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Warehouse Team Leader 📍 Coventry 💰 Competitive The Role This is where you step up from doing the job to actually running it. You’ll be leading a team on shift, making sure work gets done properly, safely, and on time. It’s hands on, fast paced, and you’ll be right in the middle of the operation, not watching it from the side-lines. You’ll be the link between the team and management, keeping things moving, solving problems, and setting the standard for how things should be done day to day What You’ll Be Doing • Leading a team of warehouse operatives across inbound, outbound and general warehouse activity, • Tracking performance, productivity and hours to make sure targets are me, • Supporting the Supervisor with planning workload and labour requirements, • Keeping operations running smoothly across picking, packing, loading and dispatch, • Training new starters and supporting ongoing development within the team, • Maintaining safety standards and challenging unsafe behaviour when needed, • Supporting stock control, stock rotation and inventory checks, • Ensuring equipment is used safely and maintained properly, • Handling day to day issues on shift and escalating where needed, • Supporting rework, repack and general operational tasks as required, • Leading by example and setting the standard on shift What You’ll Need • Previous warehouse experience within a fast-paced environment, • Some leadership or supervisory experience or ready to step up into it, • Confidence managing people and giving clear direction, • Good understanding of warehouse operations and processes, • Comfortable working with targets and KPIs, • Experience using warehouse equipment such as MHE is a strong advantage, • Basic IT skills including Excel and general systems, • Strong work ethic and a hands on approach What You Might Not Like • You’re not off the tools completely, this is a hands on role, • You’ll be dealing with people challenges as well as operational ones, • It’s a fast paced environment where priorities can change quickly, • You’ll be accountable for your team’s performance What To Do Next If you’re ready to step up, take ownership, and lead from the front rather than just follow instructions, this is a great opportunity!

* * LOCATION: Milton Keynes with occasional travel HYBRID WORKING: Our current hybrid working policy requires a minimum of 60% of working time to be based in the Milton Keynes office however flexibility is expected to meet the needs of the business and the role. CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent opportunity CLOSING DATE: 22/5/26 We reserve the right to close the advert earlier If we receive a high volume of applications. Were looking for a highly experienced and inspirational commercial leader with a significant sales based background within a Captive Automotive Financial Services organisation and/or OEM. You'll report into our CEO and will drive our business forward through our teams in Sales, Sales Compliance and Development and, through strong, productive relationships across Volkswagen Group, our dealer network and brands. In this pivotal and influential position you will use your extensive commercial leadership skills to develop and deliver the Retail Sales strategy to maximise distribution channels, while creating opportunities and optimising new routes to market. You will role model our Guiding Principles, build a culture of psychological safety and inclusion and, provide ethical leadership to deliver great customer outcomes. What youll bring: Youll be aforward thinking, strategic and motivational leader who delivers results through people, cross-functional teams, and 3rd parties to support the delivery of volume, breadth, and profit objectives. Youll havea progressive and developmental mindset with demonstrable experience of developing strategic commercial initiatives. Essential experience & skills youll need to be a success in this role: • You have extensive experience in customer-facing environments with specific skills implementing and managing risk strategies, strong financial management, leading cross functional teams and functional management., • Through your experience of developing and managing customer facing processes, you have ensured fair treatment, transparency, value to customers and all other guidance from regulators has been accomplished., • More generally, youll have experience within regulated environments - ideally by the FCA along with a deep understanding of the UK business governance and regulatory regime and requirements implementation com pliance monitoring and management specifically, in organisations of a comparable size and scale., • You have successfully driven change and you're comfortable in dynamic, changing environments in a leading role., • You have well-developed emotional intelligence, influencing and communication skills which you can use to share information, listen, and create two-way dialogue that builds openness and commitment and, involve others to maximise contribution overall., • With great skills of analysis, you can interpret issues objectively to make sound decisions for the business that uphold our customer needs and good customer outcomes as a priority, • You are highly proactive, flexible, pragmatic, and able to react appropriately and effectively to changing circumstances and demands., • You'll effortlessly fit into the Commercial leadership structure with the potential for growth within FS or the OEM., • Youre collaborative and ambitious and work in the interest of customer and stakeholders, even when your own objectives are challenged., • Youll report to the Chief Executive Officer for VWFS UK Ltd and lead the Retail Sales department and the teams responsible for Finance Sales, Sales Compliance, Sales Development and Dealer Network Oversight., • Youll be responsible for developing sales strategies, policies, and procedures for the UK VWFS Group companies., • Develop and maintain strong productive relationships across senior management, departments, brands and key stakeholders., • Your span of control is across VWFS UK, VW Bank GmbH and compliance is required across the European Organisational Handbook (E-OHB), the FCA and the European Central Bank (ECB)., • Youll have a team of circa. 50 people who work with our dealer network of circa. 800 sites to drive FS and network performance., • Be an agent for change by embracing new ways of working, innovative technologies and agile attitudes to work promoting minimal viable everything attitude to encourage a collective growth mind-set in support of modernisation of the business., • Youll develop and implement plans to meet objectives through existing and new routes to market by utilising current and, establishing new relationships with 3rd party retailers, emerging technology, and tech providers., • Plan and deliver sales, margin and market penetration objectives., • Lead sales activity that complies with internal and external regulations with the Consumer Credit Sourcebook (CONC) taking precedence over conflicting guidelines this includes Vulnerable customers, product suitability and transparency and, behaviours and competence of introducers of our products., • Use strong negotiation skills with our network and 3rd parties, to grow sales, protect margin and support good customer outcomes., • Effectively manage introducer relationships through a robust communication infrastructure, clear performance indicators, and development with corrective action in place as appropriate., • Lead the sales engagement with our Enterprise Risk Framework and develop robust and effective reporting to support transparency with regulators., • Youll engage and cooperate with VW companies in the UK to coordinate and implement joint strategies and build and maintain an effective industry network., • Youll play a leading role within our Credit Assessment & Retailer Services functions. Whats in it for you? Bonus: Discretionary on-target bonus of up to 25% (based on personal and Group company performance) Pension: Employer pension contribution of 9% (based on employee contribution of 3%). VWFS will pay 6% if employee chooses a 2% employee contribution. Car schemes*: Choice of Employee Car Ownership (ECO) scheme for petrol/diesel and hybrid vehicles plus car insurance and fuel card. OR Company Car scheme for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) plus car insurance cover for you and a partner/eligible family member. Other benefits: From day 1 we provide income protection, life assurance (4x salary), retail discount vouchers , access to Care Concierge (a service to support carers of adults), along with other salary sacrifice options including a will writing service and cycle to work (subject to scheme restrictions). Following successful completion of probation, you will have access to private medical insurance for you with the option to buy additional family cover/ and your family access to our loan car scheme for up to 2 cars for your partner or eligible family members (subject to scheme restrictions) and during our annual benefit window you can purchase critical illness cover and dental cover , so you can select the benefits that matter to you. We invest in our people and are passionate about driving development. Youll have access to LinkedIn Learning via our Degreed platform as well as a host of professional development programmes and opportunities to build your technical and soft skills so you can further develop your career. We also offer mentoring schemes and reciprocal partnerships recognising that we can all learn from each other in the flow of work. * * * Why join VWFS UK? Youll have the opportunity to make a difference by helping us to achieve our mission. Our mission is straight forward; we want to be 'The Key to Mobility'. That means we make getting from A-to-B as easy and simple for as many people as possible. To truly meet the mobility needs of people in a changing world, our offering goes beyond traditional vehicle financing. We do this by providing a range of finance and aftersales products on Volkswagen Group vehicles, as well as developing innovative mobility products designed to solve real problems and support our customers. No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! VWFS is proud to be an inclusive employer and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion isnt just a statement for us, we encourage and aspire for all our colleagues to be their 100% self. If you need any reasonable adjustments to assist you with the application and/or recruitment processes, please contact our Resourcing Team. The Retail Sales Director is a Certified /Senior Manager role under the Senior Manager and Certification Regime (SMCR) and the role holder is required to comply with the FCAs Conduct Rules. A mandatory requirement of the SMCR is for VWFS to certify that the role holder is fit and proper to perform the duties on an ongoing basis.

Leads EMCCA’s corporate finance, MTFS, capital strategy, audit, controls and high-level financial leadership Your new company The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) is the strategic regional authority for Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Nottingham. Your new role We are proud to be working exclusively on a retained basis with the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) to appoint a visionary and strategically minded Head of Corporate Finance. This is a high-impact leadership role at the heart of a rapidly developing organisation with a bold regional mission. As EMCCA continues to grow, this role offers the chance to shape financial strategy, lead an ambitious team, and influence major investment programmes across the region. As Head of Corporate Finance, you will provide strategic leadership across EMCCA’s entire Corporate Finance function-driving excellence, strengthening governance, and ensuring the Authority’s financial strategies and statutory obligations are delivered to the highest standard. You will lead the development and delivery of the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS), provide oversight of capital and revenue monitoring, and ensure EMCCA’s financial planning, accounting and reporting frameworks remain robust and fit for purpose. With responsibility for a small but talented team, you will cultivate a high-performing culture and work collaboratively across the organisation, partnering with the Head of Financial Services and Finance Business Partners to ensure seamless financial operations.This is a senior, politically restricted post, reporting directly to the Finance Director and playing a key role in organisational leadership and direction. • Provide strategic leadership and direction for all Corporate Finance activity., • Own and deliver the MTFS, capital strategy and oversight of financial planning., • Lead and develop a high-performing finance team through growth and change., • Oversee budgeting, strategic financial planning, and financial performance reporting., • Ensure statutory compliance including production of the Statement of Accounts and liaison with external auditors., • Maintain strong financial governance, controls and risk management., • Drive efficiency, value for money and continuous improvement across the function., • Lead financial appraisal of business cases, investment proposals and commercial activity., • Ensure alignment of financial planning with EMCCA’s strategic goals and governance frameworks., • Build strong relationships across partner authorities and EMCCA leadership. You will be an outstanding finance leader with the credibility, resilience and influence to operate at senior level within a political and complex organisational landscape. You bring: • Significant experience as a Senior Finance Leader in a local authority or comparably complex organisation., • A track record of shaping and delivering financial strategy., • Strong understanding of legislation, regulations, and professional standards (e.g. CIPFA)., • Experience driving financial transformation and improvement., • Proven ability to lead and motivate high-performing teams., • Excellent political awareness and the ability to manage competing priorities., • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills., • Fully qualified CCAB accountant with evidence of ongoing CPD.A leadership or management qualification is desirable. What you'll get in return Flexible working options available. What you need to do now As EMCCA’s exclusive recruitment partner, we are managing the full recruitment process. To discuss this role confidentially Please contact: # 4768338

Senior Finance ManagerHome working with site visits in NottinghamUp to £73,000 + bonus + car allowance Your new company Your new company are a leader in their field based in Nottingham and are looking for a fully qualified ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA Senior Finance Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. Your new role As a Senior Finance Manager, you will provide high-quality financial leadership and support across a portfolio of operational businesses. You will be responsible for delivering accurate, timely and insightful financial information to support decision-making and the achievement of strategic and financial objectives.This role plays a key part in overseeing financial performance, managing complex commercial arrangements, and supporting the development and growth of additional business activities within the wider group. Duties will include but not be limited to: • Managing, controlling and coordinating all financial activities across multiple operating entities, • Preparing monthly management accounts, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow forecasts, with robust analysis and commentary, • Managing cashflow, billing processes and collections in line with agreed commercial terms, • Leading the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and longer-term business plans, • Overseeing complex commercial and contractual financial mechanisms, • Supporting operational leadership teams by interpreting financial results and performance trends, • Producing detailed financial analysis and performance reports for senior management and external stakeholders, • Supporting statutory accounts preparation and coordinating with internal and external auditors, • Acting as a key finance contact for external partners and stakeholders in relation to funding and commercial arrangements, • Monitoring and ensuring compliance with financial agreements, covenants and governance requirements, • Supporting business growth initiatives, new projects and change activity as required, • Managing, mentoring and developing members of the finance team, • Fully qualified finance professional (ICAEW / CIMA / ACCA or equivalent), • Strong experience in senior financial management, reporting and control within complex organisations, • Proven experience working with long-term commercial arrangements and structured financial processes, • Background in multi-site, operational or asset-based environments, • Strong commercial awareness with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, • Ability to communicate financial information clearly and effectively to non-finance stakeholders, • Strong IT and financial systems capability, • Self-motivated, resilient and highly detail-focused, • Collaborative team player with a proactive and pragmatic approach, • Flexibility to travel as required What you'll get in return • Home based with 1 day a week on site (flexible), • Up to £73,000 DOE, • Annual discretionary bonus, • Car Allowance, • Pension 6% employer, • 25 days holiday + bank holidays, • Full time 37.5 hours per week, • Life insurance, • Discounts platform + other benefits What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4789124

Senior Marketing Specialist Coventry, UK (Hybrid Working) 6–12 Month Fixed Term Contract or Contractor Opportunity Circa £45,000 FTC or £300–£350 per day contractor rate Are you a commercially minded B2B marketing professional looking for a high-impact role in a fast-paced technical environment? We’re recruiting for an exciting opportunity with a growing international business operating within the defence, aerospace and vehicle systems sector. This is a newly created Senior Marketing Specialist position offering the chance to shape campaigns, elevate brand presence and support major international business development activity across the UK, US and Canada. This role would suit an experienced marketing professional with strong campaign management expertise, a data-driven mindset and the confidence to work closely with senior stakeholders in engineering-led environments. The Opportunity As Senior Marketing Specialist, you’ll lead and deliver integrated B2B marketing campaigns across digital, PR, events, social media and international trade shows. You’ll play a key role in driving brand awareness, supporting business-winning activity and introducing AI-enabled marketing techniques to improve campaign performance and ROI. Working closely with business development, leadership and technical teams, you’ll help position the organisation as a market leader across defence, security, military vehicle integration and advanced engineering solutions. This is a hybrid role based in Coventry, with approximately 2 days onsite per week. Some UK and international travel may be required. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver integrated B2B marketing campaigns across digital, PR, content and events Create compelling marketing collateral, capability messaging and technical content Support international business development and customer engagement activity Drive brand awareness across defence, aerospace, manufacturing and engineering markets Manage campaign analytics, reporting, ROI tracking and marketing performance metrics Introduce and utilise AI marketing tools to improve targeting, automation and campaign effectiveness Support trade shows, exhibitions, demonstrations and stakeholder events Collaborate with leadership, sales and technical teams to align marketing with commercial objectives Assist with CRM development, lead tracking and customer engagement strategies Lead corporate campaigns including CSR, social value and milestone initiatives What We’re Looking For Proven experience delivering successful B2B marketing campaigns Strong digital marketing, content creation and campaign management skills Experience within defence, aerospace, manufacturing, automotive or technical engineering sectors is highly desirable Excellent communication, copywriting and stakeholder management abilities Commercially aware with strong project management and organisational skills Data-driven mindset with experience using analytics and performance reporting tools Experience using AI-enabled marketing tools or a strong interest in adopting AI technologies Comfortable working in fast-paced, technical and commercially focused environments Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative and globally recognised business during an exciting period of growth and transformation. You’ll have the autonomy to influence marketing strategy, work on international campaigns and gain exposure to cutting-edge defence and engineering projects. Benefits (Fixed Term Contract) Hybrid working and flexible hours 25 days holiday + bank holidays Holiday purchase scheme Bonus opportunities Competitive pension contribution Healthcare cash plan Life assurance Career development opportunities Supportive and collaborative culture Applications are encouraged from candidates with backgrounds in B2B marketing, defence marketing, technical marketing, aerospace marketing, engineering marketing, campaign management, digital marketing and international marketing. Apply now to be considered for this exciting Senior Marketing Specialist opportunity. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included

ALPADIA Language Schools is looking for passionate and motivated individuals to engage and inspire young students during summer 2026 at our London-City location.Key responsibilities include leading activities and ensuring student wellbeing.Essential qualifications include excellent communication and

Children’s Activity Leader – Camp Beaumont. We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic, high-energy individuals to join our incredible Activity Team and help deliver our award-winning holiday camps.

Caudwell Children is seeking an experienced Kids Activity Club Sessional Worker in Silverdale.

A children's activity provider in Bedford is seeking an Early Years Leader to oversee the Early Years programme on camp.

UK Language Courses group is seeking a passionate Teacher and Activity Leader to engage, inspire, and support students aged 8-17 years during summer programs across various UK centres.

EF Education First is seeking enthusiastic Activity Leaders for the York Summer School in 2026. This is an opportunity to develop leadership skills in a fun multicultural environment, with benefits including accommodation and full board if necessary.

Ultimate Activity Camps is seeking an Ultimate Survival Camp Leader in Bedford, United Kingdom. This seasonal position requires strong leadership skills and a passion for the outdoors.

A leading language school organization in Greater London is seeking an enthusiastic Activity Leader for a summer position in 2026. Candidates should possess excellent leadership and organizational skills, with a preference for applicants holding relevant qualifications like NPLQ or First Aid.

A childcare organization in Greater London is seeking enthusiastic Activity Leaders/Playworkers for its Breakfast and Afterschool Club.

Prepare and lead afternoon and evening activities and/or Premium activities, giving thought to staging to ensure all students enjoy each activity. Previous experience of running an activity/leisure programme. Development of your social, relationship and leadership skills.

Activity Leader - West Twyford Primary School. Breakfast Club and Afterschool Wraparound - Childcare Activity Leader / Playworker.

NHS is seeking a Physical Activity Leader to join the Wandsworth Healthy Lifestyle Team. This role involves delivering motivating physical activity sessions for children aged 2-11 and their mothers.

Casual Activity Leader - Hammersmith & Fulham. Casual After School Activity Leader.

Ultimate Activity Camps in the UK seeks a Roaming Activity Instructor to lead structured sports sessions and games for children across various camps. This role involves acting as a group leader, managing emergencies, and supporting the Camp Manager.

This is a great opportunity to develop leadership skills in a fun and multicultural environment. Liaises with co‑leaders and the Activities and Events Manager to discuss how to improve future activities, events, ceremonies and day trips. Potential for summer‑to‑summer progression: Leader, Coor

A children's activity organization is looking for a Childcare Activity Leader to engage children aged 4–11 in fun, creative activities during before and after school.

An international educational program provider in the UK is looking for Activity Leaders for summer programs.

Junior Adventures Group is looking for a Part-time Childcare Activity Leader for their wraparound childcare service in Derby.

Lifeguard & Activity Leader (Fixed Term Summer Contract) 2026. Prepare and lead afternoon and evening activities and/or Premium activities, giving thought to staging to ensure all students enjoy each activity. Previous experience of running an activity/leisure programme.

Title: Ultimate Performance Leader. The Ultimate Performance Leader is responsible for the successful delivery of our Ultimate Performance programme, whilst ensuring the welfare and safety of the children on camp is maintained at all times. Following scripts, choreography and music, the role of the

This is a great opportunity to develop leadership skills in a fun and multicultural environment. Liaises with co-leaders and the Activities and Events Manager to discuss how to improve future activities, events, ceremonies and day trips.

Casual After School Club Activity Leader - Highgate.

The key role of an Activity Leader is to support the welfare, safety, and enjoyment of students throughout the course, Activity Leaders supervise students across the daily programme and play an active role in planning and delivering afternoon and evening activities. Activity Leaders contribute to a

Activity Leader (Fixed Term Summer Contract) 2026. Previous experience of running an activity/leisure programme. Development of your social, relationship and leadership skills.

This would be a teaching session, an activity session, an evening activity or a half‑day excursion. Teacher and Activity Leaders will teach at least once on the days lessons take place. As a Teacher and Activity Leader, you will play a dual role in delivering engaging EFL lessons and participating

Lifeguard & Activity Leader (Fixed Term Summer Contract) 2026. Prepare and lead afternoon and evening activities and/or Premium activities, giving thought to staging to ensure all students enjoy each activity. Previous experience of running an activity/leisure programme.

Survival Leaders are responsible for the successful delivery of our outdoor adventure programme, Ultimate Survival. Survival Leaders are responsible for the welfare and safety of children on-site, ensuring the camps’ adherence to policies and procedures, and acting as a contact for key stakeholder

Junior Adventures Group is seeking a part-time Activity Leader for their Breakfast & After School Clubs in Croydon, UK.

Sound knowledge of physical activity, health policy, and the links between physical activity and health as well as knowledge of the public health agenda, current health legislation, and the health care needs of individuals in the community. Physical Activity Leader - Band 4 - 166 Roehampton Lane. CL

An organization dedicated to children's activities is seeking a Casual After School Activity Leader in Hammersmith & Fulham.

A UK-based educational organization is seeking enthusiastic Activity Leaders to plan and lead engaging leisure programs for teenagers. Applicants should demonstrate leadership skills and enjoy working with young people.

Oxford International Education Group is seeking an Activity Leader to engage students in exciting activities and excursions in London.

A premier childcare organization in Bedford is seeking an Activity Instructor to ensure the welfare and safety of children and deliver structured activities including sports, arts, and crafts.

Oxford International Education Group is currently seeking an Activity Leader for their residential program in the UK.

Camp Beaumont is seeking a Children's Activity Leader for their holiday camps in Greater London.

The Activity Leader assists with checking students in to their accommodation on arrival day and assisting in safeguarding and welfare in the student residence. Counting all students on and off coaches, in and out of attractions and reporting any problems immediately to the Activity Manager. Sufficie

Activity Leaders also have the opportunity to get creative, by suggesting new activity ideas, workshops and places to visit!. Oxford International, Greenwich are recruiting for Activity Leaders. As an Activity Leader, you are an ambassador of the school with responsibility for transfers and excursio

A children's activity camp provider in Greater London is seeking an Early Years Leader to oversee the Early Years programme for 4- and 5-year-olds.

Eurosportscamps is seeking an Activity Leader in Greater London to support the welfare and safety of students in a summer school setting.

Job Title: Breakfast Club and Afterschool Wraparound - Childcare Activity Leader / Playworker.

A children's activity provider is looking for dedicated Activity Instructors in Greater London. Ideal applicants will have experience in childcare and strong leadership skills.

Alpadia Language Schools in Greater London seeks a Lifeguard & Activity Leader for summer 2026.

Join Oxford International Junior Programmes as an Activity Leader and play a key role in delivering engaging, high-quality activities and cultural excursions at one of our residential language centres across the UK. Planning and preparing activity sessions in advance.