The Opportunity This is an entry-level sales role within a major projects division, supporting the pre-construction and bid teams on high-value curtain walling, façade and architectural glazing projects. You'll be involved in the early stages of the sales process - qualifying enquiries, tracking projects, and supporting the team in securing major construction contracts. This is a structured route into project-led sales within the building envelope sector. The Role - Trainee Sales Executive Supporting pre-construction and bid management teams Handling inbound enquiries - qualifying and fact-finding Passing opportunities to senior colleagues or arranging meetings Attending meetings, site visits and surveys (with full support) Assisting with tender submissions and project tracking Gradually taking on more responsibility as you develop The Person - Trainee Sales Executive You are likely to be a graduate in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Surveying, or a similar construction related degree Able to read drawings and understand building design Confident communicator - comfortable on the phone and in meetings Ambitious, personable and keen to build a career in construction sales The Company Established UK manufacturer/contractor within curtain walling and architectural glazing Strong track record delivering high-profile, design-led projects Growing business with clear investment in people and progression Committed to sustainability, with a Net Zero target Package £32k-£35k basic Company bonus scheme Pension 22 days holiday + option to purchase more Apply Now If you're looking to break into construction sales and want a role with genuine progression, apply today or get in touch for more details on this trainee sales executive role. Integra Outsourcing: Integra are a sales recruitment consultancy specialising in the recruitment of field sales professionals on a nationwide basis across a number of market sectors, but with emphasis on the Construction industry. Typically recruiting sales executive, sales representative, account executive, account manager, territory sales manager, area sales manager and business development manager positions. Key words for this role include: trainee sales, field sales, telesales, project tracking, curtain walling, architectural glazing, facades, cladding, building envelope, construction and sales executive
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
The Opportunity This is an entry-level sales role within a major projects division, supporting the pre-construction and bid teams on high-value curtain walling, façade and architectural glazing projects. You'll be involved in the early stages of the sales process - qualifying enquiries, tracking projects, and supporting the team in securing major construction contracts. This is a structured route into project-led sales within the building envelope sector. The Role - Trainee Sales Executive Supporting pre-construction and bid management teams Handling inbound enquiries - qualifying and fact-finding Passing opportunities to senior colleagues or arranging meetings Attending meetings, site visits and surveys (with full support) Assisting with tender submissions and project tracking Gradually taking on more responsibility as you develop The Person - Trainee Sales Executive You are likely to be a graduate in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Surveying, or a similar construction related degree Able to read drawings and understand building design Confident communicator - comfortable on the phone and in meetings Ambitious, personable and keen to build a career in construction sales The Company Established UK manufacturer/contractor within curtain walling and architectural glazing Strong track record delivering high-profile, design-led projects Growing business with clear investment in people and progression Committed to sustainability, with a Net Zero target Package £32k-£35k basic Company bonus scheme Pension 22 days holiday + option to purchase more Apply Now If you're looking to break into construction sales and want a role with genuine progression, apply today or get in touch for more details on this trainee sales executive role. Integra Outsourcing: Integra are a sales recruitment consultancy specialising in the recruitment of field sales professionals on a nationwide basis across a number of market sectors, but with emphasis on the Construction industry. Typically recruiting sales executive, sales representative, account executive, account manager, territory sales manager, area sales manager and business development manager positions. Key words for this role include: trainee sales, field sales, telesales, project tracking, curtain walling, architectural glazing, facades, cladding, building envelope, construction and sales executive
Programme Manager - Derby Belcan Workforce Solutions are looking for an experienced Programme Manager for our client based in Derby. The Programme Manager will be responsible for executing and leading engineering programmes. You will have the ability to set direction and carry out statement of work from the client. The Programme Manager shall manage and provide leadership for engineering tasks. This includes leading engineering teams which perform the entire range of tasks required for: concept studies, systems engineering, mechanical design, heat transfer, structures analysis, modelling, final drawing/ documentation for hardware, instrumentation, assembly and commissioning for an Aerospace Test Rig. The Programme Manager shall be responsible for resource, budget, schedule, and technical accuracy of the Integrated Project Team(s) they are leading. You will be expected to have good technical knowhow to support decision making in collaboration with the Technical Lead through the evolution of the programs. Responsibilities Lead and manage engineering programs, including budget, schedule, and risk management. Must be able to work with customers to define and document requirements, address technical concerns, then manage the overall program scope of work as agreed with the customer and provide project status. Resolve arising matters within the integrated project team. Ensure compliance with all contract requirements and deliverables and maintain overall programme schedule. Make technical and programmatic presentations internally and to customers. Use of Earned Value Management Systems to monitor spend and progress. Assist with the creation of bids and proposals for programs that the candidate will manage in the future. Qualifications and Experience Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a relevant technical degree. Applicable work experience, ideally some of which is in a turbomachinery design environment. The candidate shall have prior experience in Project/Program Management which covers budgets, cost and earned value management, schedules, bids and proposals. The candidate shall have also spent time in other roles e.g. design to have an appreciation of the activities involved in the program. Strong organisational and communication skills. Ability to make technical presentations internally and to customers. Have knowledge of Test Rig engineering methodology and practices. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Have strong scope management skills. What will you get: Competitive Salary Holidays - 33 days per year total (incl. Bank hols) Pension Private Medical Insurance Death in Service Income Protection Employee Share Purchase Plan Cycle to Work Belcan, a Cognizant company, is a global force in technical services and engineering consultancy. Our legacy is built on delivering high-quality outputs and our unwavering commitment to developing the next generation of technical consultants and specialist engineers. Our expertise is vast, spanning across various engineering industries including aerospace, defence, marine, nuclear, automotive, and cyber security. This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Programme Manager - Derby Belcan Workforce Solutions are looking for an experienced Programme Manager for our client based in Derby. The Programme Manager will be responsible for executing and leading engineering programmes. You will have the ability to set direction and carry out statement of work from the client. The Programme Manager shall manage and provide leadership for engineering tasks. This includes leading engineering teams which perform the entire range of tasks required for: concept studies, systems engineering, mechanical design, heat transfer, structures analysis, modelling, final drawing/ documentation for hardware, instrumentation, assembly and commissioning for an Aerospace Test Rig. The Programme Manager shall be responsible for resource, budget, schedule, and technical accuracy of the Integrated Project Team(s) they are leading. You will be expected to have good technical knowhow to support decision making in collaboration with the Technical Lead through the evolution of the programs. Responsibilities Lead and manage engineering programs, including budget, schedule, and risk management. Must be able to work with customers to define and document requirements, address technical concerns, then manage the overall program scope of work as agreed with the customer and provide project status. Resolve arising matters within the integrated project team. Ensure compliance with all contract requirements and deliverables and maintain overall programme schedule. Make technical and programmatic presentations internally and to customers. Use of Earned Value Management Systems to monitor spend and progress. Assist with the creation of bids and proposals for programs that the candidate will manage in the future. Qualifications and Experience Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a relevant technical degree. Applicable work experience, ideally some of which is in a turbomachinery design environment. The candidate shall have prior experience in Project/Program Management which covers budgets, cost and earned value management, schedules, bids and proposals. The candidate shall have also spent time in other roles e.g. design to have an appreciation of the activities involved in the program. Strong organisational and communication skills. Ability to make technical presentations internally and to customers. Have knowledge of Test Rig engineering methodology and practices. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Have strong scope management skills. What will you get: Competitive Salary Holidays - 33 days per year total (incl. Bank hols) Pension Private Medical Insurance Death in Service Income Protection Employee Share Purchase Plan Cycle to Work Belcan, a Cognizant company, is a global force in technical services and engineering consultancy. Our legacy is built on delivering high-quality outputs and our unwavering commitment to developing the next generation of technical consultants and specialist engineers. Our expertise is vast, spanning across various engineering industries including aerospace, defence, marine, nuclear, automotive, and cyber security. This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan.
Imperial Recruitment Group
Sunderland, Tyne And Wear
Imperial Recruitment Group are delighted to announce that we are working a long established organisation to recruit for a Sales & Proposals Director in Sunderland on a permanent basis. LOCATION: Remote Sunderland SALARY: Competitive (Depending on Experience) HOURS: General office hours (Mon -Fri) JOB OVERVIEW: The Sales & Proposals Director provides leadership and is responsible for the sales pipeline and business development activities, along with proposal management of the bid team to ensure that the generation and active progression of opportunities is significant enough to support and achieve the booking and sales targets. The role is responsible for developing and implementing tools and processes that aid the progress of business development into new business sectors, manage sales pipeline producing accurate forecasting tools and reports for business planning, highlight and manage risk at the front end of all opportunities, generate accurate costing material that is in conjunction with other departments ensuring high throughput of enquiries and effective and efficient handover. The Sales and Proposals Director must effectively communicate the vision of the business, driving accountability, ownership, and measured performance. Translating the overarching business deliverables into clearly defined KPIs. You ll be supported with personalised on the job training, coaching, mentoring and twice-yearly development and performance reviews to help maintain & develop your contributions and competence. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Present and chair meetings with senior representatives from all customers to ensure that our offer is well received and understood, giving the company the best chances of success. Accountable for all sales negotiations and discussions with customers, ensuring that risk, commercial and contractual obligations are accounted for and that safeguard the business. Accountable for reporting weekly & monthly sales pipeline, forecasting and hot opportunities to the Managing Director, including agreed metrics, Go/Get probability, close dates, project timings, resource allocation, Cost, Cashflow, Scope, Risk. Provide sales direction for the business through detailed business development and analysis of markets to ensure sustainability. Drive best practice techniques within the sales and proposals teams. Accountable for all sales activities to ensure that the business has a healthy pipeline of opportunities supporting the financial targets set. Accountable for successfully achieving the sales and booking targets set by group. Accountable for the management, governance and reporting of monthly sales and proposals performance to the Managing Director, including agreed metrics, OTD of bids, forecast reports, pipeline status. Ensures 100% compliance and governance with business policy and procedures. Contributing to the implementation and then ongoing compliance with quality systems to ISO standards 9001, 14001 and 45001, or equivalent, including planning, preparation, and participation of external audits. Drive continuous improvement strategies with the Senior sales and proposals personnel along with other key stakeholders: process improvement, costing sheet progression, cost reductions, sales material, standardisation of conveyors. Provide effective support for the Sales and proposals team, ensuring technical and commercial support is available as required to ensure all proposals are sufficiently reviewed, approved and achievable, in line with the proposals process. Work with fellow Directors driving collaborative strategies for the group relating to standardisation of policy, process and systems and shared resources. Drive strategy for best practice across all areas of the business, providing leadership, mentoring and guidance to the management team. Develop the Sales and Proposals teams to be more commercially aware of opportunities for competitive advantages, strategic positioning, high risk potentials so that mitigation or reduction measures can be implemented. Minimum Requirements: Demonstrable experience within Material Handling, Construction or / and Structural Steel industries Degree qualified in a technical or business management discipline Experience in a technical sales management role Experience in either a technical sales or proposal management position Experience of owning sales targets, forecasting and pipeline management Critical and analytical thinker, sound decision maker, assertive Able to mentor/lead management teams effectively Experience and understanding of heavy engineering and/or material handling products/processes Strong people management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and with attention to detail Highly organised and able to prioritise workload in a multidisciplinary environment Ability to project strategy clearly, setting goals and objectives for Managers/Senior Managers Experience of presenting up to board level / senior level clients Exceptional leadership, visible, approachable, and with consistency across all business areas Adhere to the business s core values through working relationships, attitude, and behaviour Ability to travel to clients sites when necessary For more information on this opportunity please feel free to contact the retained recruitment partner Adam Pearson at Imperial Recruitment Group. Imperial Recruitment Group is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Imperial Recruitment Group are delighted to announce that we are working a long established organisation to recruit for a Sales & Proposals Director in Sunderland on a permanent basis. LOCATION: Remote Sunderland SALARY: Competitive (Depending on Experience) HOURS: General office hours (Mon -Fri) JOB OVERVIEW: The Sales & Proposals Director provides leadership and is responsible for the sales pipeline and business development activities, along with proposal management of the bid team to ensure that the generation and active progression of opportunities is significant enough to support and achieve the booking and sales targets. The role is responsible for developing and implementing tools and processes that aid the progress of business development into new business sectors, manage sales pipeline producing accurate forecasting tools and reports for business planning, highlight and manage risk at the front end of all opportunities, generate accurate costing material that is in conjunction with other departments ensuring high throughput of enquiries and effective and efficient handover. The Sales and Proposals Director must effectively communicate the vision of the business, driving accountability, ownership, and measured performance. Translating the overarching business deliverables into clearly defined KPIs. You ll be supported with personalised on the job training, coaching, mentoring and twice-yearly development and performance reviews to help maintain & develop your contributions and competence. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Present and chair meetings with senior representatives from all customers to ensure that our offer is well received and understood, giving the company the best chances of success. Accountable for all sales negotiations and discussions with customers, ensuring that risk, commercial and contractual obligations are accounted for and that safeguard the business. Accountable for reporting weekly & monthly sales pipeline, forecasting and hot opportunities to the Managing Director, including agreed metrics, Go/Get probability, close dates, project timings, resource allocation, Cost, Cashflow, Scope, Risk. Provide sales direction for the business through detailed business development and analysis of markets to ensure sustainability. Drive best practice techniques within the sales and proposals teams. Accountable for all sales activities to ensure that the business has a healthy pipeline of opportunities supporting the financial targets set. Accountable for successfully achieving the sales and booking targets set by group. Accountable for the management, governance and reporting of monthly sales and proposals performance to the Managing Director, including agreed metrics, OTD of bids, forecast reports, pipeline status. Ensures 100% compliance and governance with business policy and procedures. Contributing to the implementation and then ongoing compliance with quality systems to ISO standards 9001, 14001 and 45001, or equivalent, including planning, preparation, and participation of external audits. Drive continuous improvement strategies with the Senior sales and proposals personnel along with other key stakeholders: process improvement, costing sheet progression, cost reductions, sales material, standardisation of conveyors. Provide effective support for the Sales and proposals team, ensuring technical and commercial support is available as required to ensure all proposals are sufficiently reviewed, approved and achievable, in line with the proposals process. Work with fellow Directors driving collaborative strategies for the group relating to standardisation of policy, process and systems and shared resources. Drive strategy for best practice across all areas of the business, providing leadership, mentoring and guidance to the management team. Develop the Sales and Proposals teams to be more commercially aware of opportunities for competitive advantages, strategic positioning, high risk potentials so that mitigation or reduction measures can be implemented. Minimum Requirements: Demonstrable experience within Material Handling, Construction or / and Structural Steel industries Degree qualified in a technical or business management discipline Experience in a technical sales management role Experience in either a technical sales or proposal management position Experience of owning sales targets, forecasting and pipeline management Critical and analytical thinker, sound decision maker, assertive Able to mentor/lead management teams effectively Experience and understanding of heavy engineering and/or material handling products/processes Strong people management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and with attention to detail Highly organised and able to prioritise workload in a multidisciplinary environment Ability to project strategy clearly, setting goals and objectives for Managers/Senior Managers Experience of presenting up to board level / senior level clients Exceptional leadership, visible, approachable, and with consistency across all business areas Adhere to the business s core values through working relationships, attitude, and behaviour Ability to travel to clients sites when necessary For more information on this opportunity please feel free to contact the retained recruitment partner Adam Pearson at Imperial Recruitment Group. Imperial Recruitment Group is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.
Fundraising Manager, Trusts & Statutory £42,000-£44,000 Permanent Hybrid (London SW8, 1 day/week) Change life stories. One grant at a time. Literacy is not a given. For millions of children and young people growing up in disadvantaged communities across the UK, a lack of literacy skills shuts doors before they've had the chance to open them. The literacy trust exists to change that and your fundraising will be at the heart of making it happen. We're looking for a Fundraising Manager, Trusts & Statutory to join our Development team and grow our income from charitable trusts and foundations. You'll manage a portfolio of high-value funders, craft compelling proposals, and forge the kind of long-term relationships that sustain our work in 22 of the UK's most under-resourced communities. What you'll be doing Building and managing a pipeline of five and six-figure trust and foundation grants Writing persuasive, evidence-rich funding applications and stewardship reports Developing deep, lasting relationships with funders at all levels, from programme officers to trustees Working in close collaboration with programme leads and the senior management team to align bids with our strategy Supporting and supervising a Trusts and Statutory Executive as a dotted-line report Contributing to income forecasting and budgeting for trustees Representing the charity at sector events and with external stakeholders What we're looking for Significant experience securing and stewarding five and six-figure grants from charitable trusts and foundations Excellent written skills; you write proposals that inspire, not just inform Strong relationship management across a range of internal and external stakeholders Experience managing a funding pipeline with a CRM, and confident working to income targets Ability to juggle multiple deadlines without dropping quality A genuine commitment to social justice and the power of literacy Why join us? We are a rapidly growing organisation with 30 years' experience of changing lives through words. Our funders include the Arts Council, national government departments, and some of the UK's most respected foundations. You'll be joining a collaborative team where your work directly enables programmes in nurseries, schools, prisons and communities across the country. We offer 39 days' annual leave (including bank holidays and Christmas closure), an 8% employer pension contribution, a flexible hybrid working policy, and a culture that genuinely values every member of the team. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Ready to make words matter? If you're as excited about this role as we are, please send your CV or profile to Philippa Randle at Charity People to start the conversation. If your experience aligns with the brief, we'll be in touch with next steps on how to make your formal application. We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform us if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you. Key dates Closing: 9am, on Friday, 15th of May Interviews: w/c 18th May Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Fundraising Manager, Trusts & Statutory £42,000-£44,000 Permanent Hybrid (London SW8, 1 day/week) Change life stories. One grant at a time. Literacy is not a given. For millions of children and young people growing up in disadvantaged communities across the UK, a lack of literacy skills shuts doors before they've had the chance to open them. The literacy trust exists to change that and your fundraising will be at the heart of making it happen. We're looking for a Fundraising Manager, Trusts & Statutory to join our Development team and grow our income from charitable trusts and foundations. You'll manage a portfolio of high-value funders, craft compelling proposals, and forge the kind of long-term relationships that sustain our work in 22 of the UK's most under-resourced communities. What you'll be doing Building and managing a pipeline of five and six-figure trust and foundation grants Writing persuasive, evidence-rich funding applications and stewardship reports Developing deep, lasting relationships with funders at all levels, from programme officers to trustees Working in close collaboration with programme leads and the senior management team to align bids with our strategy Supporting and supervising a Trusts and Statutory Executive as a dotted-line report Contributing to income forecasting and budgeting for trustees Representing the charity at sector events and with external stakeholders What we're looking for Significant experience securing and stewarding five and six-figure grants from charitable trusts and foundations Excellent written skills; you write proposals that inspire, not just inform Strong relationship management across a range of internal and external stakeholders Experience managing a funding pipeline with a CRM, and confident working to income targets Ability to juggle multiple deadlines without dropping quality A genuine commitment to social justice and the power of literacy Why join us? We are a rapidly growing organisation with 30 years' experience of changing lives through words. Our funders include the Arts Council, national government departments, and some of the UK's most respected foundations. You'll be joining a collaborative team where your work directly enables programmes in nurseries, schools, prisons and communities across the country. We offer 39 days' annual leave (including bank holidays and Christmas closure), an 8% employer pension contribution, a flexible hybrid working policy, and a culture that genuinely values every member of the team. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Ready to make words matter? If you're as excited about this role as we are, please send your CV or profile to Philippa Randle at Charity People to start the conversation. If your experience aligns with the brief, we'll be in touch with next steps on how to make your formal application. We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform us if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you. Key dates Closing: 9am, on Friday, 15th of May Interviews: w/c 18th May Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
About a career with Elis Join Elis , a trusted, service-driven European leader in textile, hygiene and facility solutions. We're all about reliability, teamwork and real-world impact. As our new Bid Manager , you'll step into a collaborative, fast-moving environment where clear communication, quality and customer focus drive everything we do. Your induction will give you a sharp understanding of our brand, our values and how we deliver consistent, professional and compliant proposals that reflect the Elis standard. Bid Manager- ICS & TextilesICS Birmingham Full-time Permanent What will make you stand out? Proven experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder bids.Excellent written English with the ability to shape persuasive, customer-focused content.Strong project management, organisation and attention to detail.Confident communicator able to influence at senior level and coach SMEs.Advanced MS Office skills; proposal automation tools advantageous.Knowledge of UK public procurement processes and compliance expectations.Degree-level education (English/Journalism preferred); APMP certification an advantage. Your Mission at Elis Lead and manage the full bid lifecycle, from opportunity assessment to submission.Coordinate cross-functional teams to gather inputs and keep deliverables on track.Write clear, compelling, compliant responses for Invitation to Tender (ITT), Selection Questionnaire (SQ), Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) and Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) submissions.Ensure every bid meets public procurement, legal, GDPR and internal governance requirements.Review tender documents, structure proposals effectively and run internal quality checks.Manage supplier briefings, clarification questions and procurement-portal activity.Produce high-quality clarification presentations and support post-submission reviews.Maintain bid libraries, case studies, evidence and drive ongoing improvements. What's on offer? 33 Days Holiday Company Pension Employee Assistance Programme A high-impact role central to winning and retaining business across Elis.Supportive teams, strong brand assets and access to subject matter experts.Professional development opportunities, including bid-writing and APMP support.Competitive salary and benefits.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
About a career with Elis Join Elis , a trusted, service-driven European leader in textile, hygiene and facility solutions. We're all about reliability, teamwork and real-world impact. As our new Bid Manager , you'll step into a collaborative, fast-moving environment where clear communication, quality and customer focus drive everything we do. Your induction will give you a sharp understanding of our brand, our values and how we deliver consistent, professional and compliant proposals that reflect the Elis standard. Bid Manager- ICS & TextilesICS Birmingham Full-time Permanent What will make you stand out? Proven experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder bids.Excellent written English with the ability to shape persuasive, customer-focused content.Strong project management, organisation and attention to detail.Confident communicator able to influence at senior level and coach SMEs.Advanced MS Office skills; proposal automation tools advantageous.Knowledge of UK public procurement processes and compliance expectations.Degree-level education (English/Journalism preferred); APMP certification an advantage. Your Mission at Elis Lead and manage the full bid lifecycle, from opportunity assessment to submission.Coordinate cross-functional teams to gather inputs and keep deliverables on track.Write clear, compelling, compliant responses for Invitation to Tender (ITT), Selection Questionnaire (SQ), Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) and Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) submissions.Ensure every bid meets public procurement, legal, GDPR and internal governance requirements.Review tender documents, structure proposals effectively and run internal quality checks.Manage supplier briefings, clarification questions and procurement-portal activity.Produce high-quality clarification presentations and support post-submission reviews.Maintain bid libraries, case studies, evidence and drive ongoing improvements. What's on offer? 33 Days Holiday Company Pension Employee Assistance Programme A high-impact role central to winning and retaining business across Elis.Supportive teams, strong brand assets and access to subject matter experts.Professional development opportunities, including bid-writing and APMP support.Competitive salary and benefits.
Are you a "Hunter" who loves winning new business, but also a "Farmer" who knows how to nurture long-term relationships? Working for a global leader in safety-critical technology, you will lead on Sales and Business Development to spearhead their growth in the Global Land Defence market. This role is about more than just selling products; it's about shaping the future of land-based military platforms. You will be responsible for identifying high-value opportunities within armoured vehicles, tactical systems, and ground-based integration projects, working with some of the biggest names in the global Defence industry. This role would be perfect for someone leaving the Army (especially the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers) who wants to move into a corporate role. You will already speak the "Land" language and know what is needed. What's The Job? This is a hybrid role blending proactive new business acquisition with strategic account management: Identify and qualify new opportunities for Land platforms and vehicle systems globally. You will lead the early-stage "shaping" of requirements with Tier 1 Primes and MOD customers. Grow revenue within established accounts by identifying needs for upgrades, retrofits, and bespoke engineered solutions. Lead capture planning and win strategies, working closely with Bid and Commercial teams to ensure your proposals are both competitive and compliant. Drive pricing strategies and lead negotiations to secure high-value contracts. Represent the company at major international trade exhibitions and industry forums. Basic salary on offer circa £45,000 plus commission, for this hybrid role you will need to be present 2 days per week minimum on site near Middlesbrough and be happy to travel widely both UK and internationally. What You'll Need: Experience working in Defence Business Development or Sales. We also strongly welcome applications from those transitioning from the Armed Forces with experience in Land capability or procurement. A solid understanding of Land systems, armoured vehicles, or tactical platforms. Knowledge of military procurement frameworks and contracting models. A proven track record of securing new business and meeting revenue/margin targets. You must have the permanent right to work in the UK (No sponsorship available). Why You'll Love This Job: Our client offers one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the sector, designed to support both your professional growth and your personal wellbeing Including 32 days annual leave (rising to 37), plus your Birthday and Christmas Eve off. Performance-based commission, a company profit-share scheme, and a 7% employer pension contribution. Healthcare Cash Plan, GP24 service, EAP, and Group Life Insurance. CPD support and covered annual subscriptions to professional bodies. Perks such as Cycle to Work scheme, free parking, and enhanced family leave (Maternity/Paternity). If you are a ex-military / ex-officer with procurement experience, this could be the perfect job for you! Interested? Apply today!
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Are you a "Hunter" who loves winning new business, but also a "Farmer" who knows how to nurture long-term relationships? Working for a global leader in safety-critical technology, you will lead on Sales and Business Development to spearhead their growth in the Global Land Defence market. This role is about more than just selling products; it's about shaping the future of land-based military platforms. You will be responsible for identifying high-value opportunities within armoured vehicles, tactical systems, and ground-based integration projects, working with some of the biggest names in the global Defence industry. This role would be perfect for someone leaving the Army (especially the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers) who wants to move into a corporate role. You will already speak the "Land" language and know what is needed. What's The Job? This is a hybrid role blending proactive new business acquisition with strategic account management: Identify and qualify new opportunities for Land platforms and vehicle systems globally. You will lead the early-stage "shaping" of requirements with Tier 1 Primes and MOD customers. Grow revenue within established accounts by identifying needs for upgrades, retrofits, and bespoke engineered solutions. Lead capture planning and win strategies, working closely with Bid and Commercial teams to ensure your proposals are both competitive and compliant. Drive pricing strategies and lead negotiations to secure high-value contracts. Represent the company at major international trade exhibitions and industry forums. Basic salary on offer circa £45,000 plus commission, for this hybrid role you will need to be present 2 days per week minimum on site near Middlesbrough and be happy to travel widely both UK and internationally. What You'll Need: Experience working in Defence Business Development or Sales. We also strongly welcome applications from those transitioning from the Armed Forces with experience in Land capability or procurement. A solid understanding of Land systems, armoured vehicles, or tactical platforms. Knowledge of military procurement frameworks and contracting models. A proven track record of securing new business and meeting revenue/margin targets. You must have the permanent right to work in the UK (No sponsorship available). Why You'll Love This Job: Our client offers one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the sector, designed to support both your professional growth and your personal wellbeing Including 32 days annual leave (rising to 37), plus your Birthday and Christmas Eve off. Performance-based commission, a company profit-share scheme, and a 7% employer pension contribution. Healthcare Cash Plan, GP24 service, EAP, and Group Life Insurance. CPD support and covered annual subscriptions to professional bodies. Perks such as Cycle to Work scheme, free parking, and enhanced family leave (Maternity/Paternity). If you are a ex-military / ex-officer with procurement experience, this could be the perfect job for you! Interested? Apply today!
Due to a recent internal transfer, we are recruiting for a Proposals Manager to join our Construction South team. You will work with our Project Manager's to craft bespoke and compelling bid submissions, addressing our customers key project drivers. We are committed to truly understanding our customers' needs and developing sustainable solutions that are articulated into clear and attractive submissions. Working flexibly from home and from one of our offices (based in Weybridge and Dartford), you will have a passion for creating high quality bids and must be able to demonstrate the skills and capabilities outlined below: You should have experience as a Bid Writer, Bid Editor, Bid Coordinator or similar role. Also critical is the ability to lead the creation of our written responses to achieve high quality, winning bids that meet our company objectives. You will have good experience of writing and editing tender submissions. Knowledge and experience of the Adobe Suite, particularly InDesign is required.The main role of a Proposals Manager at Willmott Dixon is to lead the development of quality submissions and actively work with our bid managers to enhance the quality of bids. You will be able to work with our subject matter experts to assess technical bid requirements and assist the Project Manager in shaping our proposals. You will ensure the formal bid process is followed, providing recommendations for improvement to the process. Through your writing, review and editing of drafts you will ensure the writing structure and words used in the bid persuasively conveys our offer to the customer. Working with subject matter experts, you will conceptualise and work with our graphic designers to help best convey our offer. You'll also support the creation of clear and effective customer presentations and provide creative ideas and initiatives for bids. Essential Criteria Experience of facilitating answer plan sessions, win theme workshops and managing the tender review process. Experience of bid writing and bid editing, creating compelling and persuasive responses. Excellent resource planning skills. Experience of using Microsoft Office. Use of Adobe InDesign. Desirable Criteria Relevant degree or equivalent qualification. Personal Qualities You will be able to model behaviour that shows, respect, helpfulness and cooperation. Make best use of available resources and seek new sources of support when necessary. State your own position and views clearly and confidently in conflict situations. Identify your customers' needs and expectations and strive to deliver them. Prioritise and plan to deliver agreed objectives. Present plans clearly, concisely, accurately and in ways that ensure understanding. Set demanding but achievable objectives for yourself. Find practical ways to overcome barriers. Additional Information At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. About Us With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive.Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 'Big' Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025. Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Due to a recent internal transfer, we are recruiting for a Proposals Manager to join our Construction South team. You will work with our Project Manager's to craft bespoke and compelling bid submissions, addressing our customers key project drivers. We are committed to truly understanding our customers' needs and developing sustainable solutions that are articulated into clear and attractive submissions. Working flexibly from home and from one of our offices (based in Weybridge and Dartford), you will have a passion for creating high quality bids and must be able to demonstrate the skills and capabilities outlined below: You should have experience as a Bid Writer, Bid Editor, Bid Coordinator or similar role. Also critical is the ability to lead the creation of our written responses to achieve high quality, winning bids that meet our company objectives. You will have good experience of writing and editing tender submissions. Knowledge and experience of the Adobe Suite, particularly InDesign is required.The main role of a Proposals Manager at Willmott Dixon is to lead the development of quality submissions and actively work with our bid managers to enhance the quality of bids. You will be able to work with our subject matter experts to assess technical bid requirements and assist the Project Manager in shaping our proposals. You will ensure the formal bid process is followed, providing recommendations for improvement to the process. Through your writing, review and editing of drafts you will ensure the writing structure and words used in the bid persuasively conveys our offer to the customer. Working with subject matter experts, you will conceptualise and work with our graphic designers to help best convey our offer. You'll also support the creation of clear and effective customer presentations and provide creative ideas and initiatives for bids. Essential Criteria Experience of facilitating answer plan sessions, win theme workshops and managing the tender review process. Experience of bid writing and bid editing, creating compelling and persuasive responses. Excellent resource planning skills. Experience of using Microsoft Office. Use of Adobe InDesign. Desirable Criteria Relevant degree or equivalent qualification. Personal Qualities You will be able to model behaviour that shows, respect, helpfulness and cooperation. Make best use of available resources and seek new sources of support when necessary. State your own position and views clearly and confidently in conflict situations. Identify your customers' needs and expectations and strive to deliver them. Prioritise and plan to deliver agreed objectives. Present plans clearly, concisely, accurately and in ways that ensure understanding. Set demanding but achievable objectives for yourself. Find practical ways to overcome barriers. Additional Information At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. About Us With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive.Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 'Big' Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025. Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established, reputable Social Housing Contractor as a Business Development Manager, whose core responsibility it will be to identify and secure profitable pipeline across the business. My client currently seek to appoint an experienced, ambitious and confident Business Development Manager, whose role it will be to raise the profile of the Contractor's brand and services within the Social Housing & Retrofit Markets. It will be your responsibility to develop opportunities to tender for work and to assist in promoting/growing the business in line with company expectations. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business who are growing rapidly with lots of opportunities to progress within your career. Reporting to the Director, your duties will be: Sell the Contractor's services to new and existing clients in line with core business strategic objectives/target markets. Build lasting relationships with customers, particularly those identified as key customers. Identify changing client needs and wants and adapt to meet new requirements. Market research using trade press, identifying relevant documentation and publications Have a thorough understanding of office, regional, sector & company strategy and ensure this is communicated to customers. At all times present a professional image of the business to new and existing clients. Attend and participate at regional & national sales meetings, networking events and seminars where required. Maintain a strong awareness of competitor activity as well as changes within their key markets and feed this back into the business. Work closely and communicate effectively with operational teams to identify & target prospective clients and in due course develop opportunity with this group. Work closely with the marketing department to ensure assist with development of case studies, literature and targeted marketing campaigns. Work closely with the bid team and provide valuable input to the bid and approved list processes. Experience Required: The successful candidate must have experience within the Construction sector as a Business Development Manager. Existing relationships with Local Authorities or Housing Associations is ideal, as is knowledge of decarbonisation/retrofit services. If you are interested in this position and would like more information, or to apply, please send a copy of your CV to Stephanie at Fawkes & Reece, using the contact details provided.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established, reputable Social Housing Contractor as a Business Development Manager, whose core responsibility it will be to identify and secure profitable pipeline across the business. My client currently seek to appoint an experienced, ambitious and confident Business Development Manager, whose role it will be to raise the profile of the Contractor's brand and services within the Social Housing & Retrofit Markets. It will be your responsibility to develop opportunities to tender for work and to assist in promoting/growing the business in line with company expectations. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business who are growing rapidly with lots of opportunities to progress within your career. Reporting to the Director, your duties will be: Sell the Contractor's services to new and existing clients in line with core business strategic objectives/target markets. Build lasting relationships with customers, particularly those identified as key customers. Identify changing client needs and wants and adapt to meet new requirements. Market research using trade press, identifying relevant documentation and publications Have a thorough understanding of office, regional, sector & company strategy and ensure this is communicated to customers. At all times present a professional image of the business to new and existing clients. Attend and participate at regional & national sales meetings, networking events and seminars where required. Maintain a strong awareness of competitor activity as well as changes within their key markets and feed this back into the business. Work closely and communicate effectively with operational teams to identify & target prospective clients and in due course develop opportunity with this group. Work closely with the marketing department to ensure assist with development of case studies, literature and targeted marketing campaigns. Work closely with the bid team and provide valuable input to the bid and approved list processes. Experience Required: The successful candidate must have experience within the Construction sector as a Business Development Manager. Existing relationships with Local Authorities or Housing Associations is ideal, as is knowledge of decarbonisation/retrofit services. If you are interested in this position and would like more information, or to apply, please send a copy of your CV to Stephanie at Fawkes & Reece, using the contact details provided.
Senior Programme & Bid Manager Location: Enfield, North London Working Pattern: Monday-Friday, core office hours Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Outsource UK are recruiting a Senior Programme & Bid Manager to join a leading engineering-led organisation operating within complex, regulated environments click apply for full job details
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Senior Programme & Bid Manager Location: Enfield, North London Working Pattern: Monday-Friday, core office hours Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Outsource UK are recruiting a Senior Programme & Bid Manager to join a leading engineering-led organisation operating within complex, regulated environments click apply for full job details
Stevenage A phenomenal opportunity has arisen to join the Force Protection & Area Protection, Product Assurance team supporting projects in the development & production phases of the life cycle at Bristol! Salary: Circa £60,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 - 4 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: You will play a pivotal role within a growing team with the aim of ensuring all core Product Assurance activities are met, as well as the potential to work with domestic and international colleagues on projects involving transfer of technology. This is an outstanding opportunity to network with and see a large variety of MBDA's functions and activities across all sites. The role will involve working on a multi-national project, as well as with an established Quality network preventing / minimising product non-conformance, supporting smooth equipment delivery, assuring reliable products in Production and continually growing the happiness of our customers. Handling the small UKnational ProductAssurance team to ensure the required level of Quality Assurance support to MBDA programmes and their Customers. Ensure objectives are defined and communicated to your team, and reporting lines are understood and agreed Handle assigned budgets and where applicable ensure the accountabilities are clear. Define both the Product Assurance and Company Business procedures to be deployed within the project and ensure they are tailored accordingly to meet the project's needs. Present relevant Quality issues to your programme's internal customers You will find pragmatic solutions for customers, whilst maintaining robust quality integrity Working for Head of Product Assurance Programme, to ensure that the team has the skills and capabilities needed to provide Quality Assurance to the Programmes Directorate Consolidate and mitigate functional and project risks and issues and provide feedback to internal Customers Act as a Key Point of contact for the supporting Quality Network and using that network to deliver the necessary Quality Assurance support to the project Leading acceptance events / trials for MBDA equipment in both laboratory and Customer environments (includes UK and Foreign travel) Co-ordinate and delegate tasks and work packages within the support Quality Assurance team Support bidding work and providing estimated Quality Assurance effort for new packages of work Support a positive team working environment in line with MBDA values and behaviours Supporting recruitment activities as necessary to grow the local Quality Assurance team Being actively involved in ISO9000 and AS9100 assessments and in internal quality audit activities What we're looking for from you: HNC/HND in Engineering or Quality Assurance is desirable, or equivalent work experience Experience in people management and leading / motivating Quality Assurance teams Experience of developing individuals and teams within a Quality Assurance environment A high degree of self-motivation, autonomy and ability to work proactively, with excellent organisation, communication & social skills An ability to inspire change, comfortable working in a matrix organization Strong analytical skills; ability to run reports in Excel, use SAP QM system, and document management tools Continuous improvement awareness and initiative to deliver improvements Experience of navigating and understanding Customer Quality Assurance contract requirements A strong understanding of the CADMID cycle, and experience of supporting projects through various stages of this cycle - specifically the Demonstration (Development) / Manufacture stages Experience of supporting projects/products through development and qualification activities is preferred Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Stevenage A phenomenal opportunity has arisen to join the Force Protection & Area Protection, Product Assurance team supporting projects in the development & production phases of the life cycle at Bristol! Salary: Circa £60,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 - 4 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: You will play a pivotal role within a growing team with the aim of ensuring all core Product Assurance activities are met, as well as the potential to work with domestic and international colleagues on projects involving transfer of technology. This is an outstanding opportunity to network with and see a large variety of MBDA's functions and activities across all sites. The role will involve working on a multi-national project, as well as with an established Quality network preventing / minimising product non-conformance, supporting smooth equipment delivery, assuring reliable products in Production and continually growing the happiness of our customers. Handling the small UKnational ProductAssurance team to ensure the required level of Quality Assurance support to MBDA programmes and their Customers. Ensure objectives are defined and communicated to your team, and reporting lines are understood and agreed Handle assigned budgets and where applicable ensure the accountabilities are clear. Define both the Product Assurance and Company Business procedures to be deployed within the project and ensure they are tailored accordingly to meet the project's needs. Present relevant Quality issues to your programme's internal customers You will find pragmatic solutions for customers, whilst maintaining robust quality integrity Working for Head of Product Assurance Programme, to ensure that the team has the skills and capabilities needed to provide Quality Assurance to the Programmes Directorate Consolidate and mitigate functional and project risks and issues and provide feedback to internal Customers Act as a Key Point of contact for the supporting Quality Network and using that network to deliver the necessary Quality Assurance support to the project Leading acceptance events / trials for MBDA equipment in both laboratory and Customer environments (includes UK and Foreign travel) Co-ordinate and delegate tasks and work packages within the support Quality Assurance team Support bidding work and providing estimated Quality Assurance effort for new packages of work Support a positive team working environment in line with MBDA values and behaviours Supporting recruitment activities as necessary to grow the local Quality Assurance team Being actively involved in ISO9000 and AS9100 assessments and in internal quality audit activities What we're looking for from you: HNC/HND in Engineering or Quality Assurance is desirable, or equivalent work experience Experience in people management and leading / motivating Quality Assurance teams Experience of developing individuals and teams within a Quality Assurance environment A high degree of self-motivation, autonomy and ability to work proactively, with excellent organisation, communication & social skills An ability to inspire change, comfortable working in a matrix organization Strong analytical skills; ability to run reports in Excel, use SAP QM system, and document management tools Continuous improvement awareness and initiative to deliver improvements Experience of navigating and understanding Customer Quality Assurance contract requirements A strong understanding of the CADMID cycle, and experience of supporting projects through various stages of this cycle - specifically the Demonstration (Development) / Manufacture stages Experience of supporting projects/products through development and qualification activities is preferred Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Finance Manager - Office based This Finance Manager position offers the chance to take full ownership of the company's financial operations and shape long-term financial strategy. It's a hands-on, office based role for a qualified finance professional with strong manufacturing or construction experience, confident in balancing day-to-day control with strategic insight and a senior management mindset, able to demonstrate where you have made solid financial recommendations to grow a business. As Finance Manager, you'll be central to driving sustainable growth, strengthening financial processes, and acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. Key Responsibilities of the Finance Manager: Project & Construction Finance: Working closely with project managers, estimators, and commercial teams to oversee: Project profitability tracking and cost-to-cost forecasting Project valuations and applications for payment Tendering and bidding with accurate cost analysis Fully responsible for: Retentions management and recovery Contractual payment mechanisms (including MCD and similar frameworks ) Strategic Finance Evaluate investments, capital expenditure, and asset management Advise on borrowing, financing options, and lender relationships Support growth initiatives with robust financial modelling Financial Operations Lead bookkeeping, ledgers, and monthly/annual reporting Manage cashflow forecasting, working capital, and liquidity Develop and control budgets across departments and projects Oversee procurement and purchasing to reduce material and overhead costs Produce management accounts, cost reports, and financial KPIs What You Bring as Finance Manager Experience & Capability Proven experience as a Finance Manager or senior finance lead Strong background in manufacturing or contracting finance Deep knowledge of bookkeeping, cashflow, and budget management Solid understanding of construction finance: valuations, bidding, retentions, payment cycles Experience advising on investments, borrowing, and financial strategy High levels of accuracy, integrity, and commercial awareness Desirable Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Experience in specialist construction or craft-led sectors Strong financial modelling and forecasting skills Understanding of M&A activity Experience implementing share ownership schemes Ways of Working Skilled at improving efficiency through strong processes, controls, and governance Confident ensuring compliance with accounting standards, tax, and regulatory requirements Experience integrating financial systems with operational platforms (e.g., Simpro, Procore) Comfortable liaising with external accountants, auditors, banks, and advisors Personal Attributes Strategic thinker with a practical, hands-on approach Clear, confident communicator able to advise at director level Organised, proactive, and commercially minded Values-driven, committed to quality and long-term legacy Due to the nature of the role, it is office based, therefore you will need to live within a daily commutable distance, using your own transport. Only those who fulfill the specified criteria will be considered. If you have not received a response within 5 working days, then you have not been successful on this occasion. Gibson Search acting as an Employment Agency.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Finance Manager - Office based This Finance Manager position offers the chance to take full ownership of the company's financial operations and shape long-term financial strategy. It's a hands-on, office based role for a qualified finance professional with strong manufacturing or construction experience, confident in balancing day-to-day control with strategic insight and a senior management mindset, able to demonstrate where you have made solid financial recommendations to grow a business. As Finance Manager, you'll be central to driving sustainable growth, strengthening financial processes, and acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. Key Responsibilities of the Finance Manager: Project & Construction Finance: Working closely with project managers, estimators, and commercial teams to oversee: Project profitability tracking and cost-to-cost forecasting Project valuations and applications for payment Tendering and bidding with accurate cost analysis Fully responsible for: Retentions management and recovery Contractual payment mechanisms (including MCD and similar frameworks ) Strategic Finance Evaluate investments, capital expenditure, and asset management Advise on borrowing, financing options, and lender relationships Support growth initiatives with robust financial modelling Financial Operations Lead bookkeeping, ledgers, and monthly/annual reporting Manage cashflow forecasting, working capital, and liquidity Develop and control budgets across departments and projects Oversee procurement and purchasing to reduce material and overhead costs Produce management accounts, cost reports, and financial KPIs What You Bring as Finance Manager Experience & Capability Proven experience as a Finance Manager or senior finance lead Strong background in manufacturing or contracting finance Deep knowledge of bookkeeping, cashflow, and budget management Solid understanding of construction finance: valuations, bidding, retentions, payment cycles Experience advising on investments, borrowing, and financial strategy High levels of accuracy, integrity, and commercial awareness Desirable Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Experience in specialist construction or craft-led sectors Strong financial modelling and forecasting skills Understanding of M&A activity Experience implementing share ownership schemes Ways of Working Skilled at improving efficiency through strong processes, controls, and governance Confident ensuring compliance with accounting standards, tax, and regulatory requirements Experience integrating financial systems with operational platforms (e.g., Simpro, Procore) Comfortable liaising with external accountants, auditors, banks, and advisors Personal Attributes Strategic thinker with a practical, hands-on approach Clear, confident communicator able to advise at director level Organised, proactive, and commercially minded Values-driven, committed to quality and long-term legacy Due to the nature of the role, it is office based, therefore you will need to live within a daily commutable distance, using your own transport. Only those who fulfill the specified criteria will be considered. If you have not received a response within 5 working days, then you have not been successful on this occasion. Gibson Search acting as an Employment Agency.
West Midlands & Worcestershire Perm Hub
Solihull, West Midlands
A well-established and rapidly expanding UK security services provider is looking to appoint an experienced Business Development Manager to join its commercial team. This is a key role within the organisation, offering the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and directly influence growth strategy. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will take full ownership of the sales lifecycle-from identifying and approaching new prospects through to negotiating, closing and managing ongoing client relationships.You'll play a central role in driving new business, developing strategic accounts and contributing to high-quality bid submissions, while collaborating with internal teams to ensure successful delivery. Key Responsibilities Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities across both corporate and SME markets Build and maintain a strong professional presence on LinkedIn to support lead generation and brand visibility Engage with key decision-makers to understand client needs and position tailored solutions Manage relationships with prospects and existing clients to maximise long-term value Take ownership of the full sales process, from initial outreach through to contract award Prepare pricing proposals, quotations and commercial documentation Contribute to tender processes, including pre-qualification questionnaires and formal bid submissions Maintain and develop a robust and up-to-date sales pipeline Work closely with internal departments, including marketing and operations, to align on strategy and delivery Support the creation and distribution of marketing materials to targeted prospect groups Attend regular sales meetings and report on pipeline activity and performance About You Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets within a service-led environment Experience managing the full sales cycle, including prospecting, negotiation and closing contract-based deals Strong relationship-building skills, both internally and externally Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal and influencing abilities Highly organised with strong commercial awareness Professional and engaging telephone manner Motivated, proactive and eager to contribute to business success Experience within the security, facilities management or related sector Background in selling outsourced or contract-based services
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
A well-established and rapidly expanding UK security services provider is looking to appoint an experienced Business Development Manager to join its commercial team. This is a key role within the organisation, offering the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and directly influence growth strategy. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will take full ownership of the sales lifecycle-from identifying and approaching new prospects through to negotiating, closing and managing ongoing client relationships.You'll play a central role in driving new business, developing strategic accounts and contributing to high-quality bid submissions, while collaborating with internal teams to ensure successful delivery. Key Responsibilities Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities across both corporate and SME markets Build and maintain a strong professional presence on LinkedIn to support lead generation and brand visibility Engage with key decision-makers to understand client needs and position tailored solutions Manage relationships with prospects and existing clients to maximise long-term value Take ownership of the full sales process, from initial outreach through to contract award Prepare pricing proposals, quotations and commercial documentation Contribute to tender processes, including pre-qualification questionnaires and formal bid submissions Maintain and develop a robust and up-to-date sales pipeline Work closely with internal departments, including marketing and operations, to align on strategy and delivery Support the creation and distribution of marketing materials to targeted prospect groups Attend regular sales meetings and report on pipeline activity and performance About You Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets within a service-led environment Experience managing the full sales cycle, including prospecting, negotiation and closing contract-based deals Strong relationship-building skills, both internally and externally Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal and influencing abilities Highly organised with strong commercial awareness Professional and engaging telephone manner Motivated, proactive and eager to contribute to business success Experience within the security, facilities management or related sector Background in selling outsourced or contract-based services
We're partnering with a major, internationally recognised technology and services organisation to appoint a senior finance solutions leader into a newly created, high-impact role. This position is focused on driving recurring revenue through innovative financing models across IT, cloud, and cyber solutions. If you've built your career in vendor or captive finance and understand how to turn complex technology propositions into commercially compelling, annuity-driven solutions - this is a rare opportunity to shape strategy at scale. The Opportunity This role will take ownership of designing and delivering financing solutions across a broad IT and digital portfolio, working closely with sales, product, and strategic alliance teams. You'll play a critical role in embedding as-a-service and consumption-based models into customer propositions, enabling growth, improving finance penetration, and supporting both local and multi-country deals. Alongside this, you'll influence go-to-market strategy, support major bids, and ensure the right funding structures are in place - whether internally or via carefully managed third-party partners. What You'll Be Doing Driving finance penetration across IT, cloud, and cyber portfolios Developing and scaling Device-as-a-Service and broader consumption-based financing models Partnering with sales and product teams to embed financing into customer propositions Structuring and pricing complex, multi-country deals Supporting strategic bids and becoming a key voice in customer engagements Building partnerships with technology vendors and funding partners Acting as a subject matter expert to regional teams, enabling and coaching on IT finance solutions Managing relationships with third-party funders where required What We're Looking For Significant experience within vendor finance or captive finance environments Strong background in IT financing, including DaaS, subscription, and consumption models Proven ability to structure and price complex financial solutions Experience supporting multi-country or international customer deals Commercial mindset with a track record of driving penetration and revenue growth Strong stakeholder management skills - able to influence across sales, product, and leadership teams Confidence operating both strategically and hands-on in a fast-paced, evolving environment Ability to translate financial concepts into clear, compelling customer value propositions Why This Role? This is a high-visibility position with real influence over how a major organisation monetises its IT and digital services portfolio. You'll be at the forefront of shifting traditional sales models toward annuity-based, service-led revenue with the autonomy to shape solutions and the backing of a well-established international platform.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
We're partnering with a major, internationally recognised technology and services organisation to appoint a senior finance solutions leader into a newly created, high-impact role. This position is focused on driving recurring revenue through innovative financing models across IT, cloud, and cyber solutions. If you've built your career in vendor or captive finance and understand how to turn complex technology propositions into commercially compelling, annuity-driven solutions - this is a rare opportunity to shape strategy at scale. The Opportunity This role will take ownership of designing and delivering financing solutions across a broad IT and digital portfolio, working closely with sales, product, and strategic alliance teams. You'll play a critical role in embedding as-a-service and consumption-based models into customer propositions, enabling growth, improving finance penetration, and supporting both local and multi-country deals. Alongside this, you'll influence go-to-market strategy, support major bids, and ensure the right funding structures are in place - whether internally or via carefully managed third-party partners. What You'll Be Doing Driving finance penetration across IT, cloud, and cyber portfolios Developing and scaling Device-as-a-Service and broader consumption-based financing models Partnering with sales and product teams to embed financing into customer propositions Structuring and pricing complex, multi-country deals Supporting strategic bids and becoming a key voice in customer engagements Building partnerships with technology vendors and funding partners Acting as a subject matter expert to regional teams, enabling and coaching on IT finance solutions Managing relationships with third-party funders where required What We're Looking For Significant experience within vendor finance or captive finance environments Strong background in IT financing, including DaaS, subscription, and consumption models Proven ability to structure and price complex financial solutions Experience supporting multi-country or international customer deals Commercial mindset with a track record of driving penetration and revenue growth Strong stakeholder management skills - able to influence across sales, product, and leadership teams Confidence operating both strategically and hands-on in a fast-paced, evolving environment Ability to translate financial concepts into clear, compelling customer value propositions Why This Role? This is a high-visibility position with real influence over how a major organisation monetises its IT and digital services portfolio. You'll be at the forefront of shifting traditional sales models toward annuity-based, service-led revenue with the autonomy to shape solutions and the backing of a well-established international platform.
Portsmouth / Midlands base with travel to client sites Up to £70,000 dependant upon experience, plus car / car allowance, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme About the Role As a Business Development Manager for UPCS you will be responsible for driving strategic growth and market expansion within a designated sector. This will involve the delivery of commercial targets and the implementation of robust sector strategies. You will be a proactive collaborator, have proven experience as a BD Manager, be ready for travel to customer sites, and ideally be based either Portsmouth or Midlands, UK. Both time on-site and time with customers will be prioritised. As part of your key responsibilities you'll: Lead the iterative development of sector strategies by mapping high-potential markets and emerging trends Execute the full sales lifecycle to secure new business that meets or exceeds profitability and growth targets Oversee the submission of detailed bids, tenders, and executive presentations, ensuring strict commercial and financial alignment Cultivate high-value relationships and lead the 'Gate to Great' onboarding process to ensure long-term contract stability Partner with Marketing to deliver sector-specific messaging that articulates a clear competitive advantage Synthesise customer insights into scalable service offerings by collaborating with technical and engineering teams Ensure all growth activities remain synchronised with corporate objectives and the principles of The Unipart Way Maintain a robust opportunity pipeline while providing high-quality cross-vertical leads to support holistic company growth About You We'd love you to have the following skills and experience, but please apply if you think you'd be able to perform well in this role! Proven track record in high-value business development, with a readiness for frequent travel between sites (Portsmouth/Midlands) Ability to leverage professional experience from the Automotive industry or related high-growth sectors A history of successfully driving market penetration and securing sustainable, high-value revenue growth Expert at building 'executive presence' and managing sophisticated relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders Proactive mindset for identifying untapped market potential and converting emerging trends into commercial opportunities Advanced skills in securing favorable commercial terms and presenting complex value propositions to diverse audiences Strong fiscal literacy, including P&L management, margin protection, and the development of robust commercial frameworks Expertise in creating detailed quotations and managing rigorous tender processes to ensure profitability targets are met About Unipart We are a supply chain performance improvement partner. We Design, Make, Move, and Improve components in our customers' supply chains, keeping their operations and assets moving and working better, for longer. Through our commitment to continuously driving operational efficiencies, we improve performance - saving time, cost, and carbon. Our ambition is to be the driving force behind efficient, resilient, and sustainable supply chains. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion We believe that a great workplace is one where you can bring your whole self to work. Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and based entirely on merit. We define merit through a combination of technical skills and the core behaviours that help our people thrive at Unipart. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background or circumstances. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity that exceeds our statutory obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and subsequent legislation. Whether it's your age, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, family status, or any other characteristic that makes you 'you' - it is your talent and potential that we value most. Adjustments for you: We want you to perform at your best. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are here to support you.You may have experience of the following: Senior Business Development Manager, Strategic Account Manager, Automotive Sector Sales Manager, Commercial Development Manager, Key Account Director, Head of Business Development (Automotive), Client Solutions Manager, Market Development Manager, Growth & Partnerships Manager, Bid and Tender Manager, Sales & Strategy Manager.REF-
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Portsmouth / Midlands base with travel to client sites Up to £70,000 dependant upon experience, plus car / car allowance, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme About the Role As a Business Development Manager for UPCS you will be responsible for driving strategic growth and market expansion within a designated sector. This will involve the delivery of commercial targets and the implementation of robust sector strategies. You will be a proactive collaborator, have proven experience as a BD Manager, be ready for travel to customer sites, and ideally be based either Portsmouth or Midlands, UK. Both time on-site and time with customers will be prioritised. As part of your key responsibilities you'll: Lead the iterative development of sector strategies by mapping high-potential markets and emerging trends Execute the full sales lifecycle to secure new business that meets or exceeds profitability and growth targets Oversee the submission of detailed bids, tenders, and executive presentations, ensuring strict commercial and financial alignment Cultivate high-value relationships and lead the 'Gate to Great' onboarding process to ensure long-term contract stability Partner with Marketing to deliver sector-specific messaging that articulates a clear competitive advantage Synthesise customer insights into scalable service offerings by collaborating with technical and engineering teams Ensure all growth activities remain synchronised with corporate objectives and the principles of The Unipart Way Maintain a robust opportunity pipeline while providing high-quality cross-vertical leads to support holistic company growth About You We'd love you to have the following skills and experience, but please apply if you think you'd be able to perform well in this role! Proven track record in high-value business development, with a readiness for frequent travel between sites (Portsmouth/Midlands) Ability to leverage professional experience from the Automotive industry or related high-growth sectors A history of successfully driving market penetration and securing sustainable, high-value revenue growth Expert at building 'executive presence' and managing sophisticated relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders Proactive mindset for identifying untapped market potential and converting emerging trends into commercial opportunities Advanced skills in securing favorable commercial terms and presenting complex value propositions to diverse audiences Strong fiscal literacy, including P&L management, margin protection, and the development of robust commercial frameworks Expertise in creating detailed quotations and managing rigorous tender processes to ensure profitability targets are met About Unipart We are a supply chain performance improvement partner. We Design, Make, Move, and Improve components in our customers' supply chains, keeping their operations and assets moving and working better, for longer. Through our commitment to continuously driving operational efficiencies, we improve performance - saving time, cost, and carbon. Our ambition is to be the driving force behind efficient, resilient, and sustainable supply chains. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion We believe that a great workplace is one where you can bring your whole self to work. Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and based entirely on merit. We define merit through a combination of technical skills and the core behaviours that help our people thrive at Unipart. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background or circumstances. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity that exceeds our statutory obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and subsequent legislation. Whether it's your age, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, family status, or any other characteristic that makes you 'you' - it is your talent and potential that we value most. Adjustments for you: We want you to perform at your best. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are here to support you.You may have experience of the following: Senior Business Development Manager, Strategic Account Manager, Automotive Sector Sales Manager, Commercial Development Manager, Key Account Director, Head of Business Development (Automotive), Client Solutions Manager, Market Development Manager, Growth & Partnerships Manager, Bid and Tender Manager, Sales & Strategy Manager.REF-
Imperial Recruitment Group are delighted to announce that we are working a long established organisation to recruit for a Sales & Proposals Director in Adlington on a permanent basis. LOCATION: Hybrid - Adlington SALARY: Competitive (Depending on Experience) HOURS: General office hours (Mon -Fri) JOB OVERVIEW: The Sales & Proposals Director provides leadership and is responsible for the sales pipeline and business development activities, along with proposal management of the bid team to ensure that the generation and active progression of opportunities is significant enough to support and achieve the booking and sales targets. The role is responsible for developing and implementing tools and processes that aid the progress of business development into new business sectors, manage sales pipeline producing accurate forecasting tools and reports for business planning, highlight and manage risk at the front end of all opportunities, generate accurate costing material that is in conjunction with other departments ensuring high throughput of enquiries and effective and efficient handover. The Sales and Proposals Director must effectively communicate the vision of the business, driving accountability, ownership, and measured performance. Translating the overarching business deliverables into clearly defined KPIs. You'll be supported with personalised on the job training, coaching, mentoring and twice-yearly development and performance reviews to help maintain & develop your contributions and competence. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Present and chair meetings with senior representatives from all customers to ensure that our offer is well received and understood, giving the company the best chances of success. Accountable for all sales negotiations and discussions with customers, ensuring that risk, commercial and contractual obligations are accounted for and that safeguard the business. Accountable for reporting weekly & monthly sales pipeline, forecasting and hot opportunities to the Managing Director, including agreed metrics, Go/Get probability, close dates, project timings, resource allocation, Cost, Cashflow, Scope, Risk. Provide sales direction for the business through detailed business development and analysis of markets to ensure sustainability. Drive best practice techniques within the sales and proposals teams. Accountable for all sales activities to ensure that the business has a healthy pipeline of opportunities supporting the financial targets set. Accountable for successfully achieving the sales and booking targets set by group. Accountable for the management, governance and reporting of monthly sales and proposals performance to the Managing Director, including agreed metrics, OTD of bids, forecast reports, pipeline status. Ensures 100% compliance and governance with business policy and procedures. Contributing to the implementation and then ongoing compliance with quality systems to ISO standards and 45001, or equivalent, including planning, preparation, and participation of external audits. Drive continuous improvement strategies with the Senior sales and proposals personnel along with other key stakeholders: process improvement, costing sheet progression, cost reductions, sales material, standardisation of conveyors. Provide effective support for the Sales and proposals team, ensuring technical and commercial support is available as required to ensure all proposals are sufficiently reviewed, approved and achievable, in line with the proposals process. Work with fellow Directors driving collaborative strategies for the group relating to standardisation of policy, process and systems and shared resources. Drive strategy for best practice across all areas of the business, providing leadership, mentoring and guidance to the management team. Develop the Sales and Proposals teams to be more commercially aware of opportunities for competitive advantages, strategic positioning, high risk potentials so that mitigation or reduction measures can be implemented. Minimum Requirements: Demonstrable experience within Material Handling, Construction or / and Structural Steel industries Degree qualified in a technical or business management discipline Experience in a technical sales management role Experience in either a technical sales or proposal management position Experience of owning sales targets, forecasting and pipeline management Critical and analytical thinker, sound decision maker, assertive Able to mentor/lead management teams effectively Experience and understanding of heavy engineering and/or material handling products/processes Strong people management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and with attention to detail Highly organised and able to prioritise workload in a multidisciplinary environment Ability to project strategy clearly, setting goals and objectives for Managers/Senior Managers Experience of presenting up to board level / senior level clients Exceptional leadership, visible, approachable, and with consistency across all business areas Adhere to the business's core values through working relationships, attitude, and behaviour Ability to travel to clients' sites when necessary For more information on this opportunity please feel free to contact the retained recruitment partner Adam Pearson at Imperial Recruitment Group. Imperial Recruitment Group is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Imperial Recruitment Group are delighted to announce that we are working a long established organisation to recruit for a Sales & Proposals Director in Adlington on a permanent basis. LOCATION: Hybrid - Adlington SALARY: Competitive (Depending on Experience) HOURS: General office hours (Mon -Fri) JOB OVERVIEW: The Sales & Proposals Director provides leadership and is responsible for the sales pipeline and business development activities, along with proposal management of the bid team to ensure that the generation and active progression of opportunities is significant enough to support and achieve the booking and sales targets. The role is responsible for developing and implementing tools and processes that aid the progress of business development into new business sectors, manage sales pipeline producing accurate forecasting tools and reports for business planning, highlight and manage risk at the front end of all opportunities, generate accurate costing material that is in conjunction with other departments ensuring high throughput of enquiries and effective and efficient handover. The Sales and Proposals Director must effectively communicate the vision of the business, driving accountability, ownership, and measured performance. Translating the overarching business deliverables into clearly defined KPIs. You'll be supported with personalised on the job training, coaching, mentoring and twice-yearly development and performance reviews to help maintain & develop your contributions and competence. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Present and chair meetings with senior representatives from all customers to ensure that our offer is well received and understood, giving the company the best chances of success. Accountable for all sales negotiations and discussions with customers, ensuring that risk, commercial and contractual obligations are accounted for and that safeguard the business. Accountable for reporting weekly & monthly sales pipeline, forecasting and hot opportunities to the Managing Director, including agreed metrics, Go/Get probability, close dates, project timings, resource allocation, Cost, Cashflow, Scope, Risk. Provide sales direction for the business through detailed business development and analysis of markets to ensure sustainability. Drive best practice techniques within the sales and proposals teams. Accountable for all sales activities to ensure that the business has a healthy pipeline of opportunities supporting the financial targets set. Accountable for successfully achieving the sales and booking targets set by group. Accountable for the management, governance and reporting of monthly sales and proposals performance to the Managing Director, including agreed metrics, OTD of bids, forecast reports, pipeline status. Ensures 100% compliance and governance with business policy and procedures. Contributing to the implementation and then ongoing compliance with quality systems to ISO standards and 45001, or equivalent, including planning, preparation, and participation of external audits. Drive continuous improvement strategies with the Senior sales and proposals personnel along with other key stakeholders: process improvement, costing sheet progression, cost reductions, sales material, standardisation of conveyors. Provide effective support for the Sales and proposals team, ensuring technical and commercial support is available as required to ensure all proposals are sufficiently reviewed, approved and achievable, in line with the proposals process. Work with fellow Directors driving collaborative strategies for the group relating to standardisation of policy, process and systems and shared resources. Drive strategy for best practice across all areas of the business, providing leadership, mentoring and guidance to the management team. Develop the Sales and Proposals teams to be more commercially aware of opportunities for competitive advantages, strategic positioning, high risk potentials so that mitigation or reduction measures can be implemented. Minimum Requirements: Demonstrable experience within Material Handling, Construction or / and Structural Steel industries Degree qualified in a technical or business management discipline Experience in a technical sales management role Experience in either a technical sales or proposal management position Experience of owning sales targets, forecasting and pipeline management Critical and analytical thinker, sound decision maker, assertive Able to mentor/lead management teams effectively Experience and understanding of heavy engineering and/or material handling products/processes Strong people management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and with attention to detail Highly organised and able to prioritise workload in a multidisciplinary environment Ability to project strategy clearly, setting goals and objectives for Managers/Senior Managers Experience of presenting up to board level / senior level clients Exceptional leadership, visible, approachable, and with consistency across all business areas Adhere to the business's core values through working relationships, attitude, and behaviour Ability to travel to clients' sites when necessary For more information on this opportunity please feel free to contact the retained recruitment partner Adam Pearson at Imperial Recruitment Group. Imperial Recruitment Group is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.
Fundraising Manager, Trusts & Statutory National Literacy Trust £42,000-£44,000 Permanent Hybrid (London SW8, 1 day/week) Change life stories. One grant at a time. Literacy is not a given. For millions of children and young people growing up in disadvantaged communities across the UK, a lack of literacy skills shuts doors before they've had the chance to open them. The National Literacy Trust exists to change that and your fundraising will be at the heart of making it happen. We're looking for a Fundraising Manager, Trusts & Statutory to join our Development team and grow our income from charitable trusts and foundations. You'll manage a portfolio of high-value funders, craft compelling proposals, and forge the kind of long-term relationships that sustain our work in 22 of the UK's most under-resourced communities. What you'll be doing Building and managing a pipeline of five and six-figure trust and foundation grants Writing persuasive, evidence-rich funding applications and stewardship reports Developing deep, lasting relationships with funders at all levels, from programme officers to trustees Working in close collaboration with programme leads and the senior management team to align bids with our strategy Supporting and supervising a Trusts and Statutory Executive as a dotted-line report Contributing to income forecasting and budgeting for trustees Representing the charity at sector events and with external stakeholders What we're looking for Significant experience securing and stewarding five and six-figure grants from charitable trusts and foundations Excellent written skills; you write proposals that inspire, not just inform Strong relationship management across a range of internal and external stakeholders Experience managing a funding pipeline with a CRM, and confident working to income targets Ability to juggle multiple deadlines without dropping quality A genuine commitment to social justice and the power of literacy Why join us? We are a rapidly growing organisation with 30 years' experience of changing lives through words. Our funders include the Arts Council, national government departments, and some of the UK's most respected foundations. You'll be joining a collaborative team where your work directly enables programmes in nurseries, schools, prisons and communities across the country. We offer 39 days' annual leave (including bank holidays and Christmas closure), an 8% employer pension contribution, a flexible hybrid working policy, and a culture that genuinely values every member of the team. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Ready to make words matter? If you're as excited about this role as we are, please send your CV or profile to Philippa Randle at Charity People to start the conversation. If your experience aligns with the brief, we'll be in touch with next steps on how to make your formal application. We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform us if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you. Key dates Closing: 9am, on Friday, 15 th of May Interviews: w/c 18 th May Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Fundraising Manager, Trusts & Statutory National Literacy Trust £42,000-£44,000 Permanent Hybrid (London SW8, 1 day/week) Change life stories. One grant at a time. Literacy is not a given. For millions of children and young people growing up in disadvantaged communities across the UK, a lack of literacy skills shuts doors before they've had the chance to open them. The National Literacy Trust exists to change that and your fundraising will be at the heart of making it happen. We're looking for a Fundraising Manager, Trusts & Statutory to join our Development team and grow our income from charitable trusts and foundations. You'll manage a portfolio of high-value funders, craft compelling proposals, and forge the kind of long-term relationships that sustain our work in 22 of the UK's most under-resourced communities. What you'll be doing Building and managing a pipeline of five and six-figure trust and foundation grants Writing persuasive, evidence-rich funding applications and stewardship reports Developing deep, lasting relationships with funders at all levels, from programme officers to trustees Working in close collaboration with programme leads and the senior management team to align bids with our strategy Supporting and supervising a Trusts and Statutory Executive as a dotted-line report Contributing to income forecasting and budgeting for trustees Representing the charity at sector events and with external stakeholders What we're looking for Significant experience securing and stewarding five and six-figure grants from charitable trusts and foundations Excellent written skills; you write proposals that inspire, not just inform Strong relationship management across a range of internal and external stakeholders Experience managing a funding pipeline with a CRM, and confident working to income targets Ability to juggle multiple deadlines without dropping quality A genuine commitment to social justice and the power of literacy Why join us? We are a rapidly growing organisation with 30 years' experience of changing lives through words. Our funders include the Arts Council, national government departments, and some of the UK's most respected foundations. You'll be joining a collaborative team where your work directly enables programmes in nurseries, schools, prisons and communities across the country. We offer 39 days' annual leave (including bank holidays and Christmas closure), an 8% employer pension contribution, a flexible hybrid working policy, and a culture that genuinely values every member of the team. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Ready to make words matter? If you're as excited about this role as we are, please send your CV or profile to Philippa Randle at Charity People to start the conversation. If your experience aligns with the brief, we'll be in touch with next steps on how to make your formal application. We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform us if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you. Key dates Closing: 9am, on Friday, 15 th of May Interviews: w/c 18 th May Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Imperial Recruitment Group are delighted to announce that we are working a long established organisation to recruit for a Sales & Proposals Director in Sunderland on a permanent basis. LOCATION: Remote - Sunderland SALARY: Competitive (Depending on Experience) HOURS: General office hours (Mon -Fri) JOB OVERVIEW: The Sales & Proposals Director provides leadership and is responsible for the sales pipeline and business development activities, along with proposal management of the bid team to ensure that the generation and active progression of opportunities is significant enough to support and achieve the booking and sales targets. The role is responsible for developing and implementing tools and processes that aid the progress of business development into new business sectors, manage sales pipeline producing accurate forecasting tools and reports for business planning, highlight and manage risk at the front end of all opportunities, generate accurate costing material that is in conjunction with other departments ensuring high throughput of enquiries and effective and efficient handover. The Sales and Proposals Director must effectively communicate the vision of the business, driving accountability, ownership, and measured performance. Translating the overarching business deliverables into clearly defined KPIs. You'll be supported with personalised on the job training, coaching, mentoring and twice-yearly development and performance reviews to help maintain & develop your contributions and competence. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Present and chair meetings with senior representatives from all customers to ensure that our offer is well received and understood, giving the company the best chances of success. Accountable for all sales negotiations and discussions with customers, ensuring that risk, commercial and contractual obligations are accounted for and that safeguard the business. Accountable for reporting weekly & monthly sales pipeline, forecasting and hot opportunities to the Managing Director, including agreed metrics, Go/Get probability, close dates, project timings, resource allocation, Cost, Cashflow, Scope, Risk. Provide sales direction for the business through detailed business development and analysis of markets to ensure sustainability. Drive best practice techniques within the sales and proposals teams. Accountable for all sales activities to ensure that the business has a healthy pipeline of opportunities supporting the financial targets set. Accountable for successfully achieving the sales and booking targets set by group. Accountable for the management, governance and reporting of monthly sales and proposals performance to the Managing Director, including agreed metrics, OTD of bids, forecast reports, pipeline status. Ensures 100% compliance and governance with business policy and procedures. Contributing to the implementation and then ongoing compliance with quality systems to ISO standards and 45001, or equivalent, including planning, preparation, and participation of external audits. Drive continuous improvement strategies with the Senior sales and proposals personnel along with other key stakeholders: process improvement, costing sheet progression, cost reductions, sales material, standardisation of conveyors. Provide effective support for the Sales and proposals team, ensuring technical and commercial support is available as required to ensure all proposals are sufficiently reviewed, approved and achievable, in line with the proposals process. Work with fellow Directors driving collaborative strategies for the group relating to standardisation of policy, process and systems and shared resources. Drive strategy for best practice across all areas of the business, providing leadership, mentoring and guidance to the management team. Develop the Sales and Proposals teams to be more commercially aware of opportunities for competitive advantages, strategic positioning, high risk potentials so that mitigation or reduction measures can be implemented. Minimum Requirements: Demonstrable experience within Material Handling, Construction or / and Structural Steel industries Degree qualified in a technical or business management discipline Experience in a technical sales management role Experience in either a technical sales or proposal management position Experience of owning sales targets, forecasting and pipeline management Critical and analytical thinker, sound decision maker, assertive Able to mentor/lead management teams effectively Experience and understanding of heavy engineering and/or material handling products/processes Strong people management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and with attention to detail Highly organised and able to prioritise workload in a multidisciplinary environment Ability to project strategy clearly, setting goals and objectives for Managers/Senior Managers Experience of presenting up to board level / senior level clients Exceptional leadership, visible, approachable, and with consistency across all business areas Adhere to the business's core values through working relationships, attitude, and behaviour Ability to travel to clients' sites when necessary For more information on this opportunity please feel free to contact the retained recruitment partner Adam Pearson at Imperial Recruitment Group. Imperial Recruitment Group is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Imperial Recruitment Group are delighted to announce that we are working a long established organisation to recruit for a Sales & Proposals Director in Sunderland on a permanent basis. LOCATION: Remote - Sunderland SALARY: Competitive (Depending on Experience) HOURS: General office hours (Mon -Fri) JOB OVERVIEW: The Sales & Proposals Director provides leadership and is responsible for the sales pipeline and business development activities, along with proposal management of the bid team to ensure that the generation and active progression of opportunities is significant enough to support and achieve the booking and sales targets. The role is responsible for developing and implementing tools and processes that aid the progress of business development into new business sectors, manage sales pipeline producing accurate forecasting tools and reports for business planning, highlight and manage risk at the front end of all opportunities, generate accurate costing material that is in conjunction with other departments ensuring high throughput of enquiries and effective and efficient handover. The Sales and Proposals Director must effectively communicate the vision of the business, driving accountability, ownership, and measured performance. Translating the overarching business deliverables into clearly defined KPIs. You'll be supported with personalised on the job training, coaching, mentoring and twice-yearly development and performance reviews to help maintain & develop your contributions and competence. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Present and chair meetings with senior representatives from all customers to ensure that our offer is well received and understood, giving the company the best chances of success. Accountable for all sales negotiations and discussions with customers, ensuring that risk, commercial and contractual obligations are accounted for and that safeguard the business. Accountable for reporting weekly & monthly sales pipeline, forecasting and hot opportunities to the Managing Director, including agreed metrics, Go/Get probability, close dates, project timings, resource allocation, Cost, Cashflow, Scope, Risk. Provide sales direction for the business through detailed business development and analysis of markets to ensure sustainability. Drive best practice techniques within the sales and proposals teams. Accountable for all sales activities to ensure that the business has a healthy pipeline of opportunities supporting the financial targets set. Accountable for successfully achieving the sales and booking targets set by group. Accountable for the management, governance and reporting of monthly sales and proposals performance to the Managing Director, including agreed metrics, OTD of bids, forecast reports, pipeline status. Ensures 100% compliance and governance with business policy and procedures. Contributing to the implementation and then ongoing compliance with quality systems to ISO standards and 45001, or equivalent, including planning, preparation, and participation of external audits. Drive continuous improvement strategies with the Senior sales and proposals personnel along with other key stakeholders: process improvement, costing sheet progression, cost reductions, sales material, standardisation of conveyors. Provide effective support for the Sales and proposals team, ensuring technical and commercial support is available as required to ensure all proposals are sufficiently reviewed, approved and achievable, in line with the proposals process. Work with fellow Directors driving collaborative strategies for the group relating to standardisation of policy, process and systems and shared resources. Drive strategy for best practice across all areas of the business, providing leadership, mentoring and guidance to the management team. Develop the Sales and Proposals teams to be more commercially aware of opportunities for competitive advantages, strategic positioning, high risk potentials so that mitigation or reduction measures can be implemented. Minimum Requirements: Demonstrable experience within Material Handling, Construction or / and Structural Steel industries Degree qualified in a technical or business management discipline Experience in a technical sales management role Experience in either a technical sales or proposal management position Experience of owning sales targets, forecasting and pipeline management Critical and analytical thinker, sound decision maker, assertive Able to mentor/lead management teams effectively Experience and understanding of heavy engineering and/or material handling products/processes Strong people management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and with attention to detail Highly organised and able to prioritise workload in a multidisciplinary environment Ability to project strategy clearly, setting goals and objectives for Managers/Senior Managers Experience of presenting up to board level / senior level clients Exceptional leadership, visible, approachable, and with consistency across all business areas Adhere to the business's core values through working relationships, attitude, and behaviour Ability to travel to clients' sites when necessary For more information on this opportunity please feel free to contact the retained recruitment partner Adam Pearson at Imperial Recruitment Group. Imperial Recruitment Group is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.
The Talent Set are excited to partner with a fast-growing international development charity on a Trusts & Foundations Manager role, playing a pivotal role as the charity prepares for a major capital campaign this year. If you re a relationship driven & proactive Trusts fundraiser keen to join a charity with ambitions to empower 1 million women across the world every year, this could be a fantastic next step. The successful candidate will lead the high-value trusts, foundations, and institutional fundraising programme, leading on 5-7 figure approaches and building strong, lasting relationships with funders in the UK and internationally. Key duties include: Lead and deliver the trusts, foundations, and institutional fundraising strategy. Develop and manage a dynamic pipeline of high-value prospects, producing compelling, tailored applications and concept notes aligned with funder priorities. Take ownership of the full bid-writing process, crafting persuasive, well-structured proposals that clearly articulate impact and value for money. Build and steward relationships with trustees, programme officers, and key decision-makers to develop fundable projects and budgets. Ensure excellent reporting and funder stewardship to maximise renewals and uplifts. Line manage one fundraising team member, providing coaching and development. Maintain accurate CRM and grants management records and monitor fundraising performance. About you: A proven track record of securing significant trust & foundations income, including five- and six-figure awards. Extensive experience writing successful, high-value funding applications with exceptional attention to narrative quality. Strong financial acumen and experience developing funder-ready budgets. The ability to analyse funder strategies and translate organisational priorities into compelling cases for support. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong planning, research, and project management abilities. A collaborative, proactive approach and confidence working across cultures. To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application. We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
The Talent Set are excited to partner with a fast-growing international development charity on a Trusts & Foundations Manager role, playing a pivotal role as the charity prepares for a major capital campaign this year. If you re a relationship driven & proactive Trusts fundraiser keen to join a charity with ambitions to empower 1 million women across the world every year, this could be a fantastic next step. The successful candidate will lead the high-value trusts, foundations, and institutional fundraising programme, leading on 5-7 figure approaches and building strong, lasting relationships with funders in the UK and internationally. Key duties include: Lead and deliver the trusts, foundations, and institutional fundraising strategy. Develop and manage a dynamic pipeline of high-value prospects, producing compelling, tailored applications and concept notes aligned with funder priorities. Take ownership of the full bid-writing process, crafting persuasive, well-structured proposals that clearly articulate impact and value for money. Build and steward relationships with trustees, programme officers, and key decision-makers to develop fundable projects and budgets. Ensure excellent reporting and funder stewardship to maximise renewals and uplifts. Line manage one fundraising team member, providing coaching and development. Maintain accurate CRM and grants management records and monitor fundraising performance. About you: A proven track record of securing significant trust & foundations income, including five- and six-figure awards. Extensive experience writing successful, high-value funding applications with exceptional attention to narrative quality. Strong financial acumen and experience developing funder-ready budgets. The ability to analyse funder strategies and translate organisational priorities into compelling cases for support. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong planning, research, and project management abilities. A collaborative, proactive approach and confidence working across cultures. To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application. We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
A vacancy has arisen within the Building Division for an Area Installations Manager . There may also be some travel across the UK. The ideal candidate must be located within the Stamford/Wittering/A1 corridor area and surrounding area and have a full UK driving licence. You will join them on a full-time, permanent basis , and in return, you will receive a competitive salary. Our client is the leading supplier of fitted kitchens and bedrooms for new build homes with a market share of over 50%. They supply leading housebuilders such as Barratt and Taylor Wimpey, as well as developers of inner city high rise projects and social housing providers where a diverse product range and outstanding service sets them apart. Their investment in the largest field based team in the industry, along with outstanding manufacturing capabilities, delivery process and after-sales service means they have built strong long-term relationships with their customers. They are an Equal Opportunities company and abide by the Equalities Act 2010. The Area Installation Manager role: As an Installations Manager you will have full responsibility for leading and managing the installation service across the area, by providing a high level of service to their clients, managing and coordinating subcontract fitters to meet demands and work to the Company quality standards, and ensuring that timescales are met. The key responsibilities of their Area Installation Manager will include: Co-ordinating Installation teams to meet the demanding quality and service requirements. Recruitment of sub-contract labour to provide an adequate fitter capacity. Ensuring area performance targets are achieved. Administrative duties in accordance with the role. A professional manner and promotion of the company image. In order to succeed in this Area Installation Manager role, you must have: A full driving licence with the required vocational entitlement. A valid DCPC. Good verbal communication skills. You will be: Able to communicate confidently with people at all levels. Self-motivated and willing to work as part of a dynamic team. Able to work under pressure to maintain deadlines. Computer literate. Personally presentable at all times. This position will be rewarded with a competitive salary. In order for your application to be taken further please state your required salary. If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you'd like to become their Area Installation Manager, then please click 'apply' today - don't miss out, they'd love to hear from you!
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
A vacancy has arisen within the Building Division for an Area Installations Manager . There may also be some travel across the UK. The ideal candidate must be located within the Stamford/Wittering/A1 corridor area and surrounding area and have a full UK driving licence. You will join them on a full-time, permanent basis , and in return, you will receive a competitive salary. Our client is the leading supplier of fitted kitchens and bedrooms for new build homes with a market share of over 50%. They supply leading housebuilders such as Barratt and Taylor Wimpey, as well as developers of inner city high rise projects and social housing providers where a diverse product range and outstanding service sets them apart. Their investment in the largest field based team in the industry, along with outstanding manufacturing capabilities, delivery process and after-sales service means they have built strong long-term relationships with their customers. They are an Equal Opportunities company and abide by the Equalities Act 2010. The Area Installation Manager role: As an Installations Manager you will have full responsibility for leading and managing the installation service across the area, by providing a high level of service to their clients, managing and coordinating subcontract fitters to meet demands and work to the Company quality standards, and ensuring that timescales are met. The key responsibilities of their Area Installation Manager will include: Co-ordinating Installation teams to meet the demanding quality and service requirements. Recruitment of sub-contract labour to provide an adequate fitter capacity. Ensuring area performance targets are achieved. Administrative duties in accordance with the role. A professional manner and promotion of the company image. In order to succeed in this Area Installation Manager role, you must have: A full driving licence with the required vocational entitlement. A valid DCPC. Good verbal communication skills. You will be: Able to communicate confidently with people at all levels. Self-motivated and willing to work as part of a dynamic team. Able to work under pressure to maintain deadlines. Computer literate. Personally presentable at all times. This position will be rewarded with a competitive salary. In order for your application to be taken further please state your required salary. If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you'd like to become their Area Installation Manager, then please click 'apply' today - don't miss out, they'd love to hear from you!
Tender Co-ordinator Location: Redditch Salary: £25,000 - £31,000 Reference: Our client - a leading organisation within the municipal and commercial engineering sector - is seeking a proactive and highly organised Sales & Tender Co-ordinator to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives under pressure, enjoys managing multiple deadlines and wants to play a key role in supporting national sales operations. The Role As Sales & Tender Co-ordinator, you will be responsible for managing the full tender process from start to finish. Working closely with the commercial and sales teams, you will gather tender documents, prepare accurate submissions, track progress, and ensure deadlines are never missed. You'll also support wider sales activity, handling enquiries, producing quotation packs and maintaining accurate CRM data. This position suits someone who is analytical, detail-driven and enjoys taking ownership of their work in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Source and organise weekly tender opportunities and maintain a live tender enquiry plan. Prepare and submit accurate tenders, bids and quotations within required deadlines. Track, monitor and follow up quotations; maintain a detailed quotation and won/lost log. Maintain and update tender support documentation and sales information. Respond to general sales enquiries and provide brochure/information packs. Complete customer questionnaires relating to company processes, H&S and compliance. Maintain the CRM system with up-to-date and accurate data. Provide administrative support to the Commercial Director and Regional Managers. Supply information on rebate costs for successful framework tenders. Provide holiday/absence cover for other team members when required. Support continuous improvement in processes, accuracy and customer service. About You Essential: GCSEs (or equivalent) and strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office. Excellent communication skills and confidence liaising with customers, suppliers and internal teams. Highly organised with strong planning and prioritisation abilities. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Able to work under pressure and meet strict submission deadlines. Experience in customer care and general administration. Desirable: Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with systems such as Navision, Sage or SAP. Experience in sales order processing, invoicing or tender coordination. Personal Qualities Our client is looking for someone who demonstrates: A positive, proactive "can-do" attitude. Professionalism and calmness under pressure. Strong team orientation, fairness and respect for others. Commitment to continuous improvement and quality. Pride in personal performance and accuracy. Additional Requirements Willingness to travel within the UK (occasional overnight stays may be required). Valid passport; driving licence desirable. Why Apply? This is a varied, fast-paced and rewarding role where you'll have real influence on tender success rates and customer satisfaction, while being part of a supportive and friendly team. If you enjoy responsibility, variety and the challenge of tight deadlines, this could be a brilliant next step.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Tender Co-ordinator Location: Redditch Salary: £25,000 - £31,000 Reference: Our client - a leading organisation within the municipal and commercial engineering sector - is seeking a proactive and highly organised Sales & Tender Co-ordinator to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives under pressure, enjoys managing multiple deadlines and wants to play a key role in supporting national sales operations. The Role As Sales & Tender Co-ordinator, you will be responsible for managing the full tender process from start to finish. Working closely with the commercial and sales teams, you will gather tender documents, prepare accurate submissions, track progress, and ensure deadlines are never missed. You'll also support wider sales activity, handling enquiries, producing quotation packs and maintaining accurate CRM data. This position suits someone who is analytical, detail-driven and enjoys taking ownership of their work in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Source and organise weekly tender opportunities and maintain a live tender enquiry plan. Prepare and submit accurate tenders, bids and quotations within required deadlines. Track, monitor and follow up quotations; maintain a detailed quotation and won/lost log. Maintain and update tender support documentation and sales information. Respond to general sales enquiries and provide brochure/information packs. Complete customer questionnaires relating to company processes, H&S and compliance. Maintain the CRM system with up-to-date and accurate data. Provide administrative support to the Commercial Director and Regional Managers. Supply information on rebate costs for successful framework tenders. Provide holiday/absence cover for other team members when required. Support continuous improvement in processes, accuracy and customer service. About You Essential: GCSEs (or equivalent) and strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office. Excellent communication skills and confidence liaising with customers, suppliers and internal teams. Highly organised with strong planning and prioritisation abilities. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Able to work under pressure and meet strict submission deadlines. Experience in customer care and general administration. Desirable: Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with systems such as Navision, Sage or SAP. Experience in sales order processing, invoicing or tender coordination. Personal Qualities Our client is looking for someone who demonstrates: A positive, proactive "can-do" attitude. Professionalism and calmness under pressure. Strong team orientation, fairness and respect for others. Commitment to continuous improvement and quality. Pride in personal performance and accuracy. Additional Requirements Willingness to travel within the UK (occasional overnight stays may be required). Valid passport; driving licence desirable. Why Apply? This is a varied, fast-paced and rewarding role where you'll have real influence on tender success rates and customer satisfaction, while being part of a supportive and friendly team. If you enjoy responsibility, variety and the challenge of tight deadlines, this could be a brilliant next step.
