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Senior Recruitment Consultant - Warm Desk Wigan (FT in the office during training period, then hybrid offered 3 days in the office) Full UK driving licence is ideal We're looking for a Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our growing team in Wigan . This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and supportive environment where your contribution will make a real impact. You will play a key role in helping clients find the right talent while building a rewarding career with a leading recruitment brand. As a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Manpower, you will specialise in temp and perm staffing , within the Manufacturing and Industrial sector. You will play a key role in connecting top talent with growing businesses. You will proactively build and develop relationships with clients, identifying their recruitment needs and delivering tailored talent solutions. By immersing yourself in your chosen industry vertical, you will become a Subject Matter Expert , gaining a deep understanding of your client base, their operations, strategy, company culture, and hiring practices. Key responsibilities Lead 360 recruitment across your desk Win new business and grow relationships across multiple client stakeholders Become a market expert - understanding projects, skill needs and hiring trends Build and maintain a strong pipeline of job-ready candidates Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to offer Use social media and networking to attract talent and build your brand Provide market insight on salaries, skills and progression Maintain high compliance standards across all activity Plan ahead by anticipating upcoming roles and candidate availability What We're Looking For Ideally 360 recruitment experience (any vertical) OR hard hitting sales experience Self-motivation and drive to succeed Strong resilience and adaptability A genuine passion for recruitment and people A consultative and professional approach A desire to grow and develop continuously What we offer Uncapped earning potential: Competitive salary, commission and bonuses Career progression: Move into Principal, Team Lead or Management roles A high-performance culture: Recognition, collaboration and support Exceptional training and development: Deepen your technical and consulting expertise - and as part of ManpowerGroup, benefit from endless opportunities to develop your career nationally or globally Work-life balance: 24 days' holiday (rising to 27), your birthday off, and early finish Friday monthly Wellbeing benefits: Flexible benefits including private medical, dental, gym memberships and more About Manpower Manpower is a global leader in workforce solutions and a 17 time winner of the World's Most Ethical Companies award. We're committed to creating meaningful, sustainable employment and building inclusive workplaces where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Ready to accelerate your recruitment career? Apply today. ''If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website'' TPBN1_UKTJ

Senior Recruitment Consultant - Warm Desk Wigan (FT in the office during training period, then hybrid offered 3 days in the office) Full UK driving licence is ideal We're looking for a Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our growing team in Wigan. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and supportive environment where your contribution will make a real impact. You will play a key role in helping clients find the right talent while building a rewarding career with a leading recruitment brand. As a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Manpower, you will specialise in temp and perm staffing, within the Manufacturing and Industrial sector. You will play a key role in connecting top talent with growing businesses. You will proactively build and develop relationships with clients, identifying their recruitment needs and delivering tailored talent solutions. By immersing yourself in your chosen industry vertical, you will become a Subject Matter Expert, gaining a deep understanding of your client base, their operations, strategy, company culture, and hiring practices. Key responsibilities Lead 360 recruitment across your desk Win new business and grow relationships across multiple client stakeholders Become a market expert - understanding projects, skill needs and hiring trends Build and maintain a strong pipeline of job-ready candidates Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to offer Use social media and networking to attract talent and build your brand Provide market insight on salaries, skills and progression Maintain high compliance standards across all activity Plan ahead by anticipating upcoming roles and candidate availability What We're Looking For Ideally 360 recruitment experience (any vertical) OR hard hitting sales experience Self-motivation and drive to succeed Strong resilience and adaptability A genuine passion for recruitment and people A consultative and professional approach A desire to grow and develop continuously What we offer Uncapped earning potential: Competitive salary, commission and bonuses Career progression: Move into Principal, Team Lead or Management roles A high-performance culture: Recognition, collaboration and support Exceptional training and development: Deepen your technical and consulting expertise - and as part of ManpowerGroup, benefit from endless opportunities to develop your career nationally or globally Work-life balance: 24 days' holiday (rising to 27), your birthday off, and early finish Friday monthly Wellbeing benefits: Flexible benefits including private medical, dental, gym memberships and more About Manpower Manpower is a global leader in workforce solutions and a 17 time winner of the World's Most Ethical Companies award. We're committed to creating meaningful, sustainable employment and building inclusive workplaces where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Ready to accelerate your recruitment career? Apply today. ''If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join the Quality Assurance team in Bolton, providing support to both the Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams. Salary: Circa £60,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more... Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity? Are you a Quality professional with a passion for problem solving? Working with our Manufacturing & Supply Chain teams you will lead the Quality Assurance activities on one of our complex Weapon System production lines, thereby supporting delivery of UK strategic defence needs. Co-ordinate delivery of the Quality Assurance activities across the Manufacturing Business Units to reduce production programme quality risks. Timely resolution of production line issues, by leading multi-functional teams through application of industry standard problem solving tools and techniques. Lead delivery of assurance activities associated with industrialisation of our production lines. Identify and mitigate production risks through implementation of PFMEA's, Control Plans, Special Process validation, etc. Lead Project Manufacturing Non-Conformance Panels, escalating critical issues to senior management. Ensure implementation of any Project specific non-conformance processes within manufacturing. Conduct non-conformance data analysis to identify trends, root causes and opportunities for improvement. Primary interface to Customer for project contractual deliverables out of our Bolton production facility. Additional role responsibilities: Support the Project team in developing cost effective project planning to assist in on time delivery of all contractual deliverables, whilst meeting MBDA policy and process. Collaborate with the engineering and manufacturing teams to optimise the manufacturing processes. Support the delivery of Product Life Cycle Gate reviews, providing assurance of deliverables and ensuring timely closure of actions. Provide Quality reporting into Project, Manufacturing and Functional Programme Reviews. Drive the Quality culture within the Manufacturing domain to ensure continuous improvement and delivery of the quality strategy and risk assessments. Certify and release product to our customer in accordance with the contractual requirements. What we're looking for from you: Preferably degree educated, or substantial experience in Quality Management Practitioner of current QA problem solving methods (8D, Six Sigma, DMAIC, etc.) Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (PowerPoint, Word and Excel) Excellent interpersonal skills are essential and able to influence others in a collaborative way. Highly self-motivated, and demonstrate a determination and persistence to deliver results despite obstacles and setbacks. Position is based at our Bolton site, but will require provision of support at our other MBDA sites. Some travel (both UK and international) maybe required. What's in it for you? The role provides an exciting opportunity to work in a high technology environment ranging from the manufacture of CCA assemblies through to live build of Weapon Systems. What's great about the team? Join a collaborative and supportive team who work together to contribute to a shared ambition to deliver for our Armed Forces and preserve the company's reputation as the leading provider of Missile and Weapon Systems. Achieve all this while maintaining your work/life balance!! Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more... We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. #LI-CT1

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking company as a Procurement Manager, where innovation meets collaboration. This role offers the chance to lead a pivotal function within a manufacturing business that delivers high-impact projects. If you're looking to make a significant contribution to an organisation that values strategic thinking, long-term partnerships, and operational excellence, this could be the perfect role for you. What You Will Do: • Proactively manage supplier lead times and capacity to ensure raw materials and components are perfectly aligned with production milestones., • Utilise ERP systems such as Progress Plus to maintain real-time visibility of order execution, material accuracy, and workshop requirements., • Build and sustain strategic relationships with key vendors, ensuring they are fully committed to the company's major programmes., • Develop and implement partnership-led agreements, positioning the company as a "customer of choice" for critical suppliers., • Lead high-value negotiations to drive commercial value while maintaining the highest levels of quality and compliance., • Design and execute a robust steel supply strategy tailored to the UK construction sector. What You Will Bring: • Proven experience in a procurement leadership role, ideally within a manufacturing environment delivering large-scale projects., • Strong knowledge of supply chain management within the construction or infrastructure sectors, with expertise in the UK steel market., • Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems to manage complex inventories and workflows (experience with Progress Plus is highly advantageous)., • Demonstrated ability to develop procurement strategies that align with project requirements and production timelines., • Degree-level qualification in a relevant business or engineering discipline, or equivalent professional experience. This role is central to the company's mission of delivering high-integrity projects with precision and efficiency. By joining as a Procurement Manager, you'll play a key part in ensuring supply chain resilience, fostering long-term vendor partnerships, and contributing to the successful delivery of major programmes. Your expertise will directly impact the company's ability to execute its ambitious goals and maintain its reputation for excellence. Location: This role is based in a well-connected location, ideal for professionals seeking a dynamic and collaborative work environment. Interested?: Don't miss this opportunity to make your mark as a Procurement Manager. Apply today and take the first step towards an exciting and rewarding career. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included

Bolton We are looking for an experienced SAP architect and project manager to support our SAP transformation, delivering new and existing capabilities and to ensure the smooth operation and sustainability of these systems for years to come. Salary: Up to £70,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 1-2 days per week on-site; depending of the phase of the project, more days on site will be required Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more... Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: We are working on a transformation programme to move from our current SAP ECC6 systems to SAP S/4HANA across the MBDA Group, utilising a Greenfield methodology. This strategy will impact a number of domain areas and the implementation of S/4HANA providing an opportunity for each domain to review its use of existing tools and determine a roadmap for consolidation across the Group and deliver the best-in-class tools for our business users. This role will concentrate on the local deployment of the new S/4HANA systems and post-go-live operations and maintenance. Additionally, the role will support the structured handover and manage any additional tasks related to the existing ECC6 environments. This role falls within the Digital Solutions (DS) area of MBDA; part of Digital Excellence (DEx), the DS team focusses on delivering IT solutions that are used to support the business in a variety of domains. What we're looking for from you: Proven expertise in SAP architecture design and implementation. Deep knowledge of integration frameworks. SAP Architect experience - being able to run productions systems, monitor and support an SAP transformation project. To follow and perform the SAP Release Management for the new systems in UK network based on the core model designed at group level. A track record of governing technical standards, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance. Strong stakeholder management skills, able to bridge business and IT with clear communication and strategic vision. Experienced in vendor and partner collaboration.Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more... We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. #LI-RM1

Bolton An exciting role has become available in our Test Architect team as a Technical expert involved in all aspects of the Missile Test process. If you have experience Electronic circuit design, testing and failure analysis techniques along with Test equipment design then this could be just the role for you! Salary: Circa £72 ,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship . Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 27% of base salary Car allowance: £300 per month Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Private Medical Insurance Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...The opportunity: As the Missile Test and Testability Expert you will be reporting in to the Test and Testability Department Head and, from a Project perspective, into the Project Chief Design Engineer. As Test and Testability Architects (TTA), we are involved in all aspects of the Missile Test process - from the early feasibility studies to series production and in-service support. As a Subject Matter Expert for Missile Test and Testability Architecture you will participate in range of missile programmes using your experience and expertise to improve the definition of test equipment technical requirements by focussing on key areas and removing waste. You'll be managing definition of the project test strategy, Definition of Project BIT architecture including coverage requirements and improving the way we write our specifications across all projects. As a key member on the team you'll be assessing and recommending improvements to our ways of working across TTA and lead the analysis of production test data to spot trends and diagnose failures. There will also be a need for you to lead the analysis and modelling our system to understand the test coverage and generate diagnostic instructions. Day to day you could also be involved in - Participating and supporting Red-Team reviews and activities into critical issues during development and manufacture. Supporting new product bid activities. Identify, document and deploy best practice across the department and within projects. Mentor and actively support members of the Test & Testability department. Lead / participate in roadmap development activities.What we're looking for from you: Educated to degree level (or equivalent) with significant experience of electronic test at all stages of project lifecycle, including: Electronic circuit design, testing and failure analysis techniques. Test equipment design. Experience in requirements capture. Project management and planning. Provide technical leadership to all Test related issues across design projects with proven experience in Test Equipment requirements capture and specification. Experience in DfT and testability Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders within the business relating to technical direction Support departmental strategy and support the department head with recruitment of the right people into the team. Strong interpersonal and well developed communication skills (written & verbal).Willingness to travel when required (UK and EU). Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more... We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. #LI-SF1

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Project Manager / Bid Lead subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. The role will be a hybrid role of working from home and onsite (2 days per week). This role would suit a candidate who has bid manager / bid proposals experience along with a project manager experience. A defence / aerospace / manufacturing background would be great. Job Title: Manufacturing Project Manager / Bid Lead Rate: £33 per hour Location: Bolton Hybrid / Remote working: 2 days per week onsite Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Manufacturing Project Manager / Bid Lead Job Description: Generation of Manufacturing Bids for Industrial Transfer packages of work, ensuring they are competitive, compliant and are in line with all business and commercial criteria. Deliver Industrial Transfer projects or sub-projects, ensuring they are delivered to agreed time, budget and quality. Regularly reviewing and reporting on progress and, where necessary, intervening to resolve issues so that the project is delivered to plan. Ensuring accurate reporting of progress against all aspects of project performance and interpreting requirements back to manufacturing. Lead the Manufacturing Offload Process, supporting Manufacturing Functions and project teams in the identification of Offload Opportunities. Working close with Procurement Functions (ISP-S and MEP) in the identification of suitable Offload suppliers. Generating Business Cases to support the Offload Opportunities and ensuring governance to the process is adhered to. Lead the implementation of Manufacturing Industrial Policy / Strategy, ensuring it aligns with the New Business Pipelines and Technology Roadmaps. Manage stakeholder interfaces including internal customers and ensure accurate reporting of progress against all aspects of project performance Support the New Business Team in the identification of new business opportunities and the development of approaches to winning the business. Participate in developing, maintaining and modifying manufacturing processes and procedures in assigned areas in accordance with relevant standards, best practice and developing needs. Collect, summarise and present information or data, carrying out pre-defined analyses and ensuring completeness and accuracy, and provide it to others for use in decision-making. Actively participates in Functional & Strategic Change activities, support best practice & functional excellence. Developing and maintaining key relationships with internal customers and key subcontractors Skillset/experience required: Experienced Project Manager with a proven track record in the delivery of fixed cost programmes, of significant value, within a matrix organisation. Experience within an engineering or production environment would be of preference. Experience at communicating at a high level, interfacing with key stakeholders in order to respond to complex situations and effectively influence the function and wider business. Experience in the application of Project Management skills at assistant level in a relevant business environment Experience working on complex bids advantageous with a proven record of accomplishment in the generation of costed proposals/manufacturing bids. Experience within an engineering or production environment would be of preference. Commercially astute as working with cost models to generate costings for direct/in directs, materials and other costs associated with manufacturing of products Strong presentation skills as the bid packs / cost brochures are generated using PowerPoint and presented to the Senior Management Team for approval Ability to articulate theory that has been applied to a costing approach and ensure evidence is collated for audit purposes Ensuring manufacturing is a key stakeholder in the generation of bid data throughout the Life Cycle of the Project/Product and adequately prepared to manage and deliver competitive and complaint bid proposals. Ensure effective process governance in assigned areas ensuring projects adhere to all policies and procedures, promoting a culture of best practice sharing and knowledge exploitation, and contributing to relevant overall bidding activities Excellent communication skills, as the Bid Team work across all programmes, there are a lot of stakeholders and it is important to create own networks and build strong relationships experience of working within multi-functional teams Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team, with a proactive approach Ability to articulate theory that has been applied to a costing approach and ensure evidence is collated for audit purposes Planning & Scheduling: Developing detailed project plans, schedules, and milestones. Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring adherence to aerospace industry regulations and standards. Project Management Toolsets: SAP/Primavera P6

BIM Manager (ISO 19650 | Revit | Navisworks) Location: Bolton Salary: Competitive + Benefits 6 Months FTC - With the view to extend Are you a BIM leader who enjoys shaping strategy and staying close to project delivery? We’re looking for a BIM Manager / Digital Engineering Manager to lead and evolve BIM capability across a growing engineering and project delivery environment. This is a key role with real influence—owning BIM standards, driving ISO 19650 compliance, and supporting complex multidisciplinary projects. You’ll act as the go-to expert for BIM, balancing strategic leadership with hands-on coordination, working closely with design, engineering, and project teams. What you’ll be doing BIM Strategy & Leadership Develop and implement BIM standards, workflows, and best practices across the business Drive adoption of BIM and digital engineering across teams Own and evolve BIM Execution Plans (BEPs) Project Delivery & Coordination Lead model coordination and clash detection (Navisworks / similar) Oversee multidisciplinary model integration across projects Ensure models meet quality, compliance, and contractual requirements Information Management (ISO 19650) Manage Common Data Environment (CDE) processes and data governance Define naming conventions, information structures, and data standards Ensure full compliance with ISO 19650 Quality, Audit & Improvement Audit BIM models and deliverables for accuracy and compliance Drive continuous improvement and standardisation Support integration between BIM, CAD, and engineering/manufacturing systems Stakeholder & Team Support Act as the primary BIM contact for clients and internal teams Provide training, mentoring, and guidance to engineers and designers What we’re looking for Essential: Experience as a BIM Manager, BIM Lead, or Senior BIM Coordinator Strong knowledge of ISO 19650 and information management Proficiency in Revit and Navisworks (or Bentley MicroStation environments) Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design models Experience working with Common Data Environments (CDEs) Strong stakeholder and communication skills Desirable: Background in engineering, construction, or architecture Experience in complex or high-value projects Exposure to Bentley tools, Dynamo, or automation workflows Experience integrating BIM with manufacturing or production systems Why apply? Opportunity to shape BIM strategy across the business Mix of hands-on technical work and strategic leadership Work on complex, multidisciplinary projects Collaborative and forward-thinking engineering environment Influence digital transformation and innovation Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included

At KBS Corporate, part of K3 Advisory Group, we sell more companies than any other UK-based company sales adviser. In 2025 alone, we have sold over 249 companies, which is 322% more than the next closest UK adviser. The Senior Research Analyst is crucial to the overall sales process and involves identifying and directly contacting potential buyers who may be interested in purchasing our Clients' business. We use a bespoke, state of the art system to scour industry specific data, financial information, geographical indicators etc with the aim of fulfilling our Clients' approved research strategy. To be successful as a Research Analyst, you will be able to take an imaginative approach to each business; thinking outside the box when it comes to finding less obvious potential buyers and successfully communicating the acquisitions' advantages. Over time, you will build lasting relationships with key decision makers in major organisations across the UK and potentially around the world. The successful candidate will receive full, ongoing training from an experienced team and will earn commission as deals complete with your buyers. Key Responsibilities will include: Conducting research into potential buyers. Carrying out research strategies. Identifying key contacts within these businesses and using a variety of contact methods to gain interest from these potential purchasers Independent Research and Outreach amongst our network of known contacts. Liaising with Buyers to understand what kind of businesses they are looking to acquire and match them with our clients. Liaising with Clients to gain approval on NDA (non-disclosure agreements) signed by potential purchasers. We are looking for individuals with at least 2 years experience in a research driven / analytic role, ideally within the financial services sector and we do need someone who can bring the following: Self-motivation, self-discipline, good at time management. The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet strict deadlines. Excellent attention to detail. Good communication skills (written and orally). Good problem solver can you think differently and come up with innovative, creative solutions. What's in it for you? We want your career with us to be rewarding, exciting and long lasting. As well as experiencing working within a fast paced, dynamic team, learning on the job from experienced Analysts, we also offer the following: Hybrid Working (after successful probationary period). Flexible Core Hours Policy (after successful probationary period). Dress for your Diary. Regular Wellbeing Walks. Employee of the Month awards. Monthly Incentive rewards. TPBN1_UKTJ

Software Sales Executive (ERP) Certain Advantage is hiring for a Software Sales Executive (ERP) for a fantastic client based in Macclesfield.The role is on a temp to permanent basis, with excellent benefits. £13.50-£14.00 an hour DOE, plus bonus (Up to £400 a month) Immediate starts. The Role: Were looking for a driven and commercially minded Software Sales Executive to join a growing team focused on selling ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the early stages of their career who already has exposure to ERP sales environmentseither working as an SDR/BDR within an ERP or SaaS business, or within a lead generation / recruitment agency supporting ERP markets. This is a sales-focused role, not a technical or implementation position. Youll be responsible for generating opportunities, engaging decision-makers, and supporting the sales pipeline. Key Responsibilities: Making outbound B2B calls to prospective customers across various sectors. Conduct outbound calling, emailing and LinkedIn outreach to generate qualified leads. Build an understanding of ERP solutions and confidently communicate value propositions. Identify key decision-makers within target organisations (Finance, Operations, IT) Generating qualified leads and booking appointments for client sales team Conducting business research to identify new opportunities and decision-makers Maintaining accurate records and follow-ups in the CRM system Working towards achievable call and conversion targets Building strong relationships with clients through clear and professional communication Hybrid Office based in Macclesfield (2 days a week at home and 3 days in the office). MondayThursday 8.30am5.00pm, Friday 8.30am1.00pm (36.5 hours per week) Early Friday finish, regular team, and social events. The individual Were looking for people who have: Ideally a Graduate with a strong interest in sales and technology Previous experience in ERP / SaaS sales (SDR / BDR / Telesales) or Agency supporting ERP/software markets (e.g. recruitment or lead generation) Strong business acumen and ability to quickly understand different industries Excellent telephone manner, communication and listening skills Confident, proactive, and target-driven sales attitude Strong research skills and attention to detail Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team Comfortable using CRM systems (Salesforce and HubSpot) and Microsoft Office A team player Comfortable using LinkedIn and email as part of multichannel outreach strategy This role is focused on selling ERP solutions, not implementing, or supporting ERP systems. Were specifically looking for candidates with commercial exposure to ERP markets, rather than technical ERP users or consultants. If youre looking to build a career in software sales and already have exposure to the ERP space, wed love to hear from you. Working with Certain Advantage We go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If youre hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, well work with you to find it. We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Business Support, Legal, Finance, Marketing, HR, IT and Engineering. If this job isnt for you, head to certainadvantage.co.uk and register for job alerts and career guidance tips. TPBN1_UKTJ

Your new company This is a large, established multi‑academy trust operating across multiple regions, serving a diverse range of primary and secondary schools, now consisting of around 40 academies. The trust is values‑led, with a strong commitment to inclusion, collaboration and community impact, and has a track record of sustainable growth and educational improvement. The trust operates a centralised model, providing strategic leadership and shared services while empowering schools to focus on high‑quality teaching and learning. Digital systems and IT services play a critical role in enabling this model, supporting curriculum delivery, safeguarding, compliance, and operational efficiency at scale. With significant pupil numbers, a broad geographic footprint and a mature governance structure, the trust places increasing emphasis on robust infrastructure, cyber security, and forward‑looking digital strategy to support both current operations and future development. Your new role Reporting to the Regional IT Manager, they are looking to appoint an IT Engineer to join their established team at their Walkden site, providing a high level of IT support to end users. Working as part of the central IT team, you will help maintain a secure, reliable and scalable cloud environment that supports teaching, learning and business operations across the Trust. Key responsibilities include: Supporting the day-to-day operation of cloud platforms (primarily Microsoft 365 and Azure) Assisting with user management, identity and access, security controls and device integration Monitoring system performance and responding to incidents and service requests Supporting academies with cloud-related queries and technical issues Contributing to projects, upgrades and the ongoing development of Trust-wide cloud services Maintaining clear documentation and adhering to security and governance standardsThis is an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT Technician or IT Engineer to work for a forward-thinking organisation where there will be further opportunities for growth and development. What you'll need to succeed In order to be successful in securing this position, you will ideally have experience providing IT support in an educational setting, whether this be working for a school or college, or working for a managed service provider supporting the sector. You will have a passion for providing a high level of IT service, working face to face with end users and promoting the use of technology in the classroom. Excellent communication and relationship building skills are required, as well as a proactive approach to IT support. What you'll get in return In return, you will be joining a well-established central IT team where you will be fully supported upon joining the trust, and where you will also have access to further development and training. You will receive a competitive salary of between £31,000 and £32,000 and receive the trust's generous benefits package, which will include a local government pension scheme, 31 days holiday (plus bank) and various lifestyle and retail discounts and benefits. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Bolton Have a direct impact on MBDA UK's external collaboration with its current and future Supply Chains, managing engagement with the UK Network of Trade Bodies, Trade Shows, Regional Defence & Security Clusters and Regional Aerospace Alliances to meet innovative suppliers. Salary: Up to £45,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: Working on-site and off-site at events as and when required to fulfil the role Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more... Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: To remain at the cutting edge MBDA UK needs to constantly develop, adapt and adopt new technologies. Working together with our current and future potential partners helps to develop concepts and deliver game-changing solutions. This role, reporting to the UK R&T (Research & Technology) Procurement Executive, is a key contributor to the success of embedding Open Innovation into all aspects of how we do procurement, ensuring we have the right levels of engagement with the UK Network, enabling MBDA UK to collaborate with our Supply Chain Partners, including SMEs, research partnerships & academia. You will actively support MBDA UK's reporting on and evidencing our progress with the UK Supply Chain, addressing Government policy and MOD focus on the UK Defence supply chain through vehicles such as the Social Value Act with Prime Contractors, the Governments Defence Industrial Strategy, MBDA's Portfolio Agreement with the MOD and the MOD SME Action Plan. As part of the MBDA UK R&T Partnership team you will work with colleagues across Procurement and all other functions of the business to identify opportunities for MBDA to collaborate in an Open Innovation manner. You will be the Key point of Contact for the MBDA UK Procurement Collaborate to Innovate (C2I) Open Innovation initiatives. As such the main skill required is management of people through external and internal relationships. Externally, you will assess suppliers you meet, manage the collection of their capability data and manage their expectations. The role will manage relationships with the UK Network ensuring MBDA UK is constantly reaching out to find new sovereign capability. Internally, the role is responsible for managing the delivery of all C2I events and initiatives, managing people from around MBDA UK to support these initiatives. As part of the external collaboration responsibilities you will be expected throughout the year to represent MBDA UK at various off-site events and trade shows which will require overnight stays. Some of these events you will have planned and you will attend as part of a team that you will manage and some you will attend individually. You will present on behalf of MBDA UK at events when required. As MBDA is a transnational company there will be some opportunities to travel internationally to support similar events. As the Key point of Contact for C2I, you will look to continuously improve the initiatives and deliver greater value for money year on year. You will use the data collected through the year to provide evidence internally and externally of the impact that Collaborate to Innovate is having for MBDA UK, e.g. new suppliers on boarded, work placed and money spent. The R&T Partnership team is part of MBDA UK's Procurement function, we look to find new capability from new and existing suppliers. As such we collaborate daily with a variety of different people internally and externally. This role is a key part in ensuring that we continue to search everywhere and provide opportunities to all types of organisations to talk to us and share their capabilities with us. Our impact has a direct link to the capabilities of our products which support our Armed Forces and their role in protecting our nations. What we're looking for from you: A passion for collaboration and innovation, working with people to deliver change. Experience in delivering value from managing and planning collaborative events. A confident team player who can deliver results through skilful collaboration. Experience in managing data to evidence impact. Commitment to lead by example, proactively addressing challenges to deliver success. The drive and enthusiasm to keep searching for suppliers with disruptive technologies and innovations.Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more... We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. #LI-LA1

HIRING Senior Quantity Surveyor Site Based Lancashire | Bolton Head Office Salary and package - £60,000 £70,000 + Car Allowance / Company Car + Pension + Healthcare + Holidays An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a long-established and highly respected civil engineering contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work across the North West. This role will suit a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor who enjoys being close to projects, working collaboratively with operational teams, and playing a key role in the successful delivery of complex civil engineering schemes. Projects typically include highways, roads, public realm improvements, infrastructure works, and hard landscaping schemes, working with both public and private sector clients. The position will be predominantly site based on a major project in Lancashire, supported by the companys Bolton office. The Opportunity: You will take ownership of the commercial management of projects from early stages through to completion, ensuring strong financial performance, effective subcontractor management, and successful project delivery. Working closely with project teams and senior leadership, you will be involved in all aspects of cost control, procurement, forecasting, valuations, variations, and final accounts, whilst helping to drive commercial standards across the business. Responsibilities: Overseeing the commercial delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure projects. Preparing and managing cost reporting, valuations, forecasts, and commercial reviews. Managing subcontractor procurement, payments, variations, and final accounts. Providing clear commercial support to operational and delivery teams throughout the lifecycle of projects. Identifying commercial risks and opportunities and implementing proactive solutions. Managing change control processes and ensuring contractual compliance. Building strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, consultants, and internal teams. Supporting procurement strategy and contributing to tender and pre-construction activities. Attending site meetings and maintaining a visible presence on projects. Mentoring and supporting junior commercial team members where required. The candidate Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience. Previous experience within civil engineering Strong understanding of NEC Proven ability to commercially manage projects through all phases. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail. Full UK driving licence. Salary between £60,000 £70,000 Car allowance or company car Pension scheme Private healthcare Holiday entitlement Long-term career progression within a stable and successful contractor Opportunity to work on high-profile civil engineering projects across the region To apply, please call or email 07980 006 436 TPBN1_UKTJ

Graduate Software Sales Executive (ERP) Certain Advantage is hiring for a Graduate Software Sales Executive (ERP) for a fantastic client based in Macclesfield.The role is on a temp to permanent basis, with excellent benefits. £13.50-£14.00 an hour DOE, plus bonus (Up to £400 a month) Immediate starts. The Role: Were looking for a driven and commercially minded Graduate Software Sales Executive to join a growing team focused on selling ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the early stages of their career who already has exposure to ERP sales environmentseither working as an SDR/BDR within an ERP or SaaS business, or within a lead generation / recruitment agency supporting ERP markets. This is a sales-focused role, not a technical or implementation position. Youll be responsible for generating opportunities, engaging decision-makers, and supporting the sales pipeline. Key Responsibilities: Making outbound B2B calls to prospective customers across various sectors. Conduct outbound calling, emailing and LinkedIn outreach to generate qualified leads. Build an understanding of ERP solutions and confidently communicate value propositions. Identify key decision-makers within target organisations (Finance, Operations, IT) Generating qualified leads and booking appointments for client sales team Conducting business research to identify new opportunities and decision-makers Maintaining accurate records and follow-ups in the CRM system Working towards achievable call and conversion targets Building strong relationships with clients through clear and professional communication Hybrid Office based in Macclesfield (2 days a week at home and 3 days in the office). MondayThursday 8.30am5.00pm, Friday 8.30am1.00pm (36.5 hours per week) Early Friday finish, regular team, and social events. The individual Were looking for people who have: Graduate with a strong interest in sales and technology Previous experience in ERP / SaaS sales (SDR / BDR / Telesales) or Agency supporting ERP/software markets (e.g. recruitment or lead generation) Strong business acumen and ability to quickly understand different industries Excellent telephone manner, communication and listening skills Confident, proactive, and target-driven sales attitude Strong research skills and attention to detail Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team Comfortable using CRM systems (Salesforce and HubSpot) and Microsoft Office A team player Comfortable using LinkedIn and email as part of multichannel outreach strategy This role is focused on selling ERP solutions, not implementing, or supporting ERP systems. Were specifically looking for candidates with commercial exposure to ERP markets, rather than technical ERP users or consultants. If youre looking to build a career in software sales and already have exposure to the ERP space, wed love to hear from you. Working with Certain Advantage We go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If youre hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, well work with you to find it. We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Business Support, Legal, Finance, Marketing, HR, IT and Engineering. If this job isnt for you, head to certainadvantage.co.uk and register for job alerts and career guidance tips. TPBN1_UKTJ

Bolton We are seeking an experience SAP S/4HANA specialist and project manager to support our SAP transformation, delivering new and existing capabilities within the domain and to ensure delivery of the roadmap for the years ahead. Salary: Up to £70,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 1-2 days per week on-site; depending of the phase of the project, more days on site will be required Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more... Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: We are working on a transformation programme to move from its current SAP ECC6 systems to SAP S/4HANA across the MBDA Group, with Greenfield methodology. This strategy will impact a number of domain areas and the implementation of S/4HANA will provide an opportunity for each domain to review its use of existing tools and determine a roadmap for consolidation across the Group and deliver the best-in-class tools for our business users. This role will focus on Product / SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) and you will support maintenance activities as well as supporting the related SAP S/4 modules. This role falls within the Digital Solutions (DS) area of MBDA; part of Digital Excellence (DEx), the DS team focusses on delivering IT solutions that are used to support the business in a variety of domains. Main responsibilities: Project management: IT responsibility for the successful implementation of our current S/4HANA Product-related modules (PLM for MBDA UK and SAP Global Trade Services (GTS)). Manage the planning, coordination and supervision of SAP projects, ensuring rigorous monitoring of the quality of the integrator's deliverables. To be the main point of contact between business teams and DEx teams (security, network, technical architect, back office...) During deployment of S/4 systems, to be the point of contact for the DS Procurement domain for the UK. To be in charge of related DS roadmaps for the MBDA UK. Business As Usual-BAU activities and optimisation: To be a DS point of contact to manage the anomalies and enhancements asked for by the key-users for the related modules and SAP GTS. To provide functional and technical support to key business users. Leadership and training: Lead and train local and international teams, to monitor the knowledge transfer sessions and reinforce DS capacities on the related SAP modules. What we're looking for from you: Deep knowledge in the areas of SAP PLM, including configuration activities, knowledge in other SAP modules as well as the setup of interfaces. Experience of integrations of SAP PLM with related systems and SAP GTS. Skills in SAP IT project management, with experience of leading multinational SAP projects. Hands on experience with data migration and master data governance activities. Experience of challenging third-party development teams to deliver against the strategy and finding a solution to deliver the business requirements. Experience with S/4 Hana will be an advantage. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more... We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. #LI-RM1