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Regional Facilities Manager to join a leading logistics / supply chain business overseeing a portfolio of distribution centres across the South of England. You will be responsible for the delivery of a consistent approach to Facilities Management overseeing maintenance and CAPEX projects across the Estate. This is a hybrid role requiring regular travel to sites. Key responsibilities of the Regional Facilities Manager: • Carry out regular site inspections to determine key service, repairs and maintenance requirements., • Ensure the organisation has the most suitable working environment for its employees and operations., • Work with key stakeholders to manage and develop a supply base across the facilities management category (service providers, suppliers, consultants etc), • Manage and ensure health & safety / compliance across the estate of all planned and statutory maintenance works., • Oversee contractor management, including performance as required., • Identify cost saving initiatives across the Estate, • Delivery of CAPEX projects across the portfolio, • Identify Energy saving / Sustainability initiatives Person Specification • Experience managing FM for a multi site portfolio ideally within the logistics sector, • NEBOSH General Certificate, • IWFM accreditation (desirable), • Strong financial acumen, • Excellent knowledge of M&E services, • Track record of delivering CAPEX projects Salary / Package • £, • Car / Car allowance, • 25 days holiday, • Pension contribution (8%), • Private health insurance, • Access to corporate benefits, • Hybrid working, • Annual Bonus Scheme At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

EnerSys Advanced Systems (EAS) is a specialized division of EnerSys—a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. EAS focuses on cutting-edge energy solutions for the aerospace, defense, and medical industries. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for individuals who share a passion for these industries and want to be part of an innovative, dynamic team. At EAS, we don’t just build batteries – we power systems and devices that protect not only individual citizens but communities across the world. If you’re excited about working in an innovative, fast-paced, high-tech environment, where your contributions make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you! Learn More About EAS Job Purpose The purpose of this role is to identify and develop new business opportunities within the Specialty Global portfolio and to support the continued growth of the EnerSys Space Sales and Business Development function. The role requires close customer account management, proactive lead generation, accurate sales forecasting and reporting, and effective management of a growing opportunity pipeline. The post holder will work collaboratively within a cross‑functional team to deliver the growth objectives outlined in the EAS ROW five‑year plan. This will be achieved through three core areas of responsibility: • Lead Generation: Leveraging existing networks and industry contacts to promote approved EnerSys Space marketing themes and secure qualified leads that can be developed into commercial opportunities., • Business Development: Building and nurturing revenue‑generating relationships with both new and existing customers to accelerate returns for the EnerSys Space business., • Business Intelligence: Conducting ongoing market and competitor analysis, and providing insights on product positioning to technical teams to support product development and enhancement initiatives. In this role, the Sales Manager will further develop their established network to drive sustainable growth of the EnerSys Space business in line with defined sector and geographic targets. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Act as the pre contract point of contact for EnerSys Space customer enquiries., • Develop the Business Development/Business Intelligence function within EnerSys Space, • Implement & adjudicate opportunity analysis process for introduction of new opportunities to the business., • Responsibility and Accountability for using CRM tools and providing accurate Sales forecast data for the respective stream and territory as required by the Head of Business Development., • Travel is required on a frequent basis and as a minimum on quarterly basis to support Key accounts at customer premises and timely delivery of post meeting/ event reports., • Analyse the customer base across EnerSys Space to establish a common approach to retention and growth., • Undertake research to understand the Business and project drivers of sectors, customers, and potential opportunities., • Client relationship improvements on all fronts, securing new relationships leading to sales activity., • Build on an already established network of contacts across EnerSys Space target sectors to bring opportunities into the business that can be converted to tenders., • Be able to both take the lead on client relationships, but equally introduce to sales teams and ensure a robust client relationships management strategy/delivery., • Engage with sectors and customers to anticipate potential business opportunities and implement actions that will position EnerSys Space with differentiated advantage., • Ensure effective management of customer satisfaction surveys., • Prepare programmes of external communication, customer engagement and brand promotion that will contribute to the achievement of EnerSys Space objectives., • Organise and represent EnerSys Space at key networking events to raise the company profile., • Facilitate client targets dinners to bring together the sales/operational team with our target client organisations to nurture client relationships and translate into real opportunities., • Timely delivery of all internal and external actions, weekly and monthly operating cycles to enhance management decision making and key customer growth., • Administer key IT portal networks such as ESA STAR, ARRIBA etc to strengthen the links with CABC Team. Qualifications • Experience in a similar role in the space sector., • Ability to forge strong customer relationships across diverse range of projects., • Able to see the business opportunity that exists through developing new relationships and how developing networks can lead to new business., • Proactive, engaging, and able to represent EnerSys Space by presenting technical and programmatic information to large groups of technically minded participants., • Demonstrate accountability and delivery of commitment to customers., • Commercial acumen and a strong negotiating mindset, • Works well in a team, is trustworthy and willing to commit to travel., • Understands and embodies the EnerSys values & vision. EnerSys is always looking to hire top talent. Therefore, we encourage our employees to refer anyone they feel would be a great addition to our organization.

Corporate Solicitor - Managing or Senior Associate Highly Regarded & Fast Growth Law Firm London This is a newly created opportunity, with a vibrant corporate team, seeking an experienced Corporate Lawyer to join their ranks. The ideal candidate will have a breadth of corporate law experience and a proven track record advising a diverse client base. This is a rare role for a corporate lawyer who enjoys advising a breadth of clients and forming close client relationships. Key Responsibilities: • Deliver high-quality work and exceptional client service, • Technical proficiency in managing complex corporate transactions, • Maintain up-to-date technical expertise, • Drive business development to retain existing clients and attract new ones, • Take responsibility for personal development and continuously improving interpersonal and soft skills. Skills and Personal Qualities: • Strong commercial acumen and the ability to understand a breadth of client industries and businesses, • Ability to manage your own caseload with minimal supervision, • Proven financial management skills and ability to meet client expectations, • Advanced IT skills, including proficiency with case management systems, electronic time recording, and Microsoft Office, • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to handle intricate legal issues, • Self-motivated, friendly, and collaborative. Lunaria Partners are advertising this Corporate Solicitor - Managing or Senior Associate on behalf of our client. We strive to respond to all applications but due to the volume received, this isn't always possible. If you have not heard from us in 7 days your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Is the step up to Director level something you are ready for but there may not be the headroom in your current company? Or are you looking for another Director role that will give you the autonomy to truly transform your sales function, the capability, the culture, the approach. The opportunity to try new ideas, not worry about failing, but fail fast, learn the lessons, and go again? If either resonate, then our new Commercial leader will provide and support this, while you will learn, develop and benefit from their extensive experience. Note: this role is a hybrid role, with at least 3 days per week based in our Abingdon Head Office. Please do consider this before applying. We are of course looking for a track record where you have injected drive and pace, improving revenue, penetration, performance, productivity, conversion rates, etc but this is much more than just acquisition. You will be someone who can and wants to showcase their commercial acumen, an understanding of numbers and how data and insight can be utilised to make informed decisions around sales channels, cost of acquisition, life-time value, retention, aligning with digital and so much more. Then execute them – transform our legacy sales structure into modern growth engines. This is high volume, short lifecycle, B2C sales. This will be familiar, you will have likely worked deskside and in the field, in the shoes of your team members, and progressed through the ranks. This is Monthly subscription sales, so again experience in the same or a similar business would be advantageous. We are already a leading rural full fibre broadband provider, we have done a tremendous amount and have been recognised with National awards. You will take us to the next level and earn the recognition and kudos from your executive team for doing so. Gigaclear is a growing Fibre Broadband (FTTP / FTTH) company, developing our fibre-to-the-premises broadband infrastructure to some of the most difficult to reach areas of the UK, empowering those communities with broadband to rival any city.

About Turing: Based in San Francisco, California, Turing is the world’s leading research accelerator for frontier AI labs and a trusted partner for global enterprises deploying advanced AI systems. Turing supports customers in two ways: first, by accelerating frontier research with high-quality data, advanced training pipelines, plus top AI researchers who specialize in coding, reasoning, STEM, multilinguality, multimodality, and agents; and second, by applying that expertise to help enterprises transform AI from proof of concept into proprietary intelligence with systems that perform reliably, deliver measurable impact, and drive lasting results on the P&L. Role Overview: As an AI Quality Analyst, you will evaluate a new personalization feature for Gemini. You will assess how well the model uses information from your past Gemini conversations, Gmail, Google Search, and YouTube activity to make responses more relevant and helpful. This role requires a unique blend of creativity and analytical rigor. You will actively design prompts from the perspective of your own personal experiences. You will then use your analytical skills to assess the quality of the model's personalized responses, evaluating dimensions like Grounding, Integration, and Helpfulness. Key Qualifications: • English Proficiency: Ability to read and write in English with a high degree of comp, as English is the focus language for this project., • Personal Account Usage: Willingness to use your primary personal Google account (not a testing account) and enable personal data sources for a genuine assessment., • Schedule Flexibility: Full-time availability in your local time zone is required. We are staffing a global, 24-hour operations team., • Exceptional Analytical Thinking: Demonstrate ability to evaluate nuanced and ambiguous AI responses, specifically assessing personalization quality., • Creative Prompt Engineering: Experience in designing creative, multi-turn starting prompts based on personal context to thoroughly test the model's capabilities., • Strong Evaluation Acumen: Understanding of personalization concepts, including the ability to identify incorrect personalization, poor inferences, and forced connections., • Meticulous Attention to Detail: The ability to review Side-by-Side (SxS) model responses and spot subtle differences in naturalness and overnarrating., • Excellent Written Communication: Superior ability to write clear, concise, and structured rationales for model rankings, explicitly referencing specific turn numbers., • Feedback: Ability to provide constructive feedback and detailed annotations., • Communication: Excellent communication and collaboration skills., • Independence: Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote setting., • Technical Setup: Desktop/Laptop set up with a good internet connection. Description: • In this role, you will be part of a dynamic team focused on evaluating the quality of personalized AI interactions. Your day-to-day work will involve: • Designing and executing multi-turn conversational prompts (typically 1-5 turns) that require the AI to utilize your personal information and experiences., • Evaluating model responses based on your intent from the starting prompt, checking if the personalization was appropriately applied., • Analyzing responses for Grounding issues, ensuring claims about you are supported by evidence and not flawed inferences or hallucinations., • Assessing Integration quality to ensure personal data is woven naturally into the response without robotic "overnarrating"., • Rigorously evaluating and stack-ranking two model responses side-by-side (SxS) to determine which is overall more helpful, easy to use, and enjoyable., • Writing clear, defensible rationales for your comparisons, explicitly referencing where issues or positive aspects occurred in the conversation., • Extracting and verifying "Debug Info" from the model to confirm that chat summaries and data sources were properly utilized., • Maintaining strict data hygiene by deleting evaluation conversations to prevent them from polluting your future chat history. Education & Experience: • BS/BA degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g., Policy, Law, Ethics, Linguistics, Journalism, Computer Science, or a related analytical field)., • Experience in data annotation, AI quality evaluation, content moderation, or a related role is strongly preferred. Offer Details: • Commitments Required: at least 4 hours per day and minimum 30 hours per week with 4 hours of overlap with PST. (We have 2 options of time commitment: 30 hrs/week or 40 hrs/week), • Engagement type: Contractor, • Engagement Length: 3 months After applying, you will receive an email with a login link. Please use that link to access the portal and complete your profile. Know amazing talent? Refer them at _, and earn money from your network.

SER (Staffing) Ltd is looking for a BMS Service & Small Works Engineer based in Oxford, UK. This hands-on position requires strong technical skills, customer service acumen, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Quantity Surveyor - Decommissioning Projects Abingdon / Culham Site (Hybrid - 3 Days On Site) £50-56/hour Inside IR35 12-Month Contract We're supporting a major UK nuclear and fusion programme and are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a high-profile decommissioning portfolio delivering technically complex construction and infrastructure projects. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of the UK's clean energy and scientific innovation sector, supporting large-scale decommissioning and construction activities within a highly regulated environment. You'll play a key role in commercial delivery, cost control, procurement strategy, NEC4 contract administration, and risk management across projects valued in excess of £20m. What You'll Be Doing: Leading QS activities across complex construction and decommissioning projects Preparing cost estimates, benchmarking exercises, and feasibility studies Supporting procurement strategy, tender preparation, and contract negotiations Managing NEC4 contracts including compensation events and early warnings Conducting payment assessments and agreeing final accounts Providing strategic commercial advice to minimise risk and maximise value * Supporting risk management, reporting, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives What We're Looking For: ? RICS Chartered Quantity Surveyor ? Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline ? Strong NEC4 contract management experience ? Background in construction, infrastructure, nuclear, or decommissioning projects ? Experience working on projects exceeding £20m in value ? Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills ? Excellent communication and technical reporting capability Contract Details: Hybrid Working - 3 Days Per Week On Site in Abingdon/Culham 12-Month Initial Contract £50-56/hour Inside IR35 Start ASAP / Late June 2026 If you're an experienced QS looking to contribute to one of the UK's most innovative engineering and decommissioning programmes, we'd love to hear from you

Head of Business Operations Location: Oxfordshire Salary: £100,000+ DOE We're looking for an exceptional Head of Business Operations to become the driving force behind our UK operation. This isn't a traditional operations role. We're seeking someone who has helped build businesses, not simply maintain them. Someone who thrives in fast-moving, high-growth environments and enjoys creating structure where it doesn't yet exist. As the senior operational leader for the UK business, you'll take ownership of everything that keeps the organisation running smoothly and scaling successfully. From processes and compliance to facilities, budgets, people, and business operations, you'll be at the centre of it all. This role sits just below Country Manager level and offers significant visibility with senior leadership, making it an outstanding opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career. What You'll Be Doing Build and implement scalable operational processes that support business growth. Drive continuous improvement, identifying smarter and more efficient ways of working. Partner with leadership on strategic planning, resource allocation, and business priorities. Oversee budgets, operational reporting, procurement, and supplier relationships. Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and funding requirements. Manage facilities, inventory, shipping, receiving, and day-to-day site operations. Lead and develop local operational and administrative team members. Support recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning, and employee experience initiatives. Act as the key operational link between the UK team and international stakeholders. What We're Looking For We're interested in people who have operated in businesses where growth, change, and ambiguity are part of everyday life. Proven experience within a startup, scale-up, or rapidly growing business. A track record of building processes, systems, and operational infrastructure from the ground up. Strong commercial and financial acumen. Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills. The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution. Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Exposure to government-funded projects, grants, or compliance reporting would be advantageous. If you have the relevant skills apply directly or call (phone number removed)

Are you an apprentice-trained engineer with a sharp commercial mind? Our client, a highly professional precision engineering firm, is looking for a Commercial Estimating Engineer to join their motivated team. This isn’t just about spreadsheets; it’s about taking technical ownership of projects from the initial enquiry to final delivery. The Role You will be the bridge between the customer’s vision and the shop floor’s execution. You’ll evaluate enquiries for machined components and assemblies, produce accurate cost estimates, and manage the technical and commercial success of contracts. Core Responsibilities Estimation & Method: Produce optimum manufacturing methods and cost estimates from 2D drawings or digital data. Project Management: Generate project plans for new business and take full ownership of contracts to completion. Commercial Negotiation: Source raw materials, negotiate with suppliers, and manage outwork processes. Technical Support: Provide guidance on methods, tooling, and process improvements to ensure “right first time” delivery. Profitability Review: Monitor contract performance and work with production/supply chain to drive cost reductions and process improvements What You Bring Technical Foundation: Apprentice Trained Engineer (or equivalent) with a strong mechanical engineering background. Blueprint Fluency: Exceptional ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and data. Commercial Acumen: Experience in a sub-contract machining environment is highly advantageous. IT Literacy: Strong computer skills are essential for creating concise quotes and managing project documentation. Why Apply? You’ll be joining a structured, professional, and highly skilled team where management is accessible and continuous improvement is part of the culture. Working Hours: Monday–Thursday: 08:00–16:30 Friday: 08:00–15:30 Benefits: 4% matched pension scheme after probation Discretionary bonus scheme Holidays: 23 days p/a + bank holidays This is a full-time permanent position based onsite in South Oxfordshire. All candidates should be available to work Monday – Friday on-site as remote working is not available. Ripple Recruitment is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. My client is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Due to high volumes of interest, we can only respond to shortlisted applicants

Technical Project Manager | NPI | Oxford | £60k - £68k plus benefits: MARS Recruitment is proud to have partnered a world leading specialist manufacturer in the search for a Technical Project Manager to lead technical innovation and NPI based projects in a high tech - low volume highly technical complex mechanical systems. On a day-to-day basis the Technical Project Manager will manage the NPI project process of bespoke products, ensuring these projects are delivered on time, on cost and on quality from cradle to grave. This is an incredibly varied Technical Project Manager role which requires a high level of technical acumen, ideally within cryogenics, magnetics or similar scientific instrumentation. The successful Technical Project Manager will be educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant engineering, science or mathematics based degree. You will need to have a keen interest in physics, engineering, science, magnetics or cryogenics. Other key areas of experience and skills: Experience of and is currently delivering NPI (new product introduction) projects. Experience in the Project Management or delivery of products, instrumentation, medical devices or high-tech systems. A technical understanding of mechanical, electronic and electrical components. Ideally previous experience managing multiple projects and working across a number of departments to ensure that projects are on time and to budget. Previous experience in a high-tech, low volume manufacturing environment is essential for this role. This role has hybrid working available, 3-4 days in, 1-2 days from home, this all depends on the project requirements. This company offers amazing benefits, a competitive starting salary, structured career development opportunities, and a good work-life balance, our client offers 25 days annual leave, half-days on Fridays, private healthcare, a share incentive plan, a defined contribution Personal Pension Plan, and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your own requirements. If you’re a Technical Project Manager with experience of delivering new technical innovation and NPI within a high tech manufacturer, then please get in touch with Lee at MARS Recruitment. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven’t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time. MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles)

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor Location: Oxfordshire Salary: £55,000 + Car Allowance Permanent: Hybrid working available The organisation designs and delivers sustainable, low‑carbon homes and offsite construction solutions, drawing on over five decades of expertise within a wider UK group of established timber and construction‑related businesses. This role supports the commercial management of projects ranging from small works to multi‑million‑pound schemes, ensuring strong financial control and contract compliance. It would suit a Quantity Surveyor with solid construction sector knowledge who is looking to progress and contribute to a collaborative commercial team. The position offers structured development, varied project work and the chance to support junior colleagues while helping maintain high customer satisfaction and commercial performance. Key Responsibilities: Lead project setup, cost control processes and contract administration Manage subcontractor procurement, negotiation and payment procedures Produce monthly cost reports and present financial insights to senior management Monitor cash flow, commercial risks and credit compliance Review contract order documents and negotiate within defined commercial parameters Collaborate with pre‑construction, construction and finance teams to ensure smooth project delivery Provide guidance and support to Assistant Quantity Surveyors Uphold all Health & Safety and Environmental Policy requirementsExperience Required: Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or RICS membership, or equivalent experience Strong understanding of standard forms of contract Knowledge of the construction sector, ideally including offsite or timber‑frame environments Strong commercial acumen, financial analysis skills and experience with cost reporting Confident communicator with the ability to resolve challenges and negotiate effectively Methodical planning skills with strong attention to detailDesirable: Experience working on projects between £50k and £5M Previous involvement in developing or mentoring junior team members Familiarity with value engineering principlesAdditional Information: 37.5‑hour working week, Monday to Friday Hybrid working options available Company car or car allowance Bonus scheme 30 days' holiday (including bank holidays) Pension, sick pay and life assurance Flexible benefits including cycle to work, gym membership, dental cover and dining discounts Access to an Employee Assistance Programme Opportunities for ongoing training, career development and structured learning pathways Organisation with a strong track record in offsite manufacturing, having delivered homes, hotels, schools and healthcare facilities across the UKKey Skills Required: Quantity surveying, cost control, contracts, procurement, reporting, negotiation, construction, timber frame, financial management Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement This employer is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of protected characteristics. To apply, please submit your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion

Horticulture Manager Chilton | Service Focused Store | Competitive Salary | Join a leading UK Garden Centre retailer and grow your horticultural career! Zachary Daniels Retail Recruitment is proud to partner with one of the UK's most respected garden and home retailers. We're looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Horticultural Manager to lead the plant and outdoor living department an amazing store in the local area. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced horticulture professional to step into a key leadership role with a business known for high standards, expert service, and a loyal customer base. What We're Looking For: A genuine passion for plants and horticulture - you're the go-to expert for everything green and growing. Previous experience in a garden centre or plant retail environment. Strong commercial acumen - you understand how to maximise sales while delivering excellent customer service. A hands-on, motivational leadership style with experience managing and developing a team. Key Responsibilities: Lead the horticulture department, ensuring exceptional plant quality, stock availability, and inspiring displays. Drive commercial success by optimising product range, promotions, and layout. Recruit, train, and lead a knowledgeable team passionate about customer service and gardening. Maintain outstanding visual standards and ensure full compliance with health & safety policies. Deliver an engaging and informative customer experience, sharing your plant knowledge and advice with enthusiasm. What's In It for You: £35,000 plus benefits and reviewed regularly based on performance. Join a well-established, customer-focused retailer during a time of growth and opportunity. Work in a supportive environment where your horticultural expertise is truly valued. If you're a horticulture professional ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you! Apply now with your full CV to be considered for this exciting opportunity. Zachary Daniels specialises in retail management and horticulture recruitment. BBBH36382

Area Sales Manager / Sales Engineer / Key Account Manager required to join a growing industrial distribution business. The successful Area Sales Manager / Sales Engineer / Key Account Manager will be responsible for driving new business development and managing a broad customer base across the South of England. You will focus on selling engineered industrial solutions, including pneumatics, fluid power, and power transmission components, to a range of end users and distributors. The Area Sales Manager / Sales Engineer / Key Account Manager will ideally have a strong distributor-to-end-user sales background, an established network in relevant industrial sectors, and experience managing the full sales cycle. Full product training will be provided. Package: £45,000 – £55,000 base salary (depending on experience) Company car or car allowance Pension contribution 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Private healthcare and additional benefitsArea Sales Manager / Sales Engineer / Key Account Manager Role: Sell engineered mechanical and power transmission products, including pneumatics, fluid power components, bearings, gearboxes, couplings, belts, and associated solutions to end-users and distributor partners across the South of England. Develop and manage key accounts with a focus on growth and long-term relationships. Handle a broad range of industrial products, managing margin pressures and complex sales cycles. Provide expert technical knowledge and commercial advice to clients on product applications and solutions. Field-based role covering multiple locations across the South, including Milton Keynes, Somerset, Bristol, Kent, and Hertfordshire.Area Sales Manager / Sales Engineer / Key Account Manager Requirements: Experience as an Area Sales Manager, Sales Engineer, Key Account Manager, Business Development Manager, or Technical Sales Engineer selling industrial products. Proven distributor-to-end-user sales experience, ideally in power transmission, pneumatics, fluid power, or related mechanical products. Strong commercial acumen and ability to manage multiple accounts independently. Established network within relevant industrial sectors. Technical background or understanding of mechanical/industrial systems desirable. Full clean driving license and willingness to travel across the South of England

National Field Sales Manager - Automotive Aftermarket A superb opportunity has arisen for an accomplished sales leader with deep experience in the automotive aftermarket. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on developing people, shaping commercial strategy, and driving high‑performance across a national field sales team. As National Field Sales Manager, you'll lead, coach, and inspire a team of eight Sales Area Managers while overseeing key account development and ensuring full market coverage across the UK. You'll play a pivotal role in delivering sales growth, strengthening customer relationships, and ensuring the successful execution of strategic commercial plans. This position suits a confident, data‑driven sales manager who enjoys balancing people leadership with hands‑on commercial delivery and who can bring structure, clarity, and motivation to a dispersed field team. What's in It for You Competitive salary + performance‑linked bonus Comprehensive benefits package including enhanced pension, private medical and 25 days holiday Company car Excellent training, development, and progression opportunities The chance to shape national sales performance for a respected aftermarket brandLocation Hybrid / field‑based with national travel. Ideal locations include Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Wolverhampton, Northampton, Milton Keynes, Stoke‑on‑Trent, Tamworth, Oxford What We're Looking For Proven sales and account management experience, within the automotive aftermarket - ideally a parts supplier. Previous experience managing remote field sales teams and key accounts or an experienced Key Account Manager looking to make the step to Sales Manager. Strong commercial acumen with experience in planning, forecasting, and budgeting. Ability to analyse performance, identify variances, and implement corrective actions. Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels. Skilled in coaching, motivating, and developing a high‑performing team. Highly numerate with strong financial awareness. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using BI/CRM tools (e.g., Tableau, Phocas, Vecta, Sales‑i, Salesforce). Strong relationship‑building and networking capabilities. Comfortable with national travel and staying away when required.What You'll Be Doing Lead, motivate, and support the Regional Sales Team to achieve individual and national sales objectives. Analyse sales performance across independent and key account customers, taking corrective action where needed. Develop and deliver annual Customer Development Plans to support growth and profitability. Manage key account group performance through promotional activity, advertising, training, and communication. Prepare and deliver monthly sales reports, including variance analysis and countermeasures. Ensure full market coverage across geography and sales channels. Support brand awareness and distribution through effective POS, promotional activity, and distributor engagement. Collaborate closely with Marketing, Customer Service, Technical, and Finance teams. Resolve customer issues and ensure high levels of service across all touchpoints. Uphold company procedures, policies, and commercial standards.About the Company A respected leader in the automotive aftermarket, known for high‑quality products, strong technical expertise, and a collaborative commercial culture. You'll join a business that values professionalism, continuous improvement, and long‑term customer partnerships. Register Your Interest To register your interest in this National Field Sales Manager position, please send your CV to Kayleigh Bradley at Glen Callum Associates Ltd, or call Kayleigh for a confidential introductory chat on (phone number removed). Job Reference: 4353KB - National Field Sales Manager - Automotive Aftermarket Glen Callum Associates specialises in automotive recruitment, connecting exceptional talent with leading organisations across the aftermarket and aligned sectors. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, we're here to support you. Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

Horticulture Manager Chilton | Service Focused Store | Competitive Salary | Join a leading UK Garden Centre retailer and grow your horticultural career! Zachary Daniels Retail Recruitment is proud to partner with one of the UK's most respected garden and home retailers. We're looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Horticultural Manager to lead the plant and outdoor living department an amazing store in the local area. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced horticulture professional to step into a key leadership role with a business known for high standards, expert service, and a loyal customer base. What We're Looking For: A genuine passion for plants and horticulture - you're the go-to expert for everything green and growing. Previous experience in a garden centre or plant retail environment. Strong commercial acumen - you understand how to maximise sales while delivering excellent customer service. A hands-on, motivational leadership style with experience managing and developing a team. Key Responsibilities: Lead the horticulture department, ensuring exceptional plant quality, stock availability, and inspiring displays. Drive commercial success by optimising product range, promotions, and layout. Recruit, train, and lead a knowledgeable team passionate about customer service and gardening. Maintain outstanding visual standards and ensure full compliance with health & safety policies. Deliver an engaging and informative customer experience, sharing your plant knowledge and advice with enthusiasm. What's In It for You: £35,000 plus benefits and reviewed regularly based on performance. Join a well-established, customer-focused retailer during a time of growth and opportunity. Work in a supportive environment where your horticultural expertise is truly valued. If you're a horticulture professional ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you! Apply now with your full CV to be considered for this exciting opportunity. Zachary Daniels specialises in retail management and horticulture recruitment. BBBH36382 TPBN1_UKTJ

Your new company Our client is a scientific research organisation based in South Oxfordshire with a portfolio of businesses and operating internationally. Your new role The Group Financial Controller is responsible for leading the Finance team of 8 and ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely and insightful financial reporting across the Group. The role oversees all aspects of financial control, statutory and management reporting, compliance, taxation, treasury and financial operations for both the UK businesses and the Group's international subsidiaries. This position supports the CFO in shaping the financial strategy of the business and plays a key role in embedding a finance business‑partnering culture across scientific & engineering consultancy, software, equipment design divisions and property. The role is central to maintaining a strong control environment, improving financial processes and enabling the Group to operate with clarity, efficiency and commercial focus. What you'll need to succeed The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with proven experience in a commercial, service‑based environment. You will have strong balance sheet discipline with experience in project accounting and financial controls, as well as demonstrable commercial acumen and an ability to provide value‑adding financial insight. Ideally, you have experience of working in an international group structure and sector experience in engineering, scientific and/ or consulting organisations. A familiarity with UK GAAP and multi‑entity consolidations is beneficial. What you'll get in return This broad role offers an engaging and supportive working culture and a strong benefits package. 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. 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 (url removed)

Vehicle Damage Assessor (Trainee) Oxford OX4 | 45 hrs per week| Up to £33,500 per annum Motofix is a leading vehicle body repair provider with nine state-of-the-art centres across the Home Counties, South, and South West of England. We aim to set the benchmark for customer experience and quality in automotive body repair, guided by teamwork, ownership, respect, and eco-integrity. Why join the Motofix family? Trusted by Premium Brands: Approved by some of the world’s most prestigious automotive manufacturers, including Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW, and Jaguar Land Rover. Customer Experience: Our repair centre teams consistently achieve an “Excellent” Trustpilot rating for the service they deliver. Training & Development: We invest in both technical and professional career pathways, supporting our people to develop their skills, progress their careers, and grow with the business. What We Offer • Excellent salary, • 30 days annual leave (Inclusive bank holidays and long-service), • Workplace pension scheme, • Free Training and Development, • Employee long service rewards, • Employee well-being services, • Free uniform (and PPE), • Life insurance About the Role Our Vehicle Damage Assessor Traineeship is a specialised programme covering all aspects of automotive damage repair assessment. You will learn about vehicle construction and modern repair methods, visually assess vehicle damage and transfer information to specialist assessment software. Additionally, you will gain knowledge in job costing, repair scheduling, creating internal work orders and profit management. You will develop skills in sales, negotiation, and effective communication with colleagues and external clients. The traineeship will include workplace and e-learning modules and will take two to three years to complete, dependant on your previous experience and abilities. Skills you will learn/develop • Operational Competence - Bodyshop Operations, • Industry and product knowledge, • Customer Service and Conflict Resolution, • Regulatory Compliance, • Communication, Time Management and Personal Development, Skills, • Financial Acumen and Business Key Performance Indicators, • Practical Hands-on Experience During the traineeship you will further develop your skills related to: IT, Problem solving, Numeracy, Logical thinking and Team working. The initial training for this role is scheduled for 18 months and is designed to provide the opportunity for self-development across various areas of the business. What is the expected career progression after this traineeship - The traineeship will give candidates the best opportunity to develop and reach their maximum potential and, subject to progression, lay the foundation for developing a career within vehicle damage assessment (or procurement roles). About You Desired personnel qualities and qualifications -We will be looking for those who can demonstrate reliability, strong work ethic and dedication to complete the traineeship and further their career within the automotive sector and who have attained the following qualifications – GCSE or equivalent level English and Maths (min Grade 5 or C). Desired – Further education qualification in Business Studies (A level or Degree) and/or previous automotive parts experience would be an advantage. Interested? Apply today and a member of our Recruitment Team who will be in touch within 3 working days. Please check out our website for our privacy and wellbeing policies

Regional Facilities Manager to join a leading logistics / supply chain business overseeing a portfolio of distribution centres across the South of England. You will be responsible for the delivery of a consistent approach to Facilities Management overseeing maintenance and CAPEX projects across the Estate. This is a hybrid role requiring regular travel to sites. Key responsibilities of the Regional Facilities Manager: Carry out regular site inspections to determine key service, repairs and maintenance requirements. Ensure the organisation has the most suitable working environment for its employees and operations. Work with key stakeholders to manage and develop a supply base across the facilities management category (service providers, suppliers, consultants etc) Manage and ensure health & safety / compliance across the estate of all planned and statutory maintenance works. Oversee contractor management, including performance as required. Identify cost saving initiatives across the Estate Delivery of CAPEX projects across the portfolio Identify Energy saving / Sustainability initiatives Person Specification Experience managing FM for a multi site portfolio ideally within the logistics sector NEBOSH General Certificate IWFM accreditation (desirable) Strong financial acumen Excellent knowledge of M&E services Track record of delivering CAPEX projects Salary / Package £65,000 - 75,000 Car / Car allowance 25 days holiday Pension contribution Private health insurance Access to corporate benefits Hybrid working At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data

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