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Sysco GB (Whose operating companies are made up of Brakes, Fresh Direct, kff, Medina, Fairfax Meadow & Campbells Prime Meat) are recruiting a Head of Indirect Goods and Services who will lead sourcing initiatives for indirect goods and services which include amongst others diverse categories such as fuel, commercial vehicles, healthcare, company cars, utilities, stationery, uniforms, leases and services. This role will identify and deliver cost‑effective sourcing opportunities for indirect goods and services across GB, optimising supplier relationships and supporting strategic projects, while balancing regional priorities with local market and regulatory requirements through effective change management and data‑driven insights. Reporting directly to the GB Merchandising Director and part of the GB Merchandising Leadership team, you’ll be responsible for developing/maintaining a cost optimisation strategy across multiple categories for sourcing indirect goods and services across Sysco GB. Building strong relationships across the organisation to drive cost of goods improvements through strategic supplier / provider choice and negotiation strategy excellence whilst taking account of supply chain considerations. This is a critical role in supporting operational excellence and cost management, working closely with senior stakeholders and central functions across the organisation to identify indirect sourcing opportunities, implement best practices, and support cross‑functional projects as required. This role will have direct management responsibility for a team of three Purchasing Managers, three Purchasing Specialists plus a Vendor data Coordinator. This role is primarily home‑based, with flexibility required for travel to Ashford, Kent, to collaborate with the team who are all Hybrid to Ashford. Accountabilities: Strategic Sourcing Leadership: • Develop and execute sourcing strategies for indirect goods and services across Sysco GB., • Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships, leveraging commercial advantage for Sysco., • Use insights and analytics to support negotiations and identify opportunities for improvement., • Work closely with the Sysco Legal team to ensure robust contractual agreements across all areas., • Ensure adherence to Sysco’s policies, sustainability standards, and CSR commitments. You will bring extensive experience in indirect procurement and strategic sourcing, with a strong focus on compliance, control and commercial negotiation. You’ll have a proven track record of running multiple tenders simultaneously, delivering cost avoidance, sustainable savings and value for money across a broad range of indirect categories. This role requires the ability to balance strategic improvement with hands‑on delivery, continuously strengthening procurement processes, systems, governance and visibility of spend. You will be fully competent in managing complex supplier relationships and developing joint business plans, with a strategic, long‑term mindset to build future‑proof sourcing strategies. Strong stakeholder engagement skills are essential, including experience influencing senior leadership across multiple markets, supported by an analytical, data‑driven approach to decision‑making and a solid understanding of CSR, compliance and risk management within procurement. You can expect to receive a competitive base salary, attractive car allowance (or company car), annual incentive schemes, private healthcare for you and your family, an additional holiday purchase scheme, award-winning products at virtually cost price and a range of range of perks through our online benefits platform.

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK \n As a Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. \n About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. \n Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. \n Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Ashford Eureka Park, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 108 children and is a friendly nursery featuring six base rooms along with a dedicated sensory room. Each age group has its own garden, allowing children to enjoy daily free flow access to outdoor play. Conveniently located within a local leisure complex, we are close to the M20 and the town center, making our nursery easily accessible for families. We also provide free parking for staff, ensuring a hassle-free experience during drop-offs and collections. Busy Bees Benefits \n\n • Competitive salary \n, • Ongoing professional development and career progression \n, • Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers \n, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)\n, • Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!\n, • 50% childcare discount \n, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus\n, • Menopause support through Peppy \n, • Financial support through Salary Finance \n, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders\n, • Cycle to Work scheme \n, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon\n, • Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)\n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead the planning and execution of age-appropriate activities and curriculum in your room.\n, • Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment for children.\n, • Foster a high-performing team through supportive leadership and collaboration.\n, • Oversee the development and wellbeing of children, ensuring their progress is tracked and communicated with parents.\n, • Take on the role of Key Person, ensuring the holistic development and personal care needs of a group of children.\n, • Level 3 qualification or above in early years education., • Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience an advantage ideally as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager or Nursery Practitioner., • Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.

Are you passionate about ensuring quality and compliance in manufacturing? Do you have a knack for managing projects from design to delivery? If so, our client is searching for a talented Fire Door Specialist to join their dynamic manufacturing team at our hugely successful client in Ashford. Job title: Fire Door Specialist Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 5pm, with a 1-hour lunch break. Benefits: Enjoy free parking, 22 days of annual leave, and receive a company t-shirt, gilet, and coat. Reasons to join our client: Be part of a team that values creativity and innovation in manufacturing. Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Work alongside a passionate team committed to excellence and teamwork. As a key player in the organisation, you will take charge of manufacturing projects, ensuring they meet technical specifications and quality standards. With recent 3rd party accreditation, this is an exciting time to join a forward-thinking company dedicated to excellence. Your role would involve: Managing the entire lifecycle of manufacturing projects, collaborating with clients and the design team to secure approvals on drawings and specifications. Following projects through to manufacturing and despatch, maintaining adherence to technical specifications and quality standards. Specifying the correct materials and products for manufacturing. Conducting training and toolbox talks for staff on proper manufacturing processes, ensuring everyone is on the same page. Keeping meticulous manufacturing records to support compliance and quality assurance. Utilising CAD, Microsoft Excel, and Word to assist in project design and management. Managing the scheduling, cutting, and requisitioning of door sets, as well as ordering necessary materials. Communicating effectively with customers and design managers to ensure all requirements are met. You'll be the ideal candidate for this role if you have the following: Expert knowledge of Fire Doors Knowledge of manufacturing processes is essential. AutoCAD experience is essential, Solidworks knowledge would be an advantage. An understanding of 3rd party accreditation and auditing processes will be highly beneficial. The ability to lead the design process and ensure products comply with current test evidence. A solid grasp of modern manufacturing processes to drive efficiency and effectiveness. Our client is seeking someone who is methodical, process driven, with compliance experience. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the manufacturing sector and ensure compliance with industry standards, we want to hear from you! Bring your expertise and enthusiasm to our client's team as a Manufacturing Compliance Specialist. Our client can interview immediately. Alternatively, if you know someone who may be suitable for this role please share the details. If you successfully refer a friend for the above role, you will receive a £100* voucher of your choice! Terms apply* Please note if your skills match the requirements for the job then you will receive an e-mail from us (remember to check your junk mail). If you do please call us on (phone number removed) ASAP or within 24 hours to discuss the position in further detail with Bonnie (Candidate Manager) or Nicola (Permanent Consultant). We look forward to your application. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website

Are you passionate about ensuring quality and compliance in manufacturing? Do you have a knack for managing projects from design to delivery? If so, our client is searching for a talented Manufacturing Compliance Specialist to join their dynamic manufacturing team at our hugely successful client in Ashford. Job title: Manufacturing Compliance Specialist Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 5pm, with a 1-hour lunch break. Benefits: Enjoy free parking, 22 days of annual leave, and receive a company t-shirt, gilet, and coat. Reasons to join our client: Be part of a team that values creativity and innovation in manufacturing. Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Work alongside a passionate team committed to excellence and teamwork. As a key player in the organisation, you will take charge of manufacturing projects, ensuring they meet technical specifications and quality standards. With recent 3rd party accreditation, this is an exciting time to join a forward-thinking company dedicated to excellence. Your role would involve: Managing the entire lifecycle of manufacturing projects, collaborating with clients and the design team to secure approvals on drawings and specifications. Following projects through to manufacturing and despatch, maintaining adherence to technical specifications and quality standards. Specifying the correct materials and products for manufacturing. Conducting training and toolbox talks for staff on proper manufacturing processes, ensuring everyone is on the same page. Keeping meticulous manufacturing records to support compliance and quality assurance. Utilising CAD, Microsoft Excel, and Word to assist in project design and management. Managing the scheduling, cutting, and requisitioning of door sets, as well as ordering necessary materials. Communicating effectively with customers and design managers to ensure all requirements are met. You'll be the ideal candidate for this role if you have the following: Knowledge of manufacturing processes is essential. AutoCAD experience is essential, Solidworks knowledge would be an advantage. An understanding of 3rd party accreditation and auditing processes will be highly beneficial. The ability to lead the design process and ensure products comply with current test evidence. A solid grasp of modern manufacturing processes to drive efficiency and effectiveness. Our client is seeking someone who is methodical, process driven, with compliance experience. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the manufacturing sector and ensure compliance with industry standards, we want to hear from you! Bring your expertise and enthusiasm to our client's team as a Manufacturing Compliance Specialist. Our client can interview immediately. Alternatively, if you know someone who may be suitable for this role please share the details. If you successfully refer a friend for the above role, you will receive a £100* voucher of your choice! Terms apply* Please note if your skills match the requirements for the job then you will receive an e-mail from us (remember to check your junk mail). If you do please call us on (phone number removed) ASAP or within 24 hours to discuss the position in further detail with Bonnie (Candidate Manager) or Nicola (Permanent Consultant). We look forward to your application. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website

Job title: Assembly/Production Operative Location: Ashford Pay rate: £12.21 Contract: Ongoing temporary position Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00am - 5pm, early finish on a Friday! Benefits: Weekly pay, up to 28 days annual leave, free on-site parking and access to benefits hub. Key Responsibilities Build and assemble electrical units by working from technical drawings, work instructions and guides. Operate a range of small hand tools and carry out basic soldering as part of the assembly process. Inspect finished work to ensure it meets quality expectations and product specifications. Work efficiently to achieve daily and weekly production targets.What We're Looking For Experience with soldering or electrical assembly would be a real advantage. A background in production, manufacturing, assembly or hands‑on tool use is essential. Someone reliable, detail-focused and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.Sound interesting? Apply today

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