School Contracts / Operations Manager Contract: Full-time, Permanent Start Date: As soon as possible About the Role We are seeking an experienced and highly organised School Contracts / Operations Manager to play a key role in the effective operational management of the school. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with a background in contracts management, estates, facilities, or operations to work within a thriving and ambitious secondary school environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing contracts, suppliers, and operational services, ensuring value for money, compliance, and high standards across the school s non-teaching operations. Key Responsibilities Manage and monitor all school contracts, including cleaning, catering, maintenance, ICT, and other external service providers Lead procurement processes, contract renewals, tendering, and performance reviews Ensure compliance with statutory, financial, and health & safety requirements Oversee day-to-day operational services, including site, estates, and facilities management Work closely with senior leaders, finance teams, and external partners to support the smooth running of the school Monitor budgets related to contracts and operations, ensuring cost-effectiveness and best value Develop and maintain strong relationships with contractors and stakeholders Contribute to strategic planning for school operations and continuous improvement The Ideal Candidate Will Have Proven experience in contracts management, operations management, facilities management, or a similar role Strong understanding of procurement, contract performance management, and compliance Excellent organisational, negotiation, and communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently Experience working in an education or public sector environment (desirable, but not essential) A proactive, solution-focused approach with strong attention to detail What We Offer A supportive and collaborative working environment The opportunity to make a real impact on the operational success of a high-performing school Professional development and training opportunities Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
Jan 19, 2026
Full time
School Contracts / Operations Manager Contract: Full-time, Permanent Start Date: As soon as possible About the Role We are seeking an experienced and highly organised School Contracts / Operations Manager to play a key role in the effective operational management of the school. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with a background in contracts management, estates, facilities, or operations to work within a thriving and ambitious secondary school environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing contracts, suppliers, and operational services, ensuring value for money, compliance, and high standards across the school s non-teaching operations. Key Responsibilities Manage and monitor all school contracts, including cleaning, catering, maintenance, ICT, and other external service providers Lead procurement processes, contract renewals, tendering, and performance reviews Ensure compliance with statutory, financial, and health & safety requirements Oversee day-to-day operational services, including site, estates, and facilities management Work closely with senior leaders, finance teams, and external partners to support the smooth running of the school Monitor budgets related to contracts and operations, ensuring cost-effectiveness and best value Develop and maintain strong relationships with contractors and stakeholders Contribute to strategic planning for school operations and continuous improvement The Ideal Candidate Will Have Proven experience in contracts management, operations management, facilities management, or a similar role Strong understanding of procurement, contract performance management, and compliance Excellent organisational, negotiation, and communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently Experience working in an education or public sector environment (desirable, but not essential) A proactive, solution-focused approach with strong attention to detail What We Offer A supportive and collaborative working environment The opportunity to make a real impact on the operational success of a high-performing school Professional development and training opportunities Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
Green Cat Contracting is an Engineering contractor specialising in Balance of Plant contracts for the Renewable Energy and Hydrogen production sectors across the UK. We're growing fast and looking for a Senior Electrical Estimator to join our team in Glasgow. About the Role The Senior Electrical Estimator is responsible for leading the estimating and tendering process for electrical renewable projects ranging from small works to complex projects. Duties include reviewing drawings, quantifying materials, labour, and plant, and preparing commercially robust submissions. This includes overseeing subcontractor engagement, cost analysis, and risk assessment, client requirements, and electrical installation regulations. The role also supports project delivery through variation pricing, client meetings, and coordination with project managers, ensuring accurate records, effective resource planning, and strong communication. Key Responsibilities Manage procurement of electrical components and build strong supplier relationships. Ensure each tender is completed consistently and accurately reflecting project requirements Produce accurate take off / measures of tenders and subsequent inputting into estimating software to ensure that the project costs are fully understood Liaise with the civils and mechanical bid teams to ensure cohesive overall tender packages Liaise with the design team to ensure employers requirements are fully covered Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations. What We're Looking For Degree in Electrical Engineering or significant relevant industry experience. Proven electrical estimating background for both LV and HV systems up to 33kV Established industry and supplier contacts Good understanding of electrical design and equipment specification Ability to manage multiple projects and suppliers simultaneously Clear communicator with a practical, solution-focused mindset Willingness to travel to sites and supplier locations throughout the UK Full UK driving licence Authorised to work unrestricted within the UK Why Join Us? Green Cat Contracting is a dynamic and ambitious company with a strong track record in renewable energy. You'll be part of a collaborative team with opportunities to shape projects and grow your career. We support professional development and offer exposure to all aspects of project delivery. As well as being supported and encouraged to develop your career here at Green Cat Contracting Ltd, we also offer the following: Competitive Salary 25 days Annual Leave plus 8 Public Holidays Royal London Pension Private Healthcare Professional Development support How to Apply Send your CV and a short cover letter to Learn more at Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: From £40,000.00 per year Benefits: Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Private medical insurance Sick pay Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Location: Glasgow G2 5UB (required) Work Location: In person
Jan 19, 2026
Full time
Green Cat Contracting is an Engineering contractor specialising in Balance of Plant contracts for the Renewable Energy and Hydrogen production sectors across the UK. We're growing fast and looking for a Senior Electrical Estimator to join our team in Glasgow. About the Role The Senior Electrical Estimator is responsible for leading the estimating and tendering process for electrical renewable projects ranging from small works to complex projects. Duties include reviewing drawings, quantifying materials, labour, and plant, and preparing commercially robust submissions. This includes overseeing subcontractor engagement, cost analysis, and risk assessment, client requirements, and electrical installation regulations. The role also supports project delivery through variation pricing, client meetings, and coordination with project managers, ensuring accurate records, effective resource planning, and strong communication. Key Responsibilities Manage procurement of electrical components and build strong supplier relationships. Ensure each tender is completed consistently and accurately reflecting project requirements Produce accurate take off / measures of tenders and subsequent inputting into estimating software to ensure that the project costs are fully understood Liaise with the civils and mechanical bid teams to ensure cohesive overall tender packages Liaise with the design team to ensure employers requirements are fully covered Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations. What We're Looking For Degree in Electrical Engineering or significant relevant industry experience. Proven electrical estimating background for both LV and HV systems up to 33kV Established industry and supplier contacts Good understanding of electrical design and equipment specification Ability to manage multiple projects and suppliers simultaneously Clear communicator with a practical, solution-focused mindset Willingness to travel to sites and supplier locations throughout the UK Full UK driving licence Authorised to work unrestricted within the UK Why Join Us? Green Cat Contracting is a dynamic and ambitious company with a strong track record in renewable energy. You'll be part of a collaborative team with opportunities to shape projects and grow your career. We support professional development and offer exposure to all aspects of project delivery. As well as being supported and encouraged to develop your career here at Green Cat Contracting Ltd, we also offer the following: Competitive Salary 25 days Annual Leave plus 8 Public Holidays Royal London Pension Private Healthcare Professional Development support How to Apply Send your CV and a short cover letter to Learn more at Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: From £40,000.00 per year Benefits: Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Private medical insurance Sick pay Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Location: Glasgow G2 5UB (required) Work Location: In person
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
Associate Head of Legacies and Fundraising Products At the NSPCC, we believe every childhood is worth fighting for. With over 100 years of experience, and the collective strength of our staff, volunteers, supporters, and partners, we're working to end child abuse and neglect for good. We encourage everyone across the organisation to get involved, feel confident in championing our cause, and help us grow the support we need to protect children and give them the futures they deserve. If you're motivated by purpose and want to contribute to creating a safer, brighter world for every child, why not apply for our role as the Associate Head of Legacies and Fundraising Products? What is the purpose of the Associate Head of Legacies and Fundraising Products? Reporting to the Public Engagement Director, this senior leadership role oversees two key streams: Legacies and Fundraising Products. You'll lead the delivery of strategies to grow legacy income and optimise our fundraising product portfolio, ensuring innovation and supporter centric approaches. The role manages three managers and indirectly oversees senior officers, driving collaboration across Engagement Delivery, Audience Planning, and Insight teams. You'll contribute by: Leading the legacy strategy to increase gifts in Wills and pledger stewardship. Managing and developing fundraising products such as Weekly Lottery, Raffle, and Payroll Giving. Driving new product development and innovation to maximise supporter engagement. Equipping colleagues to champion legacies and embed messaging across campaigns. Overseeing budgets, KPIs, and insight led campaign delivery. Building strong relationships with external suppliers and sector networks. What will I be doing as a Associate Head of Legacy and Fundraising Products? You'll work collaboratively across teams, with colleagues and line report in Legacy and Products. You'll work with campaign delivery squads to deliver campaigns that connect with diverse audiences. You'll help manage strategic understanding of the Legacy and Fundraising Products direction for the organisation, championing and leading the way, you'll liaise with internal and external partners, and ensure KPIs are met and the organisation grows legacy and fundraising product understanding. Delivering and evolving the legacy and fundraising product strategies to achieve ambitious income targets. Leading budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring for both legacy and product fundraising. Overseeing stewardship programmes and legacy events for both mass and high value supporters. Acting as an internal legacy champion, embedding legacy messaging across NSPCC activities. Identifying opportunities for new product development and innovation, creating audience led propositions with robust business cases. Collaborating with internal teams and external partners to deliver integrated campaigns and innovations. Ensuring compliance and best practice across all fundraising products, keeping the NSPCC at the forefront of sector trends. What skills do I need to be a Associate Head of Legacy and Fundraising Products? You'll be a confident leader with experience inputting strategically into cross functional teams. You'll bring strong strategy delivery skills, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for audience led engagement. Significant experience in legacy and in memory fundraising, including strategic development. Proven success in product innovation and audience led propositions. Strong leadership and team management skills. Expertise in supporter acquisition, stewardship, and relationship management. Experience of both budgeting, phasing and financial planning, including an understanding of forecasting for legacy income. Highly collaborative approach and excellent communication skills. Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and continuous improvemen
Jan 19, 2026
Full time
Associate Head of Legacies and Fundraising Products At the NSPCC, we believe every childhood is worth fighting for. With over 100 years of experience, and the collective strength of our staff, volunteers, supporters, and partners, we're working to end child abuse and neglect for good. We encourage everyone across the organisation to get involved, feel confident in championing our cause, and help us grow the support we need to protect children and give them the futures they deserve. If you're motivated by purpose and want to contribute to creating a safer, brighter world for every child, why not apply for our role as the Associate Head of Legacies and Fundraising Products? What is the purpose of the Associate Head of Legacies and Fundraising Products? Reporting to the Public Engagement Director, this senior leadership role oversees two key streams: Legacies and Fundraising Products. You'll lead the delivery of strategies to grow legacy income and optimise our fundraising product portfolio, ensuring innovation and supporter centric approaches. The role manages three managers and indirectly oversees senior officers, driving collaboration across Engagement Delivery, Audience Planning, and Insight teams. You'll contribute by: Leading the legacy strategy to increase gifts in Wills and pledger stewardship. Managing and developing fundraising products such as Weekly Lottery, Raffle, and Payroll Giving. Driving new product development and innovation to maximise supporter engagement. Equipping colleagues to champion legacies and embed messaging across campaigns. Overseeing budgets, KPIs, and insight led campaign delivery. Building strong relationships with external suppliers and sector networks. What will I be doing as a Associate Head of Legacy and Fundraising Products? You'll work collaboratively across teams, with colleagues and line report in Legacy and Products. You'll work with campaign delivery squads to deliver campaigns that connect with diverse audiences. You'll help manage strategic understanding of the Legacy and Fundraising Products direction for the organisation, championing and leading the way, you'll liaise with internal and external partners, and ensure KPIs are met and the organisation grows legacy and fundraising product understanding. Delivering and evolving the legacy and fundraising product strategies to achieve ambitious income targets. Leading budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring for both legacy and product fundraising. Overseeing stewardship programmes and legacy events for both mass and high value supporters. Acting as an internal legacy champion, embedding legacy messaging across NSPCC activities. Identifying opportunities for new product development and innovation, creating audience led propositions with robust business cases. Collaborating with internal teams and external partners to deliver integrated campaigns and innovations. Ensuring compliance and best practice across all fundraising products, keeping the NSPCC at the forefront of sector trends. What skills do I need to be a Associate Head of Legacy and Fundraising Products? You'll be a confident leader with experience inputting strategically into cross functional teams. You'll bring strong strategy delivery skills, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for audience led engagement. Significant experience in legacy and in memory fundraising, including strategic development. Proven success in product innovation and audience led propositions. Strong leadership and team management skills. Expertise in supporter acquisition, stewardship, and relationship management. Experience of both budgeting, phasing and financial planning, including an understanding of forecasting for legacy income. Highly collaborative approach and excellent communication skills. Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and continuous improvemen
At Octopus Energy Group, we're on a mission to make the transition to net zero quicker and more affordable for everyone. We are relentless in our pursuit of efficient, cutting-edge renewable technology, ensuring we deliver the best value to our customers while driving the energy transition forward. As we scale our installation business, we are looking for a high-energy Procurement Lead to support our Procurement Portfolio Managers across multiple business units. This is a role for someone who thrives on autonomy and enjoys the challenge of delivering at pace. You will join a fast-moving procurement team responsible for sourcing low-carbon technologies at scale, including heat pumps, EV chargers, solar, batteries, and related hardware. Acting as a key link between internal teams and external suppliers, you will help ensure our procurement outcomes support growth, keeps installations moving, delivers competitively priced hardware, and builds a resilient, reliable supply base. This is a hands-on role reporting to a Procurement Manager. You will own a defined portfolio of suppliers and categories, with responsibility for day-to-day sourcing and supplier performance. There are no direct reports, but you will have a high degree of autonomy to win. This role is hybrid-remote, it requires the ability to work independently and maintain urgency across tight timescales. Some travel will be required within the UK for internal meetings and supplier visits, focusing predominantly in London and the Midlands. What you'll do Commercial sourcing: Own end-to-end sourcing across your portfolio of low carbon technologies, balancing total cost, availability, quality, and delivery risk. Ensure contracts are implemented effectively and support innovation while delivering against agreed commercial and operational terms. Supplier relationship management: Manage day-to-day supplier relationships and lead regular performance reviews (including QBRs), acting as the primary escalation point to resolve commercial or operational issues quickly and constructively. Portfolio strategy support: Work with Portfolio Managers to ensure portfolio plans are grounded in supply reality. Identify supply risks, constraints, and dependencies early, and help remove bottlenecks that could impact operations. Risk & continuity support: Monitor supply risks within your portfolio and support contingency planning where needed to protect delivery and customer outcomes. Data & insight: Use procurement and business data to deeply understand spend, supplier performance, impact on profitability and market trends. Go beyond reporting by highlighting risks, opportunities, and supporting better, faster commercial decisions. What you'll need High autonomy: Comfortable owning a broad remit and managing your workload independently, while knowing when to elevate or seek support. Delivery mindset: Able to work at pace in a growing business, managing changing priorities and delivering results in an environment where not everything is fully defined. Commercial instinct: A strong understanding of value beyond unit price, including total cost of ownership and the commercial impact of delays, supply risk, and poor execution. Communication & negotiation: Confident engaging senior internal stakeholders and suppliers, able to negotiate fairly and handle difficult conversations amicably. Operational discipline: Highly organised, detail oriented, and able to see work through from initiation to completion at pace. Why else you'll love it here Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right fit! Octopus Energy Group is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We were recently named the UK's top company to work for, and we ranked in the top ten in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. Our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people. We've also been placed in the top 10 companies for senior leadership Visit our UK perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. P.S. Our process usually takes up to 4 weeks, but we'll always do our best to flex around what works for you. Along the way, you'll chat with our recruitment team and your Recruiter will help you throughout different stages. Got any burning questions before then? Drop us a message at and we'd love to help! Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic! Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.
Jan 19, 2026
Full time
At Octopus Energy Group, we're on a mission to make the transition to net zero quicker and more affordable for everyone. We are relentless in our pursuit of efficient, cutting-edge renewable technology, ensuring we deliver the best value to our customers while driving the energy transition forward. As we scale our installation business, we are looking for a high-energy Procurement Lead to support our Procurement Portfolio Managers across multiple business units. This is a role for someone who thrives on autonomy and enjoys the challenge of delivering at pace. You will join a fast-moving procurement team responsible for sourcing low-carbon technologies at scale, including heat pumps, EV chargers, solar, batteries, and related hardware. Acting as a key link between internal teams and external suppliers, you will help ensure our procurement outcomes support growth, keeps installations moving, delivers competitively priced hardware, and builds a resilient, reliable supply base. This is a hands-on role reporting to a Procurement Manager. You will own a defined portfolio of suppliers and categories, with responsibility for day-to-day sourcing and supplier performance. There are no direct reports, but you will have a high degree of autonomy to win. This role is hybrid-remote, it requires the ability to work independently and maintain urgency across tight timescales. Some travel will be required within the UK for internal meetings and supplier visits, focusing predominantly in London and the Midlands. What you'll do Commercial sourcing: Own end-to-end sourcing across your portfolio of low carbon technologies, balancing total cost, availability, quality, and delivery risk. Ensure contracts are implemented effectively and support innovation while delivering against agreed commercial and operational terms. Supplier relationship management: Manage day-to-day supplier relationships and lead regular performance reviews (including QBRs), acting as the primary escalation point to resolve commercial or operational issues quickly and constructively. Portfolio strategy support: Work with Portfolio Managers to ensure portfolio plans are grounded in supply reality. Identify supply risks, constraints, and dependencies early, and help remove bottlenecks that could impact operations. Risk & continuity support: Monitor supply risks within your portfolio and support contingency planning where needed to protect delivery and customer outcomes. Data & insight: Use procurement and business data to deeply understand spend, supplier performance, impact on profitability and market trends. Go beyond reporting by highlighting risks, opportunities, and supporting better, faster commercial decisions. What you'll need High autonomy: Comfortable owning a broad remit and managing your workload independently, while knowing when to elevate or seek support. Delivery mindset: Able to work at pace in a growing business, managing changing priorities and delivering results in an environment where not everything is fully defined. Commercial instinct: A strong understanding of value beyond unit price, including total cost of ownership and the commercial impact of delays, supply risk, and poor execution. Communication & negotiation: Confident engaging senior internal stakeholders and suppliers, able to negotiate fairly and handle difficult conversations amicably. Operational discipline: Highly organised, detail oriented, and able to see work through from initiation to completion at pace. Why else you'll love it here Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right fit! Octopus Energy Group is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We were recently named the UK's top company to work for, and we ranked in the top ten in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. Our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people. We've also been placed in the top 10 companies for senior leadership Visit our UK perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. P.S. Our process usually takes up to 4 weeks, but we'll always do our best to flex around what works for you. Along the way, you'll chat with our recruitment team and your Recruiter will help you throughout different stages. Got any burning questions before then? Drop us a message at and we'd love to help! Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic! Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.
Oversee daily administrative functions across the business to ensure efficient operations. Maintain central records for contracts, licences, supplier documents, and company policies. Monitor and update building and HMO licences, ensuring renewals are actioned promptly. Support meeting administration - agendas, minutes, and action tracking. Coordinate office logistics and support IT and system access requirements for the team. Line manage the Coordinator - Administration & Operations and Vertus Graduate, providing direction, workload planning, and professional development support. Oversee onboarding of new starters - ensuring systems access, equipment, and induction plans are in place. Regularly review internal systems, ensuring user access levels and approval hierarchies are up to date. Support updates to organisation charts, cost centre allocations, and system permissions as staffing changes occur. Manage intern and work experience programmes, including recruitment coordination, placement logistics, and feedback collection. Proven experience in a business administration or operations management role, ideally within property, real estate, or a professional services environment. Demonstrable experience of leading and managing a team, with direct responsibility for line reports. Experience managing financial processes such as cross-charges, invoice coding, or cost centre allocations. Experience coordinating HR administration - onboarding, systems access, and staff lifecycle changes. Track record of improving or maintaining business systems and workflows (finance, HR, or compliance platforms). Experience monitoring and reporting on spend or budgets, including pre-paid or expense card management, with responsibility for budget management and forecasting. Exposure to utilities or property administration (e.g. council tax, licences, service contracts). Experience in the Build-to-Rent, residential property, or facilities management sectors. Experience supporting operational reviews (e.g. PO or portfolio reviews) and preparing management reports. Supervisory experience - managing interns, work placements, or junior administrative staff. Previous involvement in system audits, approval hierarchies, or data governance reviews. Strong administrative and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple streams of work simultaneously. Excellent numerical and analytical skills with attention to financial accuracy and cost allocation. Confident using Excel and other data tools for reporting, reconciliation, and tracking. Working knowledge of business systems such as Yardi, Smartsheets etc. Understanding of basic HR processes (onboarding, user access, cost centre updates). Awareness of property-related administration such as HMO licences, building licences, and utility account management. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear correspondence and maintain accurate documentation. Process improvement mindset - able to spot inefficiencies and suggest practical solutions Highly organised, methodical, and reliable - able to keep on top of multiple administrative priorities. Commercially minded with a sense of accountability for cost control and value for money. Proactive and self-motivated - takes ownership of tasks and sees them through to completion. Strong interpersonal skills; confident working across different teams and levels of seniority. Discreet and professional when handling sensitive information (financial or HR-related). Flexible and adaptable, comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving business environment. Collaborative and approachable - a natural team player who supports others and maintains positive working relationships. HEALTH SAFETY AND WELFARE RESPONSIBILITIES ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL & GOVERNANCE (ESG) RESPONSIBILITIES QUALITY MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES Find opportunities to collaborate with others across the business to achieve shared goals Encourage inclusive networks and treat others with respect and fairness Use knowledge to work effectively with suppliers / contractors to meet shared goals Confident in making decisions appropriate to the role Learn from mistakes and listen to constructive feedback to improve performance Prioritise safety and actively support community, wellbeing and sustainability programmesWe recognise the importance of embracing diverse experience, skills and perspectives at all levels and operating in an inclusive working environment, in order for everyone to reach their full potential. We also recognise that it makes business sense, since being an inclusive employer leads to better business performance and higher levels of employee engagement and satisfaction. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and skills and are committed to fostering a culture whereby everyone can reach their full potential. Flexible Working At Canary Wharf Group, our employees receive a wide range of support to help improve their skills and achieve their career goals. We offer development opportunities through classroom and e-learning training, mentoring, cross department experience and on the job learning. We heavily invest in our staff attaining accreditations to develop existing and new skills, support chartered status, sponsorships and provide further educational opportunities which are job and business related. We never stand still and continually invest in developing skills and knowledge to ensure individual and company growth. Other Benefits Canary Wharf Group (CWG) is the developer of the largest urban regeneration project in Europe. CWG develops, manages and currently owns interests in approximately 9 million square feet of mixed-use space and over 1,100 Build to Rent apartments. CWG is the largest sustainable developer in the UK and also excels operationally as it purchases 100% electricity from renewable sources since 2012 and zero waste to landfill since 2009. CWG has created a 24/7 city where people can live, work and thrive on the Canary Wharf estate and enjoy all the benefits: great transport links, access to green spaces and waterside living; and a wide range of amenities including an award-winning arts and events programme. Canary Wharf's retail offering comprises over 300 shops, including grocery stores, pharmacies, health clubs, bars and restaurants, all within 15 minutes' walk. The Company's current £2bn construction activity and pipeline includes more than 500k sq ft NIA of commercial properties and over 2,300 new homes for sale and rent.
Jan 19, 2026
Full time
Oversee daily administrative functions across the business to ensure efficient operations. Maintain central records for contracts, licences, supplier documents, and company policies. Monitor and update building and HMO licences, ensuring renewals are actioned promptly. Support meeting administration - agendas, minutes, and action tracking. Coordinate office logistics and support IT and system access requirements for the team. Line manage the Coordinator - Administration & Operations and Vertus Graduate, providing direction, workload planning, and professional development support. Oversee onboarding of new starters - ensuring systems access, equipment, and induction plans are in place. Regularly review internal systems, ensuring user access levels and approval hierarchies are up to date. Support updates to organisation charts, cost centre allocations, and system permissions as staffing changes occur. Manage intern and work experience programmes, including recruitment coordination, placement logistics, and feedback collection. Proven experience in a business administration or operations management role, ideally within property, real estate, or a professional services environment. Demonstrable experience of leading and managing a team, with direct responsibility for line reports. Experience managing financial processes such as cross-charges, invoice coding, or cost centre allocations. Experience coordinating HR administration - onboarding, systems access, and staff lifecycle changes. Track record of improving or maintaining business systems and workflows (finance, HR, or compliance platforms). Experience monitoring and reporting on spend or budgets, including pre-paid or expense card management, with responsibility for budget management and forecasting. Exposure to utilities or property administration (e.g. council tax, licences, service contracts). Experience in the Build-to-Rent, residential property, or facilities management sectors. Experience supporting operational reviews (e.g. PO or portfolio reviews) and preparing management reports. Supervisory experience - managing interns, work placements, or junior administrative staff. Previous involvement in system audits, approval hierarchies, or data governance reviews. Strong administrative and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple streams of work simultaneously. Excellent numerical and analytical skills with attention to financial accuracy and cost allocation. Confident using Excel and other data tools for reporting, reconciliation, and tracking. Working knowledge of business systems such as Yardi, Smartsheets etc. Understanding of basic HR processes (onboarding, user access, cost centre updates). Awareness of property-related administration such as HMO licences, building licences, and utility account management. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear correspondence and maintain accurate documentation. Process improvement mindset - able to spot inefficiencies and suggest practical solutions Highly organised, methodical, and reliable - able to keep on top of multiple administrative priorities. Commercially minded with a sense of accountability for cost control and value for money. Proactive and self-motivated - takes ownership of tasks and sees them through to completion. Strong interpersonal skills; confident working across different teams and levels of seniority. Discreet and professional when handling sensitive information (financial or HR-related). Flexible and adaptable, comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving business environment. Collaborative and approachable - a natural team player who supports others and maintains positive working relationships. HEALTH SAFETY AND WELFARE RESPONSIBILITIES ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL & GOVERNANCE (ESG) RESPONSIBILITIES QUALITY MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES Find opportunities to collaborate with others across the business to achieve shared goals Encourage inclusive networks and treat others with respect and fairness Use knowledge to work effectively with suppliers / contractors to meet shared goals Confident in making decisions appropriate to the role Learn from mistakes and listen to constructive feedback to improve performance Prioritise safety and actively support community, wellbeing and sustainability programmesWe recognise the importance of embracing diverse experience, skills and perspectives at all levels and operating in an inclusive working environment, in order for everyone to reach their full potential. We also recognise that it makes business sense, since being an inclusive employer leads to better business performance and higher levels of employee engagement and satisfaction. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and skills and are committed to fostering a culture whereby everyone can reach their full potential. Flexible Working At Canary Wharf Group, our employees receive a wide range of support to help improve their skills and achieve their career goals. We offer development opportunities through classroom and e-learning training, mentoring, cross department experience and on the job learning. We heavily invest in our staff attaining accreditations to develop existing and new skills, support chartered status, sponsorships and provide further educational opportunities which are job and business related. We never stand still and continually invest in developing skills and knowledge to ensure individual and company growth. Other Benefits Canary Wharf Group (CWG) is the developer of the largest urban regeneration project in Europe. CWG develops, manages and currently owns interests in approximately 9 million square feet of mixed-use space and over 1,100 Build to Rent apartments. CWG is the largest sustainable developer in the UK and also excels operationally as it purchases 100% electricity from renewable sources since 2012 and zero waste to landfill since 2009. CWG has created a 24/7 city where people can live, work and thrive on the Canary Wharf estate and enjoy all the benefits: great transport links, access to green spaces and waterside living; and a wide range of amenities including an award-winning arts and events programme. Canary Wharf's retail offering comprises over 300 shops, including grocery stores, pharmacies, health clubs, bars and restaurants, all within 15 minutes' walk. The Company's current £2bn construction activity and pipeline includes more than 500k sq ft NIA of commercial properties and over 2,300 new homes for sale and rent.
Overview Ready to take your estate agency career to the next level? As Branch Manager at haart Greenford, you'll be at the heart of a thriving, high-performing team-driving results, nurturing talent, and shaping the success of your branch. If you're a confident estate agency professional with a passion for people and performance-your next big move starts here. Benefits of being a Branch Partner at haart Estate Agents in Greenford £60,000 per year, complete on-target earnings £30,000 to £32,500 basic salary, dependent on experience Six months of supplementary payments to support you whilst you build your pipeline Uncapped commission scheme A Company Car, or a monthly Car Allowance Career progression opportunities Our new company-wide Elevate incentive program Employee Assistance Programme Main Responsibilities of a Branch Partner at haart Estate Agents in Greenford Driving growth and market share at all times Delivering a service that creates 'Raving Fans' Overseeing and participating in all aspects of the sales process. Promote their offices within the local community Support and promote the maximisation of referrals across businesses Measure results and report on KPIs and budget performance, driving sales to maximise market share Build, manage and lead an effective branch team Influence a result through effective team management, action planning and delivery of the plan Analyse and problem solve issues with team and senior managers to drive deal value, market share and results Create a positive and proactive working environment within their branches Represent and promote the company's core beliefs Be open, honest, and act with integrity at all times Ensure Health & Safety of all colleagues and all reporting is carried out in compliance with legislation and company policies and procedures Essential Skills of a Branch Partner at haart Estate Agents in Greenford Full UK Driving Licence for a manual vehicle Minimum of 2 years' experience within Estate Agency at a Senior Negotiator position, a Property Valuer position, or higher Works well with others to create a team spirit and an enjoyable working environment. Demonstrates an ability to communicate effectively with and create trusting relationships with customers, suppliers, communities and each other The ability to create and action business plans relevant to your branch The ability to monitor and assess performance of local competitors A strong understanding of current legislation related to Estate Agency Ability to manage time sensitive and high volume workloads A reputation for delivering outstanding customer service Ability to work under own initiative Good telephone manner Strong IT skills (Basic Microsoft Packages) Attention to detail The Finer Details We are currently conducting some interviews using video software. To be eligible to proceed in our recruitment process, you will need: Full UK Driving Licence Legal entitlement to live and work in the UK (in accordance with the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) We'll need evidence of your right to work in the UK, in the form of: Passport/Birth Certificate We will also need Proof of Address National Insurance Drivers Licence Check Armed Forces Covenant: Spicerhaart is a forces-friendly company offering many Estate Agency roles to those considering leaving the forces. If you are looking for an exciting career, where you feel part of something bigger, and where your excellent communication skills come into play every single day, then the world of property sales and lettings could be for you. Equal Opportunities: At Spicerhaart, variety makes our Company DNA come to life. We love people, and what's more, we love the differences that make each person who they are, we support you and encourage those differences, to make you the best person you can be. Spicerhaart are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we welcome all talented individuals to apply for a career with us. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let our Talent Team know and we will be happy to assist to the best of our ability - regardless of how small or large your requirement may be. To All Recruitment Agencies: Spicerhaart does not accept speculative agency CVs. Please do not forward CVs to the Talent Team, Spicerhaart employees or any other company location. Spicerhaart is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs received from external recruitment sources through our Preferred Suppliers List or otherwise. Privacy Policy: We process any information you provide in accordance with our Privacy Policy which is available on the Spicerhaart website:
Jan 19, 2026
Full time
Overview Ready to take your estate agency career to the next level? As Branch Manager at haart Greenford, you'll be at the heart of a thriving, high-performing team-driving results, nurturing talent, and shaping the success of your branch. If you're a confident estate agency professional with a passion for people and performance-your next big move starts here. Benefits of being a Branch Partner at haart Estate Agents in Greenford £60,000 per year, complete on-target earnings £30,000 to £32,500 basic salary, dependent on experience Six months of supplementary payments to support you whilst you build your pipeline Uncapped commission scheme A Company Car, or a monthly Car Allowance Career progression opportunities Our new company-wide Elevate incentive program Employee Assistance Programme Main Responsibilities of a Branch Partner at haart Estate Agents in Greenford Driving growth and market share at all times Delivering a service that creates 'Raving Fans' Overseeing and participating in all aspects of the sales process. Promote their offices within the local community Support and promote the maximisation of referrals across businesses Measure results and report on KPIs and budget performance, driving sales to maximise market share Build, manage and lead an effective branch team Influence a result through effective team management, action planning and delivery of the plan Analyse and problem solve issues with team and senior managers to drive deal value, market share and results Create a positive and proactive working environment within their branches Represent and promote the company's core beliefs Be open, honest, and act with integrity at all times Ensure Health & Safety of all colleagues and all reporting is carried out in compliance with legislation and company policies and procedures Essential Skills of a Branch Partner at haart Estate Agents in Greenford Full UK Driving Licence for a manual vehicle Minimum of 2 years' experience within Estate Agency at a Senior Negotiator position, a Property Valuer position, or higher Works well with others to create a team spirit and an enjoyable working environment. Demonstrates an ability to communicate effectively with and create trusting relationships with customers, suppliers, communities and each other The ability to create and action business plans relevant to your branch The ability to monitor and assess performance of local competitors A strong understanding of current legislation related to Estate Agency Ability to manage time sensitive and high volume workloads A reputation for delivering outstanding customer service Ability to work under own initiative Good telephone manner Strong IT skills (Basic Microsoft Packages) Attention to detail The Finer Details We are currently conducting some interviews using video software. To be eligible to proceed in our recruitment process, you will need: Full UK Driving Licence Legal entitlement to live and work in the UK (in accordance with the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) We'll need evidence of your right to work in the UK, in the form of: Passport/Birth Certificate We will also need Proof of Address National Insurance Drivers Licence Check Armed Forces Covenant: Spicerhaart is a forces-friendly company offering many Estate Agency roles to those considering leaving the forces. If you are looking for an exciting career, where you feel part of something bigger, and where your excellent communication skills come into play every single day, then the world of property sales and lettings could be for you. Equal Opportunities: At Spicerhaart, variety makes our Company DNA come to life. We love people, and what's more, we love the differences that make each person who they are, we support you and encourage those differences, to make you the best person you can be. Spicerhaart are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we welcome all talented individuals to apply for a career with us. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let our Talent Team know and we will be happy to assist to the best of our ability - regardless of how small or large your requirement may be. To All Recruitment Agencies: Spicerhaart does not accept speculative agency CVs. Please do not forward CVs to the Talent Team, Spicerhaart employees or any other company location. Spicerhaart is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs received from external recruitment sources through our Preferred Suppliers List or otherwise. Privacy Policy: We process any information you provide in accordance with our Privacy Policy which is available on the Spicerhaart website:
Business Manager Are you a skilled and compassionate leader with a passion for making a difference in the lives of others? You will have a key role in helping to serve older Christians and in leading a motivated and committed staff team catering to the residents in Bridgemead, Bath. As a Business Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing our day-to-day operations, supporting our dedicated staff, and driving our mission to enhance the well-being of those we serve. Find out more about how we care for our residents: If you are a dynamic professional with a strong background in business management and a heart for caring, we invite you to apply now. Have a watch here of "What it means for us, to work in a Christian Care Home like ours:" For more information, please read the job pack Responsibilities: Lead the business performance of the home alongside the Registered Manager, delivering agreed income, occupancy, cost and surplus targets Ensure high standards of service, cleanliness and hospitality through effective leadership of housekeeping, catering and maintenance teams Work in partnership with the Registered Manager to maintain quality standards, prepare for inspections, and meet regulatory requirements Oversee the administration of the home, including staffing, rotas, payroll information, recruitment, training records and compliance Contribute to a well-led, positive and values-driven culture, promoting Pilgrims Friend Society s ethos and The Way We Care Support staff development, wellbeing and morale through effective supervision, appraisal, performance management and engagement Manage resident applications, fees, contracts and family communications, ensuring excellent customer care and responsive complaint handling Take responsibility for health, safety and compliance matters when on duty, including fire safety and liaison with external bodies Oversee property, maintenance and supplier relationships, working with Property Services to ensure the home is safe and well maintained Provide visible leadership in the pastoral and spiritual life of the home, supporting devotions, community engagement and relationships with local churches. Skills/Experience: Willing and able to take a lead in maintaining the Christian ethos of the home; Management experience in a business setting; Comfortable with writing business communications to staff and residents as well as authorities etc; Ability to communicate effectively at all levels whilst maintaining confidentiality; Ability to lead, motivate and encourage staff to give of their best, and have people-leadership and management experience; Able to work under pressure and provide calmness in all situations; IT literate ( including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and the Internet); Willing to be flexible in the working pattern and are prepared to participate in training and attend relevant staff meetings. Applicants must be evangelical Christians (This role has an Occupational Requirement to be filled by a Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010).) Hours: 40 hours a week, usually worked over 5 days. On-call cover is required on a rotating basis to meet demands. Please get in touch for more information about working patterns. Benefits: £44,500 to £50,000 per annum Relocation support (to be discussed) 5 Weeks' paid holiday per year as well as bank and public holidays On-going training and support Team events Pension scheme Care Friends referral Medicash Perkbox including an Employee assistance programme. Long-standing service rewards Birthday rewards What our staff say about us: It is a friendly and welcoming place to work We are committed to having a diverse senior management team and we encourage applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are underrepresented on our senior management team at present. Please note: this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested
Jan 19, 2026
Full time
Business Manager Are you a skilled and compassionate leader with a passion for making a difference in the lives of others? You will have a key role in helping to serve older Christians and in leading a motivated and committed staff team catering to the residents in Bridgemead, Bath. As a Business Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing our day-to-day operations, supporting our dedicated staff, and driving our mission to enhance the well-being of those we serve. Find out more about how we care for our residents: If you are a dynamic professional with a strong background in business management and a heart for caring, we invite you to apply now. Have a watch here of "What it means for us, to work in a Christian Care Home like ours:" For more information, please read the job pack Responsibilities: Lead the business performance of the home alongside the Registered Manager, delivering agreed income, occupancy, cost and surplus targets Ensure high standards of service, cleanliness and hospitality through effective leadership of housekeeping, catering and maintenance teams Work in partnership with the Registered Manager to maintain quality standards, prepare for inspections, and meet regulatory requirements Oversee the administration of the home, including staffing, rotas, payroll information, recruitment, training records and compliance Contribute to a well-led, positive and values-driven culture, promoting Pilgrims Friend Society s ethos and The Way We Care Support staff development, wellbeing and morale through effective supervision, appraisal, performance management and engagement Manage resident applications, fees, contracts and family communications, ensuring excellent customer care and responsive complaint handling Take responsibility for health, safety and compliance matters when on duty, including fire safety and liaison with external bodies Oversee property, maintenance and supplier relationships, working with Property Services to ensure the home is safe and well maintained Provide visible leadership in the pastoral and spiritual life of the home, supporting devotions, community engagement and relationships with local churches. Skills/Experience: Willing and able to take a lead in maintaining the Christian ethos of the home; Management experience in a business setting; Comfortable with writing business communications to staff and residents as well as authorities etc; Ability to communicate effectively at all levels whilst maintaining confidentiality; Ability to lead, motivate and encourage staff to give of their best, and have people-leadership and management experience; Able to work under pressure and provide calmness in all situations; IT literate ( including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and the Internet); Willing to be flexible in the working pattern and are prepared to participate in training and attend relevant staff meetings. Applicants must be evangelical Christians (This role has an Occupational Requirement to be filled by a Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010).) Hours: 40 hours a week, usually worked over 5 days. On-call cover is required on a rotating basis to meet demands. Please get in touch for more information about working patterns. Benefits: £44,500 to £50,000 per annum Relocation support (to be discussed) 5 Weeks' paid holiday per year as well as bank and public holidays On-going training and support Team events Pension scheme Care Friends referral Medicash Perkbox including an Employee assistance programme. Long-standing service rewards Birthday rewards What our staff say about us: It is a friendly and welcoming place to work We are committed to having a diverse senior management team and we encourage applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are underrepresented on our senior management team at present. Please note: this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested
Manchester City Football Club (MCFC) has evolved from its 1880 origins as St. Mark's (West Gorton) into a dominant force in English and European football, achieving significant success like winning the domestic treble (2018/19) and the Champions League, holding records for most points in a Premier League season (100), and offering diverse career paths within the broader City Football Group (CFG) for roles in football, marketing, tech, and more, reflecting a strong global brand and commitment to innovation and community. Working at Manchester City Football Club offers benefits like competitive pay, annual leave (26 days + birthday), private healthcare, health cash plans, bonuses, staff discounts, and access to partnership/lifestyle deals, plus perks like pension schemes, flexible working, and potentially discounted gym memberships. Individuals interested in the Jobs at Manchester City Football Club in UK should review the details, requirements, and application process outlined below. As part of our team, you will be entitled to 26 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, private healthcare and a simply health cash plan, an annual discretionary bonus, plus a range of partnership and lifestyle discounts. Chef / Kitchen Operations To be successful in this role; you will: Prepare and present dishes to meet nutrition requirements and performance standards. Maintain your station, equipment and smooth service at all times. Support menu innovation and dish development alongside senior chefs. Complete HACCP documentation, allergen logs and risk assessment tasks.> Assist with stock control, ordering and monitoring waste and spoilage. Uphold high hygiene, safety and food quality standards. Travel as required to provide consistent service for the team. Continually improve techniques and working practices. Qualifications and Requirements: Experience working in a professional hospitality kitchen. Excellent communication, customer service and teamwork skills. Knowledge of food trends and strong presentation skills. HACCP & Food Safety Level 3 certified. Experience supporting stock control and interacting with suppliers. Ability to work independently and adapt to varied situations. Beneficial: Nutrition knowledge, experience with performance nutritionists, a second language or experience in elite sport. Talent Operations Executive - Global Football The Talent Operations Executive will play a vital role in supporting the Scouting and Recruitment team within the Global Football department at City Football Group, by ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely, and proactive operational support. Your Impact Administrative Operations - Provide administrative and targeted operations support to the Talent department, with specific emphasis on scouting and recruitment. Targeted work in 3 specific areas of efficiency, governance and compliance. Safeguarding - Offer support and coordination of the department's safeguarding obligations, DBS and international police checks, tracking of compliance in relation to qualifications and supporting staff CPD in this area. Staff Engagement - Support the process of staff induction and continued development, coordination of sessions, direct involvement in elements of the induction process and processing all new starter documentation. Finance - Coordinate the process of expenses claims, match fee claims, invoicing, developing processes to improve efficiency, accuracy and reporting across scouting and recruitment. Leading the inputting of expenses and processing directly on to the system, when required. Also offering support to key members of the team with individual expense claims. Travel - Support the coordination of travel for the department during office hours and support staff, managers, and players that require travel to be booked on their behalf including support for the medicals process and CPD events, including booking and coordination of group travel. Qualifications and Requirements: Proven experience working in a complex, fast paced administrative/operations environment. Experience of using IT systems to carry out administrative processes such as processing expenses, purchase orders and booking travel. Confident in using own initiative, conscientious, self motivated, excellent communication skills. Ability to work efficiently with good attention to detail. Flexible in dealing with last minute changes and demands. Competent in using MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Previous experience of working in a football/professional sport operations environment or complex international business. Experience using relevant systems such as Business World/UNIT 4, Concur, SAP, SAGE to complete financial tasks and management. Additional language skills. Ability to think creatively and offer solutions to functional problems. Licensing Manager - Manchester City Manchester City's licensing programme has grown significantly over the last 5 years, across multiple territories and provides a significant income stream to the club. The Licensing Manager will manage and continue to grow the licensing programme, ensuring the club's rapidly growing fan base have access to a wide range of official licensed products (physical or digital) that meet their needs and expectations, while fitting with the MCFC brand DNA. Your Impact Manage and grow the Manchester City Licensing programme, maximising the return from the existing licensees, and adding new licensees to the portfolio in the UK and internationally for both physical and digital products. Manage multiple physical and digital licensee and nominated representative relationships over the length of their contractual terms. Oversee end to end legal contract drafting process, ensuring smooth and efficient expedition of legal paperwork. Manage quarterly sales and royalty reporting across all licensees and agents, including creating summarised reports to update the Head of Licensing on overall tracking against budget, and sales by licensee, territory and distribution channel/media outlet. Organise licensee business reviews and challenging licensees to continually improve performance. Line management of the Licensing Executive, ensuring delivery of their respective objectives. Work with the internal brand team to update and deliver style guides and season specific/hot market assets, working closely with licensees to ensure premium, reactive and innovative merchandise is launched to the market, maintaining brand compliance with the MCFC brand DNA and identity. Oversee management of the club's online licencee management system. Ensure effective marketing of City merchandise, providing support to licensees through club store promotions, members, and supporter clubs activations. Work closely with the retail team and Man City's official retail partners to ensure club retail sales are maximised, and innovative new products are provided by licensees for club channels. Qualifications and Requirements: Knowledge of the general licensing and sports licensing industries, both in the UK and internationally, including knowledge of licensing contracts, running product development, and approvals across multiple categories. Knowledge of how to effectively develop and build a brand through licensing and how to help licensees with marketing efforts to bring their products to life. Understanding of general licensing contract terms and conditions and royalty specific data reporting. Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint. Pro active team member with strong attention to detail and organisation skills. Knowledge of sport and fan behaviour, and a have a general interest in football/sports. Awareness of lifestyle products that are trending or up and coming in fashion/pop culture. Understanding of the traditional and non traditional ways that IP can be licensed in the physical and digital worlds. Experience managing a large number of accounts/partners. Ticketing Operations - Manchester City As part of our team, you will be entitled to 26 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, private healthcare and a Simply Health cash plan, an annual discretionary bonus, plus a range of partnership and lifestyle discounts. Your Impact Set up and manage all Manchester City products within the ticketing system, including matches (home and away), memberships, hospitality, merchandise and non matchday events. Configure and validate seat inventory to ensure products are accurate, available and ready for sale. Produce ticket sales criteria for matches and events, working with Safety & Security to manage restrictions where required. Work closely with the System Product Manager to improve fan journeys and internal processes, identifying opportunities for development. Support product promotion across tickets, hospitality and memberships, including through third party sales channels. Liaise with internal teams on ticket allocations to ensure timely and accurate delivery. Work with opposing clubs and venues on allocations, reconciliation and distribution of tickets when required. Create and manage stadium seating plans and overlays for home and away fixtures. Support the delivery of cup schemes . click apply for full job details
Jan 19, 2026
Full time
Manchester City Football Club (MCFC) has evolved from its 1880 origins as St. Mark's (West Gorton) into a dominant force in English and European football, achieving significant success like winning the domestic treble (2018/19) and the Champions League, holding records for most points in a Premier League season (100), and offering diverse career paths within the broader City Football Group (CFG) for roles in football, marketing, tech, and more, reflecting a strong global brand and commitment to innovation and community. Working at Manchester City Football Club offers benefits like competitive pay, annual leave (26 days + birthday), private healthcare, health cash plans, bonuses, staff discounts, and access to partnership/lifestyle deals, plus perks like pension schemes, flexible working, and potentially discounted gym memberships. Individuals interested in the Jobs at Manchester City Football Club in UK should review the details, requirements, and application process outlined below. As part of our team, you will be entitled to 26 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, private healthcare and a simply health cash plan, an annual discretionary bonus, plus a range of partnership and lifestyle discounts. Chef / Kitchen Operations To be successful in this role; you will: Prepare and present dishes to meet nutrition requirements and performance standards. Maintain your station, equipment and smooth service at all times. Support menu innovation and dish development alongside senior chefs. Complete HACCP documentation, allergen logs and risk assessment tasks.> Assist with stock control, ordering and monitoring waste and spoilage. Uphold high hygiene, safety and food quality standards. Travel as required to provide consistent service for the team. Continually improve techniques and working practices. Qualifications and Requirements: Experience working in a professional hospitality kitchen. Excellent communication, customer service and teamwork skills. Knowledge of food trends and strong presentation skills. HACCP & Food Safety Level 3 certified. Experience supporting stock control and interacting with suppliers. Ability to work independently and adapt to varied situations. Beneficial: Nutrition knowledge, experience with performance nutritionists, a second language or experience in elite sport. Talent Operations Executive - Global Football The Talent Operations Executive will play a vital role in supporting the Scouting and Recruitment team within the Global Football department at City Football Group, by ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely, and proactive operational support. Your Impact Administrative Operations - Provide administrative and targeted operations support to the Talent department, with specific emphasis on scouting and recruitment. Targeted work in 3 specific areas of efficiency, governance and compliance. Safeguarding - Offer support and coordination of the department's safeguarding obligations, DBS and international police checks, tracking of compliance in relation to qualifications and supporting staff CPD in this area. Staff Engagement - Support the process of staff induction and continued development, coordination of sessions, direct involvement in elements of the induction process and processing all new starter documentation. Finance - Coordinate the process of expenses claims, match fee claims, invoicing, developing processes to improve efficiency, accuracy and reporting across scouting and recruitment. Leading the inputting of expenses and processing directly on to the system, when required. Also offering support to key members of the team with individual expense claims. Travel - Support the coordination of travel for the department during office hours and support staff, managers, and players that require travel to be booked on their behalf including support for the medicals process and CPD events, including booking and coordination of group travel. Qualifications and Requirements: Proven experience working in a complex, fast paced administrative/operations environment. Experience of using IT systems to carry out administrative processes such as processing expenses, purchase orders and booking travel. Confident in using own initiative, conscientious, self motivated, excellent communication skills. Ability to work efficiently with good attention to detail. Flexible in dealing with last minute changes and demands. Competent in using MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Previous experience of working in a football/professional sport operations environment or complex international business. Experience using relevant systems such as Business World/UNIT 4, Concur, SAP, SAGE to complete financial tasks and management. Additional language skills. Ability to think creatively and offer solutions to functional problems. Licensing Manager - Manchester City Manchester City's licensing programme has grown significantly over the last 5 years, across multiple territories and provides a significant income stream to the club. The Licensing Manager will manage and continue to grow the licensing programme, ensuring the club's rapidly growing fan base have access to a wide range of official licensed products (physical or digital) that meet their needs and expectations, while fitting with the MCFC brand DNA. Your Impact Manage and grow the Manchester City Licensing programme, maximising the return from the existing licensees, and adding new licensees to the portfolio in the UK and internationally for both physical and digital products. Manage multiple physical and digital licensee and nominated representative relationships over the length of their contractual terms. Oversee end to end legal contract drafting process, ensuring smooth and efficient expedition of legal paperwork. Manage quarterly sales and royalty reporting across all licensees and agents, including creating summarised reports to update the Head of Licensing on overall tracking against budget, and sales by licensee, territory and distribution channel/media outlet. Organise licensee business reviews and challenging licensees to continually improve performance. Line management of the Licensing Executive, ensuring delivery of their respective objectives. Work with the internal brand team to update and deliver style guides and season specific/hot market assets, working closely with licensees to ensure premium, reactive and innovative merchandise is launched to the market, maintaining brand compliance with the MCFC brand DNA and identity. Oversee management of the club's online licencee management system. Ensure effective marketing of City merchandise, providing support to licensees through club store promotions, members, and supporter clubs activations. Work closely with the retail team and Man City's official retail partners to ensure club retail sales are maximised, and innovative new products are provided by licensees for club channels. Qualifications and Requirements: Knowledge of the general licensing and sports licensing industries, both in the UK and internationally, including knowledge of licensing contracts, running product development, and approvals across multiple categories. Knowledge of how to effectively develop and build a brand through licensing and how to help licensees with marketing efforts to bring their products to life. Understanding of general licensing contract terms and conditions and royalty specific data reporting. Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint. Pro active team member with strong attention to detail and organisation skills. Knowledge of sport and fan behaviour, and a have a general interest in football/sports. Awareness of lifestyle products that are trending or up and coming in fashion/pop culture. Understanding of the traditional and non traditional ways that IP can be licensed in the physical and digital worlds. Experience managing a large number of accounts/partners. Ticketing Operations - Manchester City As part of our team, you will be entitled to 26 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, private healthcare and a Simply Health cash plan, an annual discretionary bonus, plus a range of partnership and lifestyle discounts. Your Impact Set up and manage all Manchester City products within the ticketing system, including matches (home and away), memberships, hospitality, merchandise and non matchday events. Configure and validate seat inventory to ensure products are accurate, available and ready for sale. Produce ticket sales criteria for matches and events, working with Safety & Security to manage restrictions where required. Work closely with the System Product Manager to improve fan journeys and internal processes, identifying opportunities for development. Support product promotion across tickets, hospitality and memberships, including through third party sales channels. Liaise with internal teams on ticket allocations to ensure timely and accurate delivery. Work with opposing clubs and venues on allocations, reconciliation and distribution of tickets when required. Create and manage stadium seating plans and overlays for home and away fixtures. Support the delivery of cup schemes . click apply for full job details
40 hours per week Monday - Friday(9am-5.30pm) Home-Based (Must be located within reasonable travel distance to London) Competitive salary Sodexo rewards and benefits Job Introduction Are you an experienced and proactive commercial professional with a passion for change management and operational excellence? Would you like to play a vital role in supporting a major client within a complex, mission-critical environment? We are looking for a Commercial Change Manager to join our high-performing team at Delta 1100, Swindon, SN5 7WZ. In this role, you will manage the end-to-end change control process across the client's supply chain, ensuring all changes are delivered accurately, on time, and in line with governance requirements. This is a home-based position, but you must live within a commutable distance to London due to the need for regular onsite client interaction, as well as occasional travel to our Swindon-based Intelligent Service Centre (ISC). As Commercial Change Manager, your core responsibility will be to oversee and control all contract and operational changes across the client's FM supply chain. You'll act as a crucial liaison between suppliers, the client's operational teams, and internal service lines, ensuring that change decisions are executed efficiently and recorded in an auditable manner. You will work at the heart of a fast-paced, highly regulated environment, where attention to detail, governance, and stakeholder management are critical. This role requires a confident communicator who can manage commercial records, track change delivery, and drive accountability across the supply chain. What you'll do Ensure adherence to the agreed end-to-end change control process between the client and their supply chain. Control and update change records for all suppliers and properties within the scope of the Sodexo contract. Ensure all actions required by Sodexo and supply chain members are executed according to specified timelines. Maintain records of all decisions made and instructions issued to suppliers. Maintain an auditable change control register. Deliver governance outputs and follow-up actions arising from stakeholder meetings. Provide commercial assistance and support as required, including (but not limited to) commercial contract reviews, mobilisation and demobilisation requirements, and supporting the wider Operational Supply Team. What you bring Commercial management experience in complex FM contracts. Demonstrable commercial acumen with a proven track record in commercial management. Knowledge and implementation of risk management strategies and processes. Demonstrable experience of managing change control end-to-end. Knowledge of supplier and customer relationship management tools and techniques. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to liaise effectively with both operational and senior stakeholders. Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to manage priorities in a dynamic environment. Dimensions: Supply chain services delivered at c.250 sites across Greater London 24/7, 365 days per year. c.30 client supplier contracts under management - Facilities Management and specialist suppliers. Supply chain spend of c.£75m per annum. Approximately 220 contract changes managed per annum. Desirable Membership in a professional body such as IWFM, CIPS, or similar. Background in public sector contracts or large-scale FM environments. What we offer: Competitive salary Mental health & wellbeing support Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards Discounts for you & family Financial tools & retirement plan Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications
Jan 18, 2026
Full time
40 hours per week Monday - Friday(9am-5.30pm) Home-Based (Must be located within reasonable travel distance to London) Competitive salary Sodexo rewards and benefits Job Introduction Are you an experienced and proactive commercial professional with a passion for change management and operational excellence? Would you like to play a vital role in supporting a major client within a complex, mission-critical environment? We are looking for a Commercial Change Manager to join our high-performing team at Delta 1100, Swindon, SN5 7WZ. In this role, you will manage the end-to-end change control process across the client's supply chain, ensuring all changes are delivered accurately, on time, and in line with governance requirements. This is a home-based position, but you must live within a commutable distance to London due to the need for regular onsite client interaction, as well as occasional travel to our Swindon-based Intelligent Service Centre (ISC). As Commercial Change Manager, your core responsibility will be to oversee and control all contract and operational changes across the client's FM supply chain. You'll act as a crucial liaison between suppliers, the client's operational teams, and internal service lines, ensuring that change decisions are executed efficiently and recorded in an auditable manner. You will work at the heart of a fast-paced, highly regulated environment, where attention to detail, governance, and stakeholder management are critical. This role requires a confident communicator who can manage commercial records, track change delivery, and drive accountability across the supply chain. What you'll do Ensure adherence to the agreed end-to-end change control process between the client and their supply chain. Control and update change records for all suppliers and properties within the scope of the Sodexo contract. Ensure all actions required by Sodexo and supply chain members are executed according to specified timelines. Maintain records of all decisions made and instructions issued to suppliers. Maintain an auditable change control register. Deliver governance outputs and follow-up actions arising from stakeholder meetings. Provide commercial assistance and support as required, including (but not limited to) commercial contract reviews, mobilisation and demobilisation requirements, and supporting the wider Operational Supply Team. What you bring Commercial management experience in complex FM contracts. Demonstrable commercial acumen with a proven track record in commercial management. Knowledge and implementation of risk management strategies and processes. Demonstrable experience of managing change control end-to-end. Knowledge of supplier and customer relationship management tools and techniques. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to liaise effectively with both operational and senior stakeholders. Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to manage priorities in a dynamic environment. Dimensions: Supply chain services delivered at c.250 sites across Greater London 24/7, 365 days per year. c.30 client supplier contracts under management - Facilities Management and specialist suppliers. Supply chain spend of c.£75m per annum. Approximately 220 contract changes managed per annum. Desirable Membership in a professional body such as IWFM, CIPS, or similar. Background in public sector contracts or large-scale FM environments. What we offer: Competitive salary Mental health & wellbeing support Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards Discounts for you & family Financial tools & retirement plan Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications
Senior Procurement Manager About the Organisation Our client is a specialist consultancy delivering commercial, procurement and cost management services across major UK infrastructure and public sector programmes. Operating across sectors such as transport, utilities, education, local authorities and health, they help clients solve complex challenges and deliver high-impact programmes that make a real difference to society. They offer a collaborative, growth-oriented environment with strong professional standards, modern ways of working and a genuine focus on developing their people. The Role Due to continued growth, our client is looking to appoint experienced Senior Procurement Managers to support a portfolio of high-profile programmes. You will work as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, leading activity across the end-to-end commercial lifecycle - from shaping strategy through to contract delivery and supplier performance. Key responsibilities will include: Developing and implementing procurement and commercial strategies Leading end-to-end contract management, from sourcing and tender through to contract award and in-life management Owning risk and performance management activities across contracts and suppliers Leading negotiations and driving continuous improvement and value for money Ensuring robust governance and compliance with internal policies and relevant regulations Providing clear commercial insight, analysis and recommendations to stakeholders Supporting business transformation, change and efficiency initiatives Providing leadership, coaching and direction to more junior team members About You You will be an experienced commercial or procurement professional with a track record of delivering results in complex, regulated or contract-intensive environments (e.g. infrastructure, central/local government, utilities or large private sector programmes). You are likely to bring: Strong, applied knowledge of procurement principles and best practices Hands-on experience of sourcing, contract placement and contract management Ability to select and justify the most appropriate commercial approach and manage associated risks Experience in tender evaluation and confident commercial decision-making Experience developing and assuring business cases, commercial strategies and contracting approaches A background in supplier relationship management and/or category management Experience leading teams or workstreams and influencing senior stakeholders Desirable (but not essential): Professional qualification in Business, Procurement / Supply Chain, Law, Project Management or similar Familiarity with UK public sector procurement regulations and/or large framework contracts Location & Working Pattern UK-wide opportunities with regular time spent on client sites and in regional offices (typically the majority of the week on site, with hybrid flexibility depending on project needs).
Jan 18, 2026
Full time
Senior Procurement Manager About the Organisation Our client is a specialist consultancy delivering commercial, procurement and cost management services across major UK infrastructure and public sector programmes. Operating across sectors such as transport, utilities, education, local authorities and health, they help clients solve complex challenges and deliver high-impact programmes that make a real difference to society. They offer a collaborative, growth-oriented environment with strong professional standards, modern ways of working and a genuine focus on developing their people. The Role Due to continued growth, our client is looking to appoint experienced Senior Procurement Managers to support a portfolio of high-profile programmes. You will work as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, leading activity across the end-to-end commercial lifecycle - from shaping strategy through to contract delivery and supplier performance. Key responsibilities will include: Developing and implementing procurement and commercial strategies Leading end-to-end contract management, from sourcing and tender through to contract award and in-life management Owning risk and performance management activities across contracts and suppliers Leading negotiations and driving continuous improvement and value for money Ensuring robust governance and compliance with internal policies and relevant regulations Providing clear commercial insight, analysis and recommendations to stakeholders Supporting business transformation, change and efficiency initiatives Providing leadership, coaching and direction to more junior team members About You You will be an experienced commercial or procurement professional with a track record of delivering results in complex, regulated or contract-intensive environments (e.g. infrastructure, central/local government, utilities or large private sector programmes). You are likely to bring: Strong, applied knowledge of procurement principles and best practices Hands-on experience of sourcing, contract placement and contract management Ability to select and justify the most appropriate commercial approach and manage associated risks Experience in tender evaluation and confident commercial decision-making Experience developing and assuring business cases, commercial strategies and contracting approaches A background in supplier relationship management and/or category management Experience leading teams or workstreams and influencing senior stakeholders Desirable (but not essential): Professional qualification in Business, Procurement / Supply Chain, Law, Project Management or similar Familiarity with UK public sector procurement regulations and/or large framework contracts Location & Working Pattern UK-wide opportunities with regular time spent on client sites and in regional offices (typically the majority of the week on site, with hybrid flexibility depending on project needs).
Senior Manager, Tax - Technology page is loaded Senior Manager, Tax - Technologylocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: January 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: REQ\_ We're looking for a Senior Manager, Tax Technology to join us in Leeds/Bradford/London. We are seeking a Tax Technology & Transformation Senior Manager to join our dynamic Tax Team and play a key role in transforming tax processes using tech-enabled solutions. You will report to the Vice President of Tax at Blume. The successful candidate will design and deliver automation solutions for tax and finance, streamline workflows, enhance tax reporting and support the adoption of emerging technologies. You will work closely with Blume's tax, technology, product development, procurement and IT teams, suppliers, Liberty Global stakeholders and clients to identify opportunities for continual improvement and process transformation The role will primarily focus on corporate tax & compliance, VAT and transfer pricing, with scope to support other areas in the wider finance function where technology can add value. You will provide training and guidance to tax team members on adopting new tools, embedding best practices and building confidence in technology-enabled processes. Play an active role in building the profile of tax technology across the business, enabling Blume to take new solutions to market, win new clients and expand the range of services we deliver. Lead on the transformation of complex tax processes, integrating automation and technology solutions into existing workstreams. Maintain and continuously improve Blume's portfolio of tax technology solutions, working with procurement to source new tools and managing relationships with current suppliers. Champion continual change, automation and process improvement, taking ownership of deploying new initiatives across tax teams. Partner with stakeholders to ensure technology solutions are embedded effectively and aligned with business objectives. Support the scaling of technology-powered tax offerings, enabling Blume to service its existing client base and expand into new markets. We tend to look for people with: Essential: Proven experience in developing business process automation solutions for clients or internal stakeholders. Strong familiarity with accounting or tax domains. Understanding of available tax technology solutions and how they can be applied in practice. A strong communicator with the ability to partner with the wider business. A continuous improvement mindset. Desirable: Experience with different technology systems & controls, ERP/EPM systems or consolidation software like Hyperion Financial Management or OneStream. An understanding of one or more of the following: corporate tax provisioning/ compliance/ reporting, CbCR, Pillar Two, transfer pricing, VAT. An understanding of one or more of the following: Power Query, VBA, Power BI, UI Path, Power Automate, Alteryx/Knime, AI prompt engineering. Competitive salary and bonus 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance Matched pension contribution up to 10% Access to our car benefit scheme Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team Who we are: Liberty Blume, a Liberty Global company, is a rapidly growing business services provider, specialising in tech-enabled back-office solutions. Our mission is to deliver efficiency, scale and value to our customers through Business, Procurement and Financial Solutions. If you're curious, customer centric and enjoy being one step ahead, join us on our scale up journey and unlock your freedom to grow!Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive environment and accommodating all candidates. We're eager to hear from you, no matter your background.We're building Tomorrow's Connections Today, bringing people together through the power of our technology.Liberty Global is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications and an active investor in cutting-edge infrastructure, content and technology ventures.With our investments in fibre-based and 5G networks we play a vital role in society, currently providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections and rolling out the next generation of products and services, while readying our networks for 10 Gbps and beyond.We're creating national champions, combining the best broadband and mobile networks under brands such as Virgin Media-02 in the UK, VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands, Telenet in Belgium, Sunrise in Switzerland, Virgin Media in Ireland and UPC in Slovakia.Liberty Global Ventures, our global investment arm, has a portfolio of more than 75 companies and funds across content, technology and infrastructure, including strategic stakes in ITV, Univision, Plume, Lionsgate and the Formula E racing series.Our scale enables us to transfer knowledge and expertise across our operations and investments, creating a dynamic family of brands united in the pursuit of innovation and excellence.And we're prioritising diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and communities, while reducing our impact on the environment. We are using technology as a force for good; for our people, our partners and the planet.
Jan 18, 2026
Full time
Senior Manager, Tax - Technology page is loaded Senior Manager, Tax - Technologylocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: January 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: REQ\_ We're looking for a Senior Manager, Tax Technology to join us in Leeds/Bradford/London. We are seeking a Tax Technology & Transformation Senior Manager to join our dynamic Tax Team and play a key role in transforming tax processes using tech-enabled solutions. You will report to the Vice President of Tax at Blume. The successful candidate will design and deliver automation solutions for tax and finance, streamline workflows, enhance tax reporting and support the adoption of emerging technologies. You will work closely with Blume's tax, technology, product development, procurement and IT teams, suppliers, Liberty Global stakeholders and clients to identify opportunities for continual improvement and process transformation The role will primarily focus on corporate tax & compliance, VAT and transfer pricing, with scope to support other areas in the wider finance function where technology can add value. You will provide training and guidance to tax team members on adopting new tools, embedding best practices and building confidence in technology-enabled processes. Play an active role in building the profile of tax technology across the business, enabling Blume to take new solutions to market, win new clients and expand the range of services we deliver. Lead on the transformation of complex tax processes, integrating automation and technology solutions into existing workstreams. Maintain and continuously improve Blume's portfolio of tax technology solutions, working with procurement to source new tools and managing relationships with current suppliers. Champion continual change, automation and process improvement, taking ownership of deploying new initiatives across tax teams. Partner with stakeholders to ensure technology solutions are embedded effectively and aligned with business objectives. Support the scaling of technology-powered tax offerings, enabling Blume to service its existing client base and expand into new markets. We tend to look for people with: Essential: Proven experience in developing business process automation solutions for clients or internal stakeholders. Strong familiarity with accounting or tax domains. Understanding of available tax technology solutions and how they can be applied in practice. A strong communicator with the ability to partner with the wider business. A continuous improvement mindset. Desirable: Experience with different technology systems & controls, ERP/EPM systems or consolidation software like Hyperion Financial Management or OneStream. An understanding of one or more of the following: corporate tax provisioning/ compliance/ reporting, CbCR, Pillar Two, transfer pricing, VAT. An understanding of one or more of the following: Power Query, VBA, Power BI, UI Path, Power Automate, Alteryx/Knime, AI prompt engineering. Competitive salary and bonus 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance Matched pension contribution up to 10% Access to our car benefit scheme Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team Who we are: Liberty Blume, a Liberty Global company, is a rapidly growing business services provider, specialising in tech-enabled back-office solutions. Our mission is to deliver efficiency, scale and value to our customers through Business, Procurement and Financial Solutions. If you're curious, customer centric and enjoy being one step ahead, join us on our scale up journey and unlock your freedom to grow!Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive environment and accommodating all candidates. We're eager to hear from you, no matter your background.We're building Tomorrow's Connections Today, bringing people together through the power of our technology.Liberty Global is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications and an active investor in cutting-edge infrastructure, content and technology ventures.With our investments in fibre-based and 5G networks we play a vital role in society, currently providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections and rolling out the next generation of products and services, while readying our networks for 10 Gbps and beyond.We're creating national champions, combining the best broadband and mobile networks under brands such as Virgin Media-02 in the UK, VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands, Telenet in Belgium, Sunrise in Switzerland, Virgin Media in Ireland and UPC in Slovakia.Liberty Global Ventures, our global investment arm, has a portfolio of more than 75 companies and funds across content, technology and infrastructure, including strategic stakes in ITV, Univision, Plume, Lionsgate and the Formula E racing series.Our scale enables us to transfer knowledge and expertise across our operations and investments, creating a dynamic family of brands united in the pursuit of innovation and excellence.And we're prioritising diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and communities, while reducing our impact on the environment. We are using technology as a force for good; for our people, our partners and the planet.
About Us 3173 is a privately owned UK firm of pensions experts with clients throughout the UK, serviced from offices in London, Belfast, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds. The 3173 Group of companies includes Dalriada Trustees Limited (Dalriada) one of the UK's largest professional pension scheme trustee companies. Spence & Partners provides full pension actuarial, consulting, investment consulting and administration services that provide simply smarter solutions for trustees, employers and members and Mantle: reimagines the traditional models of defined benefit pensions administration and actuarial valuation software. The 3173 Culture Our primary aim is to provide interesting, worthwhile and healthy careers for all our people; we believe that this emphasis sets us apart from our competitors. We are defined by our ethos and by our goal: Our ethos is an individual and collective commitment achieved through carefully balancing responsibility with freedom and flexibility, all of which is underpinned by a willingness to work interdependently. When we get this balance right, it is how we do our best work. We look after our staff first and foremost, but for a commercial purpose, which is to deliver great service profitably. By focusing on our goal, we provide the best outcomes for pension scheme members, trustees, and employers. About You You will be working as part of our outsourced pensions management and scheme secretarial team. You will act as the lead and day to day contact for our clients and will manage the delivery of services to the client through our client teams. To make an impact in this role you will be self-motivated and eager to improve member outcomes. Your technical pensions knowledge will be balanced with an ability to effectively communicate to a wide range of stakeholders. Your verbal and written communications will be tailored to suit the needs of the audience, and you will be an active promoter of our pensions management services, including helping respond to business opportunities. You should understand the importance of building and maintaining relationships with clients, networking contacts and your fellow colleagues. You will be expected to work with your team on a range of pension management and scheme secretarial appointments. Your appointments will be varied and could include managing scheme secretarial support to to project and advisor management. You will have proven project management and organisation skills as well as evidence of building and managing relationship skills. You will be able to provide leadership and support to other members of your team. You will have the capability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues across our multi-site business, to ensure timely and high quality delivery to our clients. You will be committed and driven to deliver service excellence. Responsibilities & Criteria We are a multi-award winning pension services firm and part of an integrated group of privately owned companies. Since our inception we have grown to be one of the largest provider of pensions trusteeship and governance services in the UK, with over 300 appointments. Our pensions specialists are all employed and we are committed to providing professional careers, supporting the Pensions Management Institution (PMI) qualification for our pension managers. Our business is based on a client-centric culture which provides high-quality professional service through strong personal relationships. We have offices in Belfast, Glasgow, Manchester, London, Bristol, Leeds and Birmingham and operate in a hybrid model of working, whereby you will have the opportunity to work in the office and at home. Our team of pensions professionals come from a wide range of professional backgrounds which we would like to further enrich. Therefore we are looking for candidates with a background in pensions management, scheme secretarial, pensions consultancy, pensions administration or pensions project management. Key Responsibilities Core responsibilities include: Act as a lead for outsourced support for in-house pensions teams Act as scheme secretary on a permanent or interim basis Act as day to day contact for clients and scheme advisors Overall project management of a portfolio of pension schemes and specific projects being undertaken Oversee and maintain services in line with the client contract and internal quality standards Lead on issue resolution Oversee delivery of all aspects of pension scheme governance to ensure full compliance/no breaches Own the scheme business plan and lead on addressing any diversion from the plan Monitor budget and ensure recovery and profitability with minimal write-off, identifying out of scope activities Lead on client pensions management projects - for example, management of adviser review projects. Assist with refinement of pensions management processes Check/review supplier bills and oversee payments Business growth responsibilities include: Build a growing network of professional contacts at a regional level Identify business development opportunities and broker an introduction to the business Lead new business pitches Participate in weekly business development calls as appropriate Regularly write blogs and articles as marketing collateral Deliver on client seminars Identify and share opportunities for product and service enhancements through client proposition and revenue generating opportunities Support the growth of new business People leadership & management responsibilities Act as a line manager - setting objectives, giving feedback, appraising performance and addressing performance issues Act as a mentor and support to team members Manage resource requirement across clients Personal growth responsibilities Actively build skills and experience Keep abreast of all regulatory and governance changes Attend training, both technical and other business skills Essential Criteria Team player Solid pensions industry background, with scheme secretarial and governance experiance Recent experience in a role which specifically included occupational pension scheme responsibilities Full understanding of pension management and the work carried out by Dalriada Able to demonstrate technical understanding of pension legislation, regulations and other relevant legislation, codes of practice, including scheme management and compliance, best practice guides and a good knowledge of defined benefit and defined contribution schemes Excellent budget management skills Proven track record of project management exposure Evidence of client management responsibility and ability to manage and progress multiple strands of activity Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to articulate technical points into lay terms Excellent organisation skills and ability to prioritise and work to client deadlines Experience of new business activity including new business pitches, networking and attending industry events. Use of computerised systems e.g. Microsoft Office products; in particular Excel, Word and PowerPoint; and the ability to learn and utilise bespoke systems and procedures. Mentoring/line management experience Excellent understanding of profitability Desirable Criteria Attainment of the Pensions Regulator's Trustee toolkit Working towards or successfully completed a relevant Professional Qualification (such as APMI or FPMI) Circumstances Location : UK Wide Working hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week with additional hours as and when required. All roles are subject to a six-month probationary period and all prospective employees are required to complete an Access NI check. As part of the pre-hire process the successful candidate will be subject to reference checking security vetting. 3173 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applying with a disability or long-term health condition? As part of our belief that we benefit from the differences among us we are committed to increasing the representation of disabled colleagues and want to remove any barriers or challenges that get in the way of candidates with a disability or long-term health condition from applying to work with us. If there is support or an adjustment that we can provide to enable you to be at your best during the recruitment and selection process, we encourage you to advise us in good time so that we may make suitable arrangements. We understand that being open with us may feel uncomfortable so please only share with us the information that you are comfortable to share, and rest assured that we will use this only to provide you with the right support. Any information you give us will be treated completely confidentially. To discuss this further please call and ask to speak to a member of the P&C team.
Jan 18, 2026
Full time
About Us 3173 is a privately owned UK firm of pensions experts with clients throughout the UK, serviced from offices in London, Belfast, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds. The 3173 Group of companies includes Dalriada Trustees Limited (Dalriada) one of the UK's largest professional pension scheme trustee companies. Spence & Partners provides full pension actuarial, consulting, investment consulting and administration services that provide simply smarter solutions for trustees, employers and members and Mantle: reimagines the traditional models of defined benefit pensions administration and actuarial valuation software. The 3173 Culture Our primary aim is to provide interesting, worthwhile and healthy careers for all our people; we believe that this emphasis sets us apart from our competitors. We are defined by our ethos and by our goal: Our ethos is an individual and collective commitment achieved through carefully balancing responsibility with freedom and flexibility, all of which is underpinned by a willingness to work interdependently. When we get this balance right, it is how we do our best work. We look after our staff first and foremost, but for a commercial purpose, which is to deliver great service profitably. By focusing on our goal, we provide the best outcomes for pension scheme members, trustees, and employers. About You You will be working as part of our outsourced pensions management and scheme secretarial team. You will act as the lead and day to day contact for our clients and will manage the delivery of services to the client through our client teams. To make an impact in this role you will be self-motivated and eager to improve member outcomes. Your technical pensions knowledge will be balanced with an ability to effectively communicate to a wide range of stakeholders. Your verbal and written communications will be tailored to suit the needs of the audience, and you will be an active promoter of our pensions management services, including helping respond to business opportunities. You should understand the importance of building and maintaining relationships with clients, networking contacts and your fellow colleagues. You will be expected to work with your team on a range of pension management and scheme secretarial appointments. Your appointments will be varied and could include managing scheme secretarial support to to project and advisor management. You will have proven project management and organisation skills as well as evidence of building and managing relationship skills. You will be able to provide leadership and support to other members of your team. You will have the capability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues across our multi-site business, to ensure timely and high quality delivery to our clients. You will be committed and driven to deliver service excellence. Responsibilities & Criteria We are a multi-award winning pension services firm and part of an integrated group of privately owned companies. Since our inception we have grown to be one of the largest provider of pensions trusteeship and governance services in the UK, with over 300 appointments. Our pensions specialists are all employed and we are committed to providing professional careers, supporting the Pensions Management Institution (PMI) qualification for our pension managers. Our business is based on a client-centric culture which provides high-quality professional service through strong personal relationships. We have offices in Belfast, Glasgow, Manchester, London, Bristol, Leeds and Birmingham and operate in a hybrid model of working, whereby you will have the opportunity to work in the office and at home. Our team of pensions professionals come from a wide range of professional backgrounds which we would like to further enrich. Therefore we are looking for candidates with a background in pensions management, scheme secretarial, pensions consultancy, pensions administration or pensions project management. Key Responsibilities Core responsibilities include: Act as a lead for outsourced support for in-house pensions teams Act as scheme secretary on a permanent or interim basis Act as day to day contact for clients and scheme advisors Overall project management of a portfolio of pension schemes and specific projects being undertaken Oversee and maintain services in line with the client contract and internal quality standards Lead on issue resolution Oversee delivery of all aspects of pension scheme governance to ensure full compliance/no breaches Own the scheme business plan and lead on addressing any diversion from the plan Monitor budget and ensure recovery and profitability with minimal write-off, identifying out of scope activities Lead on client pensions management projects - for example, management of adviser review projects. Assist with refinement of pensions management processes Check/review supplier bills and oversee payments Business growth responsibilities include: Build a growing network of professional contacts at a regional level Identify business development opportunities and broker an introduction to the business Lead new business pitches Participate in weekly business development calls as appropriate Regularly write blogs and articles as marketing collateral Deliver on client seminars Identify and share opportunities for product and service enhancements through client proposition and revenue generating opportunities Support the growth of new business People leadership & management responsibilities Act as a line manager - setting objectives, giving feedback, appraising performance and addressing performance issues Act as a mentor and support to team members Manage resource requirement across clients Personal growth responsibilities Actively build skills and experience Keep abreast of all regulatory and governance changes Attend training, both technical and other business skills Essential Criteria Team player Solid pensions industry background, with scheme secretarial and governance experiance Recent experience in a role which specifically included occupational pension scheme responsibilities Full understanding of pension management and the work carried out by Dalriada Able to demonstrate technical understanding of pension legislation, regulations and other relevant legislation, codes of practice, including scheme management and compliance, best practice guides and a good knowledge of defined benefit and defined contribution schemes Excellent budget management skills Proven track record of project management exposure Evidence of client management responsibility and ability to manage and progress multiple strands of activity Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to articulate technical points into lay terms Excellent organisation skills and ability to prioritise and work to client deadlines Experience of new business activity including new business pitches, networking and attending industry events. Use of computerised systems e.g. Microsoft Office products; in particular Excel, Word and PowerPoint; and the ability to learn and utilise bespoke systems and procedures. Mentoring/line management experience Excellent understanding of profitability Desirable Criteria Attainment of the Pensions Regulator's Trustee toolkit Working towards or successfully completed a relevant Professional Qualification (such as APMI or FPMI) Circumstances Location : UK Wide Working hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week with additional hours as and when required. All roles are subject to a six-month probationary period and all prospective employees are required to complete an Access NI check. As part of the pre-hire process the successful candidate will be subject to reference checking security vetting. 3173 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applying with a disability or long-term health condition? As part of our belief that we benefit from the differences among us we are committed to increasing the representation of disabled colleagues and want to remove any barriers or challenges that get in the way of candidates with a disability or long-term health condition from applying to work with us. If there is support or an adjustment that we can provide to enable you to be at your best during the recruitment and selection process, we encourage you to advise us in good time so that we may make suitable arrangements. We understand that being open with us may feel uncomfortable so please only share with us the information that you are comfortable to share, and rest assured that we will use this only to provide you with the right support. Any information you give us will be treated completely confidentially. To discuss this further please call and ask to speak to a member of the P&C team.
Purchasing Manager Marden, Kent 50,000 Full-time, permanent 35hpw Our client, a global leader in the design and manufacture of specialist products, is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to join their team in Marden. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a key department, shaping purchasing strategies and contributing to the company's continued success. Position Overview As the Purchasing Manager, you will be central to the company's operations. You will develop and execute purchasing strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Your leadership will ensure the supply chain is robust, supporting production and contributing directly to the company's high-quality standards and global reputation. Roles and Responsibilities - Develop and lead purchasing and logistics strategies. - Track and report on key performance indicators. - Manage and assess supplier performance and relationships. - Negotiate contracts and supply agreements. - Maintain accurate purchasing data within SAP. - Lead, train, and develop the purchasing team. - Manage the importation process for overseas goods. - Collaborate on group-wide purchasing initiatives. - Present quarterly performance reviews to leadership. Candidate Profile - Previous experience working as a Purchasing Manager. - CIPS qualification is highly preferred. - Strong experience in sourcing and negotiation processes. - Excellent communication and leadership skills. - Proficient in data analysis and senior management reporting. - Good knowledge of current purchasing regulations. - Ability to travel across the UK and Europe when required. - Experience using SAP is essential. Benefits include: - Flexi working hours - Pension after three months - Life assurance from day 1 - Health Shield after six months - 25 days holiday + bank hols At KHR we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible so it is worth checking your CV for layout, spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit. If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications, skills or relevant experience with regards to a specific role then please add a cover letter or a preface page. This does not need to be formatted in the same manner. In addition, if your CV is heavy with graphics etc, please could you also submit a "clean" copy in Word. Thank you. KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. KHR - Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd Keep in touch with us online for job alerts, industry updates and market
Jan 18, 2026
Full time
Purchasing Manager Marden, Kent 50,000 Full-time, permanent 35hpw Our client, a global leader in the design and manufacture of specialist products, is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to join their team in Marden. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a key department, shaping purchasing strategies and contributing to the company's continued success. Position Overview As the Purchasing Manager, you will be central to the company's operations. You will develop and execute purchasing strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Your leadership will ensure the supply chain is robust, supporting production and contributing directly to the company's high-quality standards and global reputation. Roles and Responsibilities - Develop and lead purchasing and logistics strategies. - Track and report on key performance indicators. - Manage and assess supplier performance and relationships. - Negotiate contracts and supply agreements. - Maintain accurate purchasing data within SAP. - Lead, train, and develop the purchasing team. - Manage the importation process for overseas goods. - Collaborate on group-wide purchasing initiatives. - Present quarterly performance reviews to leadership. Candidate Profile - Previous experience working as a Purchasing Manager. - CIPS qualification is highly preferred. - Strong experience in sourcing and negotiation processes. - Excellent communication and leadership skills. - Proficient in data analysis and senior management reporting. - Good knowledge of current purchasing regulations. - Ability to travel across the UK and Europe when required. - Experience using SAP is essential. Benefits include: - Flexi working hours - Pension after three months - Life assurance from day 1 - Health Shield after six months - 25 days holiday + bank hols At KHR we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible so it is worth checking your CV for layout, spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit. If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications, skills or relevant experience with regards to a specific role then please add a cover letter or a preface page. This does not need to be formatted in the same manner. In addition, if your CV is heavy with graphics etc, please could you also submit a "clean" copy in Word. Thank you. KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. KHR - Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd Keep in touch with us online for job alerts, industry updates and market
A leading technology firm in Greater London is seeking a Senior IT Category Manager to enhance IT procurement strategies. You will negotiate contracts, optimize supplier relationships, and drive savings within the IT domain. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience in procurement, particularly in IT services, and possess strong negotiation and data analysis skills. Join a company that values employee growth and offers a hybrid work model. Apply now to be part of an innovative team!
Jan 18, 2026
Full time
A leading technology firm in Greater London is seeking a Senior IT Category Manager to enhance IT procurement strategies. You will negotiate contracts, optimize supplier relationships, and drive savings within the IT domain. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience in procurement, particularly in IT services, and possess strong negotiation and data analysis skills. Join a company that values employee growth and offers a hybrid work model. Apply now to be part of an innovative team!
Senior Controls and Commissioning Engineer Our client, a manufacturing market leader in their field, are seeking a Senior Controls and Commissioning Engineer to join their team. This is a full time, permanent position, based in Gt Yarmouth. Skills, Experience & Attributes Required: Strong background in machine commissioning and electrical/control systems engineering. Commissioning and testing of automated machinery. PLC Programming (Beckhoff TwinCAT preferred). Electrical CAD and BoM management. Fault finding and troubleshooting in electrical and pneumatic circuits. Documentation creation (FAT/SAT, compliance, commissioning standards). Senior technical authority - process ownership. Hands-on when needed but primarily focused on process leadership and technical standards. Organised, detail-focused and committed to delivering reliable machinery. Effective communicator with internal teams (service, production, design). Aims of the role: Deliver machines to service team in a fully tested, documented and compliant state Ensure documentation accuracy and ownership, including commissioning guides, compliance documents and test standards Act as the technical authority for commissioning and controls systems Manage supplier relationships relating to control system components, obsolescence and returns Maintain awareness of the financial and operational impact of engineering decisions Continuously develop expertise in control systems safety and compliance standards Key Responsibilities Include: Lead and manage the commissioning process for all machines, ensuring machines are fully tested and validated before handover. Create, maintain and own all commissioning documentation including standards, templates, FAT/SAT forms, fault-finding guides and handover packs. Run shakedown procedures and benchmark performance testing for all machines, including customer-specific profile testing when required. Ensure safety, compliance and quality standards are met, signing off control systems for UKCA conformity. Provide guidance and mentoring to production and commissioning staff, ensuring commissioning procedures are correctly followed. Interface with the Service Department to ensure clear, accurate handovers and technical back-up when required. Step in hands-on to perform commissioning, troubleshooting, or on-site support when necessary. Provide expert input into continuous improvement, feeding back design and production improvements to engineering and QA teams. Reporting the status of the commissioning process to the engineering and production manager in weekly meetings. Electrical CAD design, maintaining circuit diagrams, BoMs, templates and part libraries. Manage component obsolescence and supplier returns, ensuring sufficient supply chain solutions and warranty recovery. Support PLC programming and software updates (Beckhoff TwinCAT, TwinSAFE), including minor updates and testing of new features. Assist with compliance documentation and regulatory standards for electrical safety and machine certification. Contribute to the development of new products and upgrades, working with the Technical Director on control systems innovations. Provide technical support to commissioning, service and production teams on complex electrical or control issues. Aid in parts identification for service when needed. Provide occasional on-site support when customer or service requirements cannot be resolved remotely. About the Role: Responsible for leading and managing the commissioning of machinery, ensuring all machines are thoroughly tested, documented and compliant before handing over to the Service Department. The role also provides expert technical authority in control systems design, PLC programming, electrical documentation and supplier component management. This is a senior technical expert role, combining ownership of commissioning standards and compliance documentation with hands on capability in electrical and controls engineering. This role ensures a smooth transition from build to service, maintaining our clients reputation for quality and reliability. Benefits: 25 Days holiday, plus bank holidays Pension Scheme Healthcare scheme
Jan 18, 2026
Full time
Senior Controls and Commissioning Engineer Our client, a manufacturing market leader in their field, are seeking a Senior Controls and Commissioning Engineer to join their team. This is a full time, permanent position, based in Gt Yarmouth. Skills, Experience & Attributes Required: Strong background in machine commissioning and electrical/control systems engineering. Commissioning and testing of automated machinery. PLC Programming (Beckhoff TwinCAT preferred). Electrical CAD and BoM management. Fault finding and troubleshooting in electrical and pneumatic circuits. Documentation creation (FAT/SAT, compliance, commissioning standards). Senior technical authority - process ownership. Hands-on when needed but primarily focused on process leadership and technical standards. Organised, detail-focused and committed to delivering reliable machinery. Effective communicator with internal teams (service, production, design). Aims of the role: Deliver machines to service team in a fully tested, documented and compliant state Ensure documentation accuracy and ownership, including commissioning guides, compliance documents and test standards Act as the technical authority for commissioning and controls systems Manage supplier relationships relating to control system components, obsolescence and returns Maintain awareness of the financial and operational impact of engineering decisions Continuously develop expertise in control systems safety and compliance standards Key Responsibilities Include: Lead and manage the commissioning process for all machines, ensuring machines are fully tested and validated before handover. Create, maintain and own all commissioning documentation including standards, templates, FAT/SAT forms, fault-finding guides and handover packs. Run shakedown procedures and benchmark performance testing for all machines, including customer-specific profile testing when required. Ensure safety, compliance and quality standards are met, signing off control systems for UKCA conformity. Provide guidance and mentoring to production and commissioning staff, ensuring commissioning procedures are correctly followed. Interface with the Service Department to ensure clear, accurate handovers and technical back-up when required. Step in hands-on to perform commissioning, troubleshooting, or on-site support when necessary. Provide expert input into continuous improvement, feeding back design and production improvements to engineering and QA teams. Reporting the status of the commissioning process to the engineering and production manager in weekly meetings. Electrical CAD design, maintaining circuit diagrams, BoMs, templates and part libraries. Manage component obsolescence and supplier returns, ensuring sufficient supply chain solutions and warranty recovery. Support PLC programming and software updates (Beckhoff TwinCAT, TwinSAFE), including minor updates and testing of new features. Assist with compliance documentation and regulatory standards for electrical safety and machine certification. Contribute to the development of new products and upgrades, working with the Technical Director on control systems innovations. Provide technical support to commissioning, service and production teams on complex electrical or control issues. Aid in parts identification for service when needed. Provide occasional on-site support when customer or service requirements cannot be resolved remotely. About the Role: Responsible for leading and managing the commissioning of machinery, ensuring all machines are thoroughly tested, documented and compliant before handing over to the Service Department. The role also provides expert technical authority in control systems design, PLC programming, electrical documentation and supplier component management. This is a senior technical expert role, combining ownership of commissioning standards and compliance documentation with hands on capability in electrical and controls engineering. This role ensures a smooth transition from build to service, maintaining our clients reputation for quality and reliability. Benefits: 25 Days holiday, plus bank holidays Pension Scheme Healthcare scheme
Technical Manager Salary: 70,000 Reports to: Senior Management Team Department: Technical Job Type: Full-time 1. Job Purpose The Technical Manager is responsible for overseeing all food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance within the manufacturing site. The role ensures that all products, processes, and systems meet legal, customer, and internal standards. The post-holder will lead the technical function, maintain certification standards, and support continuous improvement across operations. 2. Key Responsibilities 2.1 Food Safety and Quality Assurance Ensure all operational processes are controlled and aligned with food safety and quality requirements. Maintain compliance with site Food Safety and Quality Management Systems. Lead investigations into quality issues and implement corrective and preventative actions. 2.2 Systems and Documentation Maintain, update, and control all technical documentation, including procedures, production records, and quality management system documents. Ensure documentation meets audit, customer, and legal requirements. 2.3 Regulatory and Customer Compliance Ensure full compliance with all relevant legislation, codes of practice, and customer standards. Conduct internal audits and support external audits, including certification audits (e.g., BRC). Vet ingredients, processes, and finished products to ensure compliance with current and emerging regulations. 2.4 Supplier, Customer and Stakeholder Management Liaise with suppliers regarding specifications, raw materials, and audits. Work with customers and regulatory bodies on technical matters, queries, and site visits. Support effective cross-functional communication across production, operations, and commercial teams. 2.5 Continuous Improvement Drive continuous improvement across technical and quality processes. Identify and implement improvements to factory systems, quality standards, and operational controls. Monitor site performance using KPIs and provide recommendations for improvement. 2.6 High-Care Management Oversee technical standards within high-care production areas (e.g., soups, sauces, dressings). Ensure hygiene, segregation, and process controls are maintained to high-care requirements. 3. Person Specification 3.1 Qualifications Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related subject, or equivalent technical/QA experience. HACCP Level 4. Food Safety Level 4. 3.2 Experience Proven experience in a technical or quality leadership role within food manufacturing. Experience with BRC accreditation processes (preferred). Experience working in high-care environments (preferred). 3.3 Skills & Competencies Strong leadership and communication skills. Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage complex systems. Ability to interpret and apply food legislation and industry standards. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. Ability to work collaboratively across departments. 4. Working Relationships Internal: Production, Operations, NPD, Supply Chain, Senior Management Team. External: Suppliers, customers, auditors, and regulatory bodies. 5. Additional Information Full-time, permanent position. Expected to be present during audits and key operational activities.
Jan 17, 2026
Full time
Technical Manager Salary: 70,000 Reports to: Senior Management Team Department: Technical Job Type: Full-time 1. Job Purpose The Technical Manager is responsible for overseeing all food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance within the manufacturing site. The role ensures that all products, processes, and systems meet legal, customer, and internal standards. The post-holder will lead the technical function, maintain certification standards, and support continuous improvement across operations. 2. Key Responsibilities 2.1 Food Safety and Quality Assurance Ensure all operational processes are controlled and aligned with food safety and quality requirements. Maintain compliance with site Food Safety and Quality Management Systems. Lead investigations into quality issues and implement corrective and preventative actions. 2.2 Systems and Documentation Maintain, update, and control all technical documentation, including procedures, production records, and quality management system documents. Ensure documentation meets audit, customer, and legal requirements. 2.3 Regulatory and Customer Compliance Ensure full compliance with all relevant legislation, codes of practice, and customer standards. Conduct internal audits and support external audits, including certification audits (e.g., BRC). Vet ingredients, processes, and finished products to ensure compliance with current and emerging regulations. 2.4 Supplier, Customer and Stakeholder Management Liaise with suppliers regarding specifications, raw materials, and audits. Work with customers and regulatory bodies on technical matters, queries, and site visits. Support effective cross-functional communication across production, operations, and commercial teams. 2.5 Continuous Improvement Drive continuous improvement across technical and quality processes. Identify and implement improvements to factory systems, quality standards, and operational controls. Monitor site performance using KPIs and provide recommendations for improvement. 2.6 High-Care Management Oversee technical standards within high-care production areas (e.g., soups, sauces, dressings). Ensure hygiene, segregation, and process controls are maintained to high-care requirements. 3. Person Specification 3.1 Qualifications Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related subject, or equivalent technical/QA experience. HACCP Level 4. Food Safety Level 4. 3.2 Experience Proven experience in a technical or quality leadership role within food manufacturing. Experience with BRC accreditation processes (preferred). Experience working in high-care environments (preferred). 3.3 Skills & Competencies Strong leadership and communication skills. Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage complex systems. Ability to interpret and apply food legislation and industry standards. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. Ability to work collaboratively across departments. 4. Working Relationships Internal: Production, Operations, NPD, Supply Chain, Senior Management Team. External: Suppliers, customers, auditors, and regulatory bodies. 5. Additional Information Full-time, permanent position. Expected to be present during audits and key operational activities.
FRENCH SELECTION (FS) Inbound Project Manager (Travel/DMC) Location: London Hybrid work 2 days a week in the office Salary: between £35,000 per annum and £45,000 per annum (depending on experience and seniority) Ref: 4300GP1 To apply using our preferred format, please visit French Selection website, go to the vacancies page, search job reference: 4300GP1 The company: A well-established destination management company who pride themselves in delivering creative and well planned meetings, incentives, conferences and events ( MICE) across England and Scotland Main duties: A chance to turn creative thinking into unforgettable client experiences. You will act as the primary point of contact, managing client accounts from initial brief through to post event reporting. You will build strong client relationships while coordinating with suppliers, venues and logistics to deliver seamless inbound programmes. The role: - Manage accounts from initial brief through to post-event reconciliation ensuring good relationships are built and maintained - Take and interpret client briefs, contributing to proposals, pitches and presentations - Design and deliver bespoke inbound programmes including accommodation, venues, dining, excursions, transport and special events - Source, contract and manage suppliers and venues across London, the UK and Scotland - Plan and oversee complex event logistics and transportation, including multi-location and multi-hotel movements - Manage programme budgets, costings, margin control, invoicing and financial reconciliation - Lead on-site delivery of events, managing suppliers and troubleshooting in real time - Conduct site inspections, attend client meetings and maintain detailed administrative reporting The candidate: - Fluent in any EU language (written and spoken) beneficial - Fluency in German an advantage - Experience working within a DMC / inbound tour operator essential - Background in MICE favourable - Excellent communication and organisational skills - Confident, professional with problem solving skills - Additional hours when required for site visits / events The salary: between £35,000 per annum and £45,000 per annum (depending on experience and seniority) French Selection, leading UK-based consultancy specialising in the recruitment of bilingual and multilingual professionals for international business (industries and services). We are the leading recruitment consultancy for German, French, Italian and Spanish speaking positions. Also recruiting for positions with other languages such as Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Scandinavian languages, Mandarin, Japanese and Arabic.
Jan 17, 2026
Full time
FRENCH SELECTION (FS) Inbound Project Manager (Travel/DMC) Location: London Hybrid work 2 days a week in the office Salary: between £35,000 per annum and £45,000 per annum (depending on experience and seniority) Ref: 4300GP1 To apply using our preferred format, please visit French Selection website, go to the vacancies page, search job reference: 4300GP1 The company: A well-established destination management company who pride themselves in delivering creative and well planned meetings, incentives, conferences and events ( MICE) across England and Scotland Main duties: A chance to turn creative thinking into unforgettable client experiences. You will act as the primary point of contact, managing client accounts from initial brief through to post event reporting. You will build strong client relationships while coordinating with suppliers, venues and logistics to deliver seamless inbound programmes. The role: - Manage accounts from initial brief through to post-event reconciliation ensuring good relationships are built and maintained - Take and interpret client briefs, contributing to proposals, pitches and presentations - Design and deliver bespoke inbound programmes including accommodation, venues, dining, excursions, transport and special events - Source, contract and manage suppliers and venues across London, the UK and Scotland - Plan and oversee complex event logistics and transportation, including multi-location and multi-hotel movements - Manage programme budgets, costings, margin control, invoicing and financial reconciliation - Lead on-site delivery of events, managing suppliers and troubleshooting in real time - Conduct site inspections, attend client meetings and maintain detailed administrative reporting The candidate: - Fluent in any EU language (written and spoken) beneficial - Fluency in German an advantage - Experience working within a DMC / inbound tour operator essential - Background in MICE favourable - Excellent communication and organisational skills - Confident, professional with problem solving skills - Additional hours when required for site visits / events The salary: between £35,000 per annum and £45,000 per annum (depending on experience and seniority) French Selection, leading UK-based consultancy specialising in the recruitment of bilingual and multilingual professionals for international business (industries and services). We are the leading recruitment consultancy for German, French, Italian and Spanish speaking positions. Also recruiting for positions with other languages such as Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Scandinavian languages, Mandarin, Japanese and Arabic.
FRENCH SELECTION (FS) Inbound Project Manager (Travel/DMC) Location: Edinburgh Hybrid work 2 days a week in the office Salary: between 35,000 per annum and 45,000 per annum (depending on experience and seniority) Ref: 4300GP1 To apply using our preferred format, please visit French Selection website, go to the vacancies page, search job reference: 4300GP1 The company: A well-established destination management company who pride themselves in delivering creative and well planned meetings, incentives, conferences and events ( MICE) across England and Scotland Main duties: A chance to turn creative thinking into unforgettable client experiences. You will act as the primary point of contact, managing client accounts from initial brief through to post event reporting. You will build strong client relationships while coordinating with suppliers, venues and logistics to deliver seamless inbound programmes. The role: - Manage accounts from initial brief through to post-event reconciliation ensuring good relationships are built and maintained - Take and interpret client briefs, contributing to proposals, pitches and presentations - Design and deliver bespoke inbound programmes including accommodation, venues, dining, excursions, transport and special events - Source, contract and manage suppliers and venues across London, the UK and Scotland - Plan and oversee complex event logistics and transportation, including multi-location and multi-hotel movements - Manage programme budgets, costings, margin control, invoicing and financial reconciliation - Lead on-site delivery of events, managing suppliers and troubleshooting in real time - Conduct site inspections, attend client meetings and maintain detailed administrative reporting The candidate: - Fluent in any EU language (written and spoken) beneficial - Fluency in German an advantage - Experience working within a DMC / inbound tour operator essential - Background in MICE favourable - Excellent communication and organisational skills - Confident, professional with problem solving skills - Additional hours when required for site visits / events The salary: between 35,000 per annum and 45,000 per annum (depending on experience and seniority) French Selection, leading UK-based consultancy specialising in the recruitment of bilingual and multilingual professionals for international business (industries and services). We are the leading recruitment consultancy for German, French, Italian and Spanish speaking positions. Also recruiting for positions with other languages such as Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Scandinavian languages, Mandarin, Japanese and Arabic.
Jan 17, 2026
Full time
FRENCH SELECTION (FS) Inbound Project Manager (Travel/DMC) Location: Edinburgh Hybrid work 2 days a week in the office Salary: between 35,000 per annum and 45,000 per annum (depending on experience and seniority) Ref: 4300GP1 To apply using our preferred format, please visit French Selection website, go to the vacancies page, search job reference: 4300GP1 The company: A well-established destination management company who pride themselves in delivering creative and well planned meetings, incentives, conferences and events ( MICE) across England and Scotland Main duties: A chance to turn creative thinking into unforgettable client experiences. You will act as the primary point of contact, managing client accounts from initial brief through to post event reporting. You will build strong client relationships while coordinating with suppliers, venues and logistics to deliver seamless inbound programmes. The role: - Manage accounts from initial brief through to post-event reconciliation ensuring good relationships are built and maintained - Take and interpret client briefs, contributing to proposals, pitches and presentations - Design and deliver bespoke inbound programmes including accommodation, venues, dining, excursions, transport and special events - Source, contract and manage suppliers and venues across London, the UK and Scotland - Plan and oversee complex event logistics and transportation, including multi-location and multi-hotel movements - Manage programme budgets, costings, margin control, invoicing and financial reconciliation - Lead on-site delivery of events, managing suppliers and troubleshooting in real time - Conduct site inspections, attend client meetings and maintain detailed administrative reporting The candidate: - Fluent in any EU language (written and spoken) beneficial - Fluency in German an advantage - Experience working within a DMC / inbound tour operator essential - Background in MICE favourable - Excellent communication and organisational skills - Confident, professional with problem solving skills - Additional hours when required for site visits / events The salary: between 35,000 per annum and 45,000 per annum (depending on experience and seniority) French Selection, leading UK-based consultancy specialising in the recruitment of bilingual and multilingual professionals for international business (industries and services). We are the leading recruitment consultancy for German, French, Italian and Spanish speaking positions. Also recruiting for positions with other languages such as Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Scandinavian languages, Mandarin, Japanese and Arabic.
Senior Buyer/Procurement Manager Derby 50,000- 60,000 Introduction to the Company This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful business who are committed to meeting the ever changing demands throughout their industry. This role is to manage the process of purchasing goods, materials, tools and equipment to ensure operational needs are met whilst considering price, quality and delivery constraints. Manage and develop a supplier database, identifying new suppliers and products while monitoring performance. Work closely with estimators during tenders to issue enquiries and analyse quotations. Liaise with suppliers to obtain required technical and compliance information for tender submissions. Support contract delivery by preparing procurement schedules, issuing enquiries, analysing returns, negotiating terms, and placing orders. Procure materials, plant, tools, equipment and services in line with cost, quality and programme requirement. Ensure continuity of supply, proactively identifying and communicating risks to the project team. Monitor and report procurement financial performance against budgets and tender allowances. Improve and develop procurement processes. Track market trends, supplier performance and opportunities for cost savings and added value. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiency. Produce regular reports on KPIs, risks, trends and opportunities. Maintain clear communication with project and commercial teams regarding procurement status and supply issues. Build and maintain strong supply chain relationships, including framework agreements, pricing reviews and performance management. About you: Proven experience as a Senior Buyer, within the construction sector. Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills. Ability to manage procurement from tender through to project delivery. Commercial awareness with a focus on cost control and value. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams. Leadership capability to guide and support colleagues. Additional Information/Benefits: Discretionary profit share scheme paid twice a year Pension with 5% employer contribution Private health insurance Proactive approach to continued development, training, and seminars Annual holidays totalling 34 days (inclusive of bank holidays) Mobile phone and laptop. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in shaping procurement strategy, adding tangible value to projects, and building long-term supplier partnerships within a supportive and ambitious team. With a genuine commitment to professional development, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Buyer looking to make a meaningful impact and progress their career.
Jan 17, 2026
Full time
Senior Buyer/Procurement Manager Derby 50,000- 60,000 Introduction to the Company This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful business who are committed to meeting the ever changing demands throughout their industry. This role is to manage the process of purchasing goods, materials, tools and equipment to ensure operational needs are met whilst considering price, quality and delivery constraints. Manage and develop a supplier database, identifying new suppliers and products while monitoring performance. Work closely with estimators during tenders to issue enquiries and analyse quotations. Liaise with suppliers to obtain required technical and compliance information for tender submissions. Support contract delivery by preparing procurement schedules, issuing enquiries, analysing returns, negotiating terms, and placing orders. Procure materials, plant, tools, equipment and services in line with cost, quality and programme requirement. Ensure continuity of supply, proactively identifying and communicating risks to the project team. Monitor and report procurement financial performance against budgets and tender allowances. Improve and develop procurement processes. Track market trends, supplier performance and opportunities for cost savings and added value. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiency. Produce regular reports on KPIs, risks, trends and opportunities. Maintain clear communication with project and commercial teams regarding procurement status and supply issues. Build and maintain strong supply chain relationships, including framework agreements, pricing reviews and performance management. About you: Proven experience as a Senior Buyer, within the construction sector. Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills. Ability to manage procurement from tender through to project delivery. Commercial awareness with a focus on cost control and value. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams. Leadership capability to guide and support colleagues. Additional Information/Benefits: Discretionary profit share scheme paid twice a year Pension with 5% employer contribution Private health insurance Proactive approach to continued development, training, and seminars Annual holidays totalling 34 days (inclusive of bank holidays) Mobile phone and laptop. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in shaping procurement strategy, adding tangible value to projects, and building long-term supplier partnerships within a supportive and ambitious team. With a genuine commitment to professional development, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Buyer looking to make a meaningful impact and progress their career.
Representing a leading construction distributor Market leader - opportunity with major player - career advancement! Branch Manager - Sheffield Working out of a flagship showroom in Sheffield, our client are looking to hire a commercially astute Branch Manager to spearhead revenue growth of the branch. This is a client facing commercial role where you will prospect & build relationships with local industrial and mechanical end-users Lead, motivate and recruit a team to achieve and exceed sales and margin targets Take full responsibility for branch P&L, budgets, cost control, and overall financial performance Drive new business growth while strengthening relationships with existing key trade customers Ensure exceptional customer service standards are consistently delivered Manage stock levels, availability, shrinkage, and supplier relationships Recruit, train, and performance-manage branch staff, building succession within the team Use local market knowledge to identify opportunities and respond to competitor activity Work closely with regional management to deliver business strategy at branch level The Company hiring a Branch Manager Our client is a well-established and highly respected business with a strong presence across the UK. Operating within a construction, trade-led environment, the company has built a reputation for reliability, service excellence, and long-term customer relationships. The business works closely with professional customers across commercial and project-led sectors, supplying a broad and relevant product range backed by knowledgeable, experienced teams. Rather than focusing purely on volume, there is a clear emphasis on adding value, local decision-making, and doing business the right way. As an employer, the company is known for its people-first culture. Many managers and senior leaders have progressed internally, reflecting a genuine commitment to training, development, and career progression. Teams are trusted to run their operations with autonomy, supported by a management structure that encourages accountability and ownership. The organisation combines the stability of a well-backed group with a hands-on, close-knit feel at local level. This balance has enabled consistent growth and has positioned the company as a trusted and respected name within its market. The Candidate for the Branch Manager role Construction / Industrial / Electrical B2B sales experience Either branch management / branch manager / Assistant Branch Manager experience or field sales or sales management experience. A solid track record Dynamic / energetic / can-do attitude Commercial Acumen The Package for the Branch Manager 43,000 - 58,000 DOE 20K OTE Hybrid - high spec company car 25 days Holiday & bank holidays Stakeholder pension Private medical healthcare REF : CPJ1796
Jan 17, 2026
Full time
Representing a leading construction distributor Market leader - opportunity with major player - career advancement! Branch Manager - Sheffield Working out of a flagship showroom in Sheffield, our client are looking to hire a commercially astute Branch Manager to spearhead revenue growth of the branch. This is a client facing commercial role where you will prospect & build relationships with local industrial and mechanical end-users Lead, motivate and recruit a team to achieve and exceed sales and margin targets Take full responsibility for branch P&L, budgets, cost control, and overall financial performance Drive new business growth while strengthening relationships with existing key trade customers Ensure exceptional customer service standards are consistently delivered Manage stock levels, availability, shrinkage, and supplier relationships Recruit, train, and performance-manage branch staff, building succession within the team Use local market knowledge to identify opportunities and respond to competitor activity Work closely with regional management to deliver business strategy at branch level The Company hiring a Branch Manager Our client is a well-established and highly respected business with a strong presence across the UK. Operating within a construction, trade-led environment, the company has built a reputation for reliability, service excellence, and long-term customer relationships. The business works closely with professional customers across commercial and project-led sectors, supplying a broad and relevant product range backed by knowledgeable, experienced teams. Rather than focusing purely on volume, there is a clear emphasis on adding value, local decision-making, and doing business the right way. As an employer, the company is known for its people-first culture. Many managers and senior leaders have progressed internally, reflecting a genuine commitment to training, development, and career progression. Teams are trusted to run their operations with autonomy, supported by a management structure that encourages accountability and ownership. The organisation combines the stability of a well-backed group with a hands-on, close-knit feel at local level. This balance has enabled consistent growth and has positioned the company as a trusted and respected name within its market. The Candidate for the Branch Manager role Construction / Industrial / Electrical B2B sales experience Either branch management / branch manager / Assistant Branch Manager experience or field sales or sales management experience. A solid track record Dynamic / energetic / can-do attitude Commercial Acumen The Package for the Branch Manager 43,000 - 58,000 DOE 20K OTE Hybrid - high spec company car 25 days Holiday & bank holidays Stakeholder pension Private medical healthcare REF : CPJ1796
