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Company Overview Strive Supply Chain are a leading management recruitment consultancy, specialising in Supply Chain, Production, Planning, Logistics, Transport & Warehouse Operations. Please visit our website for further vacancies and information. Job Overview Our client is a leading FMCG business currently recruiting for a Head of Engineering at their facility in Northamptonshire. Reporting into the Site Director, with direct reports, you will have overall responsibility and accountability for the Engineering function across the fully automated operation, which will include people and budgetary management. Responsibilities • Overall responsibility for Engineering activities across the business, • Create and implement best practice engineering vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve business performance, • Lead the Engineering team to ensure all operational plans are met, • Ensure that engineering strategies and processes are in place to meet business objectives and operational needs, • Provide leadership to departments under control and coach, mentor and develop direct reports and manage a high performing team that delivers continuous improvement, added value and cost reductions, • Evaluate the challenges faced by the business and take action to mitigate risks and develop opportunities, • Contribute to overall business strategy and annual budget process, • Take ownership of the engineering policy, guidelines and any associated documents, • Initiate and develop creative and innovative engineering processesQualifications, • Proven leadership and management skills with the ability to optimise team performance and development, • Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage, negotiate and manage key stakeholders and suppliers, • Strong and confident negotiator with the ability to negotiate at all levels, • Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills, • Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities, • Experience of working within an automated distribution centre or manufacturing environmentSalary and Details Competitive Job Title: Head of Engineering Contract Type: Permanent Town/City: Northamptonshire \n#J-18808-Ljbffr

INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975. Factory Manager SME Manufacturer Northamptonshire Job ref: CST /64942 Salary: Commensurate with experience The Company: Listgrove has been retained by a well-established European manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and sustainability within the construction and packaging sectors. Supplying a broad range of customers across multiple markets, the business combines technical expertise with a customer-focused approach and continues to invest in growth and long-term partnerships. Role Overview To provide the day-to-day management and strategic oversight of all customer-driven production requirements and related aspects of the business, which allows for the necessary levels of inventory to meet the logistical & production needs of our customers. The factory was established three years ago and has a strong growth trajectory. There is a flat organisational structure and a small team that reports into this role. Therefore, it is important that the successful candidate enjoys ‘working at the coalface’ developing process engineering capability and driving manufacturing success through strong attention to data. Main Duties and Responsibilities: To maintain the highest standards of integrity, reliability, availability, efficiency and security in all management and operational business systems of the business, ensuring that the appropriate levels of corporate governance are adhered to. • Ensuring the safety of all employees and visitors to the site and maintaining satisfactory Health & Safety standards within the site. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation., • Responsible for the management and planning of all site production requirements and to ensure maintenance and security of all plant, machinery and buildings., • Supporting management with the delivery of personnel policies for the direct reporting teams at the factory., • Delivering the UK corporate governance in line with the Senior Team stakeholders., • Manage the repeat business for all internal & external customers including managing all works order completion dates to meet production demand., • Provide production management support on all NPI and CI projects., • Work with the Senior management Teams to deliver excellent levels of customer service., • Drive the smooth operation of the business with assistance from the leadership team to ensure optimisation of the plant & equipment in line with Company best practice., • Ensure a high standard of housekeeping is maintained throughout the site., • Oversee the management, motivation and development of site personnel including recruitment, appraisals, training and discipline., • Strict adherence to company reporting deadlines. Principal Accountabilities: • Assisting in delivering all aspects of the business strategy in line with the overall objectives of the UK business strategy., • Meeting budgetary constraints and controls for the factory operation., • Ensuring that all business controls, SOP’s, safe systems of work, and works order/planning. documentation within the site are properly documented and updated as required., • Ensuring that the business is run in a professional and effective manner exceeding all of our internal and external customer’s expectations. Person Profile (Knowledge, Skills & Experience): • Strong process engineering aptitude., • Hands-on., • Data driven and analytical, • People person – team player (role involves leading a small team), • Extensive problem-solving ability., • Able to communicate across all levels within a business., • Strong IT skills detailed knowledge of Excel and strong appreciation of ERP systems., • Experience of running and motivating a team of workers to meet exacting levels of customer service. Please understand that due to the expected high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly. For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders. For UK roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the United Kingdom. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application. To apply please contact Conrad Taylor conrad.taylor@listgrove.com 0044 (0) 1789 207070 Why select Listgrove? • Five Decades of Market Intelligence, • Unrivalled Industry Networks, • Recognised International brand, • HR Qualified Professionals To hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit _ Throughout 2026 & 2027 you can meet with Listgrove at the following exhibitions: Interpack, France Innovation Plasturgie, Interplas UK, Plast Milan, Fakuma, ArabPlast, NPE 2027. Performance through People. Please visit _ for more information on our services, global success and testimonials. Listgrove Limited Registered in England No: 01197713

HR Manager | HR Business Partner | Manufacturing HR Manager Corby | Competitive Salary | Full-time | Permanent | Manufacturing | On-site Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an experienced HR Manager to join a well-established manufacturing organisation based in Corby. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Manager, HR Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor or People Manager who thrives in a standalone, operational HR role where you can genuinely influence business performance and drive organisational change. Joining the business during a significant period of investment and transformation, you'll be the senior HR presence on site, partnering closely with operational leaders to deliver a proactive people strategy, lead employee relations, support organisational change and help shape the future of the manufacturing operation. This is a highly visible leadership role offering autonomy, responsibility and the opportunity to make a lasting impact within a growing manufacturing business. Key Duties • Lead employee relations activity, including complex casework, disciplinary, grievance...

Head of People (Part Time) Corby Hours - 3 days pw Salary - £37,500 - £62k FTE An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and proactive Head of People to join a growing organisation at a pivotal stage of its development. This newly focused role offers the chance to shape and enhance the people strategy, ensuring the business attracts, develops, and retains the talent required to support its continued growth. Working closely with senior leadership, you will lead both strategic and operational people initiatives, driving improvements across recruitment, workforce planning, employee engagement, learning and development, and HR systems. Key Responsibilities Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Develop and implement an effective recruitment strategy and policy aligned to business objectives. Partner with managers across the organisation to identify and prioritise hiring requirements. Manage end-to-end recruitment activities, including agency management, job advertising, candidate attraction, and selection processes. Enhance employer branding initiatives to strengthen the organisation's ability to attract high-calibre talent.HR Systems & Process Improvement Review and optimise the use of the existing HR system to improve efficiency, reporting capabilities, and user engagement. Identify opportunities to streamline people processes and improve data accuracy and accessibility. Produce meaningful people metrics ...

Head of People (Part Time)CorbyHours - 3 days pwSalary - £37,500 - £62k FTEAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and proactive Head of People to join a growing organisation at a pivotal stage of its development. This newly focused role offers the chance to shape and enhance the people strategy, ensuring the business attracts, develops, and retains the talent required to support its continued growth. Working closely with senior leadership, you will lead both strategic and operational people initiatives, driving improvements across recruitment, workforce planning, employee engagement, learning and development, and HR systems. Key Responsibilities Recruitment & Talent Acquisition • Develop and implement an effective recruitment strategy and policy aligned to business objectives., • Partner with managers across the organisation to identify and prioritise hiring requirements., • Manage end-to-end recruitment activities, including agency management, job advertising, candidate attraction, and selection processes., • Enhance employer branding initiatives to strengthen the organisation's ability to attract high-calibre talent.HR Systems & Process Improvement, • Review and optimise the use of the existing HR system to improve efficiency, reporting capabilities, and user engagement., • Identify opportunities to st...

Product Manager Location: Corby - A remote location can be considered Position Overview We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Product Manager to take ownership of an existing product that is currently under development. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and maintaining the complete product roadmap, aligning business objectives with customer needs, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful delivery of product features and releases. This role requires a strategic thinker who can balance long-term vision with day-to-day execution, working closely with engineering, design, sales, marketing, customer success, and executive leadership to deliver a market-leading product. Key Responsibilities Product Strategy & Vision • Take ownership of the overall product vision, strategy, and direction., • Develop and maintain a comprehensive product roadmap aligned with company goals and market opportunities., • Define product positioning, value propositions, and competitive differentiation., • Identify new opportunities for product growth, expansion, and innovation., • Establish product objectives, KPIs, and success metrics. Product Planning & Roadmap Management • Create, maintain, and communicate a clear product roadmap and release plan., • Prioritise features, enhancements, and technical initiatives based on business impact and customer value., • Balance short-term delivery needs with long-term strategic objectives., • Manage product backlogs and ensure priorities are clearly understood by development teams. Requirements Gathering & Product Definition • Gather and analyse requirements from customers, stakeholders, sales teams, and market research., • Translate business needs into detailed product requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional specifications., • Define product workflows, user journeys, and feature requirements., • Ensure alignment between business objectives and technical implementation. Product Development & Delivery • Work closely with engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle., • Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and release planning activities., • Remove obstacles and facilitate decision-making to maintain delivery momentum., • Monitor project progress and proactively address risks and dependencies., • Ensure product releases meet quality, usability, security, and performance standards. Stakeholder Management • Act as the primary point of contact for product-related decisions., • Communicate product strategy, priorities, and progress to executive leadership and stakeholders., • Manage stakeholder expectations and facilitate alignment across departments., • Present product updates, roadmap reviews, and business cases to senior management. Market Research & Customer Insights • Conduct market analysis, competitive research, and industry trend assessments., • Gather customer feedback through interviews, surveys, usage analytics, and customer engagement., • Identify customer pain points and opportunities for product improvement., • Maintain a deep understanding of customer needs and market dynamics. Product Analytics & Performance Management • Define and monitor product performance metrics and KPIs., • Analyse user behaviour, adoption trends, and customer feedback., • Use data-driven insights to guide product decisions and prioritization., • Continuously optimize product performance, engagement, and customer satisfaction. Go-To-Market & Product Launches • Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to develop go-to-market strategies., • Support product launches, feature releases, and customer communications., • Develop product documentation, training materials, and sales enablement resources., • Ensure successful adoption of new features and product capabilities. Cross-Functional Leadership • Lead collaboration between engineering, UX/UI, QA, sales, marketing, operations, and customer success teams., • Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement., • Drive alignment between business objectives and product execution., • Mentor and guide junior product team members where applicable. Product Governance & Documentation • Maintain comprehensive product documentation, requirements, roadmaps, and decision logs., • Establish product management processes, frameworks, and best practices., • Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and security requirements. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field., • 5+ years of experience in Product Management, Product Ownership, or a related role., • Proven experience managing software products through multiple development and release cycles., • Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum product development methodologies., • Experience creating and managing product roadmaps and backlogs., • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills., • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities., • Experience working closely with software engineering and UX teams., • Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value. Preferred Qualifications • Experience managing SaaS, AI, cloud, enterprise, fintech, telecom, cybersecurity, or digital platform products., • Experience with product analytics tools and data-driven decision-making., • Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Productboard, Figma, Miro, or similar tools., • Experience leading cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments., • MBA or relevant product management certifications are a plus. Key Deliverables (First 6 Months) • Complete product assessment and gap analysis., • Defined product vision and strategic roadmap., • Prioritized backlog and release plan., • Product requirements framework and governance process., • Product KPI dashboard and reporting structure., • Customer feedback and market intelligence program., • Cross-functional product operating model., • Quarterly and annual product roadmap aligned with business objectives. Success Metrics • Product roadmap delivery and release predictability., • Customer satisfaction and adoption rates., • Feature utilization and engagement metrics., • Revenue growth and commercial impact., • Stakeholder satisfaction., • Time-to-market improvements., • Product quality and reduction in critical defects., • Achievement of strategic business objectives.

Business Development Manager (Construction) Fawkes & Reece are currently recruiting for a Business Development Manager within the construction sector. This is an excellent opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join a leading contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work and significant growth plans. This Business Development Manager role will suit a Business Development Manager with strong construction sector experience who is confident developing new business, maintaining client relationships and identifying new project opportunities across the UK. About the role of Business Development Manager As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, developing and securing new business opportunities within the construction sector. The Business Development Manager will play a key role in driving company growth, building long-term client relationships and supporting the wider pre-construction and estimating teams. The Business Development Manager will work closely with senior leadership to target new frameworks, repeat business opportunities and strategic clients. Responsibilities for Business Development Manager Identify and secure new business opportunities within the construction sector. Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders. Attend client meetings, networking events and industry functions. Prepare and deliver presentations and proposals. Work closely with pre-construction and estimating teams. Maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities and report progress to senior management. Support bid strategy and tender submissions. Monitor market trends and competitor activity. Requirements for Business Development Manager Proven experience as a Business Development Manager within construction or a related sector. Strong network within the construction industry. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Ability to generate and convert leads into secured work. Experience working with contractors or subcontractors. Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking. Full UK driving licence. What we offer for the Business Development Manager Competitive salary and commission structure. Company vehicle or car allowance. Pension scheme. Strong pipeline of secured and upcoming projects. Career progression opportunities within a growing contractor. If you are a Business Development Manager looking for your next Business Development Manager opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date CV or contact us for a confidential discussion. Fawkes & Reece Northampton Office

Service Manager - Part time Location: Northamptonshire Salary: £21,600 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Part Time About The Role We’re launching a brand-new Day Rehab Programme in North Northamptonshire and are looking for a Service Manager to help shape and lead it from the ground up. This is a part-time role (21 hours per week, with flexible working patterns available), offering the chance to build a service that will make a real difference in people’s recovery journeys. You’ll also support the development of a new LERO, helping it grow towards independence and sustainability, while working closely with the Regional Manager and wider partners. What you’ll be doing This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll balance operational delivery with strategic input. Lead delivery of the Day Rehab Programme (Self-Help Addiction Recovery model) Support the setup and development of a new LERO service Line manage a Lead Counsellor, Administrator, and LERO staff Work with the Regional Manager on strategy, business planning, and service improvements Build and maintain strong relationships with commissioners and key stakeholders Ensure accurate data, timely reporting, and full audit compliance Monitor performance against service level agreements and targets What We're Looking For You'll be confident leading services in a fast-moving environment, with the ability to support both people and performance. Experience in service management within health, social care, or substance misuse Strong leadership and team management skills Confidence working with data, reporting, and compliance frameworks Ability to develop partnerships and work collaboratively with external stakeholders A proactive, organised, and solutions-focused approach Commitment to safeguarding, quality, and continuous improvement As this is a part-time role, it may particularly suit a practising counsellor, therapist, or other health and social care professional who wishes to combine service leadership with an existing private practice or portfolio career. However, we welcome applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills, experience, and availability required for the role. No two days will be the same, you might be shaping service delivery in the morning, supporting your team through supervision in the afternoon, and reviewing performance data or meeting commissioners later in the day. Some flexibility is required, including occasional evening or weekend work, and travel within the region may be necessary. This is a rare opportunity to help design and embed a brand-new service from day one. You’ll play a key role in shaping recovery pathways, building a strong team culture, and ensuring high-quality support for service users. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - Flexible working Training and development opportunities BHSF Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application