Treaty Reinsurance - Client Support ROLE PURPOSE: Supports their team to deliver an excellent and comprehensive service in the administration of new business, renewal and mid-term changes of Treaty Reinsurance for specific clients. The successful candidate will also have exposure to clients and markets to help manage all aspects of the placing and running of Treaties across predominately Wholesale business. This is an excellent opportunity to join a global Lloyds broker who are leaders in their field. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Planning/Reporting: Provides input to team meetings as required Plans own work to achieve personal objectives Meets agreed targets Manages assigned projects and contributes to other projects as required Provides relevant management information to the management team Technical: Reviews client documentation to ensure that information presented is sufficiently comprehensive/accurate to support the quoting process Prepares or checks market presentations Liaises with clients and ensures client queries are resolved Responds to market and third party queries as appropriate Produces high quality and compliant Market Reform Contracts Produces high quality and compliant market documentation ensuring appropriate authorisations are secured A conduit between the Broking and Technical Processing Teams as required, including provision of accurate handover documentation for processing. Monitoring of premium payments and meeting premium due dates. Ensures up to date records are maintained at all times on the Company system Knows when to seek guidance from senior members of the team Collates and communicates client requirements to ensure appropriate marketing of the risk Develops good relationships with markets and clients Policy, Process and Procedures: Follows agreed processes and obtains appropriate approvals to ensure compliance with company policy and regulatory requirements Works within agreed parameters and uses relevant systems to ensure documentation /communications adhere to company procedure / compliance requirements Maintains appropriate client files, and oversees the prompt and accurate production of documentation to best meet client, company and regulatory requirements Strives to provide quality and excellence in line with company process Environment, Customer Focus and Relationships: Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external contacts to ensure service delivery meets expectations and is compliant Provides support and assistance to senior colleagues and/or their clients on request Deals with, or refers, client enquiries, renewals and mid-term adjustments Develops strong relationships with immediate Team and the wider Business Unit Solicits advice and guidance, when appropriate, from their line manager Assists with the development and maintenances appropriate underwriter relationships Develops awareness of industry developments to ensure practices, product offerings and outputs are of a sufficiently high standard compared to peers Responds to client requirements as appropriate Behaves with all clients fairly and ethically Shares information that could be beneficial to the Operating Entity/Group People Management/Personal Development: The job holder has no direct reports Actively undertakes personal development to ensure up to date knowledge and understanding of best practice Remains aware of external, industry, legal and regulatory developments etc. to ensure practice and outputs are of a sufficiently high standard Keeps informed of all legal and regulatory developments relevant to the Operating Entity/Group Regulatory and Compliance: The Board of each Operating Entity requires the highest standards of corporate governance, operational excellence and financial reporting throughout the Group from all its employees. Specific responsibilities are listed below. Complies with all applicable, legal, fiscal and regulatory obligations in the form of policies and procedures Ensures correct authorisation is obtained and processes followed when required by the Operating Entity and/or Group Ensures performance, HR and T&C records are up to date and meet the Operating Entity and/or Group's requirements Maintains accurate records and deals with correspondence appropriately Operates in an honest, professional and ethical manner Strictly adheres to the Group Employee Code of Conduct Completes all relevant regulatory training KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE SKILLS/BEHAVIOURS QUALIFICATIONS 2 to 5 years' experience preferably in Treaty Reinsurance. Training to be provided. Suitable candidates are likely to have had previous experience of working with Treaty Brokers and supporting the placement process, including knowledge of Market Reform Contract production. Excellent Salary and Benefits Package Diversity & Inclusion Our client is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. Recruitment, assessment and selection decisions are based solely on skills, experience and merit. Applications are welcomed from candidates of all backgrounds regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances. A copy of the Diversity & Inclusion Policy is available upon request.
Oct 15, 2026
Full time
Treaty Reinsurance - Client Support ROLE PURPOSE: Supports their team to deliver an excellent and comprehensive service in the administration of new business, renewal and mid-term changes of Treaty Reinsurance for specific clients. The successful candidate will also have exposure to clients and markets to help manage all aspects of the placing and running of Treaties across predominately Wholesale business. This is an excellent opportunity to join a global Lloyds broker who are leaders in their field. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Planning/Reporting: Provides input to team meetings as required Plans own work to achieve personal objectives Meets agreed targets Manages assigned projects and contributes to other projects as required Provides relevant management information to the management team Technical: Reviews client documentation to ensure that information presented is sufficiently comprehensive/accurate to support the quoting process Prepares or checks market presentations Liaises with clients and ensures client queries are resolved Responds to market and third party queries as appropriate Produces high quality and compliant Market Reform Contracts Produces high quality and compliant market documentation ensuring appropriate authorisations are secured A conduit between the Broking and Technical Processing Teams as required, including provision of accurate handover documentation for processing. Monitoring of premium payments and meeting premium due dates. Ensures up to date records are maintained at all times on the Company system Knows when to seek guidance from senior members of the team Collates and communicates client requirements to ensure appropriate marketing of the risk Develops good relationships with markets and clients Policy, Process and Procedures: Follows agreed processes and obtains appropriate approvals to ensure compliance with company policy and regulatory requirements Works within agreed parameters and uses relevant systems to ensure documentation /communications adhere to company procedure / compliance requirements Maintains appropriate client files, and oversees the prompt and accurate production of documentation to best meet client, company and regulatory requirements Strives to provide quality and excellence in line with company process Environment, Customer Focus and Relationships: Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external contacts to ensure service delivery meets expectations and is compliant Provides support and assistance to senior colleagues and/or their clients on request Deals with, or refers, client enquiries, renewals and mid-term adjustments Develops strong relationships with immediate Team and the wider Business Unit Solicits advice and guidance, when appropriate, from their line manager Assists with the development and maintenances appropriate underwriter relationships Develops awareness of industry developments to ensure practices, product offerings and outputs are of a sufficiently high standard compared to peers Responds to client requirements as appropriate Behaves with all clients fairly and ethically Shares information that could be beneficial to the Operating Entity/Group People Management/Personal Development: The job holder has no direct reports Actively undertakes personal development to ensure up to date knowledge and understanding of best practice Remains aware of external, industry, legal and regulatory developments etc. to ensure practice and outputs are of a sufficiently high standard Keeps informed of all legal and regulatory developments relevant to the Operating Entity/Group Regulatory and Compliance: The Board of each Operating Entity requires the highest standards of corporate governance, operational excellence and financial reporting throughout the Group from all its employees. Specific responsibilities are listed below. Complies with all applicable, legal, fiscal and regulatory obligations in the form of policies and procedures Ensures correct authorisation is obtained and processes followed when required by the Operating Entity and/or Group Ensures performance, HR and T&C records are up to date and meet the Operating Entity and/or Group's requirements Maintains accurate records and deals with correspondence appropriately Operates in an honest, professional and ethical manner Strictly adheres to the Group Employee Code of Conduct Completes all relevant regulatory training KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE SKILLS/BEHAVIOURS QUALIFICATIONS 2 to 5 years' experience preferably in Treaty Reinsurance. Training to be provided. Suitable candidates are likely to have had previous experience of working with Treaty Brokers and supporting the placement process, including knowledge of Market Reform Contract production. Excellent Salary and Benefits Package Diversity & Inclusion Our client is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. Recruitment, assessment and selection decisions are based solely on skills, experience and merit. Applications are welcomed from candidates of all backgrounds regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances. A copy of the Diversity & Inclusion Policy is available upon request.
Are you a strategic tax professional with multi-jurisdictional expertise? We are partnering with a retail business to find a dynamic Tax Manager to lead their tax compliance across five key European markets, including the UK, Western Europe, and the Nordics. In this newly created role driven by the company's expanding regional footprint and the increasing complexity of international tax obligations-you will take ownership of all tax domains across the region, including VAT, corporate tax, transfer pricing, and the Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) regime. Reporting to Senior Finance Leadership, you will lead a team of in-country specialists, partnering with the Global Tax team at HQ, Legal, Commercial divisions, and external advisors to ensure seamless, accurate, and proactive tax compliance across Europe. What You'll Do Multi-Jurisdiction Tax Compliance & Leadership Own the Regional Calendar: Manage the tax compliance calendar across multiple European jurisdictions, ensuring all filing and payment deadlines are consistently met. Lead & Develop: Manage, mentor, and provide technical guidance to a dedicated regional team of tax specialists. VAT Management: Review and approve VAT returns across the region. Advise on VAT rates for new product lines, conduct regular commercial reviews, and train procurement/merchandising teams to minimize VAT liabilities. Corporate & Statutory Tax: Prepare and review corporate tax computations and UK quarterly installments. Handle tax provisions for local statutory accounts and support Global HQ with group reporting, including Pillar Two. Transfer Pricing & SAO: Maintain local transfer pricing documentation, review intercompany agreements, and support the UK SAO process (including maintaining tax controls and the UK tax strategy publication). Policy & Authority Liaison: Act as the primary contact for regional tax authorities, manage audits, collaborate with external advisors, and standardize tax policies across the region. Cross-Functional Collaboration System Optimization: Drive the discovery and implementation of system enhancements to improve tax controls and compliance workflows. Business Partnering: Collaborate directly with Legal on regulatory matters and partner with European country managers to resource local compliance needs effectively. Executive Reporting: Provide clear, concise updates to the Finance Director regarding compliance positioning, risks, and legislative changes. What You Bring Qualifications: Fully qualified tax professional (CTA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) or qualified by extensive experience in a multi-jurisdictional tax role. VAT & Regional Expertise: Proven experience managing indirect tax (VAT) compliance across multiple European countries, alongside strong knowledge of UK corporation tax and the SAO regime. Leadership: Demonstrated experience managing, developing, and overseeing a team of specialists. Technical Skills: Highly organized with advanced Excel skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines across multiple jurisdictions. Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to translate complex tax legislation into clear, actionable advice for non-tax commercial teams. Bonus Assets: Experience in a large-scale retail, wholesale, or FMCG environment is highly preferred. Additional fluency in a European language (such as French, Spanish, or a Nordic language) is a distinct advantage. Why Join Our Client? Step into a highly visible, newly created role within a globally recognized enterprise. This is a unique opportunity to build processes, shape regional strategy, and directly impact the financial efficiency of a massive European operation with excellent long-term career progression. Apply today to discuss this confidential mandate in more detail.
Oct 15, 2026
Full time
Are you a strategic tax professional with multi-jurisdictional expertise? We are partnering with a retail business to find a dynamic Tax Manager to lead their tax compliance across five key European markets, including the UK, Western Europe, and the Nordics. In this newly created role driven by the company's expanding regional footprint and the increasing complexity of international tax obligations-you will take ownership of all tax domains across the region, including VAT, corporate tax, transfer pricing, and the Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) regime. Reporting to Senior Finance Leadership, you will lead a team of in-country specialists, partnering with the Global Tax team at HQ, Legal, Commercial divisions, and external advisors to ensure seamless, accurate, and proactive tax compliance across Europe. What You'll Do Multi-Jurisdiction Tax Compliance & Leadership Own the Regional Calendar: Manage the tax compliance calendar across multiple European jurisdictions, ensuring all filing and payment deadlines are consistently met. Lead & Develop: Manage, mentor, and provide technical guidance to a dedicated regional team of tax specialists. VAT Management: Review and approve VAT returns across the region. Advise on VAT rates for new product lines, conduct regular commercial reviews, and train procurement/merchandising teams to minimize VAT liabilities. Corporate & Statutory Tax: Prepare and review corporate tax computations and UK quarterly installments. Handle tax provisions for local statutory accounts and support Global HQ with group reporting, including Pillar Two. Transfer Pricing & SAO: Maintain local transfer pricing documentation, review intercompany agreements, and support the UK SAO process (including maintaining tax controls and the UK tax strategy publication). Policy & Authority Liaison: Act as the primary contact for regional tax authorities, manage audits, collaborate with external advisors, and standardize tax policies across the region. Cross-Functional Collaboration System Optimization: Drive the discovery and implementation of system enhancements to improve tax controls and compliance workflows. Business Partnering: Collaborate directly with Legal on regulatory matters and partner with European country managers to resource local compliance needs effectively. Executive Reporting: Provide clear, concise updates to the Finance Director regarding compliance positioning, risks, and legislative changes. What You Bring Qualifications: Fully qualified tax professional (CTA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) or qualified by extensive experience in a multi-jurisdictional tax role. VAT & Regional Expertise: Proven experience managing indirect tax (VAT) compliance across multiple European countries, alongside strong knowledge of UK corporation tax and the SAO regime. Leadership: Demonstrated experience managing, developing, and overseeing a team of specialists. Technical Skills: Highly organized with advanced Excel skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines across multiple jurisdictions. Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to translate complex tax legislation into clear, actionable advice for non-tax commercial teams. Bonus Assets: Experience in a large-scale retail, wholesale, or FMCG environment is highly preferred. Additional fluency in a European language (such as French, Spanish, or a Nordic language) is a distinct advantage. Why Join Our Client? Step into a highly visible, newly created role within a globally recognized enterprise. This is a unique opportunity to build processes, shape regional strategy, and directly impact the financial efficiency of a massive European operation with excellent long-term career progression. Apply today to discuss this confidential mandate in more detail.
Garment Technologist & Compliance Officer Location: Watford, Hertfordshire (WD24) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £35,000-£40,000 depending on experience Reports to: Senior Production Manager The Role This is a hands-on role covering garment technology, fit, quality assurance, apparel testing, product compliance and factory compliance. You will work closely with our design, buying and production teams and overseas factories, managing garments from initial development through to bulk production and ensuring products meet our quality standards, customer requirements and applicable UK, EU and international regulations. Key Responsibilities: Garment Technology & Development Manage garment development from initial sample through to production approval. Conduct fit sessions and provide clear, practical fit and construction comments. Review garment construction, measurements, grading, patterns, workmanship and finishing. Create and maintain measurement specifications and technical packs. Communicate technical corrections and improvements to overseas factories. Approve development, fit, pre-production and production samples. Identify technical risks and provide practical, commercially viable solutions. Maintain consistent fit and quality standards across suppliers and product categories. Testing, Quality & Compliance Determine appropriate apparel testing requirements based on product, materials, intended use, customer and destination market. Manage testing covering areas such as dimensional stability, colour fastness, seam strength, fabric performance and restricted substances. Review laboratory reports, manage failures and coordinate corrective action. Review inspection reports and resolve production quality issues before shipment. Investigate returns, complaints and recurring quality issues to identify root causes. Ensure apparel meets applicable UK, EU and international safety, chemical and labelling requirements, including REACH where relevant. Verify care labels, fibre composition, country of origin, warnings and other mandatory product information. Maintain accurate technical, testing, approval and compliance records. Factory & Ethical Compliance Review factory audit reports and certifications including SEDEX/SMETA, BSCI and equivalent standards. Track audit expiry dates, corrective actions and outstanding non-conformities. Work with suppliers to maintain required social, ethical and technical compliance documentation. Highlight compliance risks and support corrective action relating to labour practices, workplace safety, responsible sourcing and factory standards. Sustainability & Certification Review certifications including GOTS, GRS, OEKO-TEX and FSC where applicable. Verify certification validity, scope and supply-chain coverage. Support accurate and substantiated sustainability and recycled-content claims. Improve the quality and traceability of supplier sustainability documentation. Skills & Experience: Essential 3-5+ years' experience in garment technology, apparel QA, product compliance or a related role. Strong knowledge of garment construction, pattern cutting, grading, fit and manufacturing. Confident conducting fit sessions and providing technical comments. Experience with technical packs, measurement specifications and production samples. Good understanding of fabrics, apparel testing and product-safety requirements. Knowledge of apparel labelling and fibre-composition requirements. Experience working directly with overseas factories and suppliers. Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple product timelines. Strong communication and organisational skills. Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience maintaining technical/compliance trackers. Ability to work from our Watford office . Desirable Degree or professional qualification in Textile/Garment Technology, Fashion Design, Pattern Cutting or a related subject. Experience with licensed apparel or major UK retail customers. Knowledge of REACH, restricted-substance testing and UK/EU apparel regulations . Experience reviewing SEDEX/SMETA, BSCI or similar factory audits. Familiarity with GOTS, GRS, OEKO-TEX and other certification schemes. Experience with PLM/product-development systems . Wider factory, ethical or supply-chain compliance experience. The Person We are looking for someone who is: Meticulous, practical, and confident making technical decisions. Proactive in identifying and resolving issues before they affect production. Comfortable challenging suppliers or internal teams when standards are not met. Commercially aware, balancing quality, compliance, cost and delivery. Highly organised with strong documentation skills. Able to explain technical and regulatory requirements clearly to non-technical colleagues. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. Working Hours Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-6:00pm - Friday: 9:00am-4:30pm Benefits include: £35,000-£40,000 salary depending on experience. Permanent, full-time position. Early finish on Fridays. Hybrid working of up to 2 days per week after probation , subject to role requirements. Company pension. Statutory annual leave. Free on-site parking. Casual dress. Opportunity to work with well-known licensed brands and major retail customers. Significant scope to develop and take ownership of the company's garment technology and compliance function. Applicants must be UK-based, have the right to work in the UK and be able to commute reliably to our Watford office.
Oct 14, 2026
Full time
Garment Technologist & Compliance Officer Location: Watford, Hertfordshire (WD24) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £35,000-£40,000 depending on experience Reports to: Senior Production Manager The Role This is a hands-on role covering garment technology, fit, quality assurance, apparel testing, product compliance and factory compliance. You will work closely with our design, buying and production teams and overseas factories, managing garments from initial development through to bulk production and ensuring products meet our quality standards, customer requirements and applicable UK, EU and international regulations. Key Responsibilities: Garment Technology & Development Manage garment development from initial sample through to production approval. Conduct fit sessions and provide clear, practical fit and construction comments. Review garment construction, measurements, grading, patterns, workmanship and finishing. Create and maintain measurement specifications and technical packs. Communicate technical corrections and improvements to overseas factories. Approve development, fit, pre-production and production samples. Identify technical risks and provide practical, commercially viable solutions. Maintain consistent fit and quality standards across suppliers and product categories. Testing, Quality & Compliance Determine appropriate apparel testing requirements based on product, materials, intended use, customer and destination market. Manage testing covering areas such as dimensional stability, colour fastness, seam strength, fabric performance and restricted substances. Review laboratory reports, manage failures and coordinate corrective action. Review inspection reports and resolve production quality issues before shipment. Investigate returns, complaints and recurring quality issues to identify root causes. Ensure apparel meets applicable UK, EU and international safety, chemical and labelling requirements, including REACH where relevant. Verify care labels, fibre composition, country of origin, warnings and other mandatory product information. Maintain accurate technical, testing, approval and compliance records. Factory & Ethical Compliance Review factory audit reports and certifications including SEDEX/SMETA, BSCI and equivalent standards. Track audit expiry dates, corrective actions and outstanding non-conformities. Work with suppliers to maintain required social, ethical and technical compliance documentation. Highlight compliance risks and support corrective action relating to labour practices, workplace safety, responsible sourcing and factory standards. Sustainability & Certification Review certifications including GOTS, GRS, OEKO-TEX and FSC where applicable. Verify certification validity, scope and supply-chain coverage. Support accurate and substantiated sustainability and recycled-content claims. Improve the quality and traceability of supplier sustainability documentation. Skills & Experience: Essential 3-5+ years' experience in garment technology, apparel QA, product compliance or a related role. Strong knowledge of garment construction, pattern cutting, grading, fit and manufacturing. Confident conducting fit sessions and providing technical comments. Experience with technical packs, measurement specifications and production samples. Good understanding of fabrics, apparel testing and product-safety requirements. Knowledge of apparel labelling and fibre-composition requirements. Experience working directly with overseas factories and suppliers. Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple product timelines. Strong communication and organisational skills. Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience maintaining technical/compliance trackers. Ability to work from our Watford office . Desirable Degree or professional qualification in Textile/Garment Technology, Fashion Design, Pattern Cutting or a related subject. Experience with licensed apparel or major UK retail customers. Knowledge of REACH, restricted-substance testing and UK/EU apparel regulations . Experience reviewing SEDEX/SMETA, BSCI or similar factory audits. Familiarity with GOTS, GRS, OEKO-TEX and other certification schemes. Experience with PLM/product-development systems . Wider factory, ethical or supply-chain compliance experience. The Person We are looking for someone who is: Meticulous, practical, and confident making technical decisions. Proactive in identifying and resolving issues before they affect production. Comfortable challenging suppliers or internal teams when standards are not met. Commercially aware, balancing quality, compliance, cost and delivery. Highly organised with strong documentation skills. Able to explain technical and regulatory requirements clearly to non-technical colleagues. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. Working Hours Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-6:00pm - Friday: 9:00am-4:30pm Benefits include: £35,000-£40,000 salary depending on experience. Permanent, full-time position. Early finish on Fridays. Hybrid working of up to 2 days per week after probation , subject to role requirements. Company pension. Statutory annual leave. Free on-site parking. Casual dress. Opportunity to work with well-known licensed brands and major retail customers. Significant scope to develop and take ownership of the company's garment technology and compliance function. Applicants must be UK-based, have the right to work in the UK and be able to commute reliably to our Watford office.
Role/Team overview Our HR team is all about making Sky a great place to work that's both fair and inclusive for our people. We do OUR best to help everyone be at THEIR best. From hiring fantastic people to offering great benefits, from supporting learning and careers to making sure everyone gets paid on time - it all makes a difference. We want our people to have everything they need to design awesome products, create amazing TV, deliver the best customer service and much, much, more. We are looking for an experienced senior professional to lead critical workforce compliance, employment tax and payroll activity across major business integration and transformation programmes. The role will support key projects, working alongside Sky's existing Employment Tax and Payroll subject matter experts. The successful candidate will combine strong technical judgement with practical delivery capability. They will lead complex, data-driven reviews of contractor and contingent workforce arrangements, develop process, governance and controls, and help ensure that new businesses and workforce populations can be integrated into Sky in a compliant and sustainable way. What you'll do : M&A integration and due diligence Lead employment tax, payroll and workforce compliance workstreams supporting acquisitions, integrations, separations and other corporate change. Assess risks identified through due diligence and translate findings into clear integration, remediation and assurance plans. Develop practical and scalable approaches for bringing acquired businesses into Sky governance frameworks, controls and operating processes. Partner with Legal, Finance, People, Payroll, Procurement and external advisers to manage dependencies, decisions and risk mitigation. Provide clear, evidence-based recommendations to programme leaders and senior governance forums. Worker population, data and payment analysis Establish complete and accurate populations across employee and non-employee worker categories, including self-employed workers, PSC directors, freelancers, agency workers and Statement of Work arrangements. Lead data gathering and reconciliation across Workday, Accounts Payable, payroll, procurement, contract records and other relevant systems. Build a reliable view of worker identity, engagement route, payment history, contractual basis and hiring manager ownership. Undertake payment profiling, ranking and risk segmentation to support targeted sampling and further review. Validate data completeness and accuracy, identify discrepancies and maintain a clear audit trail of sources, assumptions and decisions. Escalate promptly any previously unidentified populations or gross payments operating outside expected processes. Contractor and off-payroll compliance reviews Lead reviews of engagement and onboarding arrangements for off payroll workers, including freelancers, self-employed individuals, PSCs, agency workers and Statement of Work suppliers. Design proportionate, risk-based sampling approaches, including selection of higher-value or otherwise higher-risk engagements. Coordinate the collection and review of contracts and supporting evidence to confirm alignment with the basis on which workers are engaged and paid. Work with technical specialists to assess compliance with employment status, off-payroll working and relevant HMRC requirements. Bring practical understanding of TV, production or media workforce models, or quickly develop this sector knowledge. Employment tax and payroll governance Review and strengthen governance and controls across key employment tax and payroll risks, including PAYE and NIC, PSA and P11D reporting, travel and expenses, share schemes and payroll controls. Identify process gaps and design sustainable policies, control frameworks, roles and responsibilities, approval routes and monitoring arrangements. Ensure integration plans consider data, systems, process, ownership, documentation and ongoing assurance requirements. Support internal audit, external audit and HMRC enquiries where required. Essential Criteria : Significant experience in workforce compliance, employment tax, payroll compliance, internal audit, risk and controls, workforce advisory or a closely related field. Experience gained in a large in-house function, professional services firm or specialist consultancy. Strong understanding of contingent workforce and worker engagement models, with sufficient employment tax and payroll knowledge to identify risks and work effectively with technical specialists. Proven experience leading complex, data-driven compliance, governance or transformation reviews. Strong data analysis and reconciliation capability, with confidence working across fragmented HR, finance, payroll, procurement and contract data. Ability to design and execute risk-based sampling, evidence gathering, controls testing and remediation activity. Excellent project management, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills. Ability to operate independently, structure ambiguous problems and deliver at pace with a high degree of technical credibility and practical judgement. Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain complex issues simply and make actions and decisions explicit. Desirable skills and experience: Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, carve-outs, separations or business integrations. Workday experience and familiarity with Accounts Payable, procurement, payroll or contingent workforce systems. Experience of UK off-payroll working, employment status, PAYE and NIC, PSA/P11D, travel and expenses or share scheme compliance. Experience in media, broadcasting, production, entertainment or another sector with significant freelance and project-based populations. Experience supporting HMRC reviews or other regulatory enquiries. A relevant professional qualification in tax, accountancy, payroll, audit, risk, project management or a related discipline. Benefits and perks There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution Private healthcare with mental health support Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect Sharesave and Tech schemes A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. Your office base Osterley/Livingston Watermark Osterley Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there's plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re- energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations. Plus, there's free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. Livingston Watermark Sky Watermark is our central site for Livingston, sitting between Glasgow and Edinburgh. With vibrant office spaces, chill-out areas, and an onsite canteen, it's a great place to work and connect. The nearest train station is Livingston North. A Sky shuttle bus runs between the station and campus every 20 minutes throughout the day. Plus, there's onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and Bicycles. Additional information This is an initial 12 month fixed-term role. The balance of activity will evolve across Project Iron and Project Keystone, so the successful candidate must be comfortable moving between detailed review work, technical and operational problem solving, stakeholder leadership and programme delivery. Diversity and inclusion It's our people that make Sky Europe's leading entertainment company. That's why we work hard to be an inclusive employer, so everyone can be their best. We welcome different perspectives and experiences and aim to make our recruitment process accessible. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the process. Who we are We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer . click apply for full job details
Oct 14, 2026
Full time
Role/Team overview Our HR team is all about making Sky a great place to work that's both fair and inclusive for our people. We do OUR best to help everyone be at THEIR best. From hiring fantastic people to offering great benefits, from supporting learning and careers to making sure everyone gets paid on time - it all makes a difference. We want our people to have everything they need to design awesome products, create amazing TV, deliver the best customer service and much, much, more. We are looking for an experienced senior professional to lead critical workforce compliance, employment tax and payroll activity across major business integration and transformation programmes. The role will support key projects, working alongside Sky's existing Employment Tax and Payroll subject matter experts. The successful candidate will combine strong technical judgement with practical delivery capability. They will lead complex, data-driven reviews of contractor and contingent workforce arrangements, develop process, governance and controls, and help ensure that new businesses and workforce populations can be integrated into Sky in a compliant and sustainable way. What you'll do : M&A integration and due diligence Lead employment tax, payroll and workforce compliance workstreams supporting acquisitions, integrations, separations and other corporate change. Assess risks identified through due diligence and translate findings into clear integration, remediation and assurance plans. Develop practical and scalable approaches for bringing acquired businesses into Sky governance frameworks, controls and operating processes. Partner with Legal, Finance, People, Payroll, Procurement and external advisers to manage dependencies, decisions and risk mitigation. Provide clear, evidence-based recommendations to programme leaders and senior governance forums. Worker population, data and payment analysis Establish complete and accurate populations across employee and non-employee worker categories, including self-employed workers, PSC directors, freelancers, agency workers and Statement of Work arrangements. Lead data gathering and reconciliation across Workday, Accounts Payable, payroll, procurement, contract records and other relevant systems. Build a reliable view of worker identity, engagement route, payment history, contractual basis and hiring manager ownership. Undertake payment profiling, ranking and risk segmentation to support targeted sampling and further review. Validate data completeness and accuracy, identify discrepancies and maintain a clear audit trail of sources, assumptions and decisions. Escalate promptly any previously unidentified populations or gross payments operating outside expected processes. Contractor and off-payroll compliance reviews Lead reviews of engagement and onboarding arrangements for off payroll workers, including freelancers, self-employed individuals, PSCs, agency workers and Statement of Work suppliers. Design proportionate, risk-based sampling approaches, including selection of higher-value or otherwise higher-risk engagements. Coordinate the collection and review of contracts and supporting evidence to confirm alignment with the basis on which workers are engaged and paid. Work with technical specialists to assess compliance with employment status, off-payroll working and relevant HMRC requirements. Bring practical understanding of TV, production or media workforce models, or quickly develop this sector knowledge. Employment tax and payroll governance Review and strengthen governance and controls across key employment tax and payroll risks, including PAYE and NIC, PSA and P11D reporting, travel and expenses, share schemes and payroll controls. Identify process gaps and design sustainable policies, control frameworks, roles and responsibilities, approval routes and monitoring arrangements. Ensure integration plans consider data, systems, process, ownership, documentation and ongoing assurance requirements. Support internal audit, external audit and HMRC enquiries where required. Essential Criteria : Significant experience in workforce compliance, employment tax, payroll compliance, internal audit, risk and controls, workforce advisory or a closely related field. Experience gained in a large in-house function, professional services firm or specialist consultancy. Strong understanding of contingent workforce and worker engagement models, with sufficient employment tax and payroll knowledge to identify risks and work effectively with technical specialists. Proven experience leading complex, data-driven compliance, governance or transformation reviews. Strong data analysis and reconciliation capability, with confidence working across fragmented HR, finance, payroll, procurement and contract data. Ability to design and execute risk-based sampling, evidence gathering, controls testing and remediation activity. Excellent project management, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills. Ability to operate independently, structure ambiguous problems and deliver at pace with a high degree of technical credibility and practical judgement. Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain complex issues simply and make actions and decisions explicit. Desirable skills and experience: Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, carve-outs, separations or business integrations. Workday experience and familiarity with Accounts Payable, procurement, payroll or contingent workforce systems. Experience of UK off-payroll working, employment status, PAYE and NIC, PSA/P11D, travel and expenses or share scheme compliance. Experience in media, broadcasting, production, entertainment or another sector with significant freelance and project-based populations. Experience supporting HMRC reviews or other regulatory enquiries. A relevant professional qualification in tax, accountancy, payroll, audit, risk, project management or a related discipline. Benefits and perks There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution Private healthcare with mental health support Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect Sharesave and Tech schemes A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. Your office base Osterley/Livingston Watermark Osterley Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there's plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re- energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations. Plus, there's free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. Livingston Watermark Sky Watermark is our central site for Livingston, sitting between Glasgow and Edinburgh. With vibrant office spaces, chill-out areas, and an onsite canteen, it's a great place to work and connect. The nearest train station is Livingston North. A Sky shuttle bus runs between the station and campus every 20 minutes throughout the day. Plus, there's onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and Bicycles. Additional information This is an initial 12 month fixed-term role. The balance of activity will evolve across Project Iron and Project Keystone, so the successful candidate must be comfortable moving between detailed review work, technical and operational problem solving, stakeholder leadership and programme delivery. Diversity and inclusion It's our people that make Sky Europe's leading entertainment company. That's why we work hard to be an inclusive employer, so everyone can be their best. We welcome different perspectives and experiences and aim to make our recruitment process accessible. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the process. Who we are We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer . click apply for full job details
A fantastic opportunity for a Head of Purchasing & Supply Planning to join a leading independent importer and distributor of Ambient Food Products as they continue to grow both their customer and product base. The Head of Procurement leads the Supply Planning & Procurement team and is accountable for ensuring secure, cost-effective and responsible supply across the product portfolio. The role sets procurement and supply-planning direction, develops strategic supplier relationships, oversees sourcing and negotiation, and ensures inventory and availability decisions support customer and business requirements. As a senior leader, the role works closely with Commercial, Technical, Demand Planning, Operations, Logistics and Finance to manage risk, support growth and build a high-performing procurement function. This position is fully onsite with 5 days in office in Reigate Key responsibilities of the Head of Procurement & Supply Planning Procurement strategy: Work alongside the MD to develop and deliver a procurement and supply-planning strategy aligned with business priorities, customer requirements, growth plans and risk appetite. Team leadership: Lead, develop and organise the Procurement team, setting clear accountabilities, priorities, objectives and standards for performance. Strategic sourcing and negotiation: Lead sourcing strategies, supplier selection, commercial negotiations and contracting for key categories and strategic suppliers Supplier relationship management: . Lead senior supplier reviews, resolve escalated issues and ensure agreed performance and improvement actions are delivered. Supply assurance and resilience: Oversee supply risk management, business continuity and contingency planning across the portfolio. Inventory and availability governance: Set direction for stock policies, ordering parameters and inventory controls. Review service, stock cover, excess, ageing and slow-moving inventory. Commercial and customer support: Partner with Commercial teams on tenders, customer proposals, pricing inputs, product changes and growth opportunities. Responsible sourcing and compliance: Ensure supplier selection and management support food safety, legality, quality, ethical sourcing and sustainability requirements. Market and supplier intelligence: Maintain a clear view of commodity, currency, capacity, freight, regulatory and supplier developments. Governance and management information: Maintain appropriate procurement controls, approval routes, documentation and contract records. Cross-functional leadership: Contribute to senior management decision-making and lead cross-functional resolution of major supply, inventory, supplier and sourcing issues. Continuous improvement: Improve procurement processes, systems, data quality, reporting and ways of working. Leadership accountabilities of the Head of Procurement & Supply Planning Set a clear operating rhythm for procurement planning, supplier reviews, risk management and performance reporting. Create an environment of accountability, constructive challenge, collaboration and continuous improvement. Ensure workloads, category ownership and escalations are allocated effectively across the team. Represent Procurement in senior management and cross-functional forums, with clear ownership of agreed actions. Skills and experience of the Head of Procurement & Supply Planning Significant senior procurement, sourcing or supply-chain experience, within food, similar FMCG or an international product business. Proven leadership of a procurement, purchasing or supply-planning team, including objective setting, coaching and performance management. Strong commercial and negotiation capability, with experience of strategic sourcing, supplier selection, contracts and complex supplier relationships. Demonstrable experience managing international supply, long lead times, inventory exposure and business continuity risk. Excellent financial and analytical acumen, with the ability to interpret cost, margin, inventory, service and market data and make balanced decisions. Strong understanding of inventory management, forecasting interfaces, purchase planning and supplier performance management. Credible senior stakeholder management and communication skills, including the ability to present clear options and recommendations. Experience working cross-functionally with Commercial, Technical, Operations, Logistics, Finance and Demand Planning. Strong governance, project management and change leadership skills. This position would suit someone with experience in the Food or similar FMCG sectors who has held a position as a Head of Procurement, Head of Purchasing, Procurement Director, Purchasing Director, Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Head of Supply Chain, Supply Chain Manager or Supply Chain Director.
Oct 14, 2026
Full time
A fantastic opportunity for a Head of Purchasing & Supply Planning to join a leading independent importer and distributor of Ambient Food Products as they continue to grow both their customer and product base. The Head of Procurement leads the Supply Planning & Procurement team and is accountable for ensuring secure, cost-effective and responsible supply across the product portfolio. The role sets procurement and supply-planning direction, develops strategic supplier relationships, oversees sourcing and negotiation, and ensures inventory and availability decisions support customer and business requirements. As a senior leader, the role works closely with Commercial, Technical, Demand Planning, Operations, Logistics and Finance to manage risk, support growth and build a high-performing procurement function. This position is fully onsite with 5 days in office in Reigate Key responsibilities of the Head of Procurement & Supply Planning Procurement strategy: Work alongside the MD to develop and deliver a procurement and supply-planning strategy aligned with business priorities, customer requirements, growth plans and risk appetite. Team leadership: Lead, develop and organise the Procurement team, setting clear accountabilities, priorities, objectives and standards for performance. Strategic sourcing and negotiation: Lead sourcing strategies, supplier selection, commercial negotiations and contracting for key categories and strategic suppliers Supplier relationship management: . Lead senior supplier reviews, resolve escalated issues and ensure agreed performance and improvement actions are delivered. Supply assurance and resilience: Oversee supply risk management, business continuity and contingency planning across the portfolio. Inventory and availability governance: Set direction for stock policies, ordering parameters and inventory controls. Review service, stock cover, excess, ageing and slow-moving inventory. Commercial and customer support: Partner with Commercial teams on tenders, customer proposals, pricing inputs, product changes and growth opportunities. Responsible sourcing and compliance: Ensure supplier selection and management support food safety, legality, quality, ethical sourcing and sustainability requirements. Market and supplier intelligence: Maintain a clear view of commodity, currency, capacity, freight, regulatory and supplier developments. Governance and management information: Maintain appropriate procurement controls, approval routes, documentation and contract records. Cross-functional leadership: Contribute to senior management decision-making and lead cross-functional resolution of major supply, inventory, supplier and sourcing issues. Continuous improvement: Improve procurement processes, systems, data quality, reporting and ways of working. Leadership accountabilities of the Head of Procurement & Supply Planning Set a clear operating rhythm for procurement planning, supplier reviews, risk management and performance reporting. Create an environment of accountability, constructive challenge, collaboration and continuous improvement. Ensure workloads, category ownership and escalations are allocated effectively across the team. Represent Procurement in senior management and cross-functional forums, with clear ownership of agreed actions. Skills and experience of the Head of Procurement & Supply Planning Significant senior procurement, sourcing or supply-chain experience, within food, similar FMCG or an international product business. Proven leadership of a procurement, purchasing or supply-planning team, including objective setting, coaching and performance management. Strong commercial and negotiation capability, with experience of strategic sourcing, supplier selection, contracts and complex supplier relationships. Demonstrable experience managing international supply, long lead times, inventory exposure and business continuity risk. Excellent financial and analytical acumen, with the ability to interpret cost, margin, inventory, service and market data and make balanced decisions. Strong understanding of inventory management, forecasting interfaces, purchase planning and supplier performance management. Credible senior stakeholder management and communication skills, including the ability to present clear options and recommendations. Experience working cross-functionally with Commercial, Technical, Operations, Logistics, Finance and Demand Planning. Strong governance, project management and change leadership skills. This position would suit someone with experience in the Food or similar FMCG sectors who has held a position as a Head of Procurement, Head of Purchasing, Procurement Director, Purchasing Director, Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Head of Supply Chain, Supply Chain Manager or Supply Chain Director.
High Growth Financial Services Oxford Our Client Mackie Myers have partnered with a rapidly growing, regulated SME in Oxford to appoint a Finance Manager into their expanding finance function. This is an exciting opportunity to join the business at a key stage of growth, taking ownership of core finance activities while helping to develop robust processes, controls and reporting as the organisation scales. The Role The Finance Manager will play a key role in overseeing the day-to-day finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong financial controls and effective cash management. Working closely with the senior leadership team, the role will provide meaningful financial insight to support commercial decision-making, while helping the business strengthen its finance processes and systems as it continues to grow. Main Duties Lead the production of accurate monthly management accounts and financial reporting Prepare budgets, forecasts and cashflow projections, analysing key variances Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and ensure financial controls are maintained Support statutory accounts, audit and regulatory reporting requirements Manage VAT and other relevant compliance requirements Provide financial analysis and insight to support strategic and commercial decision-making Develop and improve finance processes, controls and reporting systems Manage and mentor members of the finance team Work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, providing effective financial business partnering Support the implementation and improvement of finance systems and processes Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, controls and financial visibility Ensure the business remains compliant with relevant financial and regulatory requirements The Successful Candidate ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified or equivalent Experience working within a regulated environment or highly controlled industry Strong understanding of UK accounting principles, financial controls and compliance Experience within an SME or scaling organisation, ideally within a high-growth environment Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting experience Experience using ERP or finance systems, with strong Excel skills Commercially minded, analytical and able to communicate financial information effectively Highly organised, proactive and comfortable working in a changing and growing environment Experience managing or mentoring finance professionals What's on Offer? Up to £75,000 Opportunity to join a high-growth, regulated SME at an exciting stage of its development Significant scope to develop and improve the finance function Excellent development and progression opportunities Collaborative and supportive working environment Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence business decisions Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and success. That's why we're committed to promoting equality of opportunity and creating inclusive workplaces where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively seek out talent from all backgrounds and strive to reflect the rich diversity of the workforce in every role we recruit for.
Oct 14, 2026
Full time
High Growth Financial Services Oxford Our Client Mackie Myers have partnered with a rapidly growing, regulated SME in Oxford to appoint a Finance Manager into their expanding finance function. This is an exciting opportunity to join the business at a key stage of growth, taking ownership of core finance activities while helping to develop robust processes, controls and reporting as the organisation scales. The Role The Finance Manager will play a key role in overseeing the day-to-day finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong financial controls and effective cash management. Working closely with the senior leadership team, the role will provide meaningful financial insight to support commercial decision-making, while helping the business strengthen its finance processes and systems as it continues to grow. Main Duties Lead the production of accurate monthly management accounts and financial reporting Prepare budgets, forecasts and cashflow projections, analysing key variances Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and ensure financial controls are maintained Support statutory accounts, audit and regulatory reporting requirements Manage VAT and other relevant compliance requirements Provide financial analysis and insight to support strategic and commercial decision-making Develop and improve finance processes, controls and reporting systems Manage and mentor members of the finance team Work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, providing effective financial business partnering Support the implementation and improvement of finance systems and processes Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, controls and financial visibility Ensure the business remains compliant with relevant financial and regulatory requirements The Successful Candidate ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified or equivalent Experience working within a regulated environment or highly controlled industry Strong understanding of UK accounting principles, financial controls and compliance Experience within an SME or scaling organisation, ideally within a high-growth environment Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting experience Experience using ERP or finance systems, with strong Excel skills Commercially minded, analytical and able to communicate financial information effectively Highly organised, proactive and comfortable working in a changing and growing environment Experience managing or mentoring finance professionals What's on Offer? Up to £75,000 Opportunity to join a high-growth, regulated SME at an exciting stage of its development Significant scope to develop and improve the finance function Excellent development and progression opportunities Collaborative and supportive working environment Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence business decisions Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and success. That's why we're committed to promoting equality of opportunity and creating inclusive workplaces where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively seek out talent from all backgrounds and strive to reflect the rich diversity of the workforce in every role we recruit for.
Role Overview Wynnstay Group is looking for a proactive and detail-focused Regional Compliance & Assurance Manager to provide independent assurance across our retail store network throughout the North & Central England region. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced compliance professional who combines strong auditing skills with a practical, coaching-led approach. Working closely with Store Managers and their teams, you will help ensure stores remain safe, compliant and audit-ready, while building understanding and ownership of compliance standards across the business. You will play a key role in identifying risks, assessing compliance against internal standards and regulatory requirements, and supporting colleagues to implement sustainable improvements. Through a combination of scheduled audits, follow-up reviews and hands-on coaching, you will help create a culture where compliance is understood, embedded and maintained every day. This is a highly visible field-based role that requires excellent judgement, attention to detail and the confidence to challenge constructively. You will work independently across multiple locations while collaborating with operational and compliance teams to share best practice, monitor performance and strengthen compliance capability throughout the region. If you enjoy helping teams succeed, solving problems at their root cause and making a tangible impact on business standards and risk management, this role offers an excellent opportunity to do so within a growing agricultural and rural retail business. Responsibilities: Delivering scheduled and unannounced compliance audits across stores within the allocated region. Assessing compliance against Wynnstay policies, regulatory requirements and relevant industry standards and codes of practice. Producing clear and accurate audit reports, documenting findings and identifying areas for improvement. Agreeing corrective actions with store management teams and monitoring progress through to completion. Conducting follow-up visits and reviews to ensure actions have been implemented effectively and improvements have been sustained. Identifying, investigating and escalating recurring, systemic or significant compliance risks. Providing assurance over food and feed hygiene, Health & Safety, Trading Standards, VMD, UFAS, FIAS, BASIS, FACTS and AHDA requirements where applicable. Reviewing compliance relating to product storage, handling, segregation, traceability, recalls, controlled products, environmental requirements, transport and fire procedures. Verifying the accuracy and completeness of compliance records and documentation. Using audit outcomes to provide practical coaching, guidance and refresher training to colleagues. Supporting Store Managers and teams in developing ownership and accountability for compliance standards. Sharing best practice and lessons learned across the region to drive continuous improvement. Supporting compliance activities associated with new store openings, acquisitions and integration projects. Monitoring regional compliance performance and identifying trends, recurring themes and emerging risks. Producing reports on audit outcomes, compliance performance and overdue actions for management review. Supporting the National Stores Compliance Manager in delivering compliance assurance across the wider store estate. Promoting a positive compliance culture through effective communication, coaching and engagement. Contributing to agreed business objectives and complying with all company policies and procedures. What We're Looking For Essential Experience within compliance, quality assurance, audit, Health & Safety or another regulated environment. Practical auditing, inspection or compliance monitoring experience. Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, risk management and effective control frameworks. The ability to assess standards objectively and identify material risks and non-conformances. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and professionally. Strong coaching and influencing skills, with the ability to translate technical requirements into practical guidance. Excellent organisation and attention to detail. The ability to work independently across multiple locations while managing competing priorities. Experience monitoring actions, maintaining records and following issues through to resolution. Strong problem-solving skills with a root-cause approach to improving compliance performance. Competent IT skills and the ability to produce accurate reports and compliance documentation. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively throughout the region. Desirable: Knowledge of agricultural, feed, retail or manufacturing environments. Experience working with standards or regulatory frameworks including VMD, UFAS, FIAS, BASIS, FACTS, AHDA or Trading Standards. Formal audit, compliance, quality or Health & Safety qualifications. Experience delivering compliance-related training or coaching programmes. Experience supporting multi-site operations or geographically dispersed teams. Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies and corrective action processes. Benefits: Competitive salary. Company vehicle or vehicle allowance. Employee Assistance Programme with BUPA. Company profit related pay scheme. Life assurance of twice your salary following successful completion of probation. 25 days' annual leave plus UK bank holidays. Employee discount at Wynnstay Stores. Ongoing training and professional development opportunities. Opportunity to join a supportive, values-led organisation with a turnover of over 500 million and more than 900 colleagues nationwide. Location: Field-based, North England and Midlands Reporting To: National Stores Compliance Manager Ready to help our stores stay safe, compliant and audit-ready? Join Wynnstay and play a key role in reducing risk, improving standards and building lasting compliance capability across our retail network.
Oct 14, 2026
Full time
Role Overview Wynnstay Group is looking for a proactive and detail-focused Regional Compliance & Assurance Manager to provide independent assurance across our retail store network throughout the North & Central England region. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced compliance professional who combines strong auditing skills with a practical, coaching-led approach. Working closely with Store Managers and their teams, you will help ensure stores remain safe, compliant and audit-ready, while building understanding and ownership of compliance standards across the business. You will play a key role in identifying risks, assessing compliance against internal standards and regulatory requirements, and supporting colleagues to implement sustainable improvements. Through a combination of scheduled audits, follow-up reviews and hands-on coaching, you will help create a culture where compliance is understood, embedded and maintained every day. This is a highly visible field-based role that requires excellent judgement, attention to detail and the confidence to challenge constructively. You will work independently across multiple locations while collaborating with operational and compliance teams to share best practice, monitor performance and strengthen compliance capability throughout the region. If you enjoy helping teams succeed, solving problems at their root cause and making a tangible impact on business standards and risk management, this role offers an excellent opportunity to do so within a growing agricultural and rural retail business. Responsibilities: Delivering scheduled and unannounced compliance audits across stores within the allocated region. Assessing compliance against Wynnstay policies, regulatory requirements and relevant industry standards and codes of practice. Producing clear and accurate audit reports, documenting findings and identifying areas for improvement. Agreeing corrective actions with store management teams and monitoring progress through to completion. Conducting follow-up visits and reviews to ensure actions have been implemented effectively and improvements have been sustained. Identifying, investigating and escalating recurring, systemic or significant compliance risks. Providing assurance over food and feed hygiene, Health & Safety, Trading Standards, VMD, UFAS, FIAS, BASIS, FACTS and AHDA requirements where applicable. Reviewing compliance relating to product storage, handling, segregation, traceability, recalls, controlled products, environmental requirements, transport and fire procedures. Verifying the accuracy and completeness of compliance records and documentation. Using audit outcomes to provide practical coaching, guidance and refresher training to colleagues. Supporting Store Managers and teams in developing ownership and accountability for compliance standards. Sharing best practice and lessons learned across the region to drive continuous improvement. Supporting compliance activities associated with new store openings, acquisitions and integration projects. Monitoring regional compliance performance and identifying trends, recurring themes and emerging risks. Producing reports on audit outcomes, compliance performance and overdue actions for management review. Supporting the National Stores Compliance Manager in delivering compliance assurance across the wider store estate. Promoting a positive compliance culture through effective communication, coaching and engagement. Contributing to agreed business objectives and complying with all company policies and procedures. What We're Looking For Essential Experience within compliance, quality assurance, audit, Health & Safety or another regulated environment. Practical auditing, inspection or compliance monitoring experience. Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, risk management and effective control frameworks. The ability to assess standards objectively and identify material risks and non-conformances. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and professionally. Strong coaching and influencing skills, with the ability to translate technical requirements into practical guidance. Excellent organisation and attention to detail. The ability to work independently across multiple locations while managing competing priorities. Experience monitoring actions, maintaining records and following issues through to resolution. Strong problem-solving skills with a root-cause approach to improving compliance performance. Competent IT skills and the ability to produce accurate reports and compliance documentation. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively throughout the region. Desirable: Knowledge of agricultural, feed, retail or manufacturing environments. Experience working with standards or regulatory frameworks including VMD, UFAS, FIAS, BASIS, FACTS, AHDA or Trading Standards. Formal audit, compliance, quality or Health & Safety qualifications. Experience delivering compliance-related training or coaching programmes. Experience supporting multi-site operations or geographically dispersed teams. Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies and corrective action processes. Benefits: Competitive salary. Company vehicle or vehicle allowance. Employee Assistance Programme with BUPA. Company profit related pay scheme. Life assurance of twice your salary following successful completion of probation. 25 days' annual leave plus UK bank holidays. Employee discount at Wynnstay Stores. Ongoing training and professional development opportunities. Opportunity to join a supportive, values-led organisation with a turnover of over 500 million and more than 900 colleagues nationwide. Location: Field-based, North England and Midlands Reporting To: National Stores Compliance Manager Ready to help our stores stay safe, compliant and audit-ready? Join Wynnstay and play a key role in reducing risk, improving standards and building lasting compliance capability across our retail network.
Job Title: Field Service Manager Location: Bracknell, Office Based Salary: Competitive Job Type: Permanent, Full time As Field Service Manager, you will play a key role in leading and supporting our Building Performance Engineers, ensuring our field services are delivered safely, efficiently and to consistently high standards. You will oversee day-to-day deployment, operational performance and team competency, while resolving delivery challenges and helping ensure we continue to meet our commitments to customers. ? Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership & Management: Lead, support and develop Building Performance Engineers, providing guidance and taking appropriate action where required. Recruit, onboard and train employees, including managing probation and performance review processes. Manage day-to-day team operations to maintain efficiency and support organisational goals. Ensure appropriate management of employee matters in line with regulatory requirements and internal policies. Champion a culture of safety, wellbeing, accountability, continuous improvement and development Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team Deputise for the BPE management team when required. Operational Excellence & Efficiency: Oversee scheduling, resource planning and workforce coverage across the team. Monitor operational KPIs, including completion rates, productivity and resource utilisation. Ensure tasks and projects are delivered on time and to the required quality standards. Allocate resources effectively and address avoidable delays, repeat visits, aborted work and remedial activity. Ensure field records and supporting information are completed accurately and promptly. Provide feedback to support the improvement, streamlining and implementation of operational processes. Safety, Quality & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, industry regulations, company policies and quality standards, including ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 9001. Conduct audits and assessments to demonstrate competency, identify opportunities for improvement and support regulatory compliance. Stop or escalate work where there are material safety, quality, competency or compliance concerns. Ensure incidents, non-conformities and operational risks are appropriately recorded and escalated. Technical Expertise: Support engineers with day-to-day operational queries relating to service delivery. Maintain knowledge of regulatory and technical developments relevant to the industry and communicate these to stakeholders. Ensure team members have the necessary technical skills and training. Refer matters requiring specialist technical judgement or formal approval to the appropriate technical authority. Customer & Market Focus: Address customer enquiries and complaints in a timely and professional manner. Respond effectively to client needs and escalations while maintaining service excellence. Identify opportunities to improve service delivery and contribute to business growth. Escalate customer requests or changes in scope that may have contractual, programme or cost implications. To be considered for this Field Service Manager role: Proven experience managing field-based service, compliance or engineering teams. Engineering or technical degree, NVQ Level 4 or 5, or equivalent industry experience. Experience of direct line management, including employee development and performance management. Experience scheduling resources and managing field-service delivery against customer, quality and timescale requirements. Knowledge of relevant standards, including ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 9001. Strong leadership and team development skills. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to think critically, assess situations and make informed decisions. Understanding of how utilisation, travel, delays, repeat work and remedial activity affect service efficiency. Culture & Behaviour: As a BSRIA employee, you are required to: Embody integrity, accountability, and professionalism. Promote a culture of respect and open communication both internally and externally. Create a welcoming, engaging and collaborative environment that embraces equity, diversity and inclusion. Approach challenges with a positive future-orientated attitude to maximise value. Drive the successful execution and on-time delivery of tasks and projects, ensuring high quality results and operational excellence. Facilitate and embrace change, growth, innovation and continuous improvement. Commit to achieving commercial success with positive and impactful outcomes. Champion BSRIA as the independent industry leader in providing practical, science-based solutions. Please click on the APPLY button where you'll be redirected to our site to complete your application. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Field Operations Manager, Technical Operations Manager, Service Delivery Manager, Regional Service Manager, Technical Services Manager, Building Services Manager, Technical Supervisor may also be considered for this role.
Oct 13, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Field Service Manager Location: Bracknell, Office Based Salary: Competitive Job Type: Permanent, Full time As Field Service Manager, you will play a key role in leading and supporting our Building Performance Engineers, ensuring our field services are delivered safely, efficiently and to consistently high standards. You will oversee day-to-day deployment, operational performance and team competency, while resolving delivery challenges and helping ensure we continue to meet our commitments to customers. ? Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership & Management: Lead, support and develop Building Performance Engineers, providing guidance and taking appropriate action where required. Recruit, onboard and train employees, including managing probation and performance review processes. Manage day-to-day team operations to maintain efficiency and support organisational goals. Ensure appropriate management of employee matters in line with regulatory requirements and internal policies. Champion a culture of safety, wellbeing, accountability, continuous improvement and development Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team Deputise for the BPE management team when required. Operational Excellence & Efficiency: Oversee scheduling, resource planning and workforce coverage across the team. Monitor operational KPIs, including completion rates, productivity and resource utilisation. Ensure tasks and projects are delivered on time and to the required quality standards. Allocate resources effectively and address avoidable delays, repeat visits, aborted work and remedial activity. Ensure field records and supporting information are completed accurately and promptly. Provide feedback to support the improvement, streamlining and implementation of operational processes. Safety, Quality & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, industry regulations, company policies and quality standards, including ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 9001. Conduct audits and assessments to demonstrate competency, identify opportunities for improvement and support regulatory compliance. Stop or escalate work where there are material safety, quality, competency or compliance concerns. Ensure incidents, non-conformities and operational risks are appropriately recorded and escalated. Technical Expertise: Support engineers with day-to-day operational queries relating to service delivery. Maintain knowledge of regulatory and technical developments relevant to the industry and communicate these to stakeholders. Ensure team members have the necessary technical skills and training. Refer matters requiring specialist technical judgement or formal approval to the appropriate technical authority. Customer & Market Focus: Address customer enquiries and complaints in a timely and professional manner. Respond effectively to client needs and escalations while maintaining service excellence. Identify opportunities to improve service delivery and contribute to business growth. Escalate customer requests or changes in scope that may have contractual, programme or cost implications. To be considered for this Field Service Manager role: Proven experience managing field-based service, compliance or engineering teams. Engineering or technical degree, NVQ Level 4 or 5, or equivalent industry experience. Experience of direct line management, including employee development and performance management. Experience scheduling resources and managing field-service delivery against customer, quality and timescale requirements. Knowledge of relevant standards, including ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 9001. Strong leadership and team development skills. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to think critically, assess situations and make informed decisions. Understanding of how utilisation, travel, delays, repeat work and remedial activity affect service efficiency. Culture & Behaviour: As a BSRIA employee, you are required to: Embody integrity, accountability, and professionalism. Promote a culture of respect and open communication both internally and externally. Create a welcoming, engaging and collaborative environment that embraces equity, diversity and inclusion. Approach challenges with a positive future-orientated attitude to maximise value. Drive the successful execution and on-time delivery of tasks and projects, ensuring high quality results and operational excellence. Facilitate and embrace change, growth, innovation and continuous improvement. Commit to achieving commercial success with positive and impactful outcomes. Champion BSRIA as the independent industry leader in providing practical, science-based solutions. Please click on the APPLY button where you'll be redirected to our site to complete your application. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Field Operations Manager, Technical Operations Manager, Service Delivery Manager, Regional Service Manager, Technical Services Manager, Building Services Manager, Technical Supervisor may also be considered for this role.
The Compliance Manager is responsible for leading and managing the company's compliance function, ensuring all products, packaging, suppliers, and business processes meet relevant UK, EU, and international regulatory requirements. Working cross-functionally with Sales, Design, Buying, Product Development, Shipping, Warehousing, Factories, Testing Laboratories, and Customers Client Details A great opportunity to join a successful Product business in Skelmersdale area. They import from the Far East and Europe where they have a showroom as well as in the UK head office. They are a Sedex Member and FSX certified. The business supply a number of retailers in the UK and Europe , everyday and seasonal products. Description Develop, implement and continuously improve the company's compliance strategy, policies, and procedures. Ensure all products and packaging comply with applicable UK, EU and international legislation and standards. Monitor regulatory developments relating to product safety, packaging, labelling, environmental and sustainability legislation. Assess business impact of regulatory changes and lead implementation of required actions. Act as the subject matter expert for compliance-related matters across the business. Provide leadership, guidance and training to internal stakeholders on compliance requirements and best practices. Deliver regular compliance updates, reports and risk assessments to senior leadership. Profile A successful Compliance Manager should have: Experience within consumer goods, giftware, stationery, seasonal products, homeware or retail sectors. Knowledge of retailer compliance requirements. Understanding of sustainability legislation, EPR regulations and environmental compliance. Experience working with Far East factories and international supply chains. Previous people management or leadership experience. Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems. Relevant compliance, quality, regulatory or risk management qualifications. Job Offer Salary between 40,000 and 50,000 dependent on the level of experience. Free on-site parking for added convenience. Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. If you're interested in this role, apply now. People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best. Compliance Manager
Oct 13, 2026
Full time
The Compliance Manager is responsible for leading and managing the company's compliance function, ensuring all products, packaging, suppliers, and business processes meet relevant UK, EU, and international regulatory requirements. Working cross-functionally with Sales, Design, Buying, Product Development, Shipping, Warehousing, Factories, Testing Laboratories, and Customers Client Details A great opportunity to join a successful Product business in Skelmersdale area. They import from the Far East and Europe where they have a showroom as well as in the UK head office. They are a Sedex Member and FSX certified. The business supply a number of retailers in the UK and Europe , everyday and seasonal products. Description Develop, implement and continuously improve the company's compliance strategy, policies, and procedures. Ensure all products and packaging comply with applicable UK, EU and international legislation and standards. Monitor regulatory developments relating to product safety, packaging, labelling, environmental and sustainability legislation. Assess business impact of regulatory changes and lead implementation of required actions. Act as the subject matter expert for compliance-related matters across the business. Provide leadership, guidance and training to internal stakeholders on compliance requirements and best practices. Deliver regular compliance updates, reports and risk assessments to senior leadership. Profile A successful Compliance Manager should have: Experience within consumer goods, giftware, stationery, seasonal products, homeware or retail sectors. Knowledge of retailer compliance requirements. Understanding of sustainability legislation, EPR regulations and environmental compliance. Experience working with Far East factories and international supply chains. Previous people management or leadership experience. Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems. Relevant compliance, quality, regulatory or risk management qualifications. Job Offer Salary between 40,000 and 50,000 dependent on the level of experience. Free on-site parking for added convenience. Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. If you're interested in this role, apply now. People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best. Compliance Manager
Retail Account Manager Location: National, field-based (North) Salary: Competitive package plus bonus, mobile phone, laptop and option for company car Contract: Permanent About Us (url removed) is an established name that has been selling mobile phones on the High Street since the 1990s. Today we are a fast-growing online retailer backed by over 60 stores across the UK and a busy call centre in Bracknell. Our customer base is over half a million, and our online business accounts for over 70% of sales. We work with major network operators, and we are now rolling out a national network of walk-in repair locations, supported by online marketing and B2B relationships. Technology and skilled people power everything we do, and we aim to make every customer touchpoint efficient, engaging and customer focused. The Role As Retail Account Manager, you will build and develop strong, productive relationships with our franchise partners. Your goal is to drive sustainable improvements in sales, profitability, compliance and customer experience across the franchise estate. You will be the key link between our franchisees and KTM Online. You will understand how each business is performing, spot opportunities and risks, agree clear improvement plans and make sure they are delivered. You will combine commercial challenge with practical support, helping franchisees get the most from their business over the long term. This is a national, field-based role with regular travel. You will report to the Head of Retail Partnerships. What You ll Be Doing: Managing a portfolio of franchise partners, with responsibility for commercial performance, relationships and operational standards. Supporting the Head of Retail Partnerships with strategic or larger multi-site franchise accounts, including store visits and performance reviews. Building trusted relationships with franchisees while constructively challenging performance and holding partners to agreed actions. Using data to track sales, profitability, customer and other KPIs, and to identify trends, risks and opportunities. Running structured business reviews and agreeing measurable improvement plans, then following them through to completion. Developing joint business plans with partners, with clear objectives for sales, profitability, compliance and development. Identifying underperforming stores, agreeing targeted action, and escalating persistent concerns where needed. Sharing best practice from high-performing stores across the network. Maintaining high regulatory, contractual, operational and brand standards, and making sure any corrective actions are completed on time. Coaching and training franchisee teams to improve product knowledge, sales performance and compliance. Working with Marketing and other internal teams on national and local campaigns, including local, B2B and service opportunities. Acting as the day-to-day contact for partners and resolving commercial and operational escalations. Forecasting performance and recommending commercial actions, drawing on data, market insight and franchisee feedback. Representing the voice of the franchise network internally and reporting regularly to senior management. What We re Looking For Essential: At least 2 years experience managing retail accounts, ideally in the mobile phone sector. Proven experience of managing commercial relationships and improving performance across multiple retail locations, ideally in a franchise, partner or multi-site environment. Experience of delivering coaching or training and assessing compliance within a retail framework. The ability to build trusted relationships while constructively challenging others and gaining commitment to agreed actions. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a consultative approach. Commercial awareness and the ability to analyse data and use it to influence performance. The ability to work independently, prioritise a portfolio and take ownership. Comfort with national travel, and a full driving licence. Competence in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Desirable: Experience in franchising, partner management, telecommunications or a comparable multi-site retail environment. An interest in mobile technology and telecommunications. Experience of resolving business or customer escalations. Self-motivated, adaptable and proactive. Benefits Get ready to dial into success and enjoy an array of incredible benefits along the way, including: Health Care Cash Plan Employee Discount Scheme offering you discounts with lots of stores Generous Pension Plan Above Statutory Holidays Company Events If you have proven experience of managing commercial relationships we would love to hear from you. Click apply now!
Oct 13, 2026
Full time
Retail Account Manager Location: National, field-based (North) Salary: Competitive package plus bonus, mobile phone, laptop and option for company car Contract: Permanent About Us (url removed) is an established name that has been selling mobile phones on the High Street since the 1990s. Today we are a fast-growing online retailer backed by over 60 stores across the UK and a busy call centre in Bracknell. Our customer base is over half a million, and our online business accounts for over 70% of sales. We work with major network operators, and we are now rolling out a national network of walk-in repair locations, supported by online marketing and B2B relationships. Technology and skilled people power everything we do, and we aim to make every customer touchpoint efficient, engaging and customer focused. The Role As Retail Account Manager, you will build and develop strong, productive relationships with our franchise partners. Your goal is to drive sustainable improvements in sales, profitability, compliance and customer experience across the franchise estate. You will be the key link between our franchisees and KTM Online. You will understand how each business is performing, spot opportunities and risks, agree clear improvement plans and make sure they are delivered. You will combine commercial challenge with practical support, helping franchisees get the most from their business over the long term. This is a national, field-based role with regular travel. You will report to the Head of Retail Partnerships. What You ll Be Doing: Managing a portfolio of franchise partners, with responsibility for commercial performance, relationships and operational standards. Supporting the Head of Retail Partnerships with strategic or larger multi-site franchise accounts, including store visits and performance reviews. Building trusted relationships with franchisees while constructively challenging performance and holding partners to agreed actions. Using data to track sales, profitability, customer and other KPIs, and to identify trends, risks and opportunities. Running structured business reviews and agreeing measurable improvement plans, then following them through to completion. Developing joint business plans with partners, with clear objectives for sales, profitability, compliance and development. Identifying underperforming stores, agreeing targeted action, and escalating persistent concerns where needed. Sharing best practice from high-performing stores across the network. Maintaining high regulatory, contractual, operational and brand standards, and making sure any corrective actions are completed on time. Coaching and training franchisee teams to improve product knowledge, sales performance and compliance. Working with Marketing and other internal teams on national and local campaigns, including local, B2B and service opportunities. Acting as the day-to-day contact for partners and resolving commercial and operational escalations. Forecasting performance and recommending commercial actions, drawing on data, market insight and franchisee feedback. Representing the voice of the franchise network internally and reporting regularly to senior management. What We re Looking For Essential: At least 2 years experience managing retail accounts, ideally in the mobile phone sector. Proven experience of managing commercial relationships and improving performance across multiple retail locations, ideally in a franchise, partner or multi-site environment. Experience of delivering coaching or training and assessing compliance within a retail framework. The ability to build trusted relationships while constructively challenging others and gaining commitment to agreed actions. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a consultative approach. Commercial awareness and the ability to analyse data and use it to influence performance. The ability to work independently, prioritise a portfolio and take ownership. Comfort with national travel, and a full driving licence. Competence in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Desirable: Experience in franchising, partner management, telecommunications or a comparable multi-site retail environment. An interest in mobile technology and telecommunications. Experience of resolving business or customer escalations. Self-motivated, adaptable and proactive. Benefits Get ready to dial into success and enjoy an array of incredible benefits along the way, including: Health Care Cash Plan Employee Discount Scheme offering you discounts with lots of stores Generous Pension Plan Above Statutory Holidays Company Events If you have proven experience of managing commercial relationships we would love to hear from you. Click apply now!
Field Supervisor When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Job Title: Field Supervisor Location: Based within Brighton and Hove. The role is around 70% based within the community visiting participants and staff, then some home working and central office days in Islington as required. As the role involves regular travel between participants, community locations, and other sites, applicants who are able to drive are preferred. Please be kindly aware there is no step free access at our central office or at some of our other sites. Salary: £27,400 annually Shift Pattern: A fixed Term contract until June 2027, with potential to extend. 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00, with flexibility to work around these hours as per service and participant requirements, including working on bank holidays and outside these hours as per service requirements. About the role We are seeking a Field Supervisor to support the Service Manager and Deputy Service Managers in leading our ECCS (Equinox Community Care Support) which is based in Brighton and Hove with some home working and central office days in Islington. The service supports people with mental health issues, addiction, exploitation, homelessness and within the criminal justice system. We are looking for a Field Supervisor to lead a team who are dedicated and focused to providing support to our participants within the community. The team provide person centred care and support to our participants within the community, homes, and residential properties. The team support our participants to achieve greater independence, providing effective outreach support to vulnerable adults to assist with tenancy sustainment, independent living, and promoting self reliance. You will provide leadership to your team so they feel empowered to be productive and perform well within their roles. You will work alongside the Service Manager to deliver the highest standards of service quality, performance, and improvements across your service(s). You will be responsible for ensuring full contract and regulatory compliance is completed, and support the Service Manager in the implementation and delivery of service monitoring and development. Key responsibilities include: Be supporting the establishment of supporting staff and participants, doing assessments, working with partners, and helping ensure everything runs smoothly by carrying out quality checks. Line management and leadership, offering guidance and support throughout the employee lifecycle, fostering a supportive leadership culture focused on staff wellbeing, learning, and development Support the Service Manager and Deputy Manager in leading the day to day operational delivery of the service. Delivering the highest standards of quality, performance, and improvements across your service. Be responsible for ensuring full contract and regulatory compliance is completed, and support the Service Manager in the implementation and delivery of service monitoring and development Ensure Risk Management ownership, ensuring processes and policies are followed Manage contract and Internal auditing, admin, and general other duties as required. About you We are seeking a passionate, driven and motivated colleague to lead this service in a trauma informed and inclusive way. Someone who is knowledgeable in the needs of our participants, and can support the team in delivering excellence. You will be driven with passion for what we do, and be able to work flexibly to meet service needs, providing new ideas and opportunities to develop the service further to continue to achieve excellence! Previous professional or lived experience supporting people who Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Learning Disability and Forensic Clients. Ability to lead a team to achieve service KPI's Ability to provide advice, support and guidance to a team on all aspects of the service such as participant related enquiries which can include housing management. Ability to promote the service externally to enhance reputation across London and with partner organisations Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and participants Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs Understanding and/or practical knowledge of the social and societal marginalisation that can be attached to people with mental health issues, addiction, exploitation, homelessness and within the criminal justice system Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria. What we Offer 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service Employer Pension Contribution Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling Life Assurance Scheme Cycle-to-work scheme Annual Staff Awards EDI Ambassador programme About Social Interest Group (SIG) SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. Additional Information Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages. Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Oct 13, 2026
Full time
Field Supervisor When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Job Title: Field Supervisor Location: Based within Brighton and Hove. The role is around 70% based within the community visiting participants and staff, then some home working and central office days in Islington as required. As the role involves regular travel between participants, community locations, and other sites, applicants who are able to drive are preferred. Please be kindly aware there is no step free access at our central office or at some of our other sites. Salary: £27,400 annually Shift Pattern: A fixed Term contract until June 2027, with potential to extend. 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00, with flexibility to work around these hours as per service and participant requirements, including working on bank holidays and outside these hours as per service requirements. About the role We are seeking a Field Supervisor to support the Service Manager and Deputy Service Managers in leading our ECCS (Equinox Community Care Support) which is based in Brighton and Hove with some home working and central office days in Islington. The service supports people with mental health issues, addiction, exploitation, homelessness and within the criminal justice system. We are looking for a Field Supervisor to lead a team who are dedicated and focused to providing support to our participants within the community. The team provide person centred care and support to our participants within the community, homes, and residential properties. The team support our participants to achieve greater independence, providing effective outreach support to vulnerable adults to assist with tenancy sustainment, independent living, and promoting self reliance. You will provide leadership to your team so they feel empowered to be productive and perform well within their roles. You will work alongside the Service Manager to deliver the highest standards of service quality, performance, and improvements across your service(s). You will be responsible for ensuring full contract and regulatory compliance is completed, and support the Service Manager in the implementation and delivery of service monitoring and development. Key responsibilities include: Be supporting the establishment of supporting staff and participants, doing assessments, working with partners, and helping ensure everything runs smoothly by carrying out quality checks. Line management and leadership, offering guidance and support throughout the employee lifecycle, fostering a supportive leadership culture focused on staff wellbeing, learning, and development Support the Service Manager and Deputy Manager in leading the day to day operational delivery of the service. Delivering the highest standards of quality, performance, and improvements across your service. Be responsible for ensuring full contract and regulatory compliance is completed, and support the Service Manager in the implementation and delivery of service monitoring and development Ensure Risk Management ownership, ensuring processes and policies are followed Manage contract and Internal auditing, admin, and general other duties as required. About you We are seeking a passionate, driven and motivated colleague to lead this service in a trauma informed and inclusive way. Someone who is knowledgeable in the needs of our participants, and can support the team in delivering excellence. You will be driven with passion for what we do, and be able to work flexibly to meet service needs, providing new ideas and opportunities to develop the service further to continue to achieve excellence! Previous professional or lived experience supporting people who Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Learning Disability and Forensic Clients. Ability to lead a team to achieve service KPI's Ability to provide advice, support and guidance to a team on all aspects of the service such as participant related enquiries which can include housing management. Ability to promote the service externally to enhance reputation across London and with partner organisations Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and participants Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs Understanding and/or practical knowledge of the social and societal marginalisation that can be attached to people with mental health issues, addiction, exploitation, homelessness and within the criminal justice system Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria. What we Offer 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service Employer Pension Contribution Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling Life Assurance Scheme Cycle-to-work scheme Annual Staff Awards EDI Ambassador programme About Social Interest Group (SIG) SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. Additional Information Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages. Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Production Supervisor sought by a recycling facility in Runcorn. This subsidiary of an international, £multibillion turnover plastics manufacturer is focused on growing the circular economy and they see innovation within PVC recycling as pivotal to their global sustainability strategy. Your Role as Production Supervisor: As Production Supervisor, you will lead the operation to deliver safe, compliant, and efficient production performance. You will manage Shift Team Leaders, drive operational excellence and continuous improvement, and ensure achievement of safety, quality, productivity, cost, and environmental objectives while supporting the Production Manager. Your responsibilities will include: Lead a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with HSE, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 requirements Manage Shift Team Leaders to deliver production targets for throughput, yield, quality, OEE, and cost performance Drive continuous improvement through Lean, TPM, Root Cause Analysis, and data-driven decision making Develop team capability through coaching, performance management, succession planning, and employee engagement Ensure products meet customer, quality, and regulatory requirements while promoting adherence to SOPs and best practices Work with Engineering and Maintenance to maximise equipment reliability, asset performance, and plant availability Lead operational reporting, performance reviews, and improvement actions, deputising for the Production Manager when required Support sustainability goals through waste reduction, energy efficiency, and resource optimisation Essential Skills & Experience: Manufacturing, recycling, or process industry leadership experience Proven people management and team development skills Strong HSE knowledge and operational excellence mindset Experience improving KPIs through Lean, TPM, and continuous improvement methodologies Strong analytical, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills Desirable Skills & Experience: Experience in plastics, polymer processing, or recycling Lean, Six Sigma, IOSH, or NEBOSH qualifications Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, TPM, and Asset Carex Production Supervisor Benefits: £19.14 per hour base rate £3.83 per hour (20%) Leadership Allowance 37.5 Hours of work: Monday to Thursday 8am - 4.30pm, 8am-2pm Friday Time off in lieu Pension scheme Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing 32 days holidays including bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 2 years' service Option to buy and sell holiday Cycle to Work scheme Long service awards Company rewards platform Employee assistance programme Internal training academy Access to external training and supported education Social culture and events Production Supervisor Runcorn, Cheshire £19.24 per hour + £3.83 Leadership Allowance + benefits
Oct 12, 2026
Full time
Production Supervisor sought by a recycling facility in Runcorn. This subsidiary of an international, £multibillion turnover plastics manufacturer is focused on growing the circular economy and they see innovation within PVC recycling as pivotal to their global sustainability strategy. Your Role as Production Supervisor: As Production Supervisor, you will lead the operation to deliver safe, compliant, and efficient production performance. You will manage Shift Team Leaders, drive operational excellence and continuous improvement, and ensure achievement of safety, quality, productivity, cost, and environmental objectives while supporting the Production Manager. Your responsibilities will include: Lead a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with HSE, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 requirements Manage Shift Team Leaders to deliver production targets for throughput, yield, quality, OEE, and cost performance Drive continuous improvement through Lean, TPM, Root Cause Analysis, and data-driven decision making Develop team capability through coaching, performance management, succession planning, and employee engagement Ensure products meet customer, quality, and regulatory requirements while promoting adherence to SOPs and best practices Work with Engineering and Maintenance to maximise equipment reliability, asset performance, and plant availability Lead operational reporting, performance reviews, and improvement actions, deputising for the Production Manager when required Support sustainability goals through waste reduction, energy efficiency, and resource optimisation Essential Skills & Experience: Manufacturing, recycling, or process industry leadership experience Proven people management and team development skills Strong HSE knowledge and operational excellence mindset Experience improving KPIs through Lean, TPM, and continuous improvement methodologies Strong analytical, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills Desirable Skills & Experience: Experience in plastics, polymer processing, or recycling Lean, Six Sigma, IOSH, or NEBOSH qualifications Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, TPM, and Asset Carex Production Supervisor Benefits: £19.14 per hour base rate £3.83 per hour (20%) Leadership Allowance 37.5 Hours of work: Monday to Thursday 8am - 4.30pm, 8am-2pm Friday Time off in lieu Pension scheme Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing 32 days holidays including bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 2 years' service Option to buy and sell holiday Cycle to Work scheme Long service awards Company rewards platform Employee assistance programme Internal training academy Access to external training and supported education Social culture and events Production Supervisor Runcorn, Cheshire £19.24 per hour + £3.83 Leadership Allowance + benefits
Our manufacturing client based in Rochester, Kent is seeking an experienced Production Manager with a passion for Lean principles and continuous improvement Salary: disclosed on initial conversation Location: Rochester, Kent Position Type: Full-time, Permanent Reporting to: Managing Director Hours: core factory hours, 35 hours pw Benefits include: 28 days leave + BH, BUPA medical cover, use of pool car, This exciting role will take ownership of the production process, driving efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. You will be a proactive leader who thrives on building high-performing, multi-skilled teams and implementing streamlined systems. Production Manager key responsibilities: Lean Implementation: Apply simple Lean principles to streamline production processes, reduce inventory costs, and eliminate waste. Continuous Improvement: Identify operational areas for improvement, develop practical solutions, and closely monitor the effectiveness of changes. Team Leadership: Manage, train, and coach Production Cell Leads and their teams, fostering a positive, multi-skilled, and efficient workforce. Performance Monitoring: Track and report on key production metrics to ensure all output, quality, and dispatch targets are consistently met. Health & Safety: Maintain exceptionally high safety standards, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements and correct PPE usage. Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Build strong relationships with other departments to optimize production schedules, logistics, and resource allocation. The ideal candidate will have proven experience as a Production Manager or similar leadership role within a manufacturing or engineering environment. You will possess strong, practical knowledge being instrumental in making changes to ensure the company continues to grow via assessing the current work environment and putting forward solid solutions and implementing lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement strategies.
Oct 09, 2026
Full time
Our manufacturing client based in Rochester, Kent is seeking an experienced Production Manager with a passion for Lean principles and continuous improvement Salary: disclosed on initial conversation Location: Rochester, Kent Position Type: Full-time, Permanent Reporting to: Managing Director Hours: core factory hours, 35 hours pw Benefits include: 28 days leave + BH, BUPA medical cover, use of pool car, This exciting role will take ownership of the production process, driving efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. You will be a proactive leader who thrives on building high-performing, multi-skilled teams and implementing streamlined systems. Production Manager key responsibilities: Lean Implementation: Apply simple Lean principles to streamline production processes, reduce inventory costs, and eliminate waste. Continuous Improvement: Identify operational areas for improvement, develop practical solutions, and closely monitor the effectiveness of changes. Team Leadership: Manage, train, and coach Production Cell Leads and their teams, fostering a positive, multi-skilled, and efficient workforce. Performance Monitoring: Track and report on key production metrics to ensure all output, quality, and dispatch targets are consistently met. Health & Safety: Maintain exceptionally high safety standards, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements and correct PPE usage. Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Build strong relationships with other departments to optimize production schedules, logistics, and resource allocation. The ideal candidate will have proven experience as a Production Manager or similar leadership role within a manufacturing or engineering environment. You will possess strong, practical knowledge being instrumental in making changes to ensure the company continues to grow via assessing the current work environment and putting forward solid solutions and implementing lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement strategies.
Role Overview Wynnstay Group is looking for a proactive and detail-focused Regional Compliance & Assurance Manager to provide independent assurance across our retail store network throughout the North Wales region. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced compliance professional who combines strong auditing skills with a practical, coaching-led approach. Working closely with Store Managers and their teams, you will help ensure stores remain safe, compliant and audit-ready, while building understanding and ownership of compliance standards across the business. You will play a key role in identifying risks, assessing compliance against internal standards and regulatory requirements, and supporting colleagues to implement sustainable improvements. Through a combination of scheduled audits, follow-up reviews and hands-on coaching, you will help create a culture where compliance is understood, embedded and maintained every day. This is a highly visible field-based role that requires excellent judgement, attention to detail and the confidence to challenge constructively. You will work independently across multiple locations while collaborating with operational and compliance teams to share best practice, monitor performance and strengthen compliance capability throughout the region. If you enjoy helping teams succeed, solving problems at their root cause and making a tangible impact on business standards and risk management, this role offers an excellent opportunity to do so within a growing agricultural and rural retail business. Responsibilities Delivering scheduled and unannounced compliance audits across stores within the allocated region. Assessing compliance against Wynnstay policies, regulatory requirements and relevant industry standards and codes of practice. Producing clear and accurate audit reports, documenting findings and identifying areas for improvement. Agreeing corrective actions with store management teams and monitoring progress through to completion. Conducting follow-up visits and reviews to ensure actions have been implemented effectively and improvements have been sustained. Identifying, investigating and escalating recurring, systemic or significant compliance risks. Providing assurance over food and feed hygiene, Health & Safety, Trading Standards, VMD, UFAS, FIAS, BASIS, FACTS and AHDA requirements where applicable. Reviewing compliance relating to product storage, handling, segregation, traceability, recalls, controlled products, environmental requirements, transport and fire procedures. Verifying the accuracy and completeness of compliance records and documentation. Using audit outcomes to provide practical coaching, guidance and refresher training to colleagues. Supporting Store Managers and teams in developing ownership and accountability for compliance standards. Sharing best practice and lessons learned across the region to drive continuous improvement. Supporting compliance activities associated with new store openings, acquisitions and integration projects. Monitoring regional compliance performance and identifying trends, recurring themes and emerging risks. Producing reports on audit outcomes, compliance performance and overdue actions for management review. Supporting the National Stores Compliance Manager in delivering compliance assurance across the wider store estate. Promoting a positive compliance culture through effective communication, coaching and engagement. Contributing to agreed business objectives and complying with all company policies and procedures. What We're Looking For Essential Experience within compliance, quality assurance, audit, Health & Safety or another regulated environment. Practical auditing, inspection or compliance monitoring experience. Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, risk management and effective control frameworks. The ability to assess standards objectively and identify material risks and non-conformances. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and professionally. Strong coaching and influencing skills, with the ability to translate technical requirements into practical guidance. Excellent organisation and attention to detail. The ability to work independently across multiple locations while managing competing priorities. Experience monitoring actions, maintaining records and following issues through to resolution. Strong problem-solving skills with a root-cause approach to improving compliance performance. Competent IT skills and the ability to produce accurate reports and compliance documentation. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively throughout the region. Desirable Knowledge of agricultural, feed, retail or manufacturing environments. Experience working with standards or regulatory frameworks including VMD, UFAS, FIAS, BASIS, FACTS, AHDA or Trading Standards. Formal audit, compliance, quality or Health & Safety qualifications. Experience delivering compliance-related training or coaching programmes. Experience supporting multi-site operations or geographically dispersed teams. Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies and corrective action processes. Benefits Competitive salary. Company vehicle or vehicle allowance. Employee Assistance Programme with BUPA. Company profit related pay scheme. Life assurance of twice your salary following successful completion of probation. 25 days'annual leave plus UK bank holidays. Employee discount at Wynnstay Stores. Ongoing training and professional development opportunities. Opportunity to join a supportive, values-led organisation with a turnover of over 500 million and more than 900 colleagues nationwide. Location: Field-based, North Wales Region Reporting To: National Stores Compliance Manager Ready to help our stores stay safe, compliant and audit-ready? Join Wynnstay and play a key role in reducing risk, improving standards and building lasting compliance capability across our retail network
Oct 08, 2026
Full time
Role Overview Wynnstay Group is looking for a proactive and detail-focused Regional Compliance & Assurance Manager to provide independent assurance across our retail store network throughout the North Wales region. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced compliance professional who combines strong auditing skills with a practical, coaching-led approach. Working closely with Store Managers and their teams, you will help ensure stores remain safe, compliant and audit-ready, while building understanding and ownership of compliance standards across the business. You will play a key role in identifying risks, assessing compliance against internal standards and regulatory requirements, and supporting colleagues to implement sustainable improvements. Through a combination of scheduled audits, follow-up reviews and hands-on coaching, you will help create a culture where compliance is understood, embedded and maintained every day. This is a highly visible field-based role that requires excellent judgement, attention to detail and the confidence to challenge constructively. You will work independently across multiple locations while collaborating with operational and compliance teams to share best practice, monitor performance and strengthen compliance capability throughout the region. If you enjoy helping teams succeed, solving problems at their root cause and making a tangible impact on business standards and risk management, this role offers an excellent opportunity to do so within a growing agricultural and rural retail business. Responsibilities Delivering scheduled and unannounced compliance audits across stores within the allocated region. Assessing compliance against Wynnstay policies, regulatory requirements and relevant industry standards and codes of practice. Producing clear and accurate audit reports, documenting findings and identifying areas for improvement. Agreeing corrective actions with store management teams and monitoring progress through to completion. Conducting follow-up visits and reviews to ensure actions have been implemented effectively and improvements have been sustained. Identifying, investigating and escalating recurring, systemic or significant compliance risks. Providing assurance over food and feed hygiene, Health & Safety, Trading Standards, VMD, UFAS, FIAS, BASIS, FACTS and AHDA requirements where applicable. Reviewing compliance relating to product storage, handling, segregation, traceability, recalls, controlled products, environmental requirements, transport and fire procedures. Verifying the accuracy and completeness of compliance records and documentation. Using audit outcomes to provide practical coaching, guidance and refresher training to colleagues. Supporting Store Managers and teams in developing ownership and accountability for compliance standards. Sharing best practice and lessons learned across the region to drive continuous improvement. Supporting compliance activities associated with new store openings, acquisitions and integration projects. Monitoring regional compliance performance and identifying trends, recurring themes and emerging risks. Producing reports on audit outcomes, compliance performance and overdue actions for management review. Supporting the National Stores Compliance Manager in delivering compliance assurance across the wider store estate. Promoting a positive compliance culture through effective communication, coaching and engagement. Contributing to agreed business objectives and complying with all company policies and procedures. What We're Looking For Essential Experience within compliance, quality assurance, audit, Health & Safety or another regulated environment. Practical auditing, inspection or compliance monitoring experience. Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, risk management and effective control frameworks. The ability to assess standards objectively and identify material risks and non-conformances. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and professionally. Strong coaching and influencing skills, with the ability to translate technical requirements into practical guidance. Excellent organisation and attention to detail. The ability to work independently across multiple locations while managing competing priorities. Experience monitoring actions, maintaining records and following issues through to resolution. Strong problem-solving skills with a root-cause approach to improving compliance performance. Competent IT skills and the ability to produce accurate reports and compliance documentation. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively throughout the region. Desirable Knowledge of agricultural, feed, retail or manufacturing environments. Experience working with standards or regulatory frameworks including VMD, UFAS, FIAS, BASIS, FACTS, AHDA or Trading Standards. Formal audit, compliance, quality or Health & Safety qualifications. Experience delivering compliance-related training or coaching programmes. Experience supporting multi-site operations or geographically dispersed teams. Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies and corrective action processes. Benefits Competitive salary. Company vehicle or vehicle allowance. Employee Assistance Programme with BUPA. Company profit related pay scheme. Life assurance of twice your salary following successful completion of probation. 25 days'annual leave plus UK bank holidays. Employee discount at Wynnstay Stores. Ongoing training and professional development opportunities. Opportunity to join a supportive, values-led organisation with a turnover of over 500 million and more than 900 colleagues nationwide. Location: Field-based, North Wales Region Reporting To: National Stores Compliance Manager Ready to help our stores stay safe, compliant and audit-ready? Join Wynnstay and play a key role in reducing risk, improving standards and building lasting compliance capability across our retail network
Role Overview Wynnstay Group is looking for a proactive and detail-focused Regional Compliance & Assurance Manager to provide independent assurance across our retail store network throughout the South West region. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced compliance professional who combines strong auditing skills with a practical, coaching-led approach. Working closely with Store Managers and their teams, you will help ensure stores remain safe, compliant and audit-ready, while building understanding and ownership of compliance standards across the business. You will play a key role in identifying risks, assessing compliance against internal standards and regulatory requirements, and supporting colleagues to implement sustainable improvements. Through a combination of scheduled audits, follow-up reviews and hands-on coaching, you will help create a culture where compliance is understood, embedded and maintained every day. This is a highly visible field-based role that requires excellent judgement, attention to detail and the confidence to challenge constructively. You will work independently across multiple locations while collaborating with operational and compliance teams to share best practice, monitor performance and strengthen compliance capability throughout the region. If you enjoy helping teams succeed, solving problems at their root cause and making a tangible impact on business standards and risk management, this role offers an excellent opportunity to do so within a growing agricultural and rural retail business. Responsibilities Delivering scheduled and unannounced compliance audits across stores within the allocated region. Assessing compliance against Wynnstay policies, regulatory requirements and relevant industry standards and codes of practice. Producing clear and accurate audit reports, documenting findings and identifying areas for improvement. Agreeing corrective actions with store management teams and monitoring progress through to completion. Conducting follow-up visits and reviews to ensure actions have been implemented effectively and improvements have been sustained. Identifying, investigating and escalating recurring, systemic or significant compliance risks. Providing assurance over food and feed hygiene, Health & Safety, Trading Standards, VMD, UFAS, FIAS, BASIS, FACTS and AHDA requirements where applicable. Reviewing compliance relating to product storage, handling, segregation, traceability, recalls, controlled products, environmental requirements, transport and fire procedures. Verifying the accuracy and completeness of compliance records and documentation. Using audit outcomes to provide practical coaching, guidance and refresher training to colleagues. Supporting Store Managers and teams in developing ownership and accountability for compliance standards. Sharing best practice and lessons learned across the region to drive continuous improvement. Supporting compliance activities associated with new store openings, acquisitions and integration projects. Monitoring regional compliance performance and identifying trends, recurring themes and emerging risks. Producing reports on audit outcomes, compliance performance and overdue actions for management review. Supporting the National Stores Compliance Manager in delivering compliance assurance across the wider store estate. Promoting a positive compliance culture through effective communication, coaching and engagement. Contributing to agreed business objectives and complying with all company policies and procedures. What We're Looking For Essential Experience within compliance, quality assurance, audit, Health & Safety or another regulated environment. Practical auditing, inspection or compliance monitoring experience. Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, risk management and effective control frameworks. The ability to assess standards objectively and identify material risks and non-conformances. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and professionally. Strong coaching and influencing skills, with the ability to translate technical requirements into practical guidance. Excellent organisation and attention to detail. The ability to work independently across multiple locations while managing competing priorities. Experience monitoring actions, maintaining records and following issues through to resolution. Strong problem-solving skills with a root-cause approach to improving compliance performance. Competent IT skills and the ability to produce accurate reports and compliance documentation. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively throughout the region Desirable Knowledge of agricultural, feed, retail or manufacturing environments. Experience working with standards or regulatory frameworks including VMD, UFAS, FIAS, BASIS, FACTS, AHDA or Trading Standards. Formal audit, compliance, quality or Health & Safety qualifications. Experience delivering compliance-related training or coaching programmes. Experience supporting multi-site operations or geographically dispersed teams. Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies and corrective action processes. Benefits Competitive salary. Company vehicle or vehicle allowance. Employee Assistance Programme with BUPA. Company profit related pay scheme. Life assurance of twice your salary following successful completion of probation. 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays.Employee discount at Wynnstay Stores. Ongoing training and professional development opportunities. Opportunity to join a supportive, values-led organisation with a turnover of over 500 million and more than 900 colleagues nationwide. Location: Field-based, South West Region Reporting To: National Stores Compliance Manager Ready to help our stores stay safe, compliant and audit-ready? Join Wynnstay and play a key role in reducing risk, improving standards and building lasting compliance capability across our retail network.
Oct 08, 2026
Full time
Role Overview Wynnstay Group is looking for a proactive and detail-focused Regional Compliance & Assurance Manager to provide independent assurance across our retail store network throughout the South West region. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced compliance professional who combines strong auditing skills with a practical, coaching-led approach. Working closely with Store Managers and their teams, you will help ensure stores remain safe, compliant and audit-ready, while building understanding and ownership of compliance standards across the business. You will play a key role in identifying risks, assessing compliance against internal standards and regulatory requirements, and supporting colleagues to implement sustainable improvements. Through a combination of scheduled audits, follow-up reviews and hands-on coaching, you will help create a culture where compliance is understood, embedded and maintained every day. This is a highly visible field-based role that requires excellent judgement, attention to detail and the confidence to challenge constructively. You will work independently across multiple locations while collaborating with operational and compliance teams to share best practice, monitor performance and strengthen compliance capability throughout the region. If you enjoy helping teams succeed, solving problems at their root cause and making a tangible impact on business standards and risk management, this role offers an excellent opportunity to do so within a growing agricultural and rural retail business. Responsibilities Delivering scheduled and unannounced compliance audits across stores within the allocated region. Assessing compliance against Wynnstay policies, regulatory requirements and relevant industry standards and codes of practice. Producing clear and accurate audit reports, documenting findings and identifying areas for improvement. Agreeing corrective actions with store management teams and monitoring progress through to completion. Conducting follow-up visits and reviews to ensure actions have been implemented effectively and improvements have been sustained. Identifying, investigating and escalating recurring, systemic or significant compliance risks. Providing assurance over food and feed hygiene, Health & Safety, Trading Standards, VMD, UFAS, FIAS, BASIS, FACTS and AHDA requirements where applicable. Reviewing compliance relating to product storage, handling, segregation, traceability, recalls, controlled products, environmental requirements, transport and fire procedures. Verifying the accuracy and completeness of compliance records and documentation. Using audit outcomes to provide practical coaching, guidance and refresher training to colleagues. Supporting Store Managers and teams in developing ownership and accountability for compliance standards. Sharing best practice and lessons learned across the region to drive continuous improvement. Supporting compliance activities associated with new store openings, acquisitions and integration projects. Monitoring regional compliance performance and identifying trends, recurring themes and emerging risks. Producing reports on audit outcomes, compliance performance and overdue actions for management review. Supporting the National Stores Compliance Manager in delivering compliance assurance across the wider store estate. Promoting a positive compliance culture through effective communication, coaching and engagement. Contributing to agreed business objectives and complying with all company policies and procedures. What We're Looking For Essential Experience within compliance, quality assurance, audit, Health & Safety or another regulated environment. Practical auditing, inspection or compliance monitoring experience. Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, risk management and effective control frameworks. The ability to assess standards objectively and identify material risks and non-conformances. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and professionally. Strong coaching and influencing skills, with the ability to translate technical requirements into practical guidance. Excellent organisation and attention to detail. The ability to work independently across multiple locations while managing competing priorities. Experience monitoring actions, maintaining records and following issues through to resolution. Strong problem-solving skills with a root-cause approach to improving compliance performance. Competent IT skills and the ability to produce accurate reports and compliance documentation. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively throughout the region Desirable Knowledge of agricultural, feed, retail or manufacturing environments. Experience working with standards or regulatory frameworks including VMD, UFAS, FIAS, BASIS, FACTS, AHDA or Trading Standards. Formal audit, compliance, quality or Health & Safety qualifications. Experience delivering compliance-related training or coaching programmes. Experience supporting multi-site operations or geographically dispersed teams. Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies and corrective action processes. Benefits Competitive salary. Company vehicle or vehicle allowance. Employee Assistance Programme with BUPA. Company profit related pay scheme. Life assurance of twice your salary following successful completion of probation. 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays.Employee discount at Wynnstay Stores. Ongoing training and professional development opportunities. Opportunity to join a supportive, values-led organisation with a turnover of over 500 million and more than 900 colleagues nationwide. Location: Field-based, South West Region Reporting To: National Stores Compliance Manager Ready to help our stores stay safe, compliant and audit-ready? Join Wynnstay and play a key role in reducing risk, improving standards and building lasting compliance capability across our retail network.
Role Overview Wynnstay Group is looking for a proactive and detail-focused Regional Compliance & Assurance Manager to provide independent assurance across our retail store network throughout the Central England & Wales region. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced compliance professional who combines strong auditing skills with a practical, coaching-led approach. Working closely with Store Managers and their teams, you will help ensure stores remain safe, compliant and audit-ready, while building understanding and ownership of compliance standards across the business. You will play a key role in identifying risks, assessing compliance against internal standards and regulatory requirements, and supporting colleagues to implement sustainable improvements. Through a combination of scheduled audits, follow-up reviews and hands-on coaching, you will help create a culture where compliance is understood, embedded and maintained every day. This is a highly visible field-based role that requires excellent judgement, attention to detail and the confidence to challenge constructively. You will work independently across multiple locations while collaborating with operational and compliance teams to share best practice, monitor performance and strengthen compliance capability throughout the region. If you enjoy helping teams succeed, solving problems at their root cause and making a tangible impact on business standards and risk management, this role offers an excellent opportunity to do so within a growing agricultural and rural retail business. Responsibilities Delivering scheduled and unannounced compliance audits across stores within the allocated region. Assessing compliance against Wynnstay policies, regulatory requirements and relevant industry standards and codes of practice. Producing clear and accurate audit reports, documenting findings and identifying areas for improvement. Agreeing corrective actions with store management teams and monitoring progress through to completion. Conducting follow-up visits and reviews to ensure actions have been implemented effectively and improvements have been sustained. Identifying, investigating and escalating recurring, systemic or significant compliance risks. Providing assurance over food and feed hygiene, Health & Safety, Trading Standards, VMD, UFAS, FIAS, BASIS, FACTS and AHDA requirements where applicable. Reviewing compliance relating to product storage, handling, segregation, traceability, recalls, controlled products, environmental requirements, transport and fire procedures. Verifying the accuracy and completeness of compliance records and documentation. Using audit outcomes to provide practical coaching, guidance and refresher training to colleagues. Supporting Store Managers and teams in developing ownership and accountability for compliance standards. Sharing best practice and lessons learned across the region to drive continuous improvement. Supporting compliance activities associated with new store openings, acquisitions and integration projects. Monitoring regional compliance performance and identifying trends, recurring themes and emerging risks. Producing reports on audit outcomes, compliance performance and overdue actions for management review. Supporting the National Stores Compliance Manager in delivering compliance assurance across the wider store estate. Promoting a positive compliance culture through effective communication, coaching and engagement. Contributing to agreed business objectives and complying with all company policies and procedures. What We're Looking For Essential Experience within compliance, quality assurance, audit, Health & Safety or another regulated environment. Practical auditing, inspection or compliance monitoring experience. Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, risk management and effective control frameworks. The ability to assess standards objectively and identify material risks and non-conformances. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and professionally. Strong coaching and influencing skills, with the ability to translate technical requirements into practical guidance. Excellent organisation and attention to detail. The ability to work independently across multiple locations while managing competing priorities. Experience monitoring actions, maintaining records and following issues through to resolution. Strong problem-solving skills with a root-cause approach to improving compliance performance. Competent IT skills and the ability to produce accurate reports and compliance documentation. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively throughout the region. Desirable Knowledge of agricultural, feed, retail or manufacturing environments. Experience working with standards or regulatory frameworks including VMD, UFAS, FIAS, BASIS, FACTS, AHDA or Trading Standards. Formal audit, compliance, quality or Health & Safety qualifications. Experience delivering compliance-related training or coaching programmes. Experience supporting multi-site operations or geographically dispersed teams. Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies and corrective action processes. Benefits Competitive salary. Company vehicle or vehicle allowance. Employee Assistance Programme with BUPA. Company profit related pay scheme. Life assurance of twice your salary following successful completion of
Oct 08, 2026
Full time
Role Overview Wynnstay Group is looking for a proactive and detail-focused Regional Compliance & Assurance Manager to provide independent assurance across our retail store network throughout the Central England & Wales region. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced compliance professional who combines strong auditing skills with a practical, coaching-led approach. Working closely with Store Managers and their teams, you will help ensure stores remain safe, compliant and audit-ready, while building understanding and ownership of compliance standards across the business. You will play a key role in identifying risks, assessing compliance against internal standards and regulatory requirements, and supporting colleagues to implement sustainable improvements. Through a combination of scheduled audits, follow-up reviews and hands-on coaching, you will help create a culture where compliance is understood, embedded and maintained every day. This is a highly visible field-based role that requires excellent judgement, attention to detail and the confidence to challenge constructively. You will work independently across multiple locations while collaborating with operational and compliance teams to share best practice, monitor performance and strengthen compliance capability throughout the region. If you enjoy helping teams succeed, solving problems at their root cause and making a tangible impact on business standards and risk management, this role offers an excellent opportunity to do so within a growing agricultural and rural retail business. Responsibilities Delivering scheduled and unannounced compliance audits across stores within the allocated region. Assessing compliance against Wynnstay policies, regulatory requirements and relevant industry standards and codes of practice. Producing clear and accurate audit reports, documenting findings and identifying areas for improvement. Agreeing corrective actions with store management teams and monitoring progress through to completion. Conducting follow-up visits and reviews to ensure actions have been implemented effectively and improvements have been sustained. Identifying, investigating and escalating recurring, systemic or significant compliance risks. Providing assurance over food and feed hygiene, Health & Safety, Trading Standards, VMD, UFAS, FIAS, BASIS, FACTS and AHDA requirements where applicable. Reviewing compliance relating to product storage, handling, segregation, traceability, recalls, controlled products, environmental requirements, transport and fire procedures. Verifying the accuracy and completeness of compliance records and documentation. Using audit outcomes to provide practical coaching, guidance and refresher training to colleagues. Supporting Store Managers and teams in developing ownership and accountability for compliance standards. Sharing best practice and lessons learned across the region to drive continuous improvement. Supporting compliance activities associated with new store openings, acquisitions and integration projects. Monitoring regional compliance performance and identifying trends, recurring themes and emerging risks. Producing reports on audit outcomes, compliance performance and overdue actions for management review. Supporting the National Stores Compliance Manager in delivering compliance assurance across the wider store estate. Promoting a positive compliance culture through effective communication, coaching and engagement. Contributing to agreed business objectives and complying with all company policies and procedures. What We're Looking For Essential Experience within compliance, quality assurance, audit, Health & Safety or another regulated environment. Practical auditing, inspection or compliance monitoring experience. Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, risk management and effective control frameworks. The ability to assess standards objectively and identify material risks and non-conformances. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and professionally. Strong coaching and influencing skills, with the ability to translate technical requirements into practical guidance. Excellent organisation and attention to detail. The ability to work independently across multiple locations while managing competing priorities. Experience monitoring actions, maintaining records and following issues through to resolution. Strong problem-solving skills with a root-cause approach to improving compliance performance. Competent IT skills and the ability to produce accurate reports and compliance documentation. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively throughout the region. Desirable Knowledge of agricultural, feed, retail or manufacturing environments. Experience working with standards or regulatory frameworks including VMD, UFAS, FIAS, BASIS, FACTS, AHDA or Trading Standards. Formal audit, compliance, quality or Health & Safety qualifications. Experience delivering compliance-related training or coaching programmes. Experience supporting multi-site operations or geographically dispersed teams. Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies and corrective action processes. Benefits Competitive salary. Company vehicle or vehicle allowance. Employee Assistance Programme with BUPA. Company profit related pay scheme. Life assurance of twice your salary following successful completion of
ABOUT THE ROLE We are recruiting for an exciting opportunity for an experienced QA Manager or ambitious Senior QA Technologist looking to take the next step in their career within the children's toys and products sector. This is a hands-on, varied role offering the opportunity to take ownership of product quality, safety and compliance across a diverse range of products supplied to international retailers. Working closely with internal commercial and product development teams, overseas manufacturing partners and retail customers, you'll ensure products meet the required quality and safety standards from initial concept through to final shipment. Key responsibilities will include: Managing product safety, quality assurance and regulatory compliance across UK and international markets. Overseeing product testing, risk assessments, technical files and certification. Working closely with Far East suppliers and factories to manage inspections, testing and quality standards. Reviewing and approving product samples, packaging, artwork and labelling. Supporting new product development, identifying potential compliance risks at an early stage. Managing customer-specific quality requirements, resolving product issues and implementing corrective actions. Monitoring regulatory changes and ensuring products remain compliant across different markets. Working collaboratively with commercial teams to balance product quality, compliance and business requirements. ABOUT THE CANDIDATE We are keen to speak with established QA Managers as well as experienced Senior QA Technologists who are ready to step up into a role offering greater responsibility and ownership. Experience within children's toys, gifts or kids' products is essential. Ideally, you will bring: A strong background in Quality Assurance, Quality Control or Product Compliance within children's toys, gifts or kids' products. Good working knowledge of toy safety legislation, including EN71, REACH and UK/EU product safety requirements. Experience managing product testing, technical documentation, risk assessments and certification. Experience working with overseas manufacturers, ideally across the Far East. An understanding of product inspections, quality standards and corrective action processes. Experience reviewing product packaging, artwork and safety labelling. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the confidence to communicate with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders. A proactive, commercially minded approach with the ability to find practical solutions. Previous management experience would be advantageous but is not essential. We're equally interested in candidates with strong technical expertise who are ready to take that next step in their career. ABOUT THE CLIENT Our client is an established and growing business specialising in the design, sourcing and supply of children's toys and products to major retailers across international markets. With a strong focus on product innovation, quality and customer relationships, the business works closely with overseas manufacturing partners to bring exciting new products to market. Operating within a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a close-knit team where you'll have genuine ownership of the QA function, influence key decisions and play an important role in the continued development of the business.
Oct 08, 2026
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE We are recruiting for an exciting opportunity for an experienced QA Manager or ambitious Senior QA Technologist looking to take the next step in their career within the children's toys and products sector. This is a hands-on, varied role offering the opportunity to take ownership of product quality, safety and compliance across a diverse range of products supplied to international retailers. Working closely with internal commercial and product development teams, overseas manufacturing partners and retail customers, you'll ensure products meet the required quality and safety standards from initial concept through to final shipment. Key responsibilities will include: Managing product safety, quality assurance and regulatory compliance across UK and international markets. Overseeing product testing, risk assessments, technical files and certification. Working closely with Far East suppliers and factories to manage inspections, testing and quality standards. Reviewing and approving product samples, packaging, artwork and labelling. Supporting new product development, identifying potential compliance risks at an early stage. Managing customer-specific quality requirements, resolving product issues and implementing corrective actions. Monitoring regulatory changes and ensuring products remain compliant across different markets. Working collaboratively with commercial teams to balance product quality, compliance and business requirements. ABOUT THE CANDIDATE We are keen to speak with established QA Managers as well as experienced Senior QA Technologists who are ready to step up into a role offering greater responsibility and ownership. Experience within children's toys, gifts or kids' products is essential. Ideally, you will bring: A strong background in Quality Assurance, Quality Control or Product Compliance within children's toys, gifts or kids' products. Good working knowledge of toy safety legislation, including EN71, REACH and UK/EU product safety requirements. Experience managing product testing, technical documentation, risk assessments and certification. Experience working with overseas manufacturers, ideally across the Far East. An understanding of product inspections, quality standards and corrective action processes. Experience reviewing product packaging, artwork and safety labelling. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the confidence to communicate with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders. A proactive, commercially minded approach with the ability to find practical solutions. Previous management experience would be advantageous but is not essential. We're equally interested in candidates with strong technical expertise who are ready to take that next step in their career. ABOUT THE CLIENT Our client is an established and growing business specialising in the design, sourcing and supply of children's toys and products to major retailers across international markets. With a strong focus on product innovation, quality and customer relationships, the business works closely with overseas manufacturing partners to bring exciting new products to market. Operating within a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a close-knit team where you'll have genuine ownership of the QA function, influence key decisions and play an important role in the continued development of the business.
Description The AWS Data Centre Facilities Manager leads critical infrastructure operations at strategic AWS facilities that power cloud computing services worldwide. This role combines operational excellence, technical expertise, and team leadership to ensure continuous facility availability while driving innovation and cost efficiency. This position requires hands-on oversight of mission-critical infrastructure and leadership of integrated Data Centre Systems and Mechanical & Electrical teams. The Facilities Manager maintains operational standards, security protocols, facility certifications, and manages third-party vendor relationships while implementing processes that enhance infrastructure reliability and reduce operational costs. Key job responsibilities Operations & Infrastructure Management • Manage 24/7 site engineering operations, including shift planning, maintenance schedules, and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) • Oversee critical infrastructure systems including electrical components (feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU units) and mechanical systems (chillers, pumps, air handling units) • Drive Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) improvements, optimising cooling, power, and infrastructure for maximum efficiency • Manage and optimise space and power to maximise opportunities for growth and operational efficiency • Plan and deliver site infrastructure projects on time, within scope, and on budget • Budget & cost management - develop, manage and control operational budgets • Vendor & stakeholder management - maintain productive relationships with third-party service providers and internal stakeholders Leadership & Team Development • Lead, inspire, and develop teams of experienced technical professionals • Act as a role model, driving service excellence, training, and development for all team members • Foster an inclusive environment that encourages innovation and empowers team members to solve complex operational challenges • Implement rigorous training programs that prepare staff for various operational scenarios through systematic skill development Compliance & Safety • Ensure adherence to and exceed Health & Safety standards in all operations • Maintain compliance with health & safety, security procedures, and compliance accreditations • Ensure understanding of UK regulatory requirements, particularly health and safety legislation • Maintain a safe working environment and drive continuous safety improvements • Risk management & incident response - lead emergency procedures and root cause analysis Basic Qualifications - Experience in people management and team development - Experience in engineering work, managing large-scale services - Experience maintaining SLAs through the implementation of proactive issue detection and reporting - Experience operating a mission-critical team or product Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field - Knowledge of the electrical and mechanical systems involved in critical data center operations including systems such as feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU units, chillers, pumps, air handling units, and CRAC units - Experience in a management position with 5 or more direct reports - Experience working in data centers with an emphasis on building and equipment operation Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Oct 08, 2026
Full time
Description The AWS Data Centre Facilities Manager leads critical infrastructure operations at strategic AWS facilities that power cloud computing services worldwide. This role combines operational excellence, technical expertise, and team leadership to ensure continuous facility availability while driving innovation and cost efficiency. This position requires hands-on oversight of mission-critical infrastructure and leadership of integrated Data Centre Systems and Mechanical & Electrical teams. The Facilities Manager maintains operational standards, security protocols, facility certifications, and manages third-party vendor relationships while implementing processes that enhance infrastructure reliability and reduce operational costs. Key job responsibilities Operations & Infrastructure Management • Manage 24/7 site engineering operations, including shift planning, maintenance schedules, and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) • Oversee critical infrastructure systems including electrical components (feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU units) and mechanical systems (chillers, pumps, air handling units) • Drive Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) improvements, optimising cooling, power, and infrastructure for maximum efficiency • Manage and optimise space and power to maximise opportunities for growth and operational efficiency • Plan and deliver site infrastructure projects on time, within scope, and on budget • Budget & cost management - develop, manage and control operational budgets • Vendor & stakeholder management - maintain productive relationships with third-party service providers and internal stakeholders Leadership & Team Development • Lead, inspire, and develop teams of experienced technical professionals • Act as a role model, driving service excellence, training, and development for all team members • Foster an inclusive environment that encourages innovation and empowers team members to solve complex operational challenges • Implement rigorous training programs that prepare staff for various operational scenarios through systematic skill development Compliance & Safety • Ensure adherence to and exceed Health & Safety standards in all operations • Maintain compliance with health & safety, security procedures, and compliance accreditations • Ensure understanding of UK regulatory requirements, particularly health and safety legislation • Maintain a safe working environment and drive continuous safety improvements • Risk management & incident response - lead emergency procedures and root cause analysis Basic Qualifications - Experience in people management and team development - Experience in engineering work, managing large-scale services - Experience maintaining SLAs through the implementation of proactive issue detection and reporting - Experience operating a mission-critical team or product Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field - Knowledge of the electrical and mechanical systems involved in critical data center operations including systems such as feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU units, chillers, pumps, air handling units, and CRAC units - Experience in a management position with 5 or more direct reports - Experience working in data centers with an emphasis on building and equipment operation Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Outsourced Finance Assistant Manager Hybrid About the role Are you a client-focused finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, tech-enabled environment? Our client, a rapidly growing accountancy practice, is looking for an experienced Outsourced Finance Assistant Manager to join their dynamic team.This is a broad, client-facing role sitting at the heart of the practice. You will manage a portfolio of SME clients, deliver high-quality financial reporting, ensure VAT compliance, and provide hands-on leadership to a talented team. If you enjoy variety, value real career progression, and want to work somewhere that takes development seriously, this could be an excellent next step. What you'll be doing Reviewing client VAT returns, identifying complex issues, and coordinating with specialist colleagues to ensure accurate and timely compliance Preparing tailored management reports with clear, insightful commentary to help clients understand their financial performance and make informed decisions Managing HMRC correspondence on behalf of clients, including handling complex enquiries and ensuring prompt resolution Serving as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of clients, building strong relationships and delivering proactive business support Reviewing work produced by team members and offshore colleagues to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to professional standards Identifying scope creep and championing efficient processes and tools to protect productivity and client margins Supporting internal and external quality assurance activities in line with professional and regulatory standards Mentoring and managing direct reports, supporting their development and career progression Contributing to team training initiatives and maintaining clear, regular communication across the team What we're looking for Part-qualified or fully qualified (ACCA or CIMA), or qualified by experience, with a strong technical grounding in accounting and finance Proven experience managing a client portfolio within a professional services or practice environment Broad accounting knowledge across a range of sectors, enabling adaptability to different client needs Solid technical skills across management accounts, VAT, bookkeeping, and cloud accounting platforms (including tools such as Xero and Dext) Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to build relationships at all levels A proactive, client-focused mindset with a positive, can-do approach to problem-solving Comfortable working within a collaborative, distributed team model, including with offshore colleagues Nice to have Experience using financial reporting or analytics tools (e.g. Syft or similar) Prior experience in a senior bookkeeping or outsourced finance function Background in mentoring or formally line-managing junior team members Why join Hybrid working: Up to 50% of your time can be home-based across each month, with the remainder office-based Flexible core hours: Core working hours of 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, within a standard 37.5-hour week Genuine development: A structured progression plan is built with you, not for you, backed by a learning and development offering that is exceptional for a firm of this size Tech-enabled culture: Work with modern digital tools and processes in a firm built around innovation and efficiency Collaborative environment: A close-knit team with a single shared agenda, delivering great outcomes for clients If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.
Oct 08, 2026
Full time
Outsourced Finance Assistant Manager Hybrid About the role Are you a client-focused finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, tech-enabled environment? Our client, a rapidly growing accountancy practice, is looking for an experienced Outsourced Finance Assistant Manager to join their dynamic team.This is a broad, client-facing role sitting at the heart of the practice. You will manage a portfolio of SME clients, deliver high-quality financial reporting, ensure VAT compliance, and provide hands-on leadership to a talented team. If you enjoy variety, value real career progression, and want to work somewhere that takes development seriously, this could be an excellent next step. What you'll be doing Reviewing client VAT returns, identifying complex issues, and coordinating with specialist colleagues to ensure accurate and timely compliance Preparing tailored management reports with clear, insightful commentary to help clients understand their financial performance and make informed decisions Managing HMRC correspondence on behalf of clients, including handling complex enquiries and ensuring prompt resolution Serving as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of clients, building strong relationships and delivering proactive business support Reviewing work produced by team members and offshore colleagues to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to professional standards Identifying scope creep and championing efficient processes and tools to protect productivity and client margins Supporting internal and external quality assurance activities in line with professional and regulatory standards Mentoring and managing direct reports, supporting their development and career progression Contributing to team training initiatives and maintaining clear, regular communication across the team What we're looking for Part-qualified or fully qualified (ACCA or CIMA), or qualified by experience, with a strong technical grounding in accounting and finance Proven experience managing a client portfolio within a professional services or practice environment Broad accounting knowledge across a range of sectors, enabling adaptability to different client needs Solid technical skills across management accounts, VAT, bookkeeping, and cloud accounting platforms (including tools such as Xero and Dext) Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to build relationships at all levels A proactive, client-focused mindset with a positive, can-do approach to problem-solving Comfortable working within a collaborative, distributed team model, including with offshore colleagues Nice to have Experience using financial reporting or analytics tools (e.g. Syft or similar) Prior experience in a senior bookkeeping or outsourced finance function Background in mentoring or formally line-managing junior team members Why join Hybrid working: Up to 50% of your time can be home-based across each month, with the remainder office-based Flexible core hours: Core working hours of 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, within a standard 37.5-hour week Genuine development: A structured progression plan is built with you, not for you, backed by a learning and development offering that is exceptional for a firm of this size Tech-enabled culture: Work with modern digital tools and processes in a firm built around innovation and efficiency Collaborative environment: A close-knit team with a single shared agenda, delivering great outcomes for clients If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.
Reed Finance are delighted to be working exclusively with a key manufacturing client in County Durham to recruit a Financial Controller. This is an outstanding opportunity for a commercially focused finance professional to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and operational excellence. Reporting directly to the Managing Director and working closely with the senior leadership team, the Financial Controller will take ownership of the finance function, providing accurate reporting, robust financial controls, and strategic insight to support business growth and profitability. Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership Lead and manage the day-to-day finance function. Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts. Deliver detailed financial analysis to support strategic decision-making. Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections. Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements. Manufacturing Finance Analyse margins, product profitability, and manufacturing variances. Monitor stock valuation, inventory controls, and working capital. Support operational teams with KPI reporting and performance analysis. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across financial and operational processes. Financial Control & Compliance Maintain strong financial controls, policies, and procedures. Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements and UK accounting standards. Manage year-end audit processes and liaise with external auditors. Oversee VAT, tax compliance, and regulatory reporting obligations. Business Partnering Act as a trusted adviser to the senior leadership team. Provide commercial support for investment decisions and business cases. Work closely with operational managers to improve financial awareness and accountability. Support strategic planning and future growth initiatives. Team Management Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team. Promote a culture of continuous improvement and professional development. Ensure high levels of accuracy, efficiency, and accountability across the department. Person Specification Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA). Previous experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance position. Strong background within manufacturing, engineering, or a product-based environment. Experience of cost accounting, stock control, and manufacturing reporting. Excellent financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting skills. Advanced Excel skills and strong ERP systems experience. Strong leadership and team management capabilities. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Oct 08, 2026
Full time
Reed Finance are delighted to be working exclusively with a key manufacturing client in County Durham to recruit a Financial Controller. This is an outstanding opportunity for a commercially focused finance professional to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and operational excellence. Reporting directly to the Managing Director and working closely with the senior leadership team, the Financial Controller will take ownership of the finance function, providing accurate reporting, robust financial controls, and strategic insight to support business growth and profitability. Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership Lead and manage the day-to-day finance function. Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts. Deliver detailed financial analysis to support strategic decision-making. Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections. Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements. Manufacturing Finance Analyse margins, product profitability, and manufacturing variances. Monitor stock valuation, inventory controls, and working capital. Support operational teams with KPI reporting and performance analysis. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across financial and operational processes. Financial Control & Compliance Maintain strong financial controls, policies, and procedures. Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements and UK accounting standards. Manage year-end audit processes and liaise with external auditors. Oversee VAT, tax compliance, and regulatory reporting obligations. Business Partnering Act as a trusted adviser to the senior leadership team. Provide commercial support for investment decisions and business cases. Work closely with operational managers to improve financial awareness and accountability. Support strategic planning and future growth initiatives. Team Management Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team. Promote a culture of continuous improvement and professional development. Ensure high levels of accuracy, efficiency, and accountability across the department. Person Specification Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA). Previous experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance position. Strong background within manufacturing, engineering, or a product-based environment. Experience of cost accounting, stock control, and manufacturing reporting. Excellent financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting skills. Advanced Excel skills and strong ERP systems experience. Strong leadership and team management capabilities. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
