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People Advisor \n Stonehouse, Gloucester (with hybrid working) \n A bit about us \n At Allan Webb Ltd, we are a leading engineering consultancy with over 60 years of experience delivering asset optimisation services to clients across the defence, government, energy, pharmaceutical and aerospace sectors, both in the UK and internationally. \n We're committed to conducting all our activities ethically, with a strong focus on human rights, sustainability and social responsibility. Our Corporate Social Responsibility policy reflects this commitment, ensuring we operate in a way that positively impacts both society and the environment. \n We truly champion agile working, believing that flexibility and wellbeing empower our people to perform at their best. What's more, we're proud supporters of the Armed Forces community and foster an inclusive, innovative workplace where individuals and teams can thrive. \n We are now looking for a People Advisor to join us on a full-time, permanent basis. \n What we can offer you \n • Competitive salary \n - Agile/remote working \n - Electric car scheme \n - Cycle to Work Scheme \n - Access to Perkbox (providing over 9,000 perks and benefits) \n - Training & Professional Development \n - EAP – a confidential 24/7 service \n - Employee Referral Bonus \n - 33 days’ annual leave (inc. Bank Holidays) \n - Option to purchase additional annual leave \n - Payment for Professional Membership \n This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced HR professional with a sound understanding of UK employment legislation to join our supportive organisation. \n You’ll have the chance to build on your advisory experience across a broad range of people matters, gaining valuable exposure to the wider People Strategy while helping shape a positive and consistent employee experience across the business. \n What’s more, you’ll join a company that puts real emphasis on supporting and developing its people, with mentoring, professional development, ED&I and mental health initiatives all forming part of the wider culture. \n So, if you’re looking for a varied HR role where you can strengthen your expertise and grow within a business that genuinely invests in its people, read on and apply today. \n What the role involves \n As a People Advisor, you will provide HR advice and support across our organisation, managing employee relations matters and helping improve the employee experience. \n You will manage employee relations cases, including absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance matters, ensuring company policies and procedures are followed. \n Overseeing recruitment, onboarding and offboarding processes, you will ensure a positive and compliant experience for candidates and employees. \n Working with the People Partner and Head of People, you will also support improvements to HR practices and processes in line with the wider People Strategy. \n Additionally, you will: \n • Line manage the People Administrator \n - Provide day-to-day HR guidance to managers and employees \n - Support managers in resolving attendance and performance issues \n Who we are looking for \n To be considered as a People Advisor, you will need: \n • A minimum of two years’ HR experience \n - Experience managing employee relations cases, grievances and disciplinary procedures \n - An understanding of UK Employment legislation \n - Competency using and managing HR systems \n - Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), with strong stakeholder management \n - Strong attention to detail \n Other organisations may call this role Human Resources Advisor, HR Advisor, Employee Relations Advisor, ER Advisor, People Services Advisor, Senior HR Co-ordinator, HR Officer, or Human Resources Officer. \n Webrecruit and Allan Webb are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. \n So, if you’re ready to grow your career as a People Advisor, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

We are looking for an experienced Merchandise Planner to join our team. The Merchandise Planner will be responsible for defining and delivering the category strategy, delivering agreed stock requirements to all ProCook channels and determining promotional and pricing activities to drive sustainable growth through increased sales and profitability. • Working closely with Buying, responsible for accurate category forecasting and demand planning, creating and maintaining appropriate trackers and planners for full visibility of range architecture and performance, • Establish systematic methods and tools to monitor and analyse stock, availability and sales performance trend data to develop forecasts by product category, SKU, channel and location, • Lead and manage the category and promotional critical path and act as an ambassador across all functions for delivering Commercial activity on time and in full at times, • Ownership of maintaining accurate Range Plan, Trading Plan, Markdown Plan and line-level forecasts, • Working with the Buying team & suppliers to confirm stock requirements, production capacity and order management within the critical path, • Provide weekly, seasonal, and ad hoc analysis of range and promotional performance, including to senior stakeholders Incorporate company financial reporting and budget requirements into merchandise plans and recommendations, • Develop and communicate quarterly demand planning with suppliers to ensure stock requirements are managed within the critical path, • Establish a promotional and seasonal forecasting model and plan for implementing merchandise changes, • Coordinate product forecasts with Buying and communicate to Supply Chain Ensure that clearance products are managed and sold through at an appropriate rate, taking price action as required to achieve stock, sales and margin targets, • Manage open to buy options and stock plans to deliver to sales and stock targets, • Inner/Outer management coordinated with Buying and delivered in volumes suitable for warehouse requirements and retail execution This is a full-time role, requiring 37.5 hours per week, with a hybrid working arrangement of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote at our Gloucester location (non-negotiable). • Must have experience in retail merchandising environment, • Solid knowledge of range and category management, • Project management skills to facilitate and track cross-functional tasks, spotting potential risks and managing the, • Data driven with good analytical and forecasting skills, • Strong stakeholder management skills in order to work across multiple teams, • Excellent communication and people skills, • Salary is up to £40,000 depending on experience and skills, • Total value of our perks is valued at up to£3,000+ per year, • Free parkingon-site, • Free gym accesson-site, • Unlimited coffee and teathroughout the day, • Free fresh fruit and cakedaily, • Subsidised meals- breakfast and lunch, • Hybrid Working: 3 days in our inspiring ProCook HQ, 2 days flexible remote, • Opportunity to work with a passionate team, • Generous colleague discount- 40% off to spend in store or online + 30% for friends and family, • 2 x Annual paid volunteering days, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Salary Sacrifice Electric Car Scheme Policy + Cycle to work scheme (contingent to company policy), • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay, • Friends and Family Referral Scheme, • 33 Days Annual Leave (including bank holidays), • Discretionary bonus scheme of up to 10%, • B Corp certified companycommitted to ethical practices and sustainability, • A company recognised as a Great Place to Work for 5 consecutive years, • Disability Confident Leader At ProCook we are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applications from people of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know. We’re committed to making our recruitment process as inclusive and accessible as possible. At ProCook, sustainability is at the heart of what we do. As a certified B Corporation, we strive to balance profit with purpose, focusing on reducing waste, and ensuring ethical business practices. By joining our team, you will contribute to our efforts in creating a positive impact on the planet. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A well-established precision engineering business is looking to recruit a Design Engineer to join their growing engineering team. This is an opportunity to work on complex, high-specification products within a technically demanding environment, supporting both new product development and customer-driven design solutions. Interpret customer specifications and translate them into engineered design solutions Produce 3D models, engineering drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) for manufacture Design and develop new products using 3D CAD Carry out engineering calculations and document findings clearly Perform FEA analysis where required to validate designs Analyse and document test data to ensure compliance with specifications Ensure designs meet relevant industry standards (API, ISO, PED, ASME VIII) Apply Design for Manufacture & Assembly (DFM/DFA) principles Support the transition of new products into production Check drawings and BOMs for accuracy and completeness Contribute to continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives Act as a technical point of contact internally and occasionally with customers Mentor junior engineers and support wider engineering activities Participate in meetings across departments and occasionally attend customer sites Support overall engineering strategy and departmental development Degree or recognised qualification in Mechanical Engineering Strong experience using 3D CAD for design and drafting Experience in concept and detailed design within an engineering environment Experience with FEA analysis and engineering calculations Familiar with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) Experience using MRP/ERP systems to generate BOMs Knowledge of quality management systems Strong problem-solving skills with a logical and analytical approach Able to manage workload, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines Confident communicator, able to work independently and within a team Competitive – to be discussed with Mansell Recruitment #J-18808-Ljbffr

PSR Solutions is recruiting an experienced Design Manager to lead design delivery across complex, multi-sector projects in Gloucestershire. This role sits at the heart of project success - integrating design, managing consultants, influencing strategy, and representing the business with clients and partners. You'll work alongside senior leaders including Project Directors, Commercial Directors and Construction Directors, ensuring design is coordinated, compliant, efficient and commercially #J-18808-Ljbffr

Corporate Fundraising Manager Location: Stroud, Hybrid Salary: FTE £36,000 to £38,000 per annum (£19.78 to £20.88 per hour) Role Status: 28 to 35 hours per week Closing Date: 19 Oct 2026 Are you an ambitious corporate fundraiser with a talent for building meaningful relationships and winning new business At Meningitis Now, we're looking for a passionate and proactive Corporate Fundraising Manager to help drive sustainable income growth through high-value corporate partnerships. This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in securing the support that enables us to deliver life-changing services, fund vital research, raise awareness of meningitis, and be there for people and families when they need us most. We are looking for someone to work between 28 to 35 hours per week for a minimum of 2 days per week from our office in Stroud. The role will require some planned travel to face-to-face meetings with existing and prospective corporate partners. About the job Corporate partnerships play a pivotal role in helping Meningitis Now work towards a future where no one in the UK loses their life to meningitis or is left to face its impact alone. Income generated through these partnerships helps fund practical and emotional support for people affected by meningitis, awareness campaigns that improve understanding of the disease, and research that contributes to better prevention, diagnosis and treatment. As Corporate Fundraising Manager, you'll lead the development and delivery of our corporate fundraising strategy, with a strong focus on identifying, securing and growing new corporate partnerships. You'll work with businesses of all sizes, creating compelling opportunities for organisations to support our mission while delivering meaningful engagement and impact for their employees, customers and stakeholders. Alongside driving new business, you'll manage a portfolio of key partnerships and lead our Corporate Fundraising team to ensure every supporter receives an exceptional experience, helping build long-term relationships that maximise impact for years to come. Ultimately, you will play a critical role in growing sustainable income that enables Meningitis Now to continue changing lives today while working towards a future free from the impact of meningitis. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands-on fundraising, relationship building and business development in a role where their work makes a genuine and lasting difference. Reporting to the Partnerships Manager, you will be responsible for delivering and growing income from corporate partnerships, helping Meningitis Now achieve its fundraising ambitions and strategic objectives. You'll lead on the acquisition of new corporate supporters, developing a strong pipeline of opportunities through research, networking, referrals and proactive prospecting. Using your excellent communication and influencing skills, you'll create compelling proposals, deliver engaging presentations and secure partnerships that align with both a company's objectives and Meningitis Now's mission. You'll work closely with colleagues across fundraising, communications, support services and senior leadership to develop innovative partnership opportunities, showcase the impact of corporate support and strengthen our presence within the business community. The role also includes line management of the Senior Corporate Fundraiser, supporting their development and ensuring the effective stewardship of our valued existing corporate supporters. Key areas of responsibility include: Developing and delivering a corporate fundraising strategy focused on long-term income growth. Securing new corporate partnerships through prospecting, networking, pitches and proposals. Building and managing a strong pipeline of future opportunities. Using business communications channels, such as LinkedIn for research, promotion and outreach Managing and growing relationships with key corporate supporters. Leading cultivation, engagement and stewardship activities and events. Working with senior leaders and Business Ambassadors to expand corporate opportunities. Supporting innovation across our corporate fundraising products and programmes. Providing leadership, coaching and support to the Corporate Fundraising team. What we're looking for You'll bring: Significant experience in corporate fundraising, partnerships, business development or a related role. A successful track record of securing new corporate partnerships and delivering income growth. Strong relationship-building, negotiation and influencing skills. Experience of developing and delivering fundraising or partnership strategies. The ability to create compelling proposals, presentations and funding applications. Experience of prospect research, pipeline management and business development. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Experience of line management, coaching or developing colleagues. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Empathy, sensitivity and emotional intelligence, with the ability to build meaningful relationships with supporters, many of whom have been personally affected by meningitis. A collaborative and proactive approach to achieving goals. Ready to apply Click apply and you will be redirected to our careers site to complete your application. TPBN1_UKTJ

In line with our redeployment policy, we’ll prioritise applications from employees who are under formal notice of redundancy. Are you passionate about restoring nature on a landscape-scale? As one of the National Trust’s most pioneering partnership-based landscape-scale projects, we're on an ambitious journey to create a thriving, connected landscape across 21,000 hectares of the west Cotswolds — connecting habitats from Crickley Hill in the north to Newark Park in the south. As the Stroud Landscape Project Manager, you’ll be leading a project that works with landowners, communities, local councils and environmental organisations – delivering our Restore Nature strategy beyond the boundaries of our ownership. You will play a pivotal leadership role in the project, making our 2050 vision a reality by identifying long-term land management solutions that help shape and deliver this transformational landscape-scale project - enabling both people and nature to thrive. The Cotswolds is an amazing place to work, and we care for a real diverse range of sites. From internationally important calcareous grassland to ancient beech woodlands; species-rich lowland meadows to wood pasture and wetter habitats, we have it all including rare and locally vulnerable species, such as the Duke of Burgundy and Large Blue butterflies, skylark, Pasqueflower, Greater Horseshoe Bat and juniper - so there's a lot to get excited about. As Project Manager, you will oversee and be responsible for the delivery of five strategic priority areas including meadows and grasslands, trees and woodlands, water and climate adaptation, urban engagement and conservation grazing. You’ll also lead the Ebworth Nature Farmscape workstream with ambitions to grow the Cotswolds Commons and Beechwoods National Nature Reserve by 51%. You’ll grow the skills, knowledge and confidence of the project team into new and exciting areas. Building successful partnerships is a big part of our work and you will always be looking to work with others to create bigger, better, more and joined up spaces for nature. You will be motivated and enthusiastic and always ready to go the extra mile, leading and supporting the team to achieve great things. This is a brilliant opportunity for you to bring your project management and experience to make a positive difference to the west Cotswolds landscape. Your enthusiasm, pace and passion for your work will shine through in all you do. You’ll have a passion for delivering high profile nature and landscape projects alongside quality stakeholder engagement. You will build positive partnerships and relationships with others, including landowners and community groups. You’ll also have a strong eye for land management practices and business modelling, identifying external funding and fundraising opportunities to give the project a financially sustainable future. You’ll work directly with partners as well as being an important, supportive member to the NT’s project manager community. You’ll facilitate cross-organisation working, bringing positivity and energy. Reporting to the Restore Nature Delivery Manager and the Project Board you’ll be a people person, managing complex relationships with partners, staff, volunteers, and community groups. Some weekend and evening working will be required. The post holder will be required to work at the National Trust offices on the Ebworth Estate, near Stroud but you may also work at the portfolio’s other offices at Tinkley Gate and on the Sherborne Estate on occasions. Due to the collaborative nature of the role, remote working is not possible. Applications from redeployees are assessed against the minimum criteria for the role. In your application, please provide details of how you meet the minimum criteria below: • Experience of working on and delivering a large, high-profile landscape or nature conservation project, • Experience of balancing land management with nature outcomes, • Experience of working with funders and writing large bid applications, • Experience of project management and working within project management frameworks, • Knowledge of nature conservation and working with partners to deliver landscape-scale outputs, • Competency with writing reports and presenting them to different stakeholders, • Knowledge of Health & Safety compliance requirements and experience producing risk assessments., • Strong organisational skills including experience of managing project workstreams and contractors., • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle., • Knowledge of land management grants e.g. Countryside Stewardship, Sustainable Farming Incentive, • Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary, • Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18), • Season ticket loan, • EV car lease scheme, • Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts, • Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. #J-18808-Ljbffr

ABB is seeking an Assistant HSE Manager at its Stonehouse site to support the delivery of the HSE strategy and drive improvements across health, safety and environment. You will work closely with the HSE Manager to shape a positive safety culture and ensure compliance with local legislation and ABB standards. You will guide line managers, oversee risk assessments and incident reporting, and promote learning across the business. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary: Up to £75,000 + package We're recruiting for an experienced Design Manager to lead design delivery across complex, multi‑sector projects in Gloucestershire. This role sits at the heart of project success - integrating design, managing consultants, influencing strategy, and representing the business with clients and partners. You'll work alongside senior leaders including Project Directors, Commercial Directors and Construction Directors, ensuring design is coordinated, compliant, efficient and commercially aligned from pre‑construction through delivery. • Deliver design management using strong judgement and sector experience, • Integrate with senior project leadership teams, • Represent the business with clients, consultants and supply chain partners, • Manage complex projects across varied sectors and procurement routes, • Support work winning through bids, presentations and relationship‑building, • Manage consultant and specialist designer input through pre‑construction, • Lead design reviews, approvals and documentation control, • Manage interfaces with Planning, Building Control and other authorities, • Report progress to senior design leaders at key milestones, • Navigate internal governance including bid reviews, monthly project reviews and audits, • Appropriate CSCS card, • Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or similar, • Ability to plan, manage and monitor design in line with BR Principal Designer duties, • Strong written and verbal communication across technical and non‑technical audiences, • Confident decision‑making and clear direction setting, • Ability to negotiate and direct senior consultants, • Strong presentation skills, • Competent IT capability across Microsoft Office, PDF editing, InDesign and BIM platforms, • Thorough knowledge of design and construction processes, • Understanding of legislation, regulatory frameworks and industry standards, • Strong knowledge of CDM 2015, Building Safety Act, and RIBA Work Stages, • Knowledge of technical design, construction details and standard forms of contract (JCT, NEC, CM, MC), • Understanding of sustainability requirements and digital project delivery (BIM, CDEs), • Commercial awareness including contract conditions, deliverables and liability, • Experience managing consultants, design teams and client interfaces, • Experience delivering safety initiatives and sustainable outcomes, • Experience administering consultant appointments and project control mechanisms, • Champion the Incident & Injury Free (IIF) culture, • Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain, • Collaborative, flexible and team‑focused, • Share best practice across the design management community, • Uphold and demonstrate company values, • Car allowance, • Up to 10% employer pension contribution, • Private medical cover, • Life assurance, • 25 days annual leave + buy/sell options, • 3 wellbeing days, • Health & wellbeing initiatives, • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, • Discounted access to 2,500+ gyms nationwide, • Industry‑leading parental leave #J-18808-Ljbffr

ADEY, the market leader in the provision of residential water treatment products for closed loop heating and cooling systems in the UK, is looking for a Production Planner to join the team. Part of the Genuit Groups’ Climate Management Solutions (CMS) business unit, ADEY has ambitious growth plans to continue protecting the world's heating and cooling systems, to have a positive impact on the environment and people's lives. To support the development and delivery of a world class Supply Chain and Planning function. Reporting directly to the Supply Chain and Planning Manager, this role focuses on supporting the company’s Supply Chain Strategy and Planning function. We’d love someone on site full-time, but we’re happy to be flexible if you’re the right fit. Let’s talk about what works for you! • Create a Production Plan to achieve the groups’ business objectives with respect to resources and capacity requirements, • Work with Production Manager to monitor standard run times and look for CI opportunities, • Communication with internal Stakeholders to ensure stock is expedited in a timely fashion, • Work with the Production Manager to calculate production capacity vs forecast using production lead times, shift pattern and head count, • Work with NPI to arrange master samples and initial production runs, • Play a leading role with the Sales, and Operations Planning process – S&OP, • Monitor and report on forecast accuracy / adherence and provide recommendations for stock levels, • Assist with improvements for all supply chain activities and processes, • Be involved in the risk management and mitigation requirements process for the Supply Chain function, • Support the manufacturing planning and control system (MPC) to ensure customer priority and service levels are balanced with available capacity, • Follow, promote, and enforce supply chain SOP’s and Company policies and procedures, • Provide customer OTIF reports and analysis, • Ability to prioritise and manage complex multiple tasks in a calm manner, • Supply Chain Planning experience in HVAC industry or similar, • Understanding of integrated business concepts and systems, • Experience of MRP/ MRP II/ ERP systems, • Experience of Kanban, • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Power Query Word, PowerPoint SharePoint etc.), • Comfortable analysing, preparing and presenting data, • Able to work autonomously with minimal supervision, • Excellent with data collection, monitoring and analysis, • Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making, • Able to work independently and as part of a team, • Proactive mindset with a hands on approach #J-18808-Ljbffr

Wotton-under-Edge Town Council is seeking a Business Manager to join the senior management team and lead governance, financial administration and organisational development. This part-time permanent role supports the Chief Officer and ensures robust reporting, controls and decision-making across the council. You will manage budgets, develop capability in staff and lead projects that align governance with the council’s growth strategy, while coordinating with councillors, partners and the #J-18808-Ljbffr

Seeking a Corporate Fundraising Manager to drive income growth through high-value partnerships, focusing on strategy, new business acquisition, and managing key relationships.