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We are excited to present an incredible opportunity for twoBuilding Safety Managers to join our dynamic Building Safety Team, with one role dedicated to Calderdale and the other to Lancashire. This pivotal position lies at the heart of the innovative Building Safety framework. You will work closely with regulatory bodies, teammates, and contractors to ensure that all building safety measures, required corrective actions, and relevant safety standards are diligently implemented, compliant, and thoroughly recorded. Your key duties will involve ensuring that all buildings within your scope are registered with the Building Safety Regulator and hold a valid Building Assurance Certificate. Furthermore, you will take the lead in creating, managing, and overseeing a robust Resident Engagement Strategy. Acting as the primary contact for both internal and external stakeholders, you will ensure that our buildings, communal areas, and residents' homes uphold the highest safety standards. If you are passionate about safeguarding residents, promoting governance, and pursuing excellence in high-risk residential settings, this is your opportunity to make a significant difference. Together Housing Group: We are one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 38,000 homes across the North of England. We are a non-profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities. Diversity & Inclusion: As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Further information can be found at this link - Requirements Outline of Key Responsibilities as a Building Safety Manager... • Manage Building Information Model (BIM) content., • Establish IT requirements for comprehensive building safety visibility., • Maintain compliant Building Safety Cases/Reports for high-risk blocks., • Ensure the Golden Thread of information is accessible., • Register buildings with the Building Safety Regulator and maintain Assurance Certificates., • Perform duties for the Accountable Person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005., • Develop and maintain fire safety strategies and Fire Management Plans., • Audit and approve Fire Risk Assessments and manage PCFRAs and residential PEEPs (rPEEPs)., • Oversee completion of statutory remedial works., • Investigate and manage fire incidents in high-risk blocks., • Implement Mandatory Occurrence Reporting regime., • Engage with residents and implement a Resident Engagement Strategy., • Build relationships with regulatory bodies and internal teams., • Support audits and inspections, escalating risks as needed., • Collaborate on best practices in building safety and advise resident groups., • Uphold Health and Safety standards and promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. We Are Looking for Someone Who Has... • Extensive experience in Building Safety or Fire Safety roles., • Relevant training and accreditations in building engineering or property compliance., • Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel) with strong analytical and report writing skills., • Experience in change management and service improvement., • Knowledge of governance and risk management principles for building and resident safety., • Understanding of PAS 8673 competencies in safety, operational practices, and risk management., • Familiarity with CDM 2015, Fire Safety Act 2021, Building Safety Act 2022, and related regulations., • A Level 6 Diploma in Building Safety Management or equivalent; NEBOSH Fire Safety certification., • Membership in the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) or similar professional body., • Evidence of Continuous Professional Development., • A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Benefits In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the Building Safety Manager role... • Starting salary of £56,510 per annum, • 27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years' service) + bank holidays, • Hybrid working - you will manage your week by dividing your time between working in our offices, on site and working from home. Your typical work week will consist of two days in the office, with the remaining days spent on-site or working remotely from home., • You will be working 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday (occasional evening or weekend working depending on business needs). Working arrangements are flexible in line with our Smart Working culture so that we deliver an excellent and accessible service for customers. Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form. Due to the nature of the role involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post is subject to a Basic Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made. INDTHG1

A fantastic opportunity has become available at Hippo Motor Group as we are currently recruiting for an experienced Sales Manager to be responsible for our used car sales division based in our Blackburn showroom. We are looking for someone who is dynamic and innovative to motivate and drive the team of Sales Executives to achieve their targets. Not only will the successful candidate have access to over 1000 cars, there is a fantastic support system in place with a state of the art preparation centre, and dedicated pay-out, underwriting and handover teams. There is also a specialist buying team with the opportunity to buy your own cars, all of this making the role ideal for any experienced sales manager. Hippo are a multimillion-pound family run business who specialise in offering tailor made finance options to suit all our customer needs. We are serious about what we do and being the best, but we always ensure we have fun as we do it. This is reflected in our extremely low staff turnover rate. As a result of our success, Hippo is constantly developing and growing, so this is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to be part of this growth and work in a brand new showroom. Key Responsibilities • Setting clear and consistent goals and monitoring team/individual performance., • Conducting weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reviews for each team member, • Provide team direction and motivation that engages your team and helps them understand their purpose within the business., • Identify knowledge gaps and provide on-the-job training where necessary., • Manage/monitor our CRM system and enquiries to ensure the workflow is managed effectively to maximize each opportunity, • Support individuals in deal making and closing deals., • Maintain communication with your team to ensure leads are correctly managed. Skills & Expertise • Previous management experience in a similar role is essential, • The ability to motivate a team, • Excellent levels of communication both face to face and over the phone, • A Self-starter with the ability to organise and manage own workload, • Good administration skills- in relationship to progressing deals and support customers, • Ability to effectively develop a sales pipeline, • Proficient at closing deals, • Resilient and enthusiastic, • Professional and well presented, • Lunch on Hippo when passing probation., • Departmental incentives, • Works social events, • 2 years’ service- an additional day annual leave and £100 meal, • 5 years’ service- 2 additional days annual leave, • 10 years’ service- 3 additional days annual leave and a voucher, • Employee of the quarter scheme, • Refer a friend scheme., • Time for you- the opportunity to earn up to 4 early finishes/late starts per year., • Internal development and progression opportunities, • Hippo Legends scheme, • Eye care vouchers, • Access to BEN the employee wellbeing support service

We are seeking a highly motivated Engineering Manager to join a well-established business within the fast-paced FMCG industry. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of delivering significant improvements within challenging environments. They will drive operational excellence and have a strong commitment to employee development and engagement. Client Details Established over 170yrs ago, this organisation supplies to both retailers and fast-food businesses throughout the UK. They are renowned for their commitment to quality and have a growing and broad product range. Located near Blackburn, they are committed to sustainable growth and innovation. Description The Engineering Manager will report directly to the Head of Operations and will form a crucial part of the site Management team. As part of wider business growth ambition, this role will be tasked with change leadership across the entire engineering function. Day to day responsibilities will include: Manage, lead and mentor a team of c10 engineers Identify and develop the site reliability agenda Continously review and improve processes to ensure maximum machine availability Development of engineering team covering training, development and identification of skill gaps Collaborate with other department heads to align engineering strategies with business objectives Manage and control departmental expenditure and labour spend within agreed budgetsProfile The ...

Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do The BCG Henderson Institute (BHI) is seeking an experienced Global Marketing Manager to join its team for an 11-month maternity cover. BHI is BCG’s internal think tank, focused on developing rigorous, forward-looking research and thought leadership. In this role, you will lead BHI’s external partnerships and visibility strategy, managing key external relationships and overseeing the Seat at the Table (SATT) and partnerships portfolio. Your goal will be to expand the Institute’s global network and increase visibility for its experts across influential platforms. As a core member of BHI’s global marketing team, you will also drive multi-channel campaigns to position BHI and its thought leaders effectively—both within BCG and in the broader public sphere. In addition, you will support events hosted by the Institute. • Oversee BHI’s participation in global platforms and strategic partnerships, including External Partnerships and the Seat at the Table (SATT) portfolio., • Cultivate relationships with key external partners (e.g., media, event organizers, academic and research institutions) to enhance BHI’s reputation and reach., • Formulate and implement our global partnership strategy in collaboration with key stakeholders., • Identify and pursue high-impact opportunities for BHI experts to publish, speak, and engage on global platforms (e.g., Harvard Business Review, MIT Sloan Management Review, Davos, Fortune)., • Collaborate with BHI content teams to align messaging with BCG’s broader priorities and capabilities., • Serve as a connector between BHI experts and relevant stakeholders—both internally and externally—to identify and promote impactful content., • Identify opportunities for improvement and innovation in content delivery, amplification, and audience engagement, including KPI setup and measurement., • Design and implement integrated marketing campaigns to promote BHI’s research and thought leadership across digital, social, and event channels What You'll Bring • 8–10 years of relevant B2B marketing experience, ideally within professional services, consulting, or a think tank environment., • Proven ability to develop and execute global marketing strategies, with a focus on positioning thought leadership content., • Strong track record of managing external partnerships, including media outlets, global organizations, and high-profile event platforms., • Experience organizing events for senior- and executive-level audiences., • Experience designing and executing impactful marketing campaigns for book launches is an advantage., • Data-driven and analytical mindset, with the ability to measure campaign performance and use insights to optimize outcomes., • Excellent stakeholder management skills, particularly when engaging senior leaders in collaborative, cross-functional settings., • Comfort operating in a global, matrixed organization and partnering across geographically dispersed teams., • Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment., • Strong intellectual curiosity and comfort engaging with complex content, with the ability to distill and communicate it clearly to diverse audiences., • Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality execution., • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred., • Familiarity with marketing tools and platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics, Marketo, and Tableau is a plus., • Quick learner, open to experimenting with new tools and approaches., • Excellent written and spoken English communication skills. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. (Click here )( for more information on E-Verify.

The Business Hawthorn One are proud to be partnering with an ambitious, multi-entity organisation to recruit a Financial Operations Manager job. Our client is a well-established and fast-evolving business, with a growing international footprint. Operating across multiple jurisdictions, the organisation has experienced sustained growth in recent years through a combination of strategic expansion and operational development. The business is entering its next phase, investing heavily in systems, infrastructure and leadership capability to support long-term scalability. With an increasing focus on financial governance, cash visibility and robust control frameworks, this is a pivotal time to join an exciting business who are people focused and have an exceptional culture. The organisation combines entrepreneurial energy with strengthening international structure, offering the opportunity to step into a role where you can make a genuine impact during a period of transformation and continued growth. The Role In this Financial Operations Manager Job, you will oversee a transactional team (AP) and (AR) teams, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact by integrating some core process. The business is at an exciting stage in their journey growing, evolving and strengthening its financial infrastructure to support long-term scalability. Cash, controls and operational visibility have never been more important. And thats where you come in. As Financial Operations Manager youll have the full autonomy to make this a best in class environment. To define what best practice looks like. To put robust, scalable processes in place and ensure they genuinely work from start to finish. Youll be trusted to take ownership. To challenge where needed. To operate with a firm but fair approach. To bring conviction to your decisions and be able see them through to completion. This is a role for someone who understands what a strong end-to-end transactional process should look like, enjoys testing it, refining it, and embedding it. Someone who doesnt just identify improvements but drives them through to completion. Your role as Operational Finance Manager will cover ensuring the accurate and timely invoicing, supplier payments and customer collections are all working as they should be both from a people perspective and a process perspective. You will own all month end close processes related to transactional finance. You will also run a number of projects, including identifying inefficiencies and identify measurable improvements and leading automation initiatives. You will work closely with a number of stakeholders across the business, all driving impactful change collaboratively. This is a role for you if you enjoy being in a leadership position, being in the detail, making improvements and seeing them through to completion. Youll take pride in building a function that works, not just on paper, but in practice. And youll enjoy developing those around you, demonstrating strong leadership and setting the tone for accountability and high standards. If youre motivated by visibility, ownership and the opportunity to shape something meaningful this is a role where you can truly make your mark. Youll be a confident finance professional who leads from the front. Firm but fair in your approach Strong knowledge and experience of managing a transactional finance team Comfortable challenging constructively Clear in your expectations Decisive, with strong follow-through Passionate about continuous improvement Energised by business partnering and cross-functional collaboration Experience Qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) Or Qualified by Experience 3+ years experience in transactional finance management Experience in High Volume, multi Entity environment preferred Comfortable operating in a fast paced environment where no 2 days are the same TPBN1_UKTJ

Alchem Partners are excited to be engaged as the search partner to a global manufacturing business, who support a number of industries all over the world. An innovative business, taking pride in their technical dedication and customer focus with sites globally. Our client seeks to recruit an experienced Warehouse Manager who will be responsible for supervising all activities of the department including overseeing team performance, expediting the receiving and shipping of goods, and ensuring efficient, effective and organised storage and stock inventory. The warehouse manager must be a detail-oriented multi-tasking proven leader who is able to streamline and continually drive continuous improvement activities to help drive health and safety standards, department performance and overall profitability and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities • Proactively implement, promote, communicate and police health and safety standards and targets. Target of zero accidents / hazards or near misses per month., • Fully manage the warehouse and chemicals team including playing an active role in recruitment, performance management and employee development., • Improve the general skillset of warehouse and chemicals team members and bridge skills gaps as identified., • Identify weekly and monthly warehouse and chemicals throughput by liaising with production planners and heads of departments., • Supervise daily activities of the warehouse and chemicals, including use of A3 methodology to permanently close out customer complaints, inventory control systems, internal system performance, space management, logistics, floor productivity, and shipping. Customer complaints target to reduce to zero., • Schedule and oversee the warehouse and chemicals team to meet the demands of the business and manage the flow and quality of work to maximise efficiency and minimise department costs i.e., absence / overtime / cost of complaints / double handling., • Identify, cost, plan and implement department improvement projects referring to Pareto principles., • Manage the inspection of equipment, tools, and machinery regularly, and oversee general maintenance as needed., • Meet regularly with warehouse and chemicals team to review, analyse, and develop actionable plans for productivity and loss prevention., • Oversee and manage logistics utilised to transport products to customers, communicating with air freight companies and drivers to ensure the efficient delivery of goods. Required experience: Skills & Qualifications - Essential • Proven experience in a warehouse lead role within a manufacturing environment, • Proven experience of implementing change / managing improvement projects to maximise the utilisation and workflow for a growing business, • Proficient knowledge of warehouse procedure and policy, • Proficient management / use of warehouse inventory systems, • Proficient and proven implementation of warehouse storage systems, • Time management, • Strong commercial awareness, • Ability to work with all levels of company staff, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Numeracy skills and an understanding of finance for stock management, • Proven Health & Safety skills, • FLT Licence Skills & Qualifications – Desirable • Experience using SAP / SAP Hana or an equivalent ERP system, • IOSH Trained, • ILM Trained, • First Aid at Work, • Lean / Six Sigma In return our client is offering a salary of c£45,000 - £50,000pa, 32 days holiday, benefits. *Please kindly note, whilst we endeavour to respond to all candidate applications, due to the very high response rate across our various advertising campaigns, we may only be able to reply to candidates who match the position, thank you. About us: Alchem Partners are a UK based, international Search business, we pride ourselves on a personable and process driven approach ensuring the very best levels of service. As acknowledged specialists in a number of disciplines, we support the Chemical and associated industries by providing a truly consultative service to our clients and candidates alike

5S Recruitment are supporting one of the largest packaging manufacturers out there in their search for a Continuous Improvements Lead. As Continuous Improvements Lead you will be responsible for the continued advancement of Operational Excellence and lean transformation across the site, particularly focusing on the shop floor. This role will have key focus on achieving world-class results in safety, quality, delivery and cost as well as responsibility for building and maintaining a culture of continuous operational improvements on site. The role will support and develop the sites culture, capability, Health & Safety, Quality, Cost and delivery across the site. In terms of reporting structure, the Continuous Improvement Lead will report directly to the Manufacturing Manager. In the absence of the Manufacturing Manager, the Continuous Improvement Lead will report to the Plant Manager. Core Accountabilities • Facilitate and manage the annual Productivity Improvement Programmes across the site., • Review of adherence to plan and to report out at the end of each month., • Lead effective structured sessions on Ideas generation and prioritisation., • Provide coaching and mentorship to all levels of the organisation, becoming the go to person for new ideas and initiatives., • Keep financial recording and programme health data up to date (Productivity tracker)., • Identify continuous improvement projects based on operational and financial data based on observation and discussion., • To manage a variety of continuous improvement projects simultaneously, ensuring all projects are managed using established lean processes and project governance., • Develop data driven presentations and business cases that provide analytical insight and recommendations on standardisation and process improvement., • Analyse and improve manufacturing processes, so that efficiencies are improved, and waste is reduced. Profitability and Growth: • Lead efforts to identify and implement opportunities that will enhance profitability and growth for the site., • To complete post implementation data reviews to ensure successful project delivery has been achieved and participate in defining standards of improvement success., • Ensure all projects are closed with robust control plans., • Support site teams in Lean methodology through theoretical and practical training on standard work, structured problem solving and Lean waste., • Establish a local CI strategy development plan aligned to the Site Strategy plans., • Ensure collaborative working towards common fit for the future goals while developing and embedding a positive Continuous Improvement culture across the site., • Liaise with other Continuous Improvement Specialists at other company facilities to ensure that best practice is captured and replicated to support Continuous Improvement across the business., • Lead the development and the implementation of a continuous improvement / LEAN strategy and communicate and embed the cultural change., • Work with key business stakeholders to build a continuous improvement environment to support an ongoing program of change., • To introduce standard practices on each Continuous Improvement project to ensure sustainability., • To ensure that effective working relationships are developed within the Technical, engineering, production and Quality teams., • Develop and manage systems for the continual analysis and review of quality and operations performance against the control plans, targets, budget metrics, and KPIs, • Continually identify continuous improvement opportunities from the data analysis, value stream map and other business inputs, for improvements in Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery, • Continue to develop the data capture and process control system on machines and processes., • Collaborate with Technical manager & engineering Manager to lead and drive Continuous Improvement projects ranging from improvements, new machinery, new processes, reduction in labour times and all strategic projects., • Daily problem-solving of manufacturing problems and timely solution implementation., • Support the introduction of new products, development of all products and processes and the coaching and delivery of the engineering team., • Coordinate the Phase Gate process to ensure the R&D team objectives are achieved. This is an immediate opportunity, if you are interested please apply as soon as possible to 5S Recruitment Limited

Our client, a industry leader in the Offshore sector is looking to recruit a Commercial Manager on a permanent basis as part of business growth plans. The Commercial Manager is responsible for driving profitable growth by managing customer relationships, developing commercial strategies, overseeing contracts and pricing, and coordinating with production, finance, and supply chain to ensure commercial success. The role ensures the company maximises revenue, maintains healthy margins, and delivers strong customer satisfaction. Candidates with a background in Sales/ Business Development within the offshore/ subsea industry would be ideal however those with experience in the Nuclear or Wind sectors would also be advantageous as part of continued growth strategies. Ideally candidates will have a background in managing a team within a commercial/ sales based environment Key Responsibilities Commercial Strategy & Growth Develop and implement commercial strategies aligned with company objectives. Identify new market opportunities and support business development efforts. Analyse market trends, competitor activity, and pricing movements. Lead the commercial input into business planning and budgeting. Customer & Account Management Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and distributors. Lead negotiations on contracts, pricing, terms, and service agreements. Oversee customer onboarding, ensuring clear communication of requirements. Resolve escalated customer issues with a focus on profitability and service excellence. Pricing & Contracts Manage pricing structures, quotations, tenders, and contract renewals. Ensure accurate and competitive costing models working with finance and operations. Monitor contract performance, profitability analysis, and compliance. Financial & Performance Management Track commercial KPIs including revenue, margin, and forecast accuracy. Support financial planning through demand forecasting and sales analysis. Lead initiatives to reduce commercial risk and improve margin. Internal Collaboration Work closely with production, supply chain, engineering, and finance to align commercial commitments with operational capability. Provide commercial oversight on product development, costings, and change management. Represent the commercial function in cross-functional meetings. Leadership Manage and develop a small commercial and sales administration team. Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer focus. Skills & Experience Required Essential Proven experience in a commercial, sales, or business management role within manufacturing or industrial sectors. Strong financial acumen with experience in pricing, costings, and contract negotiation. Excellent negotiation, influencing, and communication skills. Ability to interpret technical information and work alongside production teams. Strong analytical skills and experience with forecasting and budgeting. Ability to balance customer needs with company profitability requirements. Desirable Experience in Manufacturing Knowledge of MRP systems. Project management experience. Experience managing a team. 4. Qualifications Degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, or related discipline (or equivalent experience). Commercial or leadership qualifications beneficial but not essential. 5. Personal Attributes Commercially driven with a problem-solving mindset. Confident, credible, and able to engage at all levels internally and externally. Highly organised with excellent attention to detail. Resilient, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Revenue growth vs budget. Gross margin performance. Contract success rate (quotes won vs submitted). Customer satisfaction/retention. Forecast accuracy. On-time response to tenders/quotations