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We are seeking a hands on Estates & Asset Manager to take responsibility for a mixed portfolio of residential, retail and distribution assets. This role is focused on bringing clarity, control and value to the estate. You will map the portfolio, implement a practical management system, and actively drive asset improvements and disposals through to completion. You will take ownership of understanding every asset, organising the estate effectively, and ensuring actions are executed with pace and precision. Key Responsibilities Portfolio Mapping & Control • Build a complete, accurate view of the estate, • Map all properties, ownership structures and key data, • Create and maintain a clear management system, • Ensure all information is accessible, consistent and up to date, • Provide clear, practical recommendations on hold/sell/improve decisions Development, Planning & Diversification • Identify development, redevelopment, and change-of-use opportunities across the portfolio to maximise value and income., • Assess planning potential, taking into account operational requirements., • Develop and progress diversification strategies for individual assets, including repurposing, intensification, and new revenue-generating opportunities., • Prepare clear recommendations and business cases for development and diversification opportunities, including high-level appraisal of costs, risks, and returns., • Manage planning applications and related development workstreams through to approval and execution where appropriate. Disposals & Portfolio Rationalisation • Identify non-core or underperforming assets, • Prepare properties for sale (including resolving issues where needed), • Manage disposals end-to-end in coordination with agents, • Keep momentum through to completion Portfolio “Clean-Up” • Identify gaps, risks and inefficiencies across the estate, • Resolve legacy issues (condition, compliance, tenancy, presentation, • Bring assets to a standard suitable for retention or sale Financial & Strategic Support • Understand value, costs and return across the portfolio, • Support decision making with clear, straightforward analysis, • Work closely with the Finance Director to align property strategy with financial objectives The ideal candidate will have: • Proven experience in property, estates,  or asset management across mixed-use portfolios, including residential, retail, and industrial/distribution assets., • Strong experience in development and strategic planning, with the ability to assess development opportunities, site optimisation, and alternative uses to maximise asset value., • Demonstrable expertise in identifying and delivering diversification opportunities for each site, including repurposing, redevelopment, change of use, and income-enhancing initiatives., • Experience with disposals, acquisitions and portfolio rationalisation, • A solid understanding of planning policy, development appraisal, and the practical steps required to secure planning permissions and implement value-add strategies., • Strong organisational skills with the ability to bring structure to complex portfolios, • Comfortable building and managing simple tracking systems (e.g. Excel), • Commercially astute, with the ability to evaluate asset performance, costs, returns, and strategic options., • Hands-on, proactive and able to work independently, • Ability to confidently work directly with senior stakeholders

Carlisle United Football Club is entering a decisive growth phase and is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead the club through its next chapter. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for driving performance on and off the pitch, setting clear direction, and building a culture of ambition across the organisation. The impact you’ll make You will lead the day-to-day running of the club, aligning football and business functions under one clear plan. You will turn ownership ambition into a practical strategy and ensure delivery across all departments. You will take ownership of commercial performance, driving revenue across sponsorship, ticketing, partnerships, and other income streams. You will also lead the annual budgeting process, ensuring the club delivers against financial targets through disciplined planning and execution. A key part of your role is overseeing the football operation at a senior level. You will ensure the right structure, leadership, and processes are in place to support performance on the pitch, while maintaining financial control and long-term stability. You will build a high-performing culture, setting clear expectations, improving accountability, and driving better decision-making across the club. You will work closely with senior leaders to ensure alignment and consistent delivery. You will represent the club with credibility across partners, supporters, and the wider community. You will maintain strong communication with ownership and the board, providing clear updates on performance, risks, and key decisions. Your skills and experience To succeed in this role, you will bring: • Senior leadership experience within football., • A track record of leading organisations and delivering clear strategic direction, • Strong commercial experience, with evidence of driving revenue growth in sport or entertainment., • Experience managing and delivering against annual budgets, • The ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and align functions behind shared goals, • Good understanding of football environments and the factors that drive performance on the pitch, • Clear decision-making, resilience, and confidence in a visible leadership role, • Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage a range of stakeholders This role suits a leader who wants to take ownership, drive growth, and play a key role in shaping the future of a football club with ambition. The Executives in Sport Group are retained on behalf of Carlisle United Football Club to appoint an Chief Executive Officer. All direct applications and CV's will be forwarded to The Executives in Sport Group. We ask that applicants complete our diversity monitoring form. You are not obliged to answer any of these questions but the more information you supply, the more effective our monitoring will be. Carlisle United – CEO – Diversity Monitoring Form All information supplied is anonymous and will not be viewed by recruiting managers. Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide specific feedback on unsuccessful applications.

SITE ENGINEERING MANAGER Job Title: Site Engineering Manager Location: Aspatria, Cumbria Salary: £71,000 (DOE) + £12,500 Relocation Package Shift: Days (8:00am – 4:00pm) Job Role of the Site Engineering Manager A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a forward-thinking and influential Site Engineering Manager to join First Milk Cheese Company, one of the UK’s leading dairy cooperatives, at their flagship Cumbria site. This is a key leadership role within a highly invested, project-driven manufacturing environment, offering the chance to shape engineering strategy, drive continuous improvement, and lead a well-established engineering team. The business is undergoing significant capital investment (£80m–£100m planned), making this an exciting time to join and make a real impact. Reporting directly to the Site Director, you will be responsible for managing and developing the site engineering function, ensuring optimal performance of people, plant, and processes, while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance. Sector – Factory Maintenance / Food Manufacturing Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Site Engineering Manager Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing environment. Strong background in mechanical or electrical engineering. Experience managing engineering teams, including senior engineers. Demonstrated ability to drive performance, culture, and continuous improvement. Experience managing budgets, KPIs, and engineering performance. Requirements for the Site Engineering Manager Engineering qualification (HNC or above). Experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment (food, dairy, or similar highly regulated industry preferred). Strong people management, coaching, and mentoring ability. Experience with CAPEX projects and continuous improvement initiatives. Knowledge of compliance, health & safety, and environmental standards. Desirable Requirements for the Site Engineering Manager Experience within the dairy or food manufacturing sector. NEBOSH qualification (or willingness to develop). IOSH qualified. Experience in highly regulated industries such as pharma, chemical, or FMCG. Key Responsibilities Lead, manage, and develop the site engineering team including senior engineers, shift engineers, and apprentices. Drive a positive engineering culture focused on performance, accountability, and development. Manage all engineering activities including maintenance, projects, and continuous improvement. Oversee CAPEX projects and support long-term investment strategy. Ensure compliance with all health & safety, environmental, and food safety standards. Manage engineering budgets, PPM systems, and asset performance. Work closely with senior leadership to deliver site KPIs and operational excellence. The Site Engineering Manager will benefit from: Working for a well-established and growing organisation within the dairy sector. Significant investment and long-term project exposure. Competitive salary with relocation package available. Strong benefits package including bonus, pension, private healthcare, and more. Clear opportunity to make a strategic impact and develop further within the business. If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert. For further details contact Lewis Wall at Pioneer Selection. As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme. You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply – please see our website for further details

Estate Agency Manager Cumbria Permanent, Full-time £Competitive A well-established and respected property business with a strong presence across Cumbria. With a heritage built on trusted relationships, local expertise and high standards of service, the firm has developed a reputation for delivering results across residential sales, lettings and professional services. As the property market continues to evolve, the firm is focused on strengthening its residential sales offering, enhancing performance and positioning the business for sustainable growth. Now seeking an ambitious and commercially astute Estate Agency Manager to lead and develop our residential sales function. This is a significant opportunity to take charge of a key part of the business, driving performance, shaping strategy and building a high-performing team within a competitive and fast-moving market. Entering an important phase of development, with a clear focus on growth, operational excellence and strengthening its market position across the region. This role will play a central part in that journey, providing leadership across the estate agency team while contributing to the wider direction of the business. Working closely with the Director, you will help to define and deliver a strategy that increases market share, enhances client experience and drives long-term value. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership and commercial capability, with responsibility for sales performance, team development and day-to-day operations. You will ensure the business is well positioned in the local market, with a consistent focus on generating new instructions, progressing sales effectively and delivering a high-quality service to clients. Alongside this, you will oversee compliance, financial performance and operational processes, ensuring the agency operates efficiently and professionally at all times. This role requires a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on delivery. You will be expected to lead from the frontsupporting the team in winning business, managing key relationships and maintaining momentum across the sales pipelinewhile also identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement. We are looking for a confident and credible property professional with a strong track record in estate agency. You will have experience of leading teams, driving performance and operating in a target-driven environment. Equally important is your ability to build relationships, influence outcomes and bring clarity and direction to a team. This is an exciting time to join. With a clear ambition to grow and evolve, the business offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, shape the future of the estate agency function and play a key role in its continued success. If you are motivated by opportunity, driven by results and ready to take on a leadership role with real scope and visibility, we would welcome your application. TPBN1_UKTJ

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Support the IT Director in prioritising initiatives based on demand and business needs.

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Owning and delivering account Joint Business Plans across Health, Beauty, Wellness and Household brands.

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Develop Long term strategy for EU. Lead Rest of Europe Sales via Exclusive Business Partners. Account Management of existing Business Partner relationships.

Commercially aware with a clear understanding of margin and business impact.

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Delivering against agreed commercial KPIs and business objectives. Develop and deliver robust account plans aligned to ICB objectives and Cipla strategy. Work closely with the Sales Manager, Marketing Manager, Medical, Market Access, and Business Excellence teams.

To identify key business opportunities within market sectors and actively seeking new opportunities through research and marketing. Manage the company CRM to a high degree of accuracy to ensure all activity is recorded this will include all business calls undertaken with clear objectives and outcome

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Undertake business development to grow the service, identifying opportunities and adapting to the changing legislative landscape,. In return, we offer a fantastic working environment in an employee owned business. All of this within a growing business with great career opportunities.

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Proven experience in financial sales, business development, or investment distribution. Attractive, performance-driven compensation tied to sales success and business growth. Sales & Business Development Manager.

A track record of winning new business and closing high value contracts. Senior Business Development Manager. Our client is looking for a Senior BDM to drive new business and grow major project pipelines across industrial, commercial and public sector clients.

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