AWE is recruiting a Senior Category Manager (Senior Framework Manager) to implement category strategy for Capital Projects to support our utilities Infrastructure. Salary: from 63,270 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) Location: Reading (Green Park), with free onsite parking. Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Ready to play your part? At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? As a Senior Category Manager, you will help shape the wider category strategy for utilities infrastructure and enable the delivery of our strategic frameworks including developing task order agreements with utilities team and supplier negotiation to agree project price and schedule. You will be running tenders within agreed frameworks, and working with the strategic sourcing team to procure complex procurements. You will be responsible for overseeing performance of agreed frameworks, leading commercial negotiations across technically and high-risk contractual environments. We are ideally seeking individuals with commercial contract management experience, who have public procurement regulations knowledge. You will have an understanding of the end-to-end procurement process, including pre and post contract, and experience of utilising contract management tools such as CEMAR. To ensure success as a Senior Category Manager, you will have previous experience of managing NEC4 infrastructure contracts, and an understanding of how to translate business requirements and will be motivated to drive value for money, applying industry leading contract management techniques to mitigate commercial risk. Who are we looking for? We are ideally looking for Senior Category Managers with previous experience of leading the commercial management of high-value frameworks supporting utilities or critical infrastructure programmes, working in a highly regulated environment, proven track record of leading and delivering complex commercial negotiations, excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. A strong understanding of NEC4 contracts, pricing options and placing call-off contracts is essential for this role, and understanding the importance of governance is advantageous, but not essential. Candidates working towards CIPS membership or willing to start training, as part of your ongoing development plan, is preferred. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Developing and maintaining relationships with Suppliers. Understanding the requirements, duties and obligations of AWE under contracts to ensure alignment with the Business' goals and the industry regulations. Supervising contract execution to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines. Monitoring the implementation and performance of KPI's. Obtaining the appropriate governance approvals. Managing and mitigating risks. Creating meaningful relationships with Stakeholders. Work hard, be rewarded: We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 2-3 days onsite per week.
Feb 20, 2026
Full time
AWE is recruiting a Senior Category Manager (Senior Framework Manager) to implement category strategy for Capital Projects to support our utilities Infrastructure. Salary: from 63,270 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) Location: Reading (Green Park), with free onsite parking. Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Ready to play your part? At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? As a Senior Category Manager, you will help shape the wider category strategy for utilities infrastructure and enable the delivery of our strategic frameworks including developing task order agreements with utilities team and supplier negotiation to agree project price and schedule. You will be running tenders within agreed frameworks, and working with the strategic sourcing team to procure complex procurements. You will be responsible for overseeing performance of agreed frameworks, leading commercial negotiations across technically and high-risk contractual environments. We are ideally seeking individuals with commercial contract management experience, who have public procurement regulations knowledge. You will have an understanding of the end-to-end procurement process, including pre and post contract, and experience of utilising contract management tools such as CEMAR. To ensure success as a Senior Category Manager, you will have previous experience of managing NEC4 infrastructure contracts, and an understanding of how to translate business requirements and will be motivated to drive value for money, applying industry leading contract management techniques to mitigate commercial risk. Who are we looking for? We are ideally looking for Senior Category Managers with previous experience of leading the commercial management of high-value frameworks supporting utilities or critical infrastructure programmes, working in a highly regulated environment, proven track record of leading and delivering complex commercial negotiations, excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. A strong understanding of NEC4 contracts, pricing options and placing call-off contracts is essential for this role, and understanding the importance of governance is advantageous, but not essential. Candidates working towards CIPS membership or willing to start training, as part of your ongoing development plan, is preferred. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Developing and maintaining relationships with Suppliers. Understanding the requirements, duties and obligations of AWE under contracts to ensure alignment with the Business' goals and the industry regulations. Supervising contract execution to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines. Monitoring the implementation and performance of KPI's. Obtaining the appropriate governance approvals. Managing and mitigating risks. Creating meaningful relationships with Stakeholders. Work hard, be rewarded: We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 2-3 days onsite per week.
Business Development Manager Food & Beverage UK-based with International Travel Are you a commercially driven Food & Beverage professional with a passion for ingredients and customer-led growth? This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in expanding a high-quality botanical extract portfolio across global F&B markets click apply for full job details
Feb 20, 2026
Full time
Business Development Manager Food & Beverage UK-based with International Travel Are you a commercially driven Food & Beverage professional with a passion for ingredients and customer-led growth? This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in expanding a high-quality botanical extract portfolio across global F&B markets click apply for full job details
River Island Clothing Co., Ltd.
Sandwell, West Midlands
Product Team Leader Department: Store Management Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: West Bromwich Reporting To: Product Manager Compensation: £26,445 FTE Description We're on the lookout for an energetic and inspiring Product Team Leader to join the team. As a Product Team Leader, you will lead, inspire, and empower your store team to deliver an inspirational customer journey and a great place to work for our teams. You will be an expert in product handling and will constantly strive to improve the customer journey through delivering exceptional visual execution and a high level of customer service. Supporting the Product and Commercial Manager to develop the team and maintain operational standards, and in turn generating outstanding sales, all round KPIs and high performing teams. For a more detailed overview of this role, check out the job description attached at the bottom of this advert. About The Role What You'll Be Doing Deliver great product placement and 'wow' wearable outfits. Consistently deliver strong visual standards with the customer journey at the forefront of every decision. Confidently duty manage in all areas of the store operation including service, people, and operations. Support the Commercial / Product Manager in empowering the team within store to deliver for the customer by always putting customer experience at the centre of decision making. Have a good understanding of commercial tools and how to use to drive commercial actions. Take accountability to drive store KPIs, including sales, stock loss, payroll, conversion, voice of customer and RFID. Support the management of store operations, including compliance with health & safety standards. Support the development of the store team to deliver a high performing, motivated and engaged store team who feel valued and recognised for their contribution. You'll Be Perfect If You have previous experience in retail, preferably in a supervisor role. You are passionate about fashion and stay updated on the latest trends. You possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. You can motivate and inspire a team to achieve their best. You are proactive, adaptable, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. And most importantly love our products as much as we do so we create the best possible customer journey! Things To Consider Fast-Paced Environment: This is a high-energy role where priorities can shift quickly based on sales performance, customer trends, and seasonal demands. You'll need to be comfortable adapting to situations and juggling multiple tasks. Reporting: Your ability to analyse customer feedback and sales data will be crucial in driving improvements to your store. Managing People: Strong emotional intelligence is essential, as you'll be managing a diverse team. Hands-On Role: While this position is strategic, it also requires you to be hands on with product movement, floor resets, and physical tasks like adjusting layouts, displays, and stock replenishment. Weekend Work: As part of the retail environment, you'll need to work on weekends, public holidays, and during key seasonal periods. This is especially crucial during busy times like sales events, product launches, or store promotions. Deadlines: Strong time management skills are important for balancing multiple responsibilities and meeting deadlines. This Is For You We're a much-loved brand with an exciting future. Our Islanders are a diverse bunch of bright, talented people who love working together - and are proud of the work they do. Progression here can take you in all kinds of directions. This is what a career at River Island is like. And this is where yours starts. What we can offer you: Generous 50% staff discount & uniform allowance so you can treat yourself to our latest products! Reducing Islanders everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more through the Retail Trust. Stores fitted with Kindness Cupboards to support Islanders with basic food & hygiene products if needed. We also work closely with the Retail Trust to create dedicated support for all our Islanders! Every family is unique, we support Islanders with all different family setups enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility treatment. We also work closely with the Retail Trust to create dedicated support for all our Islanders! Give as you earn scheme, a 'Giver Island' day each year and receive matched funding. Progression focus throughout Retail & Head Office. Support with upskilling skills through on the job training and qualifications. A generous bonus scheme & private pension plan. 28 days (UK) 30 days (ROI) paid holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays. Also the option to buy additional holiday for whatever the need! We mentioned the discount, right? Keeping You Safe At River Island we are committed to the safeguarding of all of our employees regardless of age or job role. We will fulfil our obligation under the Prevent duty which seeks to stop extremism and extremist views from materialising in our business. We promote and encourage the belief in British Values- including democracy, the rule of law, the individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs. Our Island is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
Feb 20, 2026
Full time
Product Team Leader Department: Store Management Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: West Bromwich Reporting To: Product Manager Compensation: £26,445 FTE Description We're on the lookout for an energetic and inspiring Product Team Leader to join the team. As a Product Team Leader, you will lead, inspire, and empower your store team to deliver an inspirational customer journey and a great place to work for our teams. You will be an expert in product handling and will constantly strive to improve the customer journey through delivering exceptional visual execution and a high level of customer service. Supporting the Product and Commercial Manager to develop the team and maintain operational standards, and in turn generating outstanding sales, all round KPIs and high performing teams. For a more detailed overview of this role, check out the job description attached at the bottom of this advert. About The Role What You'll Be Doing Deliver great product placement and 'wow' wearable outfits. Consistently deliver strong visual standards with the customer journey at the forefront of every decision. Confidently duty manage in all areas of the store operation including service, people, and operations. Support the Commercial / Product Manager in empowering the team within store to deliver for the customer by always putting customer experience at the centre of decision making. Have a good understanding of commercial tools and how to use to drive commercial actions. Take accountability to drive store KPIs, including sales, stock loss, payroll, conversion, voice of customer and RFID. Support the management of store operations, including compliance with health & safety standards. Support the development of the store team to deliver a high performing, motivated and engaged store team who feel valued and recognised for their contribution. You'll Be Perfect If You have previous experience in retail, preferably in a supervisor role. You are passionate about fashion and stay updated on the latest trends. You possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. You can motivate and inspire a team to achieve their best. You are proactive, adaptable, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. And most importantly love our products as much as we do so we create the best possible customer journey! Things To Consider Fast-Paced Environment: This is a high-energy role where priorities can shift quickly based on sales performance, customer trends, and seasonal demands. You'll need to be comfortable adapting to situations and juggling multiple tasks. Reporting: Your ability to analyse customer feedback and sales data will be crucial in driving improvements to your store. Managing People: Strong emotional intelligence is essential, as you'll be managing a diverse team. Hands-On Role: While this position is strategic, it also requires you to be hands on with product movement, floor resets, and physical tasks like adjusting layouts, displays, and stock replenishment. Weekend Work: As part of the retail environment, you'll need to work on weekends, public holidays, and during key seasonal periods. This is especially crucial during busy times like sales events, product launches, or store promotions. Deadlines: Strong time management skills are important for balancing multiple responsibilities and meeting deadlines. This Is For You We're a much-loved brand with an exciting future. Our Islanders are a diverse bunch of bright, talented people who love working together - and are proud of the work they do. Progression here can take you in all kinds of directions. This is what a career at River Island is like. And this is where yours starts. What we can offer you: Generous 50% staff discount & uniform allowance so you can treat yourself to our latest products! Reducing Islanders everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more through the Retail Trust. Stores fitted with Kindness Cupboards to support Islanders with basic food & hygiene products if needed. We also work closely with the Retail Trust to create dedicated support for all our Islanders! Every family is unique, we support Islanders with all different family setups enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility treatment. We also work closely with the Retail Trust to create dedicated support for all our Islanders! Give as you earn scheme, a 'Giver Island' day each year and receive matched funding. Progression focus throughout Retail & Head Office. Support with upskilling skills through on the job training and qualifications. A generous bonus scheme & private pension plan. 28 days (UK) 30 days (ROI) paid holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays. Also the option to buy additional holiday for whatever the need! We mentioned the discount, right? Keeping You Safe At River Island we are committed to the safeguarding of all of our employees regardless of age or job role. We will fulfil our obligation under the Prevent duty which seeks to stop extremism and extremist views from materialising in our business. We promote and encourage the belief in British Values- including democracy, the rule of law, the individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs. Our Island is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing uPVC and aluminium window and door manufacturer based in the Portsmouth area. Due to continued expansion, they are looking to appoint an experienced Aluminium Estimator / Sales Executive to join their residential and commercial sales team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with fenestration estimating experience who is looking to progress their career within a stable, forward-thinking business operating across both trade and commercial markets. The successful candidate will work closely with the Sales Manager to produce accurate quotations and manage enquiries for small to large residential and commercial aluminium glazing projects. Main responsibilities Producing quotations and managing tenders for aluminium window and door fabrication Building cost estimates using window/door construction design software (essential) Reviewing tender and enquiry documentation Reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications Liaising with installers, developers, architects and contractors Communicating with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders Finalising pricing and submitting quotations Supporting trade customers when required Carrying out general administrative duties related to sales and estimating Skills and knowledge Previous experience in a fenestration estimating role (commercial or residential) Hands-on experience using window or door construction design/estimating software (essential) Strong understanding of aluminium glazing and door systems Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and project specifications Highly organised, with the ability to manage a high volume of enquiries Strong IT skills and excellent attention to detail Confident communicator, comfortable working with trade and professional clients Knowledge of the wider fenestration or building envelope market is desirable Experience dealing with architects, developers and commercial installers would be an advantage What s on Offer Competitive salary based on experience up to £35K Commission structure Permanent Role Monday to Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm 28 days holiday including bank holidays Long-term career development within a growing business Friendly, professional working environment
Feb 20, 2026
Full time
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing uPVC and aluminium window and door manufacturer based in the Portsmouth area. Due to continued expansion, they are looking to appoint an experienced Aluminium Estimator / Sales Executive to join their residential and commercial sales team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with fenestration estimating experience who is looking to progress their career within a stable, forward-thinking business operating across both trade and commercial markets. The successful candidate will work closely with the Sales Manager to produce accurate quotations and manage enquiries for small to large residential and commercial aluminium glazing projects. Main responsibilities Producing quotations and managing tenders for aluminium window and door fabrication Building cost estimates using window/door construction design software (essential) Reviewing tender and enquiry documentation Reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications Liaising with installers, developers, architects and contractors Communicating with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders Finalising pricing and submitting quotations Supporting trade customers when required Carrying out general administrative duties related to sales and estimating Skills and knowledge Previous experience in a fenestration estimating role (commercial or residential) Hands-on experience using window or door construction design/estimating software (essential) Strong understanding of aluminium glazing and door systems Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and project specifications Highly organised, with the ability to manage a high volume of enquiries Strong IT skills and excellent attention to detail Confident communicator, comfortable working with trade and professional clients Knowledge of the wider fenestration or building envelope market is desirable Experience dealing with architects, developers and commercial installers would be an advantage What s on Offer Competitive salary based on experience up to £35K Commission structure Permanent Role Monday to Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm 28 days holiday including bank holidays Long-term career development within a growing business Friendly, professional working environment
JOB PURPOSE As Buying Manager - Pantry, you will lead the development, performance, and integrity of our Pantry category: a curated collection of branded and unbranded products made by trusted partners who share our values. Working closely with Creative Studio, Operations, Finance, and our supplier community, you will balance craft, commerciality, and sustainability - ensuring every product earns its place on our shelves and delights our customers. ABOUT THE JOB Category Ownership & Commercial Performance Own the Pantry category end-to-end, delivering strong commercial results while protecting quality and craft. Drive performance against budget by identifying opportunities to remove costs where they do not add value. Use data and insight to evaluate range performance, customer relevance, and space optimisation. Maintain a strong understanding of competitor and market dynamics to inform strategy. Supplier Partnerships & Craft Community Own and nurture the GAIL's Craft Community for Pantry suppliers, acting as a trusted partner and ambassador for GAIL's. Build long-term relationships with both established and emerging suppliers, ensuring alignment with our values and standards. Lead supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and ongoing performance review. Protect the integrity of our partnerships while delivering commercial growth. Range Development & Innovation Proactively seek out exciting new partners and products that align with the creative vision for the Pantry. Work closely with Creative Studio, NPD and Technical teams to deliver new and seasonal ranges. Own the buying input into the Innovation Stage Gate process, ensuring on-time and high-quality launches. Collaboration & Ways of Working Partner closely with Operations and Creative Studio to deliver the Pantry vision in a way that works operationally in our bakeries. Engage Finance and Data & Insight teams to provide fact-based recommendations on range evolution and performance improvement. Ensure merchandising space is used effectively to maximise customer relevance and commercial return. ARE YOU THE MISSING INGREDIENT You'll thrive in this role if you are: An experienced Buying Manager (or equivalent) with a strong track record of delivering results. Commercially astute, with proven negotiation skills (including GAP-style approaches). Experienced in building and nurturing small supplier and partner relationships. A confident and credible communicator, able to engage effectively at all levels. Strategic and organised, with experience creating and delivering plans and forecasts. Values-led and passionate about sustainability, ethical sourcing and improving the food system. Someone who makes things happen and is excited by our ambition to be one of the best bakeries in the world. BENEFITS BAKED IN Fresh bread daily to take home and share. 50% discount at GAIL's and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets. 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays. Pension scheme. Discounts and savings from high-street retailers and restaurants. 24-hour GP service. Cycle to work scheme.
Feb 20, 2026
Full time
JOB PURPOSE As Buying Manager - Pantry, you will lead the development, performance, and integrity of our Pantry category: a curated collection of branded and unbranded products made by trusted partners who share our values. Working closely with Creative Studio, Operations, Finance, and our supplier community, you will balance craft, commerciality, and sustainability - ensuring every product earns its place on our shelves and delights our customers. ABOUT THE JOB Category Ownership & Commercial Performance Own the Pantry category end-to-end, delivering strong commercial results while protecting quality and craft. Drive performance against budget by identifying opportunities to remove costs where they do not add value. Use data and insight to evaluate range performance, customer relevance, and space optimisation. Maintain a strong understanding of competitor and market dynamics to inform strategy. Supplier Partnerships & Craft Community Own and nurture the GAIL's Craft Community for Pantry suppliers, acting as a trusted partner and ambassador for GAIL's. Build long-term relationships with both established and emerging suppliers, ensuring alignment with our values and standards. Lead supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and ongoing performance review. Protect the integrity of our partnerships while delivering commercial growth. Range Development & Innovation Proactively seek out exciting new partners and products that align with the creative vision for the Pantry. Work closely with Creative Studio, NPD and Technical teams to deliver new and seasonal ranges. Own the buying input into the Innovation Stage Gate process, ensuring on-time and high-quality launches. Collaboration & Ways of Working Partner closely with Operations and Creative Studio to deliver the Pantry vision in a way that works operationally in our bakeries. Engage Finance and Data & Insight teams to provide fact-based recommendations on range evolution and performance improvement. Ensure merchandising space is used effectively to maximise customer relevance and commercial return. ARE YOU THE MISSING INGREDIENT You'll thrive in this role if you are: An experienced Buying Manager (or equivalent) with a strong track record of delivering results. Commercially astute, with proven negotiation skills (including GAP-style approaches). Experienced in building and nurturing small supplier and partner relationships. A confident and credible communicator, able to engage effectively at all levels. Strategic and organised, with experience creating and delivering plans and forecasts. Values-led and passionate about sustainability, ethical sourcing and improving the food system. Someone who makes things happen and is excited by our ambition to be one of the best bakeries in the world. BENEFITS BAKED IN Fresh bread daily to take home and share. 50% discount at GAIL's and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets. 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays. Pension scheme. Discounts and savings from high-street retailers and restaurants. 24-hour GP service. Cycle to work scheme.
About the role At the Motability Foundation, we fund, support, research and innovate so that all disabled people can make the journeys they choose. We re building a Transport Solutions Team that works flexibly across all the tools in our delivery kit from grants and innovation pilots to research, partnerships, and commercial interventions. Our growing portfolio includes flagship projects tackling challenges such as inclusive EV charging infrastructure, complex community transport needs, and large-scale research like the National Centre for Accessible Transport. We are now recruiting a Transport Solutions Manager to lead the design and delivery of high-impact work focused primarily on accessibility considerations around emerging Autonomous Vehicle (AV) technology, alongside other initiatives related to our Private Transport Theme. This is a pivotal role that combines technical understanding, programme delivery, and stakeholder leadership, and is designed to work flexibly across our matrix structure. While your core focus will be on accessibility of emerging Autonomous Vehicle (AV) technology, you also may be expected to lead and/or contribute to other transport projects across the transport themes. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, purpose-led team driving change in the transport system for disabled people, and to work on some of the most complex and impactful projects in the sector. What you ll be doing Lead the Foundation s work to understand the impact of AVs on transport equity for disabled people, working closely with Programme Directors and partners across government, industry and the charity sector. Scope, commission and manage projects related to AVs such as pilots, commercial partnerships, research studies or funding opportunities ensuring alignment to strategic priorities. Bring technical, regulatory, and market understanding of AVs to shape the Foundation s approach in this space. Manage end-to-end delivery of specific initiatives, including planning, budgeting, due diligence, contracting, risk management, and governance reporting. Use insight, evidence and stakeholder engagement to shape new programmes of work and ensure delivery reflects the needs of disabled people. Work flexibly across our matrix team, contributing to projects or funding rounds outside your own portfolio as needed, and supporting colleagues with specialist input or delivery resource. Build and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders. Collaborate across the Foundation, including with the Insight & Evaluation, Finance and Communications teams, to ensure high-quality delivery, learning and visibility of our work. Bring and apply knowledge in key areas as accessible transport, disability, inclusive innovation, grant making or systems change. Support the development and continuous improvement of our delivery models, funding mechanisms and ways of working.
Feb 20, 2026
Full time
About the role At the Motability Foundation, we fund, support, research and innovate so that all disabled people can make the journeys they choose. We re building a Transport Solutions Team that works flexibly across all the tools in our delivery kit from grants and innovation pilots to research, partnerships, and commercial interventions. Our growing portfolio includes flagship projects tackling challenges such as inclusive EV charging infrastructure, complex community transport needs, and large-scale research like the National Centre for Accessible Transport. We are now recruiting a Transport Solutions Manager to lead the design and delivery of high-impact work focused primarily on accessibility considerations around emerging Autonomous Vehicle (AV) technology, alongside other initiatives related to our Private Transport Theme. This is a pivotal role that combines technical understanding, programme delivery, and stakeholder leadership, and is designed to work flexibly across our matrix structure. While your core focus will be on accessibility of emerging Autonomous Vehicle (AV) technology, you also may be expected to lead and/or contribute to other transport projects across the transport themes. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, purpose-led team driving change in the transport system for disabled people, and to work on some of the most complex and impactful projects in the sector. What you ll be doing Lead the Foundation s work to understand the impact of AVs on transport equity for disabled people, working closely with Programme Directors and partners across government, industry and the charity sector. Scope, commission and manage projects related to AVs such as pilots, commercial partnerships, research studies or funding opportunities ensuring alignment to strategic priorities. Bring technical, regulatory, and market understanding of AVs to shape the Foundation s approach in this space. Manage end-to-end delivery of specific initiatives, including planning, budgeting, due diligence, contracting, risk management, and governance reporting. Use insight, evidence and stakeholder engagement to shape new programmes of work and ensure delivery reflects the needs of disabled people. Work flexibly across our matrix team, contributing to projects or funding rounds outside your own portfolio as needed, and supporting colleagues with specialist input or delivery resource. Build and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders. Collaborate across the Foundation, including with the Insight & Evaluation, Finance and Communications teams, to ensure high-quality delivery, learning and visibility of our work. Bring and apply knowledge in key areas as accessible transport, disability, inclusive innovation, grant making or systems change. Support the development and continuous improvement of our delivery models, funding mechanisms and ways of working.
Title: Sales Lead - Talent & Creator Partnerships Overview An exciting opportunity exists for a commercially minded professional to join a fast-growing company working with digital creators. The role focuses on identifying, engaging, and onboarding top talent through both direct relationships and established agency networks. This is a chance to drive real impact from day one in a dynamic, high-velocity environment. What the Role Involves Proactively connect with creators, their representatives, and management teams to secure new partnerships. Build and nurture relationships with agents, managers, and other key stakeholders to create a steady referral flow. Maintain a well-organized pipeline: outreach, assessment, proposals, negotiation, and finalisation of agreements. Support discovery conversations to understand creators' goals, revenue strategies, and growth plans. Collaborate internally with operations, finance, and legal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and execution. Operate independently while adapting quickly to shifting priorities in a rapidly scaling organization. Who We're Looking For 2-3 years in commercial sales, business development, or partnerships, ideally within the creator economy or talent ecosystem. Established contacts within talent agencies, management firms, or creator networks. Demonstrated track record of generating opportunities and driving them to completion. Strong communication skills, with an ability to engage stakeholders professionally and confidently. Highly organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple active conversations simultaneously. Eagerness to learn, take feedback, and refine approach in a fast-moving environment. Passion for digital media, creators, and online platforms. Desirable Extras Familiarity with CRM tools like or similar systems. Previous experience in startup or scale-up environments, thriving in fast-paced, evolving settings. Location & Flexibility Based in the UK, hybrid working supported. Some travel may be required, including occasional international trips. Why This Role Stands Out Opportunity to take ownership of key partnerships from the outset. Direct mentorship from senior leadership, enabling rapid skill development. A culture emphasizing professionalism, high standards, and collaborative problem-solving.
Feb 20, 2026
Full time
Title: Sales Lead - Talent & Creator Partnerships Overview An exciting opportunity exists for a commercially minded professional to join a fast-growing company working with digital creators. The role focuses on identifying, engaging, and onboarding top talent through both direct relationships and established agency networks. This is a chance to drive real impact from day one in a dynamic, high-velocity environment. What the Role Involves Proactively connect with creators, their representatives, and management teams to secure new partnerships. Build and nurture relationships with agents, managers, and other key stakeholders to create a steady referral flow. Maintain a well-organized pipeline: outreach, assessment, proposals, negotiation, and finalisation of agreements. Support discovery conversations to understand creators' goals, revenue strategies, and growth plans. Collaborate internally with operations, finance, and legal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and execution. Operate independently while adapting quickly to shifting priorities in a rapidly scaling organization. Who We're Looking For 2-3 years in commercial sales, business development, or partnerships, ideally within the creator economy or talent ecosystem. Established contacts within talent agencies, management firms, or creator networks. Demonstrated track record of generating opportunities and driving them to completion. Strong communication skills, with an ability to engage stakeholders professionally and confidently. Highly organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple active conversations simultaneously. Eagerness to learn, take feedback, and refine approach in a fast-moving environment. Passion for digital media, creators, and online platforms. Desirable Extras Familiarity with CRM tools like or similar systems. Previous experience in startup or scale-up environments, thriving in fast-paced, evolving settings. Location & Flexibility Based in the UK, hybrid working supported. Some travel may be required, including occasional international trips. Why This Role Stands Out Opportunity to take ownership of key partnerships from the outset. Direct mentorship from senior leadership, enabling rapid skill development. A culture emphasizing professionalism, high standards, and collaborative problem-solving.
The ER Lead will own holistic case management across GAIL's, providing expert advice to Operations Managers, Bakery Managers, Support Office Managers and People Partners. You will also support or play an active role yourself in various ER processes. You will be instrumental in ensuring we maintain a fair, transparent, and legally compliant approach across all ER matters as well as improving the capability of the Operations Teams and Bakery Managers across GAIL's to make better people-related decisions and work more independently as we grow to >300 bakeries. Working closely with the 3 regionally aligned People Partners (London, North & South), you will agree robust and efficient ways of working, provide admin support, be a trusted confidant, ensure ER related letters and communication are sent correctly and on time, produce evidence packs, ensure investigative processes are through and robust, as well as provide training to line managers and our network of ER Champions across the UK. WHAT YOU'LL DO Be the trusted ER expert for People Partners and managers, offering clear, commercial advice. Lead complex ER cases (grievances, disciplinaries, investigations, performance, sickness and conflict) from start to finish. Coach Chairs through formal hearings and ensure fair, consistent and legally sound outcomes. Own ER governance: trackers, monthly reporting, case documentation, policy consistency and letter sign-off. Manage ACAS and Employment Tribunal cases, working closely with our external solicitor. Train and uplift manager capability through workshops, ER champions and ongoing coaching. Lead DSAR responses and support with data accuracy, compliance and record keeping. Drive improvements in policy, process and ways of working using insights from case trends. Partner with L&D, Talent, Payroll, People Services and Operations to ensure a joined-up, inclusive people experience. Champion our values, calling out poor behaviour and modelling excellence in how we treat people. WHAT YOU WILL BRING Strong ER expertise and experience handling complex, high-risk cases confidently. Excellent judgment, communication, and the ability to balance risk with pragmatism. A coaching mindset and passion for developing manager capability. Ability to stay calm, fair and objective when dealing with sensitive issues. Strong organisation skills and a love for process, accuracy and great documentation. A visible, approachable style that builds trust across all levels. BENEFITS BAKED IN Free food and drink when working 50% off food and drink when not working 33 days holiday Pension Scheme Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24 hour GP service Cycle to work scheme Twice yearly pay review Development programmes for you to RISE with GAIL's
Feb 20, 2026
Full time
The ER Lead will own holistic case management across GAIL's, providing expert advice to Operations Managers, Bakery Managers, Support Office Managers and People Partners. You will also support or play an active role yourself in various ER processes. You will be instrumental in ensuring we maintain a fair, transparent, and legally compliant approach across all ER matters as well as improving the capability of the Operations Teams and Bakery Managers across GAIL's to make better people-related decisions and work more independently as we grow to >300 bakeries. Working closely with the 3 regionally aligned People Partners (London, North & South), you will agree robust and efficient ways of working, provide admin support, be a trusted confidant, ensure ER related letters and communication are sent correctly and on time, produce evidence packs, ensure investigative processes are through and robust, as well as provide training to line managers and our network of ER Champions across the UK. WHAT YOU'LL DO Be the trusted ER expert for People Partners and managers, offering clear, commercial advice. Lead complex ER cases (grievances, disciplinaries, investigations, performance, sickness and conflict) from start to finish. Coach Chairs through formal hearings and ensure fair, consistent and legally sound outcomes. Own ER governance: trackers, monthly reporting, case documentation, policy consistency and letter sign-off. Manage ACAS and Employment Tribunal cases, working closely with our external solicitor. Train and uplift manager capability through workshops, ER champions and ongoing coaching. Lead DSAR responses and support with data accuracy, compliance and record keeping. Drive improvements in policy, process and ways of working using insights from case trends. Partner with L&D, Talent, Payroll, People Services and Operations to ensure a joined-up, inclusive people experience. Champion our values, calling out poor behaviour and modelling excellence in how we treat people. WHAT YOU WILL BRING Strong ER expertise and experience handling complex, high-risk cases confidently. Excellent judgment, communication, and the ability to balance risk with pragmatism. A coaching mindset and passion for developing manager capability. Ability to stay calm, fair and objective when dealing with sensitive issues. Strong organisation skills and a love for process, accuracy and great documentation. A visible, approachable style that builds trust across all levels. BENEFITS BAKED IN Free food and drink when working 50% off food and drink when not working 33 days holiday Pension Scheme Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24 hour GP service Cycle to work scheme Twice yearly pay review Development programmes for you to RISE with GAIL's
Company Description Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity, dedicated to ensuring that everyone facing the end of life has access to the care, support, and dignity they deserve. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK and the only organisation to operate across all four nations. Through our network of community nursing, hospice care, and comprehensive information and support, we are here for people and families when they need us most. Job Description Your Role in Our Vision We're looking for a commercially minded Special Events Manager to lead, grow and innovate across our highprofile events portfolio including our flagship Brain Game. As part of our awardwinning Philanthropy & Partnerships team, you'll help deliver more than 10 exclusive events each year, raising vital income and creating exceptional supporter experiences. In this role, you'll take ownership of event marketing, develop compelling sponsorship and partnership packages, and grow our pipeline of beneficiary event opportunities. You'll manage committeeled events, negotiate with suppliers, secure giftsinkind, and ensure every event delivers strong ROI. You'll also work closely with senior volunteers, committees, corporate contacts and internal teams to maximise reach, impact and commercial value. Key Responsibilities Lead, develop and grow our flagship Brain Game event series. Manage a portfolio of highprofile, committeeled special events from planning to delivery. Drive innovative, insightled marketing across the events portfolio. Develop and refine sponsorship and partnership packages to maximise commercial value. Grow and pitch for beneficiary event opportunities. Manage event budgets, ensuring income and expenditure targets are met. Secure sponsorship, giftsinkind and fundraising opportunities to boost ROI. Negotiate with venues and suppliers for best price and service. Build strong relationships with committees, senior volunteers, suppliers and supporters. Produce highquality promotional materials with internal and external design teams. Support volunteer recruitment and briefing for events. Contribute to new event concepts and fundraising platforms. What You'll Need Strong commercial mindset with experience maximising income and ROI. Proven experience managing highprofile fundraising or special events. Demonstrable experience in sponsorship development, brand partnerships and pitching. Confident in marketing planning, including social media and digital promotion. Excellent negotiation skills with suppliers, venues and partners. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple events. Outstanding communication skills, written and verbal. Experience working with senior volunteers, committees or highvalue supporters. High attention to detail and strong organisational skills. Ability to produce compelling event materials and marketing content. Skilled at building and maintaining stakeholder relationships. Please see the full job description Additional Information Application & Interview Process As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role. Close date for applications: Wednesday 4th March 2026 (We anticipate strong interest in this role and may close the vacancy early, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.) Salary: £36,900 - £41,000 DOE Contract: Full time, Permanent Based: Hybrid role with 1-2 days per week in London Office Benefits you'll LOVE: Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage. 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays) Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%) Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets Continuous professional development opportunities. Industry-leading training programmes Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits Access to Blue Light Card membership Subsidised Eye Care At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone - staff and volunteers alike - supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at . Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you - your experience, perspective and voice.
Feb 20, 2026
Full time
Company Description Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity, dedicated to ensuring that everyone facing the end of life has access to the care, support, and dignity they deserve. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK and the only organisation to operate across all four nations. Through our network of community nursing, hospice care, and comprehensive information and support, we are here for people and families when they need us most. Job Description Your Role in Our Vision We're looking for a commercially minded Special Events Manager to lead, grow and innovate across our highprofile events portfolio including our flagship Brain Game. As part of our awardwinning Philanthropy & Partnerships team, you'll help deliver more than 10 exclusive events each year, raising vital income and creating exceptional supporter experiences. In this role, you'll take ownership of event marketing, develop compelling sponsorship and partnership packages, and grow our pipeline of beneficiary event opportunities. You'll manage committeeled events, negotiate with suppliers, secure giftsinkind, and ensure every event delivers strong ROI. You'll also work closely with senior volunteers, committees, corporate contacts and internal teams to maximise reach, impact and commercial value. Key Responsibilities Lead, develop and grow our flagship Brain Game event series. Manage a portfolio of highprofile, committeeled special events from planning to delivery. Drive innovative, insightled marketing across the events portfolio. Develop and refine sponsorship and partnership packages to maximise commercial value. Grow and pitch for beneficiary event opportunities. Manage event budgets, ensuring income and expenditure targets are met. Secure sponsorship, giftsinkind and fundraising opportunities to boost ROI. Negotiate with venues and suppliers for best price and service. Build strong relationships with committees, senior volunteers, suppliers and supporters. Produce highquality promotional materials with internal and external design teams. Support volunteer recruitment and briefing for events. Contribute to new event concepts and fundraising platforms. What You'll Need Strong commercial mindset with experience maximising income and ROI. Proven experience managing highprofile fundraising or special events. Demonstrable experience in sponsorship development, brand partnerships and pitching. Confident in marketing planning, including social media and digital promotion. Excellent negotiation skills with suppliers, venues and partners. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple events. Outstanding communication skills, written and verbal. Experience working with senior volunteers, committees or highvalue supporters. High attention to detail and strong organisational skills. Ability to produce compelling event materials and marketing content. Skilled at building and maintaining stakeholder relationships. Please see the full job description Additional Information Application & Interview Process As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role. Close date for applications: Wednesday 4th March 2026 (We anticipate strong interest in this role and may close the vacancy early, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.) Salary: £36,900 - £41,000 DOE Contract: Full time, Permanent Based: Hybrid role with 1-2 days per week in London Office Benefits you'll LOVE: Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage. 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays) Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%) Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets Continuous professional development opportunities. Industry-leading training programmes Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits Access to Blue Light Card membership Subsidised Eye Care At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone - staff and volunteers alike - supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at . Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you - your experience, perspective and voice.
Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people? Join Cambian as a Registered Manager in Widnes and make a lasting impact to young people as part of our specialist Embrace services. About Us At Cambian we are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to our children's residential homes across the UK. Cambian is part of the CareTech family, where we work collectively to support every child to have an extraordinary day every day. Lower House Lane is an Embrace service where we provide a holistic individualised package of care in an environment where the young people are genuinely cared for, feel safe and understood as individuals. At the same time encouraging the young person to develop the academic, practical and social skills needed to thrive and achieve to their full potential. What We Offer • Up to £45,000 per annum DOE. • Annual quality and commercial bonus from £5,000. • As a member of the CareTech leadership team you will participate in a Management Incentive Plan that will enable you to share in the long term success of the Company. • Comprehensive Induction To set you up for success. • Management Development Training Programme and continuous development from our in-house Leadership Academy. Whose courses provide our existing and future leaders the time and psychological space to explore the expectations of a leader, with a focus on core behavioural skills. To motivate, empower, inspire and stretch leaders to develop their knowledge and skills in leadership and management, by reflecting on themselves and how they interact and work with their teams, their networks and the wider business. • Additional Benefits : Competitive pay, pension scheme, and a range of benefits including: o Employee Assistance Service o Wellbeing Programme o Recommend a Friend scheme o Team Rewards with discounted restaurants and family days out o Long Service Awards As a Registered Manager our expectation is that your home will be rated as at least "Good" by Ofsted This is a solo Children's Home where you will: Develop Comprehensive Care Plans: Ensure each young person has a tailored plan that addresses their care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic, and health needs. Develop a great team: Working with the recruitment teams support, bring in the right people for your home to ensure your success. Complete company induction and personal development plans, retaining a strong team to ensure familiar faces for the young people. Foster Consultation: Develop systems to consult young people about the care they receive. Allocate Key Workers: Assign a Key Worker to each young person to implement their care plan. Maintain High Standards: Establish and monitor high-quality care standards in line with the quality standards and the Home's Statement of Purpose. Handle Complaints and Concerns: Take responsibility for addressing any complaints or child protection concerns. Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals to promote the welfare of young people. Participate in Meetings: Attend and contribute to care planning and review meetings as appropriate. Embrace a safe culture: Ensure the children in your service are cared for at the best possible standard. Effective Commercial Management of your home: Ensure you manage your home aligned to budget expectations. Essential Requirements and Experience • Passionate about making the difference to the lives of young people in care. • Relevant Experience: At least 2 years in a position related to residential care of children, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years. • Qualifications: Level 3 in Children's Residential Care is essential. Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare is preferred at point of application, if not then you must be enrolled on the Level 5 within 6 months of starting in post. • Knowledge: Understanding of The Quality Standards, SCCIF, childcare legislation, and regulatory requirements. • Skills: Efficient in; planning, organizing, budget control, resource allocation, and team leadership. • Communication: Confidence in effective spoken and written communication. • Understanding Trauma: Knowledge of the needs of children with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties, including managing challenging behaviour. • Driving License: Full UK required. Why Cambian? • As part of the CareTech family, To be part of the most exciting Childrens care team in the UK, to make a difference each day every day for the young people we support. • All of our colleagues - Care & Support Workers, Educators, Clinicians, Therapists, Fostering and Support Services are fully committed to CareTech's goals. They understand the challenges and rewards of working with our Service Users, Children and Young People and know that every day they will achieve things that really matter. • A career in Care can be life-changing. The chance to make a real, positive difference every day and the opportunity to build experience, skills and recognised qualifications in a friendly, empowering environment, where people are at the heart of everything we do. • As one of Europe's largest Care & Special Needs Education providers, you will be able to grow and develop your career at CareTech - a place where we can offer job satisfaction and long-term career prospects. CareTech is a Disability Confident Employer and an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value the wisdom that comes from life experience and are committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of all in our care. All applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide at least two references covering the past two years. Applicants must also provide information for all positions related to working with children and the vulnerable and details of employment going back to full time education. If you are ready to make a difference and meet the needs of children in a nurturing environment, apply now and join our dedicated team!
Feb 20, 2026
Full time
Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people? Join Cambian as a Registered Manager in Widnes and make a lasting impact to young people as part of our specialist Embrace services. About Us At Cambian we are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to our children's residential homes across the UK. Cambian is part of the CareTech family, where we work collectively to support every child to have an extraordinary day every day. Lower House Lane is an Embrace service where we provide a holistic individualised package of care in an environment where the young people are genuinely cared for, feel safe and understood as individuals. At the same time encouraging the young person to develop the academic, practical and social skills needed to thrive and achieve to their full potential. What We Offer • Up to £45,000 per annum DOE. • Annual quality and commercial bonus from £5,000. • As a member of the CareTech leadership team you will participate in a Management Incentive Plan that will enable you to share in the long term success of the Company. • Comprehensive Induction To set you up for success. • Management Development Training Programme and continuous development from our in-house Leadership Academy. Whose courses provide our existing and future leaders the time and psychological space to explore the expectations of a leader, with a focus on core behavioural skills. To motivate, empower, inspire and stretch leaders to develop their knowledge and skills in leadership and management, by reflecting on themselves and how they interact and work with their teams, their networks and the wider business. • Additional Benefits : Competitive pay, pension scheme, and a range of benefits including: o Employee Assistance Service o Wellbeing Programme o Recommend a Friend scheme o Team Rewards with discounted restaurants and family days out o Long Service Awards As a Registered Manager our expectation is that your home will be rated as at least "Good" by Ofsted This is a solo Children's Home where you will: Develop Comprehensive Care Plans: Ensure each young person has a tailored plan that addresses their care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic, and health needs. Develop a great team: Working with the recruitment teams support, bring in the right people for your home to ensure your success. Complete company induction and personal development plans, retaining a strong team to ensure familiar faces for the young people. Foster Consultation: Develop systems to consult young people about the care they receive. Allocate Key Workers: Assign a Key Worker to each young person to implement their care plan. Maintain High Standards: Establish and monitor high-quality care standards in line with the quality standards and the Home's Statement of Purpose. Handle Complaints and Concerns: Take responsibility for addressing any complaints or child protection concerns. Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals to promote the welfare of young people. Participate in Meetings: Attend and contribute to care planning and review meetings as appropriate. Embrace a safe culture: Ensure the children in your service are cared for at the best possible standard. Effective Commercial Management of your home: Ensure you manage your home aligned to budget expectations. Essential Requirements and Experience • Passionate about making the difference to the lives of young people in care. • Relevant Experience: At least 2 years in a position related to residential care of children, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years. • Qualifications: Level 3 in Children's Residential Care is essential. Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare is preferred at point of application, if not then you must be enrolled on the Level 5 within 6 months of starting in post. • Knowledge: Understanding of The Quality Standards, SCCIF, childcare legislation, and regulatory requirements. • Skills: Efficient in; planning, organizing, budget control, resource allocation, and team leadership. • Communication: Confidence in effective spoken and written communication. • Understanding Trauma: Knowledge of the needs of children with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties, including managing challenging behaviour. • Driving License: Full UK required. Why Cambian? • As part of the CareTech family, To be part of the most exciting Childrens care team in the UK, to make a difference each day every day for the young people we support. • All of our colleagues - Care & Support Workers, Educators, Clinicians, Therapists, Fostering and Support Services are fully committed to CareTech's goals. They understand the challenges and rewards of working with our Service Users, Children and Young People and know that every day they will achieve things that really matter. • A career in Care can be life-changing. The chance to make a real, positive difference every day and the opportunity to build experience, skills and recognised qualifications in a friendly, empowering environment, where people are at the heart of everything we do. • As one of Europe's largest Care & Special Needs Education providers, you will be able to grow and develop your career at CareTech - a place where we can offer job satisfaction and long-term career prospects. CareTech is a Disability Confident Employer and an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value the wisdom that comes from life experience and are committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of all in our care. All applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide at least two references covering the past two years. Applicants must also provide information for all positions related to working with children and the vulnerable and details of employment going back to full time education. If you are ready to make a difference and meet the needs of children in a nurturing environment, apply now and join our dedicated team!
Hakkasan Group, home to the internationally acclaimed restaurants Hakkasan and Yauatcha, is seeking an entrepreneurial and visionary Head of Bars - UK to lead and elevate the bar experience across Hakkasan Mayfair, Yauatcha Soho and Yauatcha City. Reporting directly to the Director of Beverage - UK & International, this is a senior and highly visible role for a creative, commercially minded bar leader with exceptional management experience, deep industry connections, and the confidence to challenge convention. You'll not only oversee bar operations but also influence, energise and transform existing bar teams - encouraging Bar Managers to adopt a more progressive, agile and guest-focused approach. Through collaboration, coaching and fresh perspective, you'll help foster a culture of continuous improvement, creativity and excellence across all venues. Key Responsibilities: Lead, mentor and empower Bar and Beverage Managers across London, instilling a spirit of creativity, accountability and forward thinking. Confidently challenge existing approaches, guiding teams toward more dynamic and commercially focused ways of working. Deliver engaging brand activations, pop-ups, takeovers and collaborations with world-class mixologists and premium partners. Act as a key networker and brand ambassador, strengthening Hakkasan's visibility across the London and international bar scene. Partner with the Director of Beverage - UK & International on strategic innovation, new product development and seasonal campaigns. Collaborate with Marketing and Operations to create bar-led guest experiences and storytelling moments that capture our brand spirit. Drive commercial performance through insight-led strategy, cost management and revenue growth. Lead bar recruitment, training and succession planning to build and retain best-in-class talent. About You Minimum 5 years of management experience within the beverage industry, ideally in luxury or high-end hospitality. Entrepreneurial and commercially astute, with a record of delivering impactful activations and creative programmes. A natural influencer and change leader, able to shift entrenched mindsets and elevate standards across multiple venues. Connected and credible within the bar and mixology community, with strong relationship building skills. Exceptional communicator who inspires collaboration and champions continuous improvement. Deep knowledge of mixology, flavour innovation and guest experience design. Strategic, hands on and passionate about redefining what a world class bar can be. Dine & Delight: 50% off food and beverage across all our restaurants - including takeaway - to enjoy the Hakkasan and Yauatcha experience anytime. We've Got You Covered: Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme, and life assurance. Birthday Bonanza: A birthday treat on your special day Share the Experience: Refer talented friends and earn up to £750 through our Refer a Friend scheme. Moments That Matter: Gifts for Christmas, Chinese New Year, birthdays and long service to celebrate life's key moments. Grow With Us: From WSET certifications to leadership development and international career opportunities, we invest in your growth. Giving Back: Join initiatives supporting charities, sustainability and our local communities. Time to Recharge: 28 days' holiday (including bank holidays) Job Info Job Identification 7480 Job Category UK Posting Date 11/13/2025, 02:51 PM Job Schedule Full time Locations 17 Bruton St, London, W1J 6QB, GB
Feb 20, 2026
Full time
Hakkasan Group, home to the internationally acclaimed restaurants Hakkasan and Yauatcha, is seeking an entrepreneurial and visionary Head of Bars - UK to lead and elevate the bar experience across Hakkasan Mayfair, Yauatcha Soho and Yauatcha City. Reporting directly to the Director of Beverage - UK & International, this is a senior and highly visible role for a creative, commercially minded bar leader with exceptional management experience, deep industry connections, and the confidence to challenge convention. You'll not only oversee bar operations but also influence, energise and transform existing bar teams - encouraging Bar Managers to adopt a more progressive, agile and guest-focused approach. Through collaboration, coaching and fresh perspective, you'll help foster a culture of continuous improvement, creativity and excellence across all venues. Key Responsibilities: Lead, mentor and empower Bar and Beverage Managers across London, instilling a spirit of creativity, accountability and forward thinking. Confidently challenge existing approaches, guiding teams toward more dynamic and commercially focused ways of working. Deliver engaging brand activations, pop-ups, takeovers and collaborations with world-class mixologists and premium partners. Act as a key networker and brand ambassador, strengthening Hakkasan's visibility across the London and international bar scene. Partner with the Director of Beverage - UK & International on strategic innovation, new product development and seasonal campaigns. Collaborate with Marketing and Operations to create bar-led guest experiences and storytelling moments that capture our brand spirit. Drive commercial performance through insight-led strategy, cost management and revenue growth. Lead bar recruitment, training and succession planning to build and retain best-in-class talent. About You Minimum 5 years of management experience within the beverage industry, ideally in luxury or high-end hospitality. Entrepreneurial and commercially astute, with a record of delivering impactful activations and creative programmes. A natural influencer and change leader, able to shift entrenched mindsets and elevate standards across multiple venues. Connected and credible within the bar and mixology community, with strong relationship building skills. Exceptional communicator who inspires collaboration and champions continuous improvement. Deep knowledge of mixology, flavour innovation and guest experience design. Strategic, hands on and passionate about redefining what a world class bar can be. Dine & Delight: 50% off food and beverage across all our restaurants - including takeaway - to enjoy the Hakkasan and Yauatcha experience anytime. We've Got You Covered: Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme, and life assurance. Birthday Bonanza: A birthday treat on your special day Share the Experience: Refer talented friends and earn up to £750 through our Refer a Friend scheme. Moments That Matter: Gifts for Christmas, Chinese New Year, birthdays and long service to celebrate life's key moments. Grow With Us: From WSET certifications to leadership development and international career opportunities, we invest in your growth. Giving Back: Join initiatives supporting charities, sustainability and our local communities. Time to Recharge: 28 days' holiday (including bank holidays) Job Info Job Identification 7480 Job Category UK Posting Date 11/13/2025, 02:51 PM Job Schedule Full time Locations 17 Bruton St, London, W1J 6QB, GB
About the Role The Site Manager is responsible for the day to day operational management of Beauparc's processing facility in Lincolnshire. This includes ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of all plant operations - from material processing and transport, to maintenance, compliance, and people leadership. This role is also accountable for aligning site performance with the company's recycling strategy, sustainability commitments, and commercial targets. Key Responsibilities Health, Safety, Environmental & Compliance Lead a proactive safety first culture across the site, ensuring zero harm principles are embedded. Ensure full compliance with H&S legislation, EA permits, environmental regulations, and internal policies. Oversee health & safety of all personnel and third party visitors. Deliver safety briefings, toolbox talks, and participate in the SHEQ working group. Ensure all Safe Systems of Work and Risk Assessments are in place, understood, and followed. Coach and guide the team on accident reporting, investigations, and continuous safety improvement. Operations & Plant Management Oversee all material processing, recovery, transport, and final disposal activities. Maximise plant availability, throughput, and output quality within compliance and cost constraints. Lead site planning and review meetings to align daily activity with strategic KPIs. Ensure preventative maintenance of all fixed and mobile plant, working closely with engineering. Liaise with logistics to ensure timely movement of material in accordance with offtake agreements and permits. Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and productivity optimisation across the site. People Leadership & Development Recruit, induct, and develop site personnel to build a high performing, safety conscious team. Ensure sufficient staffing levels across all shifts. Deliver regular training, coaching, competency assessments, and performance reviews. Set clear objectives and maintain a culture of accountability, engagement, and development. Approve payroll submissions and ensure compliance with workforce planning processes. Financial & Commercial Responsibility Control site operational budgets, costs, and resource utilisation. Contribute to financial forecasting and reporting. Balance site efficiency with quality, compliance, and profitability objectives. Support the implementation of commercial agreements by ensuring operational capability aligns with contractual outputs. Strategic Execution & Stakeholder Collaboration Support delivery of site and regional strategic plans, including sustainability and digitalisation goals. Work closely with other Site Managers, Engineering, Compliance, SHEQ, and Commercial teams. Maintain strong relationships with regulators, partners, and key external stakeholders. Represent the site at regional processing and planning meetings. Key Accountabilities Operational compliance with legislation, permits, and company policies Leadership of a safe, engaged, and capable on site team Delivery of site KPIs including throughput, quality, and cost efficiency Maintenance of a compliant and well maintained plant Contribution to strategic and continuous improvement initiatives Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Zero harm and compliance with HS&E standards Site production and output targets Labour cost efficiency and utilisation Audit outcomes (internal, external, EA) Operational uptime and asset reliability Team development, retention, and engagement metrics Person Specification Essential Qualifications & Experience Proven experience in operational leadership in a processing, recycling, or manufacturing facility Strong track record in managing safety, compliance, and plant performance Experience leading teams in high risk environments Strong understanding of waste/recycling operations and environmental regulation Financial and budget management experience Effective communicator with strong planning and decision making ability WAMITAB Certificate of Technical Competence (COTC) - with up to date continued competency Desirable Experience in site permit management and working with the Environment Agency Knowledge of ERP or operational data systems (e.g. Power BI, CMMS) Exposure to continuous improvement or Lean methodologies Degree in Operations, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related discipline Personal Qualities Confident, pragmatic leader with strong coaching and mentoring ability Resilient under pressure and solutions focused Collaborative mindset and excellent interpersonal skills Highly organised, commercially aware, and detail oriented Passionate about sustainability, safety, and operational excellence Competency Areas HS&E Leadership: Visible safety leader, drives culture of zero harm Operational Excellence: Results driven with strong cost control and process efficiency People Development: Empowers teams and builds site capability Stakeholder Management: Trusted collaborator across internal and external stakeholders Continuous Improvement: Champions innovation, leads change initiatives About Us Join us on the journey Over the past 30 years, Panda has continued to grow and acquire businesses that all share a very similar vision and set of values. We're now a group of almost 3000 people, all contributing to that growth and success. Whilst Panda is the parent company to numerous brands, we all share an ambitious vision for the future. Our primary goal is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people and connected partners is front and centre. As a team, we're safer together. We deliver our customers with a partnership approach to managing their resources responsibly. We constantly push the boundaries of innovation. What's good today can be better tomorrow. Panda is not just a company, it's a resource recovery business. Over the past three decades we've grown and diversified significantly, we believe that great leadership is rooted in strong values. As leaders within this industry, we're committed to shaping a better future for our friends, families and communities. Our philosophy remains unchanged, balancing customer satisfaction with environmentally sustainable practices. Exceptional customer service, and unwavering dedication to sustainability are the cornerstones of our business. Our journey is dependent upon talented, passionate, and dedicated people that constantly strive and challenge each other for better outcomes. Take the first step today and join us on the journey . Pandaaims to attract and retain a skilled and diverse workforce that best represents the talent available in the communities in which our assets are located and our employees reside. (DE&I Policy Statement)
Feb 20, 2026
Full time
About the Role The Site Manager is responsible for the day to day operational management of Beauparc's processing facility in Lincolnshire. This includes ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of all plant operations - from material processing and transport, to maintenance, compliance, and people leadership. This role is also accountable for aligning site performance with the company's recycling strategy, sustainability commitments, and commercial targets. Key Responsibilities Health, Safety, Environmental & Compliance Lead a proactive safety first culture across the site, ensuring zero harm principles are embedded. Ensure full compliance with H&S legislation, EA permits, environmental regulations, and internal policies. Oversee health & safety of all personnel and third party visitors. Deliver safety briefings, toolbox talks, and participate in the SHEQ working group. Ensure all Safe Systems of Work and Risk Assessments are in place, understood, and followed. Coach and guide the team on accident reporting, investigations, and continuous safety improvement. Operations & Plant Management Oversee all material processing, recovery, transport, and final disposal activities. Maximise plant availability, throughput, and output quality within compliance and cost constraints. Lead site planning and review meetings to align daily activity with strategic KPIs. Ensure preventative maintenance of all fixed and mobile plant, working closely with engineering. Liaise with logistics to ensure timely movement of material in accordance with offtake agreements and permits. Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and productivity optimisation across the site. People Leadership & Development Recruit, induct, and develop site personnel to build a high performing, safety conscious team. Ensure sufficient staffing levels across all shifts. Deliver regular training, coaching, competency assessments, and performance reviews. Set clear objectives and maintain a culture of accountability, engagement, and development. Approve payroll submissions and ensure compliance with workforce planning processes. Financial & Commercial Responsibility Control site operational budgets, costs, and resource utilisation. Contribute to financial forecasting and reporting. Balance site efficiency with quality, compliance, and profitability objectives. Support the implementation of commercial agreements by ensuring operational capability aligns with contractual outputs. Strategic Execution & Stakeholder Collaboration Support delivery of site and regional strategic plans, including sustainability and digitalisation goals. Work closely with other Site Managers, Engineering, Compliance, SHEQ, and Commercial teams. Maintain strong relationships with regulators, partners, and key external stakeholders. Represent the site at regional processing and planning meetings. Key Accountabilities Operational compliance with legislation, permits, and company policies Leadership of a safe, engaged, and capable on site team Delivery of site KPIs including throughput, quality, and cost efficiency Maintenance of a compliant and well maintained plant Contribution to strategic and continuous improvement initiatives Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Zero harm and compliance with HS&E standards Site production and output targets Labour cost efficiency and utilisation Audit outcomes (internal, external, EA) Operational uptime and asset reliability Team development, retention, and engagement metrics Person Specification Essential Qualifications & Experience Proven experience in operational leadership in a processing, recycling, or manufacturing facility Strong track record in managing safety, compliance, and plant performance Experience leading teams in high risk environments Strong understanding of waste/recycling operations and environmental regulation Financial and budget management experience Effective communicator with strong planning and decision making ability WAMITAB Certificate of Technical Competence (COTC) - with up to date continued competency Desirable Experience in site permit management and working with the Environment Agency Knowledge of ERP or operational data systems (e.g. Power BI, CMMS) Exposure to continuous improvement or Lean methodologies Degree in Operations, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related discipline Personal Qualities Confident, pragmatic leader with strong coaching and mentoring ability Resilient under pressure and solutions focused Collaborative mindset and excellent interpersonal skills Highly organised, commercially aware, and detail oriented Passionate about sustainability, safety, and operational excellence Competency Areas HS&E Leadership: Visible safety leader, drives culture of zero harm Operational Excellence: Results driven with strong cost control and process efficiency People Development: Empowers teams and builds site capability Stakeholder Management: Trusted collaborator across internal and external stakeholders Continuous Improvement: Champions innovation, leads change initiatives About Us Join us on the journey Over the past 30 years, Panda has continued to grow and acquire businesses that all share a very similar vision and set of values. We're now a group of almost 3000 people, all contributing to that growth and success. Whilst Panda is the parent company to numerous brands, we all share an ambitious vision for the future. Our primary goal is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people and connected partners is front and centre. As a team, we're safer together. We deliver our customers with a partnership approach to managing their resources responsibly. We constantly push the boundaries of innovation. What's good today can be better tomorrow. Panda is not just a company, it's a resource recovery business. Over the past three decades we've grown and diversified significantly, we believe that great leadership is rooted in strong values. As leaders within this industry, we're committed to shaping a better future for our friends, families and communities. Our philosophy remains unchanged, balancing customer satisfaction with environmentally sustainable practices. Exceptional customer service, and unwavering dedication to sustainability are the cornerstones of our business. Our journey is dependent upon talented, passionate, and dedicated people that constantly strive and challenge each other for better outcomes. Take the first step today and join us on the journey . Pandaaims to attract and retain a skilled and diverse workforce that best represents the talent available in the communities in which our assets are located and our employees reside. (DE&I Policy Statement)
Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.
Plymouth, Devon
Procurement and Supply Chain Manager Location: Devonport, Plymouth, GB, PL2 2BG Onsite or Hybrid: Job Title: Procurement and Supply Chain Manager Role Type: Full time / Permanent Role ID: SF71650 Support the Procurement Strategy Powering Major Infrastructure for the UK Defence At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Procurement and Supply Chain Manager at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site. The role As a Procurement and Supply Chain Manager, you'll lead critical procurement activity across Major Infrastructure Projects, ensuring the timely, cost effective and compliant acquisition of goods and services that support some of the UK's most strategically important engineering programmes. Day to day, you'll develop procurement plans aligned with project priorities, oversee tendering and contracting for complex scopes of work, manage supplier performance and relationships and drive value across a diverse portfolio. Developing and implementing procurement strategies aligned with project pipeline requirements. Leading tendering activity, including market engagement, pre qualification, ITT preparation, evaluation and contract award. Managing supplier relationships and performance, including conducting reviews and driving supplier development. Ensuring full adherence to governance, compliance requirements and accurate procurement record keeping. Acting as a key interface to internal teams, presenting procurement insights and supporting project delivery through effective stakeholder engagement. This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with 2 days in the office/onsite and 3 days working from home. Essential experience of the Procurement and Supply Chain Manager Proven experience in Procurement and Supply Chain management within construction or infrastructure sectors. Strong understanding of procurement processes and the full procurement lifecycle (including NEC). Experience leading tendering and contracting activities for goods and services. Experience leading supplier performance reviews and development activities. Experience supporting audits and implementing corrective actions. Excellent negotiation, commercial and stakeholder management skills. Qualifications for the Procurement and Supply Chain Manager Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Construction or a related field. MCIPS or working towards chartered status. Security Clearance The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK () . What we offer Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+ Employee shopping savings portal Payment of Professional Fees Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days special paid leave Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually. 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity Babcock We're Babcock - a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 26,000 people working together to make a difference. Here, you'll be part of something bigger. From initial design to final decommissioning, your work will contribute to products and services that are essential to national security and public infrastructure. Together, we're building a future that lasts - not just through the impact we make, but through meaningful careers that respect your work life balance. We call that lifetime engineering. Join us and see how far we can go, together. We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
Feb 20, 2026
Full time
Procurement and Supply Chain Manager Location: Devonport, Plymouth, GB, PL2 2BG Onsite or Hybrid: Job Title: Procurement and Supply Chain Manager Role Type: Full time / Permanent Role ID: SF71650 Support the Procurement Strategy Powering Major Infrastructure for the UK Defence At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Procurement and Supply Chain Manager at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site. The role As a Procurement and Supply Chain Manager, you'll lead critical procurement activity across Major Infrastructure Projects, ensuring the timely, cost effective and compliant acquisition of goods and services that support some of the UK's most strategically important engineering programmes. Day to day, you'll develop procurement plans aligned with project priorities, oversee tendering and contracting for complex scopes of work, manage supplier performance and relationships and drive value across a diverse portfolio. Developing and implementing procurement strategies aligned with project pipeline requirements. Leading tendering activity, including market engagement, pre qualification, ITT preparation, evaluation and contract award. Managing supplier relationships and performance, including conducting reviews and driving supplier development. Ensuring full adherence to governance, compliance requirements and accurate procurement record keeping. Acting as a key interface to internal teams, presenting procurement insights and supporting project delivery through effective stakeholder engagement. This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with 2 days in the office/onsite and 3 days working from home. Essential experience of the Procurement and Supply Chain Manager Proven experience in Procurement and Supply Chain management within construction or infrastructure sectors. Strong understanding of procurement processes and the full procurement lifecycle (including NEC). Experience leading tendering and contracting activities for goods and services. Experience leading supplier performance reviews and development activities. Experience supporting audits and implementing corrective actions. Excellent negotiation, commercial and stakeholder management skills. Qualifications for the Procurement and Supply Chain Manager Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Construction or a related field. MCIPS or working towards chartered status. Security Clearance The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK () . What we offer Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+ Employee shopping savings portal Payment of Professional Fees Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days special paid leave Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually. 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity Babcock We're Babcock - a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 26,000 people working together to make a difference. Here, you'll be part of something bigger. From initial design to final decommissioning, your work will contribute to products and services that are essential to national security and public infrastructure. Together, we're building a future that lasts - not just through the impact we make, but through meaningful careers that respect your work life balance. We call that lifetime engineering. Join us and see how far we can go, together. We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded. OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT/SECTION MUFG (Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group) is one of the world's leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with approximately 350 years of history, MUFG is a global network with around 2,300 offices in over 50 countries including the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia and Oceania, and East Asia The group has over 150,000 employees, offering services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing.As one of the top financial groups globally with a vison to be the world's most trusted, we want to attract, nurture and retain the most talented individuals in the market. The size and range of MUFG's global business creates opportunities for our employees to stretch themselves and reap the rewards, whilst our common values, to behave with integrity and responsibility, and to build a culture which is fair, transparent, and honest, underpin everything that we do. We aim to be the financial partner of choice for our clients, whatever their requirements, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.MUFG's shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: MTU) stock exchanges. The group's operating companies include, but are not limited to, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking (Japan's leading trust bank), Mitsubishi UFJ Securities Holdings (one of Japan's largest securities firms), and MUFG Americas Holdings.Please visit our website for more information - Credit Review (ECR), as a part of the Internal Audit (EIA) Bank's third Line of Defence, provides independent assurance to the Board and Executive Management on the quality of the credit portfolio and underlying sectors and individual obligors and associated aspects of credit risk management, including the accuracy and timeliness of approved internal ratings. MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE Credit Review Senior Managers will have strong subject matter expertise in credit risk assessment and analysis. They will lead and participate in ECR reviews/engagements, including all elements of planning execution and reporting, within approved budgets and timelines. Assess the appropriateness and effectiveness of credit risk management of obligors in a variety of sectors/ regions and opine on the accuracy and timeliness of internal ratings, as well as, the identification and management of facility risks by the 1st and 2nd line of defence. Maintain constructive relationships with assigned stakeholders and undertake continuous monitoring of assigned credit portfolio(s) and report on the results ensuring a proactive, transparent and impactful approach to the monitoring of credit risk and escalation of issues. Prepare Risk Assessments for Examinable Entities (EE) focusing on the inherent risk and control environment factors which drive the residual risk for each EE. Where required, perform a review and assessment of credit cost and provisioning for underperforming assets. Proactively collaborate with relevant colleagues in EIA and global third line to ensure comprehensive view and communication of emerging risks and associated actions which may be required. Key Responsibilities Perform the review, debate and challenge of borrower ratings and facility risk management across a variety of different regions, industries, sectors and obligors. Develop specialist areas of subject matter expertise within specific sectors and products as assigned to them. Maintain good knowledge of relevant regulatory developments related to credit risk management and governance. Deliver ECR Reviews which are insightful, impactful and value adding. Associated deliverables should require minimal rewrite by the ECR Director and Head of Audit. Provide senior management with a continuing, independent and objective opinion on the quality of credit risk assets and effectiveness of related credit risk management activities. On occasion, represent ECR in working groups covering key credit related aspects such as credit risk appetite, credit controls, policies and procedures. Assist the ECR Director and Head of Audit in effective continuous monitoring of the credit risk universe, risk assessments and provide opinion on strategic plans where required using external industry insights and risk trends. Ensure effective communication across all levels of management with internal and external stakeholders within EMEA and other regions. Execute and deliver ECR engagements to the required methodology and Quality Assurance standards. Assist in agreeing Management Action Plans and Issue follow-up with stakeholders. Often act as lead on ECR Reviews and non-'BAU' initiatives e.g. a working group. Travel across EMEA may be required.Specifically the following responsibilities for all EIA Senior Managers apply: People: EIA Senior Managers are responsible for the line management of staff allocated to them. High performing teams are expected in EIA and therefore the Senior Managers must effectively support performance and talent management. The EIA Senior Manager will be required to influence and negotiate with counterparts across EIA and globally to execute audit assurance. As a Senior Manager, high leadership standards are expected across the wider global function and bank and the role holders will be required to act as role-models and support other EMEA-wide initiatives. EIA Senior Managers will also be required to support non-'BAU' strategic initiatives. EIA Senior Managers are expected to play a lead role in team meetings and be proactive in identifying issues in the department and managing them. Planning: EIA Senior Managers will support Heads of Audit in managing their sections of the risk universe and the related risk assessment. This includes producing the annual audit plan and maintaining appropriate documentary evidence that the plan is risk based and provides the appropriate coverage. Are expected to utilise their subject matter expertise, knowledge of the business, continuous monitoring intelligence and wider industry knowledge to complete the risk assessments applied to the universe. Will be responsible for the development of strategy and approach papers for entities and risks within their team's portfolio. They are expected to improve risk coverage (within their specialist areas in particular, but not limited to this) on a global basis e.g. support thematic coverage globally. Product: EIA Senior Managers must demonstrate accountability and ownership for all aspects of their portfolio. EIA Senior Managers are responsible for the delivery of ECR engagements assigned to them. They must demonstrate at all times a commitment to setting a risk based scope and delivering the work on time, completing all deliverables within Department KPI's (including ECR deliverables, issue validation, data quality etc). Have the ability to lead a portfolio of ECR engagements, which must demonstrate appropriate coverage of the key risks and meet all QA standards. Provide high quality
Feb 20, 2026
Full time
Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded. OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT/SECTION MUFG (Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group) is one of the world's leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with approximately 350 years of history, MUFG is a global network with around 2,300 offices in over 50 countries including the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia and Oceania, and East Asia The group has over 150,000 employees, offering services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing.As one of the top financial groups globally with a vison to be the world's most trusted, we want to attract, nurture and retain the most talented individuals in the market. The size and range of MUFG's global business creates opportunities for our employees to stretch themselves and reap the rewards, whilst our common values, to behave with integrity and responsibility, and to build a culture which is fair, transparent, and honest, underpin everything that we do. We aim to be the financial partner of choice for our clients, whatever their requirements, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.MUFG's shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: MTU) stock exchanges. The group's operating companies include, but are not limited to, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking (Japan's leading trust bank), Mitsubishi UFJ Securities Holdings (one of Japan's largest securities firms), and MUFG Americas Holdings.Please visit our website for more information - Credit Review (ECR), as a part of the Internal Audit (EIA) Bank's third Line of Defence, provides independent assurance to the Board and Executive Management on the quality of the credit portfolio and underlying sectors and individual obligors and associated aspects of credit risk management, including the accuracy and timeliness of approved internal ratings. MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE Credit Review Senior Managers will have strong subject matter expertise in credit risk assessment and analysis. They will lead and participate in ECR reviews/engagements, including all elements of planning execution and reporting, within approved budgets and timelines. Assess the appropriateness and effectiveness of credit risk management of obligors in a variety of sectors/ regions and opine on the accuracy and timeliness of internal ratings, as well as, the identification and management of facility risks by the 1st and 2nd line of defence. Maintain constructive relationships with assigned stakeholders and undertake continuous monitoring of assigned credit portfolio(s) and report on the results ensuring a proactive, transparent and impactful approach to the monitoring of credit risk and escalation of issues. Prepare Risk Assessments for Examinable Entities (EE) focusing on the inherent risk and control environment factors which drive the residual risk for each EE. Where required, perform a review and assessment of credit cost and provisioning for underperforming assets. Proactively collaborate with relevant colleagues in EIA and global third line to ensure comprehensive view and communication of emerging risks and associated actions which may be required. Key Responsibilities Perform the review, debate and challenge of borrower ratings and facility risk management across a variety of different regions, industries, sectors and obligors. Develop specialist areas of subject matter expertise within specific sectors and products as assigned to them. Maintain good knowledge of relevant regulatory developments related to credit risk management and governance. Deliver ECR Reviews which are insightful, impactful and value adding. Associated deliverables should require minimal rewrite by the ECR Director and Head of Audit. Provide senior management with a continuing, independent and objective opinion on the quality of credit risk assets and effectiveness of related credit risk management activities. On occasion, represent ECR in working groups covering key credit related aspects such as credit risk appetite, credit controls, policies and procedures. Assist the ECR Director and Head of Audit in effective continuous monitoring of the credit risk universe, risk assessments and provide opinion on strategic plans where required using external industry insights and risk trends. Ensure effective communication across all levels of management with internal and external stakeholders within EMEA and other regions. Execute and deliver ECR engagements to the required methodology and Quality Assurance standards. Assist in agreeing Management Action Plans and Issue follow-up with stakeholders. Often act as lead on ECR Reviews and non-'BAU' initiatives e.g. a working group. Travel across EMEA may be required.Specifically the following responsibilities for all EIA Senior Managers apply: People: EIA Senior Managers are responsible for the line management of staff allocated to them. High performing teams are expected in EIA and therefore the Senior Managers must effectively support performance and talent management. The EIA Senior Manager will be required to influence and negotiate with counterparts across EIA and globally to execute audit assurance. As a Senior Manager, high leadership standards are expected across the wider global function and bank and the role holders will be required to act as role-models and support other EMEA-wide initiatives. EIA Senior Managers will also be required to support non-'BAU' strategic initiatives. EIA Senior Managers are expected to play a lead role in team meetings and be proactive in identifying issues in the department and managing them. Planning: EIA Senior Managers will support Heads of Audit in managing their sections of the risk universe and the related risk assessment. This includes producing the annual audit plan and maintaining appropriate documentary evidence that the plan is risk based and provides the appropriate coverage. Are expected to utilise their subject matter expertise, knowledge of the business, continuous monitoring intelligence and wider industry knowledge to complete the risk assessments applied to the universe. Will be responsible for the development of strategy and approach papers for entities and risks within their team's portfolio. They are expected to improve risk coverage (within their specialist areas in particular, but not limited to this) on a global basis e.g. support thematic coverage globally. Product: EIA Senior Managers must demonstrate accountability and ownership for all aspects of their portfolio. EIA Senior Managers are responsible for the delivery of ECR engagements assigned to them. They must demonstrate at all times a commitment to setting a risk based scope and delivering the work on time, completing all deliverables within Department KPI's (including ECR deliverables, issue validation, data quality etc). Have the ability to lead a portfolio of ECR engagements, which must demonstrate appropriate coverage of the key risks and meet all QA standards. Provide high quality
Fire & Security Installation Engineer Position Available Salary up to 50,000 per annum (DOE) 37.5 hours per week Travel Paid Our Client is a well-established company delivering fire, security, and smart building technology solutions across commercial and industrial projects. They are known for high-quality, large-scale installations and invest in their people through training and career development. This is a great opportunity to work on varied, structured projects in a supportive, professional environment. Key Responsibilities Install fire and security systems to project specifications and standards Work from drawings, specifications, and project plans Coordinate and liaise with project managers, engineers, and site teams Maintain accurate job records and documentation Ensure all installations meet industry and company quality standards Represent the company professionally on client sites Requirements of a Fire and Security Installation Engineer Proven experience as a Fire & Security Installation Engineer Comfortable working on large-scale commercial or industrial projects Experience across fire and security systems Commissioning experience is desirable but not essential Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Ability to work independently and as part of a team To be part of a call out rota of 1 in 10 weeks - extremely quiet - standby of 150 per week Benefits for a Fire and Security Installation Engineer Salary up to 50,000 per annum, depending on experience Paid travel time for journeys over 15 miles Company vehicle with personal use included 37.5-hour working week Ongoing training and development Secure and Recruit is a trusted and successful specialist in Fire and Security recruitment. With an extensive network of top companies in the industry, we pride ourselves on making thoughtful and transparent introductions. We ensure all opportunities align with your expectations, and introductions are only made with your full consent. Every detail will be discussed to ensure the perfect match for your career goals. Fire and Security Installation Engineer, Fire and Security Engineer, Fire and Security Installer, Fire and Security Technician, Fire and Security Install Technician, Fire and Security Project Engineer
Feb 20, 2026
Full time
Fire & Security Installation Engineer Position Available Salary up to 50,000 per annum (DOE) 37.5 hours per week Travel Paid Our Client is a well-established company delivering fire, security, and smart building technology solutions across commercial and industrial projects. They are known for high-quality, large-scale installations and invest in their people through training and career development. This is a great opportunity to work on varied, structured projects in a supportive, professional environment. Key Responsibilities Install fire and security systems to project specifications and standards Work from drawings, specifications, and project plans Coordinate and liaise with project managers, engineers, and site teams Maintain accurate job records and documentation Ensure all installations meet industry and company quality standards Represent the company professionally on client sites Requirements of a Fire and Security Installation Engineer Proven experience as a Fire & Security Installation Engineer Comfortable working on large-scale commercial or industrial projects Experience across fire and security systems Commissioning experience is desirable but not essential Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Ability to work independently and as part of a team To be part of a call out rota of 1 in 10 weeks - extremely quiet - standby of 150 per week Benefits for a Fire and Security Installation Engineer Salary up to 50,000 per annum, depending on experience Paid travel time for journeys over 15 miles Company vehicle with personal use included 37.5-hour working week Ongoing training and development Secure and Recruit is a trusted and successful specialist in Fire and Security recruitment. With an extensive network of top companies in the industry, we pride ourselves on making thoughtful and transparent introductions. We ensure all opportunities align with your expectations, and introductions are only made with your full consent. Every detail will be discussed to ensure the perfect match for your career goals. Fire and Security Installation Engineer, Fire and Security Engineer, Fire and Security Installer, Fire and Security Technician, Fire and Security Install Technician, Fire and Security Project Engineer
Job Title: Town Planner Senior Town Planner Location: London Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading independent planning consultancy in their search for a Town Planner or Senior Town Planner to join their growing London team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded consultancy working on a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, mixed-use, and strategic development projects across the UK. The role offers genuine career progression, exposure to high-quality projects, and the chance to work in a collaborative and supportive team environment. The Role The successful candidate will provide planning advice to clients, manage planning applications, and contribute to project delivery across a wide range of sectors. At Senior level, you will also be expected to mentor junior staff and support business development initiatives. Key Responsibilities Deliver planning advice on a range of development projects. Prepare, submit, and manage planning applications, pre-applications, and appeals. Interpret local and national planning policy to maximise development potential. Liaise with local authorities, stakeholders, and project teams. Prepare planning statements and supporting documentation. Support junior planners (Senior level) and contribute to team growth. About You Degree qualified in Town Planning, Urban & Regional Planning, or a related discipline. MRTPI or working towards (desirable). Experience in a consultancy, local authority, or developer environment. Strong knowledge of UK planning policy and development management processes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ambitious, proactive, and keen to progress your career in planning consultancy. Benefits Hybrid and flexible working Competitive salary and bonus potential Pension and healthcare benefits Generous annual leave Professional development and training support Clear progression pathway within a growing consultancy Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Feb 19, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Town Planner Senior Town Planner Location: London Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading independent planning consultancy in their search for a Town Planner or Senior Town Planner to join their growing London team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded consultancy working on a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, mixed-use, and strategic development projects across the UK. The role offers genuine career progression, exposure to high-quality projects, and the chance to work in a collaborative and supportive team environment. The Role The successful candidate will provide planning advice to clients, manage planning applications, and contribute to project delivery across a wide range of sectors. At Senior level, you will also be expected to mentor junior staff and support business development initiatives. Key Responsibilities Deliver planning advice on a range of development projects. Prepare, submit, and manage planning applications, pre-applications, and appeals. Interpret local and national planning policy to maximise development potential. Liaise with local authorities, stakeholders, and project teams. Prepare planning statements and supporting documentation. Support junior planners (Senior level) and contribute to team growth. About You Degree qualified in Town Planning, Urban & Regional Planning, or a related discipline. MRTPI or working towards (desirable). Experience in a consultancy, local authority, or developer environment. Strong knowledge of UK planning policy and development management processes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ambitious, proactive, and keen to progress your career in planning consultancy. Benefits Hybrid and flexible working Competitive salary and bonus potential Pension and healthcare benefits Generous annual leave Professional development and training support Clear progression pathway within a growing consultancy Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
We are looking for an amazing Store Manager to lead our lovely Canterbury team! As a Store Manager at Lucy & Yak, your role is to inspire, manage and drive the success of your store by motivating your team & building a community. You will demonstrate outstanding brand experiences whilst seizing and creating commercial opportunities. Within your role you will train, develop and motivate your team to excel in all areas from day to day operations to smashing your store KPIs. As Store Manager you will ensure your store always embodies Lucy & Yaks ethics and ethos in all areas, from Visual Merchandising to Customer Service. What you'll be doing Management Provide strong management, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. Motivating and inspiring your team to achieve personal and collective goals. Giving instant and consistent positive & constructive feedback to your team to enhance performance. Empowering your Assistant Manager to do the same. Play a role in the recruitment, training, and development of a high-performing team. Manage, train and develop your team. You'll be a role model of the Lucy & Yak ethos and will ensure the brand is always represented in the best way possible. Customer-Centric Approach Customer obsessed! You will need to become an expert on all things Lucy & Yak - from products and sizing, to sustainability and ethics. Foster a customer-focused culture within the store, ensuring every interaction exceeds expectations and creates exciting memorable experiences. Be the final point of escalation for customer queries and issues within your store. Ensuring that these are addressed and resolved promptly & always maintaining a focus on customer satisfaction. Sales Drive & motivate your team to meet sales targets/KPIs through incentives & training. Implement strategies in collaboration with your Assistant Manager to drive sales growth and enhance the customer journey. Operational Excellence Oversee day-to-day retail operations, including staffing, sales, visual merchandising, and administration. Monitor day-to-day health and safety in store, setting and maintaining high standards for our team and customers and escalating issues as necessary. Create and manage staff rotas to ensure adequate shop floor coverage including leave approvals. Uphold high standards of visual merchandising that align with the brand's identity, ensuring the shop always looks as exciting and colourful as well as accessible to our customers. Attend weekly & quarterly management meetings. Stock Management Ensure effective stock management within your store & working alongside merchandising & warehouse teams to optimise inventory levels and stock holdings. Enforce procedures to minimise stock discrepancies in your store and to ensure best selling product availability wherever possible. Implement effective stock management procedures, stockroom organisation, line counts & stock takes. Financial Management Interpret key performance indicators to drive informed decision-making. Manage your store budget for resources, equipment and overtime, ensuring this is not exceeded. Marketing, Events & Community Engagement Working with the Head of Retail to execute the retail marketing strategy in stores (e.g. events, promotions, windows, layouts). Create exciting in-store content with your team, managing your Store's social media platforms. Organising, staffing & running collaboration events in your store! What are we looking for? Previous Management experience of 2 years within a customer facing role is essential. Friendly and approachable: Your demeanour and attitude are infectious! Passion for our brand: You're excited about Lucy & Yak's mission, products, and values. Dedication to excellence: Going above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction is second nature to you. You are exceptional at motivating, developing and coaching a team to success. Excellent communication skills. Proven ability to drive sales and achieve targets. Good knowledge of social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, etc). Good I.T skills - able to use Word, Excel, social media applications & till systems. Demonstrate resilience, work upon your own initiative and think quickly on your feet to resolve emergent issues. Experience mid-long term planning would be a bonus. Previous Fashion Retail Experience is highly desirable but not essential. The fine print Salary based on experience. Based in Canterbury. 37.5 hours per week. Although this role does not have a closing date we reserve the right to close the advertisement if we receive a large number of applications. Internal Applicants: Please note we will use current and previous Lucy & Yak managers as a reference during the recruitment process.
Feb 19, 2026
Full time
We are looking for an amazing Store Manager to lead our lovely Canterbury team! As a Store Manager at Lucy & Yak, your role is to inspire, manage and drive the success of your store by motivating your team & building a community. You will demonstrate outstanding brand experiences whilst seizing and creating commercial opportunities. Within your role you will train, develop and motivate your team to excel in all areas from day to day operations to smashing your store KPIs. As Store Manager you will ensure your store always embodies Lucy & Yaks ethics and ethos in all areas, from Visual Merchandising to Customer Service. What you'll be doing Management Provide strong management, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. Motivating and inspiring your team to achieve personal and collective goals. Giving instant and consistent positive & constructive feedback to your team to enhance performance. Empowering your Assistant Manager to do the same. Play a role in the recruitment, training, and development of a high-performing team. Manage, train and develop your team. You'll be a role model of the Lucy & Yak ethos and will ensure the brand is always represented in the best way possible. Customer-Centric Approach Customer obsessed! You will need to become an expert on all things Lucy & Yak - from products and sizing, to sustainability and ethics. Foster a customer-focused culture within the store, ensuring every interaction exceeds expectations and creates exciting memorable experiences. Be the final point of escalation for customer queries and issues within your store. Ensuring that these are addressed and resolved promptly & always maintaining a focus on customer satisfaction. Sales Drive & motivate your team to meet sales targets/KPIs through incentives & training. Implement strategies in collaboration with your Assistant Manager to drive sales growth and enhance the customer journey. Operational Excellence Oversee day-to-day retail operations, including staffing, sales, visual merchandising, and administration. Monitor day-to-day health and safety in store, setting and maintaining high standards for our team and customers and escalating issues as necessary. Create and manage staff rotas to ensure adequate shop floor coverage including leave approvals. Uphold high standards of visual merchandising that align with the brand's identity, ensuring the shop always looks as exciting and colourful as well as accessible to our customers. Attend weekly & quarterly management meetings. Stock Management Ensure effective stock management within your store & working alongside merchandising & warehouse teams to optimise inventory levels and stock holdings. Enforce procedures to minimise stock discrepancies in your store and to ensure best selling product availability wherever possible. Implement effective stock management procedures, stockroom organisation, line counts & stock takes. Financial Management Interpret key performance indicators to drive informed decision-making. Manage your store budget for resources, equipment and overtime, ensuring this is not exceeded. Marketing, Events & Community Engagement Working with the Head of Retail to execute the retail marketing strategy in stores (e.g. events, promotions, windows, layouts). Create exciting in-store content with your team, managing your Store's social media platforms. Organising, staffing & running collaboration events in your store! What are we looking for? Previous Management experience of 2 years within a customer facing role is essential. Friendly and approachable: Your demeanour and attitude are infectious! Passion for our brand: You're excited about Lucy & Yak's mission, products, and values. Dedication to excellence: Going above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction is second nature to you. You are exceptional at motivating, developing and coaching a team to success. Excellent communication skills. Proven ability to drive sales and achieve targets. Good knowledge of social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, etc). Good I.T skills - able to use Word, Excel, social media applications & till systems. Demonstrate resilience, work upon your own initiative and think quickly on your feet to resolve emergent issues. Experience mid-long term planning would be a bonus. Previous Fashion Retail Experience is highly desirable but not essential. The fine print Salary based on experience. Based in Canterbury. 37.5 hours per week. Although this role does not have a closing date we reserve the right to close the advertisement if we receive a large number of applications. Internal Applicants: Please note we will use current and previous Lucy & Yak managers as a reference during the recruitment process.
Job Title: Senior / Principal Town Planner Location: Bristol Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK planning and development consultancy in their search for a Senior or Principal Town Planner to join their expanding Bristol team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded consultancy known for delivering strategic planning, development management, and design advice on major residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects across England and Wales. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering complex planning projects for a diverse private and public sector client base. The Role As part of a collaborative regional planning team, you will contribute to the delivery of significant planning projects, including strategic planning advice, development management, and planning project coordination. You will work closely with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality planning outcomes. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic and development management planning advice across a range of projects. Manage planning applications, pre-applications, and appeals. Interpret planning policy and provide commercially focused planning advice. Lead projects and manage client relationships. Prepare planning reports, statements, and technical documentation. Contribute to mentoring junior planners and supporting team development. About You MRTPI qualified (essential). A commercially aware planner with the ability to apply planning knowledge within a wider property and development context. Strong analytical, written, and communication skills. Confident in client-facing roles and project management. Proactive, enthusiastic, and keen to progress within a consultancy environment. Benefits 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service Competitive salary and remuneration package based on experience Salary sacrifice pension scheme Private medical insurance Death in service benefit Employee assistance programme (24/7) Cycle to work scheme Eye care vouchers Staff discounts and referral bonuses Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities Supportive and collaborative working culture with high-profile project exposure Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Feb 19, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Senior / Principal Town Planner Location: Bristol Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK planning and development consultancy in their search for a Senior or Principal Town Planner to join their expanding Bristol team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded consultancy known for delivering strategic planning, development management, and design advice on major residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects across England and Wales. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering complex planning projects for a diverse private and public sector client base. The Role As part of a collaborative regional planning team, you will contribute to the delivery of significant planning projects, including strategic planning advice, development management, and planning project coordination. You will work closely with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality planning outcomes. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic and development management planning advice across a range of projects. Manage planning applications, pre-applications, and appeals. Interpret planning policy and provide commercially focused planning advice. Lead projects and manage client relationships. Prepare planning reports, statements, and technical documentation. Contribute to mentoring junior planners and supporting team development. About You MRTPI qualified (essential). A commercially aware planner with the ability to apply planning knowledge within a wider property and development context. Strong analytical, written, and communication skills. Confident in client-facing roles and project management. Proactive, enthusiastic, and keen to progress within a consultancy environment. Benefits 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service Competitive salary and remuneration package based on experience Salary sacrifice pension scheme Private medical insurance Death in service benefit Employee assistance programme (24/7) Cycle to work scheme Eye care vouchers Staff discounts and referral bonuses Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities Supportive and collaborative working culture with high-profile project exposure Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
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. We're scaling fast across the US and Europe, and our global team of almost 2,000 colleagues continues to grow, and fast! As we expand our reach, launch new products and enter new markets, we need to stay sharp, scalable and human. That's where you come in. Revenue People Partner We're looking for a Revenue People Partner to join our high-performing team and partner with leaders to deliver people strategies that drive performance, engagement, and scalable growth. As a People Partner, you'll work closely with senior managers and functional leaders to translate company priorities into actionable people plans. You'll bring clarity, commerciality, and care to everything you do, enabling leaders to make confident decisions and empowering teams to thrive. Due to the recent acquisition and ongoing integration of two organisations alongside our huge growth ambitions, this role is for someone who thrives in fast-paced, scaling environments and knows how to bring clarity, commerciality, and dedication to employee experience in fast scaling teams. You'll be responsible for implementing core people processes, enabling change initiatives, and ensuring we're building a culture that reflects our values as we scale. If you thrive in fast paced environments, know how to balance tactical delivery with strategic thinking, and want to make a meaningful impact on people and performance, we'd love to meet you. What you'll do Partner with Leaders to Deliver People Plans Work with Senior Leaders and Managers to co create people priorities with business goals. Provide insight, challenge, and recommendations on people topics across the full employee lifecycle, including org design, high performance culture, and leading change. Act as a trusted adviser and coach, ensuring leaders have the mindset, capability, and confidence to lead their teams effectively. Implement and manage key people processes (e.g. performance reviews, engagement surveys, talent planning) in your functions, ensuring quality and consistency. Our values are at the heart of everything we do here at TK. You'll shape the employee experience across the teams you partner with, and beyond. Help us listen carefully, act on feedback and build a culture that people want to be part of. Drive Performance and Engagement Support leaders to embed the performance process, ensuring objectives, feedback, and development conversations drive high performance. Use a range of data insights, including People Data, Engagement Results, performance, and external sources, to proactively partner on action planning and monitor progress against agreed initiatives. Champion our values and embed them in our ways of working. Use people's data to diagnose challenges, track progress, and recommend improvements. Lead Change at a Functional Level Co deliver change management activities with Senior Leaders and Managers, ensuring buy in, clear communication, leader enablement, and smooth implementation. Lead integration projects, restructures, or shifts in operating models, working closely with senior People Partners and other stakeholders. You'll ensure that through change and beyond, our colleagues are valued and stay connected to our mission. Enable Leadership and Manager Capability Coach and guide Leaders and Managers on people topics, from performance and development to team dynamics and organisational change. Identify capability gaps and partner with relevant People Team functions to address them, including by creating and delivering learning content. You'll bring insight, challenge and clarity to business decisions, team structures and leadership plans. With huge growth plans come ambiguity and a need to adapt our approach regularly; you'll be comfortable navigating the unknown and bring confidence to others through it. What success looks like Leaders in your functions feel equipped and confident to lead their teams through growth and change, and to drive performance, engagement and team development. Core people processes are delivered with consistency, quality, and impact. People insights, such as engagement, churn, and absence, remain healthy, and engagement and performance metrics in your functions improve, with clear links to actions you've partnered on. Change initiatives in your remit are implemented smoothly, with positive feedback from leaders and teams. Successful project delivery across your business function and the People Team. What we're looking for Experience in a People Partner role, partnering with fast growing tech companies A track record of partnering and influencing senior leaders. Strong understanding of organisational design, performance management, leadership development and change management A coaching mindset and excellent communication skills. You know when to challenge and when to support A commercial approach to people work, with a focus on impact, data and action and balancing employee experience. Experience developing and enabling leaders Comfort operating across regions and time zones, with experience partnering with international teams. A bias for clarity, consistency and care in everything you do. What we offer Receive competitive compensation and equity ownership in Perk Rest and recharge with 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays Take control of your physical health with private medical cover and voluntary dental insurance from Bupa, and discounted gym memberships with GymFlex Plan for your future with our qualifying earnings company pension plan with Aviva Know that your loved ones are protected financially through your Life Insurance if the worst were to happen Rest assured that you're covered by income protection in case you experience a long term sickness or absence Leverage tax efficient cycle and electric car schemes with Cycle2Work & Octopus Join our unforgettable Perk events, including our spectacular annual summer party Always feel supported with Spring Health, our market leading wellbeing partner, providing fast, comprehensive access to 12x therapy and 12x coaching sessions for you and your loved ones Focus on your family with 12-16 weeks' paid parental leave Contribute to your community with 16 paid hours per year to spend volunteering for your dearest charitable causes Broaden your horizons with up to 20 "Work from Anywhere" days per year Stay savvy with access to a wide variety of discounts and rewards Follow your passions and take a four week, fully paid sabbatical once you reach 5 years Let us help you move to one of our hubs with relocation support. 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 . click apply for full job details
Feb 19, 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. We're scaling fast across the US and Europe, and our global team of almost 2,000 colleagues continues to grow, and fast! As we expand our reach, launch new products and enter new markets, we need to stay sharp, scalable and human. That's where you come in. Revenue People Partner We're looking for a Revenue People Partner to join our high-performing team and partner with leaders to deliver people strategies that drive performance, engagement, and scalable growth. As a People Partner, you'll work closely with senior managers and functional leaders to translate company priorities into actionable people plans. You'll bring clarity, commerciality, and care to everything you do, enabling leaders to make confident decisions and empowering teams to thrive. Due to the recent acquisition and ongoing integration of two organisations alongside our huge growth ambitions, this role is for someone who thrives in fast-paced, scaling environments and knows how to bring clarity, commerciality, and dedication to employee experience in fast scaling teams. You'll be responsible for implementing core people processes, enabling change initiatives, and ensuring we're building a culture that reflects our values as we scale. If you thrive in fast paced environments, know how to balance tactical delivery with strategic thinking, and want to make a meaningful impact on people and performance, we'd love to meet you. What you'll do Partner with Leaders to Deliver People Plans Work with Senior Leaders and Managers to co create people priorities with business goals. Provide insight, challenge, and recommendations on people topics across the full employee lifecycle, including org design, high performance culture, and leading change. Act as a trusted adviser and coach, ensuring leaders have the mindset, capability, and confidence to lead their teams effectively. Implement and manage key people processes (e.g. performance reviews, engagement surveys, talent planning) in your functions, ensuring quality and consistency. Our values are at the heart of everything we do here at TK. You'll shape the employee experience across the teams you partner with, and beyond. Help us listen carefully, act on feedback and build a culture that people want to be part of. Drive Performance and Engagement Support leaders to embed the performance process, ensuring objectives, feedback, and development conversations drive high performance. Use a range of data insights, including People Data, Engagement Results, performance, and external sources, to proactively partner on action planning and monitor progress against agreed initiatives. Champion our values and embed them in our ways of working. Use people's data to diagnose challenges, track progress, and recommend improvements. Lead Change at a Functional Level Co deliver change management activities with Senior Leaders and Managers, ensuring buy in, clear communication, leader enablement, and smooth implementation. Lead integration projects, restructures, or shifts in operating models, working closely with senior People Partners and other stakeholders. You'll ensure that through change and beyond, our colleagues are valued and stay connected to our mission. Enable Leadership and Manager Capability Coach and guide Leaders and Managers on people topics, from performance and development to team dynamics and organisational change. Identify capability gaps and partner with relevant People Team functions to address them, including by creating and delivering learning content. You'll bring insight, challenge and clarity to business decisions, team structures and leadership plans. With huge growth plans come ambiguity and a need to adapt our approach regularly; you'll be comfortable navigating the unknown and bring confidence to others through it. What success looks like Leaders in your functions feel equipped and confident to lead their teams through growth and change, and to drive performance, engagement and team development. Core people processes are delivered with consistency, quality, and impact. People insights, such as engagement, churn, and absence, remain healthy, and engagement and performance metrics in your functions improve, with clear links to actions you've partnered on. Change initiatives in your remit are implemented smoothly, with positive feedback from leaders and teams. Successful project delivery across your business function and the People Team. What we're looking for Experience in a People Partner role, partnering with fast growing tech companies A track record of partnering and influencing senior leaders. Strong understanding of organisational design, performance management, leadership development and change management A coaching mindset and excellent communication skills. You know when to challenge and when to support A commercial approach to people work, with a focus on impact, data and action and balancing employee experience. Experience developing and enabling leaders Comfort operating across regions and time zones, with experience partnering with international teams. A bias for clarity, consistency and care in everything you do. What we offer Receive competitive compensation and equity ownership in Perk Rest and recharge with 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays Take control of your physical health with private medical cover and voluntary dental insurance from Bupa, and discounted gym memberships with GymFlex Plan for your future with our qualifying earnings company pension plan with Aviva Know that your loved ones are protected financially through your Life Insurance if the worst were to happen Rest assured that you're covered by income protection in case you experience a long term sickness or absence Leverage tax efficient cycle and electric car schemes with Cycle2Work & Octopus Join our unforgettable Perk events, including our spectacular annual summer party Always feel supported with Spring Health, our market leading wellbeing partner, providing fast, comprehensive access to 12x therapy and 12x coaching sessions for you and your loved ones Focus on your family with 12-16 weeks' paid parental leave Contribute to your community with 16 paid hours per year to spend volunteering for your dearest charitable causes Broaden your horizons with up to 20 "Work from Anywhere" days per year Stay savvy with access to a wide variety of discounts and rewards Follow your passions and take a four week, fully paid sabbatical once you reach 5 years Let us help you move to one of our hubs with relocation support. 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 . click apply for full job details
Position: Business Development Manager Location: Ringwood, Hampshire Salary: Circa £35k with an OTE of £50k Business Development Manager opportunity available with our client, a local drainage contractor that specialises in both residential and commercial drainage solutions, from routine unblocks through to complex industrial surveys and repairs click apply for full job details
Feb 19, 2026
Full time
Position: Business Development Manager Location: Ringwood, Hampshire Salary: Circa £35k with an OTE of £50k Business Development Manager opportunity available with our client, a local drainage contractor that specialises in both residential and commercial drainage solutions, from routine unblocks through to complex industrial surveys and repairs click apply for full job details
