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Job Title: Financial Controller (Contract) \n Location: Kent (New Romney) Contract Length: 2-month fixed-term contract Sector: Manufacturing Start Date: Immediate / Short notice preferred Reporting To: Finance Director / Managing Director \n Role Overview \n We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join a well-established manufacturing business in Kent on an initial 2-month contract. This is a hands-on role, responsible for overseeing the day-to-day finance function, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and supporting senior management with timely financial insight during a busy operational period. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Full ownership of the finance function, managing month-end close and statutory reporting\n, • Preparation and review of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis\n, • Cash flow forecasting, monitoring working capital and stock valuation\n, • Budgeting, forecasting, and supporting commercial decision-making\n, • Oversight of cost control within a manufacturing environment, including BOMs and standard costing\n, • Management of balance sheet reconciliations and fixed assets\n, • Ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards and internal controls\n, • Liaison with external accountants, auditors, and other stakeholders as required\n, • Supporting and mentoring junior finance staff (where applicable)\n, • Identifying process improvements and efficiencies within finance operations\n\n Skills & Experience Required \n\n • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) or Qualified-by-Experience\n, • Proven experience as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager\n, • Strong background within manufacturing or production-based environments\n, • Excellent understanding of cost accounting and inventory control\n, • Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems\n, • Ability to work autonomously and deliver under tight deadlines\n, • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills\n\n Personal Attributes \n\n • Hands-on, pragmatic, and delivery-focused\n, • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment\n, • Strong attention to detail with a commercial mindset\n, • Adaptable and confident stepping into a short-term contract role\n\n

HVAC Account Manager \n \n We are seeking an experienced HVAC Account Manager to drive sales and manage client relationships with a focus on air filtration solutions. This hands-on, field-focused role combines technical knowledge of air filtration systems with strong sales and account management skills. \n \n Key responsibilities \n • Manage and grow a portfolio of commercial and industrial accounts, building long-term client relationships \n • Identify new business opportunities and upsell air filtration products and services \n • Conduct site surveys, assess air quality needs, and recommend appropriate filtration solutions \n • Prepare proposals, quotations and technical documentation tailored to client requirements \n • Coordinate with operations and installation teams to ensure smooth project delivery and customer satisfaction \n • Achieve and exceed sales targets and KPIs; maintain accurate sales forecasting \n • Maintain CRM records, track account activity, and produce regular reports \n • Provide technical guidance and training to clients on filtration performance and maintenance \n \n Requirements \n • Proven sales experience with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets \n • Strong, demonstrable experience and technical knowledge of air filtration products, systems, and application - HVAC \n • Solid background in selling HVAC products or services - Air Filteration \n • Experience in client account management and building long-term customer relationships \n • Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills \n • Ability to conduct site assessments and translate technical needs into commercial solutions \n • Organised, self-motivated and able to manage multiple accounts simultaneously \n • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to customer sites \n \n What we offer \n • Competitive base salary plus commission/bonus structure \n • Company vehicle or vehicle allowance, depending on package \n • Ongoing technical and sales training and career development opportunities \n • Comprehensive benefits package including pension and paid time off \n • Supportive team environment and clear progression path \n

Your Company: \n NET Recruit is pleased to be partnering with a well-established and successful commercial organisation in their search for an experienced Senior Finance Analyst to join their finance team in Dorset. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to take on a varied role combining financial reporting, analysis, accounting, budgeting, and business partnering. \n Working closely with the wider finance function and key stakeholders across the business, the successful candidate will play an important role in providing accurate and meaningful financial insight, supporting informed decision-making, and identifying opportunities to improve financial performance and processes. \n Your Role and Responsibilities While in this position, your duties may include but are not limited to: \n\n • Providing timely, accurate, and insightful financial reporting and analysis to support business decision-making.\n, • Supporting the Finance Business Partner with regular financial reporting, analysis, budgets, and forecasts.\n, • Taking responsibility for accurate transactional accounting across key areas including contractual and turnover rent, service charges, rates, and landlords' insurance.\n, • Ensuring transactional-level financial data is accurately calculated, posted, and maintained.\n, • Supporting the Financial Accounting Manager with accurate and timely IFRS 16 accounting.\n, • Developing a strong understanding of relevant contractual and financial requirements and ensuring these are reflected accurately within financial reporting.\n, • Reviewing trading and non-trading operational costs, budgets, and forecasts to identify potential risks and commercial opportunities.\n, • Analysing financial and operational performance and providing clear commentary on key variances.\n, • Preparing accurate working papers to support accounting entries and month-end reporting.\n, • Completing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly.\n, • Preparing month-end cost reporting and variance analysis, providing clear explanations for movements and areas of concern.\n, • Supporting the Finance Business Partner with the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts, including one-off and year-end costs.\n, • Preparing balance sheet reviews and providing commentary on significant balances and movements.\n, • Reviewing existing finance processes and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reporting.\n, • Challenging existing reporting requirements where appropriate and developing more effective approaches to financial analysis.\n, • Supporting Group and statutory year-end audits and responding to queries relating to the relevant business areas.\n, • Working closely with Finance, Property, Planning, Treasury, Tax, and other internal teams to ensure financial information is accurate and effectively communicated.\n, • Supporting and developing junior members of the finance team, acting as a positive role model and sharing knowledge and best practice.\n\n What You Will Need to Apply: \n To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally be a part-qualified or qualified accountant with relevant practical experience gained across a range of finance roles within a commercially focused organisation. \n You will have strong experience in financial reporting, analysis, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end processes, together with the ability to interpret financial information and turn it into clear and commercially useful insight. \n Strong Microsoft Excel skills are essential, alongside excellent attention to detail and the ability to work confidently with large amounts of financial information. You will need to be comfortable investigating discrepancies, resolving issues, and ensuring financial information is accurate and delivered within agreed deadlines. \n You will also have the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues, explaining complex accounting matters in a straightforward and accessible way. Commercial awareness is important, as you will be expected to understand the wider impact of financial performance and make balanced recommendations based on your analysis. \n The successful candidate will be proactive and comfortable working independently, while also collaborating effectively with wider Finance and cross-functional teams. You should have a continuous improvement mindset and be willing to challenge existing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reporting. \n Experience supporting or mentoring junior finance colleagues would also be advantageous, together with the confidence to act as a positive role model within the team. \n What You Will Get in Return: \n In return for your skills and experience, you will receive a salary of up to £35,000 per annum and have the opportunity to join an established and successful organisation where you will play an important role within the wider Finance function. The position offers a varied combination of financial accounting, commercial analysis, reporting, budgeting, and business partnering, providing excellent exposure across the organisation. \n You will work closely with experienced finance professionals and key stakeholders across the business, giving you the opportunity to develop your commercial understanding while taking ownership of important areas of financial reporting and analysis. \n The business encourages continuous improvement and values individuals who are willing to challenge existing processes, introduce new ideas, and find more effective ways of working. You will therefore have the opportunity to make a genuine contribution to the development of the Finance function. \n This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified or qualified finance professional looking for a Senior Finance Analyst position where they can combine strong technical accounting skills with commercial analysis and business partnering. \n To express interest in this role and have a confidential chat, please reach out to: \n Suzi Kocovska - Recruitment Partner \n M: 07743 971752 E:

\n • Mechanical Project Manager\n, • Kent\n, • £60,000 per year + package\n\n Mechanical Project Manager \n £60,000 - £65,000 + Package | Kent | Kent, Sussex & London \n Our client is an establishedcontractor based in Kent, with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality mechanical and electrical building services across the South East. \n With a growing project pipeline and an increasing workload, they are looking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join their team. \n The business delivers a range of building services projects, with a particularly strong mechanical focus. They work closely with clients, consultants, main contractors and specialist subcontractors to deliver technically complex projects to a high standard. \n This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager looking to join an established and growing contractor where you will have genuine responsibility for project delivery. \n The Role \n As Mechanical Project Manager, you will take responsibility for managing the mechanical elements of M&E and building services projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover. \n You will be based from the company's Kent head office, with regular travel required to sites across Kent, Sussex and parts of London. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Managing mechanical projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover\n, • Taking responsibility for project programmes, budgets and delivery\n, • Managing mechanical subcontractors, suppliers and site teams\n, • Coordinating mechanical works with electrical and other building services disciplines\n, • Reviewing drawings, specifications, schedules and technical documentation\n, • Liaising with clients, consultants, main contractors and other project stakeholders\n, • Attending project and site meetings\n, • Managing procurement of materials, equipment, labour and specialist subcontractors\n, • Monitoring project costs, budgets, variations and commercial performance\n, • Identifying and resolving technical and programme issues\n, • Ensuring mechanical installations are delivered in accordance with specifications and relevant standards\n, • Coordinating testing, commissioning, snagging and handover\n, • Maintaining project documentation, programmes and reports\n, • Monitoring health & safety and quality requirements\n, • Managing project risks and implementing appropriate mitigation\n, • Building strong relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors\n, • Supporting pre-construction, estimating and tendering activities where required\n\n About You \n The successful candidate will have a proven background in Mechanical Project Management within building services. \n You should have: \n\n • Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager\n, • Strong mechanical building services knowledge\n, • Experience working for an M&E, building services or mechanical contractor\n, • Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers and site teams\n, • Good commercial awareness, including budgets, variations and procurement\n, • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications\n, • Experience coordinating mechanical works alongside electrical services\n, • Excellent communication and organisational skills\n, • Strong problem-solving and project management abilities\n, • A professional and proactive approach\n, • Good understanding of construction health & safety requirements\n, • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities\n, • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Kent, Sussex and parts of London\n\n Relevant qualifications such as an HNC/HND, degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services or a related discipline would be advantageous. \n What's on Offer? \n £60,000 - £65,000 per annum \n Benefits package \n Permanent position \n Established and growing M&E contractor \n Kent-based head office \n Projects across Kent, Sussex and parts of London \n Strong pipeline of building services projects \n Opportunity to take ownership of significant mechanical packages \n Long-term career development opportunities \n Apply Now \n If you're an experienced Mechanical Project Manager with a strong building services background and are looking for your next opportunity across the South East, we'd like to hear from you. \n Apply now with your CV for a confidential discussion about the role.

We are looking for an experienced Fleet Service Manager (south) to join our team working in Rochester, Kent, managing a large and complex fleet of vehicles & trailers and cranes alongside a 24-hour Commercial vehicle workshop with 30 employees. \n \n Overview \n \n Swain group is one of the UKs most prominent logistics service providers with unique specialisms across a variety of sectors including construction, energy, industrial, retail, government and defence and events, providing the highest level of training to our employees through our approved training centres. \n Valuing our people, we offer a friendly working environment, focusing on developing skills. \n Highly compliant FORS Gold Accredited Haulier. \n \n Job Purpose \n \n The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient management of the Fleet and workshop, as well as the retail business within the workshop, including health & safety, service, plant and operational activities, in order to maintain and develop the workshop in line with business needs. \n Having recently introduced the Key 2 Fleet Management System, the challenge now is to maximise utilisation of the system, ensure business and legal requirements are met, costs are controlled, service levels maintained and all key stakeholders are kept informed. \n \n Duties and Responsibilities \n \n\n • Manage and control day to day workshop activities to ensure that all Health and Safety guidelines are adhered to\n, • Manage and control day-to-day workshop activities to ensure that customer requirements, quality and standards are maintained. (K2)\n, • Manage and control day-to-day ATF Lane and Tachograph lane activities\n, • Ensure scheduled repair times are adhered to. (K2)\n, • Ensure all WIP and Cost controls are followed as per company policy (K2)\n, • Effective management of hours bought and sold including salaries and overtime.\n, • Manage the productivity and efficiency of all workshop and support staff. (K2) Min 90%\n, • Control workshop costs, including repair and maintenance spend and third-party repairs in line with agreed budgets.\n, • Oversee the management and development of the Parts Department including maintenance of stock levels. No stock adjustments / losses\n, • Ensure maintenance standards are compliant with legal and company obligations.\n, • Manage KPI’s and workshop debt.\n, • Responsible for the Management, recruitment, and development of Workshop staff. Ensure payroll is accurate and on time (Recruitment authority through (Fleet Engineer)\n, • Resolve customer/ Service provider/invoice queries\n, • Monthly review meeting with our 3rd party supplier\n, • Yearly audits with our 3rd party supplier to ensure that all quality standards and compliance are maintained\n, • Ensure high levels of service and customer satisfaction are met as per operational KPI’s\n\n \n Person Specification \n\n • Minimum of 5 years' experience managing a large 24-hour workshop operation\n, • Minimum of 5 years' experience managing a large and complex fleet of vehicles & trailers and cranes\n, • Deep knowledge of road transport regulation, operator licensing, fleet governance and assurance.\n, • Detailed knowledge of HGV vehicle maintenance and fleet management legislation\n, • Knowledge of Key 2 or similar management system\n, • IT literate and proficient in MS office suite\n, • Good communicator\n, • Ability to adapt in a changing environment\n, • Ability to effectively manage a team\n, • Willingness to take on additional responsibilities\n\n \n Pay and Benefits \n \n\n • Annual Salary is very competitive.\n, • Employee Assistance Programme\n, • Life Insurance Scheme\n, • A Company vehicle or car allowance\n\n \n If you feel that you have what it takes, we would love to hear from you.

Enable Resourcing are recruiting for an experienced Contracts Manager on behalf of a well-established specialist residential groundworks contractor. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, our client is looking to appoint a Contracts Manager to oversee multiple projects throughout the Kent region. The business delivers residential infrastructure and groundworks packages for some of the UK's leading housebuilders, with individual project values reaching up to £20 million. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager looking to join a financially secure contractor with a strong reputation for quality delivery, repeat business and long-term career prospects. The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for multiple projects, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest standards. You will manage site teams, maintain strong client relationships, oversee commercial performance and drive operational excellence across the region. Applicants must have a strong engineering background and previous experience operating as a Contracts Manager, or in a similar senior operational role, for a specialist groundworks contractor. Experience delivering residential groundworks and infrastructure packages is essential. To be considered, candidates should possess: • Previous experience as a Contracts Manager within the groundworks sector &...

Enable Resourcing are recruiting for an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple residential groundworks projects in the Kent region. The ideal candidate has an engineering background, proven contracts management experience in groundworks, and strong leadership with a clear commercial focus

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Sales Manager to take responsibility for the used commercial vehicle department, leading a small team and driving sales, profitability and overall departmental performance. As Used Commercial Vehicle Sales Manager, your responsibilities will includ

Are you a Project Manager looking for the next step in your career, based in Rochester, Kent? My client are a world leading manufacturer of commercial and industrial fire detection and emergency lighting solutions. They are looking for a Project Manager to lead the design, develop and sustain electronic hardware products. The job will include working on development cycles for existing products and new product development. You will also be doing analogue and digital design at system, product, and circuit level. The successful candidate will be working alongside the existing multidiscipline R&D team but should also be comfortable working alone. The successful candidate will have a strong track record in delivery of engineering projects; they will be self-motivated, enthusiastic, technically excellent, business savvy and a strong communicator. The successful Project Manager will come from a manufacturing background, either mechanical or electronic background. Skills and Responsibilities of this Project Manager job: • Create project plans, present to and review with customers., • Provide technical leadership and direction to cross functional project teams (hardware, software, mechanical)., • Manage the NPI development and ensure new products are delivered on time and to quality and cost targets., • Experience with electronic assembly techniques., • Advanced Microsoft Professional experience., • Provable Project Management experience with Waterfall & Scrum. Benefits include hybrid working. They are not able to support work Visas. This Project Manager will join a highly successful technology company in the Rochester area and play an important role in their projects going forward. They are renowned for investing into their employees and providing excellent training & career progression. If you are interested in the Project Manager job based in Rochester, Kent with a hybrid working environment, please send an updated version of your CV to (url removed) or call Ricky Wilcocks on (phone number removed) for further information, otherwise, we always welcome the opportunity to discuss other engineering jobs

Summary: Are you ready to shape the future of national water resilience? Do you have the regulatory expertise to lead multi-million-pound infrastructure schemes through complex frameworks? At South East Water, we are tackling one of the most critical challenges of our time: securing long-term water supply resilience, environmental sustainability, and climate adaptation. Delivered under the RAPID (Regulators' Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development) framework, our Major Projects are nationally significant, multi-company initiatives subject to isolated funding and mandated gated development pathways. We are seeking a Major Projects Regulatory Manager to direct our regulatory strategy, navigate complex delivery models like DPC and SIPR, and serve as the primary liaison with key regulatory bodies-including RAPID, Ofwat, the Environment Agency, the DWI, and Natural England. If you are a strategic leader capable of unifying multi-disciplinary teams across engineering, commercial, and environmental sectors to clear high-stakes regulatory hurdles, this is your opportunity to leave a lasting legacy on the UK's water infrastructure. Main responsibilities: Regulatory Strategy & Leadership Develop, direct, and implement the overarching regulatory strategy for the SRO programme. Serve as the senior regulatory advisor to programme leadership, providing expert counsel on regulatory frameworks, compliance, and policy developments. Embed regulatory considerations seamlessly into programme planning, investment cases, and overall delivery strategies. Support commercial and financial positioning, taking ownership of risk, return, and economic valuation profiles. Lead the Major Projects Team on the RAPID gated process: quarterly reporting checkpoint meetings focused technical discussions independent assurance reviews, including "critical friend" assessments well ahead of key gates. Upskilling Major Projects Team on regulatory requirements and processRegulatory Engagement & Stakeholder Management Spearhead engagement with key regulatory bodies, including Ofwat, the Environment Agency, the DWI, and Natural England. Cultivate and maintain trusted, collaborative relationships across all relevant regulatory institutions. Key participant and stakeholder in the All Company Working Group (ACWG) Act as the primary representative for the SRO programme in industry forums and high-level regulatory discussions. Coordinate and finalise responses to sector consultations, reviews, and specific regulatory inquiries.Regulatory submissions & assurance Lead the end-to-end development of regulatory submissions, critical business cases, and assurance documentation. Put robust processes in place to deliver accurate, compliant, and timely reporting across all major programme milestones. Coordinate cross-functional inputs from various departments to synthesise comprehensive regulatory deliverables. Support major gateway reviews and investment approval processes. Monitor ongoing regulatory changes and proactively assess their impact on programme delivery.Programme integration & governance Champion regulatory requirements across engineering, commercial, environmental, and broader programme teams to ensure unified compliance. Provide actionable insights into regulatory governance processes, regulatory risks, and informed decision-making. Systematically track and manage all regulatory commitments and operational obligations. Identify, escalate, and mitigate regulatory risks that could impede programme delivery.You'll need: Skills / Qualifications / Experience Academic or professional qualifications in economics, finance or a related field are desirable. You must have a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and infrastructure planning. Strategic problem solving: A strategic mindset with strong problem-solving capability. Communication & Influencing: Excellent communication and influencing skills, including the ability to confidently engage at Board-level. Simplifying the complex: The ability to take complex regulatory frameworks and issues and make them simple to understand. Collaboration: Strong stakeholder management skills to build consensus across teams. Economic analysis & valuation: Expertise in applying economic principles to lead our response to complex regulatory mechanisms, assess risk and return profiles and deliver robust investment cases. Sector expertise: A proven track record operating within a regulated utility environment, with a strong preference for the water sector. Economic regulation: Extensive, hands-on experience in economic regulation or a closely aligned field. Infrastructure delivery: Demonstrated experience supporting major infrastructure projects or complex capital programmes. Stakeholder engagement: A strong track record of successfully managing and influencing complex regulatory relationships.Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time. Grow a career with a meaningful purpose. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water. Benefits package: Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave. Paid volunteering days. Cycle to work scheme. Health cash plan. Life assurance. Wellbeing related benefits.What can you expect from your recruitment? To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency. Compensation package: Up to £77,300 p.a

Projects Manager - Lift Industry Location: Kent / Client Sites as Required Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time We are currently recruiting on behalf of an established company within the lift industry for an experienced Projects Manager to take responsibility for the successful delivery of installation and modernisation projects. You will be responsible for managing both installation and modernisation projects, as well as overseeing subcontractor project work carried out on behalf of other lift companies. Key Responsibilities Manage large-scale lift installation and modernisation projects from start to completion. Oversee subcontractor project work and ensure projects are delivered to the required standards. Take responsibility for the day-to-day effectiveness and success of the Installation/Modernisation Department. Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, staffing plans and procurement requirements. Monitor project performance to ensure delivery remains on schedule, within budget and commercially profitable. Identify project risks at an early stage and implement appropriate mitigation strategies. Monitor project financials and identify opportunities to improve project margins.You will need to be: Experienced in lift installation and/or modernisation projects. Confident managing engineers and subcontractors. Strong in project planning, scheduling and budget management. Comfortable dealing directly with clients and senior stakeholders. Knowledgeable around health & safety, site compliance and project documentation. Commercially aware, with an understanding of project margins and profitability. Organised, proactive and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously. Confident delivering toolbox talks, conducting site audits and leading progress meetings. Comfortable working within structured procedures and ISO-aligned environments. A strong communicator who can resolve issues and keep projects moving.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced lift professional to take ownership of major installation and modernisation projects, working across project delivery, people management, client relationships, commercial performance and continuous improvement. If you have a strong background in lift projects and are looking for a role where you can take genuine ownership of project success, we would be interested in speaking with you. Please Apply today, Alternatively please send your CV

Software Implementation Project Manager Aylesford, Kent Six-month fixed-term contract £70,000 per annum, pro rata Immediate start preferred Potential extension depending on project requirements • Have you successfully managed the implementation of third-party software within a complex organisation?, • Are you good at bringing internal teams, Business Analysts and external software providers together?, • Can you provide structure, momentum and accountability without unnecessary bureaucracy? If so, this could be an excellent opportunity to take ownership of an important business systems rollout already underway. Our client is implementing Acumatica, a cloud-based business management and ERP platform. The finance phase is complete and the next stage will focus on the wider manufacturing and operational rollout. The project is already in progress and has an experienced Business Analyst who has played a central role throughout. The appointed software partner will continue to lead technical delivery. They now need an experienced Software Implementation Project Manager to bring all sides of the project together. You will provide the organisation, coordination and forward planning required to keep the implementation moving, while enabling the Business Analyst to concentrate on requirements, workshops, testing and the functional detail of the solution. This is not a role for somebody who wants to redesign the implementation methodology or take control of the technical solution. It requires a pragmatic and collaborative Project Manager who can engage the right people and ensure actions, decisions and resources are in place at the right time. Your role You will act as the central point of coordination between internal teams, the Business Analyst, senior stakeholders and the external Acumatica implementation partner. The implementation partner has an established delivery methodology and will provide guidance around the technical work required. Your responsibility will be to make sure the organisation is ready to meet those requirements. This will involve securing the right resources, following up actions, removing blockers and maintaining a clear view of the delivery plan. You will also ensure areas such as data, reporting, testing, training and business readiness are prepared in sufficient time. Your responsibilities will include • Reviewing the current position and what has already been completed, • Maintaining the overall project plan, milestones and delivery schedule, • Coordinating internal teams, the Business Analyst and implementation partner, • Ensuring actions have clear owners and realistic completion dates, • Following up actions and removing blockers, • Securing resources for workshops, testing, training and implementation activity, • Maintaining risks, issues, actions, dependencies and decisions, • Providing visibility of deadlines and resource requirements, • Coordinating data, reporting and operational readiness, • Supporting testing, training and go-live planning, • Providing clear updates to the project steering board, • Escalating significant risks, delays and decisions, • Monitoring project expenditure and supplier time, • Maintaining a productive relationship with the implementation partner What we are looking for You will have strong experience managing software implementation or business systems projects. Previous ERP or Acumatica experience would be useful but is not essential. More important is your ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, maintain control of project activity and work successfully with an experienced third-party software provider. You should be able to demonstrate: • Experience managing third-party software implementation projects, • Strong project planning, organisation and coordination skills, • Experience maintaining project plans, action trackers, risks and issues, • The ability to take over a project already underway, • Experience working with external software vendors or implementation partners, • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, • Experience coordinating workshops, testing, training and go-live readiness, • Confidence reporting to senior stakeholders or a steering board, • Excellent communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders, • Confidence challenging delays or missed commitments constructively, • Commercial understanding of supplier time, project cost and scope A formal project management qualification is not essential. Practical experience, judgement and the ability to get people working together will be more important. The right approach The successful person will be structured without being bureaucratic and assertive without being confrontational. You will need to be comfortable working within an established implementation approach, listening to the specialists involved and keeping everybody focused on the shared outcome. The Business Analyst will remain central to the project and will continue to lead much of the requirements, workshop, testing and functional activity. Your role is to take ownership of the wider plan, coordination, actions, reporting and stakeholder engagement. Desirable experience It would be advantageous if you have experience of: • ERP or wider business management software, • Manufacturing, finance or operational systems, • Data migration and system integration projects, • Hybrid or waterfall implementation methodologies, • Organisational change and user adoption, • Recovering or stabilising a delayed project What success will look like During the six-month contract, you will be expected to establish a reliable project plan, create clear ownership of actions, improve coordination with the implementation partner, ensure internal teams are ready for workshops, testing and training, give the steering board a consistent view of progress and support the successful rollout of the remaining Acumatica functionality

Senior Project Manager – Process / Water Engineering Location: Snodland / South East England Salary: £75,000 – £90,000 + Package Employment Type: Permanent Sector: Water, Wastewater, Process Engineering & MEICA Gearing Recruitment Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join an established process engineering contractor, delivering major projects across the South East water sector. This is a senior delivery and leadership opportunity for an experienced Project Manager who has a strong background in water, wastewater, process engineering or MEICA and is ready to take ownership of larger, more complex schemes or multiple projects. You’ll play a key role in leading project delivery from pre-construction through to completion and handover, working across multidisciplinary teams and managing the interfaces between engineering, construction, commercial, commissioning and the wider supply chain. The Role As Senior Project Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of major or multiple water and wastewater projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, commercially and to programme. You’ll provide leadership across project teams, working closely with senior client stakeholders, designers, commercial teams, site management and specialist subcontractors to manage delivery, resolve challenges and drive projects forward. Key Responsibilities • Lead the delivery of multiple process/MEICA-led water projects or larger, complex schemes across the South East., • Take ownership of programme, budget, quality, health & safety, risk and client relationships across your projects., • Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across MEICA, process, civil, construction and commissioning disciplines., • Manage key project interfaces and ensure effective coordination between design, construction, commissioning and the supply chain., • Work closely with commercial teams to manage NEC contracts, change, variations, risk and commercial performance., • Provide leadership and direction to Project Managers, Engineers, Site Teams and specialist subcontractors where required., • Build and maintain strong relationships with senior client-side project, engineering and operational stakeholders., • Oversee procurement, project reporting, programme management and delivery strategy., • Identify and manage project risks, opportunities and changes throughout the project lifecycle., • Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with CDM, RAMS, permits, quality standards and project governance requirements. About You We’re looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager or an established Project Manager ready to step into a more senior position, with: • Proven experience delivering projects within water, wastewater, utilities, process engineering or a similar environment., • Strong technical understanding of MEICA, with the ability to manage complex civil, process and engineering interfaces., • Experience delivering capital works, treatment works, pumping stations, process upgrades or similar water infrastructure projects., • Strong understanding of NEC contracts, including change, risk and commercial management., • Experience managing larger or multiple projects, multidisciplinary teams and complex supply chains., • The confidence to engage with and influence senior client stakeholders., • Strong commercial awareness and a proven ability to manage project budgets and performance., • Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills., • SMSTS, CSCS and a relevant engineering/construction qualification would be advantageous., • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the South East. What's on Offer? • £75,000 – £90,000 salary + package, • Permanent position with an established water/process engineering contractor, • Long-term work secured through a strong water-sector project pipeline, • Opportunity to lead major and technically complex process/MEICA projects, • Senior position with significant responsibility and influence over project delivery, • Exposure to major water infrastructure programmes and key client stakeholders, • Excellent opportunity for continued career progression within an experienced and growing delivery team If you’re an experienced Senior Project Manager or Project Manager with water, wastewater, process or MEICA experience and are looking for a senior role with genuine responsibility across the South East water sector, we’d be keen to hear from you. Apply now or contact Gearing Recruitment Solutions for a confidential discussion

Specification Sales Manager – Healthcare £55,000–£60,000 + Bonus + Car | South East Based | UK-Wide Territory Don’t just sell into healthcare. Help shape the projects. We’re looking for an experienced Specification Sales Manager to drive growth across the UK healthcare sector for a specialist building services business. This is a consultative, specification-led sales role where you’ll engage with NHS Trusts, consultants, public health engineers, architects and contractors — getting involved early and influencing design decisions before projects reach site. The Role You’ll be responsible for: • Developing relationships with NHS Trusts, consultants, engineers and contractors, • Identifying projects at an early design stage, • Influencing specifications and securing project opportunities, • Delivering CPDs and technical presentations, • Managing long, complex sales cycles through to completion, • Building a strong and sustainable UK healthcare pipeline The solution you’ll represent delivers real benefits around water efficiency, sustainability, hygiene and complex building design — giving you a strong proposition to take to market. What You’ll Bring We’re looking for someone with: • Proven specification sales experience within M&E, building services, construction or a related technical sector, • A strong track record of influencing consultants and contractors, • Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills, • Commercial awareness and the ability to manage complex sales cycles, • The confidence to engage with senior technical decision-makers, • A genuine consultative approach to selling, • Based in the South East of England, with the flexibility to travel UK-wide Healthcare/NHS experience, public health engineering knowledge or familiarity with HTMs would be highly advantageous. What’s On Offer • £55,000–£60,000 basic salary, • Performance-related bonus, • Company car or allowance, • Pension and benefits, • UK-wide territory, • Home/field-based working, • Significant autonomy and opportunity to grow the market The Opportunity This is more than an account management role. You’ll have the opportunity to build relationships, influence major projects and shape a growing healthcare market within a specialist technical business. If you know how to influence specifications and win work before the tender hits, we want to hear from you

Mechanical Supervisor Medway, Kent £310.00 per day Until December 2026 / January 2027 We are currently looking for an experienced Mechanical Supervisor / Mechanical Site Manager to join a major £5 million decarbonisation project within the healthcare sector in Medway, Kent. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Mechanical Supervisor or Site Manager to play a key role in the delivery of a large and technically challenging project, working alongside another Mechanical Supervisor and the wider project management team. The Role You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day mechanical works on site, coordinating subcontractors and mechanical trades, and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. Working alongside another Mechanical Supervisor, you will help manage the mechanical package from installation through to completion, ensuring the programme remains on track. Key Responsibilities • Supervise and coordinate all mechanical works on site. • Manage mechanical subcontractors, engineers and site operatives. • Coordinate mechanical activities with other trades and the wider construction team. • Monitor progress and ensure works remain in line with the project programme. • Review drawings, specifications and RAMS. • Ensure mechanical installations are completed to the required quality standards. • Maintain a strong focus on health & safety and site compliance. • Attend site meetings and provide regular progress updates. • Liaise with the Project Manager, engineers, subcontractors and client representatives. • Identify and resolve issues before they impact the programme. • Assist with planning, sequencing and coordination of mechanical works. • Ensure testing, commissioning and relevant documentation are completed. • Support the successful delivery and handover of the project in December / January. Please contact Luca on (phone number removed) / (url removed) to discuss the role in more detail. Skills Required Supervise and coordinate all mechanical works on site. Manage mechanical subcontractors, engineers and site operatives. Coordinate mechanical activities with other trades and the wider construction team. Monitor progress and ensure works remain in line with the project programme. Review drawings, specifications and RAMS. Qualifications Required SSSTS SMSTS NVQ Level 2 or 3 Mechanical Installation Keywords Supervisor Mechanical Supervisor Construction Commercial Medway Kent Site Manager

Position: Freelance Site Manager Rate: £(Apply online only) per day Region: Northwest London Industry: Construction My client is seeking a Freelance Site Manager to be based on a scheme in Kent covering internal and fitout construction works through to completion on a retail project. The organisation is a main building contractor who has a reputation in delivering high quality schemes ranging from £500k to £10M in value. The company carry out work across all sectors; however their reputation is strong in the sectors of Commercial, Retail and Mixed-use. If this sounds like you and you'd like to find out more or be considered for this role then please get in touch. The ideal location for the works would be for a candidate residing in Kent and surrounding areas

Do currently work in Construction? Are you a Traffic Marshall looking for a new opportunity? Also hold a CSCS card? If the answers are yes, we have roles opening with a reputable Construction company in the Chatham area. Role: Traffic Marshall Location: Eastbourne Contract type: Temporary (Full time) Date Required: ASAP Duration: Ongoing Pay rate: £15-16 per hour Fawkes & Reece contact: Daisy Goble (Brighton Office) The company: A well establish contractor that operates in various sectors such as the industrials, education, commercial and refurbishment space. The role: As the Traffic Marshall for the development, you will be responsible for: Working under the supervision and management of the Project Manager, Site Manager and Assistant Site Manager. Ensuring contractors are parking as per the site safety policy. Controlling flow of traffic when deliveries enter the site. Securing barrier protection around the site and making sure the fencing is secure. Please note there is no welfare responsibilities involved in this role. About you: Some previous experience is preferred but not essential. To be successful in your application for this role you will have and be able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes: You will need a current and valid CSCS card. Traffic Marshall / Vehicle Banksman qualification. What to do next: If this role meets your expectations and aspirations, please click the apply now link. If this one is not for you, but you would like to discuss other options or for us to act as an agent to secure you a new contract please do not hesitate to call Daisy on (phone number removed) for a confidential consultation

A fantastic opportunity to work for an established building services business who are recruiting for an experienced Contracts Manager with a strong M&E Projects background. This is a permanent position based in North East Kent, paying a salary of £80,000 per annum depending on experience. The role is Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week and is primarily office-based, with occasional travel into London for site visits and client meetings. Job Role: The successful candidate will have a strong Mechanical / M&E Project Management background, ideally with 5+ years’ experience, and be looking to take the next step into a senior Contracts Manager position. You will oversee multiple M&E projects from pre-construction through to completion, managing Project Managers, Project Engineers and Site Supervisors while working closely with the Commercial, QS and Procurement teams. Projects include M&E works across education sites and commercial environments, so strong commercial project delivery experience is essential. Relevant experience includes: • Mechanical / M&E project management, • Managing multiple projects from start to finish, • Commercial and financial project management, • Programme and project delivery, • Managing project teams and subcontractors, • Client and stakeholder management, • Procurement and commercial management Skills Required: The successful candidate must have: • Strong Mechanical / M&E project background, • 5+ years’ Project Management experience preferred, • Proven commercial M&E project experience, • Strong leadership and communication skills, • Experience managing multiple projects, • Education, healthcare or commercial project experience desirable, • SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely, • CSCS Black Card or willingness to obtain, • Full UK Driving Licence, • Enhanced DBS and BPSS required or willingness to obtain Package Includes: • Salary £80,000 per annum depending on experience could be flexibility, • Monday–Friday | 40 hours per week, • Office-based role in North East Kent, • Occasional travel into London, • Career progression opportunities, • Company benefits package For further information or to discuss your application please get in contact with Jamie Simmons at The InVictus Group

Project Manager – Process / Water Engineering Location: Snodland / South East England Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 + Package Employment Type: Permanent Sector: Water, Wastewater, Process Engineering & MEICA Gearing Recruitment Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to join an established process engineering contractor, delivering projects across the South East water sector. This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager with a background in water, wastewater, process engineering or MEICA to take responsibility for the successful delivery of capital projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover. You’ll work across a varied portfolio of process-led schemes, coordinating design, engineering, commercial, construction, commissioning and supply chain teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standards. The Role As Project Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the delivery of allocated water and wastewater projects, managing programme, cost, quality, risk, health and safety and client relationships throughout the project lifecycle. You’ll be working closely with internal teams, site personnel, designers, subcontractors and client stakeholders, ensuring that technical, commercial and operational interfaces are effectively managed. Key Responsibilities • Manage the delivery of water, wastewater and process/MEICA projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover., • Take ownership of programme, budget, quality, health & safety, risk and client communication across allocated projects., • Coordinate MEICA, process, civil, commissioning and supply chain interfaces to ensure projects remain on track., • Work closely with design, commercial, planning and construction teams to manage procurement, change, risk and project reporting., • Manage subcontractors, suppliers, site teams and engineering resources to ensure successful project delivery., • Build and maintain strong relationships with client-side project, engineering and operational stakeholders., • Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with CDM, RAMS, permits, quality requirements and company/project governance., • Support commercial teams with the management of variations, change, risk and contractual matters. About You We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager who can demonstrate: • Proven experience delivering projects within water, wastewater, utilities, process engineering or a similar environment., • A strong understanding of MEICA and the ability to manage interfaces between mechanical, electrical, ICA, process and civil disciplines., • Experience delivering capital projects such as water/wastewater treatment works, pumping stations, process upgrades or similar infrastructure schemes., • Good knowledge of NEC contracts, with the ability to work effectively alongside commercial teams., • Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, suppliers and client stakeholders., • Strong project management, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities., • SMSTS, CSCS and a relevant engineering/construction qualification would be advantageous., • A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the South East. What's on Offer? • £65,000 – £75,000 salary + package, • Permanent position with an established water/process engineering contractor, • Long-term work secured through a strong water-sector project pipeline, • Opportunity to deliver technically varied process and MEICA projects, • Excellent exposure to major water infrastructure programmes, • Career progression within an experienced and growing delivery team If you’re an experienced Project Manager with water, wastewater, process or MEICA experience and are looking for a long-term opportunity within the South East water sector, we’d be keen to hear from you. Apply now or contact Gearing Recruitment Solutions for a confidential discussion

We are the internal recruitment partner for our client, an established, internationally focused science and manufacturing SME, we are supporting them in their search for an ambitious and commercially minded Head of Operations & Finance. With a strong reputation for scientific rigour, integrity and technical excellence, the business has an established international customer and supplier base and is entering an exciting period of continued growth. This is a highly influential senior leadership position, offering the opportunity to shape the organisation's financial performance, people strategy and operational effectiveness. About the role: Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll be a hands-on generalist who can run the day-to-day business, taking ownership across finance, people, operations and administration. You'll bring commercial insight, financial discipline and practical operational leadership, helping ensure the business runs smoothly while supporting sustainable growth. This is not a traditional finance role. You'll operate at both a strategic and hands on level, with responsibility spanning financial planning and reporting, cash management, international trade, R&D tax, HR, payroll, systems, facilities and operational processes. You'll work closely with the Managing Director, operational teams, Science and Engineering colleagues and a range of established external professional advisers. Key Responsibilities: You'll drive day-to-day operational efficiency and process improvement, solving problems hands-on and generally getting things done. Lead the company's financial strategy, business planning and growth initiatives; provide commercial insight, analysis and KPI reporting; prepare budgets, forecasts and long-term financial plans; supervise the Finance Manager; and oversee monthly management accounts and year-end statutory reporting. Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards, tax and statutory requirements; manage cash flow, working capital and banking relationships; maintain strong financial controls, governance and internal procedures; liaise with auditors, accountants, insurers and professional advisers; and coordinate R&D tax credit claims, including identifying qualifying projects and costs, maintaining supporting documentation, ensuring compliance and monitoring available incentives and grants. Manage the financial aspects of international trading, including foreign currency exposure, import/export requirements, VAT and international tax compliance, supplier payments and customer terms; support inventory management, costing and margin analysis; and monitor profitability across products, customers and regions. Coordinate and organise company logistics, including procurement, subcontracting, distribution and temporary exports for exhibitions; negotiate rates and manage shipping suppliers, carriers and freight forwarders. Ensure international shipping documentation and import/export declarations comply with customs laws and global trade regulations. Oversee accurate and compliant monthly payroll; manage employee benefits including pensions, Permanent Health Insurance, Death in Service, EV schemes and other benefit programmes; liaise with payroll providers, pension administrators and external advisers; and maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation. Manage company insurance policies, including employer's liability, public liability, professional indemnity, travel and property insurance, and liaising with brokers and insurers on renewals, claims and policy administration. Oversee company premises and facilities administration, including lease renewals and rates, and manage relationships with landlords and management agents. Lead and implement HR strategy, policies and procedures aligned with business objectives and growth; work with the HR Business Partner on HR strategies and initiatives; support organisational, workforce and succession planning; and ensure compliance with UK employment legislation and accurate HR records, contracts and policies. Oversee employee relations including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance matters; oversee recruitment, onboarding, training and development; promote engagement, wellbeing, retention and an inclusive culture; and drive health, safety and compliance by working with operational leadership to embed a proactive safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, minimise risk and protect employee wellbeing. Oversee Finance and HR systems, including accounting, payroll, HRIS and business systems, ensuring data integrity, security and efficiency; lead system improvements, automation and reporting enhancements; and work with internal stakeholders and external providers on upgrades, integration and digitalisation. Maintain robust system controls, user access governance, data protection and cybersecurity awareness.The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: We're looking for a qualified finance professional with strong commercial awareness and the confidence to operate as a key member of the senior leadership team. Required experience: A senior operational or general management leadership role with strong financial literacy. Experience within manufacturing, engineering or supply chain sectors. Experience operating within a fast-paced SME or owner-managed business environment. Experience managing international financial operations and multi-currency transactions. Strong understanding of management accounting, cash flow and operational finance. Excellent commercial awareness and analytical capability. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong leadership and people management skills. A hands-on, commercially minded leader who can think strategically while maintaining strong attention to detail. Live within a commutable distance to the offices based in RochesterPreferred experience: Experience managing UK R&D tax credit claims within a scientific or engineering environment. Experience with ERP systems within manufacturing. Previous experience supporting business growth or transformation projects. Proven experience leading the successful implementation and rollout of IT systems, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement, seamless adoption and minimal disruption to business operations. Knowledge of international trade finance and import/export processes. Qualified accountant holding CIMA, ACCA, ACA, ICAS or an equivalent recognised professional accounting qualification; candidates with strong financial literacy and relevant operational or commercial experience are equally encouraged to apply.In return we are offering: Competitive salary: circa £80,000, depending on experience Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid break Holiday entitlement: 33 days per year, inclusive of bank and public holidays Pension: Employer contribution of 7.5% Death in Service: Available, subject to eligibility Permanent Health Insurance: Available, subject to eligibilityInterested? Then APPLY now for immediate consideration

Project Director – Rochester Project Director – Major Construction Project Location: Rochester, Kent Salary: Up to £120,000 + Package Permanent Ridgeway & Co are recruiting an experienced Project Director to lead the delivery of a major new-build manufacturing facility in the Rochester area. This is a senior permanent appointment with an established main contractor and will involve overall responsibility for the project from a construction, commercial, programme and client perspective. The successful candidate will lead the project team and act as the senior point of contact throughout delivery. Responsibilities will include: • Overall responsibility for successful project delivery, • Leading the construction and project management teams, • Managing programme, quality, commercial performance and risk, • Maintaining senior-level client relationships, • Managing key subcontractor and supply-chain relationships, • Chairing project and progress meetings, • Monitoring project performance against programme, • Working closely with commercial, design and technical teams, • Ensuring health, safety and quality standards are maintained, • Reporting project performance to senior management, • Driving the project through to successful completion and handover Requirements: • Proven experience at Project Director or senior Project Manager level, • Strong main contractor background, • Experience delivering major commercial, industrial or technically complex construction projects, • Strong client-facing and leadership skills, • Excellent knowledge of construction programming and project delivery, • Ability to lead large multidisciplinary project teams, • Relevant construction qualification, • SMSTS and CSCS Salary: Up to £120,000 plus package depending on experience. Please apply with your latest CV for a confidential discussion

Procurement & Supply Chain Manager Location: Aylesford, Kent Contract: Permanent Salary: Competitive DOE About the Role Our Client is seeking an experienced Procurement & Supply Chain Manager to play a key role in supporting ambitious growth plans within a thriving manufacturing environment. This is a strategic leadership position responsible for overseeing procurement, supplier management, inventory control, and supply chain performance across the business. You will lead procurement activities from sourcing and supplier negotiations through to stock management and supply chain optimisation, ensuring the business receives high-quality goods and services in a cost-effective and timely manner. In addition, you will be responsible for managing the Stores function, ensuring operational efficiency and the integrity of stock control systems. Key Responsibilities • Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned to business objectives., • Manage procurement activities for raw materials, goods, services, and manufacturing resources., • Source, evaluate, negotiate, and manage relationships with suppliers., • Monitor supplier performance to ensure quality, reliability, and value., • Oversee purchasing processes, approvals, purchase orders, and delivery schedules., • Manage procurement budgets and support cost reduction initiatives., • Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to maintain continuity of supply., • Work closely with operational teams to understand requirements and support business growth., • Monitor inventory and stock control systems to maximise efficiency., • Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and company requirements., • Analyse procurement and supply chain performance through KPI reporting., • Stay informed of market trends and industry developments. About You • Proven experience working as a Procurement Manager, Supply Chain Manager, or in a similar leadership role., • Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management experience., • Thorough understanding of procurement and supply chain best practice., • Experience managing inventory and stock control systems., • Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills., • Excellent communication, leadership, and people management abilities., • Degree qualified or equivalent experience., • CIPS qualification or working towards professional procurement qualifications would be advantageous., • Strong IT skills and experience using procurement systems. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business with exciting long-term growth plans and a commitment to operational excellence. About Morgan Jones Morgan Jones Limited acts as an employment agency. By applying, you accept the Terms & Conditions as well as the Privacy, Cookie and Data Retention Policy which can be found on our website. Due to the high volume of applicants we receive, if you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. To view other great opportunities, visit our website or follow Morgan Jones on your favourite social networks – Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn

We are the internal recruitment partner for our client, an established, internationally focused science and manufacturing SME. We are supporting them in their search for an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead and transform their manufacturing operations. With a reputation built on scientific rigour, integrity and technical excellence, the business serves a global customer base and is entering an exciting phase of growth. This role offers a unique opportunity to overhaul and expand manufacturing capability, support increased sales volumes and play a pivotal role within the senior leadership team. This is a highly influential position for a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives on driving operational excellence and developing high-performing teams. About the role: Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will lead the development and execution of the company's manufacturing strategy, ensuring production capability, capacity, quality and delivery performance align with customer requirements and business objectives. You will have overall responsibility for Manufacturing, Production Planning, Supply Chain, Quality and Operational Improvement activities across the business. Working closely with Scientific, Engineering and Commercial teams, you will support business growth, product innovation and operational excellence, ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant production of high-quality precision scientific instrumentation. You will be responsible for the leadership and development of a manufacturing facility which includes low-volume electronic assembly, cable and wiring assembly, clean room operations, box-build assembly and product testing activities. Experience within electronic manufacturing is essential, as the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing electronic assembly operations, electronic component procurement and related supply chain activities that are fundamental to the business. Experience within science-led manufacturing environments and ISO-regulated environments would be highly advantageous. The role will also involve oversight of incoming goods inspection and quality control processes for both electronic and mechanical components. An understanding of basic metrology and component inspection techniques would therefore be beneficial. We are seeking a practical, hands-on manufacturing leader who can provide technical guidance to the team, support skills development and training initiatives, and step in to advise on manufacturing processes and best practice when required. Key Responsibilities: Lead manufacturing operations and strategy, ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant production of high-quality precision scientific instrumentation whilst supporting business growth and operational resilience. Oversee day-to-day manufacturing activities including production planning, capacity planning, resource allocation and operational performance management. Develop and monitor KPIs, dashboards and reporting frameworks to support data-driven decision making and continuous performance improvement. Drive operational excellence through Lean manufacturing initiatives, productivity improvements, waste reduction, cost optimisation and process enhancement programmes. Lead new product introduction (NPI), process scale-up activities and engineering-to-manufacturing transitions to support current and future product development. Manage manufacturing-related supply chain, inventory, logistics and supplier performance activities to ensure continuity of supply and operational effectiveness. Ensure domestic and international logistics activities comply with relevant import/export, customs and regulatory requirements. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and external partners, ensuring cost-effective and reliable operational performance. Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing manufacturing team through effective recruitment, workforce planning, coaching, training, succession planning and performance management. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, quality, employee engagement and continuous improvement. Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, Quality and regulatory requirements, maintaining robust procedures, controls and safe systems of work. Lead risk management, business continuity planning and audit readiness activities across manufacturing and supply chain operations. Oversee manufacturing facilities, equipment, maintenance, calibration programmes and contractor management to ensure safe and efficient operations. Drive manufacturing systems optimisation, automation, digitalisation and process improvement initiatives, ensuring effective use of ERP/MRP and operational reporting systems. Collaborate closely with Engineering, Scientific, Commercial and Senior Leadership teams to align manufacturing capability, product quality and customer delivery with business objectives. Manage the sourcing, purchasing and supply continuity of electronic components and related materials required to support manufacturing operations. Oversee incoming goods inspection and quality control activities for electronic and mechanical components, ensuring compliance with specifications and quality standards. Provide practical technical support, coaching and guidance to manufacturing personnel, helping develop capability and resolve day-to-day operational challenges. Identify training needs across the manufacturing team and implement development activities to improve skills, quality and productivity The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: We're looking for an experienced manufacturing leader who combines technical credibility with strong commercial awareness, exceptional leadership skills and a passion for operational excellence. Required experience: Proven leadership experience within manufacturing, production or operations management in a technical manufacturing environment. Demonstrable experience within an electronic manufacturing environment. Experience purchasing electronic components and managing associated supplier relationships and supply chain activities. Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, production planning and supply chain management. Experience overseeing incoming goods inspection, quality control activities or similar component verification processes. Experience improving productivity, quality, efficiency and delivery performance through continuous improvement initiatives. Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capability. Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills. The ability to work collaboratively across manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain and commercial functions. A practical, hands-on approach with the ability to provide technical guidance, coaching and development support to manufacturing teams. A naturally curious, proactive, resilient and accountable approach, with exceptional attention to detail and the confidence to make informed decisions and drive positive change. Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management or a related discipline. Live within a commutable distance to the offices in Rochester.Preferred experience: Box-build assembly. ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485 environments. Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies. ERP/MRP systems. Experience supporting technical, scientific, medical or research-focused products and customers. Precision engineering, scientific instrumentation or regulated manufacturing environments. High-mix, low-volume manufacturing operations within an SME environment. Experience scaling manufacturing operations and supporting business growth. Understanding of basic metrology, measurement techniques and component inspection processes In return we are offering: Competitive salary: circa £50,000, depending on experience Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid break Holiday entitlement: 33 days per year, inclusive of bank and public holidays Pension: Employer contribution of 7.5% Death in Service: Available, subject to eligibility Permanent Health Insurance: Available, subject to eligibilityInterested? Then APPLY now for immediate consideration

Role: Venue Manager Location: Medway Hours: Full-time - 35 hours per week - Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm (occasional weekends and nights) Salary: £32,000 per annum Contract: 3-Month Temp-Perm (Potential for Perm) Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive Venue Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation of a busy licensed venue, including bar operations, food, events and evening trade. The successful candidate will take responsibility for ensuring the venue operates safely, efficiently and to a consistently high standard, whilst managing and supporting the venue team. This is a hands-on comprehensive management position suited to someone with previous experience within a licensed, hospitality, events or similar environment, who is confident managing people, HR, finance, operations, stock, and compliance. Responsibilities - Oversee the daily operation of the venue - Lead, support and develop the venue team, including supervisors, team leaders and operational staff. - Manage staff rotas, attendance, hours and day-to-day staffing requirements - Take operational responsibility for events, working closely with organisers, clients and internal teams to ensure successful delivery. - Coordinate venue opening and closing procedures, ensuring all relevant security, safety and operational checks are completed. - Manage bar operations, including stock levels, ordering, stock control, cellar management and minimising waste. - Monitor sales, costs, margins and overall financial performance, contributing to budgets and commercial targets. - Ensure the venue operates in accordance with licensing requirements, health and safety legislation and internal policies and procedures. - Develop and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers, contractors, security providers and other external partners. - Support the recruitment, induction, training, performance management and development of venue staff. - Maintain high standards of venue equipment, fixtures, fittings and operational areas, liaising with facilities teams where repairs or maintenance are required. - Develop and implement appropriate risk assessments, emergency procedures and safety measures for venue operations and events. - Assist with the development and delivery of an ongoing programme of entertainment and events. - Maintain accurate operational, financial, incident, stock and performance records, providing regular reports to senior management. - Provide hands-on support during busy periods and events, assisting the wider venue team where required. Requirements - Previous management experience within a licensed trade, hospitality, events or similar environment. - Flexible approach to working hours, with occasional evenings, nights, and weekends. - Willingness to carry out ad hoc work across other parts of the business. - Proven experience managing and developing a team. - Good knowledge of stock control, cash handling, financial procedures and cost management. - Understanding of licensing requirements and health and safety within a venue environment. - A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to lead by example. - Personal Licence holder, or willingness to obtain one. - First Aid qualification, or willingness to undertake training. Benefits - 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays. - Additional privilege leave over the Christmas and New Year period. - Contributory pension scheme. - Parking available. - Potential for the temporary position to become permanent. At KHR, we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible, so it is worth checking your CV for layout, spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit. If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications, skills or relevant experience with regard to a specific role, then please add a cover letter or a preface page. This does not need to be formatted in the same manner. In addition, if your CV is heavy with graphics, etc, please could you also submit a "clean" copy in Word. Thank you. Knowledge House Resourcing Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. KHR - Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of Knowledge House Resourcing Ltd. Keep in touch with us online for job alerts, industry updates and market

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Many of our customers are Commercial Managers and Commercial Directors. As our Manager of Commercial Strategy, you'll use your hard-won expertise to guide other commercial teams through the biggest challenge they face: change and claims. Your Capabilities - Significant experience as a Commercial Ma

A little more about your role…Our Water business is seeking a Commercial Manager (quantity surveyor level) to work across our portfolio of projects and provide commercial leadership to multi‑disciplinary teams; the role plays a crucial part in delivering key infrastructure for clients includin

The salary for this role is a base of 32,000 - 35,000 plus an OTE of 27k p/a, plus a car allowance of 5867 and a comprehensive benefits package#LI-AS3As our Commercial Account Manager, you will be responsible for:Revenue Growth & Account DevelopmentDeliver and exceed annual revenue, profit, and grow

As Senior Finance Manager, you'll report directly to the Finance Director and play a key role in shaping financial strategy, influencing decisions at a senior level, and partnering with teams across multiple markets to maximise performance and deliver sustainable growth. This is a highly visible com

Job Description SummaryGE HealthCare is seeking a dynamic and commercially focused Account Manager to work within the Patient Care Solutions (PCS) Local Customer Team in Central Zone UK, alongside Modality Product Sales Specialists and Implementation Specialists. The PCS Account Manager is responsib

Commercial Manager – Fresh ProduceFresh People are managing the recruitment of a Commercial Manager on behalf of a well-established and successful fresh produce business. The RoleAs Commercial Manager, your responsibilities will include:Taking responsibility for the commercial and procurement mana

A day in the life of a Murphy Commercial Manager Manage all commercial aspects of the Project and maintain regular liaison with all stakeholders. Commercially astute with substantial experience within a commercial role in the Civil Engineering / Construction Industry. Murphy is recruiting for a Com

The team works closely with Product, Finance, Business Insights, CRM and Operations teams to translate member and commercial insights into appealing product enhancements, effective positioning, and strategies to drive About the role We’re looking for an exceptional Lead Country Commercial Manage

As a Commercial Manager you will support the design, development, implementation, and execution of commercial strategies, processes, and value-based commercial models that strengthen Abbott Medical's market position and contribute to the achievement of quarterly and annual sales targets. The Opportu

Job TitlePre-Award Commercial ManagerSummaryWe’re looking for a Pre-Award Commercial Manager to join the corporate team, working on multiple projects and high-profile bids across the EMEA region. This is a hybrid role based at any of our client’s UK offices, offering variety and responsibility f

Key Activities:Ensure all Commercial processes (including Procurement) are drafted, implemented and followedContributing to developing process to improve and maximise growthDrafts and develops (in conjunction with Legal) robust Commercial documents to protect the interests and maximise the opportuni

The Commercial Manager will lead the commercial delivery of a significant FM service contract within EQUANS Sustainable Facilities Management Division and support other contracts in the wider portfolio as required. The Commercial Manager will manage numerous stakeholder relationships, including exte

As a Commercial Account Manager you will promote early pre-tender engagement, prepare and present project related value propositions, installation benefits and on site product training in conjunction with relevant Marshalls’ product specialists and support services to maximise sales opportunities

Reporting to the Commercial Director, the Commercial Finance Manager will drive forecasting accuracy, financial governance, and commercial challenge across a complex environment, while leading project close-out, budgeting, and. Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment is partnering with a growing organis

Coaching and developing Commercial Managers and commercial professionals, while helping build commercial capability across the wider business. JOB TITLE: Senior Commercial Manager. Acting as a senior point of escalation for complex or high-value commercial issues and deputising for the Commercial Di

Senior Commercial Manager to provide commercially grounded leadership across a portfolio of major infrastructure projects in the UK. You will work with project managers, clients and partners to shape strategies, manage risk, forecast performance and lead contract change negotiations, helping to deli