Quality Assurance Manager Pontefract (Home of Butterkist Popcorn) On-site This role is a fixed-term contract from February 2026 - February 2027. Join our snack-loving team We're looking for a Quality Assurance Manager to join us at KP Snacks. If you're ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you - this could be your next big move. About the role As our Quality Assurance Manager, you'll manage the day-to-day Quality function for the site. You'll be responsible for driving food safety and quality standards, managing a team of Quality Technologists and reporting into the site Senior Leadership Team. This is a senior role with real impact - you'll lead key technical programmes and represent the Technical function during audits and customer visits. What's in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here's a flavour of what we offer: Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement Comprehensive healthcare support - including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more KP4ME - our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more What will you be doing? Driving food safety and quality standards across the site, including maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS) Leading internal audits to BRC, AIB and customer standards, and managing the site audit team Managing non-conformances and coordinating corrective actions Supporting IWS implementation, particularly the Quality Pillar Daily Management Systems (DMS) Leading 3rd party audit preparation and execution, including customer visits Who are we? We're KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love - from Hula Hoops to McCoy's. In the UK, we're a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We're proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together. We're committed to inclusion We're building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don't tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you - your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there's anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know. We'd love to hear from you if you can bring: Strong influencing skills and a hands-on, operational approach Confidence working in a factory environment and engaging with cross-functional teams Experience managing QMS and HACCP systems in a food manufacturing setting Lead Auditor qualification, Level 4 HACCP and Level 4 Food Hygiene A proven track record in hygiene systems, branded and own-label products, and external customer engagement
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
Quality Assurance Manager Pontefract (Home of Butterkist Popcorn) On-site This role is a fixed-term contract from February 2026 - February 2027. Join our snack-loving team We're looking for a Quality Assurance Manager to join us at KP Snacks. If you're ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you - this could be your next big move. About the role As our Quality Assurance Manager, you'll manage the day-to-day Quality function for the site. You'll be responsible for driving food safety and quality standards, managing a team of Quality Technologists and reporting into the site Senior Leadership Team. This is a senior role with real impact - you'll lead key technical programmes and represent the Technical function during audits and customer visits. What's in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here's a flavour of what we offer: Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement Comprehensive healthcare support - including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more KP4ME - our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more What will you be doing? Driving food safety and quality standards across the site, including maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS) Leading internal audits to BRC, AIB and customer standards, and managing the site audit team Managing non-conformances and coordinating corrective actions Supporting IWS implementation, particularly the Quality Pillar Daily Management Systems (DMS) Leading 3rd party audit preparation and execution, including customer visits Who are we? We're KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love - from Hula Hoops to McCoy's. In the UK, we're a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We're proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together. We're committed to inclusion We're building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don't tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you - your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there's anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know. We'd love to hear from you if you can bring: Strong influencing skills and a hands-on, operational approach Confidence working in a factory environment and engaging with cross-functional teams Experience managing QMS and HACCP systems in a food manufacturing setting Lead Auditor qualification, Level 4 HACCP and Level 4 Food Hygiene A proven track record in hygiene systems, branded and own-label products, and external customer engagement
About the role Join us as a Shift Manager and you'll be part of a team that loves putting customers first. As part of the management team, you'll be responsible for looking after the shop when the Manager isn't around. You will engage and motivate the team, and make sure they have what they need to do an amazing job. We serve our customers across a number of different channels; in-shop, delivery, Click + Collect and drive thru. You'll lead the way in making sure customers have a brilliant experience when shopping with us - whether they order in store or order their food online. While no two shifts will be the same, during a typical shift you can expect to: Inspire the team to deliver amazing results and maintain the excellent standards of the shop Lead by example and serve our customers in a fast and friendly manner Prepare our much-loved products, including making sandwiches and managing the ovens Ensure our displays are fully stocked at all times, with plenty of choice available for our customers Keep the shop looking clean, tidy and presentable What we can offer you Competitive pay paid weekly Colleague discount allowing you and a family member to enjoy up to 50% off your favourite Greggs products Free hot drinks for you to enjoy while on shift Paid breaks allowing you to recharge your batteries We share 10% of all our profits with our colleagues Health and Wellbeing App providing Remote GP and Physiotherapy services Holiday entitlement that grows as your career grows with us Colleague share plans to help you invest and save for your future Pension scheme to help you plan for your future. We'll match your contributions up to 7% Confidential employee assistance app and helpline to help with your wellbeing Long service awards celebrating key milestones in your career Savings and discounts for your everyday shopping, leisure and wellbeing About you You'll be reliable and demonstrate natural leadership abilities, with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service. You'll also be supportive of an inclusive culture - recognising and valuing that difference is good. If you've got previous team supervisory experience in a similar, customer-focused environment, we want to hear from you. If you meet the availability requirements for the role, apply now! About us Here at Greggs, we love what we do, and we have fun! What makes us so special is our culture - how we behave and support each other. Everyone's welcome at Greggs. Whatever their background, preferences or beliefs we want all of our colleagues to feel welcome and able to be themselves at work. You can read more about us here: Greggs Careers About Greggs.
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
About the role Join us as a Shift Manager and you'll be part of a team that loves putting customers first. As part of the management team, you'll be responsible for looking after the shop when the Manager isn't around. You will engage and motivate the team, and make sure they have what they need to do an amazing job. We serve our customers across a number of different channels; in-shop, delivery, Click + Collect and drive thru. You'll lead the way in making sure customers have a brilliant experience when shopping with us - whether they order in store or order their food online. While no two shifts will be the same, during a typical shift you can expect to: Inspire the team to deliver amazing results and maintain the excellent standards of the shop Lead by example and serve our customers in a fast and friendly manner Prepare our much-loved products, including making sandwiches and managing the ovens Ensure our displays are fully stocked at all times, with plenty of choice available for our customers Keep the shop looking clean, tidy and presentable What we can offer you Competitive pay paid weekly Colleague discount allowing you and a family member to enjoy up to 50% off your favourite Greggs products Free hot drinks for you to enjoy while on shift Paid breaks allowing you to recharge your batteries We share 10% of all our profits with our colleagues Health and Wellbeing App providing Remote GP and Physiotherapy services Holiday entitlement that grows as your career grows with us Colleague share plans to help you invest and save for your future Pension scheme to help you plan for your future. We'll match your contributions up to 7% Confidential employee assistance app and helpline to help with your wellbeing Long service awards celebrating key milestones in your career Savings and discounts for your everyday shopping, leisure and wellbeing About you You'll be reliable and demonstrate natural leadership abilities, with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service. You'll also be supportive of an inclusive culture - recognising and valuing that difference is good. If you've got previous team supervisory experience in a similar, customer-focused environment, we want to hear from you. If you meet the availability requirements for the role, apply now! About us Here at Greggs, we love what we do, and we have fun! What makes us so special is our culture - how we behave and support each other. Everyone's welcome at Greggs. Whatever their background, preferences or beliefs we want all of our colleagues to feel welcome and able to be themselves at work. You can read more about us here: Greggs Careers About Greggs.
Job Description Sysco are currently recruiting for a Services Engineer to join the Newhouse Technology team reporting to the Services Engineer Manager. As the Services Engineer it is your responsibility to provide both onsite and remote 2nd line technical support of end user technology throughout Sysco GB. Promoting excellent customer service, dealing with colleagues in a professional, friendly and helpful manner. This role is working on site in our Newhouse, Scotland depot, and is covering Inverness and Dundee, so you must be based in Scotland, and a good degree of flexibility is required for travel to these depots when needed. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Provide both onsite and remote 2nd line support for end-users Ability to prioritise workload to ensure service levels are maintained. Management and closure of incidents and service requests via the helpdesk ticketing system, owning through to resolution. Proactive replacement of end of life assets, including the asset disposal or recycling of the old device. Provide IT Induction for new starters, ensuring they have the hardware and software required to perform in their role. Administration of mobile devices via an MDM platform and SIM card connections Maintain accurate asset inventory of IT hardware, including but not limited to Laptops, Desktops, Printers, Networking hardware including switches, routers and access points, mobile phones, tablet devices, UPS and Comms Room Air Conditioning Ensure that changes are made in accordance to change management guidelines and policies. Providing support to projects as required to support the deployment of new technologies. About you: The successful candidate will have a good working knowledge of maintaining IT security, infrastructure, and service standards as well as a technical knowledge of Microsoft product base including client Operating Systems (Windows 10 and 11) Teams, Office 365 and Azure. You will have experience of administering MDM platforms such as Endpoint Manager (Intune) an understanding of networking (Wireless, LAN and WAN). You must have excellent interpersonal skills and be customer service focused with a keen attention to detail which is essential in maintaining accurate inventory data and documentation. You should have experience of supporting networked printers and proven troubleshooting skills for hardware and application support as well as active Directory / Azure AD understanding and administration experience. It is highly advantageous that the successful candidate has an ITIL V3/ V4 foundation certificate and experience of service delivery frameworks. What we offer: A competitive salary Pension scheme Generous holiday allowance of 25 days, with option to purchase additional holidays + bank holidays. Huge discounts on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products through our staff shop Discounts on Cinema tickets, shopping and earn cashback on purchases through Sodexo. Recognition awards and Incentives Real career opportunities - being part of Sysco, the world's leading foodservice business, opens a world of possibility.
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
Job Description Sysco are currently recruiting for a Services Engineer to join the Newhouse Technology team reporting to the Services Engineer Manager. As the Services Engineer it is your responsibility to provide both onsite and remote 2nd line technical support of end user technology throughout Sysco GB. Promoting excellent customer service, dealing with colleagues in a professional, friendly and helpful manner. This role is working on site in our Newhouse, Scotland depot, and is covering Inverness and Dundee, so you must be based in Scotland, and a good degree of flexibility is required for travel to these depots when needed. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Provide both onsite and remote 2nd line support for end-users Ability to prioritise workload to ensure service levels are maintained. Management and closure of incidents and service requests via the helpdesk ticketing system, owning through to resolution. Proactive replacement of end of life assets, including the asset disposal or recycling of the old device. Provide IT Induction for new starters, ensuring they have the hardware and software required to perform in their role. Administration of mobile devices via an MDM platform and SIM card connections Maintain accurate asset inventory of IT hardware, including but not limited to Laptops, Desktops, Printers, Networking hardware including switches, routers and access points, mobile phones, tablet devices, UPS and Comms Room Air Conditioning Ensure that changes are made in accordance to change management guidelines and policies. Providing support to projects as required to support the deployment of new technologies. About you: The successful candidate will have a good working knowledge of maintaining IT security, infrastructure, and service standards as well as a technical knowledge of Microsoft product base including client Operating Systems (Windows 10 and 11) Teams, Office 365 and Azure. You will have experience of administering MDM platforms such as Endpoint Manager (Intune) an understanding of networking (Wireless, LAN and WAN). You must have excellent interpersonal skills and be customer service focused with a keen attention to detail which is essential in maintaining accurate inventory data and documentation. You should have experience of supporting networked printers and proven troubleshooting skills for hardware and application support as well as active Directory / Azure AD understanding and administration experience. It is highly advantageous that the successful candidate has an ITIL V3/ V4 foundation certificate and experience of service delivery frameworks. What we offer: A competitive salary Pension scheme Generous holiday allowance of 25 days, with option to purchase additional holidays + bank holidays. Huge discounts on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products through our staff shop Discounts on Cinema tickets, shopping and earn cashback on purchases through Sodexo. Recognition awards and Incentives Real career opportunities - being part of Sysco, the world's leading foodservice business, opens a world of possibility.
Business Development Manager (Waste Management) 45,000 - 52,000 DOE + Progression + Enhanced Holiday + Company Car + Ongoing Development + Great Company Benefits M3 / M4 Corridor (Hampshire / Berkshire / Surrey) Are you a Business Development Manager or Salesperson with waste management experience looking to take ownership of a high-value patch for a growing leader in recycling and demolition services? This company is a leading privately-owned waste management and recycling specialist operating across Hampshire, Berkshire, Surrey and surrounding areas. They provide demolition, aggregates, ready-mix concrete and waste services to construction, industrial and commercial clients, with multiple recycling facilities, a large fleet, and a strong focus on sustainability, compliance, and ongoing growth. In this field-based role, you will drive sales and business development across your patch, manage key accounts, win new clients, support tenders and bids, and work closely with operations and customer service to deliver excellent service and growth. This role would suit a BDM or Salesperson with waste management experience looking for a field-based role with responsibility for key accounts and growth opportunities. The Role: Drive sales and business development across your patch Manage and grow key accounts Win new clients and identify opportunities Support tenders, bids, and contract proposals Liaise with operations, transport, and customer service to ensure excellent delivery Maintain an up-to-date sales pipeline and reports The Person: Waste management or construction services sales experience Full UK driving licence If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Reference Number: BBBH23013 We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
Business Development Manager (Waste Management) 45,000 - 52,000 DOE + Progression + Enhanced Holiday + Company Car + Ongoing Development + Great Company Benefits M3 / M4 Corridor (Hampshire / Berkshire / Surrey) Are you a Business Development Manager or Salesperson with waste management experience looking to take ownership of a high-value patch for a growing leader in recycling and demolition services? This company is a leading privately-owned waste management and recycling specialist operating across Hampshire, Berkshire, Surrey and surrounding areas. They provide demolition, aggregates, ready-mix concrete and waste services to construction, industrial and commercial clients, with multiple recycling facilities, a large fleet, and a strong focus on sustainability, compliance, and ongoing growth. In this field-based role, you will drive sales and business development across your patch, manage key accounts, win new clients, support tenders and bids, and work closely with operations and customer service to deliver excellent service and growth. This role would suit a BDM or Salesperson with waste management experience looking for a field-based role with responsibility for key accounts and growth opportunities. The Role: Drive sales and business development across your patch Manage and grow key accounts Win new clients and identify opportunities Support tenders, bids, and contract proposals Liaise with operations, transport, and customer service to ensure excellent delivery Maintain an up-to-date sales pipeline and reports The Person: Waste management or construction services sales experience Full UK driving licence If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Reference Number: BBBH23013 We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Join us, be part of more. Were so much more than an energy company. Were a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesnt rely on fossil fuels whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. Thats why working here is . We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it. About your team: At British Gas, our mission is to sell it and mend it. Were the household heroes powering 1 in 3 homes in the UK but supplying energy is just part of what we do. Were making the UKs homes greener and more energy efficient, together with our friends at Hive. By using their clever tech like thermostats, heat pumps, solar panels and EV chargers, were making it cheaper and easier to reduce your homes carbon-footprint. And with our Peak Save programme, were actively rewarding better energy use too. About your role: We need Smart engineers to join our team of experienced Engineers, to ensure that our customers get the help they need, when they need it. Base Salary is £38,589 with uncapped OTE - £44,480 (plus London Weighting where applicable) is a realistic expectation through our fantastic field reward scheme. Being there for our customers is our priority. Whether attending a new installation or a complex repair you will be representing British Gas in the customers home. You will have plenty of support from our managers, mentors, and engineer colleagues but some of the jobs can be challenging and you will need a minimum of 2 years qualified experience to tackle most jobs. Here's what were looking for: Ideally a min of 2 years or more experience in domestic gas & electric meter installations CCN1 or CMA1 & MET1 Qualifications or an industry recognised equivalent Why should you apply? Were not a perfect place but were a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. Thats why weve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority. Help us, help you. We would love for you to share any information about yourself throughout our recruitment process so that we can better understand you and help shape your journey. JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
Join us, be part of more. Were so much more than an energy company. Were a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesnt rely on fossil fuels whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. Thats why working here is . We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it. About your team: At British Gas, our mission is to sell it and mend it. Were the household heroes powering 1 in 3 homes in the UK but supplying energy is just part of what we do. Were making the UKs homes greener and more energy efficient, together with our friends at Hive. By using their clever tech like thermostats, heat pumps, solar panels and EV chargers, were making it cheaper and easier to reduce your homes carbon-footprint. And with our Peak Save programme, were actively rewarding better energy use too. About your role: We need Smart engineers to join our team of experienced Engineers, to ensure that our customers get the help they need, when they need it. Base Salary is £38,589 with uncapped OTE - £44,480 (plus London Weighting where applicable) is a realistic expectation through our fantastic field reward scheme. Being there for our customers is our priority. Whether attending a new installation or a complex repair you will be representing British Gas in the customers home. You will have plenty of support from our managers, mentors, and engineer colleagues but some of the jobs can be challenging and you will need a minimum of 2 years qualified experience to tackle most jobs. Here's what were looking for: Ideally a min of 2 years or more experience in domestic gas & electric meter installations CCN1 or CMA1 & MET1 Qualifications or an industry recognised equivalent Why should you apply? Were not a perfect place but were a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. Thats why weve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority. Help us, help you. We would love for you to share any information about yourself throughout our recruitment process so that we can better understand you and help shape your journey. JBRP1_UKTJ
Overview Updraft. Helping you make changes that pay off. Updraft is an award winning, FCA-authorised, high-growth fintech based in London. Our vision is to revolutionise the way people spend and think about money, by automating the day to day decisions involved in managing money and mainstream borrowings like credit cards, overdrafts and other loans. A 360 degree spending view across all your financial accounts (using Open banking) A free credit report with tips and guidance to help improve your credit score Native AI led personalised financial planning to help users manage money, pay off their debts and improve their credit scores Intelligent lending products to help reduce cost of credit We have built scale and are getting well recognised in the UK fintech ecosystem. 800k+ users of the mobile app that has helped users swap c £500 m of costly credit-card debt for smarter credit, putting hundreds of thousands on a path to better financial health The product is highly rated by our customers. We are rated 4.8 on Trustpilot, 4.8 on the Play Store, and 4.4 on the iOS Store We are selected for Technation Future Fifty 2025 - a program that recognizes and supports successful and innovative scaleups to IPOs - 30% of UK unicorns have come out of this program. Updraft once again featured on the Sifted 100 UK startups - among only 25 companies to have made the list over both years 2024 and 2025 We are looking for exceptional talent to join us on our next stage of growth with a compelling proposition - purpose you can feel, impact you can measure, and ownership you'll actually hold. Expect a hybrid, London-hub culture where cross-functional squads tackle real-world problems with cutting-edge tech; generous learning budgets and wellness benefits; and the freedom to experiment, ship, and see your work reflected in customers' financial freedom. At Updraft, you'll help build a fairer credit system. The Role The role will lead Updraft's Underwriting team. The role will be responsible for all of the procedures within Underwriting, constantly improving them to optimise speed of decision with business outcome. They will also be responsible for Fraud, both at the application stage and post-application where a customer has potentially been a victim of fraud. We're looking for someone who can take ownership of these areas and drive significant process improvement through automation and AI development whilst also improving overall business performance. The successful candidate will be able to set the overall strategy and identify relevant automation use cases through appropriate leadership and collaboration whilst being hands-on and having enough technical knowledge to work with Engineering to deliver on the changes. The position is ideal for someone with experience in Underwriting within consumer lending, particularly within fast-paced, technology-driven financial services environments. You will be reporting to the COO. Key Responsibilities Own the Underwriting policy and procedures, making continual improvements to ensure they align to new business campaigns and application types Review cases where a customer has been a victim of fraud to determine the appropriate outcome Provide regular feedback to the Credit Risk team on quality of referrals and opportunity for improvement Deliver fast-paced change through automation and AI to improve process efficiency and effectiveness Lead a team of human and AI agents to deliver against Underwriting targets Personally review referrals, when necessary, to ensure the team remains within SLA Present key MI to the leadership team on a regular basis, alongside plans of how to continually improve performance Work closely with Data Science, Engineering, Compliance, and other customer facing teams to ensure decisions support both customer outcomes and regulatory standards. Qualifications Experience: Strong background in Underwriting within Consumer Lending Start-Up Culture: Familiarity with start-up culture and comfort with fast-paced, evolving environments AI & Automation: Proven track record of improving efficiency through use of AI and automation Leadership: Proven experience in leading teams and managing cross-functional initiatives Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders and provide updates to the leadership team effectively Previous experience with consumer finance, particularly in credit cards, personal loans, or buy-now-pay-later products Benefits Flexible hybrid working Pension and Medical plan Opportunities for career growth within a high-growth fintech
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
Overview Updraft. Helping you make changes that pay off. Updraft is an award winning, FCA-authorised, high-growth fintech based in London. Our vision is to revolutionise the way people spend and think about money, by automating the day to day decisions involved in managing money and mainstream borrowings like credit cards, overdrafts and other loans. A 360 degree spending view across all your financial accounts (using Open banking) A free credit report with tips and guidance to help improve your credit score Native AI led personalised financial planning to help users manage money, pay off their debts and improve their credit scores Intelligent lending products to help reduce cost of credit We have built scale and are getting well recognised in the UK fintech ecosystem. 800k+ users of the mobile app that has helped users swap c £500 m of costly credit-card debt for smarter credit, putting hundreds of thousands on a path to better financial health The product is highly rated by our customers. We are rated 4.8 on Trustpilot, 4.8 on the Play Store, and 4.4 on the iOS Store We are selected for Technation Future Fifty 2025 - a program that recognizes and supports successful and innovative scaleups to IPOs - 30% of UK unicorns have come out of this program. Updraft once again featured on the Sifted 100 UK startups - among only 25 companies to have made the list over both years 2024 and 2025 We are looking for exceptional talent to join us on our next stage of growth with a compelling proposition - purpose you can feel, impact you can measure, and ownership you'll actually hold. Expect a hybrid, London-hub culture where cross-functional squads tackle real-world problems with cutting-edge tech; generous learning budgets and wellness benefits; and the freedom to experiment, ship, and see your work reflected in customers' financial freedom. At Updraft, you'll help build a fairer credit system. The Role The role will lead Updraft's Underwriting team. The role will be responsible for all of the procedures within Underwriting, constantly improving them to optimise speed of decision with business outcome. They will also be responsible for Fraud, both at the application stage and post-application where a customer has potentially been a victim of fraud. We're looking for someone who can take ownership of these areas and drive significant process improvement through automation and AI development whilst also improving overall business performance. The successful candidate will be able to set the overall strategy and identify relevant automation use cases through appropriate leadership and collaboration whilst being hands-on and having enough technical knowledge to work with Engineering to deliver on the changes. The position is ideal for someone with experience in Underwriting within consumer lending, particularly within fast-paced, technology-driven financial services environments. You will be reporting to the COO. Key Responsibilities Own the Underwriting policy and procedures, making continual improvements to ensure they align to new business campaigns and application types Review cases where a customer has been a victim of fraud to determine the appropriate outcome Provide regular feedback to the Credit Risk team on quality of referrals and opportunity for improvement Deliver fast-paced change through automation and AI to improve process efficiency and effectiveness Lead a team of human and AI agents to deliver against Underwriting targets Personally review referrals, when necessary, to ensure the team remains within SLA Present key MI to the leadership team on a regular basis, alongside plans of how to continually improve performance Work closely with Data Science, Engineering, Compliance, and other customer facing teams to ensure decisions support both customer outcomes and regulatory standards. Qualifications Experience: Strong background in Underwriting within Consumer Lending Start-Up Culture: Familiarity with start-up culture and comfort with fast-paced, evolving environments AI & Automation: Proven track record of improving efficiency through use of AI and automation Leadership: Proven experience in leading teams and managing cross-functional initiatives Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders and provide updates to the leadership team effectively Previous experience with consumer finance, particularly in credit cards, personal loans, or buy-now-pay-later products Benefits Flexible hybrid working Pension and Medical plan Opportunities for career growth within a high-growth fintech
# We are Ultra Precision Control Systems Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected.We solve our customers' problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles.We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back.# Flexible Working Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.# Job DescriptionUltra Precision Control Systems (PCS) is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industries. We support our global military and civil customers (key industry primes such as Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon and Gulfstream) by providing innovative electronic, electro-mechanical and pneumatic solutions that meet operational, reliability and environmental needs for safety critical and high integrity applications. We also provide equipment for modern military land vehicles that improve their reliability and performance whilst reducing the burden on their operators and maintainers. Our products are integrated onto market leading platforms such as F-35, Eurofighter Typhoon, Gripen, A400M, Boeing 787, Airbus A350, Gulfstream G650, Ajax and Challenger vehicles to name but a few. The product portfolio at Ultra PCS ranges from blue sky research programmes and new to market products, development, production, through to after-market solutions. Key responsibilities Ensure and maintain effective commercial governance in accordance with policies, procedures and processes Support implementation of commercial objectives and their effective management and achievement Implementation of effective contract management during project lifecycles for the IPT, including customer liaison and customer relationship management on contractual matters Contribute to the commercial aspects of Bids, including the drafting of terms and conditions and clearance through the Bid review process Preparation, review and negotiation of agreements including, but not limited to NDAs/PIAs, MoUs, LTAs, Agency Agreements, PDS, Teaming Agreements, to protect Ultra's commercial and financial interests. Ensure the effective flow of prime terms into contractual arrangements with suppliers Implementation of effective contract management during project lifecycles for the IPT Lead contract negotiations for non-strategic bids and subcontracts. Support strategic bids and contract negotiations Identification and mitigation of commercial and contractual risk throughout the project lifecycle from bid to closure Negotiation and management of any bank issued bonds and guarantees to mitigate risk and ensure timely return from issuing and counter guaranteeing banks Implementation of the appropriate commercial / contractual arrangements for the delivery of the IPT's strategic projects and programmes, ensuring that such arrangements protect Ultra's commercial and financial interests Propose and manage effective arrangements for non-strategic projects and programmes Maintaining the strategically important Contracts Register and delivery of commercial analysis and reports and briefs along with inputs to CSRs and participate in senior level discussions Support implementation and management of key business processes ensuring commercial integrity of activities through the bid review process ensuring that all business development opportunities and bids meet agreed commercial criteria including risk-reward balance Support other commercial team members in the further development of overall commercial awareness across the enterprise Work collaboratively with and support the IPT and other functions. Share ownership of problems and actively support resolution strategies, plans and actions Implement strategic decisions, in conjunction with Engineering, regarding the implementation of IP management policies. Ensure continued protection and management of IP and confidential information Support government contracting price investigations. Provide management level reports detailing outcomes and any action plans Contribute to continuous improvement by supporting achievement of functional OKRs Support development and maintenance of commercial and contracting, procedures and policies and templates and implement them in assigned areas to support improved business effectiveness. Keep up to date with and research new commercial developments in assigned areas and assist in assessing their advantage to the business Knowledge, skills and experience Essential A minimum of 5 years prior commercial experience in an aerospace, defence or a related technology industry, demonstrating all, or substantially all, of the above responsibilities Well organised and confident individual able to take the lead on business issues Previous experience in a customer interface role Can demonstrate the ability to identify key areas in contract terms supplied by other parties that, if accepted, would represent a significant risk to the Company A lateral thinker that demonstrates Commercial awareness, business acumen and an attention to detail whilst meeting challenging deadlines Confidence with numbers Good communicator - oral and written Can demonstrate the ability to effectively liaise with internal and external customers and stakeholders Works effectively in a team Self-motivated and proactively able to manage own work to in order to achieve objectives Use own initiative within the scope of the role Plans work and delivers on time, with agility to re-plan priorities to meet the needs of the business Demonstrates a high level of integrity and inspires trust Ability to identify and develop solutions to problems Demonstrates a "Can do" positive attitude, with a willingness to develop Good application of Microsoft packages and relevant software Embraces and shares Ultra's APSIRE values Desirable Working experience of US Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARS and DFARS) Working experience of US TINA Appreciation of UK and US export control regulations Recognition of contract law Qualifications Degree educated in a Business or related subject is essential Post-graduation Commercial certifications (such as WCC CCM) is desirable Benefits: Every employee is critical to our success and as such we offer a range of flexible employee benefits along with career development opportunities. Flexible working within core working hours 25 days holiday (185 hrs) with the option to buy/sell 5 days (37 hrs) plus bank holidays 4 times your annual salary in life assurance Flexible benefits package Pension Scheme - Less than 5 years' service up to 5.5% employer contributions, 5 years' service + up to 7.5% employer contributions. Sports and Social club Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team eventsYou couldn't be joining the team and Ultra at a more exciting time. Therefore if this sounds of interest, please follow the application process# Nationality Requirements Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
# We are Ultra Precision Control Systems Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected.We solve our customers' problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles.We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back.# Flexible Working Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.# Job DescriptionUltra Precision Control Systems (PCS) is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industries. We support our global military and civil customers (key industry primes such as Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon and Gulfstream) by providing innovative electronic, electro-mechanical and pneumatic solutions that meet operational, reliability and environmental needs for safety critical and high integrity applications. We also provide equipment for modern military land vehicles that improve their reliability and performance whilst reducing the burden on their operators and maintainers. Our products are integrated onto market leading platforms such as F-35, Eurofighter Typhoon, Gripen, A400M, Boeing 787, Airbus A350, Gulfstream G650, Ajax and Challenger vehicles to name but a few. The product portfolio at Ultra PCS ranges from blue sky research programmes and new to market products, development, production, through to after-market solutions. Key responsibilities Ensure and maintain effective commercial governance in accordance with policies, procedures and processes Support implementation of commercial objectives and their effective management and achievement Implementation of effective contract management during project lifecycles for the IPT, including customer liaison and customer relationship management on contractual matters Contribute to the commercial aspects of Bids, including the drafting of terms and conditions and clearance through the Bid review process Preparation, review and negotiation of agreements including, but not limited to NDAs/PIAs, MoUs, LTAs, Agency Agreements, PDS, Teaming Agreements, to protect Ultra's commercial and financial interests. Ensure the effective flow of prime terms into contractual arrangements with suppliers Implementation of effective contract management during project lifecycles for the IPT Lead contract negotiations for non-strategic bids and subcontracts. Support strategic bids and contract negotiations Identification and mitigation of commercial and contractual risk throughout the project lifecycle from bid to closure Negotiation and management of any bank issued bonds and guarantees to mitigate risk and ensure timely return from issuing and counter guaranteeing banks Implementation of the appropriate commercial / contractual arrangements for the delivery of the IPT's strategic projects and programmes, ensuring that such arrangements protect Ultra's commercial and financial interests Propose and manage effective arrangements for non-strategic projects and programmes Maintaining the strategically important Contracts Register and delivery of commercial analysis and reports and briefs along with inputs to CSRs and participate in senior level discussions Support implementation and management of key business processes ensuring commercial integrity of activities through the bid review process ensuring that all business development opportunities and bids meet agreed commercial criteria including risk-reward balance Support other commercial team members in the further development of overall commercial awareness across the enterprise Work collaboratively with and support the IPT and other functions. Share ownership of problems and actively support resolution strategies, plans and actions Implement strategic decisions, in conjunction with Engineering, regarding the implementation of IP management policies. Ensure continued protection and management of IP and confidential information Support government contracting price investigations. Provide management level reports detailing outcomes and any action plans Contribute to continuous improvement by supporting achievement of functional OKRs Support development and maintenance of commercial and contracting, procedures and policies and templates and implement them in assigned areas to support improved business effectiveness. Keep up to date with and research new commercial developments in assigned areas and assist in assessing their advantage to the business Knowledge, skills and experience Essential A minimum of 5 years prior commercial experience in an aerospace, defence or a related technology industry, demonstrating all, or substantially all, of the above responsibilities Well organised and confident individual able to take the lead on business issues Previous experience in a customer interface role Can demonstrate the ability to identify key areas in contract terms supplied by other parties that, if accepted, would represent a significant risk to the Company A lateral thinker that demonstrates Commercial awareness, business acumen and an attention to detail whilst meeting challenging deadlines Confidence with numbers Good communicator - oral and written Can demonstrate the ability to effectively liaise with internal and external customers and stakeholders Works effectively in a team Self-motivated and proactively able to manage own work to in order to achieve objectives Use own initiative within the scope of the role Plans work and delivers on time, with agility to re-plan priorities to meet the needs of the business Demonstrates a high level of integrity and inspires trust Ability to identify and develop solutions to problems Demonstrates a "Can do" positive attitude, with a willingness to develop Good application of Microsoft packages and relevant software Embraces and shares Ultra's APSIRE values Desirable Working experience of US Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARS and DFARS) Working experience of US TINA Appreciation of UK and US export control regulations Recognition of contract law Qualifications Degree educated in a Business or related subject is essential Post-graduation Commercial certifications (such as WCC CCM) is desirable Benefits: Every employee is critical to our success and as such we offer a range of flexible employee benefits along with career development opportunities. Flexible working within core working hours 25 days holiday (185 hrs) with the option to buy/sell 5 days (37 hrs) plus bank holidays 4 times your annual salary in life assurance Flexible benefits package Pension Scheme - Less than 5 years' service up to 5.5% employer contributions, 5 years' service + up to 7.5% employer contributions. Sports and Social club Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team eventsYou couldn't be joining the team and Ultra at a more exciting time. Therefore if this sounds of interest, please follow the application process# Nationality Requirements Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake
Job Title: Head of Security & Emergency Planning Location: This role can be based at either our Chelmsford or Cambridge campus but there is an expectation that the post holder will be visible across all campuses. Salary: £58,225 - £67,468 per year Job type: Full Time, Permanent Closing Date: 30/11/2025 About The University: The University is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. The University holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). The University's research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK's Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK's leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK. About the role: The Safety & Security Department are part of the Office of the Secretary and Clerk which is one of the key Professional Services that support the operation of the university. The role of Head of Security & Emergency Planning is responsible for both the Strategic direction as well as the ongoing operational management of the Safety & Security Department. You will be responsible for a Safety & Security Department consisting of over 35 staff, including Duty Managers, Safety & Security Officers, Control Room Operators and Receptionists. You will be accountable for the security provision across four campuses: Cambridge Chelmsford, Writtle, and Peterborough. The Head of Security also has responsibility for external security contracts, such as the contract that provides additional resource for university events, including graduations, along with the CCTV and Access Control contracts. As the post holder you will also lead on Emergency Planning as part of your role, where you will plan and deliver an Annual Emergency Exercise. You will be a great communicator working with a variety of people, building strong working relationships both internally and externally. As a trusted partner you will deliver complex information sensitively and professionally to a wide and varied number of stakeholders both internal and external. You will be committed to continuous improvement and will look for new ways to improve the efficiency of the service. As an employer we encourage and welcome new ideas and innovations. It is expected that applicants for this role will have both security knowledge as well as experience of managing a large team in a customer facing role. If you have previous relevant experience, ideally gained in an education environment, competent IT skills, a customer-centric ethos and can demonstrate commitment to our values then we'd love to hear from you. If you have the ability to think innovatively, possess good interpersonal and negotiating skills and can uphold our values with the willingness to contribute to the collective life of the Service then we do hope you'll express an interest in joining us. To progress further you will have a minimum of a Higher degree plus demonstrable professional experience for the role or relevant professional/degree level qualification (Chartered where appropriate) and significant demonstrable professional experience for the role. Interviews will be held week commencing 8th December 2025. We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that the university will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates. This appointment is subject to an enhanced level children's and adults barred list disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We value diversity at the university and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working. Please click on the APPLY button where you will be redirected to our website where you can find out more about this opportunity. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Director of Security and Resilience, Head of Corporate Security and Risk, Chief Security Officer, Director of Business Continuity and Operations, will also be considered for this role.
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Head of Security & Emergency Planning Location: This role can be based at either our Chelmsford or Cambridge campus but there is an expectation that the post holder will be visible across all campuses. Salary: £58,225 - £67,468 per year Job type: Full Time, Permanent Closing Date: 30/11/2025 About The University: The University is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. The University holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). The University's research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK's Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK's leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK. About the role: The Safety & Security Department are part of the Office of the Secretary and Clerk which is one of the key Professional Services that support the operation of the university. The role of Head of Security & Emergency Planning is responsible for both the Strategic direction as well as the ongoing operational management of the Safety & Security Department. You will be responsible for a Safety & Security Department consisting of over 35 staff, including Duty Managers, Safety & Security Officers, Control Room Operators and Receptionists. You will be accountable for the security provision across four campuses: Cambridge Chelmsford, Writtle, and Peterborough. The Head of Security also has responsibility for external security contracts, such as the contract that provides additional resource for university events, including graduations, along with the CCTV and Access Control contracts. As the post holder you will also lead on Emergency Planning as part of your role, where you will plan and deliver an Annual Emergency Exercise. You will be a great communicator working with a variety of people, building strong working relationships both internally and externally. As a trusted partner you will deliver complex information sensitively and professionally to a wide and varied number of stakeholders both internal and external. You will be committed to continuous improvement and will look for new ways to improve the efficiency of the service. As an employer we encourage and welcome new ideas and innovations. It is expected that applicants for this role will have both security knowledge as well as experience of managing a large team in a customer facing role. If you have previous relevant experience, ideally gained in an education environment, competent IT skills, a customer-centric ethos and can demonstrate commitment to our values then we'd love to hear from you. If you have the ability to think innovatively, possess good interpersonal and negotiating skills and can uphold our values with the willingness to contribute to the collective life of the Service then we do hope you'll express an interest in joining us. To progress further you will have a minimum of a Higher degree plus demonstrable professional experience for the role or relevant professional/degree level qualification (Chartered where appropriate) and significant demonstrable professional experience for the role. Interviews will be held week commencing 8th December 2025. We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that the university will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates. This appointment is subject to an enhanced level children's and adults barred list disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We value diversity at the university and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working. Please click on the APPLY button where you will be redirected to our website where you can find out more about this opportunity. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Director of Security and Resilience, Head of Corporate Security and Risk, Chief Security Officer, Director of Business Continuity and Operations, will also be considered for this role.
We're recruiting an experienced Catering Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Chartwells on a part time basis, contracted to 25 hours per week. As a Catering Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Could you shine as Chartwells's next Catering Manager? Here's what you need to know before applying: Your key responsibilities will include: Preparing delicious food to the highest standards Supervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service Overseeing the efficiency of all in-unit catering operations, including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image Identifying opportunities for new food or service concepts to drive sales Liaising between customers and our culinary and service teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams. Our ideal Catering Manager will: Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service Have a minimum of two years of catering experience Have experience managing teams in a similar role Hold an NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate Demonstrate brilliant financial acumen Have excellent communication and organisational skills Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children. Job Reference: com/1911/(phone number removed)/(phone number removed)/BU Schools Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
We're recruiting an experienced Catering Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Chartwells on a part time basis, contracted to 25 hours per week. As a Catering Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Could you shine as Chartwells's next Catering Manager? Here's what you need to know before applying: Your key responsibilities will include: Preparing delicious food to the highest standards Supervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service Overseeing the efficiency of all in-unit catering operations, including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image Identifying opportunities for new food or service concepts to drive sales Liaising between customers and our culinary and service teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams. Our ideal Catering Manager will: Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service Have a minimum of two years of catering experience Have experience managing teams in a similar role Hold an NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate Demonstrate brilliant financial acumen Have excellent communication and organisational skills Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children. Job Reference: com/1911/(phone number removed)/(phone number removed)/BU Schools Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
We are seeking an ICT Application Project Manager for a respected charity providing education, care, and employment opportunities for people with learning disabilities. With over 600 learners and residents supported by around 700 staff, the charity s ICT network and software systems are vital to ensuring safety, communication, and service excellence every day. Reporting to the Head of Information Services, the ICT Application Project Manager will oversee all data-driven projects and software development across the organisation. You will manage one direct report and coordinate external development partners, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, securely, and within budget. The role involves maintaining supplier relationships, improving ICT service delivery, developing change management processes, and supporting Cyber Essentials compliance. The Application Project Manager will have proven experience in project and change management, software development oversight, and stakeholder engagement. You will be proficient in MS Power BI for data visualisation and reporting, experienced in building and maintaining data staging environments and implementing caching strategies to improve performance. With strong customer facing skills, you will bring leadership, analytical, and communication skills coupled with a solid understanding of GDPR and data security. A formal Project Management qualification (or equivalent experience) is desirable. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required as this role is set across three sites. This is a hybrid role, 37.5 hours a week. Dedicate Recruitment operates as a recruitment agency on behalf of permanent staff and as a recruitment business for temporary workers. In applying for this post, you agree to our T&C s, Disclaimer and Privacy Policy found on our website.
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
We are seeking an ICT Application Project Manager for a respected charity providing education, care, and employment opportunities for people with learning disabilities. With over 600 learners and residents supported by around 700 staff, the charity s ICT network and software systems are vital to ensuring safety, communication, and service excellence every day. Reporting to the Head of Information Services, the ICT Application Project Manager will oversee all data-driven projects and software development across the organisation. You will manage one direct report and coordinate external development partners, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, securely, and within budget. The role involves maintaining supplier relationships, improving ICT service delivery, developing change management processes, and supporting Cyber Essentials compliance. The Application Project Manager will have proven experience in project and change management, software development oversight, and stakeholder engagement. You will be proficient in MS Power BI for data visualisation and reporting, experienced in building and maintaining data staging environments and implementing caching strategies to improve performance. With strong customer facing skills, you will bring leadership, analytical, and communication skills coupled with a solid understanding of GDPR and data security. A formal Project Management qualification (or equivalent experience) is desirable. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required as this role is set across three sites. This is a hybrid role, 37.5 hours a week. Dedicate Recruitment operates as a recruitment agency on behalf of permanent staff and as a recruitment business for temporary workers. In applying for this post, you agree to our T&C s, Disclaimer and Privacy Policy found on our website.
Quality Manager (Nights) 45k-55k Monday to Friday Based London The QA Manager role is the critical link for the QA Team with production, technical, process and the customer. Within deadline driven manufacturing environments it's vital that there is a strong QA team, this vacancy will appeal to someone who is looking for a role that has pace and demands quick decision making. Supplying retailers means the focus on quality and customer service is paramount for this business. The site has grown and continued to develop its Technical team promoting high standards in all areas of food production. This role will catch your eye if you are looking for a role where you can shine as on nights you are the most senior Technical person on the site. This FMCG business has robust training in place to further develop your career along with a proactive and progressive Technical Manager as a direct line manager. Other information on the business: A busy, active manufacturing site supplying retail customers. A strong position in their sector. Always striving for high Technical Standards. A friendly team across Technical and Production. The key areas for this QA manager role will be: Being hands-on in the factory and with the team, driving high levels of food safety and GMP standards. The management and development of the QA Team. A bright and inquisitive approach looking for ways to drive improvements. Involvement in internal audits. Well integrated with production, process and all areas of the factory. What do you need in your background for this role? FMCG or food manufacturing experience as QA Supervisor or QA Manager - essential. Good working knowledge of current QA systems and processes. Confident communicator who enjoys being involved in the factory. Proven leadership skills through building and growing teams and developing individuals. Able to work at pace and work logically under pressure. An open, proactive and inquisitive mindset. For more information, please contact Rhian in the Novus Team for this QA Manager and other QA and technical opportunities the team are working on.
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
Quality Manager (Nights) 45k-55k Monday to Friday Based London The QA Manager role is the critical link for the QA Team with production, technical, process and the customer. Within deadline driven manufacturing environments it's vital that there is a strong QA team, this vacancy will appeal to someone who is looking for a role that has pace and demands quick decision making. Supplying retailers means the focus on quality and customer service is paramount for this business. The site has grown and continued to develop its Technical team promoting high standards in all areas of food production. This role will catch your eye if you are looking for a role where you can shine as on nights you are the most senior Technical person on the site. This FMCG business has robust training in place to further develop your career along with a proactive and progressive Technical Manager as a direct line manager. Other information on the business: A busy, active manufacturing site supplying retail customers. A strong position in their sector. Always striving for high Technical Standards. A friendly team across Technical and Production. The key areas for this QA manager role will be: Being hands-on in the factory and with the team, driving high levels of food safety and GMP standards. The management and development of the QA Team. A bright and inquisitive approach looking for ways to drive improvements. Involvement in internal audits. Well integrated with production, process and all areas of the factory. What do you need in your background for this role? FMCG or food manufacturing experience as QA Supervisor or QA Manager - essential. Good working knowledge of current QA systems and processes. Confident communicator who enjoys being involved in the factory. Proven leadership skills through building and growing teams and developing individuals. Able to work at pace and work logically under pressure. An open, proactive and inquisitive mindset. For more information, please contact Rhian in the Novus Team for this QA Manager and other QA and technical opportunities the team are working on.
We're looking for a Utilities Supervisor to join our Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks team based in Norwich working on the Anglian Water Alliance Location : Norwich, Norfolk Hours : 45 hours per week We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. In this role you will be working on the Anglian Water framework part of IMRDS team (integrated maintenance, repair and developer services). The team maintain the water supply systems, repairs emergencies like water bursts and develops new ways to better service customer. What will you be responsible for? As a Utilities Supervisor (where internally you'll be known as a Delivery Agent), you'll be working within the planned works team, supporting them in organising, supporting and managing gangs and sub-contractors to ensure efficient and effective execution of planned water works in a cost efficient and productive manner to achieve contractual requirements and contract objectives. Your day to day will include: General site and team management, maximising day to day organisation, planning and control of labour, plant & resources (both direct labour and subcontractors) Proactive management of future works to minimise disruption and ensure all site administration is accurate and meets CDM & Temporary Works requirements Ensure effective people management including absence, performance and development What are we looking for? This role of Utilities Supervisor is great for you if you hold: Experience in construction/ utility sector working at a supervisory or managerial level Good commercial awareness and IT skills Full driving licence We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. You can see more information about our water business here. There's never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us! Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here . As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
We're looking for a Utilities Supervisor to join our Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks team based in Norwich working on the Anglian Water Alliance Location : Norwich, Norfolk Hours : 45 hours per week We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. In this role you will be working on the Anglian Water framework part of IMRDS team (integrated maintenance, repair and developer services). The team maintain the water supply systems, repairs emergencies like water bursts and develops new ways to better service customer. What will you be responsible for? As a Utilities Supervisor (where internally you'll be known as a Delivery Agent), you'll be working within the planned works team, supporting them in organising, supporting and managing gangs and sub-contractors to ensure efficient and effective execution of planned water works in a cost efficient and productive manner to achieve contractual requirements and contract objectives. Your day to day will include: General site and team management, maximising day to day organisation, planning and control of labour, plant & resources (both direct labour and subcontractors) Proactive management of future works to minimise disruption and ensure all site administration is accurate and meets CDM & Temporary Works requirements Ensure effective people management including absence, performance and development What are we looking for? This role of Utilities Supervisor is great for you if you hold: Experience in construction/ utility sector working at a supervisory or managerial level Good commercial awareness and IT skills Full driving licence We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. You can see more information about our water business here. There's never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us! Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here . As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to
Green & Wolvin Recruitment
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
We are actively looking to engage sales support professionals for a role in the air, sea and road freight forwarding & shipping industry for a new role as a Sales Support Executive in Nottinghamshire! Client Details My client is a market-leader in the freight and shipping industry and has clients based across the world including Africa, Europe, the Americas and the Far East with a regional head office based in Europe. You will be joining a fast-pace environment assisting in finding logistics solutions for some of the world's largest industrial, retail & FMCG based customers. My client focuses on searching air freight, sea freight & road freight solutions, which are both cost effective & time sensitive. Job Description As a Sales Support Executive you will report in to the Freight Sales Manager on a daily basis. You will be responsible for the following areas for responsibility across the office based in Nottinghamshire. Quotation and providing of freight & logistic load bookings onto the Salesforce system. Liaise with Account Managers and the Operations Team to provide all key details of shipped loads such a dimensions, customs documentation, pricing etc. Check commercial documents and highlight changes or discrepancies before uploading them into the system Monitor bookings and liaising with the customer and internal departments to provide updates and real-time tracking. To review quotes and delivery status to improve speed & quality of service. Handle day to day customer queries by telephone and email in order to provide accurate updates to our client base - whilst also escalating issues to the appropriate Sales Team Manager. Complete weekly analysis on queried customer shipments to identify trends, knowledge gaps and opportunities for improvement Support Team Managers with administration and data collation, including maintaining accurate records and reports in Salesforce and other systems The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will have an expansive background in providing sales support - ideally within the freight forwarding, logistics and shipping industry. The ideal Sales Support Executive will have the following skills and experience: 2+ year's experience in a sales support function Ideally experience within the logistics, shipping, freight or supply chain industries. Experience with Salesforce would be advantageous, but not essential Excellent customer service experience. Commutable to Nottinghamshire. What's On Offer? 28,000- 34,000 Enhanced annual leave Comprehensive company benefits account. Training with industry leaders & development and large opportunities to progress.
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
We are actively looking to engage sales support professionals for a role in the air, sea and road freight forwarding & shipping industry for a new role as a Sales Support Executive in Nottinghamshire! Client Details My client is a market-leader in the freight and shipping industry and has clients based across the world including Africa, Europe, the Americas and the Far East with a regional head office based in Europe. You will be joining a fast-pace environment assisting in finding logistics solutions for some of the world's largest industrial, retail & FMCG based customers. My client focuses on searching air freight, sea freight & road freight solutions, which are both cost effective & time sensitive. Job Description As a Sales Support Executive you will report in to the Freight Sales Manager on a daily basis. You will be responsible for the following areas for responsibility across the office based in Nottinghamshire. Quotation and providing of freight & logistic load bookings onto the Salesforce system. Liaise with Account Managers and the Operations Team to provide all key details of shipped loads such a dimensions, customs documentation, pricing etc. Check commercial documents and highlight changes or discrepancies before uploading them into the system Monitor bookings and liaising with the customer and internal departments to provide updates and real-time tracking. To review quotes and delivery status to improve speed & quality of service. Handle day to day customer queries by telephone and email in order to provide accurate updates to our client base - whilst also escalating issues to the appropriate Sales Team Manager. Complete weekly analysis on queried customer shipments to identify trends, knowledge gaps and opportunities for improvement Support Team Managers with administration and data collation, including maintaining accurate records and reports in Salesforce and other systems The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will have an expansive background in providing sales support - ideally within the freight forwarding, logistics and shipping industry. The ideal Sales Support Executive will have the following skills and experience: 2+ year's experience in a sales support function Ideally experience within the logistics, shipping, freight or supply chain industries. Experience with Salesforce would be advantageous, but not essential Excellent customer service experience. Commutable to Nottinghamshire. What's On Offer? 28,000- 34,000 Enhanced annual leave Comprehensive company benefits account. Training with industry leaders & development and large opportunities to progress.
We are looking for an Animal Health Specialist to join the Frontier team, based in our Market Drayton retail shop, on a permanent, full-time basis. As an Animal Health Specialist, you would play a key role in facilitating our business by building outstanding customer relationships, providing a comprehensive advisory service, and maximising livestock production for the farmer while increasing sales for the business. This will involve working in our retail shop in Market Drayton, responding to telephone calls and providing exceptional customer service and going on-to farm as required. The Benefits Competitive salary 25 days holiday per calendar year with option to purchase 5 more days Dedicated Learning & Development team to support you and your career Employee Assistance Program providing 24 hours support & advice in areas such as health and wellbeing for yourself, your family & friends (up to 5 people in total) Increased Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave benefits for eligible employees Life Assurance scheme and pension plan with employer contributions of up to 7% Up to two days paid volunteer leave per year (only applicable to permanent employees) The opportunity to join our employee network groups including LGBTQ+, Menopause wellbeing, Neurodiversity and Womens network groups. Cycle to Work Scheme, employee retail discount scheme and free eye test vouchers About You Good understanding of, and experience within, the Agricultural sector Able to build outstanding professional relationships with customers and colleagues Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) A high level of initiative with strong planning and organisational skills High standard of numeracy and literacy and good attention to detail Good computer skills including Microsoft Excel AMTRA SQP qualification desirable however training will be provided for the right candidate Understanding of forage crop production and animal nutrition would be desirable but not essential Your Role As an Animal Health Specialist your role will involve: Supporting in our Market Drayton Animal Health retail shop, providing over-counter sales and supporting with livestock enquiries. This will require working on Saturday morning once a month. Working with support departments to place and track orders, ensuring the customers get the services they have requested. Building a comprehensive knowledge of Frontiers products and services to achieve the best commercial, quality and relationship outcomes for customers and the company. Communicating with customers on a regular basis; establishing a strong relationship with the customer and understanding their on-going needs. Building strong relationships with the Agronomy team, supporting initiatives and developing own product and customer knowledge. Building relationships with experienced commercial managers, building commercial understanding alongside technical knowledge. Working with colleagues to identify new and develop existing customers and support a joint working approach across Frontier teams including support of cross departmental initiatives. About Us Frontier is a successful and growing business. We are the largest crop production and grain marketing company in the UK, with over 1,000 employees and a turnover of more than £1.5 billion. With a vision to be the first-choice employer in UK agriculture, we are committed to delivering a culture where people are at the heart of our success. Our business approach is underpinned by our core values Integrity, Customer First and Expertise or ICE. These values support our whole philosophy and way of working and we are always looking to attract talented individuals with either industry knowledge or specialist skills that will help us deliver consistently to these values. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion We have a clear commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity encouraging fairness and equality of treatment for all. As such we encourage applications from all backgrounds. We recognise the value of a workforce in which people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to introduce fresh ideas and contribute to the business goals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment with inclusive employment policies, such as progressive flexible working and parental policies. JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
We are looking for an Animal Health Specialist to join the Frontier team, based in our Market Drayton retail shop, on a permanent, full-time basis. As an Animal Health Specialist, you would play a key role in facilitating our business by building outstanding customer relationships, providing a comprehensive advisory service, and maximising livestock production for the farmer while increasing sales for the business. This will involve working in our retail shop in Market Drayton, responding to telephone calls and providing exceptional customer service and going on-to farm as required. The Benefits Competitive salary 25 days holiday per calendar year with option to purchase 5 more days Dedicated Learning & Development team to support you and your career Employee Assistance Program providing 24 hours support & advice in areas such as health and wellbeing for yourself, your family & friends (up to 5 people in total) Increased Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave benefits for eligible employees Life Assurance scheme and pension plan with employer contributions of up to 7% Up to two days paid volunteer leave per year (only applicable to permanent employees) The opportunity to join our employee network groups including LGBTQ+, Menopause wellbeing, Neurodiversity and Womens network groups. Cycle to Work Scheme, employee retail discount scheme and free eye test vouchers About You Good understanding of, and experience within, the Agricultural sector Able to build outstanding professional relationships with customers and colleagues Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) A high level of initiative with strong planning and organisational skills High standard of numeracy and literacy and good attention to detail Good computer skills including Microsoft Excel AMTRA SQP qualification desirable however training will be provided for the right candidate Understanding of forage crop production and animal nutrition would be desirable but not essential Your Role As an Animal Health Specialist your role will involve: Supporting in our Market Drayton Animal Health retail shop, providing over-counter sales and supporting with livestock enquiries. This will require working on Saturday morning once a month. Working with support departments to place and track orders, ensuring the customers get the services they have requested. Building a comprehensive knowledge of Frontiers products and services to achieve the best commercial, quality and relationship outcomes for customers and the company. Communicating with customers on a regular basis; establishing a strong relationship with the customer and understanding their on-going needs. Building strong relationships with the Agronomy team, supporting initiatives and developing own product and customer knowledge. Building relationships with experienced commercial managers, building commercial understanding alongside technical knowledge. Working with colleagues to identify new and develop existing customers and support a joint working approach across Frontier teams including support of cross departmental initiatives. About Us Frontier is a successful and growing business. We are the largest crop production and grain marketing company in the UK, with over 1,000 employees and a turnover of more than £1.5 billion. With a vision to be the first-choice employer in UK agriculture, we are committed to delivering a culture where people are at the heart of our success. Our business approach is underpinned by our core values Integrity, Customer First and Expertise or ICE. These values support our whole philosophy and way of working and we are always looking to attract talented individuals with either industry knowledge or specialist skills that will help us deliver consistently to these values. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion We have a clear commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity encouraging fairness and equality of treatment for all. As such we encourage applications from all backgrounds. We recognise the value of a workforce in which people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to introduce fresh ideas and contribute to the business goals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment with inclusive employment policies, such as progressive flexible working and parental policies. JBRP1_UKTJ
Legacy Relationship Executive We are looking for a Legacy Relationship Executive to join the team. With 75 years of experience, the focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. The charity helps children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by the Christian faith. Come join the 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children s life stories! Position: Legacy Relationship Executive Location: Milton Keynes Hours: Full-time (36.5 hours per week with one evening per week) Contract: Permanent Salary: £30,874 per annum, depending on experience + good range of benefits Closing Date: 31st December 2025. We reserve the right to interview candidates and close the ad ahead of the closing date should a strong candidate be identified About the Role As Legacy Relationship Executive, you will grow the future legacy income through building relationships with some of the longest serving supporters and asking them to consider leaving a gift in their will and following up with supporters who have expressed an interest to convert them to pledgers. With over 100,000 supporters around the UK, this job focuses on supporters who have been supporting the charity for over 10 years and really love sponsoring a child and helping the cause. This role involves mainly thanking sponsors and ensuring they are getting the best experience, keeping them informed, updated and asking them to consider a gift in their will. It s a role where you can really build some excellent and meaningful relationships and the people you are calling quite often have time to chat and want to talk to you! As an active Christian, this role offers you the opportunity to integrate your Christian faith and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations. About You The role IS for you if: You have an engaging, warm phone manner and a passion for excellence in making a difference to the lives of the children who we serve. Have a good level of written English and results driven Comfortable being on the phone Have previous telemarketing experience in either sales, account management or customer service. In addition to the salary offered, we offer: A flexible and supportive working culture Pension scheme (with employer contributions) Generous holiday allowance Free parking (Milton Keynes office) Opportunities for faith-based gatherings, prayer, and devotionals A welcoming, purpose-driven team who are passionate about making a difference About the Organisation Join an international children s charity working with children, their communities, and with supporters and partners, in almost 100 countries. Through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy the organisation has helped bring lasting change to millions of children, over more than 60 years. As a Christian charity, everything is motivated by faith as we strive to reflect God s unconditional love. An offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in the workforce. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented sections of the community. The organisation also operates flexible working policies and practices. As a Disability committed employer we encourage qualified individuals with a disability to apply and request a reasonable adjustment if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability. Please note the organisation can only consider applicants who presently have the right to work in the UK and all candidates must be personally committed to the Christian faith and be able to respect, uphold and work within our client s Christian mission, values, culture and faith statements. This individual will represent and speak on behalf of a Christian charity and as such the Occupational Requirement for an active Christian faith is justified under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1, clause 3. You may also have experience in areas such Legacy Relationship, Legacy Officer, Supporter Engagement, Supporter Care, Customer Service Agent, Customer Service Executive, Customer Service Officer, Sales, Account Manager, Business Development, Business Development Executive. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
Legacy Relationship Executive We are looking for a Legacy Relationship Executive to join the team. With 75 years of experience, the focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. The charity helps children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by the Christian faith. Come join the 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children s life stories! Position: Legacy Relationship Executive Location: Milton Keynes Hours: Full-time (36.5 hours per week with one evening per week) Contract: Permanent Salary: £30,874 per annum, depending on experience + good range of benefits Closing Date: 31st December 2025. We reserve the right to interview candidates and close the ad ahead of the closing date should a strong candidate be identified About the Role As Legacy Relationship Executive, you will grow the future legacy income through building relationships with some of the longest serving supporters and asking them to consider leaving a gift in their will and following up with supporters who have expressed an interest to convert them to pledgers. With over 100,000 supporters around the UK, this job focuses on supporters who have been supporting the charity for over 10 years and really love sponsoring a child and helping the cause. This role involves mainly thanking sponsors and ensuring they are getting the best experience, keeping them informed, updated and asking them to consider a gift in their will. It s a role where you can really build some excellent and meaningful relationships and the people you are calling quite often have time to chat and want to talk to you! As an active Christian, this role offers you the opportunity to integrate your Christian faith and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations. About You The role IS for you if: You have an engaging, warm phone manner and a passion for excellence in making a difference to the lives of the children who we serve. Have a good level of written English and results driven Comfortable being on the phone Have previous telemarketing experience in either sales, account management or customer service. In addition to the salary offered, we offer: A flexible and supportive working culture Pension scheme (with employer contributions) Generous holiday allowance Free parking (Milton Keynes office) Opportunities for faith-based gatherings, prayer, and devotionals A welcoming, purpose-driven team who are passionate about making a difference About the Organisation Join an international children s charity working with children, their communities, and with supporters and partners, in almost 100 countries. Through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy the organisation has helped bring lasting change to millions of children, over more than 60 years. As a Christian charity, everything is motivated by faith as we strive to reflect God s unconditional love. An offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in the workforce. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented sections of the community. The organisation also operates flexible working policies and practices. As a Disability committed employer we encourage qualified individuals with a disability to apply and request a reasonable adjustment if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability. Please note the organisation can only consider applicants who presently have the right to work in the UK and all candidates must be personally committed to the Christian faith and be able to respect, uphold and work within our client s Christian mission, values, culture and faith statements. This individual will represent and speak on behalf of a Christian charity and as such the Occupational Requirement for an active Christian faith is justified under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1, clause 3. You may also have experience in areas such Legacy Relationship, Legacy Officer, Supporter Engagement, Supporter Care, Customer Service Agent, Customer Service Executive, Customer Service Officer, Sales, Account Manager, Business Development, Business Development Executive. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
RECfinancial are currently shortlisting for our client, a prestigious Global business based in North Leicestershire. This is an exceptional ongoing hybrid interim opportunity, to work with a very stable team and an empowering Manager. This role may have the chance of being made permanent. Ideally with a minimum of 12 months experience within a Credit Control role, your new position will include the following elements; Support the AR team and Credit Manager Maintain existing accounts, forming and maintaining long term relationships Credit risk assessment and review Cash collection Review and reduction of DSO and over 90-day accounts Working closely with clients, customer service and account managers Ability to maintain and manage high volume/value accounts Embrace and identify process improvements and cost savings for the business Partner with a number of internal and external business partners, within IT, Commercial Finance, AP and General Ledger. As a potential candidate, you will possess drive, ambition and passion for your role, along with excellent communication skills, good commercial awareness and the ability to manage relationships both internally and externally. Knowledge of cash allocation, solid systems skills including Excel are essential. Knowledge of working with EDI and platforms would be advantageous but not essential. In return, you ll work with an incredible business, receive an excellent salary, flexible working, hybrid working, generous holidays, onsite parking/canteen and career progression. Sound of interest, then please contact Neil on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) This is one role you won t want to miss out on. INDSH
Dec 07, 2025
Seasonal
RECfinancial are currently shortlisting for our client, a prestigious Global business based in North Leicestershire. This is an exceptional ongoing hybrid interim opportunity, to work with a very stable team and an empowering Manager. This role may have the chance of being made permanent. Ideally with a minimum of 12 months experience within a Credit Control role, your new position will include the following elements; Support the AR team and Credit Manager Maintain existing accounts, forming and maintaining long term relationships Credit risk assessment and review Cash collection Review and reduction of DSO and over 90-day accounts Working closely with clients, customer service and account managers Ability to maintain and manage high volume/value accounts Embrace and identify process improvements and cost savings for the business Partner with a number of internal and external business partners, within IT, Commercial Finance, AP and General Ledger. As a potential candidate, you will possess drive, ambition and passion for your role, along with excellent communication skills, good commercial awareness and the ability to manage relationships both internally and externally. Knowledge of cash allocation, solid systems skills including Excel are essential. Knowledge of working with EDI and platforms would be advantageous but not essential. In return, you ll work with an incredible business, receive an excellent salary, flexible working, hybrid working, generous holidays, onsite parking/canteen and career progression. Sound of interest, then please contact Neil on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) This is one role you won t want to miss out on. INDSH
The Service Delivery Manager will assume responsibility for leading and developing the customer service, scheduling, and coordination function within this growing organisation. The ideal candidate will be an experienced people manager, with a background in Facilities Management / Operations or a similar service led, installations / maintenance company. Key Responsibilities of the Service Delivery Manager: Oversee customer communication, coordinate field teams, improve processes, and ensure high-quality and end-to-end service delivery. Lead, coach, and support the customer delivery and scheduling team, setting clear, measurable goals and providing support and ongoing feedback Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement Work closely with the senior management team, to help drive key business priorities and growth strategies Oversee the scheduling of service visits, installations, and surveys - acting as main point for escalations within the department. Ensure timely, professional communication with customers and partners Track jobs and projects through to completion Maintain accurate CRM and operational data Resource planning: Monitor workload and capacity, supporting the team as required Identify and implement process improvements (delivery, scheduling, communication workflows) Introduce best practice and tools to support planned growth initiatives The ideal Service Delivery Manager will have the following experience / skills: At least 5 years experience in customer service management, service delivery, or operations Strong leadership and communication skills, with confidence of mentoring and supporting a growing team. Highly organised with excellent attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment Confident with Microsoft Office and CRM/job management systems Experience in facilities management or service-led environments (advantageous) Proactive, solutions-focused, and hands-on Please note that this is an Office based position, and therefore our client is looking for someone within a commutable distance of their Ferndown office. Benefits package: Competitive salary (Up to £70k) Quarterly Performance bonus Clear progression opportunities and a friendly supportive team environment On-site parking Opportunities to influence process, efficiency, and customer experience Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays If you are an ambitious, people centred leader, who thrives in fast paced, growing organisations, this could be an exciting career move. Please get in touch with Joy Bruce at Collaborate Recruitment, for more information, or to apply.
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
The Service Delivery Manager will assume responsibility for leading and developing the customer service, scheduling, and coordination function within this growing organisation. The ideal candidate will be an experienced people manager, with a background in Facilities Management / Operations or a similar service led, installations / maintenance company. Key Responsibilities of the Service Delivery Manager: Oversee customer communication, coordinate field teams, improve processes, and ensure high-quality and end-to-end service delivery. Lead, coach, and support the customer delivery and scheduling team, setting clear, measurable goals and providing support and ongoing feedback Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement Work closely with the senior management team, to help drive key business priorities and growth strategies Oversee the scheduling of service visits, installations, and surveys - acting as main point for escalations within the department. Ensure timely, professional communication with customers and partners Track jobs and projects through to completion Maintain accurate CRM and operational data Resource planning: Monitor workload and capacity, supporting the team as required Identify and implement process improvements (delivery, scheduling, communication workflows) Introduce best practice and tools to support planned growth initiatives The ideal Service Delivery Manager will have the following experience / skills: At least 5 years experience in customer service management, service delivery, or operations Strong leadership and communication skills, with confidence of mentoring and supporting a growing team. Highly organised with excellent attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment Confident with Microsoft Office and CRM/job management systems Experience in facilities management or service-led environments (advantageous) Proactive, solutions-focused, and hands-on Please note that this is an Office based position, and therefore our client is looking for someone within a commutable distance of their Ferndown office. Benefits package: Competitive salary (Up to £70k) Quarterly Performance bonus Clear progression opportunities and a friendly supportive team environment On-site parking Opportunities to influence process, efficiency, and customer experience Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays If you are an ambitious, people centred leader, who thrives in fast paced, growing organisations, this could be an exciting career move. Please get in touch with Joy Bruce at Collaborate Recruitment, for more information, or to apply.
Fuel your future with AO - earn up to £2,000 in performance bonuses! Imagine achieving the perfect balance between work and personal life with a shift pattern that entices you. Join our team and enjoy the freedom of maintaining your own gas safe card, while also receiving a reliable income as a Gas Engineer with us. We'll set you up for success with a complete toolkit worth up to £3k, so you can tackle any task with confidence. No need to worry about buying expensive gear - we've got you covered. Here's What You Can Expect To Be Doing As Our Gas Installations Engineer: Salary: £38,767.75- £40,767.75 per annum Hours: 4 on 4 off Shift Pattern working 6:00am-6:00pm (40 hours per week) Job Type: Full time and Permanent Contract Location: Compound 56, Greendale Business Park, Woodbury, Salterton, EX5 1EW As a gas engineer at AO, you'll team up with one of our drivers to visit customers' homes and install gas appliances and electrical products. Our top priority is to simplify our customers' lives, which is why you'll oversee setting everything up securely and effectively.You won't have to worry about fixing anything - your job is to deliver exceptional customer service, install the product and demonstrate how to use the new appliances. At AO, you'll have the chance to positively impact people's lives while collaborating with a helpful and welcoming crew. A Few Things About You: Essential Full UK/EU driving licence with no more than 6 points. CCN1 & CKR1 To be over the age of 21 for insurance purposes At least 1 year of experience within gas installations Desirable Some experience of installation of electrical appliances would be ideal but we'll train you to be electrically competent. Our Benefits: With a 4 on 4 off shift pattern and 24 days holiday, you will work less than half a year. On-call support from our technical team and Installation Managers Fantastic training facilities with ongoing learning opportunities Competitive pension Scheme Healthcare Cashback Scheme Gain exclusive ticket access to AO Arena, Sales Sharks, and Manchester Thunder. To see all our benefits and perks, visit our AO Benefits page Click 'Apply' now to join our family and find out more about the Gas Installations Engineer role. JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Fuel your future with AO - earn up to £2,000 in performance bonuses! Imagine achieving the perfect balance between work and personal life with a shift pattern that entices you. Join our team and enjoy the freedom of maintaining your own gas safe card, while also receiving a reliable income as a Gas Engineer with us. We'll set you up for success with a complete toolkit worth up to £3k, so you can tackle any task with confidence. No need to worry about buying expensive gear - we've got you covered. Here's What You Can Expect To Be Doing As Our Gas Installations Engineer: Salary: £38,767.75- £40,767.75 per annum Hours: 4 on 4 off Shift Pattern working 6:00am-6:00pm (40 hours per week) Job Type: Full time and Permanent Contract Location: Compound 56, Greendale Business Park, Woodbury, Salterton, EX5 1EW As a gas engineer at AO, you'll team up with one of our drivers to visit customers' homes and install gas appliances and electrical products. Our top priority is to simplify our customers' lives, which is why you'll oversee setting everything up securely and effectively.You won't have to worry about fixing anything - your job is to deliver exceptional customer service, install the product and demonstrate how to use the new appliances. At AO, you'll have the chance to positively impact people's lives while collaborating with a helpful and welcoming crew. A Few Things About You: Essential Full UK/EU driving licence with no more than 6 points. CCN1 & CKR1 To be over the age of 21 for insurance purposes At least 1 year of experience within gas installations Desirable Some experience of installation of electrical appliances would be ideal but we'll train you to be electrically competent. Our Benefits: With a 4 on 4 off shift pattern and 24 days holiday, you will work less than half a year. On-call support from our technical team and Installation Managers Fantastic training facilities with ongoing learning opportunities Competitive pension Scheme Healthcare Cashback Scheme Gain exclusive ticket access to AO Arena, Sales Sharks, and Manchester Thunder. To see all our benefits and perks, visit our AO Benefits page Click 'Apply' now to join our family and find out more about the Gas Installations Engineer role. JBRP1_UKTJ
Home Coordinator, EMEA Government Affairs Position Title : Coordinator, EMEA Government Affairs Location : London, UK (Hybrid) Company Background: MFA, based in Washington, New York, Brussels, and London, represents the global alternative asset management industry. MFA's mission is to advance the ability of alternative asset managers to raise capital, invest, and generate returns for their beneficiaries. MFA advocates on behalf of its membership and convenes stakeholders to address global regulatory, operational, and business issues. MFA's member firms collectively manage a diverse group of investment strategies. Member firms help pension plans, university endowments, charitable foundations, and other institutional investors to diversify their investments, manage risk, and generate attractive returns over time. Position Summary: The Coordinator, EMEA Government Affairs will be responsible for providing administrative and organisational support to the Head of EMEA Government Affairs and the EMEA team. Under the direction of the Head of EMEA Government Affairs, this role will coordinate meeting schedules, organise and participate in conference calls including member committees and forums. Manage the planning and execution of key meetings, including content preparation and coordination with meeting participants to compile materials, scheduling, and logistics. Document and record engagements with members and prospective members in the association's customer relationship management tool. Correspond with senior policymakers, regulators and members in the EU, UK, Middle East, and internationally while maintaining strict confidentiality with all information acquired. Assist with the execution of UK, EU, and Middle East engagement and business development strategy. Coordinate and help execute strategic UK, EU, and Middle East member and policymaker events. Assist in preparation of policy materials, including presentations and consultation responses. Manage international travel arrangements for members of the EMEA team. Process expense claims. Coordinate office maintenance requests, and maintain office supply inventory. Support the development and implementation of policies for the operations and administrative teams. Support strong collaboration and coherence across the association's international offices. Perform other duties, as assigned. Qualifications and Requirements: Bachelor's degree is preferred. Minimum of two years' experience in executive support at a member association, or related experience. Financial services industry experience is a plus. Strong computer skills and familiarity with software packages including: Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint; Zoom; and expense/travel platforms such as Concur/Navan. Proficiency using a CRM tool (such as Impexium) is a plus. Fluent English required; French and other European languages desirable. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented culture that values the importance of being a good teammate, communicator, and partner. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to self-start, think ahead, problem solve, and engage proactively with high professionalism, reliability, and accountability. Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Occasional domestic and international business travel is required.
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Home Coordinator, EMEA Government Affairs Position Title : Coordinator, EMEA Government Affairs Location : London, UK (Hybrid) Company Background: MFA, based in Washington, New York, Brussels, and London, represents the global alternative asset management industry. MFA's mission is to advance the ability of alternative asset managers to raise capital, invest, and generate returns for their beneficiaries. MFA advocates on behalf of its membership and convenes stakeholders to address global regulatory, operational, and business issues. MFA's member firms collectively manage a diverse group of investment strategies. Member firms help pension plans, university endowments, charitable foundations, and other institutional investors to diversify their investments, manage risk, and generate attractive returns over time. Position Summary: The Coordinator, EMEA Government Affairs will be responsible for providing administrative and organisational support to the Head of EMEA Government Affairs and the EMEA team. Under the direction of the Head of EMEA Government Affairs, this role will coordinate meeting schedules, organise and participate in conference calls including member committees and forums. Manage the planning and execution of key meetings, including content preparation and coordination with meeting participants to compile materials, scheduling, and logistics. Document and record engagements with members and prospective members in the association's customer relationship management tool. Correspond with senior policymakers, regulators and members in the EU, UK, Middle East, and internationally while maintaining strict confidentiality with all information acquired. Assist with the execution of UK, EU, and Middle East engagement and business development strategy. Coordinate and help execute strategic UK, EU, and Middle East member and policymaker events. Assist in preparation of policy materials, including presentations and consultation responses. Manage international travel arrangements for members of the EMEA team. Process expense claims. Coordinate office maintenance requests, and maintain office supply inventory. Support the development and implementation of policies for the operations and administrative teams. Support strong collaboration and coherence across the association's international offices. Perform other duties, as assigned. Qualifications and Requirements: Bachelor's degree is preferred. Minimum of two years' experience in executive support at a member association, or related experience. Financial services industry experience is a plus. Strong computer skills and familiarity with software packages including: Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint; Zoom; and expense/travel platforms such as Concur/Navan. Proficiency using a CRM tool (such as Impexium) is a plus. Fluent English required; French and other European languages desirable. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented culture that values the importance of being a good teammate, communicator, and partner. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to self-start, think ahead, problem solve, and engage proactively with high professionalism, reliability, and accountability. Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Occasional domestic and international business travel is required.
Senior Bid & Commercial Manager Job Description and Person Specification Reports To: Director of Sales & Strategy - Defence Department: Defence Line Management Responsibility Yes - Contract Management function Hours of work Full-Time Background Analox is a well established global leader in the research, development and manufacturing of complex gas sensing products and systems. Our equipment is used across a diverse range of markets and applications such as submarines, space, beverage and deep sea diving. We have 116 people across our two sites in North Yorkshire, UK and California, USA, and are currently pursuing expansion plans into France. Analox is known for its positive and supportive work environment that values teamwork, innovation, and collaboration. We are a world leading provider of gas monitoring solutions, providing employees with an opportunity to work on cutting edge technology in ever-changing environments and make an impact in growing industries. We truly believe that our people are what makes Analox great. We invest heavily in employee training and development and provide opportunities for career advancement, helping team members to excel and thrive in their chosen path. Analox has a diverse and talented team of employees who work together to drive success, providing a dynamic and collaborative work environment, if you would like to be a part of this please look at our current vacancies below. Overall Purpose of the Role This is a senior, high-impact role combining strategic bid leadership, contract negotiation, and commercial management in a regulated, defence-focused environment. You will own the end-to-end bid lifecycle for major opportunities - from qualification to submission - while also supporting contractual negotiations, risk analysis, and customer engagement. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, engineering, legal, finance, and programme delivery teams to ensure commercial success and compliance. Main Responsibilities Bid Management Lead and coordinate the development of complex, high-value bids (e.g. MoD, NATO, defence primes). Leading a bid team to deliver cost effective winning bids, to achieve a 75% win rate. Define winning bid strategies in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders. Produce and oversee the development of high-quality, compliant, and compelling bid documentation, for on time submission. Run gate reviews (e.g. bid/no-bid, solution, pricing, red team). Ensure adherence to bid governance frameworks. Maintain and develop a bid library for reusable content and continuous improvement. Commercial & Contract Management Support or lead negotiation of customer contracts (including terms & conditions, pricing, SLAs). Manage contractual risks and obligations across the lifecycle of customer projects. Advise internal stakeholders on commercial issues, including compliance with DEFCONs, ITAR, DSPCR, etc. Ensure flow-down of contractual requirements to subcontractors and suppliers. Responsible for Contract Review and Contract compliance in collaboration with internal cross functional teams. Stakeholder Engagement & Strategy Build strong relationships with senior internal stakeholders, Defence clients and strategic partners. identifying opportunities that align to Analox's strategic direction and capabilities. Work with internal stakeholders to prepare the organisation for the compliant delivery of Contracts. Act as a key interface between the business and customer commercial/procurement functions. Provide commercial input into strategic decision making, pricing, and programme execution. Lead input to the Defence Business Unit's pipeline, forecasts and revenue targets. Analyse win/loss outcomes and provide insights to improve future bid performance. Governance & Continuous Improvement Champion continuous improvement in bid and commercial processes. Support the development of standard templates, playbooks, and best practices. Line management responsibility for the Contract Management team, mentor and develop junior bid or commercial staff as the function scales. General Responsibilities: To support other company departments as and when required to enable the company to achieve its objectives. Personal training and development to complement Analox's objectives. Maintaining awareness of the company Quality, Health and Safety and Environmental policies and procedures. Understand the importance of the customer in everything we do and carry out all duties in this role in line with Analox Customer Service Policy. An ongoing personal commitment to continuous performance improvement and personal development is required of all Analox employees to enable the company to achieve its mission and to continue to build on its tradition of excellence. All candidates must be able to obtain a Security Clearance. The job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after consultation with the post holder. All staff are expected to actively participate in annual reviews and set objectives/goals in conjunction with their manager. Performance will be monitored against set objectives/goals. EHS Health and Safety Proactively promote a culture of safety by taking ownership and encouraging others to do the same. Lead by example by consistently adhering to and championing safety practices and policies. Support 5S initiatives and maintain high housekeeping standards. Participate in safety audits, incident investigations, and root cause analyses as needed to ensure a safe and organized work environment. Equality and Diversity Analox is committed to an Equal Opportunities Policy which affirms that all staff should be afforded equality of treatment and opportunity in employment irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. All staff are required to observe this policy in their behaviour to other employees and service users. Values Analox Values: Teamwork, Commitment to Excellence, Customer Focus, Pride, Integrity, and Boldness, are at the heart of everything we do, guiding how we work together, innovate, and serve our customers. Person Specification Job Title Person Specification Specify detailed requirements for each criteria under 'Essential' or 'Desirable' as appropriate. Please specify how criteria will be identified (I = Interview, A = Application and R = Reference Asmt= Assessment). If you have a disability and have any special requirements that impact on your ability to meet any of the essential criteria please contact a member of the HR team. Education/ Knowledge and Qualifications Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field such as; Business, Law/ Commercial Law, Engineering, Procurement/ Supply chain management, Project Management. Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM/tender tracking tools. Understanding of gas detection or submarine life-support systems (advantageous but not essential). Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) Practitioner / Professional Certification. APMP Certification - A Skills, & Abilities Exceptional project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical and persuasive writing. Strong understanding of government/defence procurement (e.g. DEFCONs, ITAR, SSRO, DSPCR). Excellent commercial awareness, risk management capability and attention to detail. Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including experience working with MoD or major defence primes. Familiarity with contract law and legal frameworks. Evidence of managing multiple bids to different deadlines (A). Strong attention to detail and compliance (no disqualified bids due to admin errors). (I) Experience reviewing, negotiating, or managing contracts - ideally MOD/DEFCONs, ITAR, or export-controlled contracts. (A) Understands risk , liability , payment terms , and SLAs in a contract context. (I, R) Can flag and manage contractual obligations post-award . (I) Minimum 5+ years' experience in bid management , contract negotiation , or commercial roles within a defence, aerospace, or complex engineering environment. Proven experience leading end-to-end bids for projects >£1M. Experience with international defence tenders (e.g. NATO, foreign MODs). Experience with cost models, pricing strategy, and financial analysis. Has led or significantly contributed to end-to-end tender processes (e.g. MOD, international defence organisations, large B2B tenders). (A) Experience with public sector procurement (e.g. Defence Contract Online, Find a Tender, NATO, or equivalent). (A) Familiarity with bid lifecycle stages : Bid/No-Bid, strategy, compliance, writing, submission, clarification, and debrief. (I, R?) International experience - Y/N (A) Personal Attributes Strategic thinker with a proactive, hands on approach. Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities. . click apply for full job details
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Senior Bid & Commercial Manager Job Description and Person Specification Reports To: Director of Sales & Strategy - Defence Department: Defence Line Management Responsibility Yes - Contract Management function Hours of work Full-Time Background Analox is a well established global leader in the research, development and manufacturing of complex gas sensing products and systems. Our equipment is used across a diverse range of markets and applications such as submarines, space, beverage and deep sea diving. We have 116 people across our two sites in North Yorkshire, UK and California, USA, and are currently pursuing expansion plans into France. Analox is known for its positive and supportive work environment that values teamwork, innovation, and collaboration. We are a world leading provider of gas monitoring solutions, providing employees with an opportunity to work on cutting edge technology in ever-changing environments and make an impact in growing industries. We truly believe that our people are what makes Analox great. We invest heavily in employee training and development and provide opportunities for career advancement, helping team members to excel and thrive in their chosen path. Analox has a diverse and talented team of employees who work together to drive success, providing a dynamic and collaborative work environment, if you would like to be a part of this please look at our current vacancies below. Overall Purpose of the Role This is a senior, high-impact role combining strategic bid leadership, contract negotiation, and commercial management in a regulated, defence-focused environment. You will own the end-to-end bid lifecycle for major opportunities - from qualification to submission - while also supporting contractual negotiations, risk analysis, and customer engagement. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, engineering, legal, finance, and programme delivery teams to ensure commercial success and compliance. Main Responsibilities Bid Management Lead and coordinate the development of complex, high-value bids (e.g. MoD, NATO, defence primes). Leading a bid team to deliver cost effective winning bids, to achieve a 75% win rate. Define winning bid strategies in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders. Produce and oversee the development of high-quality, compliant, and compelling bid documentation, for on time submission. Run gate reviews (e.g. bid/no-bid, solution, pricing, red team). Ensure adherence to bid governance frameworks. Maintain and develop a bid library for reusable content and continuous improvement. Commercial & Contract Management Support or lead negotiation of customer contracts (including terms & conditions, pricing, SLAs). Manage contractual risks and obligations across the lifecycle of customer projects. Advise internal stakeholders on commercial issues, including compliance with DEFCONs, ITAR, DSPCR, etc. Ensure flow-down of contractual requirements to subcontractors and suppliers. Responsible for Contract Review and Contract compliance in collaboration with internal cross functional teams. Stakeholder Engagement & Strategy Build strong relationships with senior internal stakeholders, Defence clients and strategic partners. identifying opportunities that align to Analox's strategic direction and capabilities. Work with internal stakeholders to prepare the organisation for the compliant delivery of Contracts. Act as a key interface between the business and customer commercial/procurement functions. Provide commercial input into strategic decision making, pricing, and programme execution. Lead input to the Defence Business Unit's pipeline, forecasts and revenue targets. Analyse win/loss outcomes and provide insights to improve future bid performance. Governance & Continuous Improvement Champion continuous improvement in bid and commercial processes. Support the development of standard templates, playbooks, and best practices. Line management responsibility for the Contract Management team, mentor and develop junior bid or commercial staff as the function scales. General Responsibilities: To support other company departments as and when required to enable the company to achieve its objectives. Personal training and development to complement Analox's objectives. Maintaining awareness of the company Quality, Health and Safety and Environmental policies and procedures. Understand the importance of the customer in everything we do and carry out all duties in this role in line with Analox Customer Service Policy. An ongoing personal commitment to continuous performance improvement and personal development is required of all Analox employees to enable the company to achieve its mission and to continue to build on its tradition of excellence. All candidates must be able to obtain a Security Clearance. The job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after consultation with the post holder. All staff are expected to actively participate in annual reviews and set objectives/goals in conjunction with their manager. Performance will be monitored against set objectives/goals. EHS Health and Safety Proactively promote a culture of safety by taking ownership and encouraging others to do the same. Lead by example by consistently adhering to and championing safety practices and policies. Support 5S initiatives and maintain high housekeeping standards. Participate in safety audits, incident investigations, and root cause analyses as needed to ensure a safe and organized work environment. Equality and Diversity Analox is committed to an Equal Opportunities Policy which affirms that all staff should be afforded equality of treatment and opportunity in employment irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. All staff are required to observe this policy in their behaviour to other employees and service users. Values Analox Values: Teamwork, Commitment to Excellence, Customer Focus, Pride, Integrity, and Boldness, are at the heart of everything we do, guiding how we work together, innovate, and serve our customers. Person Specification Job Title Person Specification Specify detailed requirements for each criteria under 'Essential' or 'Desirable' as appropriate. Please specify how criteria will be identified (I = Interview, A = Application and R = Reference Asmt= Assessment). If you have a disability and have any special requirements that impact on your ability to meet any of the essential criteria please contact a member of the HR team. Education/ Knowledge and Qualifications Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field such as; Business, Law/ Commercial Law, Engineering, Procurement/ Supply chain management, Project Management. Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM/tender tracking tools. Understanding of gas detection or submarine life-support systems (advantageous but not essential). Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) Practitioner / Professional Certification. APMP Certification - A Skills, & Abilities Exceptional project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical and persuasive writing. Strong understanding of government/defence procurement (e.g. DEFCONs, ITAR, SSRO, DSPCR). Excellent commercial awareness, risk management capability and attention to detail. Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including experience working with MoD or major defence primes. Familiarity with contract law and legal frameworks. Evidence of managing multiple bids to different deadlines (A). Strong attention to detail and compliance (no disqualified bids due to admin errors). (I) Experience reviewing, negotiating, or managing contracts - ideally MOD/DEFCONs, ITAR, or export-controlled contracts. (A) Understands risk , liability , payment terms , and SLAs in a contract context. (I, R) Can flag and manage contractual obligations post-award . (I) Minimum 5+ years' experience in bid management , contract negotiation , or commercial roles within a defence, aerospace, or complex engineering environment. Proven experience leading end-to-end bids for projects >£1M. Experience with international defence tenders (e.g. NATO, foreign MODs). Experience with cost models, pricing strategy, and financial analysis. Has led or significantly contributed to end-to-end tender processes (e.g. MOD, international defence organisations, large B2B tenders). (A) Experience with public sector procurement (e.g. Defence Contract Online, Find a Tender, NATO, or equivalent). (A) Familiarity with bid lifecycle stages : Bid/No-Bid, strategy, compliance, writing, submission, clarification, and debrief. (I, R?) International experience - Y/N (A) Personal Attributes Strategic thinker with a proactive, hands on approach. Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities. . click apply for full job details
