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Assistant General Manager High-Energy, Experience-Driven Venue Were looking for a confident, people-focused Assistant General Manager to support the leadership of a vibrant, fast-paced venue. Combining interactive entertainment with exceptional food and drink, this is an environment built around delivering memorable guest experiencesand youll play a key role in making that happen. As AGM, youll take ownership of your shifts, lead by example, and work closely with the General Manager to maintain high standards across all areas of the business. Whats in it for you: Complimentary access to on-site activities and 50% off food Free meals during shifts Performance-based bonus scheme Structured training with clear career progression opportunities Health cashback plan (including dental and gym discounts) Wagestream flexible access to your earnings Referral bonus scheme Regular team socials, incentives, and recognition rewards Your responsibilities: Oversee daily operations, ensuring smooth and efficient service Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team Deliver outstanding guest experiences and handle any issues with confidence Drive sales, profitability, and overall venue performance Support recruitment, training, and ongoing team development What were looking for: Previous experience in a hospitality leadership role A hands-on leader who enjoys motivating and developing others Confidence working in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment Strong commercial awareness with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset This is an excellent opportunity to step into a key leadership position within a dynamic and growing business where energy, creativity, and career development are part of everyday life. TPBN1_UKCT

Location: London Gateway, Essex (with regular client and site travel) Salary: up to £70,000 + car Summary: We are seeking an experienced Key Account Manager to take full ownership of a high‑value, multi‑million pound contract. This is a senior, customer‑facing role responsible for protecting and growing a strategic partnership while ensuring contractual, operational and commercial excellence. Acting as the point of accountability, you will sit at the intersection of the customer, internal operations and senior stakeholders. You will be required to demonstrate resilience, commercial confidence and the ability to manage expectations clearly and professionally, even in high‑pressure situations. Key Responsibilities Own and manage a complex, strategic customer relationship at both UK and European level. Build strong, credible relationships with senior client stakeholders. Proactively manage customer expectations through clear, structured and transparent communication. Lead regular site visits, service and business reviews Work closely with warehousing, transport and planning teams to oversee end‑to‑end logistics operations. Maintain oversight of both B2B and B2C flows across multiple sites. Act as the senior escalation point for complex operational or service issues. Ensure all services delivered align with contractual commitments, SLAs and agreed tariffs. Monitor and report on KPIs, identifying trends, risks and opportunities for improvement. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, value creation and service expansion. Support pricing reviews, cost control initiatives and commercial negotiations. Analyse performance data to drive accountability and service improvement. Present clear, fact‑based insights to both internal teams and the customer. Lead improvement initiatives to enhance service quality, efficiency and customer satisfaction. Support new projects, system integrations and operational changes. Contribute to the development of structured account governance and performance frameworks.Experience: Proven experience managing large, complex or high‑value key accounts. Extensive knowledge of logistics and supply chain operations. Strong stakeholder management skills, including at senior and executive level. Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage challenging conversations. Highly analytical, data‑driven and commercially aware. Calm, structured and solution‑focused under pressure. An engineering or technical background is preferred.Processing Your Data Bis Henderson Recruitment is a leading provider of recruitment, interim management and consultancy services to the supply chain and logistics industry. Should you respond to this advertisement we may store your CV and contact details and will process this data for recruitment purposes only. Should we process your data, then we will always tell you that we are doing so. Please visit our website to read our Privacy Policy in full, in this Policy you will find information about our compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulations. All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role

Technical Manager (Food Manufacturing) £90,000 - £95,000 + Autonomous role + Progression + Private Medical + Monday to Friday + Excellent Company Benefits Ideally Located: Dartford, Bexleyheath, Sidcup, Plumstead, Erith, Woolwich, Southeast London, Kent, ETC Are you a Technical Manager from a food manufacturing background, looking to join an exciting and growing business where you can lead the technical strategy for a large manufacturing site while driving continuous improvement across food safety, quality, and compliance? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established manufacturer in a rewarding role with a high amount of influence to shape technical standards across a fast-paced manufacturing site. The company have gone from strength to strength in recent years and have cemented themselves at the top of their industry through decades of continuous success and are now suppliers to companies all over the UK. You will be responsible for acting as the technical lead within a busy manufacturing site, overseeing compliance, quality, and technical operations while driving continuous improvement across all areas of food safety and standards. This role would suit a Technical Manager from a food manufacturing background, looking to step into a highly influential position where you will be recognised as a key technical expert within the company. The Role: Leading site technical, food safety, and quality compliance activities Managing and driving continuous improvement Monday to Friday (Days)The Candidate: Strong Technical leadership experience in food manufacturing Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety and food manufacturing regulations Looking for a highly rewarding role with a large amount of influenceReference Number: BBBH (phone number removed) To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Dan Smith at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

Warehouse Supervisor (Permanent) Position: Warehouse Supervisor Type: Permanent Experience Required: Minimum 5 years Location: TILBURY, ESSEX Salary: £37,000 Reports To: Warehouse Manager / Operations Manager Overview Warehouse Supervisor We are seeking an experienced and proactive Warehouse Supervisor to oversee day‑to‑day operations within our fast paced fulfilment warehouse. The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years' experience within logistics and warehouse environments, with strong knowledge of Health & Safety, transportation, inventory management, and end‑to‑end fulfilment operations. This is a hands‑on role requiring excellent leadership, organisational and problem solving skills, ensuring operational efficiency, productivity, and compliance at all times. Key Responsibilities - Warehouse Supervisor Warehouse & Fulfilment Operations Oversee daily warehouse activities, including goods-in, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch. Daily meeting with warehouse team to communicate workload, assign tasks and communicate any business updates. Monitor workflow to ensure all orders are fulfilled accurately and within required timeframes. Maintain high standards of stock accuracy through regular stock checks and cycle counting. Ensure all warehouse equipment (PPTs, forklifts, scanners) is used safely and maintained correctly. Implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce operational costs.Logistics & Transportation Coordinate inbound and outbound deliveries, ensuring timely and cost effective transportation. Liaise with transport partners, drivers, and courier services to resolve delivery issues. Monitor transport schedules to maintain optimal delivery performance.Health & Safety Compliance Ensure strict compliance with H&S regulations, company policies, and warehouse safety standards. Conduct regular risk assessments, safety inspections, and incident reporting. Train team members on safe working procedures and manual handling.Team Leadership Supervise and support warehouse operatives, leading by example on productivity and accuracy. Plan labour allocation to meet operational needs during peak and off‑peak periods. Provide coaching, performance management, and team development. Foster a positive, collaborative, and safe working environment.Skills & Experience Required Essential Minimum 5 years' experience in a warehouse or logistics supervisory role. Strong working knowledge of fulfilment warehouse operations. Demonstrable understanding of Health & Safety legislation in warehouse environments. Experience managing logistics operations, including transportation, warehousing, and inventory management. Strong leadership and people management skills. Excellent communication, organisational, and problem‑solving abilities. Strong IT literacy (WMS, MS Office, scanners, inventory systems).Desirable Experience working in a high‑volume ecommerce or 3PL environment. Knowledge of lean processes or continuous improvement practices. For more details regarding this role, PLEASE firstly register online with (url removed) and call the HRGO East London & Essex office (phone number removed)

EXPERIENCED GENERAL OPERATIONS MANAGER REQUIRED WITH A BACKGROUND IN WASTE PROCESSING OPERATIONS TO OVERSEE OPERATIONS AT A HIGH THROUGHPUT RECYCLING PLANT, IDEALLY WAMITAB / COTC QUALIFIED TITLE: General Operations Manager – Waste Management & Recycling Plant SALARY: Negotiable £60-80,000, single site role no vehicle provision BENFITS: 7% Pension, Life Insurance, Health Plan, 25 days + B /H (rising with service) LOCATION: you will be commutable to the Grays / Tilbury area (within 1 hr on google maps) CORE HOURS: some flexibility (around business requirements) 40hrs worked between 6am & 6pm YOU WILL HAVE WORKED IN THE WASTE OR QUARRYING SECTORS AS A: Operations Manager, Site Manager, MRF Manager, MBT Manager, General Manager, Recycling Manager, Plant Manager, Regional Manager, Area Manager YOU MAY HAVE WORKED IN: Biomass, Wood Recycling, Scrap Metal, Construction Waste, Demolition Waste, Aggregates Recycling, Quarrying, Glass Recycling. Plastics Recycling, MRF, MBT, Metal Recycling, Mechanical Biological Treatment, Materials Recovery Facility ROLE: General Operations Manager – Waste Management & Recycling Plant You will be responsible for a waste processing plant and will develop relationships between departments to deliver the best possible plant performance, working with the national production and engineering heads and senior plant team to deliver optimisation. You will deliver production KPI’s and keep downtime to a minimum You will deliver an engaged and effective workforce, and manage through any change required with the teams You will ensure the operation is compliant utilising the businesses HSE function You will also drive quality in the process material. EXPERIENCE: General Operations Manager – Waste Management & Recycling Plant You will have 3+ years’ experience in waste processing operations You will currently be the senior person on site and oversee production and engineering either directly or via production and engineering managers, if you are an area or regional manager you will need to demonstrate previous experience of this You will have strong man management skills You will have full P&L responsibility for the operation. Ideally you will have a COTC / WAMITAB, NEBOSH or IOSH (or equivalent) Any lean experience such as six sigma, kaizen, 5S, 5 whys, root cause analysis a plus YOU WILL HAVE WORKED IN THE WASTE OR QUARRYING SECTORS AS A: Operations Manager, Site Manager, MRF Manager, MBT Manager, General Manager, Recycling Manager, Plant Manager, Regional Manager, Area Manager YOU MAY HAVE WORKED IN: Biomass, Wood Recycling, Scrap Metal, Construction Waste, Demolition Waste, Aggregates Recycling, Quarrying, Glass Recycling. Plastics Recycling, MRF, MBT, Metal Recycling, Mechanical Biological Treatment, Materials Recovery Facility

Assistant Manager Prezzo Italian Put Your Heart into It £30,000 £37,000 per year, depending on experience plus tronc/tips, bonus, commission & perks! Are you ready to take the next step in your hospitality career and play a vital role in leading a passionate restaurant team? At Prezzo Italian, were looking for an Assistant Manager who thrives on teamwork, leadership, and guest experience. This is more than a job its a chance to shape the guest journey, inspire your team, and grow into a future leader. As Assistant Manager, youll support the General Manager in running smooth shifts, championing our HEART culture, and making every guest feel special. What Youll Do Lead shifts with confidence, energy, and purpose. Deliver exceptional guest experiences that embody our Hospitality Magic . Support the GM with day-to-day operations including staffing, scheduling, and stock control. Drive sales, upselling, and promotions to achieve KPIs. Ensure full compliance with health & safety, licensing, and company policies. Coach, mentor, and develop team members to grow their confidence and skills. Collaborate across kitchen and front-of-house for seamless service. React to guest feedback with professionalism and positivity. Champion a positive, inclusive team culture where everyone belongs. What Were Looking For Proven experience as a Supervisor, Team Leader, or Assistant Manager in hospitality. A passion for guest service and Italian cuisine. Strong leadership and team-building skills. Understanding of restaurant operations, compliance, and safety. Commercial awareness and ability to deliver against KPIs. Excellent communication and decision-making abilities. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. Why Join Prezzo Italian? Structured training and clear career pathways to General Manager and beyond. Competitive pay, tronc/tips, bonus scheme, commission, and recognition for your achievements. Flexible shifts and a supportive workplace culture. Perks that matter: free meals on shift, 50% staff discount (25% friends & family), birthday day off, wellbeing support, and exclusive hospitality rewards. Be part of a team-first business where your leadership makes a lasting impact. Ready to make every moment count and ensure every team member and guest feels truly valued? Step into a place where your heart leads the magic, and your passion brings people together. Apply now and find where you truly belong. TPBN1_UKCT

Want a role where you’re more than “just admin”? This is a brilliant opportunity as a Key Account Administrator to join one of the UK’s most established refrigeration and engineering businesses in a role where you’ll become a genuinely important part of a major national contract supporting Morrisons RDC sites across 18 locations. If you’re organised, switched on, good with people, and looking for a company where you can build a long-term career, this could be exactly the kind of opportunity you’ve been waiting for. You’ll join a supportive and busy Key Accounts team where no two days are the same, working closely with an experienced Key Account Manager and communicating with customers across a large national operation. The best part? You don’t need years of experience. They’re much more interested in finding someone with: • Good energy, • Strong organisation skills, • Confidence speaking with people, • A willingness to learn, • Someone proactive who wants to grow with the business Why This Key Account Administrator Role Stands Out • Permanent position within a stable, well-established company, • Opportunity to work on a major national customer account, • Genuine career development potential, • Friendly, supportive team environment, • Exposure to customer management and commercial operations, • Multiple office locations available This is the kind of role where you can come in, learn quickly, gain valuable experience, and really develop your career over time. What You’ll Be Doing as Key Account Administrator You’ll help support the smooth running of a national contract covering 18 sites, including: • Liaising with customers daily, • Providing updates and support, • Working closely with the Key Account Manager, • Helping coordinate service delivery across multiple locations, • Supporting the wider Key Accounts team with administration and communication You’ll quickly become a key part of the team and someone customers rely on. Locations The business is flexible on where you’re based, with opportunities to work from: • Dartford, • Derby, • Bristol, • Plymouth Package • Salary: £25000 – £26,000, • Permanent opportunity, • 37.5 hour week, • Genuine long-term progression opportunities, • 26 days holiday, • Private health insurance, • Salary sacrifice pension, • Sick pay If you’re a Key Account Administrator and looking for a role where you can build experience, develop your skills, and join a company that will invest in you long term, this is a fantastic opportunity to consider. Apply now

Senior Operations Administrator £28,000 - £32,000 depending upon experience Gravesend, Kent Full Time, Permanent, Monday to Friday 37.5 hour week Have you got previous experience in scheduling engineers in a busy environment? Do you work well under pressure and can manage multiple tasks at once? We are currently recruiting a Senior Scheduler to join the team within the PPM department. The main purpose of this role is to support the team with scheduling jobs for the Survey teams to carry out drainage inspections, as well as ensuring the planning is organised and structured for the business. In return, we are offering a salary of up to £32,000 P/A, depending on experience, plus (Progression available, training provided and joining a fast growing business) This is a full-time, permanent. The hours of work will be Monday - Friday with little flexibility (37.5 hour working week). Reporting to the Delivery Manager, your responsibilities will include: Monitoring of engineers’ activity and aeromark review Support the Delivery team with their workload as well as your own. Add portal updates and client request Schedule jobs for the engineers to carry out Drainage PPM Sort the tanker plan on a weekly basis handling any sickness, annual leave or new teams. Support the account manager on priorty roles support the wider team to ensure planning routes and jobs are stuck within their SLA's. The ideal candidate: Must have previous experience scheduling engineers Must have resilience in their day to day work load Must be able to work well under pressure Previous experience within a mechanical or electrical company Excellent verbal and written communication Must be organised Good attention to detail If you are interested, please get in touch with Hannah Hughes in the Attega offices today

Electrical Improver (Solar PV) Dartford £38,000 - £42,000 + Training + Progression + Career Development + Renewables + Stability This is a great opportunity for an Electrical Improver who wants to step into the ever-growing and in-demand commercial solar industry. You'll benefit from excellent training and additional courses that will set you up for a long-term, rewarding career in the green energy sector. Join a well-established and fast-growing company with a strong team orientated culture, clear progression routes to senior engineers and a team that values responsibility and development. This renewables company has doubled in size this year alone and secured a full pipeline of work for the next 12 months. They're now looking for an Electrical Improver to support growing demand. What truly sets this organisation apart is its comprehensive involvement across the entire renewable energy sector. For professionals looking to deepen their technical expertise and advance their careers within a rapidly expanding and future focused commercial business, this role presents an excellent opportunity. Your Role as an Electrical Improver (Solar PV) will Include: * Pre-enabling electrical work * 1st + 2nd Fix * Training on renewables technologies * Stay away The successful Electrical Improver (Solar PV) will need: * NVQ Level 3, 18th Edition or enrolled * Happy with stay away * Commutable to Maidstone * Full UK Driving Licence Please apply to Ben Long at APM Group Keywords: Installation, Install, Solar Installer, Solar technician, Service, Service Engineer, Solar Service Engineer, Field Service, Engineer, Field, Solar, Solar PV, PV, Installation Engineer, Commercial, Domestic, Sparks, Engineer, Renewables, Battery Storage, Battery Storage Systems, Solar Roofer, Solar Installer, Roofer, Roofing, Solar Technician, Solar Engineer, PV Installer, PV Engineer, Manager, Supervisor, Qualifying Supervisor, QS, Electrical improver, Installation Manager, Installation Supervisor, BESS, Electrical Supervisor, Electrical Manager, Operation Manager, O&M, Operations & Maintenance, Site Manager, Project Manager, Electrician, Solar, Team Leader, Kent, Maidstone, Rochester. This vacancy is being advertised by Accelerated People Management Ltd. The services of Accelerated People Management Ltd are that of an Employment Agency. Accelerated People Management Ltd is that of an Employment Agency. Please visit our website to view other positions we are currently handling. Accelerated People Management Ltd can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed

Commercial Manager Join a leading Fresh Produce business recognised for its expertise in melons and pineapples, supplying major UK retailers, foodservice, and wholesale markets. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially driven individual to take ownership of key accounts, build strong supplier relationships, and play a key role in driving sustainable business growth. We are looking for a confident, customer-focused Commercial Manager with a strong understanding of the Fresh Produce sector. In this role, you will manage and develop product categories, ensuring customer expectations are met while delivering sales, volume, and margin targets. Commercial Manager Key Responsibilities * Manage and develop key customer accounts, building strong and commercially beneficial relationships * Deliver category management strategies to support sales growth and market share * Achieve sales, volume, and margin targets across assigned accounts * Provide accurate weekly sales forecasts and contribute to longer-term planning * Develop and implement joint business plans with key customers * Maintain strong relationships with growers and suppliers to ensure consistent supply and quality * Collaborate with procurement, supply chain, technical, and operations teams to ensure product availability and timely delivery * Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and consumer behaviour to inform commercial decisions * Identify opportunities for cost savings and continuous improvement across the supply chain * Support product development and promotional activity to enhance the product offering * Manage and report on key account performance, including sales, pricing, and margins * Ensure all administrative and financial processes are maintained accurately Commercial Manager Key Requirements * Proven commercial experience within the Fresh Produce sector * Strong customer-facing experience with the ability to build and maintain key relationships * Excellent understanding of category management, forecasting, and margin delivery * Commercially astute with strong negotiation and decision-making skills * Confident communicator with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders * Highly organised with strong administrative and analytical capabilities * Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments * Proactive, driven, and capable of identifying growth opportunities * Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally as required * Full UK driving licence and access to transport (due to office location) This is a full-time, office-based position. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom, and evidence of this will be required prior to interview

Class 2 Driver Location: West Thurrock, RM20 3LB Pay: £17.66 per hour | Up to £847 per week | Weekly pay Hours: 48 hours per week Shift: Start times between 04:15 and 06:00 Contract: Temp - Perm About the Role We are looking for a professional Class 2 Drivers to work on behalf of our client in West Thurrock on a temp to perm basis. As a Class 2 Driver you will play a vital role in ensuring deliveries are completed on time and in full, while providing a high-quality, professional service to your customers. Working as part of a team of distribution operatives and reporting to your Line Manager, you will collaborate closely with the Warehouse and Office teams to ensure the smooth running of the operation and the achievement of overall site objectives. You will be responsible for delivering products from distribution centres directly to customers. These include pubs, supermarkets, and key events. Key Responsibilities Deliver goods to customers safely, on time, and in full, following all legal and company requirements. Work closely with the Warehouse, Transport, and Office teams to ensure smooth daily operations. Support yard and loading activities as required. Complete multi-drop deliveries while maintaining high customer service standards. Carry out vehicle checks, maintain vehicle cleanliness, and report defects or incidents promptly. Adhere to Working Time Directive, driver hours, health & safety, and company policies. Handle delivery issues professionally, escalating to the Transport or Customer Service team when needed. Act as a role model by working safely, respectfully, and with integrity at all times. Support continuous improvement and assist with training new team members as required. Qualifications Current and valid Category C Driving Licence (no more than 6 points) Current and valid Driver CPC Current and valid Digital Tachograph Card Class 2 Driving experience, 2 years minimum preferred Basic numeracy and literacy skills Forklift licence (B1 Counterbalance) is desirable Experience of multi-drop deliveries Skills & Attributes Self-motivated with the ability to use initiative Strong time-management skills and attention to detail Ability to work effectively in a time-sensitive environment Clear and confident communication skills Collaborative and supportive team mindset Positive attitude toward feedback and continuous improvement You can look forward to the following benefits: 28 days paid holiday (Pro Rata) Access to Manpower Rewards (Discounts on adventure days) Access to the MyPath upskilling programme £17.66 per hour Weekly pay About our client: Our client is a leading beverage company, bringing together a rich heritage in brewing and soft drinks innovation. Operating across the UK and international markets, the company offers a diverse portfolio of well-known brands spanning beer, soft drinks, and energy beverages. With a strong focus on sustainability, quality, and innovation, our client is committed to creating great drinking experiences while reducing its environmental impact. The business fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture, empowering employees to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and evolving industry. Apply now and a member of our Team will be in contact! TPBN1_UKTJ

Job title Business Development Manager Location: Hybrid – one day at head office in Berkshire home working, travel to sites in Kent, Essex & London Salary: Basic salary £45k OTE £75k Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm Why Join? My client is a leading commercial cleaning company, committed to providing over 400 customers with an excellent cleaning service at a competitive price. Established in 1999, they provide a professional, fully comprehensive cleaning provision across Southern England in sectors that include schools, offices, medical and leisure facilities. Despite our fast growth, we still care about every customer, every contract and every member of staff. They pride ourselves on our attention to detail and delivery of a thorough, reliable high-quality service. The Opportunity Reporting to the Head of Sales & Marketing, they are looking for an ambitious Business Development Manager to join their expanding sales team and drive their growth even further. Your primary focus will be to build a solid pipeline of new business, establishing strong relationships with prospective clients, assisting our continued expansion. What You’ll Be Doing • Prospecting & Business Development: Spend two days a week identifying and targeting new business opportunities, • Appointments & Leads: Book a set number of qualified appointments each week, with a focus on specific geographic areas, • Lead Management: In addition to individual prospecting efforts, the company generated a significant number of inbound leads last year (circa £2.5m per BDM) which you would need to qualify and book, • Customer Site Visits: Travel to customer locations to attend meetings, survey buildings, and provide tailored quotes for cleaning services, • Negotiation & Objection Handling: Navigate objections and negotiate pricing effectively, • Relationship Building: Build lasting business relationships, managing the sales process from lead to close, • Market Insight: Stay up to date with industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities, • Collaboration: Work closely with our operations team to ensure smooth contract transitions and successful mobilisation, • Sales Maximisation: Undertake other tasks to optimise sales revenue and achieve targets. About you They are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager (preferably in the cleaning/FM sector) who thrives on challenge and enjoys the satisfaction of closing high-value deals. You will have strong communication skills, both written and verbal, Self-drive and tenacity to pursue new opportunities and possess an ability to work well as part of a team What You’ll Need • A solid background in direct sales (experience in cleaning or similar industries is a plus), • Experience of selling a service (preferably in the cleaning/FM industry), • Proven success selling contracts valued at £1.5m+ annually (80% inbound leads), • A proven track record in prospecting and closing deals, • Experience in the education or medical sectors would be an advantage, but not essential, • A valid UK driver’s license, • The right to work in the UK and satisfactory references What they can offer you Flexibility in work hours and location (average of 1 day in the office, 4 days working from home/out in the field) Company vehicle or mileage allowance iPad, laptop and Company mobile phone Competitive salary with an attractive commission structure Up to 27 days’ annual leave (depending on length of service) NEST pension scheme Opportunities for training, professional development and career progression Quarterly employee recognition awards A friendly and inclusive working culture Regular team events and employee perks Free parking and refreshments when in the office An inclusive, equal opportunities workplace where diversity is valued and everyone is welcome Fairford Associates operates as an Employment Agency introducing work-seekers to client employers for direct employment by those employers. Please view our latest jobs on our website and follow us on Linkedin and Twitter. We do try to reply to each application personally, however as we receive a high number of applications for each role, we handle it is not always possible to do this. Therefore, if we do not contact you within seven days your application for this particular role has not been successful. However, we have retained your CV and we will advise you of future roles that may be of interest

Are you experienced within the Inbound Travel Industry? Are you a natural relationship builder? Based in Kent and looking for a local role? Look no further! We are working with an established leading provider of travel, leisure and hospitality products and services in the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe, who are looking for a Product and Contracting Manager to join their team. Reporting to the Commercial Director, the Product & Contracting Manager will be responsible for contracting predominately restaurants and attractions in Ireland, Scotland & the North of England, to fulfil our Key trade/B2B and B2C demands. A key function of the role is to ensure existing and new supplier relationships are built and maintained to maximize all commercial opportunities. Key Duties & Responsibilities Negotiate competitive rates and conditions for all land services notably restaurants & attractions. Secure contracts with suppliers in line with the purchasing strategy and remit advised from the Commercial Director. Product development - source new venues and be proactive in proposing new products appropriate to the various sales channels. Provide product updates and presentations of new products or packages to B2B clients To propose, plan and attend business trips and meetings in order to negotiate and renegotiate contracts. Ensure existing and new supplier relationships are built and maintained to maximize all commercial opportunities. Organise and attend FAM trips. Attend key industry events, workshops and networking opportunities where required. Ability to travel to key destinations in the UK, particularly Ireland and Scotland and to Northern Europe when required. Prepare and analyse statistics via software products to benefit effective negotiations and product analysis for re contracting. To develop and maintain commercially advantageous business relationships with our suppliers. Provide the Operations team with product updates and respond to day-to-day queries. Ensure all contracts are completed accurately and in full with all information being set up in a timely fashion. To liaise with all internal departments to ensure all departments are fully up to date these include, finance, systems, sales & marketing. Negotiate added-value deals, overrides and special offers. Constantly challenging yourself to increase product knowledge and identifying potential suppliers to support our product offering. Investigate and resolve service complaints Ensure high service quality standards are met year on year and to promptly deal with queries from colleagues and suppliers Support sales functions with production of quarterly sales material, e-shots and customer rates sheets. Entering contracts into the in house HLG databaseKey Skills A least 2 years' experience in the travel industry preferably in a purchasing role within the UK Inbound market. Confident and passionate about succeeding in the role. The applicant needs to have strong commercial acumen, be adaptable, reliable and flexible, with a responsible attitude and possess the ability to respond to tight deadlines. Excellent negotiation skills Excellent organisational and planning skills. The ability to build effective relationships The ability to deal with competing priorities effectively Self-motivated and good working under pressure. A good knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint Strong written and verbal communication skills (English) The ability to handle multiple projects, whilst maintaining meticulous attention to detail and a "can do attitude". An enthusiastic and strong team player Additional languages desirable particularly German or French as is a knowledge of UK and Northern European citiesThroughout the year it will be anticipated that you will spend approximately 50% of your time attending site visits, FAM trips, visiting clients, and attending workshops across the UK and Ireland (including travel to Ireland / Scotland approximately 8 - 10 times a year). The package: A salary of £29,000 - £30,000 Hybrid workingInterested? Please click APPLY or contact

Company Description Culina Logistics provides integrated supply chain services and expertise for food & drink products that require strict refrigerated temperatures. At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired! Job Description Reporting to the General Manager, The Safety, Facilities and Compliance Manager will lead the site’s Health & Safety, Environmental, Facilities and Compliance activities, ensuring all legal, policy and audit requirements are met. The role promotes a safe working environment, minimises operational risk, supports continuous improvement and ensures the depot remains fully compliant and well maintained. This is a full time, permanent role. Working Monday to Friday, 40 hours a week. Key Duties of a Safety, Facilities and Compliance Manager: Health, Safety & Environment Lead, maintain and develop the site Health & Safety plan in line with legislation and business priorities. Promote a positive safety culture through coaching, guidance and training for managers and colleagues. Ensure all HSE policies, procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work are current, communicated and followed. Deliver HSE training, inductions, toolbox talks and refresher sessions. Provide expert support on accident investigation, root cause analysis and follow-up actions. Monitor performance against statutory requirements, audit standards and internal KPIs.Compliance & Quality Lead internal audits and support external audits, ensuring timely closure of actions. Manage document control, non-conformance processes and corrective/preventative action tracking. Support quality standards including hygiene operations, allergen management and pest control. Maintain and support external quality accreditations.Facilities & Fire Safety Ensure all fire safety checks, emergency lighting tests, evacuation drills and Fire Risk Assessment actions are completed. Oversee site facilities to ensure a safe, compliant and well-maintained working environment. Liaise with contractors and suppliers to support facilities compliance and audit standards.Risk & Insurance Management Develop and maintain systems to measure and monitor safety performance and benchmark standards. Analyse incident, occupational health and insurance-related data to help reduce risk and associated costs. Ensure “reasonable control” of risks in line with legal expectations.Operational Support Maintain accurate safety and MHE training records. Provide practical, solutions-focused support to depot leaders. Contribute to budget planning for safety, facilities and compliance activities and operate within approved cost parameters. Qualifications Strong background in Health & Safety, Compliance, Environmental or Facilities management, ideally within logistics or a fast-paced operation. NEBOSH Diploma (or working towards); CMIOSH desirable. Strong understanding of H&S legislation, environmental standards and operational risk frameworks. Experience of accident investigation, audit processes, policy development and quality/compliance standards. Skilled in coaching, influencing and engaging senior managers and operational teams. Confident delivering training and presentations. Strong analytical and reporting skills; IT literate. Able to work independently, prioritise effectively and manage pressure. Commercial awareness and disciplined approach to cost control. Track record of operating in large and complex warehouses. Experience leading multi-level teams to deliver service and cost improvements. Demonstrated success in driving compliance, audits and continuous improvement. Additional Information As part of our drive to make Culina Logistics a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers. Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives. Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include: Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement of 25 days plus the bank holidays. Company Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When we achieve our goals you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme Private Medical Cover – This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 8% employer Life Assurance - x4 your annual salary Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards. Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam