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Location: Hereford Head office - (Would also consider their Southampton office) Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits Package \n Hays Senior Finance are delighted to be exclusively partnering with Ambrey Risk, a market-leading global maritime services business, to appoint an outstanding Finance Director at an exciting stage in the company's growth journey. \n Ambrey is at the heart of a diverse and interdependent global maritime ecosystem, delivering intelligence, risk management, security, software and offshore support services to clients across the world. With annual recurring revenues exceeding £100m and operations spanning multiple international markets, the business is entering a critical phase of growth and value creation, with a targeted investment or liquidity event anticipated within the next 2-3 years. \n Reporting directly into the executive leadership team, the Finance Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the organisation, providing strategic financial leadership whilst maintaining robust governance, control and operational excellence across the group. \n The Opportunity \n This is a broad and highly visible leadership role that offers the opportunity to influence business strategy, support transformational initiatives and help drive long-term shareholder value. \n You will act as a trusted partner to the CEO, COO and Chief Commercial Officer, providing commercial insight, strategic challenge and financial expertise to support key decision-making across the organisation. \n Key responsibilities include: \n Strategic Leadership \n\n • Partner with the executive team to deliver the group's strategic objectives and growth plans.\n, • Support business integrations and transformation programmes.\n, • Drive commercial awareness and financially informed decision-making across the organisation.\n\n Financial Management & Control \n\n • Lead the budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning process across the group.\n, • Development of FP&A reporting support the business with data to drive operational decision making\n, • Ensure robust financial control, reporting accuracy and timely month-end and year-end close processes.\n, • Monitor working capital performance and identify opportunities for improvement.\n, • Provide clear insight into business performance, risks and opportunities for the executive team and shareholders.\n\n Treasury, Tax & Governance \n\n • Lead the group's treasury strategy, including banking relationships, funding, foreign exchange exposure and risk management.\n, • Oversee group-wide financial governance, intercompany structures and reporting frameworks.\n, • Work closely with tax advisors and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient tax structures and compliant transfer pricing arrangements.\n\n Leadership & Development \n\n • Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing finance team.\n, • Drive process improvement, standardisation and scalability across the finance function.\n, • Build strong relationships across operational and commercial teams to ensure finance remains a valued business partner.\n\n About You \n We are seeking an ambitious and commercially focused finance leader who combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach. \n You will be: \n\n • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.\n, • An experienced Finance Director, Group Financial Controller or senior finance leader with experience operating within a multi-entity, international environment.\n, • Comfortable working in a high-growth, entrepreneurial and evolving business.\n, • A natural leader with a track record of developing successful finance teams.\n, • An excellent communicator, capable of influencing stakeholders at Board and executive level.\n, • Experienced in supporting acquisitions, integrations and business transformation.\n, • Experienced in treasury management, tax structuring and international financial operations.\n\n Why Join Ambrey? \n\n • Join a globally recognised and rapidly growing maritime services business.\n, • Be based in Hereford, offering an outstanding work-life balance and an attractive location for both relocation and commuting from Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire and the wider West Midlands.\n, • Play a key role in a significant value creation journey ahead of a planned investment or liquidity event.\n, • Work alongside an experienced leadership team in a highly entrepreneurial environment.\n, • Enjoy genuine strategic influence and Board-level exposure.\n, • Access an attractive benefits package including private medical cover, enhanced family policies, pension contributions, wellness initiatives and additional employee benefits.\n\n If you are looking for a career-defining Finance Director opportunity within an ambitious international group, Hays Senior Finance would be delighted to speak with you in confidence. For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Andrew Piercy at Hays Senior Finance. \n "Any direct or indirect applications will be forwarded directly to Hays Senior Finance." \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Apprentice Gardener / Horticulture Apprenticeship Are you passionate about gardening, horticulture and working outdoors? This is a great opportunity to join a small estate gardens team, gain practical hands-on training and work towards a recognised Level 2 equivalent qualification in horticulture. If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you: Horticulture Apprentice, Gardening Apprentice, Trainee Gardener, Garden Assistant, Horticultural Assistant, Horticulture Assistant, Estate Gardener, Grounds Maintenance Apprentice Please note: You must be available to start an apprenticeship in October 2026 and be able to travel to Pershore College SALARY: £8.00 per hour LOCATION: Based inRoss-on-Wye, Herefordshire (HR9), with attendance required at Pershore College, Avonbank (WR10) JOB TYPE: Full-Time, 24-Month Apprenticeship (Starting October 2026) WORKING HOURS: 39 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 7am to 3:30pm and Friday 7am to 2:30pm JOB OVERVIEW This is a rewarding opportunity for an Apprentice Gardener to develop practical gardening skills within established estate gardens while receiving structured college-based training. As an Apprentice Gardener you will work as part of a small team and gain experience across a wide range of horticultural activities, including propagation, pruning, renovating herbaceous beds, general garden maintenance, pond and aquatic plant management and the safe use of garden machinery. The Apprentice Gardener will also attend Pershore College on block release to achieve a Level 2 equivalent Work Based Diploma in Horticulture, with regular workplace visits from a Monitoring Officer and potential future career development opportunities following successful completion of the apprenticeship. APPLY TODAY Ready to make your next career move? Apply Now for our Recruitment Team to review. DUTIES Your duties as the Apprentice Gardener include: • Garden Maintenance: Support the day-to-day upkeep and presentation of established estate gardens, • Plant Propagation: Assist with propagation and practical plant care activities, • Pruning and Renovation: Help with pruning, species-specific pruning and renovating herbaceous beds, • Garden Planning: Contribute to the planning of new garden themes and planting ideas, • Machinery Training: Learn how to use garden machinery safely and appropriately, • Pond and Aquatic Plant Care: Support pond maintenance and aquatic plant management, • College Attendance: Attend Pershore College on block release as part of the apprenticeship programme, • Team Support: Work proactively with the gardens team while developing practical horticultural knowledge and confidence CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS • Educated to GCSE Level 3 or equivalent in Maths and English, • Self-motivated with a good work ethic, • Comfortable working outdoors in all weathers, • Able to work proactively and without supervision where appropriate, • Conscientious, imaginative and passionate about horticulture, • Eager to learn and develop practical gardening skills, • Able to travel to Pershore College for block release training, • Able to start the apprenticeship in October BENEFITS OF THE APPRENTICESHIP • Structured 24-month apprenticeship, • Level 2 equivalent Work Based Diploma in Horticulture through Pershore College, • Hands-on training within established estate gardens, • Regular workplace visits from a Monitoring Officer, • Potential future career and development opportunities, including possible permanent employment following successful completion of the apprenticeship APPLY TODAY By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-C15082 Full-Time, Contract, Apprenticeship Gardening and Horticultural Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, West Midlands. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency. JBRP1_UKTJ

About The Role Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in afriendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Where will you be working? You will work our 3 key areas within the Transport Division; Aviation- Our Aviation team works across a wide range of specialist civil, mechanical and electrical engineering works including major international airports, regional airports and RAF airfields. Rail- Our Rail team manages a wide range of specialist rail engineering works and projects delivering civils, track, power, electrical solutions and station structures across all rail routes in the UK. Defence and adjacent markets- We manage reactive and planned maintenance and upgrades on defence properties, airfields, military bases, ports, railway infrastructure and depots. This is a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract. Please note that this role involves extensive travel across the UK, therefore candidates must be willing and able to travel regularly as part of the position. Want to come and be a part of it? What will you be doing? Youll work closely with leaders as a trusted People Business Partner, building strong relationships and delivering practical people solutions that support performance, growth and successful delivery. By bringing together expertise from across the wider People function, using data to guide decisions and coaching leaders through change, youll help drive engagement, consistency and best practice across our multi-site operations. What youll bring • Proven strategic experience in large, complex, operational environments, • Strong strategic thinking; prioritises high-impact people initiatives, • Experienced working with Centres of Excellence to deliver joined-up solutions, • Builds credibility quickly; influences senior stakeholders, • Data-driven and commercially focused; turns insight into action, • Self-starter; proactive and outcome-focused, • Experience in change management, • Clear communicator; simplifies complexity and drives results, • Experience in matrix organisations and partnership with multiple specialist HR functions., • Experience supporting safety-critical or highly regulated environments (e.g. rail, aviation, infrastructure).Whats in it for you? We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and outside of work, some of which include; • Matched or contributory pension scheme, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Access to Mental Health First Aiders, • My Rewards portal, access to 1000s retail discounts, • Life Assurance, • Cycle to work scheme, • Enhanced maternity or paternity leave, • Reward and recognition scheme, • Online GP Service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a yearIn addition, this role offers;, • Company car and fuel card with a range of electric and hybrid vehicles to choose from, • Salary sacrifice car scheme, • Health Care Cash Plan, giving you the ability to claim back medical expenses for things like dental, eyecare and physiotherapy and much more!, • Income protection, • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Recommend a friend get rewarded for introducing people to us!, • Holiday purchase schemeAbout us We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. Were one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs. Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours. • Were responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet, • Were open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations, • Were together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts, • Were ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for lifeWhether youre a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development. Its an exceptional time to be a part of M Group. Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding. #MGroupR&A JBRP1_UKTJ

Hoople Group in Hereford is seeking a Desktop Support Engineer to join our IT team on a 3-month agency contract.

Service Desk Analyst – Contract Location: Hereford ( 1 day a week in office) Contract: 3 Months Rate: Up to £180 per day Job Type: Full-Time Contract Working Hours: Monday–Friday, between 8am and 5:30pm on a rota basis About the Role Our client is looking for an experienced Service Desk Analyst to join their IT team on an initial 3-month contract. You'll provide professional, customer-focused 1st line IT support to a broad user base, handling incidents and service requests across desktop devices, applications and user access. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong Service Desk experience who can quickly understand technical issues, communicate effectively with users and work within agreed processes and SLAs. What You'll Do Provide 1st line IT support via telephone and remote support tools Log, prioritise and manage incidents and service requests Diagnose and resolve desktop hardware and software issues Support users with system and network access Configure and support desktop applications Use remote administration tools to troubleshoot user issues Escalate unresolved incidents to 2nd line teams where appropriate Keep users updated throughout the resolution process Maintain accurate asset, equipment and ticket information Support software installations, upgrades and desktop deployments Assist with user account and email administration Maintain and contribute to the Service Desk knowledge base Work with external suppliers where required Ensure all work is completed in line with security, data protection and service desk procedures What We're Looking For Previous experience working within an IT Service Desk or 1st Line Support role Strong customer service and communication skills Experience troubleshooting desktop hardware, software and applications Knowledge of user account and access administration Comfortable using remote support and administration tools Ability to prioritise incidents based on severity and business impact Strong attention to detail when logging and documenting issues Ability to work effectively within SLAs and established processes A proactive and customer-focused approach Why Join? Up to £180 per day Initial 3-month contract Full-time Monday–Friday working Opportunity to support a large and varied user base Broad exposure to desktop, application and access support Remote support environment Opportunity to contribute to service improvements and technical documentation Apply now if you're an experienced Service Desk Analyst looking for your next contract opportunity

Job Title: Contract NPI Manufacturing Engineer Location: Hereford Rate: £45 to £50 per hour Employment Type: Contract (Inside IR35) Working Arrangements: Onsite working Verso are supporting a major engineering programme entering the final stages of development, and we’re looking for a hands‑on NPI Manufacturing Engineer to help transition complex electromechanical prototypes into structured, repeatable production. This 3‑month contract is ideal for someone who thrives in fast‑moving environments and enjoys practical engineering, jig/fixture design, and early industrialisation work. The Role This is a practical NPI role focused on stabilising prototype builds, improving manufacturability, and creating the tooling, fixtures, and documentation needed for repeatable production. You’ll work directly with design, production, and test teams to mature evolving assemblies, resolve build issues, and define how products should be manufactured on the shop floor. You’ll be central to turning early prototypes into production‑ready assemblies - ensuring build flow, tooling, and documentation are in place for a smooth transition into low–medium volume manufacture. Key Responsibilities - Lead NPI activity to transition electromechanical prototypes into stable, repeatable production. - Design and develop jigs, fixtures, and simple tooling to support assembly, alignment, and test. - Work with design engineering to refine product architecture for manufacturability (DfM/DfA). - Build and validate early assemblies, capturing issues and feeding structured feedback into design. - Create clear build instructions, process maps, and early production documentation. - Support goods‑in inspection and define initial inspection criteria for incoming components. - Run prototype testing and provide concise, actionable feedback to engineering teams. - Improve assembly flow, reduce build variability, and support production with hands‑on problem solving. What You’ll Bring - Background in NPI, prototype‑to‑production transition, or early industrialisation. - Mechanical or electromechanical manufacturing experience. - Ability to read and interpret CAD/mechanical drawings; comfortable designing basic fixtures. - Experience in low–medium volume, high‑value product manufacturing. - Hands‑on approach to assembly, inspection, and prototype test activity. - Strong communication skills and confidence working within established engineering and production teams. Desirable Experience - Electromechanical prototypes (PCBs, RF cabling, multi‑part assemblies). - SolidWorks or similar CAD for jig/fixture design. - Experience in fast‑paced development environments or maturing product lines. - Understanding of DfM/DfA principles and early production readiness. For more information, please contact Cathy Swain T: (phone number removed) E: (url removed)

Sellick Partnership are currently partnered with a public sector organisation in Hereford, who are seeking an experienced Desktop Support Engineer to join their established IT support team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IT professional to join a large and complex enterprise IT environment, supporting over 6,000 users across more than 100 sites. The role will provide exposure to a broad range of technologies, including Microsoft 365, Windows, Active Directory, Exchange, networking, endpoint management, desktop hardware and mobile devices. As the Desktop Support Engineer, you will provide 2nd and 3rd line technical support across a varied customer base, working across multiple sites. You will manage your own workload, investigate complex technical issues, liaise with internal teams and external suppliers, and contribute to wider IT projects and service improvements. What you will be doing as Desktop Support Engineer: Provide 2nd and 3rd line technical support to users across a large customer base. Take ownership of incidents and service requests, ensuring issues are resolved within agreed SLA timescales. Diagnose and resolve complex hardware, software, connectivity and application issues. Install, configure, maintain and replace desktop hardware, software and end-user devices. Support Microsoft Windows, Office, Microsoft 365, OneDrive and other cloud technologies. Administer user accounts and access using Active Directory and Microsoft Exchange. Support desktop imaging, software deployment, patching, endpoint security and device management. Configure and support Android and iOS smartphones and tablets. Provide support for LAN, TCP/IP networking, server and internet connectivity where required. Maintain accurate records of incidents, changes, assets, licences and technical work. Identify recurring issues and implement longer-term solutions to improve service delivery. Test and evaluate hardware and software solutions prior to deployment. Liaise with internal teams, customers, suppliers and external support agencies. Provide technical input into IT projects and service improvement initiatives. Maintain technical documentation, knowledge base information and hardware/software inventories. Provide technical advice and guidance to non-technical users. Represent the organisation professionally when working independently at customer sites. Participate in an out-of-hours support rota where required. What you will need experience in for the Desktop Support Engineer role: Proven experience working in a 2nd line, 3rd line or enterprise-level IT support environment. Strong knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365. Experience supporting desktop hardware, applications and end-user devices. Good working knowledge of Active Directory and Microsoft Exchange. Knowledge of LAN environments, TCP/IP networking and connectivity issues. Experience with endpoint management, desktop imaging, software deployment and patching. Experience with Microsoft Endpoint Manager / Intune and/or SCCM would be advantageous. Knowledge of endpoint security, encryption and data protection. Experience supporting Android and iOS devices. Good understanding of RDP, VPN and other remote support technologies. Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills, with the ability to resolve complex technical issues. Experience using IT Service Management or Service Desk systems. Excellent customer service and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues clearly to non-technical users. Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands. Ability to work independently and as part of a wider technical team. ITIL Foundation, CompTIA A+, Microsoft certifications or equivalent experience would be advantageous. Experience within a public sector, healthcare or education environment would be beneficial. Full driving licence and willingness to travel between customer sites. What the successful Desktop Support Engineer will receive: Initial 3-month contract with a high likelihood of extension to 6 months. £20+ per hour via umbrella. Fully on-site working with agile working between customer sites. Mileage paid at 55p per mile. On-site parking costs expensed. Opportunity to support over 6,000 users across more than 100 sites. Exposure to a broad range of desktop, endpoint, network, server and cloud technologies. Opportunity to develop your technical skills within a complex enterprise IT environment.If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience for the Desktop Support Engineer position, then please apply or reach out to Sadie Wilkes at Sellick Partnership for more information. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website