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Polaris Education Executive Headteacher Reports to: Managing Director of Education Location: South East and East of England Salary: Circa £70,000 per annum plus car allowance Contract: Full Time, Permanent Start Date: ASAP Job Description Overview Polaris Education is seeking an Executive Headteacher to lead the Polaris South East and East of England region, overseeing up to six schools, including leading the opening of at least one new school. This is an exciting and influential role for a visionary leader with a strong background in curriculum, school improvement, SEND, and commercial acumen. The successful candidate will report to the Managing Director of Education and will work collaboratively with the leadership team to support and embed the Care Connect Consolidate strategy across the portfolio. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Leadership and School Improvement • Provide visionary leadership for up to six schools within the specified region, focusing on maintaining high educational standards and fostering a positive school culture, • Work alongside organic growth project managers to spearhead the opening of new schools, managing all aspects of the provision, including regulatory compliance, staffing and operational readiness, • Drive school improvement initiatives, working closely with Headteachers to deliver high-quality outcomes for students, particularly those with complex SEND needs, • Oversee the implementation of the Care Connect Consolidate strategy across the schools, embedding Polaris' core values and ensuring consistency of approach, • Work closely with the Managing Director of Education and colleagues within the central team to ensure that schools are suitably resourced and supported effectively to achieve the best outcomes for children, • Lead on assigned key strategic projects and initiatives across the portfolio to enhance school performance, • Collaborate with other senior leaders across Polaris to support shared best practices 1. Line Management and Staff Development • Line manage Headteachers, providing mentorship, supervision, guidance, and performance management to ensure that each school meets its educational and operational goals, • Support professional development and leadership growth within each school's senior leadership team, fostering a collaborative and supportive leadership culture, • Work with the Learning and Development team to deliver training programmes for school leaders on building and maintaining effective relationships with external stakeholders, • Provide guidance on managing HR issues, including grievance and disciplinary procedures, and support in conducting investigations, • Facilitate training on interviewing, candidate selection, and best practices in HR management 1. Curriculum, Teaching and Learning Quality Assurance • Lead the rigorous monitoring, evaluation and continuous improvement of the curriculum, teaching and learning across all schools, ensuring provision is ambitious, inclusive and responsive to the individual needs of pupils, • Ensure that curriculum design and delivery provide appropriate stretch, challenge and aspiration for all learners, particularly those with more complex SEND profiles, • Maintain a clear focus on preparing pupils effectively for their next steps, including further education, employment and independent living, through carefully sequenced learning, meaningful experiences and personalised pathways, • Embed robust and proportionate progress tracking systems that accurately capture small-step progress and inform teaching, • Ensure pupils have access to appropriate, recognised and accredited qualifications wherever possible, • Regularly review and refine provision to ensure alignment with current frameworks, statutory requirements and regulatory expectations, including Ofsted and ISSR, and promote the consistent use of evidence-informed and developmentally appropriate pedagogical approaches to secure strong outcomes for every child 1. SEND Expertise and Stakeholder Engagement • Ensure schools are compliant with the SEND Code of Practice and oversee provision for children with complex needs such as Autism, ADHD, FASD and trauma-related needs, • Champion therapeutic and trauma-informed practices, working closely with staff to embed the Polaris therapeutic model, providing child-centred individualised support that promotes emotional resilience and self-regulation, • Ensure all schools meet the requirements of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and offer high-quality, inclusive educational experiences, • Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including local authorities, community organisations and industry partners, • Communicate effectively to manage expectations and foster positive collaborations, • Engage with stakeholders to support school improvement and secure additional resources or support 1. Strategic Safeguarding Responsibility • Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the region, providing guidance and support on safeguarding issues and liaising with external agencies as necessary, • Develop and implement a strategic safeguarding framework across all schools in the region, • Ensure that safeguarding policies and procedures are robust, up-to-date, and compliant with legal requirements, • Oversee the implementation of safeguarding practices, including training for staff on child protection and safeguarding, • Monitor and review safeguarding practices and address any areas of concern promptly and effectively 1. Regulatory and Compliance • Ensure all schools within the portfolio meet the Independent School Standards (ISS), Ofsted requirements and safeguarding regulations, • Lead inspections and external reviews, ensuring that schools are always prepared for regulatory scrutiny, • Oversee risk management and quality assurance processes across the schools 1. Business Model and Commercial Acumen • Lead with a strong commercial understanding of the business model, ensuring schools are financially sustainable and operationally efficient, • Strategically manage consultations and referrals from local authorities, overseeing admissions, initial assessments and funding negotiations, including pupil premium grants, • Engage with schools and external stakeholders to manage at-risk placements and ensure that each child's needs are met through personalised educational plans and interventions, • Oversee budget management for the schools, ensuring effective utilisation of resources, cost-effective procurement of goods and services and financial sustainability, • Understand and manage EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization) to achieve financial targets, • Take responsibility for revenue generation and utilisation, including managing pupil premium grants and other funding sources 1. Care, Compassion and Growth Mindset • Foster a caring, compassionate and empathetic school culture, with a focus on emotional wellbeing for pupils and staff, • Demonstrate a growth mindset and inspire others to continually improve their practice and strive for excellence, • Build strong relationships with pupils, staff, parents, colleagues in residential services and the wider community to promote a shared vision for inclusive education Person Specification • Essential: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with significant experience in educational leadership roles such as Regional Director, Education Lead or Principal, • National qualification for Headship (NPQH) National Professional Qualification for Executive Leadership (NPQEL)/ Higher degree in Education leadership, • Desirable: Multi-site leadership experience with proven ability to lead new school openings and manage large-scale projects, • Essential: Proven experience in leading SEND provision and working with children with complex needs, including Autism, ADHD, FASD and trauma-related conditions, • Essential: Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice, Independent School Standards (ISS) and Ofsted regulatory requirements, • Essential: Demonstrated school improvement experience with a track record of raising educational standards, • Essential: Therapeutic and trauma-informed approach to education and behaviour management, • Essential: In-depth knowledge of strategic safeguarding practices and experience in leading safeguarding initiatives, • Essential: Excellent commercial acumen and experience in managing financial sustainability in schools, including handling local authority consultations and referrals, • Essential: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, • Compassionate and empathetic, with a passion for improving outcomes for vulnerable students What We Offer • The opportunity to lead a growing portfolio of specialist schools within a supportive and innovative organisation, • A platform to drive meaningful change in SEND education, with autonomy to shape the future of the schools you lead, • A collaborative leadership environment, offering opportunities for professional development and career progression, • A chance to make a significant impact on the educational experiences of pupils with complex needs How to Apply Please submit your CV and cover letter to _ or call for an informal chat on 07920 212308. Join Polaris Education and lead a region of schools dedicated to providing exceptional, inclusive education for children with complex needs! PandoLogic. Category:Education, Keywords:Education Project Manager, Location:Milton Keynes, ENG-MK17 8LX

\n \n \nPrivate Client Solicitor / Legal Executive (5+ PQE)\n \n \n Milton Keynes | £50,000 - £70,000 DOE \n An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to join a busy and established Private Client team. \n You'll handle a varied caseload including: \n\n • Wills\n, • Probate and Estate Administration\n, • Lasting Powers of Attorney\n, • Trusts\n, • Inheritance Tax and Estate Planning\n, • Court of Protection matters\n\n The successful candidate will have at least 5 years' PQE, strong technical knowledge across Private Client matters, and the ability to manage their own caseload with minimal supervision. Experience working with high-net-worth clients would be advantageous, as would a STEP qualification. \n This is a great opportunity to join a supportive team offering high-quality work, genuine career development, and a strong focus on client care. \n \n \nWhat's on Offer\n \n \n\n • £50,000 - £70,000 DOE\n, • Private medical insurance\n, • Life assurance\n, • Pension scheme\n, • 26 days' holiday plus bank holidays\n, • Ongoing training and development\n, • Full-time or part-time considered\n, • Excellent long-term career prospects\n\n For a confidential discussion and further information, please get in touch. \n \n \n \n Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development & Marketing Executive based in Milton Keynes for one of our clients on a Full time permanent basis.Summary of the Business Development & Marketing Executive roleSalary: £30,000 - £33,000Location: Milton KeynesType of Contract: PermanentHours: Monday – Friday 9am-5pmResponsibilities of the Business Development & Marketing ExecutiveManaging and attending events and webinars as well as external networking eventsProducing PowerPoint slides, delegate packs and corporate gifts for seminars and eventsLeading and attending BD meetings, recording and following up actionsKeeping the CRM system up to date with key contact detailsCoordinating photoshoots for new starters and PR opportunitiesPromoting content via social media platformsAssisting with internal and external communicationsDealing with ad hoc business development and marketing tasksRequirements for a successful Business Development & Marketing ExecutivePrevious experience in eventsPrevious experience in Business developmentFull driving licence and access to a carFlexibility to work hours needed to meet business requirementsIT literate and proficient in Microsoft OfficeHigh level of accuracy and attention to detailExcellent communication skillsExcellent organisational and time management skillsAbout Allstaff RecruitmentWe're an independent recruitment specialist based in Bedfordshire, supporting businesses across Bedford, Milton Keynes, and surrounding areas. We recruit for permanent, temporary, and contract roles across multiple sectors.Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruitment Specialists will review your application shortly. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we can't respond to everyone directly. If you don't hear from us within seven days, please assume you have not been successful this time.TPBN1_UKTJ

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Client Marketing Executive to join our Marketing team. You will drive the commercial performance and category growth of Brioche Pasquier brands across national and regional retail accounts. Support the Marketing Manager in delivering the site’s Business Development Plan. Drive category strategy, retailer performance, shopper insight and merchandising excellence. About the Role: Recognise opportunities for category growth through the analysis of customer, market, tends, consumer behaviour and shopper data. Prepare and deliver category reviews, retailer presentations and business development plans that drive customer and brand performance in collaboration with the Sales Team. Take ownership of category performance by delivering insightful analysis and commercially focused recommendations. Support innovation launches, range reviews, promotional activities and annual commercial planning to achieve business objectives. Support efficient execution of category plans through clear communication and structured processes. Act as an ambassador for Brioche Pasquier brands, products and category vision. Collaborate openly with Sales, Marketing teams and clients to ensure effective delivery of projects and plans. Conduct regular store visits to evaluate execution and identify improvements for our brand visibility. Maintain strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders to support long-term growth. About You: Strong interest in FMCG products and consumer trends, with the ability to develop an in-depth understanding of the 4 Ps (Product/Place/Price/Promotion) and category dynamics. Proactive and solution-oriented. Collaborative team player who works effectively across functions. Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced environment. Results-driven with strong attention to detail. Desirable skills and experience: Experience using market and retailer data sources (e.g. Circana/IRI, Kantar, Nielsen or retailer portals). Proficient in Microsoft Office, retailer panels, merchandising software and category analysis tools. About Brioche Pasquier: This is your opportunity to work for one of the largest food manufactures in Europe, Brioche Pasquier. We have been present in the UK for over 2 decades and sell a range of French bakery products to major UK food retailers, wholesale and food service markets. The company is still family run and has a culture reflective of the closeness and respect this brings with a history reaching back to 1936. We are still a growing international company with a strong manufacturing presence in Europe, South Korea and USA and products presence in over 50 other countries. We are at our 240,000 sq. ft. technologically advanced production facility to service the UK market in order to continue the strong growth of the company. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a category-leading brand and an exciting stage in the history of the business

The Head of Financial Planning & Analysis is a key role for the future of this business. You will be leading the FP&A function, ensuring the organisation's financial health and supporting strategic decision-making. This role is perfect for someone with strong expertise in strategising, budgeting, forecasting, and financial management, and team management experience. \n Client Details \n Our client is a highly reputable well established growing business, looking to take a more commercial approach for their future. The business is based on the outskirts of Milton Keynes, with parking on site. They offer an excellent benefits package, hybrid working and a flexible hours. \n Description \n The purpose of this Head of Financial Planning & Analysis role is to provide senior leadership of the business's financial planning, management reporting, and business partnering functions, and to design, implement, and continuously improve the processes, tools, and analytical frameworks that support sound financial decision-making across the company and its subsidiaries. \n The postholder is accountable for the accuracy, timeliness, and quality of management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis. The role requires the identification and resolution of complex financial problems, the exercise of independent professional judgement, and the production of evidence-based recommendations on matters of strategic significance. \n The role leads the Finance Business Partnering function and is responsible for developing organisational capability, improving financial understanding across the company and embedding a culture of evidence-based decision making that supports delivery of their strategic objectives. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead the financial planning and business partnering function, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, long-term financial planning and financial sustainability.\n, • Develop and embed robust financial planning frameworks, performance management processes and financial modelling standards to support strategic decision-making.\n, • Provide strategic financial advice and challenge to the CFO, Executive Team, and other senior stakeholders.\n, • Lead the financial evaluation of major investments, business cases, partnerships, organisational change initiatives and commercial opportunities.\n, • Deliver high-quality management information, financial analysis, forecasting and performance reporting to support governance and decision-making.\n, • Build strong relationships with senior leaders, acting as a trusted strategic adviser on financial and resource planning matters.\n, • Lead, develop and inspire the Finance Business Partnering team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and professional development.\n, • Drive financial literacy, commercial awareness and planning capability.\n, • Monitor financial, regulatory and sector developments, identifying risks, opportunities and actions to strengthen organisational performance.\n, • Deputise for the Chief Financial Officer when required.\n\n \n Profile \n A successful Head of Financial Planning & Analysis should have: \n\n • \n Qualifications \n \n • Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).\n \n Experience & Knowledge \n \n • Significant post-qualification experience in financial planning, forecasting, FP&A, business partnering and management reporting within a complex organisation.\n, • Proven track record of providing strategic financial advice and influencing executive, board-level and governance decisions.\n, • Experience of leading, developing and transforming high-performing finance teams through change.\n, • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across senior leadership teams and with external partners.\n, • Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for both financial and non-financial audiences.\n, • Demonstrable experience of improving financial processes, reporting, planning and performance management frameworks.\n, • Strong strategic planning, analytical and financial modelling skills, with the ability to evaluate complex issues and support organisational decision-making.\n, • Sound judgement, commercial awareness and a proactive approach to problem-solving, continuous improvement and organisational effectiveness.\n, • Experience acting as a deputy to a CFO, Finance Director or equivalent senior finance leader is desirable\n \n\n Job Offer \n\n • Competitive salary ranging from £70,000 to £80,000 per annum, depending on experience.\n, • Hybrid working arrangement, offering flexibility and work-life balance.\n, • Opportunity to work in a meaningful role and manage a great team!\n, • Supportive company culture with a focus on professional development.\n, • Permanent position with a medium-sized organisation based on the outskirts of Milton Keynes.\n\n If you are ready to take on a leadership role in financial planning and contribute to an organisation that makes a difference, apply today!

Reed Finance are delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded organisation to recruit a Head of FP&A. \n This is an exceptional opportunity for a qualified finance leader to join a complex and evolving organisation at a pivotal stage in its development. Leading a commercial finance team and reporting directly to the Board, you will play a key strategic role in shaping financial planning, forecasting, business partnering, and performance management capabilities. \n Duties Include: \n\n • Leading the development and continuous improvement of the organisation's financial planning framework, including annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial projections.\n, • Establishing organisation-wide planning methodologies, financial modelling standards, and performance management frameworks.\n, • Providing strategic oversight of management information and financial performance reporting.\n, • Leading the financial evaluation of major investments, growth initiatives, partnerships, and commercial opportunities.\n, • Developing and maintaining complex financial models including scenario planning, investment appraisals, and sustainability assessments.\n, • Supporting the continued development of forecasting, planning, and reporting capabilities across the organisation.\n, • Providing expert financial challenge, support, and guidance to senior stakeholders.\n, • Preparing and presenting reports, business cases, financial models, and strategic analyses for executive and governance forums.\n, • Translating complex financial information into clear recommendations for both finance and non-finance audiences.\n, • Leading, coaching, and developing the Finance Business Partnering team.\n, • Building strong relationships with senior leaders across multiple business functions.\n, • Supporting strategic resource allocation and organisational decision-making.\n, • Leading forecasting and financial sustainability assessments.\n, • Driving continuous improvement across financial planning and business partnering activities.\n\n Requirements: \n\n • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).\n, • Significant experience leading financial planning, forecasting, FP&A, or business partnering functions within a complex organisation.\n, • Proven leadership experience managing and developing high-performing finance teams.\n, • Strong experience producing management reporting and financial insight for senior stakeholders.\n, • Advanced financial modelling, forecasting, and analytical skills.\n, • Demonstrable experience supporting strategic decision-making at Executive, Board, or Committee level.\n, • Strong commercial acumen and the ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery.\n, • Experience driving process improvements and enhancing financial planning capabilities.\n\n The Business: \n Our client is a highly respected organisation with a strong reputation for delivering excellence within its sector. With an ambitious vision for the future, they are seeking a commercially minded finance leader who can provide robust financial insight to support growth, performance, and long-term success. \n Salary & Benefits: \n\n • Salary of £70,000pa - £80,000 per annum\n, • Comprehensive benefits package\n, • Hybrid working\n\n I'm keen to speak with experienced FP&A, Commercial Finance, and Finance Business Partnering leaders who are looking for an opportunity to shape strategy, influence senior decision-making, and lead a high-performing finance function within a complex organisation. \n If this opportunity sounds of interest, please submit your updated CV. \n

Executive Director of Transformation & Regional Delivery \n This is a pivotal Executive Team appointment, responsible for leading a significant phase in the charity's evolution. \n Hybrid working with regular travel as required across the UK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our client is a well-established national charity entering an exciting period of growth and transformation. This is a rare opportunity to join the Executive Team and play a key role in shaping the organisation's future direction and impact. \n The Opportunity \n Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will lead organisational transformation, regional service delivery, partnerships, volunteer engagement and people strategy. \n Working closely with Trustees and Executive colleagues, you will develop a regionally led operating model that strengthens local impact whilst ensuring national consistency and organisational excellence. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead organisational transformation and strategic delivery.\n, • Develop and implement a regional operating model across the UK.\n, • Build and strengthen partnerships and stakeholder relationships.\n, • Lead volunteer and community engagement strategy.\n, • Provide Executive oversight of the People function.\n, • Champion culture, leadership development and employee engagement.\n, • Work closely with the Board and Trustees on governance and performance.\n, • Monitor delivery against strategic objectives, budgets and risks.\n\n About You \n You'll bring: \n\n • Senior leadership experience within the charity, public or voluntary sector.\n, • A proven track record of leading transformation and change.\n, • Experience working with partnerships, communities or dispersed teams.\n, • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.\n, • Experience working with Boards and governance structures.\n, • The ability to translate strategy into measurable outcomes.\n, • An inclusive, collaborative and empowering leadership style.\n\n Package \n\n • 28 days holiday plus bank holidays\n, • 6% employer pension contribution\n, • Healthcare cash plan\n, • Life assurance\n, • Employee Assistance Programme\n, • Volunteer days\n, • Discounted gym membership\n, • Ongoing learning and development\n, • Free parking\n\n Location: Hybrid working with UK-wide travel. \n \n \n Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

\n We are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to lead the finance function of a large and complex, purpose-driven organisation during a period of transition. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role requiring a qualified finance professional with strong commercial acumen and a proven track record in interim or change-management positions. The successful candidate will act as a trusted deputy to the CFO, stepping in to represent finance at the most senior level when required, and will bring the confidence and credibility to challenge and constructively test thinking in Board and Executive discussions. \n Key Responsibilities \n \n\n • Provide strategic and commercial financial leadership to the Executive team and Board, ensuring robust financial management and control during the interim period\n, • Deputise for the CFO as required, including representing finance at Board and Executive level in their absence\n, • Constructively challenge and stress-test proposals, assumptions and strategic options in Board and senior leadership discussions, bringing independent commercial judgement\n, • Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes, with a strong commercial lens on performance and value creation\n, • Provide commercial insight and analysis to support decision-making, business development and investment appraisal\n, • Manage cash flow, treasury and financial risk\n, • Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and governance requirements\n, • Lead, develop and support the finance team\n, • Review and strengthen financial systems, processes and controls as required\n, • Support the organisation through any transition, restructuring or transformation activity relevant to the finance function\n, • Act as a key commercial business partner to other departments and senior stakeholders\n, • Prepare for and support the transition to a permanent finance leadership appointment, where applicable\n\n Candidate Requirements \n \n\n • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)\n, • Significant post-qualification experience at Finance Director or senior finance leadership level, with strong commercial finance experience\n, • Proven experience operating in an interim capacity, with the ability to add value quickly\n, • Demonstrable experience deputising for a CFO or equivalent senior finance leader\n, • Confidence and gravitas to challenge and influence at Board level\n, • Strong technical financial knowledge combined with commercial and strategic acumen\n, • Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills\n, • Experience managing finance functions through periods of change\n\n \n Send your CV now. \n Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. \n CMC Consulting is committed to equal opportunities. We do our best to ensure that the wording used in our job vacancies does not discriminate against any individual in any way. Please contact us if you feel that this is not the case.

Commercial Insurance Team Leader Location: Milton Keynes | Hybrid: 3 days office | Salary: £60,000 We are working with a forward-thinking, independent insurance brokerage in Milton Keynes, offering specialist insurance solutions to clients across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Commercial Insurance Team Leader to join their renewals team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Account Executive, Senior Account Handler or Team Leader to take the next step, managing their own commercial portfolio while leading and developing a small team. Key Responsibilities Manage your own commercial client portfolio and full renewal process Lead, support and develop a small renewals team Conduct training and regular 1-2-1s Review risks, advise on appropriate cover and negotiate with insurers Build strong client and insurer relationships Identify cross-sell and up-sell opportunities Maintain excellent customer service and accurate records You’ll Ideally Have Commercial/SME insurance experience as a Team Leader, Account Executive or Senior Account Handler Experience managing an existing book of business Strong insurance knowledge and negotiation skills Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities Leadership and team development experience CII qualification or willingness to work towards one Acturis user (desirable) Benefits Annual renewal bonus 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays Additional Christmas leave Income protection & life assurance Enhanced family-friendly leave Wellbeing support Cycle to work scheme CII qualification support If you’re an experienced Commercial Insurance professional looking for leadership responsibility, autonomy and genuine career development, we’d be keen to hear from you. Elite Staffing Solutions are acting as an employment agency for this role

Bennett & Game are representing a leading UK manufacturer and installer of premium aluminium glazing solutions, who are seeking a showroom-based Sales Executive to join their team and champion their market leading product range from a flagship Milton Keynes showroom. With a headcount of over 200 people and annual turnover in excess of £30 million, this is a well-established business known for transforming homes with high performance aluminium bifold doors, sliding doors, windows, entrance doors and bespoke glazed solutions for the residential market. You will be the face of the brand for homeowners, self-builders and designers visiting the showroom, guiding them through a broad collection of British made products and helping them create light filled, design led living spaces. This is an excellent opportunity for a consultative salesperson with a passion for high end home improvement products to join a respected, design focused business with strong growth, a powerful marketing presence and a reputation for outstanding customer experience. Sales Executive Salary & Benefits Salary: £30k - £40k basic (DOE) Realistic Earnings: £55k - £65k OTE 28 Days Holiday including BH On-site Parking Structured Training and Development Career progression opportunities into management and leadership roles. A supportive, family-run company culture focused on excellence and innovation.Sales Executive Job Overview Hours: Mon-Fri, plus occasional weekends and national exhibitions Sell top-tier aluminium bi-folding, sliding doors, windows, entrance doors, and glassroof systems to the general public, businesses and industry professionals. Handle pre-qualified enquiries with a focus on exceptional customer service via in showroom, phone, and email channels - No Cold Calling Guide customers from initial enquiry through project handover. Manage accounts for repeat and trade customers, working closely with architects, designers, builders, and end-users on projects ranging from simple upgrades to high end luxury schemeSales Executive Job Requirements Hard-working, results-orientated, with a 'can-do' attitude and willingness to go the extra mile for customers. Proven sales experience Professional, articulate, and customer-focused with an excellent telephone manner. Ability to embrace challenges and overcome hurdles. Full UK driving licence Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for

We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development & Marketing Executive based in Milton Keynes for one of our clients on a Full time permanent basis. Summary of the Business Development & Marketing Executive role Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 Location: Milton Keynes Type of Contract: Permanent Hours: Monday – Friday 9am-5pm Responsibilities of the Business Development & Marketing Executive Managing and attending events and webinars as well as external networking events Producing PowerPoint slides, delegate packs and corporate gifts for seminars and events Leading and attending BD meetings, recording and following up actions Keeping the CRM system up to date with key contact details Coordinating photoshoots for new starters and PR opportunities Promoting content via social media platforms Assisting with internal and external communications Dealing with ad hoc business development and marketing tasks Requirements for a successful Business Development & Marketing Executive Previous experience in events Previous experience in Business development Full driving licence and access to a car Flexibility to work hours needed to meet business requirements IT literate and proficient in Microsoft Office High level of accuracy and attention to detail Excellent communication skills Excellent organisational and time management skills About Allstaff Recruitment We’re an independent recruitment specialist based in Bedfordshire, supporting businesses across Bedford, Milton Keynes, and surrounding areas. We recruit for permanent, temporary, and contract roles across multiple sectors. Check out for our latest vacancies in your area and follow us on , and . **Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruitment Specialists will review your application shortly. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we can’t respond to everyone directly. If you don’t hear from us within seven days, please assume you have not been successful this time

Our sister company Snell Executive, are saerching for a Head of Product Management to lead EMEA strategy and lead a small team, feeding into the global data centre product strategy. The data centre market is evolving at pace. AI, hyperscale expansion, increasing power density, and demand for faster deployment are reshaping how infrastructure is designed, built, and connected. Our client is looking for an experienced Product Line Lead to drive the commercial success and strategic direction of a portfolio of physical infrastructure solutions serving the global data centre ecosystem. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who understands how products succeed within the data centre environment, not just on paper, but in the real world. You'll combine market insight, commercial ownership, product strategy, and team leadership to shape the future direction of a growing product portfolio. You will be the voice of the market inside the organisation, translating customer needs, competitor intelligence, and industry trends into profitable product strategies, successful launches, and long-term growth. If you've built your career around physical data centre infrastructure, connectivity, cabling, racks, power, cooling, containment, or adjacent technologies, this is an opportunity to lead at a strategic level while still maintaining close proximity to the market and customers. As Product Line Lead, you will own the commercial and strategic performance of your product portfolio from concept through to retirement. You'll work closely with engineering, operations, sales, marketing, and executive stakeholders to identify market opportunities, define product roadmaps, optimise portfolio performance, and deliver profitable growth. Alongside portfolio ownership, you'll lead and develop Product Managers within the team, creating a culture of accountability, commercial thinking, and high performance. Lead Product Strategy & Portfolio Growth Define and execute product line strategies aligned to business growth objectives Own product roadmaps, investment priorities, and lifecycle planning Identify emerging market opportunities within the global data centre ecosystem Translate customer and market intelligence into commercially successful products Drive Commercial Performance Operate the product line as a business, owning revenue, margin, and profitability Shape the Future Product Portfolio Lead the commercial contribution to product development and innovation programmes Define market requirements and target customer segments Build Strategic Market Relationships Develop relationships across the wider data centre ecosystem Establish partnerships with manufacturers, technology providers, industry stakeholders, and emerging market entrants Act as a market ambassador, representing the business with customers and key industry partners Lead People & Cross-Functional Teams Coach, mentor, and develop Product Managers and emerging talent Drive accountability, execution, and continuous improvement We're interested in speaking with commercially minded product leaders who combine strong business acumen with genuine knowledge of the physical data centre environment. Essential Experience Proven product leadership experience within a physical product environment Strong understanding of the data centre ecosystem and how infrastructure components interact Experience owning product strategy, roadmaps, pricing, and lifecycle management Strong commercial and financial acumen, including revenue and margin ownership Experience leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams Desirable Data centre infrastructure product expertise * Connectivity or telecommunications industry experience This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a strategically important product portfolio within a business operating at the heart of the global data centre market. You'll have genuine influence over product direction, investment decisions, market strategy, and commercial outcomes while leading a team and helping shape the next phase of growth. If you're a commercially focused product leader who understands what it takes to succeed in the physical data centre infrastructure market, we'd love to hear from you

Production Manager | Wolverton | £55,000 - £63,000 | Permanent The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Production Manager to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing organisation operating within the UK rail sector. You will play a key role in delivering a major rolling stock refurbishment programme, leading a workforce of approximately 55 employees alongside another Production Manager. Reporting to the Senior Production Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring production activities are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and to the required quality standards. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of day-to-day production operations, balancing resource planning, labour utilisation, team development and operational performance. You will work closely with engineering, quality and project teams to ensure production targets are achieved whilst driving a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Production Manager Key Responsibilities Production Leadership: Lead, motivate and develop a production workforce of approximately 55 employees, ensuring high levels of engagement and performance. Operational Delivery: Ensure production targets are achieved safely, efficiently and in line with quality, cost and delivery requirements. Resource Planning: Manage labour allocation, workforce utilisation and production resources to maximise operational efficiency. Health & Safety Compliance: Promote and maintain a strong safety culture, ensuring all activities comply with company procedures and industry standards. Performance Management: Monitor production performance, identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions where required. Continuous Improvement: Drive operational improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality and overall business performance. Team Development: Coach and develop employees, supporting skills development, succession planning and capability improvement. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Planning and Project teams to support successful programme delivery. Quality Management: Ensure products and services meet customer expectations and required quality standards throughout the production process. Problem Resolution: Proactively identify and resolve operational challenges, production constraints and resource issues. Ideal Production Manager Production Management Experience: Previous experience as a Production Manager or within a similar manufacturing leadership position. Manufacturing Background: Experience gained within heavy manufacturing environments, such as rail, automotive, aerospace or similarly regulated industrial environments. People Leadership: Proven track record of leading, developing and managing high-performing teams. Production Planning Expertise: Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling and resource management. Engineering Awareness: Good understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes. Performance Driven: Demonstrates a strong focus on operational performance, continuous improvement and achieving results. Problem Solver: Able to make sound decisions quickly and effectively within a fast-paced operational environment. Leadership Qualification: Level 4 Certificate in Leadership & Management, or willingness to work towards achieving the qualification. Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments. Resilient & Adaptable: Comfortable operating under pressure and managing competing priorities effectively. Location & Working arrangements Wolverton, Milton Keynes Fully site-based role Monday to Friday 37 hours per week Typical working hours of 7:30am - 3:30pm (with a reduced 5 hour working day on Fridays) Production Manager Salary £55,000 - £63,000 per annum, dependant on experience About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas – recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise – Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services. Ford & Stanley Recruitment – Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions. Ford & Stanley Executive Search – Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance – Performance coaching, training, and mental fitness. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy. Ref: Production Manager

A leading law firm is seeking a Business Development & Marketing Executive to join its Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire office. This role will support Partners and Fee Earners with business development activity, marketing initiatives and client engagement opportunities, helping to grow relationships and generate new business. The Role You will play a key role in delivering BD and marketing activity across the office, including: • Managing and attending internal and external events, webinars and networking opportunities • Supporting Partners and Fee Earners with individual and team BD plans • Preparing tenders, proposals, credentials and presentations for new business opportunities • Coordinating legal directory submissions • Maintaining and updating CRM systems with key contact information • Producing marketing materials including presentations, delegate packs and event resources • Supporting seminars, hospitality events and client engagement activities • Promoting firm content across social media channels • Supporting PR opportunities and internal communications • Recording BD meeting actions and supporting follow-up activity • Completing wider ad hoc marketing and business development tasks Requirements • Previous experience in a similar Business Development or Marketing role is essential • Experience within professional services or a law firm environment would be advantageous • Experience supporting tenders, proposals or pitches would be desirable • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Confident working with senior stakeholders, Partners and Fee Earners • Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint This is an excellent opportunity for a BD & Marketing professional looking to join a growing legal practice and play an important role in supporting client growth and business development activity. Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful

Area Sales Manager – Structural Building Materials A field sales role promoting our clients’ award-winning range of lintels and structural support building materials to national house builders and regional developers across the South East and South Central region. Package: circa £50k basic with a £5k bonus scheme + Hybrid company car 25 days holidays, which increases with service 5% employer pension contribution Healthcare Cashback Plan Life Assurance Additional benefits include access to an Employee Discount Scheme, Employee Recognition Awards and an Employee Assistance Programme Territory: South East, Home Counties and South Central The Role – Area Sales Manager: You’ll be selling an award-winning range of lintels and structural support building materials Tracking and winning projects with national house builders and regional developers There are framework agreements already in place with many of the national house builders, so a big part of the role will be developing relationships with their regional offices, tracking developments and winning projects You’ll also be prospecting and winning new regional house builders to add to your portfolio You’ll be supported by an internal estimating and technical team throughout the sales process The Successful Applicant - Area Sales Manager: You will already have field sales experience within the construction industry. Applicants with experience selling into house builders or developers will be readily received, although this is not essential You will be outgoing and confident, someone who naturally builds rapport and earns the trust and respect of their customers You will have first-class communication, business development and account management skills Our Client: A leading UK manufacturer of structural building materials Part of a much larger European group, offering excellent opportunities for career progression and advancement Achieving impressive and sustained growth through expansion, acquisition and innovation * Winners of numerous industry awards and accolades Apply Now! Please click on the ‘apply now’ link below to find out more about this Area Sales Manager role. Integra Outsourcing: Integra are a sales recruitment consultancy specialising in the recruitment of field sales professionals on a nationwide basis across a number of market sectors, but with an emphasis on the construction industry. Typically recruiting sales executive, sales representative, account executive, account manager, territory sales, area sales and Area Sales Manager positions. Key words for this role include: construction, graduate, trainee, lintels, building materials, building products, architects, specifiers, house builders, developers, contractors, field sales, account management, business development, Area Sales Manager, South East, South Central

CNC Sales Executive / Sales Engineer Location: Milton Keynes Salary: Up to £45,000 + Bonus + Company Phone & Laptop + Mileage Expenses Are you an experienced CNC Sales professional looking for a new opportunity, or an engineer looking to take the next step into a customer-facing sales role? We are working with an established engineering business based in Milton Keynes who are looking to add a CNC Sales Executive / Sales Engineer to their team. This is a great opportunity for someone with around 3 years' experience in CNC or machine tool sales, although candidates coming from a strong CNC machining or engineering background will also be considered. The Role This is a field-based, autonomous sales position, with a strong focus on getting out and visiting customers and developing long-term relationships. You'll spend your time on the road visiting engineering and manufacturing sites, understanding customer requirements, identifying opportunities and providing the right CNC machinery and engineering solutions. Importantly, you'll have full autonomy over how you manage your time. There is no expectation that you need to be constantly out on the road simply for the sake of it - if you are delivering results, developing relationships and hitting your targets, you'll have the freedom to manage your diary and decide where your time is best spent. The role will involve a mixture of new business development, account management and technical sales, working closely with customers across the manufacturing and engineering sectors. Key Responsibilities Developing new and existing customer relationships Regularly visiting customer sites across the region Identifying and following up on new sales opportunities Understanding customers' CNC and machining requirements Providing technical advice and recommending suitable solutions Preparing quotations and managing sales opportunities through to completion Building long-term relationships with engineering and manufacturing businesses Managing your own diary and customer visits with a high level of autonomy Working closely with internal technical and engineering teams Keeping up to date with CNC machinery and manufacturing technologies About You Ideally, you will have around 3 years' experience within CNC sales, machine tool sales or technical engineering sales. However, this isn't essential. We are also interested in speaking with candidates who have a strong CNC machining or engineering background and are looking to move into a sales-focused position. You'll ideally have: CNC / machine tool experience An engineering or manufacturing background Strong communication and relationship-building skills A commercial mindset The confidence to speak with customers at all levels A full UK driving licence The willingness to travel to customer sites What's on Offer? Up to £45,000 basic salary Bonus scheme Full autonomy over your diary and working day Field-based customer-facing role Company phone Company laptop Mileage expenses paid Monday-Friday position Opportunity to develop your career within a specialist engineering business Full support and training provided where required If you're an experienced CNC Sales Engineer or a CNC/engineering professional looking to move into technical sales and want a role where you're trusted to manage your own time and deliver results, we'd be keen to hear from you

Milton Keynes | £50,000 - £70,000 DOE An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to join a busy and established Private Client team. You'll handle a varied caseload including: • Wills, • Probate and Estate Administration, • Lasting Powers of Attorney, • Trusts, • Inheritance Tax and Estate Planning, • Court of Protection matters The successful candidate will have at least 5 years' PQE, strong technical knowledge across Private Client matters, and the ability to manage their own caseload with minimal supervision. Experience working with high-net-worth clients would be advantageous, as would a STEP qualification. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive team offering high-quality work, genuine career development, and a strong focus on client care. • £50,000 - £70,000 DOE, • Private medical insurance, • Life assurance, • Pension scheme, • 26 days' holiday plus bank holidays, • Ongoing training and development, • Full-time or part-time considered, • Excellent long-term career prospects Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website. #J-18808-Ljbffr

9-12 month contract role- Competitive Day Rates We are seeking an experienced Business Continuity Consultant to support the development, enhancement, and embedding of enterprise-wide resilience strategies. This is a business-facing, advisory-led role, suited to someone comfortable operating at C-suite and board level, translating risk and resilience concepts into clear commercial impact. The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure continuity planning is aligned to organisational priorities, regulatory expectations, and operational realities. • Partner with executive leadership and business units to shape and mature the organisation's Business Continuity (BC) and resilience framework, • Lead and facilitate Business Impact Analyses (BIAs) and risk assessments across key business functions, • Develop, review, and enhance business continuity and crisis management plans, • Provide strategic advisory to the board and senior leadership on resilience posture, risks, and mitigation approaches, • Design and deliver scenario exercises, workshops, and simulations, including board-level crisis rehearsals, • Ensure alignment with relevant standards (e.g. ISO 22301) and regulatory requirements, • Support the embedding of a resilience-first culture across the organisation, • Produce clear, concise reporting for executive audiences, translating technical risk into business impact, • Collaborate with IT, operations, risk, and compliance teams to ensure integrated continuity planning, • Proven experience in a Business Continuity / Resilience Consultant role within a complex organisation, • Strong stakeholder management skills, with credibility to engage at C-suite and board level, • Demonstrable experience delivering business-led continuity programmes (not purely IT/DR focused), • Excellent ability to translate risk into commercial and operational impact, • Experience facilitating senior-level workshops and crisis exercises, • Strong understanding of business continuity frameworks and best practice (e.g. ISO 22301), • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, • Pragmatic, outcome-driven approach with strong influencing capability, • Experience in regulated environments (e.g. financial services, utilities, or similar), • Professional certifications (e.g. CBCI, MBCI, ISO 22301 Lead Implementer/Auditor), • Exposure to enterprise risk management or operational resilience frameworks #J-18808-Ljbffr

At TECHNIA, we simplify product innovation with smart solutions that speed up time to market. Our expertise helps companies stay competitive by making processes efficient and transparent. In other words, we bring SMARTER PRODUCTS FASTER. At the forefront of everything we do are our TECHNIA Values: Go Explore, Keep Learning, Build Trust, Work Together and we are looking for a Client Solutions Executive who believes that these values make us stronger and embrace them as their own. Are you passionate about building strong relationships and helping clients achieve more with technology? We’re looking for a Junior New Business Sales Executive to join our team. This is an early mid-level sales role with a strong new-business focus, combined with responsibility for developing selected house accounts. The role is designed for someone who can create pipeline through outbound activity while also helping grow existing customer relationships where there is room for additional value. You will focus on generating new business opportunities through proactive outbound activity while supporting the growth of selected existing customer accounts. Success in this role comes from building pipeline, identifying customer needs, and creating opportunities for long-term commercial growth. Experience in software, engineering, manufacturing or technology would be advantageous but is not essential. We offer a dynamic, international environment and an exciting opportunity to work with impactful projects together with a dedicated team. • Attractive Benefits package (Pension, healthcare and many more benefits), • Competitive base salary plus commission, in line with a junior-level role., • Continuous training, support and focus on your personal and professional development, • A truly diverse working environment where differences are embraced and a family-friendly culture is promoted, • Opportunity to work with innovative products and forward-thinking clients. Supportive, collaborative, and growth-oriented environment. In this role, you’ll act as the main point of contact for assigned clients, ensuring their satisfaction, identifying growth opportunities, and driving business success through meaningful partnerships. • Generate new business through cold calling, email campaigns, LinkedIn outreach, and account research, • Identify and engage key decision-makers within engineering and manufacturing organisations, • Qualify opportunities and book meetings for your own pipeline and senior sales colleagues., • Maintain accurate CRM records and pipeline activity., • Develop a portfolio of existing customer accounts and identify opportunities for growth., • Support upselling and cross-selling of TECHNIA solutions., • Collaborate with sales, technical, and delivery teams to progress opportunities and deliver value to customers. TECHNIA has a diverse and inclusive environment. We are looking for qualified candidates irrespective of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion, national origin, disability, or age. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Business Development Manager – Water Utilities UK Wide / Home Based £60,000 – £70,000 Basic + OTE £80 - 100,000 + Excellent Company Car The Company This is a genuinely outstanding business to work for. Our client is an established international manufacturer with an exceptional reputation for its people, culture and the way it does business. Average employee tenure is around 10+ years , with many people having built careers spanning 20 years or more . The MD himself has been with the business for over two decades. That retention comes from a culture built around high standards, strong ethics, trust and autonomy . You'll be given the freedom to manage your territory and customers in your own way, while having an experienced and supportive team around you when you need them. It's a collaborative environment where people genuinely help each other and take pride in the business they work for. The Role You'll take responsibility for developing sales across the UK water utility sector . This is approximately 50% existing account development / 50% new business . You'll inherit a significant portfolio of established water authority customers, representing around £1m of existing business , while having considerable scope to grow both existing accounts and win new customers. The previous person in the position more than doubled sales during their four years in the role , so you're walking into something with genuine momentum rather than starting from scratch. You'll have considerable autonomy over how you develop the market – building relationships, identifying opportunities, influencing specifications, managing tenders and ultimately finding ways to win business. The Person We want to speak with proper salespeople who understand the UK water sector . Your exact product background is less important than your ability to build relationships and influence people. You could currently be selling instrumentation, metering, pumps, valves, process equipment, environmental solutions, technical services or another product into UK water authorities. What matters is that you: Know your way around the UK water sector Can develop existing accounts while still hunting for new business Build strong, credible customer relationships Have the tenacity to keep going when the first answer is "no" Are comfortable working autonomously Still genuinely enjoy selling This is a rare opportunity to inherit an established customer base with significant growth potential while joining a company where people tend to stay for the long term. How to Apply: Please submit your application online. Sales Recruit UK – We connect great sales people with great companies. We recruit at all levels from internal sales, sales executive, sales engineer, area sales manager, territory sales manager, business development manager, regional sales manager, national sales manager and sales director. Each candidate is interviewed during a thorough pre-screen process to ensure their needs are clarified and catered for. This vacancy is being advertised by Sales Recruit UK. The services offered by Sales Recruit UK are those of an employment agency. TPBN1_UKTJ

Supporting excellence on and off the track, our business functions are the backbone of our success. Our talented teams ensure everything runs at peak efficiency in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. If you’re passionate, driven, and ready to make an impact behind the scenes of elite motorsport, we want to hear from you! Help set Oracle Red Bull Racing (ORBR) apart from the competition through securing innovative and market-leading consumer partnerships, making our team the envy of the entire global sponsorship industry. This role is for a Commercial Manager who will support in securing new partnerships to take ORBR into the next phase of our commercial growth. You will help realise the ambition to become one of the worlds’ most revered and dynamic technology companies. You will be required to help maximise the organisation’s commercial revenue for supporting continued on-track and off-track success and development of our estate by being the most creative and inventive thinker in the industry. The primary focus will be on driving the business’ partnership sales pipeline and securing new innovative partnerships by working with the Head of Commercial with the support of a Commercial Executive. • Sales – Driving the sales pipeline, new lead development, securing meetings and building relationships with prospective partners at the most senior levels through managing inbound agency briefs, external approaches, leveraging existing relationships and building an industry network and profile., • Renewals – Support the Head of Commercial in evaluating existing contracts and working towards renewals to ensure stability amongst our network of partners and growth of these relationships., • Proposal Development – Working closely with wider Marketing team on the continued evolution of a full suite of bespoke and tailored sales materials, proposals and presentations to suit the needs of individual companies., • Prospect Management – Overseeing the maintenance of up-to-date records of all sales and business development contacts and activities., • Contracts – Support the closing of partnership deals including negotiation of commercial terms and working alongside our Legal team, • Agency Management – Develop strong and trusted day-to-day links with agency contacts to convert leads, • Insights and Data – Undertaking research into potential partnership prospects and other revenue generating business models., • Research Analysis – Understand and identify key analytics and data to support the sales process., • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Sales, Partnerships and/or Marketing role in similar environment, • Proven track record closing partnership agreements., • Highly experienced at creating outstanding sales proposals and literature., • Persuasive and highly competent with sales techniques, negotiation and closing deals., • Comfortable with working to stringent targets., • Competency at analysing data and insights., • Knowledge and experience of monetising data and diversifying revenue desirable., • Experience working with properties beyond sport – art, culture, music and lifestyle., • Experience working both in-house and agency side preferred., • An enviable black book of contacts. Ready to be part of a team that pushes boundaries both on and off the track? At Red Bull Racing, we believe in rewarding excellence and fuelling potential. As part of our Support Functions team, you’ll enjoy a competitive package of benefits, including: #J-18808-Ljbffr

Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $16 billion global provider of IT solutions and services. Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI’s concierge approach to help them solve what’s next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees – all 7,000 of them. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy: • Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority‑ and woman‑owned enterprise in the U.S., • Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities., • Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family., • World‑class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours. The Sr Solutions Architect at SHI plays a critical leadership role in shaping and delivering enterprise‑scale technology solutions. This role combines deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and strong project leadership to design, implement, and govern secure, scalable, and high‑performing architectures. As a trusted advisor, the Sr Solutions Architect bridges business objectives and technical execution, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, security standards, and modern technology frameworks, including cloud, data, AI, and Microsoft ecosystems. This individual partners closely with cross‑functional teams, clients, and stakeholders to drive innovation and deliver business value at scale. • Partner with business leaders, product owners, and technical teams to architect end‑to‑end, enterprise‑grade solutions aligned with strategic objectives., • Lead the development of Statements of Work (SOWs), architectural standards, reusable frameworks, and best practices to ensure consistent, high‑quality delivery., • Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies, platforms, and integration patterns to support digital transformation and innovation initiatives., • Translate complex business requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable technical solutions aligned with enterprise architecture principles., • Facilitate and lead solution design workshops, defining architecture, integrations, data flows, and system interactions., • Review and validate technical designs and implementation plans to ensure architectural integrity, performance, and scalability., • Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and security teams to oversee solution delivery, enforce governance, and ensure adherence to standards., • Support pre‑sales and client engagements by aligning solutions to customer needs, presenting architectural vision, and contributing to technical strategy., • Adaptability: Demonstrates agility in dynamic environments, proactively anticipating change and adjusting strategies to address evolving business and technical needs., • Executive Communication: Effectively communicates complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences, influencing decision‑making at all levels., • Documentation & Governance: Produces and maintains high‑quality architectural documentation, ensuring clarity, consistency, and adherence to standards., • Leadership: Leads by influence, mentoring teams, driving technical excellence, and fostering innovation across projects and initiatives., • Problem Solving: Anticipates risks, identifies root causes, and architects innovative, forward‑thinking solutions to complex challenges., • Collaboration: Drives cross‑functional alignment, enabling teams to work cohesively toward shared outcomes., • Self‑Leadership: Demonstrates initiative, continuous learning, and a commitment to advancing both personal expertise and organizational capability., • Deep expertise in cloud architecture across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud platforms., • Strong experience designing microservices‑based architectures, APIs, and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)., • Proven ability to architect solutions across enterprise systems, integration layers, and data platforms., • Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity principles, data privacy, and regulatory compliance frameworks., • Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, business‑focused insights and recommendations., • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automation tools, and infrastructure‑as‑code (e.g., Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation)., • Strong understanding of modern software development methodologies, including Agile and DevOps practices., • Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills., • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field required., • Master’s degree preferred., • 7+ years of experience in solutions architecture, system design, or senior‑level technical roles within enterprise environments., • Industry‑recognized certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or TOGAF strongly preferred. The compensation for this position is dependent on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual. SHI UK is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and we are dedicated to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process. Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status #J-18808-Ljbffr

At TECHNIA, we simplify product innovation with smart solutions that speed up time to market. Our expertise helps companies stay competitive by making processes efficient and transparent. In other words, we bring SMARTER PRODUCTS FASTER. At TECHNIA, we simplify product innovation with smart solutions that speed up time to market. Our expertise helps companies stay competitive by making processes efficient and transparent. In other words, we bring SMARTER PRODUCTS FASTER. At the forefront of everything we do are our TECHNIA Values: Go Explore, Keep Learning, Build Trust, Work Together and we are looking for a Client Solutions Executive who believes that these values make us stronger and embrace them as their own. Are you passionate about building strong relationships and helping clients achieve more with technology? We're looking for a Junior New Business Sales Executive to join our team. This is an early mid-level sales role with a strong new-business focus, combined with responsibility for developing selected house accounts. The role is designed for someone who can create pipeline through outbound activity while also helping grow existing customer relationships where there is room for additional value. You will focus on generating new business opportunities through proactive outbound activity while supporting the growth of selected existing customer accounts. Success in this role comes from building pipeline, identifying customer needs, and creating opportunities for long-term commercial growth. Experience in software, engineering, manufacturing or technology would be advantageous but is not essential. We offer a dynamic, international environment and an exciting opportunity to work with impactful projects together with a dedicated team. • Attractive Benefits package (Pension, healthcare and many more benefits), • Competitive base salary plus commission, in line with a junior-level role., • Continuous training, support and focus on your personal and professional development, • A truly diverse working environment where differences are embraced and a family- friendly culture is promoted, • Opportunity to work with innovative products and forward-thinking clients. Supportive, collaborative, and growth-oriented environment. In this role, you'll act as the main point of contact for assigned clients, ensuring their satisfaction, identifying growth opportunities, and driving business success through meaningful partnerships. • Generate new business through cold calling, email campaigns, LinkedIn outreach, and account research, • Identify and engage key decision-makers within engineering and manufacturing organisations, • Qualify opportunities and book meetings for your own pipeline and senior sales colleagues., • Maintain accurate CRM records and pipeline activity., • Develop a portfolio of existing customer accounts and identify opportunities for growth., • Support upselling and cross-selling of TECHNIA solutions., • Collaborate with sales, technical, and delivery teams to progress opportunities and deliver value to customers. TECHNIA has a diverse and inclusive environment. We are looking for qualified candidates irrespective of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion, national origin, disability, or age. We look forward to your application! #J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Milton Keynes / Hybrid Salary: Competitive + uncapped commission + benefits Start date: Immediate Serve First CX is a fast-growing customer experience (CX) provider, backed by £4.6M in growth funding. We partner with some of the UK's best-known brands across retail, hospitality, leisure, facilities management, and healthcare helping them deliver operational excellence, retain customers, and grow revenue. With a strong pipeline and fresh funding, we're scaling quickly and were looking for ambitious Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) to accelerate their career in B2B sales. This role will focus on our soon-to-be-launched Client Connect - a digital business reviews platform for enterprise B2B companies. We help clients reduce churn and unlock growth opportunities by transforming quarterly business reviews (QBRs) and ongoing feedback into actionable insights. This isn't high-volume, generic telesales. You'll be speaking with senior operators across enterprise and multi-site businesses about real commercial challenges. • Prospecting and engaging with senior decision-makers (Operations Directors, CX Leaders, HR Directors, Marketing Managers) across multiple industries., • Running multi-touch outreach campaigns (calls, LinkedIn, email, voicemail) to create meaningful conversations., • Qualifying leads against our ideal customer profile (ICP) and booking discovery calls for Account Executives., • Using HubSpot to track activity, manage pipelines, and refine outbound sequences., • Being the first point of contact for prospects creating curiosity and excitement about our solutions., • Proven tech & innovation: Alongside Client Connect, our ecosystem includes AI-powered next-gen feedback terminals, AuditPro:360, mystery shopping and Helpdesk solutions tools that solve real business problems, fast., • Clear career path: High performers can progress to Account Executive roles within 18 months., • Culture: A tight-knit team that thrives on energy, curiosity, and accountability no micromanagement, just the support to win., • A self-starter hungry to build a sales career., • Confident, articulate communicator with a consultative approach., • Resilient, target-driven, and comfortable with high outbound activity (30 to 50 quality calls a day)., • Curious about business problems, you lead with the prospects pain points, not the product., • Previous SDR, telesales, or customer-facing experience is ideal, but we're open to graduates or career changers with the right mindset., • Booking 8+ qualified discovery calls per month., • Maintaining consistent activity levels across calls, LinkedIn, and email., • Building relationships with our Dream 500 target accounts., • Contributing directly to Serve First CX's growth as we scale into new sectors., • £30K base salary + uncapped commission, • Hybrid working (office 2-3 days per week after training), • Quarterly team socials and incentives, • Clear progression opportunities in a high-growth scale-up If you're hungry to learn fast, develop world-class sales skills, and join one of the UK's fastest-growing CX innovators - we'd love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr

FCDO Services Reference number: 481580 Salary: £75,055 - £82,400 plus a location allowance of £1,750 and excellent benefits Contract type: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time Location: Based in Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes with the flexibility of hybrid working depending on business need Free shuttle bus is available between central Milton Keynes and Hanslope Park. At FCDO Services we protect the UK’s interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings and courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we’re on. In our world, it all matters. At any moment in time, we have hundreds of active projects around the world, each with varying revenue streams. Our Finance team not only take great pride to understand the value in the financial management of these projects, they ensure everything is compliant with the National Audit Office to help deliver year end accounts to Parliament. Trusted, Commercially successful, and always growing. This is Finance with a twist, Now, you’ve got the opportunity to join them. Accounting for the nation’s interests. Striking the perfect balance. Creating value in your work. It all matters. Lead financial sustainability to support national security As Head of Operational Finance, you’ll contribute to and implement a clear, cohesive and focused financial strategy for FCDO Services. Working with the Chief Financial and Operating Officers, your financial insight and guidance will inform business decisions and help drive the long‑term financial sustainability of the organisation. You’ll collaborate with the Business Services Senior Leadership team and Executive Board to drive the finance agenda. And, working closely with the Head of Commercial Finance, you’ll refine existing budgeting and forecasting processes to ensure a best‑in‑class approach. As part of the operational senior leadership team, you’ll support, challenge and hold operational directors accountable for financial delivery. Managing a team of finance professionals, you’ll co‑ordinate financial knowledge and performance reporting across individual business areas and ensure targets are met. You’ll also co‑ordinate the work of senior finance business partners, management accountants and other business partners. Your strong leadership approach will ensure that operational financial delivery is underpinned by a robust approach to risk management, compliance and planning. Develop your financial expertise while helping to defend the UK’s global interests. A qualified accountant with experience of leading a finance function for a large, complex organisation, you’ll bring the ability to contribute to the development of financial and wider business strategies. To succeed in this role, you should have experience of developing effective internal business relationships, and the ability to engage and influence at Executive Board level. With a forward‑looking, customer‑centric approach, you should also have experience of negotiating and building strategic partnerships with external stakeholders. You’ll have the opportunity to make this role your own, so you’ll need to be committed to your ongoing professional development. And, with strong technical knowledge of accounting principles, systems and procedures, preferably you’ll also have a working knowledge of Oracle Cloud. Discover the support you need to grow your career further. Working with us you’ll help keep people, information, and assets safe around the world. It’s a role you can feel proud of; and we aim to make every part of your career just as rewarding. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, good holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on‑site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest‑free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It’s a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need. • Competitive salary, • Good holiday entitlement, • Civil Service Pension, • Training and other development opportunities, • On‑site gym, nursery, café and restaurant, • Interest‑free loans on season tickets and bikes, • Free shuttle bus between central Milton Keynes and Hanslope Park Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you’re successful in your application, we’ll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. You can find out more about vetting on our website: how-to-apply/ Closing date: Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 18th October 2026 It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world. The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Polaris Education Executive Headteacher Reports to: Managing Director of Education Location: South East and East of England Salary: Circa £70,000 per annum plus car allowance Contract: Full Time, Permanent Start Date: ASAP Job Description Overview Polaris Education is seeking an Executive Headteacher to lead the Polaris South East and East of England region, overseeing up to six schools , including leading the opening of at least one new school. This is an exciting and influential role for a visionary leader with a strong background in curriculum, school improvement, SEND, and commercial acumen. The successful candidate will report to the Managing Director of Education and will work collaboratively with the leadership team to support and embed the Care Connect Consolidate strategy across the portfolio. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Leadership and School Improvement Provide visionary leadership for up to six schools within the specified region, focusing on maintaining high educational standards and fostering a positive school culture Work alongside organic growth project managers to spearhead the opening of new schools, managing all aspects of the provision, including regulatory compliance, staffing and operational readiness Drive school improvement initiatives, working closely with Headteachers to deliver high-quality outcomes for students, particularly those with complex SEND needs Oversee the implementation of the Care Connect Consolidate strategy across the schools, embedding Polaris' core values and ensuring consistency of approach Work closely with the Managing Director of Education and colleagues within the central team to ensure that schools are suitably resourced and supported effectively to achieve the best outcomes for children Lead on assigned key strategic projects and initiatives across the portfolio to enhance school performance Collaborate with other senior leaders across Polaris to support shared best practices 2. Line Management and Staff Development Line manage Headteachers, providing mentorship, supervision, guidance, and performance management to ensure that each school meets its educational and operational goals Support professional development and leadership growth within each school's senior leadership team, fostering a collaborative and supportive leadership culture Work with the Learning and Development team to deliver training programmes for school leaders on building and maintaining effective relationships with external stakeholders Provide guidance on managing HR issues, including grievance and disciplinary procedures, and support in conducting investigations Facilitate training on interviewing, candidate selection, and best practices in HR management 3. Curriculum, Teaching and Learning Quality Assurance Lead the rigorous monitoring, evaluation and continuous improvement of the curriculum, teaching and learning across all schools, ensuring provision is ambitious, inclusive and responsive to the individual needs of pupils Ensure that curriculum design and delivery provide appropriate stretch, challenge and aspiration for all learners, particularly those with more complex SEND profiles Maintain a clear focus on preparing pupils effectively for their next steps, including further education, employment and independent living, through carefully sequenced learning, meaningful experiences and personalised pathways Embed robust and proportionate progress tracking systems that accurately capture small-step progress and inform teaching Ensure pupils have access to appropriate, recognised and accredited qualifications wherever possible Regularly review and refine provision to ensure alignment with current frameworks, statutory requirements and regulatory expectations, including Ofsted and ISSR, and promote the consistent use of evidence-informed and developmentally appropriate pedagogical approaches to secure strong outcomes for every child 4. SEND Expertise and Stakeholder Engagement Ensure schools are compliant with the SEND Code of Practice and oversee provision for children with complex needs such as Autism, ADHD, FASD and trauma-related needs Champion therapeutic and trauma-informed practices, working closely with staff to embed the Polaris therapeutic model, providing child-centred individualised support that promotes emotional resilience and self-regulation Ensure all schools meet the requirements of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and offer high-quality, inclusive educational experiences Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including local authorities, community organisations and industry partners Communicate effectively to manage expectations and foster positive collaborations Engage with stakeholders to support school improvement and secure additional resources or support 5. Strategic Safeguarding Responsibility Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the region, providing guidance and support on safeguarding issues and liaising with external agencies as necessary Develop and implement a strategic safeguarding framework across all schools in the region Ensure that safeguarding policies and procedures are robust, up-to-date, and compliant with legal requirements Oversee the implementation of safeguarding practices, including training for staff on child protection and safeguarding Monitor and review safeguarding practices and address any areas of concern promptly and effectively 6. Regulatory and Compliance Ensure all schools within the portfolio meet the Independent School Standards (ISS) , Ofsted requirements and safeguarding regulations Lead inspections and external reviews, ensuring that schools are always prepared for regulatory scrutiny Oversee risk management and quality assurance processes across the schools 7. Business Model and Commercial Acumen Lead with a strong commercial understanding of the business model, ensuring schools are financially sustainable and operationally efficient Strategically manage consultations and referrals from local authorities, overseeing admissions, initial assessments and funding negotiations, including pupil premium grants Engage with schools and external stakeholders to manage at-risk placements and ensure that each child's needs are met through personalised educational plans and interventions Oversee budget management for the schools, ensuring effective utilisation of resources, cost-effective procurement of goods and services and financial sustainability Understand and manage EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization) to achieve financial targets Take responsibility for revenue generation and utilisation, including managing pupil premium grants and other funding sources 8. Care, Compassion and Growth Mindset Foster a caring, compassionate and empathetic school culture, with a focus on emotional wellbeing for pupils and staff Demonstrate a growth mindset and inspire others to continually improve their practice and strive for excellence Build strong relationships with pupils, staff, parents, colleagues in residential services and the wider community to promote a shared vision for inclusive education Person Specification Essential: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with significant experience in educational leadership roles such as Regional Director, Education Lead or Principal National qualification for Headship (NPQH) National Professional Qualification for Executive Leadership (NPQEL)/ Higher degree in Education leadership Desirable: Multi-site leadership experience with proven ability to lead new school openings and manage large-scale projects Essential: Proven experience in leading SEND provision and working with children with complex needs, including Autism, ADHD, FASD and trauma-related conditions Essential: Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice, Independent School Standards (ISS) and Ofsted regulatory requirements Essential: Demonstrated school improvement experience with a track record of raising educational standards Essential: Therapeutic and trauma-informed approach to education and behaviour management Essential: In-depth knowledge of strategic safeguarding practices and experience in leading safeguarding initiatives Essential: Excellent commercial acumen and experience in managing financial sustainability in schools, including handling local authority consultations and referrals Essential: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders Compassionate and empathetic, with a passion for improving outcomes for vulnerable students What We Offer The opportunity to lead a growing portfolio of specialist schools within a supportive and innovative organisation A platform to drive meaningful change in SEND education, with autonomy to shape the future of the schools you lead A collaborative leadership environment, offering opportunities for professional development and career progression A chance to make a significant impact on the educational experiences of pupils with complex needs How to Apply Please submit your CV and cover letter to or call for an informal chat on 07920 212308. Join Polaris Education and lead a region of schools dedicated to providing exceptional, inclusive education for children with complex needs! TPBN1_UKTJ

Kinetic Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom Join to apply for the Product Manager - Commercial Products role at Kinetic Kinetic Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Product Manager - Commercial Products role at Kinetic Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Description As a Product Manager at Kinetic, you will be a strategic leader, responsible for defining and executing the vision, strategy, and roadmap for our software solutions. Your role will be pivotal in driving innovation, ensuring that our products not only meet customer needs but also position Kinetic as a market leader. You will leverage deep market insights, technical expertise, and cross-functional collaboration to lead the product lifecycle from ideation to execution. Working closely with executive leadership, you will influence decision-making, align stakeholders, and ensure the successful delivery of high-impact solutions that drive business growth and customer success. Department: Commercial Products Location: Milton Keynes Compensation: £50,000 - £60,000 / year Description As a Product Manager at Kinetic, you will be a strategic leader, responsible for defining and executing the vision, strategy, and roadmap for our software solutions. Your role will be pivotal in driving innovation, ensuring that our products not only meet customer needs but also position Kinetic as a market leader. You will leverage deep market insights, technical expertise, and cross-functional collaboration to lead the product lifecycle from ideation to execution. Working closely with executive leadership, you will influence decision-making, align stakeholders, and ensure the successful delivery of high-impact solutions that drive business growth and customer success. Key Responsibilities • Lead market intelligence and competitive analysis by conducting in-depth research to identify emerging trends, assess market needs, and maintain a strong competitive positioning., • Own and drive the product roadmap by defining priorities and strategic initiatives, balancing business objectives, customer needs, and technical feasibility., • Engage with executive stakeholders, influencing and collaborating with senior leadership, investors, and key stakeholders to secure buy-in and drive alignment across departments., • Oversee full product lifecycle management, guiding the development and execution of product initiatives from concept to launch, ensuring excellence in delivery., • Champion a data-driven approach by leveraging analytics, KPIs, and customer insights to inform decision-making and continuously refine product strategy., • Lead cross-functional collaboration, partnering with Engineering, Sales, Customer Success, and Marketing to drive innovation, remove roadblocks, and ensure seamless execution of product initiatives., • Optimise go-to-market strategies by collaborating with marketing and commercial teams to ensure product positioning, messaging, and launch strategies maximize adoption and impact., • Drive operational efficiency and scalability by developing and refining internal processes to enhance efficiency, streamline workflows, and ensure high-quality execution of product initiatives., • Foster a culture of continuous innovation by staying ahead of industry advancements, emerging technologies, and customer expectations to proactively shape the future of Kinetic’s product offerings. Skills, Knowledge And Expertise • Commercial Product Strategy: Proven ability to define and execute product strategies that drive revenue growth and market differentiation., • Agile & Lean Execution: Strong experience leading Agile teams, prioritising initiatives based on commercial impact, and ensuring efficient delivery., • Technical & Business Acumen: Understanding of software development, APIs, and cloud technologies, with the ability to translate technical capabilities into business value., • Executive Stakeholder Management: Skilled in influencing C-suite executives and cross-functional teams to align product vision with commercial goals., • Data-Driven Decision Making: Expertise in leveraging analytics and customer insights to optimise product performance and drive measurable business outcomes., • Market & Customer Insight: Deep understanding of customer needs, competitive landscape, and emerging trends to inform product innovation and market positioning., • Strong Negotiation & Communication: Ability to articulate product value, build strategic partnerships, and drive alignment across teams Desirable skills/experience: • Experience in SaaS, cloud-based platforms, or enterprise software., • Familiarity with Higher Education or similar industry verticals., • Experience working with Product Management tools, • Knowledge of UX/UI principles and best practices. Benefits As part of the Kinetic team, you will benefit from: • Working for an organisation where people and culture genuinely matter., • Excellent training and support with the opportunity for further professional development., • Performance-related bonus scheme., • 25 days annual holiday allowance plus bank holidays off., • 2 wellbeing days a year to rest and recharge., • Christmas shut-down period for a well-deserved break., • Company contribution to pension., • A flexible benefits package, which is customisable by you. You can choose from private health care, life assurance, personal development, cinema tickets, wide range of discounts at retailers and so much more! Kinetic provides excellent working environments at its offices, including kitchens with free breakfast, tea, coffee, and refreshments. Our social committee organises activities and events throughout the year, and you’ll have the opportunity to do charitable work within the local community. 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Blum UK is a components, service and solution provider to the furniture industry in home living spaces. Founded in 1952 in Austria by Julius Blum, the name Blum stands for innovation, dedicated employees and international market presence. We are one of the world’s leading manufacturers of furniture fittings however we remain a family company with collaboration from all our employees who are working to improve the quality of everyday life. With a headcount of circa 65 employee’s, Blum UK takes pride in being a trusted partner, delivering exceptional brand experiences and services in everything we do. The Role We have a brand new and exciting opportunity to join our team as Head of Sales for Blum UK. As the Head of Sales for Blum UK, you will be responsible for leading and managing the sales function within the organisation. Your primary objective will be to develop and implement effective sales strategies that align with the overall business objectives of Blum Austria and Blum UK. This role involves overseeing the sales team, driving revenue growth, and ensuring the achievement of sales targets. Location The role is based out of our state-of-the-art Head Office in Milton Keynes, however extensive travel across the UK and globally will be required. Knowledge & Experience ·Industry & Product Knowledge ·An Understanding of the UK Market ·Experience in Sales Strategy Development ·Sales Team Leadership and Management ·Client Relationship Management ·Regulatory and Compliance Knowledge ·Networking and Relationship Building Skills & Abilities ·Proven experience in a senior sales leadership role. ·Strong strategic thinking and planning abilities. ·Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. ·Ability to lead and motivate a high-performing sales team. ·Demonstrated ability to drive revenue growth and achieve sales targets. ·Strong collaboration and influencing skills. ·Strong ethics and values About you As a business, it’s important to us that we find the best person for the role and that you have the best opportunity to succeed with us. Successful candidates will have the ability to inspire and motivate the sales team, setting a clear vision and direction. The ability to think critically and strategically about market trends, competitive landscape, and business opportunities is crucial for developing effective sales strategies. To be successful you will have a strong commitment to understanding and meeting customer needs and the ability to negotiate effectively with clients and stakeholders, finding mutually beneficial solutions. You will have a passion for customer service, ensuring key relationships are built and sustained with stakeholders globally and clients alike. ·Private healthcare through AXA ·Company Car ·Wellbeing platform & EAP through Health Assured ·Paid Family Leave Applications If you would like a copy of the job description, any more information on this role or you would like to apply please send a copy of your CV to Interviews will be held face to face at our Blum UK site in Milton Keynes. • Executive, • Full-time, • Sales and Business Development, • Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Blum UK by 2x Cranfield, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Luton, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Northampton, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Bicester, England, United Kingdom 8 hours ago Bicester, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago Northampton, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago Bicester, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Wellingborough, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago Towcester, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Redbourn, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago Luton, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Banbury, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Kettering, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Hitchin, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Kettering, England, United Kingdom 4 months ago Hitchin, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Northampton, England, United Kingdom £75,000.00-£82,000.00 3 weeks ago Dunstable, England, United Kingdom 7 months ago Hitchin, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Hitchin, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Luton, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Northampton, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr

TECHNIA is seeking a Junior New Business Sales Executive to join our team. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis based in Milton Keynes, and in return you will receive a competitive salary + commission. At TECHNIA, we simplify product innovation with smart solutions that speed up time to market. Our expertise helps companies stay competitive by making processes efficient and transparent. In other words, we bring SMARTER PRODUCTS FASTER. We offer a dynamic, international environment and an exciting opportunity to work with impactful projects together with a dedicated team. • Attractive Benefits package (Pension, healthcare and many more benefits), • Competitive base salary plus commission, in line with a junior-level role., • Continuous training, support and focus on your personal and professional development, • A truly diverse working environment where differences are embraced and a family- friendly culture is promoted, • Opportunity to work with innovative products and forward-thinking clients. Supportive, collaborative, and growth-oriented environment. In this role, you’ll act as the main point of contact for assigned clients, ensuring their satisfaction, identifying growth opportunities, and driving business success through meaningful partnerships. • Generate new business through cold calling, email campaigns, LinkedIn outreach, and account research, • Identify and engage key decision-makers within engineering and manufacturing organisations, • Qualify opportunities and book meetings for your own pipeline and senior sales colleagues., • Maintain accurate CRM records and pipeline activity., • Develop a portfolio of existing customer accounts and identify opportunities for growth.Support upselling and cross-selling of TECHNIA solutions., • Collaborate with sales, technical, and delivery teams to progress opportunities and deliver value to customers. TECHNIA has a diverse and inclusive environment. We are looking for qualified candidates irrespective of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion, national origin, disability, or age. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Energy Business Development Manager Do you have a deep understanding of the UK energy landscape and a proven track record of driving significant business growth? We are seeking a driven and ambitious Energy Business Development Manager to join a rapidly scaling market disruptor in the infrastructure space. This pivotal position will see you lead their growth efforts across the energy division, with a strong focus on Power Transmission (DNOs), Grid Flexibility, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Why you should apply for the Energy Business Development Manager position: • Take strategic ownership: This role offers a clear path to owning the P&L for the energy sector., • Make a tangible impact: Every deal you close will directly contribute to the company's growth., • High-level influence: You will manage the full deal lifecycle and engage directly with senior decision-makers., • Work with flexibility: Enjoy a remote-first approach with the freedom to manage your own schedule. The successful Energy Business Development Manager will:, • Have a proven track record in sales and business development within the energy sector, with a strong existing network., • Demonstrate a deep understanding of industry trends and market direction., • Be a proactive and collaborative self-starter with excellent communication skills. Competitive salary and highly incentivising commission structure. If this could be of interest, please apply through retained executive search partners, GS2 Partnership, who are exclusively managing this process. Mid-Senior level Full-time Marketing, Strategy/Planning, and Project Management Construction and Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert Department/Division: People, Reward and Mobility Duration: Permanent Reports to: Partner Type of Role: Hybrid Reference number: 10477 The Department Dentons’ Global Employment and Labour Group includes over 450 lawyers, spread across our offices in over 80 countries, who represent organisations in connection with employment and benefits related litigation, corporate and governmental investigations, executive compensation and counselling projects. With our global presence and contacts, we are one of only a few firms that can provide multinational businesses with a coordinated solution for all their employment and benefits needs throughout the world. We work with an interesting variety of clients across all sectors, with specific expertise in retail, transport and hospitality. This is an excellent opportunity for a 1-4PQE Associate to join our growing practice in London. You can expect a broad mix of work ranging from HR advisory, employment tribunal litigation, M&A and outsourcing, working with clients like Virgin Atlantic, TUI, John Lewis, Mastercard, Thomson Reuters, Edrington, Bacardi, Marks & Spencer, CBRE, Mitie, Yamaha and TK Maxx. You will also work on large global projects with other Associates across the Dentons network. You will maintain client relationships, contribute to business development and thought leadership, raising your own profile and supporting the continued growth of the practice. The Dentons platform provides a fantastic opportunity to progress your career and be part of a growing practice. We are looking for people who are excited by the opportunity to contribute to that growth, whilst developing their own expertise. The UK employment practice work as one team across Edinburgh, Glasgow, London and Milton Keynes. The Team The focus of the team is on stand-alone employment law work but we also provide support to the corporate, restructuring, TMT and real estate departments. As a result, this role would give you the chance to get involved in work and with a variety of clients rarely available. We advise on all aspects of employment law and on workforce-related issues and matters. Our employment lawyers are known for their creative, business-savvy counselling skills and, when necessary, their highly experienced litigation practice. You would also work closely with our Pensions and Immigration specialists. Responsibilities • You will take a supporting role on a variety of transactions across a range of sectors, including international projects, multi-jurisdictional corporate transactions and global HR work., • Build and maintain client relationships., • Advise on day-to-day employment law issues for a variety of clients., • Act in the defense of employment tribunal litigation., • Advise and support in relation to employment related investigations., • Contribute to business development and speak at webinars/seminars and client training sessions., • Contribute to thought leadership and raise the profile of the firm externally. Required experience, skills, and attributes You will ideally have experience of: • Most, if not all, aspects of pure employment work e.g. employment tribunal claims, advising on grievances, disciplinaries and employment relations matters., • Advising on TUPE, outsourcing agreements, restructuring and redundancies., • Employment corporate support work e.g. drafting the employment section of due diligence reports, negotiating warranties and indemnities., • Advising and supporting on global employment projects involving multiple countries and multi-jurisdictional corporate transactions., • Legal research on key employment issues., • Drafting and reviewing staff handbooks, contracts, policies and procedures., • Client seminars and training., • This role would be suitable for those looking to build on their current experience and gain exposure to high quality employment work. Firm Profile Across more than 80 countries, Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organisation by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric, purpose-driven and committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability, we focus on what matters most to you. www.dentons.com Inclusion and Diversity We are committed to building an inclusive culture here at Dentons where our people can thrive, regardless of their background or circumstance. As well as being the right thing to do, it makes good business sense too. A richness of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives helps we best serve our clients and the communities in which we operate. You can find out more about inclusion and diversity at Dentons here: Inclusion and Diversity Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from everyone including of any age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, neurotype, disability, or with parental or caring responsibilities. We are also “Happy to Talk Flexible Working” and welcome conversations about flexible working arrangements. Dentons is a Disability Confident employer. Candidates with a disability may choose to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme. We will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Where application volumes are high, we may offer interviews to those who best meet the minimum criteria, consistent with our approach for all candidates. During the application process, all applicants have the opportunity to tell us about any adjustments or support they require so they are able to perform at their best. Any information you share with us during the application process is treated in confidence. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Milton Keynes | £50,000 - £70,000 DOE An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to join a busy and established Private Client team. You'll handle a varied caseload including: • Wills, • Probate and Estate Administration, • Lasting Powers of Attorney, • Trusts, • Inheritance Tax and Estate Planning, • Court of Protection matters The successful candidate will have at least 5 years' PQE, strong technical knowledge across Private Client matters, and the ability to manage their own caseload with minimal supervision. Experience working with high-net-worth clients would be advantageous, as would a STEP qualification. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive team offering high-quality work, genuine career development, and a strong focus on client care. • £50,000 - £70,000 DOE, • Private medical insurance, • Life assurance, • Pension scheme, • 26 days' holiday plus bank holidays, • Ongoing training and development, • Full-time or part-time considered, • Excellent long-term career prospects For a confidential discussion and further information, please get in touch. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We're looking for an Executive Office Manager to be the trusted partner to our CEO and CFO, ensuring executive priorities, governance activities, and strategic initiatives are delivered effectively. This high-impact role will be instrumental in enabling the Executive Team to focus on key business objectives by providing proactive support, insightful analysis, exceptional organisation, and seamless coordination across a complex stakeholder landscape. Working at the heart of the business, you'll help drive decision-making, governance, communication, and executive effectiveness. What you'll be doing: • You’ll be providing proactive support to our CEO and CFO, ensuring they are fully prepared for key meetings, events, and strategic discussions., • Coordinating Board of Management packs, Commercial Steering Group packs, and executive governance activities., • Managing multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail., • Analysing and consolidating complex information into clear, concise, executive-level insights and recommendations., • Building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across the business, Volkswagen Group, our Brands, and the retailer network., • Coordinating high-profile meetings, sales conferences, investor events, and executive activities., • Identifying opportunities to improve processes through automation, reporting, and more efficient ways of working., • Acting as a calm and credible point of contact within a fast-paced Executive Office environment, handling confidential matters with discretion and professionalism. You’ll be a highly organised, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-moving environment and enjoys operating at the centre of business activity. You’ll have a strong delivery mindset, exceptional judgement, and the ability to balance competing priorities whilst building trusted relationships at all levels. • You will have exceptional organisational and planning skills and can manage multiple activities and priorities simultaneously., • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build credibility and trust quickly., • Excellent analytical capability, including the ability to identify issues, spot errors, interpret data, and condense complex information into meaningful insights., • Commercial awareness and confidence operating across a broad range of business activities and stakeholders., • Experience working within complex, fast-paced, and sometimes ambiguous environments., • A flexible, pragmatic, and solutions-focused approach with the ability to remain calm under pressure., • High levels of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality., • Strong PowerPoint skills with experience producing executive-quality presentations and briefing materials., • Experience using reporting, automation, and productivity tools such as Power Automate and Tableau., • A continuous improvement mindset with a passion for enhancing processes and ways of working. You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference by helping us to achieve our mission. Our mission is straight forward; we want to be 'The Key to Mobility'. That means we make getting from A-to-B as easy and simple for as many people as possible. To truly meet the mobility needs of people in a changing world, our offering goes beyond traditional vehicle financing. We do this by providing a range of finance and aftersales products on Volkswagen Group vehicles, as well as developing innovative mobility products designed to solve real problems and support our customers. No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. VWFS is proud to be an inclusive employer and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion isn't just a statement for us, we encourage and aspire for all our colleagues to be their 100% self. If you need any reasonable adjustments to assist you with the application and/or recruitment processes, please contact our Resourcing Team. This role does not meet the UKVI's criteria for the skilled worker sponsorship route, therefore we are unable to accept candidates requiring sponsorship for this role. Bonus: Discretionary 10% on-target bonus (based on personal and Group company performance) Pension: Employer pension contribution of 9% (based on employee contribution of 3%). VWFS will pay 6% if employee chooses a 2% employee contribution. Car schemes: Choice of Employee Car Ownership (ECO) scheme for petrol/diesel and hybrid vehicles plus car insurance. OR Company Car scheme for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) plus car insurance cover for you and a partner/eligible family member. Other benefits: From day 1 we provide income protection, life assurance (4x salary), retail discount vouchers, access to Care Concierge (a service to support carers of adults), along with other salary sacrifice options including a will writing service and cycle to work (subject to scheme restrictions). Following successful completion of probation, you will have access to private medical insurance for you (with the option to buy additional family cover), access to our loan car scheme for up to 2 cars for your partner or eligible family members (subject to scheme restrictions) and during our annual benefit window you can purchase critical illness cover and dental cover, so you can select the benefits that matter to you. We invest in our people and are passionate about driving development. You’ll have access to LinkedIn Learning via our Degreed platform as well as a host of professional development programmes and opportunities to build your technical and soft skills so you can further develop your career. We also offer mentoring schemes and reciprocal partnerships recognising that we can all learn from each other in the flow of work. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $16 billion global provider of IT solutions and services. Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI’s Concierge Approach to help them solve what’s next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees - all 7,000 of them. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy • Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S., • Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities., • Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family., • World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive - in our offices or yours. The Sr Solutions Architect at SHI plays a critical leadership role in shaping and delivering enterprise-scale technology solutions focused around Cisco solutions. This role combines deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and strong project leadership to design, implement, and govern secure, scalable, and high-performing architectures. As a trusted advisor, the Sr Solutions Architect bridges business objectives and technical execution, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, security standards, and modern technology frameworks, including cloud, data, AI, and Microsoft ecosystems. This individual partners closely with cross-functional teams, clients, and stakeholders to drive innovation and deliver business value at scale. • Partner with business leaders, product owners, and technical teams to architect end-to-end, enterprise-grade solutions aligned with strategic objectives., • Lead the development of Statements of Work (SOWs), architectural standards, reusable frameworks, and best practices to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery., • Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies, platforms, and integration patterns to support digital transformation and innovation initiatives., • Translate complex business requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable technical solutions aligned with enterprise architecture principles., • Facilitate and lead solution design workshops, defining architecture, integrations, data flows, and system interactions., • Review and validate technical designs and implementation plans to ensure architectural integrity, performance, and scalability., • Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and security teams to oversee solution delivery, enforce governance, and ensure adherence to standards., • Support pre-sales and client engagements by aligning solutions to customer needs, presenting architectural vision, and contributing to technical strategy., • Adaptability: Demonstrates agility in dynamic environments, proactively anticipating change and adjusting strategies to address evolving business and technical needs., • Executive Communication: Effectively communicates complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, influencing decision-making at all levels., • Documentation & Governance: Produces and maintains high-quality architectural documentation, ensuring clarity, consistency, and adherence to standards., • Leadership: Leads by influence, mentoring teams, driving technical excellence, and fostering innovation across projects and initiatives., • Problem Solving: Anticipates risks, identifies root causes, and architects innovative, forward-thinking solutions to complex challenges., • Collaboration: Drives cross-functional alignment, enabling teams to work cohesively toward shared outcomes., • Self-Leadership: Demonstrates initiative, continuous learning, and a commitment to advancing both personal expertise and organizational capability., • Deep expertise in cisco architecture., • Strong experience designing microservices-based architectures, APIs, and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)., • Proven ability to architect solutions across enterprise systems, integration layers, and data platforms., • Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity principles, data privacy, and regulatory compliance frameworks., • Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-focused insights and recommendations., • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automation tools, and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation)., • Strong understanding of modern software development methodologies, including Agile and DevOps practices., • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills., • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field required., • Master’s degree preferred., • 7+ years of experience in solutions architecture, system design, or senior-level technical roles within enterprise environments., • Industry-recognized certifications, in particular CCIE and any other vendors. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual. SHI UK is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and we are dedicated to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process. Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status #J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Remote or office-based, with the flexibility to travel to our Milton Keynes office for meetings and regularly attend client and industry meetings across the UK. SPARK is a tactical sales promotion agency, working in partnership with brands, media owners and creative agencies on brand activation campaigns. We provide the promotional mechanics — on-pack, digital codes, sampling, gamification, rewards — that engage and motivate customers at the point of sale. We're long-standing members of the Institute of Promotional Marketing, and part of the Mongoose Sports and Entertainment Group. This is a hands‑on, key role working closely with the CEO and marketing team. You'll identify interesting prospects and start conversations with founders and senior decision‑makers, with the goal of getting SPARK onto the consideration list for agency and brand briefs across a range of sectors. We're hiring on attitude and aptitude, not a fixed level of seniority. Whether you come to this as a Business Development Manager or a Business Development Executive, and whether you're looking for a fractional or full‑time arrangement, what matters is that you can build relationships from scratch and bring commercial curiosity to every conversation. • Pipeline generation - researching target businesses and building your own target lists, • Relationship‑led outreach - reaching founders, CEOs and senior leaders with thoughtful, personalised, multi‑channel outreach (LinkedIn, email, events, referrals) that earns a conversation, • Early‑stage discovery and qualification - identifying genuine opportunity, understanding a prospect's operational pain and buying process, qualifying opportunities effectively so we invest time where it counts, • Long‑cycle nurture - staying close to prospects, adding value, and moving relationships forward until they're ready for a commercial conversation, • Membership management - owning our third‑party memberships (industry bodies, associations) and making sure we get full value from event access, directories and networking opportunities, • Industry events - representing SPARK at events, researching attendees in advance and building relationships on the ground, • Pipedrive & reporting - keeping data clean, and building and maintaining the sales dashboard and pipeline health reporting, • Final commercial negotiation, pricing and contract terms - these sit with the CEO, • Post‑sale delivery, • A monthly closed‑revenue target - you'll be measured on the quality and progression of the pipeline you build, not on hitting a number You're a natural relationship builder - confident and engaging when communicating with individuals and groups. You're commercially curious, comfortable opening conversations with people you don't know, and just as comfortable listening as talking. • Autonomous and self‑motivated, able to manage your own diary and pipeline with minimal oversight, • Comfortable with proactive business development and initiating new relationships, rather than solely managing inbound leads, • Confident building and developing your own pipeline, • Comfortable using CRM and sales engagement tools such as Pipedrive, HubSpot or LinkedIn Sales Navigator We're open-minded about background and flexible on work pattern. If you can demonstrate the ability to build genuine relationships and open doors, we're more interested in that than a specific job title or years on paper. You'll join a small, experienced agency team sitting within a major brand performance group, with real opportunity to learn, develop and shape your own role over time. This role can be structured as fractional or full‑time depending on the right candidate's availability, and salary will be set in line with the candidate's experience and time commitment. We also offer: • Time to Recharge – 25 days’ annual leave (pro rata), plus Bank Holidays, giving you plenty of time to switch off and recharge., • Future‑Proof Pension – Enjoy peace of mind with our company pension scheme., • Health & Wellbeing Support – Access our Medical Cash Plan, with contributions towards dental, optical, physio and more, plus an Employee Assistance Programme., • Learn & Grow – Develop your skills and career with training and progression opportunities, plus access to The MISSION Group’s learning platform., • Work Hard, Play Hard – Get together with the team through regular staff socials and events. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Committed (Level 1) Employer. That means we’ve pledged to make our recruitment process accessible and inclusive, promote our roles widely, and offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. We also anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments where needed because supporting every candidate matters. If you need any adjustments to take part in the process, just let us know. We are here to help. MISSION Group is a collective of specialist agencies delivering marketing, communications and digital services for Clients across the UK and internationally. The Group combines deep sector expertise with connected capabilities across brand, digital, customer engagement, sponsorship, media, social, technology and communications. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Senior Risk Manager within Connells Group's second line of defence (2LOD) Risk function. This is a critical role in strengthening Connells Group's enterprise risk capability, supporting the identification, assessment, management, and reporting of risks across the organisation. You will act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, embedding a proactive risk culture, enhancing governance frameworks, and ensuring that risk insights effectively inform strategic decision-making. • Support the ongoing development and enhancement of the Group Risk Management Framework (GRMF), ensuring alignment to regulatory expectations and industry best practice, • Drive consistent application of risk policies, standards, and methodologies across the business, • Monitor the firms risk profile and escalation emerging risks to the Risk Committee and relevant governance forums in a timely manner., • Champion a strong risk culture across the organisation, • Support training, awareness, and communication initiatives to embed risk management practices, • Promote clarity around roles and responsibilities (1st, 2nd, and 3rd line model), • Identify opportunities to enhance risk processes, tools, and reporting capabilities, • Support implementation of automation and digital risk tooling where appropriate, • Contribute to maturity uplift of enterprise risk capability, • Lead and facilitate risk identification and assessment activities across business units, • Ensure risks are clearly articulated, appropriately scored (impact/likelihood), and aligned to risk appetite, • Challenge first-line assessments to ensure robustness, consistency, and transparency, • Ensure risk practices align with relevant regulatory requirements and expectations, • Support control environment assessments, including identification of weaknesses and improvement actions, • Collaborate with Compliance and Internal Audit to ensure alignment and minimise duplication, • Produce high-quality, executive-ready risk reports, dashboards, and insights, • Enhance risk MI to provide forward-looking, decision-useful information (trends, emerging risks, stress points), • Support development of risk heatmaps, scenario analysis, and thematic reviews, • Contribute to the Group's RCSA (Risk and Control Self-Assessment) process and operational resilience programme., • Oversee the tracking and management of risk events, issues, and remediation actions, • Ensure timely escalation of material risks and breaches, • Monitor delivery of mitigating actions and challenge delays or inefficiencies, • Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, supporting effective risk ownership and accountability, • Build strong relationships across functions (Operations, Finance, HR, IT, Compliance, Audit), • Provide constructive challenge while maintaining a solutions-oriented approach, • Significant experience in enterprise risk management within a complex organisation (financial services, property, or related sectors advantageous), • Strong understanding of risk frameworks, governance, and regulatory expectations, • Proven ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders effectively, • Experience producing Executive-level reporting, • Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, • Confident, balanced approach to risk: commercially aware without compromising independence #J-18808-Ljbffr

Are you great with people, confident starting conversations and motivated by seeing the results of your work? Perhaps you've built your experience within retail, visual merchandising, customer service, hospitality or sales and you're looking for an opportunity to take those skills into a field-based commercial role. Or maybe you're already working within field sales, FMCG or convenience and want more ownership, autonomy and the opportunity to represent a major consumer brand. We're partnering with a globally recognised consumer goods business that's continuing to invest in and grow its UK field sales operation. They're looking for a Territory Sales Executive to take ownership of a territory covering Luton, Bedford, Milton Keynes and surrounding areas, building relationships with independent retailers and helping drive the visibility, availability and performance of its brands in-store. This isn't a desk-based sales job. You'll spend your working week out in the market, visiting retailers, building relationships and spotting opportunities to improve how the brand shows up in-store. You'll be trusted to manage your territory like your own business, planning your calls, identifying opportunities and taking responsibility for delivering results. You’ll be responsible for: • Building strong relationships with independent retailers across your territory., • Winning new customers and increasing product distribution., • Improving product availability, range, visibility and in-store positioning., • Identifying opportunities for additional shelf space and secondary displays., • Supporting promotions and ensuring they're executed effectively in-store., • Using merchandising materials and equipment to improve brand visibility., • Having confident commercial conversations with retailers and influencing decisions., • Working collaboratively with distribution and commercial partners., • Planning your own calls and managing your territory effectively., • Monitoring competitor activity and feeding back market insights., • Taking ownership of your equipment, reporting and territory spend. We're interested in attitude, potential and transferable skills, not just whether you've already worked within FMCG. Previous field sales experience would certainly be advantageous, but it isn’t essential. You could currently be working within: • Retail or Store Management – where you're used to working with customers, driving standards and taking ownership., • Visual Merchandising – where you understand how product positioning, availability and presentation influence sales., • Sales or Business Development – where you're confident approaching customers, building relationships and handling objections., • Customer Service or Hospitality – where you've developed excellent people skills and know how to build rapport quickly., • FMCG or Field Sales – and you're looking for the next opportunity to take ownership of your own territory. Ultimately, we're looking for someone who's confident, personable, resilient and commercially minded. Someone who's comfortable approaching new people, can build relationships naturally and isn't discouraged when the first answer is "no". • A full, valid UK manual driving licence is essential., • You'll be comfortable driving a company-provided, Transit-sized manual vehicle as part of your role., • You'll be happy working a fully field-based position, spending the majority of your week visiting customers., • You'll need to be comfortable covering Luton, Bedford, Milton Keynes and surrounding areas., • You'll be organised, self-motivated and capable of managing your own diary and territory., • Previous sales, retail, merchandising, customer service, hospitality, FMCG or other customer-facing experience would be highly relevant. If you've developed strong customer-facing skills and you're looking for the opportunity to turn them into a field-based sales career with a major international consumer brand, we'd love to hear from you. The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner to the FMCG and consumer products sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Polaris Education is seeking an Executive Headteacher to lead the Polaris South East and East of England region, overseeing up to six schools, including leading the opening of at least one new school. This is an exciting and influential role for a visionary leader with a strong background in curriculum, school improvement, SEND, and commercial acumen. The successful candidate will report to the Managing Director of Education and will work collaboratively with the leadership team to support and embed the Care Connect Consolidate strategy across the portfolio. • Provide visionary leadership for up to six schools within the specified region, focusing on maintaining high educational standards and fostering a positive school culture, • Work alongside organic growth project managers to spearhead the opening of new schools, managing all aspects of the provision, including regulatory compliance, staffing and operational readiness, • Drive school improvement initiatives, working closely with Headteachers to deliver high-quality outcomes for students, particularly those with complex SEND needs, • Oversee the implementation of the Care Connect Consolidate strategy across the schools, embedding Polaris' core values and ensuring consistency of approach, • Work closely with the Managing Director of Education and colleagues within the central team to ensure that schools are suitably resourced and supported effectively to achieve the best outcomes for children, • Lead on assigned key strategic projects and initiatives across the portfolio to enhance school performance, • Collaborate with other senior leaders across Polaris to support shared best practices, • Line manage Headteachers, providing mentorship, supervision, guidance, and performance management to ensure that each school meets its educational and operational goals, • Support professional development and leadership growth within each school's senior leadership team, fostering a collaborative and supportive leadership culture, • Work with the Learning and Development team to deliver training programmes for school leaders on building and maintaining effective relationships with external stakeholders, • Provide guidance on managing HR issues, including grievance and disciplinary procedures, and support in conducting investigations, • Facilitate training on interviewing, candidate selection, and best practices in HR management, • Lead the rigorous monitoring, evaluation and continuous improvement of the curriculum, teaching and learning across all schools, ensuring provision is ambitious, inclusive and responsive to the individual needs of pupils, • Ensure that curriculum design and delivery provide appropriate stretch, challenge and aspiration for all learners, particularly those with more complex SEND profiles, • Maintain a clear focus on preparing pupils effectively for their next steps, including further education, employment and independent living, through carefully sequenced learning, meaningful experiences and personalised pathways, • Embed robust and proportionate progress tracking systems that accurately capture small-step progress and inform teaching, • Ensure pupils have access to appropriate, recognised and accredited qualifications wherever possible, • Regularly review and refine provision to ensure alignment with current frameworks, statutory requirements and regulatory expectations, including Ofsted and ISSR, and promote the consistent use of evidence-informed and developmentally appropriate pedagogical approaches to secure strong outcomes for every child, • Ensure schools are compliant with the SEND Code of Practice and oversee provision for children with complex needs such as Autism, ADHD, FASD and trauma-related needs, • Champion therapeutic and trauma-informed practices, working closely with staff to embed the Polaris therapeutic model, providing child-centred individualised support that promotes emotional resilience and self-regulation, • Ensure all schools meet the requirements of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and offer high-quality, inclusive educational experiences, • Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including local authorities, community organisations and industry partners, • Communicate effectively to manage expectations and foster positive collaborations, • Engage with stakeholders to support school improvement and secure additional resources or support, • Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the region, providing guidance and support on safeguarding issues and liaising with external agencies as necessary, • Develop and implement a strategic safeguarding framework across all schools in the region, • Ensure that safeguarding policies and procedures are robust, up-to-date, and compliant with legal requirements, • Oversee the implementation of safeguarding practices, including training for staff on child protection and safeguarding, • Monitor and review safeguarding practices and address any areas of concern promptly and effectively, • Ensure all schools within the portfolio meet the Independent School Standards (ISS), Ofsted requirements and safeguarding regulations, • Lead inspections and external reviews, ensuring that schools are always prepared for regulatory scrutiny, • Oversee risk management and quality assurance processes across the schools, • Lead with a strong commercial understanding of the business model, ensuring schools are financially sustainable and operationally efficient, • Strategically manage consultations and referrals from local authorities, overseeing admissions, initial assessments and funding negotiations, including pupil premium grants, • Engage with schools and external stakeholders to manage at-risk placements and ensure that each child's needs are met through personalised educational plans and interventions, • Oversee budget management for the schools, ensuring effective utilisation of resources, cost-effective procurement of goods and services and financial sustainability, • Understand and manage EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization) to achieve financial targets, • Take responsibility for revenue generation and utilisation, including managing pupil premium grants and other funding sources, • Foster a caring, compassionate and empathetic school culture, with a focus on emotional wellbeing for pupils and staff, • Demonstrate a growth mindset and inspire others to continually improve their practice and strive for excellence, • Build strong relationships with pupils, staff, parents, colleagues in residential services and the wider community to promote a shared vision for inclusive education, The opportunity to lead a growing portfolio of specialist schools within a supportive and innovative organisation, • A platform to drive meaningful change in SEND education, with autonomy to shape the future of the schools you lead, • A collaborative leadership environment, offering opportunities for professional development and career progression, • A chance to make a significant impact on the educational experiences of pupils with complex needs, • Essential: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with significant experience in educational leadership roles such as Regional Director, Education Lead or Principal, • Essential: National qualification for Headship (NPQH) National Professional Qualification for Executive Leadership (NPQEL)/ Higher degree in Education leadership, • Desirable: Multi-site leadership experience with proven ability to lead new school openings and manage large-scale projects, • Essential: Proven experience in leading SEND provision and working with children with complex needs, including Autism, ADHD, FASD and trauma-related conditions, • Essential: Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice, Independent School Standards (ISS) and Ofsted regulatory requirements, • Essential: Demonstrated school improvement experience with a track record of raising educational standards, • Essential: Therapeutic and trauma-informed approach to education and behaviour management, • Essential: In-depth knowledge of strategic safeguarding practices and experience in leading safeguarding initiatives, • Essential: Excellent commercial acumen and experience in managing financial sustainability in schools, including handling local authority consultations and referrals, • Essential: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, • Compassionate and empathetic, with a passion for improving outcomes for vulnerable students #J-18808-Ljbffr

Reference number: 481580 Salary: £75,055 - £82,400 plus a location allowance of £1,750 and excellent benefits Contract type: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time Location: Based in Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes with the flexibility of hybrid working depending on business need Free shuttle bus is available between central Milton Keynes and Hanslope Park At FCDO Services we protect the UK’s interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings and courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we’re on. In our world, it all matters. At any moment in time, we have hundreds of active projects around the world,each with varying revenue streams. Our Finance team not only take great pride to understand the value in the financial management of these projects, they ensure everything is compliant with the National Audit Office to help deliver year end accounts to Parliament. Trusted, Commercially successful, and always growing. This is Finance with a twist, Now, you’ve got the opportunity to join them. Accounting for the nation’s interests. Striking the perfect balance. Creating value in your work. It all matters. As Head of Operational Finance, you’ll contribute to and implement a clear, cohesive and focused financial strategy for FCDO Services. Working with the Chief Financial and Operating Officers, your financial insight and guidance will inform business decisions and help drive the long-term financial sustainability of the organisation. You’ll collaborate with the Business Services Senior Leadership team and Executive Board to drive the finance agenda. And, working closely with the Head of Commercial Finance, you’ll refine existing budgeting and forecasting processes to ensure a best-in‑class approach. As part of the operational senior leadership team, you’ll support, challenge and hold operational directors accountable for financial delivery. Managing a team of finance professionals, you’ll co‑ordinate financial knowledge and performance reporting across individual business areas and ensure targets are met. You’ll also co‑ordinate the work of senior finance business partners, management accountants and other business partners. Your strong leadership approach will ensure that operational financial delivery is underpinned by a robust approach to risk management, compliance and planning. A qualified accountant with experience of leading a finance function for a large, complex organisation, you’ll bring the ability to contribute to the development of financial and wider business strategies. To succeed in this role, you should have experience of developing effective internal business relationships, and the ability to engage and influence at Executive Board level. With a forward‑looking, customer‑centric approach, you should also have experience of negotiating and building strategic partnerships with external stakeholders. You’ll have the opportunity to make this role your own, so you’ll need to be committed to your ongoing professional development. And, with strong technical knowledge of accounting principles, systems and procedures, preferably you’ll also have a working knowledge of Oracle Cloud. Working with us you’ll help keep people, information, and assets safe around the world. It’s a role you can feel proud of; and we aim to make every part of your career just as rewarding. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, good holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on‑site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest‑free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need. Want to see your future team’s work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at virtual-embassy.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you’re successful in your application, we’ll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. You can find out more about vetting on our website: how-to-apply/ The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Our client is a highly reputable well established growing business, looking to take a more commercial approach for their future. The business is based on the outskirts of Milton Keynes, with parking on site. They offer an excellent benefits package, hybrid working and a flexible hours. The purpose of this Head of Financial Planning & Analysis role is to provide senior leadership of the business's financial planning, management reporting, and business partnering functions, and to design, implement, and continuously improve the processes, tools, and analytical frameworks that support sound financial decision-making across the company and its subsidiaries. The postholder is accountable for the accuracy, timeliness, and quality of management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis. The role requires the identification and resolution of complex financial problems, the exercise of independent professional judgement, and the production of evidence-based recommendations on matters of strategic significance. The role leads the Finance Business Partnering function and is responsible for developing organisational capability, improving financial understanding across the company and embedding a culture of evidence-based decision making that supports delivery of their strategic objectives. • Lead the financial planning and business partnering function, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, long-term financial planning and financial sustainability., • Develop and embed robust financial planning frameworks, performance management processes and financial modelling standards to support strategic decision-making., • Provide strategic financial advice and challenge to the CFO, Executive Team, and other senior stakeholders., • Lead the financial evaluation of major investments, business cases, partnerships, organisational change initiatives and commercial opportunities., • Deliver high-quality management information, financial analysis, forecasting and performance reporting to support governance and decision-making., • Build strong relationships with senior leaders, acting as a trusted strategic adviser on financial and resource planning matters., • Lead, develop and inspire the Finance Business Partnering team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and professional development., • Drive financial literacy, commercial awareness and planning capability., • Monitor financial, regulatory and sector developments, identifying risks, opportunities and actions to strengthen organisational performance., • Deputise for the Chief Financial Officer when required. A successful Head of Financial Planning & Analysis should have: • Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)., • Significant post-qualification experience in financial planning, forecasting, FP&A, business partnering and management reporting within a complex organisation., • Proven track record of providing strategic financial advice and influencing executive, board-level and governance decisions., • Experience of leading, developing and transforming high-performing finance teams through change., • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across senior leadership teams and with external partners., • Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for both financial and non-financial audiences., • Demonstrable experience of improving financial processes, reporting, planning and performance management frameworks., • Strong strategic planning, analytical and financial modelling skills, with the ability to evaluate complex issues and support organisational decision-making., • Sound judgement, commercial awareness and a proactive approach to problem-solving, continuous improvement and organisational effectiveness., • Experience acting as a deputy to a CFO, Finance Director or equivalent senior finance leader is desirable, • Competitive salary ranging from £70,000 to £80,000 per annum, depending on experience., • Hybrid working arrangement, offering flexibility and work-life balance., • Opportunity to work in a meaningful role and manage a great team!, • Supportive company culture with a focus on professional development., • Permanent position with a medium-sized organisation based on the outskirts of Milton Keynes. #J-18808-Ljbffr

About the job. As part of the development of our Digital Services function, we are recruiting to strengthen internal digital capability within Cyber Security, Digital Operational Services, and Digital Corporate and Shared Services. These roles are central to building sustainable in-house expertise that supports the management, development and delivery of digital solutions across the transport network. As the Senior Service Delivery Manager for MIDAS (Motorway Incident Detection and Automatic Signalling), you will be accountable for the operational performance, reliability, resilience and continual improvement of one of National Highways' most critical roadside technology services. MIDAS plays a vital role in monitoring traffic conditions across the Strategic Road Network, enabling congestion detection, supporting operational decision-making within Regional Control Centres and contributing to safer, smoother and more reliable journeys for road users. You will lead the delivery and optimisation of this nationally significant service, ensuring performance, availability and customer outcomes remain at the forefront of service management activities. Working across organisational boundaries, you will collaborate with operational teams, asset managers, engineering specialists, suppliers, maintainers and service providers to maximise the value and effectiveness of MIDAS throughout its lifecycle, while supporting the successful delivery of ongoing technology transformation initiatives. This is a hybrid role, requiring two days per week in the office, and can be based at any National Highways office location across the UK, with some travel to attend team meetings. Key Responsibilities • Responsible for the operational performance of one or more roadside technology types. For this role it will primarily be MIDAS and taking a lead in the fault, event and problem management of the service., • Analysing the performance, controlling the risks and the issues of the roadside technology services (MIDAS) and directing resources to intervene and to achieve continuous service improvement., • Working with Service design and procurement teams to ensure lessons learnt from operational experience are fed back up the asset life cycle., • Improving performance by developing working relationships between end-users, the suppliers, the installers, asset managers and the maintainers., • Responsible for the service management and robust financial management of contracts, monitoring, assuring and reporting, and leading in the fault, event and problem management of the service., • Analyse service performance data, asset health information, incident trends and operational risks to identify improvement opportunities and drive service enhancements. About You • Degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Operational Technology, Information Technology or a related discipline, with an ITIL qualification (preferably ITIL 4 or V5)., • Significant experience managing complex, business-critical IT or Operational Technology services within a large-scale operational environment., • Experience of managing technology services that support operational decision-making, infrastructure operations or safety-critical environments., • Proven experience delivering measurable service improvements through data analysis, stakeholder engagement and supplier management., • Ability to interpret complex technical and operational information and make informed decisions in ambiguous or fast-paced environments., • Excellent communication skills with experience influencing senior stakeholders and presenting service performance information at executive level. About us. Here at National Highways, we manage and improve England's motorways and major A roads, helping our customers have safer, smoother and more reliable journeys. Our priorities are safety, customers and delivery, and at the core of this, are our values of passion, integrity, safety, teamwork and ownership. The Digital Services Directorate is helping to reshape the way National Highways operates by delivering digital, data, and technology services across all areas, from frontline to back office, in a modern and efficient manner. Our vision is to develop integrated information and technology that empowers our colleagues and provides real-time information to our customers, as well as integrating with intelligent vehicle and transport systems as they evolve, to enhance journey safety and reliability. External candidates will be offered a starting salary at the lower end of the pay scale, while current employees will be appointed in accordance with our established pay policy. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. JBRP1_UKTJ

Agile Transformation Consultant / Agile Coach (DV Cleared) Location UK (Hybrid) Security Clearance Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance is essential. Applicants must currently hold active UK DV clearance. The Opportunity Our client is seeking an experienced Agile Transformation Consultant / Agile Coach to support the delivery of large-scale transformation programmes within highly secure environments. This is an opportunity to work with cross-functional teams, senior stakeholders, and portfolio leadership to drive meaningful organisational change, improve delivery performance, and embed agile ways of working across the enterprise. The successful candidate will bring a blend of coaching, facilitation, transformation, and delivery expertise, helping teams and leaders achieve better business outcomes through modern delivery practices. Key Responsibilities • Coach and support teams in adopting agile principles, practices, and mindsets to improve value delivery, quality, and team effectiveness., • Lead and guide cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement., • Facilitate agile ceremonies, workshops, and team delivery events where required., • Work with programme, portfolio, and executive-level stakeholders to improve enterprise-wide delivery processes, governance, risk management, and portfolio flow., • Identify and remove impediments impacting team performance and delivery outcomes., • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across teams and programmes., • Support the development and implementation of transformation strategies aligned to organisational objectives., • Influence senior stakeholders and leadership teams to enable sustainable change and agile adoption., • Capture and share lessons learned, best practices, and innovative approaches across the wider business and client community., • Contribute to an inclusive and collaborative culture where individuals are recognised and empowered to achieve collective goals. Essential Experience • Proven experience delivering complex business and technology transformation programmes., • Strong understanding of both Agile and traditional delivery methodologies., • Experience shaping programmes and translating business challenges into effective delivery solutions., • Demonstrable experience working with agile teams at varying levels of maturity., • Strong coaching, mentoring, and facilitation skills., • Experience influencing and engaging senior stakeholders, including executive and portfolio-level leadership., • Experience developing and implementing transformation strategies., • Experience working with portfolio functions to redefine initiatives into outcome-based delivery models and value streams., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills., • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities., • Proven ability to drive measurable outcomes and organisational change. Preferred Qualifications & Certifications One or more of the following certifications would be highly desirable: • ICAgile, • Disciplined Agile, • Kanban certifications, • Scrum certifications, • SAFe If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website. JBRP1_UKTJ

Overview As Head of Commercial Finance, you will lead the Commercial Finance function to drive profit growth across the Trading Fund, shaping strategy and delivering actionable insight. You will work closely with board-level stakeholders to influence pricing, cost modelling, and financial planning, balancing commercial decisions with risk management. You will develop financial models, support the Customer Relations directorate, and evaluate commercial initiatives to optimise revenue. This role combines leadership with hands-on analysis in a high-profile, mission-driven environment. Pay / BenefitsCivil Service Pensionflexible working options25 days leave plus 9 public and privilege daystraining and development opportunitiesseason ticket and bike loanson-site facilities (gym, nursery, café, restaurant) ResponsibilitiesLead the Commercial Finance team and provide strategic financial guidance across high-value functionsOwn pricing governance, bid investments, and profitability analysis to support commercial decisionsDevelop and maintain cost models, financial forecasts, and corporate planningProvide board-level analysis and insights to influence strategy and marginsEvaluate and optimise commercial initiatives from pricing to profitabilitySupport the Customer Relations directorate with financial governance and resourcesFoster internal business relationships and engage external stakeholders to align with strategic objectives Key requirementsExceptional financial modelling and analytical skills with focus on risk and commercial impactConfident communicator; builds trusted relationships across teams and partnersQualified chartered accountant or demonstrable equivalent QBEAbility to engage and influence at Executive Board levelProven experience building senior internal relationships and contributing to strategic plansExperience negotiating and building strategic external partnershipsCommitment to personal development and ability to meet tight timelinesIT literacy with strong MS Excel; knowledge of accounting principles and proceduresCustomer-facing mindset; forward-looking with long-term expectation managementDesirable: experience with Oracle Cloud ERP softwarestrong communicationrelationship-buildingnegotiationfinancial modellinganalytical skillsrisk assessment

TPS Sales Manager Who are TPS? TPS provides independent garages and bodyshops with the high-quality Genuine Parts and products which customers need to ensure they can service and repair Volkswagen Group vehicles. TPS is part of the Volkswagen Group along with Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Volkswagen passenger cars and Commercial Vehicles. TPS is a national network of TPS Centres with a 1,500-strong national workforce and a management team that prides itself on creating an environment that offers our people a motivating and inclusive workplace where they are recognised and rewarded and are encouraged to go on a journey of Learning and Development. Nationally launched as a new brand concept in 2006, TPS is based on an Agency Model; this means that Centres stock and sell on behalf of Volkswagen Group UK. TPS has continued to experience rapid growth both financially and in the number of Centres opened nationwide. About the Role What will you be doing? As Sales Manager reporting to the Centre Manager, the TPS Sales Manager is responsible for managing and motivating the Parts Sales team to achieve and exceed sales targets whilst building and maintaining strong and lasting relationships with new and existing customers. • Lead, manage and motivate the Parts Sales Executive Team to achieve and exceed sales targets, • Continually monitor sales performance against set KPIs and take corrective action with the team to ensure KPIs and sales targets are met, • With the support of the Centre Manager, plan and implement promotional activities and campaigns to enable sales targets to be met, • Maintain own product knowledge and awareness of competitor activity, • Conduct regular 1:1 performance reviews to monitor the achievement of individual KPI's, and provide developmental or corrective support where required, • With the TPS Centre Manager, ensure the sales team is motivated through creative incentive schemes and rewards, • Provide and maintain an excellent level of service to customers via the team, • With the Centre management team, monitor delivery schedules to help maintain and improve service levels, • Conduct business with the highest level of integrity and professionalism, • Ensure the proper and accurate use of all business systems throughout the team, • Ensure compliance with business standards and processes, financial, legal, warranty and ethical guidelines Requirements What are we looking for? • A proven track record of Sales Team management experience gained in a B2B environment and the ability to lead, manage and motivate a team of Parts Sales Executives, • Passionate about providing a great customer service experience, • A confident and capable communicator who can build strong relationships with all key stakeholders and clients, • High degree of IT literacy and a proficient user of MS Office, • Sales focussed, • Results orientated, • A passion or interest in the automotive industry or providing great customer service JBRP1_UKTJ

As BPX Group continues to grow, we are looking to strengthen our team and recruit a Business Development Executive to support the ambitious plans at our Northampton branch (NN5 7UW). We are looking for someone with strong sales experience who possesses the skills needed to identify new business opportunities and lead growth initiatives within the existing portfolio. The ability to build relationships, work in a team, and continually learn will make the difference in this role. If you can bring high energy, initiative, and a technical interest to deliver the best solutions for customers, your career at BPX will fly. About Us: For 60 years BPX (part of the RS Group) has built a reputation as the leading independent distributor of factory automation and control components – from computers to connectors, from robots to relays and everything in between. We now employ over 180 people and from our 15 locations throughout the UK & Ireland, we provide a local service to our customers. Our continued success comes from our passion for technology and commitment to customer service. We are a talented group across our UK and Ireland branch network and work towards our mission for our customers, “help to choose, help to use”. BPX are the strategic partner to market leading brands such as Schneider Electric, Mitsubishi, Omron and many more, offering innovative products, solutions and technical support to thousands of customers UK wide. The main duties will include: Deliver sales growth through the development of both new and existing businesses within the defined geographical area. Build trust and develop strong relationships with customers, manufacturers, and colleagues to achieve ‘win-win' outcomes for all stakeholders. Adopt a consultative approach to sales, presenting solutions to customers that deliver value and help solve their industrial control and automation challenges Balance the demands of prospecting for new business, in addition to enhancing relationships and contact points within the existing account portfolio. Maintain a presence in the BPX branch, staying close to the people and local market. Support marketing activities such as campaigns and promotions to increase customer awareness of product launches, events, competitions, etc. Commit to learning, development, and training in both technical and non-technical areas. Skills, Knowledge and Experience: Experience in B2B sales, ideally with knowledge of the industrial distribution market. Drive sales growth opportunities through new and existing accounts/partnerships. Familiar with the market dynamics between manufacturers, distributors, and customers. Strong relationship builder, communicator, and team player. Customer-centric, able to identify challenges and present solutions. Organised and able to prioritise as required. Committed to build knowledge across industrial control and automation products. Familiar with CRM systems and able to produce sales reports. BPX offers great benefits such as: Minimum of 31 days annual leave including bank holidays (increasing with length of service) Access to our training and development platform Friendly and supportive work environment Dress down Fridays Access to the Employee Assistance Programme Recruitment referral bonus Opportunities for career progression Cycle 2 Work scheme Ability to carry forward unused holiday Option to purchase additional annual leave Free onsite parking Emergency loans BPX remains a financially secure business, offering the chance to work within a happy, friendly company with some wonderful and talented people. If you like a challenge and believe you are the right person to join our team, please click apply and upload your CV, we look forward to hearing from you! We reserve the right to close the advert early when a suitable candidate is found. No Agencies, JBRP1_UKTJ

Senior AI Assurance Consultant London, Manchester or Glasgow / Hybrid £60k - £80k per annum + bonus & benefits Permanent Are you ready to help shape how organisations safely and responsibly adopt AI at enterprise scale? This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading AI Strategy team at the forefront of Generative AI, agentic AI, copilots and AI-enabled transformation. You'll combine strategic thinking, commercial awareness and deep AI risk expertise to help organisations move from AI ambition to responsible, scalable execution. You'll work on complex, high-impact challenges spanning AI assurance, governance, risk management and lifecycle management, helping organisations build trust in AI while unlocking its potential. What you'll be doing Define and deliver AI assurance: Design, implement and continuously improve AI assurance frameworks covering fairness, safety, transparency, explainability, privacy, security, robustness, accountability and regulatory compliance. Identify and assess AI risk: Lead AI risk, impact and control assessments, evaluating business, operational, ethical, legal, regulatory and societal risks, particularly in high-risk or regulated environments. Embed risk throughout the AI lifecycle: Integrate first-line AI risk management and assurance from use-case selection and design through development, testing, deployment, monitoring, change management and retirement. Build trusted AI solutions: Partner with product, engineering, data science, security, privacy, legal and compliance teams to ensure AI solutions align with risk appetite, governance requirements and regulatory expectations. Ensure ongoing AI performance: Establish requirements for monitoring, performance validation, drift detection, incident management and post-deployment assurance so AI systems remain effective, safe and compliant. Shape AI strategy and growth: Contribute to enterprise-wide AI transformation, solve complex strategic challenges and help grow the wider AI Strategy practice. What you'll bring Demonstrable experience in AI risk management and assurance, including model performance, transparency, explainability, accountability, privacy, security and regulatory compliance. Strong experience embedding AI governance, risk management and assurance across the end-to-end AI lifecycle. Proven ability to conduct AI risk assessments, impact assessments, control evaluations and assurance reviews, ideally within regulated or high-risk environments. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical and regulatory concepts into clear, practical, risk-based recommendations for technical, operational and executive audiences. Strong understanding of AI monitoring and observability, including performance validation, drift detection, incident management and post-deployment assurance. A genuine passion for responsible, safe and scalable AI adoption, combined with commercial acumen, curiosity, adaptability and the ability to remain effective in complex or high-pressure environments. Desirable: Experience across sectors such as Central Government, Defence, Manufacturing, Automotive, Life Sciences, Consumer Products & Retail or Financial Services; experience influencing cross-functional teams and operating in complex or highly regulated risk environments. If you've held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit: AI Strategy Consultant, AI Strategy Lead, AI Risk Consultant, AI Risk Manager, AI Assurance Lead, AI Governance Consultant, Responsible AI Consultant, AI Governance Lead, AI Assurance, AI Risk Management, AI Governance, Generative AI, Agentic AI, AI Copilots, AI Lifecycle Management, AI Monitoring, AI Observability, Model Risk, Responsible AI, Risk & Control Assessments. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. JBRP1_UKTJ

Internal Sales Executive (Precision Engineering) £30,000 - £35,000 (£45,000 - £50,000 OTE) + Fuel Card + Training + Early Friday Finish + Progression Milton Keynes Are you a sales professional, from a precision engineering background, who is looking for an exciting opportunity to join a growing specialist manufacturer that offers a lucrative commission structure and provides career development opportunities? The company are a growing manufacturer of precision engineered products. They offer CNC machining, fabrication, engineering design, and sheet metal work solutions. The successful candidate will be working predominantly in the office, working to bring in new business and build long term relationships with clients. There will be opportunities to conduct field-based sales also. This role would suit a Salesperson from a precision engineering background who is looking to join a specialist manufacturing company that provide a lucrative earning potential. The Role: • Bring in new business and expand on existing, • Build long term relationships with clients and create repeat business, • Work closely with senior management to assess sales targets, • Monday - Thursday (08:00 - 16:30) Friday (08:00 - 12:30) The Person: • Previous sales experience, • Background in precision engineering If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Keywords: Business Development Manager, Sales, Development, Training, Mechanical, Engineering, Driving License, OTE, Early Friday Finish, Fuel Card Job reference: BBBH27492 We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset. Ernest Gordon 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 on our website. JBRP1_UKTJ

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Permanent Contract SMC Corporation is the UK and global market leader in its field. With its headquarters in Japan and a strong presence in over 80 countries worldwide, SMC operates an extensive network of subsidiaries, production sites, and distribution centres. This global reach enables SMC to provide consistent, high‑quality automation and fluid control solutions to a diverse range of industries, ensuring customers benefit from local support backed by international expertise. The company's commitment to innovation and customer service has established it as a trusted partner for businesses across the globe. SMC Corporation UK Ltd is the wholly owned subsidiary of SMC Corporation in Japan. The UK operation is located at a substantial 14-acre site in Milton Keynes, which houses our UK offices, design, factory, and warehousing. We provide automation and fluid control solutions for factory and laboratory applications. Our target sectors are automotive, food, beverage & packaging, and the life science sectors. We are seeking a creative and motivated Marketing Communications Executive to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a marketing professional who enjoys creating engaging content, delivering impactful campaigns, and supporting brand development across multiple communication channels. Working closely with internal stakeholders, you will be responsible for planning and executing marketing and communications activities that strengthen our brand, increase customer engagement, and support business objectives. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, a strong attention to detail, ways of identifying efficiencies, have the ability of working to deadlines and a passion for creating compelling content. • Develop and deliver engaging marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels., • Create, edit and proofread marketing content including website copy, email campaigns, newsletters, social media posts, editorials, case studies and other promotional materials., • Create, schedule and report on email campaigns, along with automation tools, • Support with exhibitions and events during the planning, implementation (build & event days) and review, • Lead social media creative content, promotional calendars and audience engagement activities., • Create, manage and update website content to ensure information is accurate, relevant and aligned with brand standards., • Maintain the company Intranet, • Monitor campaign performance and provide reports and recommendations for continuous improvement, • Work collaboratively with sales, product, customer service and other departments to ensure consistent messaging., • Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities and emerging trends., • Ensure all communications and marketing materials adhere to company branding and corporate guidelines., • Previous experience in a marketing, communications or digital marketing role., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Strong copywriting, proofreading and editing abilities., • Fantastic organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications., • A proactive, creative and positive approach to work., • Degree or professional qualification in Marketing, Communications or a related discipline., • Experience with CRM, email marketing and content management systems., • Knowledge of SEO, Google Analytics and digital marketing metrics., • Graphic design or video editing experience., • Benefits Platform with discounts at high street retailers, • Death in Service 4 x salary, • Private Medical Cover, Plans that fit everyone, • Salary sacrifice personal pension plan, • 25 days holiday (including bank holidays, 33 days in total) plus a holiday purchase scheme, • Tech offers, Bike scheme and more! We have several routes and partners for our selection process. This will be discussed with you from first contact. #J-18808-Ljbffr