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Research Director Newcastle (Hybrid) £75,000-£85,000 Are you passionate about helping major media brands measure and improve the impact of their advertising? This leading independent research agency is seeking a Research Director to head up its Ad Effectiveness & Media Measurement practice; shaping strategy, leading a talented team, and driving innovation across audience insight, brand tracking, and advertising evaluation! The Company This award-winning insights consultancy blends behavioural science, analytics, and creative storytelling to help clients understand people, culture, and communication. They work with some of the UK’s biggest names in media and entertainment, including major broadcasters and radio networks The Role As Research Director, you’ll: • Lead end-to-end ad effectiveness and media measurement projects, from design to delivery, • Evolve the agency’s strategic offering across cross-media attribution, emotional and behavioural measurement, and advanced analytics, • Partner closely with senior leadership to shape research strategy and business growth, • Manage a team of 6–8 researchers, fostering best-in-class delivery and storytelling, • Work with key clients across TV, audio, and digital channels to translate data into compelling, strategic insights Your Skills & Experience • Proven expertise in Ad Effectiveness and Media Measurement across TV/AV, digital, and social platforms, • Strong track record of line management, • Ability to balance hands-on project delivery with leadership and commercial responsibilities The Benefits • £75,000-£85,000 How to Apply Please register your interest by sending your CV to Adam Osborne at Harnham via the Apply link on this page

Business Development Director – Mobile Hydraulics | Defence Sector UK / Hybrid | Executive Package A leading engineering group within the mobile hydraulics sector is seeking a Commercial Director/Business Development Director to drive its defence market strategy. This is a senior, high-impact role for a commercially savvy leader with deep technical understanding of mobile hydraulic systems and a proven track record selling into the defence ecosystem (MoD, primes, vehicle OEMs, integrators). What You’ll Lead • Own and execute the commercial strategy for defence applications, • Build senior relationships across defence OEMs, primes & procurement chains, • Identify, shape & win new military vehicle and support system programmes, • Lead high-value bids, proposals & contract negotiations, • Guide technical positioning of mobile hydraulic solutions to defence standards, • Represent the business at key defence forums and industry events What You’ll Bring • Senior commercial or business development background in defence engineering, • Strong technical literacy in mobile hydraulics / electro-hydraulics, • Experience working with MoD supply chains, primes or military vehicle OEMs, • Confidence operating at C-suite / programme leadership level, • Engineering qualification (Degree / HNC / HND or similar) Why Apply • Executive-level influence on strategy and market direction, • Hybrid working with UK/EU travel, • Competitive package with performance incentives If you are a commercially driven leader with technical authority in mobile hydraulics and deep exposure to the defence sector, this is a rare opportunity to shape market growth at the highest level. Interested? Send a message or apply directly to arrange a confidential discussion.

Hertfordshire | Confidential Appointment Transformational Leadership Opportunity – Strategic Leadership in Environmental Services We are supporting a leading public-sector partnership delivering large-scale waste, recycling, and circular economy services across a major London region in the appointment of a visionary Managing Director. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a complex, high-profile organisation at the forefront of environmental service delivery and sustainability transformation. As Managing Director and the senior executive officer, you will shape strategic direction, oversee substantial budgets and assets, and deliver essential services that support over a million residents while driving the transition to a net zero and circular economy future. The Opportunity As Managing Director, you will provide strategic leadership and organisational direction, working closely with elected Members and senior officers to deliver safe, cost-effective, and innovative waste and resource management services. You will: • Lead the organisation’s strategic agenda, shaping the Joint Municipal Waste Management Strategy and long-term business plan., • Oversee substantial revenue budgets and major capital assets, ensuring financial resilience, value for money, and risk management., • Drive transformation programmes focused on system-wide efficiency, carbon reduction, and circular economy innovation., • Provide visible leadership to a high-performing senior team, fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement., • Represent the organisation nationally and regionally, influencing policy, securing funding, and building strategic partnerships. What We’re Looking For We are seeking a highly credible and experienced senior leader, ideally with a background in local government, public services, or complex multi-stakeholder organisations. You will bring: • Extensive experience of strategic leadership at Director level or above, with responsibility for large-scale budgets and significant assets., • A proven track record of leading transformation and delivering improved financial, operational, and environmental outcomes., • Deep understanding of the evolving waste and resources landscape, with the ability to anticipate and respond to policy change., • Strong political acumen and experience of working effectively with elected Members and senior stakeholders., • Demonstrable commercial insight, with a focus on value for money, carbon reduction, and sustainable service delivery., • Exceptional influencing and stakeholder engagement skills, with credibility at local, regional, and national levels. About us: Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose-led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all. Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. Let’s help build a better world, together.

Associate Director - Data Centre's The organization is a global construction consultancy with a strong focus on data centres and mission-critical projects, delivering complex, high-value solutions for clients worldwide. The ideal candidate will have pre- and post-contract skills that can be adapted, with support, to any sector within the consultancy’s portfolio. In addition, the individual will be expected to contribute to business development by nurturing existing relationships and exploring new client opportunities. Key Responsibilities • Lead by example, providing effective strategies and outcomes., • Offer direction and cohesion in team building and leadership., • Ensure submission of high-quality documents to clients on time and to scope., • Uphold business processes and systems, ensuring adherence by the team., • Streamline operations and implement business improvement initiatives to meet KPIs., • Cultivate client relationships, secure repeat business, and introduce new revenue streams., • Focus on delivering solutions rather than problems., • Support and mentor team members, fostering collaboration and teamwork., • Maintain excellent organizational and stakeholder management skills, facilitating open communication with clients, design teams, and contractors., • Provide pre- and post-contract quantity surveying and commercial support across projects and programs., • Apply knowledge of contract conditions, estimating, cost and budget management, contract administration, and expenditure management., • Demonstrate strong commercial acumen, interpersonal, problem-solving, communication, and negotiation skills through project delivery., • Drive internal and client KPIs, delivering efficiencies, value engineering, and safety performance., • Manage tight deadlines while maintaining quality output, prioritizing effectively, and communicating with diverse stakeholders., • Possess a working knowledge of standard contracts, including NEC, along with experience in commercial and contract management. Skills, Knowledge & Expertise • Proven experience in cost management, procurement, and commercial strategy on complex construction projects., • Skilled in bid analysis, executive reporting, and delivering high-value insights to stakeholders., • Experienced in leading multidisciplinary teams and achieving project and business objectives., • Commercially astute, able to identify risks, negotiate effectively, and deliver sustainable solutions., • Motivated leader with excellent communication skills, fostering client relationships and supporting the development of junior team members., • Familiarity with data centre and mission-critical projects is highly desirable. Job Benefits • The consultancy fosters a purpose-driven, diverse team committed to continuous learning and professional growth., • Provides opportunities for rapid progression and meaningful responsibilities in a dynamic environment., • Offers ongoing training and personal development to support a long-term, successful career., • Flexible schedules and remote work opportunities support work-life balance., • Competitive pay and benefits, with a culture that encourages autonomy and innovation.

Senior Recruitment Consultant – Public Sector F&A • £40,000–£60,000 + up to 30% commission, • Fully remote/hybrid This is a career-defining opportunity to join a high-growth, high-profit business with a unique delivery model and an unbeatable client footprint across Central Government, Housing, Education, Local Government, and Charities. Our client is one of the UK’s largest privately owned recruitment firms in Public Sector Finance & Accounting. With over 17 years of consistent growth and an Employee Ownership model, they offer long-term opportunity, shared success, and genuine financial upside – all underpinned by a values-led, quality-first approach. The Senior Recruitment Consultant – Public Sector F&A will join a thriving, well-structured team with access to exclusive roles, high-calibre resourcing support, and a true route to Directorship. Role Highlights The Senior Recruitment Consultant – Public Sector F&A will: – Manage a warm desk with retained and exclusive mandates across Central Government and NFP sectors – Build deep client relationships, focusing on long-term value and quality delivery – Collaborate with a Business Development team that secures 68% of jobs on exclusive/retained terms – Receive shortlist-ready candidates from an in-house Resourcing team, freeing you to focus on clients – Progress towards Director through live-desk coaching and structured leadership development You Will Need The Senior Recruitment Consultant – Public Sector F&A will need: – Proven 360 recruitment experience, ideally in Public Sector or Professional Services – Confidence managing senior client relationships and influencing high-stakes hiring – A results-driven mindset with a focus on long-term client partnerships – Commercial awareness and an understanding of retained search or project-led hiring – A team-first attitude aligned to a performance + collaboration culture Why You’ll Love It – Clear route to Director, with support from industry-leading mentors – Income tax–free bonuses through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) model – Hybrid working model with office locations in London and Northampton – Private healthcare, life insurance, employer-matched pension – High-performer incentives incl. Rolex Club, quarterly team events – Commission structure up to 30% + reduced threshold in year one (£5k) – Warm desk with high margins: £10k+ fees on perm, £1.5–2k/month on contracts – Transparent, shared success culture – minimum 50% fee ownership on every placement Apply now to take your career to the next level with a pioneering company. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we strive to create and maintain a working environment in which everyone is able to make the best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. Due to a high number of applicants, we are only able to respond to successful candidates

We are looking for an Account Director with experience operating in a fast paced consulting environment with experience selling complex high value solutions into Public Sector clients. Clients who are involved in the following areas: Defence & Security, Justice & Law Enforcement and Energy & Environment. Key responsibilities: • Planning & Prospecting: Create and execute effective plans to build and maintain a strong, qualified pipeline., • Consistently achieve set targets by driving strategic sales initiatives and managing a high value and complex deals with Central Government customers, • Influencing & Negotiating: Build trust, inspire change and negotiate value-driven outcomes, • Stakeholder Relationship Building & Management: Build trust, credibility and alignment with key decision-makers and influencers., • Value-Driven Commercial Excellence: Create tailored solutions that align customer outcomes with Civica’s value proposition, • Momentum & Deal Velocity: Build momentum to accelerate deal cycles and maintain prospect engagement, • Agility & Resilience In Sales: Adapt effectively to challenges, setbacks and shifting priorities, • Building Advocacy & Long-Term Partnerships: Turn satisfied customers into advocates, driving referrals and long-term relationships. Skills & Experience: • Experience selling complex high value solutions, • An excellent communicator – experienced in presenting to customers, • A skilled negotiator, able to influence, • Experience of using Salesforce, • Proactive, determined and dynamic, • Full UK driving licence, • Eligibility for SC, • Central Government sales/customer experience

£90,000 - 110,000 GBP Hybrid WORKING Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Role: Corporate Finance Advisor (Associate Director) Salary: £90,000 - £110,000 Additional Package: £5,500 Car Allowance, Variable 15% Bonus, Extensive Benefits Package Location: Newcastle / Hybrid (Flexible Working Options) Are you a Corporate Finance Advisor ready to elevate your career and lead high-impact transactions across complex and dynamic markets? This Associate Director role puts you at the forefront of corporate finance advisory, working alongside top-tier clients on multi-disciplinary and high-value engagements that shape industries. You'll join a fast-growing, ambitious team with a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. If you thrive in an environment where your commercial insight and leadership can deliver real value, this is a fantastic opportunity to progress rapidly while enhancing your expertise across diverse sectors. Role Overview As an Associate Director Corporate Finance Advisor, you will take on a pivotal leadership role driving advisory projects from end-to-end. Your mix of commercial acumen, client management, and technical advisory skills will help you build trusted relationships and influence at senior levels. Key responsibilities include: • Leading and managing multiple large, complex workstreams concurrently across corporate finance engagements., • Building and sustaining strong client relationships at board and management level, acting as a trusted adviser., • Developing tailored financial solutions and strategic advice to support clients through the transaction cycle., • Leading business development initiatives, including pitching, proposal creation, and relationship cultivation., • Managing risk and ensuring compliance with firm standards across projects., • Coaching, mentoring, and developing team members to foster skills transfer and capability growth., • Delivering high-quality service while managing competing priorities effectively in fast-changing environments.Skills & Expertise To excel as a Corporate Finance Advisor Associate Director, you should bring: • A strong academic and numerate background, ideally with ACA qualification or equivalent., • Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data., • Track record of managing and delivering transaction or advisory projects at a senior level., • Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of influencing senior stakeholders., • Demonstrated leadership in managing multi-disciplinary teams and building client relationships., • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word for data analysis and client presentations.You will benefit from working in a collaborative environment with access to diverse client portfolios including Private Equity, Financial Services, Corporates, and Capital Markets. Our flexible working policies support work-life balance, and our extensive benefits package offers rewards beyond salary including pension options, health and wellbeing programs, staff discounts, and more. If you're passionate about delivering outstanding advisory services and driven to develop your career within a supportive, innovative culture, this role offers exceptional growth and impact opportunities. Want to hear more? Message me anytime. Linked In: Ciaran Cleland Role: Corporate Finance Advisor (Associate Director) Salary: £90,000 - £110,000 Additional Package: £5,500 Car Allowance, Variable 15% Bonus, Extensive Benefits Package Location: Newcastle / Hybrid (Flexible Working Options)

🔧 Applications Engineer / Account Manager – Food Processing Machinery 📍UK Wide - Field Based role | 💼 Full-time, Permanent | 💰 c.£50K - £60K Basic + Bonus Are you a technically minded relationship builder who loves turning engineering expertise into real-world customer solutions? We’re working with a leading UK designer and manufacturer of food processing machinery, supplying innovative, high-quality systems to some of the biggest names in the food and beverage industry. With a turnover of around £15M and strong growth ahead, they’re now looking to appoint an Applications Engineer / Account Manager to help drive the next phase of expansion. The Role This is a hybrid role combining technical applications engineering and commercial account management — ideal for someone who thrives on variety and wants to stay close to both the engineering and customer sides of the business. You will: • Work closely with food manufacturing customers to understand their production challenges and translate these into tailored machinery and system solutions., • Prepare proposals, specifications, and quotations in collaboration with our design and project teams., • Manage key customer relationships, ensuring projects are delivered to expectation and exploring opportunities for future growth., • Support the sales team with technical input during tenders and site visits., • Contribute to product development feedback and system design improvements based on customer insight. You’ll report to the Sales Director and work alongside engineering, design, and project management teams to ensure customer solutions are technically sound and commercially viable. About You You’ll be a confident communicator with strong technical grounding — comfortable discussing complex systems with engineers one minute and building rapport with customers the next. We’re looking for someone with: ✅ Experience in the food industry (equipment, systems, or process environment). ✅ Background in mechanical engineering, system design, or a related technical discipline. ✅ Proven ability to manage customer relationships and deliver commercial outcomes. ✅ Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. ✅ The drive to take ownership and contribute to a growing, ambitious business. A degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering (or similar) would be advantageous, but experience and attitude matter most. Why Join? • Be part of a successful, growing business with a strong reputation for quality and innovation., • Work on projects that genuinely improve production efficiency and sustainability in the food sector., • Collaborate with experienced engineers and long-term customers in a friendly, supportive team., • Enjoy autonomy, variety, and opportunities to progress as the business expands. Interested? Apply directly via LinkedIn or contact me in confidence to find out more.

Join Our Audiology Talent Pool – Partner/Director Opportunities Across the UK Are you an experienced audiologist with a passion for leadership, innovation, and patient-centred care? We’re inviting expressions of interest from talented professionals ready to explore future opportunities as a Partner or Director within our growing audiology network. Whether you're looking to take the next step in your career or seeking a more flexible way to contribute your expertise, we’d love to hear from you. What We’re Looking For: • HCPC-registered audiologists with a strong clinical background, • Proven leadership capabilities or a desire to grow into a strategic role, • A collaborative mindset and commitment to delivering exceptional hearing care, • Commercial awareness and an interest in business development What We Offer: • A pathway to partnership or directorship within a respected audiology organisation, • Opportunities to shape the future of hearing care in your community, • Supportive infrastructure and access to cutting-edge technology, • Flexible engagement models tailored to your professional goals, • Tailored working patterns, you have the autonomy to shape your working life around what matters most to you and your family., • The potential to earn a significant pay reward, with a guaranteed salary, profit share through dividends, and the store itself becoming a valuable asset when sold. This is an open talent pool for future opportunities across the UK. If you're curious about what a leadership role in audiology could look like for you, we encourage you to express your interest today. Register Your Interest Now Let’s start the conversation. Submit your details and we’ll be in touch.

Do you want to become an Operational Director & Partner with Newmedica in the future? One thing that unites everyone at Newmedica is a passion for our purpose: improving people’s sight and transforming lives. We want to deliver outstanding eye care that’s accessible, sustainable and patient‑centred, complementing the NHS and providing choice for patients. And we want to do that in a way that creates long‑term value for our partners and communities. We’re building a Talent Pool of future Operational Directors — commercially minded leaders who want to co‑own and run a Newmedica ophthalmology business alongside Clinical Directors. This is your opportunity to register interest so we can connect when the right opportunity arises. What does an Operational Partner do? • Lead and grow a business: Oversee day‑to‑day operations, ensuring safe, efficient and patient‑focused services., • Build and inspire teams: Recruit, develop and engage multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional care., • Drive performance and growth: Manage P&L, develop local relationships and grow NHS and private activity., • Champion governance and patient experience : Uphold CQC standards, and ensure the delivery of safe, effective patient care with the best possible outcomes. This is a partnership role, not a traditional job — you’ll have a meaningful equity stake and the support of a proven operating model and central services. Who we’re looking for • Experienced operational or general management leaders (healthcare or similar regulated services)., • Strong people leadership and commercial acumen with experience managing budgets and P&L responsibility., • A values‑driven approach to safety, patient experience and governance., • Proven ability to work with Consultants/Doctors and lead large multidisciplinary teams., • Solid understanding of CQC regulations, including the framework and what excellent governance looks like., • Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on, switching between the two as needed., • Experience within an ophthalmology or theatre setting is a bonus. How the Talent Pool works • Register your interest by applying with your CV, • We’ll review and connect when an opportunity aligns with your profile., • You’ll be guided through our structured selection and onboarding process for Operational Directors Note: This advert is to join our Operational Partner Talent Pool, not necessarily to apply for a live vacancy.

Associate Director - RWE/Epidemiology Remote based (UK) A rare opportunity to join a mid-sized, highly scientific, international healthcare consultancy providing a range of innovative services to Life Sciences companies. Combining both traditional and novel analytical approaches with diverse real-world data, including genomic, medical record, claims and patient-reported information, has allowed my client to inform Life Sciences/Pharma company internal decision making as well as submissions and presentations to regulators; health technology assessment authorities and payers; the medical community; and, patient organizations. The Epidemiology team and this position: The Epidemiology team consists of scientific experts who lead study design, methodology development and result interpretation across a broad range of RWE/HEOR studies, for the pharmaceutical industry. The professional in this position will demonstrate a passion for the generation of rigorous and relevant RWE, ensuring delivery of high-quality evidence and outputs. The Associate Director, Epidemiology, will independently drive study design, oversee data analysis and interpretation, and lead collaboration with clients and cross-functional teams. This individual will play a key role in advancing the organization’s epidemiologic and real-world data capabilities and supporting high-impact evidence generation for regulatory, clinical, and commercial use. Accountabilities within this role: • Lead and refine epidemiological study designs, addressing complex methodological challenges., • Oversee protocol development, analysis plans, and study reports ensuring clarity and quality., • Interpret results independently and communicate findings effectively to clients and stakeholders., • Apply deep therapeutic and coding expertise to align study design with data needs., • Utilise advanced knowledge of real-world data sources to guide study feasibility and interpretation., • Lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior epidemiologists., • Drive innovation and contribute to scientific thought leadership., • Manage multiple projects, ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables., • Support business development through proposal leadership and client engagement. Ideal profile: • MSc or PhD in Epidemiology., • 5+ years of Epidemiological research experience, with substantial RWE focus in consulting, pharmaceutical or biotech settings (previous private sector/consulting experience highly desirable), • Experience working with US and UK data sets ideal (secondary data, claims, EHRs, etc.), • Proven leadership in study design, client interaction, and team management., • Deep expertise in epidemiological methodologies, therapeutic areas, and medical coding., • Strong record of scientific communication, including authorship and presentations., • Excellent interpersonal skills for mentoring, collaboration, and client engagement., • Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail, • Flexibility to adapt to client project needs and handle competing priorities in a fast-paced workplace Competitive base salary, annual performance bonus and strong benefits package on offer. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to join a close-knit, people focused company going through an exciting growth phase, becoming one of the leading specialist consulting teams in the RWE/HEOR space. Apply or reach out now for more information -

International Commercial Director - Distributor Markets Location: Based in UK with frequent international travel and to Newcastle (HQ) Permanent Opportunity Here at Mayborn Group we have an exciting opportunity for anInternational Commercial Director - Distributor Markets to join our team! The International Commercial Director is accountable for defining and delivering the strategy, commercial performance, and financial outcomes across distribution-owned markets. This role drives market growth, profitability, and long-term brand presence by building sustainable distributor partnerships, delivering robust P&L outcomes, and ensuring disciplined inventory and brand management. The role requires balancing short-term performance with long-term strategic growth in alignment with Mayborn’s global objectives. What you will be doing: Strategy, Commercial & Financial Delivery • Define and execute the distribution market strategy across the world, within the framework of the 2026–2028 strategic plan., • Build and implement market share gain plans (via Distributors) through consumer recruitment, category development, and tailored multi-channel strategies (mass, specialist, e-commerce)., • Ensure full P&L ownership and delivery for distributor markets, with accountability for net revenue, gross margin, EBITDA and improved cost efficiency year-on-year., • Evaluate performance ensuring each distributor is measured against KPIs: numeric distribution, weighted distribution, on-time/in-full delivery, order-to-cash cycle, sales fundamentals., • Proactively develop joint business on a regular basis to ensure alignment of priorities. These typically include sales growth, share targets, route-to-market improvements, and capability building commitments., • Drive best-in-class new product launches, activations, and promotions, ensuring alignment with global guidelines and maximising ROI., • Lead pricing strategies, terms of trade, and distribution agreements that safeguard brand equity, optimise profitability, and build long-term distributor commitment., • Protect the brand by ensuring all distributor activities are executed in line with corporate standards, commercial policies, and legal/regulatory frameworks. Distributor Selection and Segmentation • Define the role of the distributor in each market (full-service distributor, logistics-only, sales + merchandising, etc.)., • Segment distributors by strategic importance (e.g. key strategic markets v small/emerging markets)., • Develop standardised distributor capability assessment tool across regions, often covering:, • Financial strength (capital adequacy, cash flow, ability to invest in inventory & working capital)., • Sales capability (coverage, ability to build relationships with retailers, negotiation power)., • Execution capability (distribution reach, merchandising, ability to implement “Perfect Store” standards)., • Operational infrastructure (warehousing, logistics, IT systems, ability to handle data integration)., • People & talent (quality of distributor management team, sales force productivity, training discipline)., • Compliance & governance (ethics, adherence to control standards). Sales & Operations Planning • Implement a robust review process and lead the monthly Sales and Operational Planning Meeting, ensuring alignment between forecast, demand planning and AOP targets., • Maintain strict oversight of inventory levels, sell-in, and sell-out performance, preventing overstocking, write-offs, or missed sales due to poor availability., • Optimise service levels and order processes to maximise sales at minimum inventory cost. People Leadership & Collaboration • Build and develop a high-performing international team capable of managing distributors effectively across diverse cultural and regulatory contexts., • Foster a performance-driven, externally focused culture that builds strong commercial partnerships and enhances Mayborn’s reputation in-market., • Continually assess team skills and organisational structure, driving capabilities upgrade in partnership with HR., • Lead performance management, talent development, and succession planning in line with Group policies. What skills and experiences you’ll need to ace this job: • Proven success as a Commercial Director (or equivalent) with extensive experience managing distributor markets across the globe, with particular focus in South Africa, Middle East, and EU., • Strong track record of P&L ownership, with demonstrable delivery of revenue growth, margin improvement, and sustainable profitability., • Experience in inventory management and distributor governance, with the ability to balance sell-in, sell-out, and working capital discipline., • Strong category, brand, and sales expertise, ideally gained within the consumer durables or FMCG sectors., • Multi-channel commercial experience (mass, specialist retail, and e-commerce)., • Exceptional commercial acumen, combining strategic vision with pragmatic execution., • Strong leadership presence, able to inspire and retain top talent in a multi-cultural environment., • Excellent negotiation and influencing skills to build strong, mutually profitable distributor relationships. If this job sounds interesting, then we'd love to hear from you. Please apply online or any questions can be directed to Luke at or James at

Location: Newcastle, Dundee, or Edinburgh Urban Foresight is a forward-thinking consultancy dedicated to creating better futures for places, people and public services. We are seeking an experienced and ambitious consultant to develop an important area in our growing business. You will lead a consultancy portfolio that uses mixed-methods research and evaluation to generate strategies, options and learning to improve programmes and policy outcomes. You should apply if you are: • excited to be involved in cutting-edge projects that make a genuine difference in the world, • motivated to take a leading role in a growing business, • enjoy sharing your knowledge and working with passionate people. The Role You will lead a talented multi-disciplinary team that turns research and evaluation into feasible options, clear strategies and practical advice. The work ranges from feasibility and market studies to programme evaluations and learning support, often on complex, high-profile programmes. Current focus areas include innovation and industry, skills and employment, regeneration and place, health and social care, and the connected systems of transport, energy and net zero. As part of this role, you will: • Set strategy and lead growth of your group’s portfolio., • Win work through client development, partnerships, proactive outreach, and compelling proposals., • Be responsible for the financial performance of your group, including budgeting, pricing, margins, invoicing, and cost control., • Plan and manage resources through capacity planning, allocation and scheduling, subcontractor management, and timely hiring to meet demand., • Ensure excellence in delivery across the portfolio, taking a hands-on role in the development of high-quality reports, presentations and proposals., • Manage assurance and risk across all work by setting scope, methods, timelines, commercial terms, and contractual requirements., • Develop people and capability, including appraisal, performance, development, morale and motivation of staff., • Be visible to prospective clients and partners by publishing thought leadership, presenting at events, engaging with relevant networks, and proactive outreach., • Represent our values as an influential and positive member of Urban Foresight’s senior leadership team. Skills and experience The ideal candidate would have: • advanced degree in a relevant subject, • 10+ years of relevant sector experience, • an impressive track record of successful business development and generating sustainable revenue streams, including competitively awarded public sector contracts, • extensive experience as a project director and senior project manager, • experience of leading consultancy teams to win and deliver a portfolio of multiple parallel projects, • experience of managing resources, budgets, and contracts, • strong mixed-methods practice and proportionate evaluation design (e.g., Theory of Change, logic models, process, outcome and impact, VfM), applying Magenta Book principles and drawing on the Green Book where required, • proven leadership and people management skills, • excellent interpersonal and communication skills, • an established network of clients to support your revenue generation efforts. About Urban Foresight Urban Foresight is a purpose-driven business that works with ambitious clients around the world on projects to improve lives, protect the environment, and create new economic opportunities. Our success is based on a multi-disciplinary team with shared values and diverse expertise across a range of sectors. We think deeply about how to turn good ideas into great projects that can have a lasting and transformational impact. We have built a strong track-record in a range of sectors and are proud to have a talented and growing team. The ideal candidate will be excited about what we do and keen to contribute to our mission to achieve better outcomes for places, people, and public services. How to apply Applications should be made in the form of a full CV and covering letter sent to: by 7th November 2025. Please indicate in your covering letter your salary expectations and notice period. Urban Foresight strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Reporting to the Commercial Director, we are recruiting for a Senior QS to join a large SME Construction Group of companies with offices throughout the UK working on Civil Engineering schemes up to £7 million.Management of a portfolio of projects.Compile programme-based cost to complete / project b

We are supporting a Private Equity-backed, Global Leader within the Commercial / Industrial Cooling HVAC sector, who now need to appoint a Sales Director for their Data Centre vertical.

Director Consulting Services - Business Development Lead in United Kingdom, UK Wide - Various. You should be an experienced business development professional with the creativity, commercial acumen, and drive to deliver high-value outcomes in complex environments. CGI is seeking a high-impact and res

We’re expanding fast and looking for a results-driven Enterprise Sales Manager to lead our Enterprise division and drive new business at a strategic level. You’ll manage Enterprise Business Development Managers, work closely with our Commercial Director, and be responsible for delivering on both

You will be supported by members of the Commercial Team, the Operations Director, and external consultants. Human Resources & Staff Support. Support HR-related matters, including absence management and documentation.

Reporting to the Programme Delivery Director, the Associate Director - Cost / Commercial Managment (Projects & Commercial) will provide in house Quantity Surveying service on all infrastructure projects / programmes. Associate Director - Cost / Commercial Managment with extensive M&E experience with

This position is particularly well suited to a Sales or Commercial Director from the manufacturing, engineering, or distribution sectors, who is ready to take on their first full Managing Director role and drive measurable business scale. Sales/Commercial Director - MD. The next phase of growth requ

Reporting to the Programme Delivery Director, the Associate Director - Cost / Commercial Managment (Projects & Commercial) will provide in house Qu. Associate Director - Cost / Commercial Managment with extensive M&E experience within Critical infrastructure environments for an expanding 'End Client

Anzurra is proud to partner with KOSMOS in the hiring of an Associate Director - Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor - in London, United Kingdom. Managing the chance process so that all change is commercialised. For more details about the opportunity or company please reach out to John Murphy, An

They are now seeking a Commercial Director to head up their occupier leasing activity.

Align market access and sales strategies to accelerate commercial rollout. NHS business development or commercial roles in medtech or medical devices. High-impact role with direct commercial ownership.

The International Commercial Director is accountable for defining and delivering the strategy, commercial performance, and financial outcomes across distribution-owned markets. Proven success as a Commercial Director (or equivalent) with extensive experience managing distributor markets across the g

Director of Project Delivery – Transmission (UK). Director of Project Delivery – Transmission. This is a high-impact leadership role for an experienced project director with deep expertise in transmission project execution, stakeholder engagement, and large capital programme management.

Commercial Director - Data Centre Startup - Europe. The ability to develop a long-term commercial strategy while simultaneously executing tactical, immediate-need tasks. Commercial Architect & Problem Solver.

Global Commercial Director of Online Education. Continuously refine commercial strategies based on performance analytics. Commercial Strategy & Financial Performance.

Commercial Development Director – Stadia, Nationwide, £70k - £90k DOE. We are working with a leading caterer who are seeking an experienced Commercial Development Director to join their team. The Commercial Development Director will be responsible for driving new business within Stadia and Leisu

Likely operating today as a Sales Director, Commercial Director, or Business Unit Leader, now seeking a step-up into a first-time Managing Director position. This position is particularly well suited to a Sales or Commercial Director from the manufacturing, engineering, or distribution sectors, who

A global consultancy is seeking experienced Programme Directors to join its expanding team delivering major infrastructure programmes across sectors including civil infrastructure, data centres, defence, and energy. You’ll bring deep experience in at least some of the following - programme leaders

Commercial Director / Head of Procurement and Supply Chain. We’re looking for a Commercial Director / Head of Procurement and Supply Chain who loves detail as much as big-picture thinking. Commercially sharp with strong negotiation skills.

Our client is seeking a Legal Director (8+ PQE) to join their Commercial Disputes team in Leeds.

Anzurra is proud to partner with KOSMOS in the hiring of an Associate Director - Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor - in London, United Kingdom. Working closely with our customers managing the commercial process during the design stages. Managing the chance process so that all change is commerci

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A PE backed consumer business is recruiting a highly Commercial Finance Director. They are looking for a Commercial Finance Director reporting to the CEO to join their team. As the Commercial Finance Director, you will be the key partner to the CEO and be responsible for leading finance as well as w

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