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Client Manager – Digital Practice – Varied Portfolio About the Company: This is an exciting time to join our client. They are a young and dynamic practice that has been nominated four years in a row in the category of Fast-Track Firm of the Year at the Accounting Excellence awards. Does this sound like an team you would like to join? A digital practice with a passion for tech Flexible working encouraged Entrepreneurial values and a growth mindset Fun and relaxed environment with casual dress code Incredible coffee About the Opportunity: As our client continues to grow, they are seeking to recruit a Client Manager to join their team. There’s no sign of their growth slowing down, so they are on the lookout for a highly motivated, qualified/part-qualified accountant that shares our entrepreneurial mindset. With 5 distinct businesses within the group, you won’t be short of opportunities to quickly progress your career and obtain a diverse set of skills. About the Responsibilities: Joining as a Client Manager, you will be providing accountancy and business support services to a portfolio of clients, operating across various industries. This role will involve: • Building and maintaining relationships with clients to ensure the client experience is outstanding, • Preparation and review of management accounts and management reporting for a portfolio of clients, • Review of CIS for contractor and subcontractor processes, • Self-Assessment preparation & submission for more complex clients, • Undertake year-end review and preparation of workpapers, • Maintain and review regular cashflow, budgeting and forecasts, • Initial review of VAT returns, • Tax planning with clients, • Review and perform the newly introduced mid-year review service, • Developing and managing financial systems and identifying areas for improvement, • Overseeing client deadlines to ensure junior team members prioritise their workload, • Responding to finance-related queries and providing analysis and insights to clients, • Offering guidance, support and training to junior team members, • Review of junior members performance via annual appraisals You will be integral to the practice’s continued expansion and will receive ongoing training by working closely with the senior management to help deliver the strategy. About the Applicant: They are looking for a highly ambitious candidate, someone who thinks outside the box and is willing to go above and beyond the expectations of clients, to help develop profitable long-lasting relationships. They require someone with: • At least 5 years practice experience, always adopts a positive mindset, • Takes a commercial approach, keeping client’s best interests at the forefront, • Enthusiastic, with a can-do attitude, • Possesses excellent attention to detail, • Enjoys and sees the benefit of developing others, • Capable of building strong relationships internally and externally, • Adaptable and keeps on top of new technology advancing the industry, • Able to remain calm under pressure, • Innovative and willing to challenge the status quo, • ACA/ACCA qualified with experience managing junior team members, • Strong organisational skills and the ability to balance workloads to manage the needs of various clients, • Experience in managing a portfolio of clients with bookkeeping knowledge, • Experience with Xero accounting software is advantageous The role will involve travel to several different client locations, so access to a vehicle is essential. About the Benefits: Competitive base salary with mileage and travel expenses reimbursed. Work from home opportunities. Flexible working hours. On-site parking. Casual dress. Private medical insurance. Group life insurance. Company pension. Company social events. Quarterly buddy lunches with a colleague. Sick pay

Housing Options Officer (Single and Complex Needs) Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Details: FTC ending 31/3/2029 Working Hours: 37 Salary: £38,009 to £41,506 (inclusive of local weighting) Job Category: Housing Location: Wallfields, Peggs Lane Reference: eastherts/TP/4710/182 Are you a committed, enthusiastic and resilient housing professional who enjoys a fulfilling role in a customer-focused environment? We are looking for someone like you to join our team! If we are a good fit for you, you will have the opportunity to prevent and relieve homelessness for customers with more complex needs, assisting customers through all stages of the homelessness process. Please note this is a fixed-term position, ending on 31/3/2029. What will you be doing? In this role, you will: • work within the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 to give advice and assistance to customers in housing need to prevent or relieve their homelessness - undertake and support the assessment of those sleeping rough in the area through outreach - determine homeless applications - ensure that customers are kept informed at all stages, and issue written notifications of all decisions made About you As an ideal candidate, you will have: • drive and commitment to preventing homelessness - excellent communication and negotiation skills, enabling you to deal with complex clients, often in emotional and stressful situations - knowledge of homelessness legislation - strong organisation and time management skills - previous experience of working in a collaborative way to solve problems and achieve positive outcomes for customers What can we offer you? • Opportunities for growth and cross-department working, learning new skills and service areas - 26-29 days’ annual leave, rising to 34 days with 5 years' local government service - Usage of our e-fleet during business hours for business-related visits - Employee well-being programme - Employee events group - Regular opportunities to socialise with other teams within the council - Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time - Up to 50% working from home for eligible posts - Free parking in our offices and select council-owned car parks during business hours - Access to wellbeing and occupational health schemes such as the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Local Government pension scheme - Discounts at council-owned leisure centres - Opportunity to network with colleagues across councils in Hertfordshire and the East of England - Professional environment where your career path really matters, and your development is supported by the organisation How to apply For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Christine Nelson. Closing date: 9 May 2026 at midnight. Interviews will be held week commencing the 18 May 2026. We, as a council, are ambitious. To find out more about our ambitions and what it’s like working at East Herts, hear from our employees on our careers site. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and maintaining a firm commitment to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We believe that creating inclusive environments leads to stronger collaboration and better outcomes in our work. Find out more about our disability confident scheme on our website

Position: Class 1 Driver Salary: £17 per hour – £44,200 per annum Shift: Monday – Friday, 6am to 4pm We are seeking a Class 1 Driver to join our client’s dedicated Engineering team, supporting their commitment to delivering a consistently high standard of service. The role involves the safe delivery and collection of powered access machinery to and from customer sites. Previous experience is not essential, as full training will be provided. Class 1 Driver Qualifications: Driver Digital Tachograph Card LGV Licence Category CE / Full UK Driving Licence with no more than 3 penalty points Up-to-date CPC qualification IPAF 3a & 3b certification (or willingness to obtain)Class 1 Driver Main Duties: Deliver and collect powered access machinery for hire at customer locations Provide excellent customer service at all times Class 1 Driver Benefits: Competitive hourly rate Full training provided Ongoing training and career progression opportunities Permanent position with additional benefitsNext Steps To apply for this Class 1 Driver opportunity, please reply to this advert with your up-to-date CV or contact Shane at Kemp Recruitment on (phone number removed) for further information. INDSHW

Gotpeople are working with several distribution companies and are looking for Fork Lift drivers, Counterbalance or Reach (D2 category) Various shifts available. applicants need minimum two years expereince and have RTITB or ITSSAR registered certificates. ongoing temporary work/Temp to Permament work available. All roles are a mixture of FLT and manual warehouse work. please apply wiht cv's asap

We are currently recruiting for a Retail Account Manager to take ownership of a key grocery retail account; Iceland Foods. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven individual to manage and grow a high-value retail partnership within a fast-paced food environment. The role reports directly into the Head of Retail and offers significant autonomy and responsibility The Role As Retail Account Manager, you will take full commercial responsibility for the Iceland account, currently worth circa £20 million, managing a portfolio of approximately 10–20 SKUs. You will lead on sales performance, relationship management, and growth strategy, working cross-functionally with internal teams including NPD, Technical, and Commercial. Key Responsibilities Act as the primary point of contact for all commercial queries from the Iceland account Hold full P&L responsibility, ensuring profitability and sustainable growth Identify and deliver new business opportunities and account expansion Lead category management and range development initiatives Take a data-led approach, using insights to influence decisions and strategy Build and maintain strong customer relationships, providing support and advice Attend and contribute to NPD sessions, staying aligned with product pipelines Develop and manage critical paths for new product launches and projects Collaborate with NPD to support customer presentations, including pricing and market data Provide accurate briefs (volumes, timelines) to ensure effective pricing strategies Monitor and manage stock levels where applicable Analyse sales performance, forecasts, and promotional activity Work with Technical teams to resolve complaints and improve processes Conduct quarterly business reviews covering performance, innovation, and future plans Lead range reviews to maintain an accurate and competitive product portfolio Proactively seek opportunities across retail and foodservice channels About You Proven experience in a Retail Account Manager / National Account Executive role Experience working with major UK retailers (ideally including Iceland Foods, Tesco, Asda, or Morrisons) Strong commercial acumen with experience managing P&L responsibility Confident working cross-functionally with NPD, Technical, and Supply Chain teams Analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into actionable insights Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Highly organised with strong project management capability Why Apply? Ownership of a £20m+ retail account with real growth potential Direct exposure to senior leadership (reporting into Head of Retail) Opportunity to shape category strategy and innovation pipeline Autonomy within a fast-paced, collaborative environment Location: Hertfordshire 3-4 days on site Please get in touch for more information on this exciting opportunity in food or apply with your CV today

HGV Class 2 Delivery Driver Hatfield £18.31 per hour Shift patterns: 3 shift rotation: 5 On 2 Off, 4 On 2 Off and 4 On 2 Off - 6am start 10 hour Days Gotpeople are currently recruiting for an experienced HGV Class 2 Home Delivery Driver to join our client based in Hatfield. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a well-established and reputable company offering consistent work. Immediate starts available. The Role As an HGV Class 2 Home Delivery Driver , you will be responsible for delivering goods safely and efficiently while providing excellent customer service. This role involves multi-drop deliveries and manual handling, including the unloading of bulky items. Key Responsibilities • Carry out deliveries safely and efficiently to customers, • Assist with unloading deliveries where required (heavy lifting involved), • Complete daily vehicle checks and report any defects • Ensure all deliveries are completed in line with company procedures, • Maintain a high level of customer service when interacting with clients • Follow all driver hours and road safety regulations Driver Requirements • Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence – new passes welcome Full CPC and Digital Tachograph card • No more than 6 penalty points (no DR, DD or IN endorsements) • Comfortable with manual handling and lifting bulky items • Good communication and customer service skills, • Ability to work safely and follow delivery schedules, • Must have appropriate PPE (Hi-Vis and Safety Boots) Pay & Benefits £18.31 per hour Minimum 8 hours pay guaranteed per shift • Shift patterns: 3 shift rotation: 5 On 2 Off, 4 On 2 Off and 4 On 2 Off - 6am start 10 hour Days Free on-site parking Driver assessment required before starting Location: Hatfield If you are interested in this HGV Class 2 Delivery Driver opportunity, please apply today and a member of the Gotpeople team will be in touch. TPBN1_UKTJ

Position: Class 2 Driver Salary: £16 per hour – £41,600 per annum Shift: Monday – Friday, 6am to 4pm We are seeking a Class 2 Driver to join our client’s dedicated Engineering team, supporting their commitment to delivering a consistently high standard of service. The role involves the safe delivery and collection of powered access machinery to and from customer sites. Previous experience is not essential, as full training will be provided. Class 2 Driver Qualifications: Driver Digital Tachograph Card LGV Licence Category C + CE / Full UK Driving Licence with no more than 3 penalty points Up-to-date CPC qualification IPAF 3a & 3b certification (or willingness to obtain)Class 2 Driver Main Duties: Deliver and collect powered access machinery for hire at customer locations Provide excellent customer service at all times Class 2 Driver Benefits: Competitive hourly rate Full training provided Ongoing training and career progression opportunities Permanent position with additional benefitsNext Steps To apply for this Class 2 Driver opportunity, please reply to this advert with your up-to-date CV or contact Shane at Kemp Recruitment on (phone number removed) for further information. INDSHW

Job Title: Head of Trade Marketing (Hybrid) Location: Watford WD24 7RY, hybrid Salary: Negotiable dependant on experience Hours of work: Core hours of work for our business are Monday to Friday 08:30-17:00 (40 hours) however this can be done on a Hybrid basis with 2/3 days in the office per week. If you're a trade and customer focused marketer with a proven track record in driving multi-channel marketing programmes this is an exciting new role in our growing business. You will manage a team of highly skilled professionals and will report to the Sales & Marketing Director, working closely with our B2B Sales, Category, Digital & E-commerce and Sustainability teams. What will be your main responsibilities? inspiring, managing and motivating a marketing team to deliver activities, campaigns, and collaborations, and build customer engagement to increase Vegetarian Express awareness and drive sales. creating marketing briefs for all key initiatives, ensuring that they are correctly communicated to internal and external partners. defining and managing the day to day of the core marketing and customer engagement activity plan in line with business objectives. leveraging customer and industry intel to ensure Vegetarian Express and its value proposition is effectively communicated, on brand, on time and on budget across multi-channels in line with targets. playing a lynch pin role with the sales team, working closely with them to identify opportunities at a customer level. ensuring that the sales team are armed with an industry leading sales and marketing kitbag. Leading relevant trade marketing activity and campaigns to support delivery of business objectives. working closely with the Category team - to agree activation and promotional plans to market our highly differentiated range and activate new products. This includes end to end activation from point of launch, core asset creation and messaging, launch briefings, product knowledge training for the sales team, direct marketing plan and activation via digital channels. working closely with the Head of Ecommerce & Independent Digi Plus to ensure the core marketing plan and content is effectively delivered via digital channels. managing the day-to-day of existing value added tools, such as our plant-based recipe portal, Seed-bank, designed to make it easier for our customers to get exceptional plant-based food on their menus. working with the Sustainability Manager to effectively communicate our ESG agenda and even more importantly help our customers to deliver their sustainability targets.Join the Plant-Based Revolution: We're on a mission to fill plates across the UK with plant-based goodness. Since 1987, we've been the rebel explorers of the food world, on a constant journey to discover and deliver the very best in vegetarian and vegan ingredients. Today, we are the go-to partner for over 5,000 chefs - from industry giants like Compass and Sodexo to the most innovative independent operators. What do you need? You don't have to be vegan to join our team, but at least 2 years-experience in a similar role, or equivalent experience will be required plus proven experience in the following: have solid experience of managing the marketing mix within a B2B environment. Experience of working within the Foodservice sector is very advantageous but not essential. be comfortable working with data, have good basic commercial acumen and can measure and track performance. You're results driven and understand the need for continuous improvement. have experience of working closely with sales team within a B2B environment have exceptional project management skills and can multi-task like a pro! thrive on meeting challenging deadlines; love a varied workload and the opportunity to take control. Be incredibly pro-active and can comfortably prioritise a heavy workload on the fly. have a strong track record of delivering marketing activity and trade marketing experience would be advantageous.What will differentiate you? Experience of B2B Trade Marketing within the food service sector.In return what do we offer? Competitive basic salary 25 days holiday plus public holidays Option to purchase additional annual leave (up to 3 days) Cash health plan (money back for dentist, opticians, physio etc.) Life assurance (4 x salary) On-going training & development Staff discount on all products Pension Easy access to public transport and free parking We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to our employees via our Employee Assistance Programme all year roundCandidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Trade Marketing Director, Head of Channel Marketing, Director of Retail Marketing, Shopper Marketing Director, Head of Sales and Marketing (Trade), Commercial Marketing Director, Head of Customer Marketing, Channel Marketing Director, Head of Go-to-Market Strategy, may also be considered for this role

An ambitious and fast-growing UK food manufacturing business is seeking a commercially driven Head of Retail to lead and develop its retail channel. This is a senior leadership role with full commercial accountability for a portfolio worth approximately £60 million across major UK grocery retailers, including Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Iceland. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing strategic customer relationships, driving profitable growth, and leading cross-functional collaboration across NPD, Technical, Supply Chain and Operations to deliver best-in-class retail partnerships. This role offers the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the retail strategy of a dynamic and entrepreneurial food business. Key Responsibilities Strategic Retail Leadership Own and lead the commercial strategy for major UK retail accounts, delivering sustainable revenue and margin growth. Hold full P&L responsibility across the retail portfolio. Identify and deliver new commercial opportunities, driving category expansion and profitable growth. Act as the senior commercial contact for retail partners, building strong and trusted relationships at multiple levels. Customer Relationship Management Serve as the primary point of contact for all commercial queries across retail accounts. Build and maintain strong relationships with buying teams and key stakeholders across customers’ organisations. Deliver regular business reviews covering sales performance, profitability, product performance and future growth opportunities. Commercial Delivery & Account Performance Analyse sales performance, forecasts and promotional activity to optimise account performance. Work closely with internal commercial teams to develop pricing strategies based on market insight and cost inputs. Manage stock levels and demand planning in collaboration with supply chain teams where applicable. Innovation & Product Development Work closely with the NPD team to drive innovation across retail customers. Attend product development sessions to ensure retail opportunities are maximised. Manage critical paths for new product launches, ensuring clear accountability and delivery timelines. Support the development of compelling customer presentations supported by pricing, market insight and commercial rationale. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Technical teams to manage customer feedback and resolve product issues effectively. Work with procurement, operations and supply chain teams to ensure seamless delivery of customer requirements. Ensure internal teams remain aligned on customer priorities and commercial opportunities. Portfolio Development Conduct regular product and range reviews to ensure a strong and relevant product offering across accounts. Maintain accurate product databases used across retail channels. Identify opportunities to expand the customer base within retail and foodservice sectors. Leadership Lead, mentor and develop two commercial team members. Support the wider leadership team in driving commercial strategy and business growth. Skills & Experience Proven experience managing major UK retail grocery accounts within food manufacturing. Strong commercial background with full P&L responsibility. Demonstrated success in driving account growth and winning new retail business. Experience leading product development and innovation with retailers. Strong negotiation, influencing and relationship management skills. Ability to translate commercial insight into actionable strategies. Comfortable operating in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment. Personal Attributes Highly commercial with a growth mindset Strategic thinker with strong execution capability Confident communicator able to influence at senior level Collaborative leader who thrives in cross-functional environments Proactive, resilient and results-driven Apply with your CV today or contact us for more information about this excellent opportunity in a leading food business