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Community Impact & Engagement Manager Location: Head Office: Mundells, Welwyn Garden City Salary Range: £44,447 per Annum (DOE) Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week Contract: Permanent Reports to: Executive Chef About Us At HCL, we believe the dining hall is just as important as the classroom. It’s where curiosity is sparked, healthy habits are formed, and communities come together. Our purpose is simple: to feed growing minds. Every meal we serve, every programme we deliver, and every partnership we build reflects that mission. About the Role The Community Impact & Engagement Manager plays a pivotal role in bringing our purpose to life in schools. This is a highly visible and influential position, connecting children, families, and schools with food education and community initiatives that are meaningful, memorable, and long-lasting. You will act as the bridge between strategy and delivery—working across schools, internal teams, and external partners to ensure our programmes have real impact. By strengthening relationships and demonstrating measurable value, you will help shape HCL’s reputation as a purpose-led catering partner and support long-term growth. Key Responsibilities 1. Driving Purpose & Social Impact • Champion HCL’s vision by redefining what a school caterer can be—moving beyond food provision to deliver meaningful social value, • Work closely with schools to understand their needs and support retention strategies, • Provide feedback and insight from schools to inform and improve central initiatives, • Support the evolution of food education programmes and delivery methods, • Collect and analyse feedback from pupils, schools, and stakeholders to shape future campaigns 1. Food Education & School Engagement • Deliver HCL’s food education programme across primary and secondary schools, • Lead engaging assemblies, workshops, and sessions focused on nutrition and healthy eating, • Coordinate a structured, rolling programme of school engagement activities, • Implement age-appropriate education initiatives using centrally developed resources, • Collaborate with operational teams to ensure effective programme delivery 1. Marketing, Communications & Content • Work alongside the Marketing Team to deliver campaigns using central messaging and assets, • Support the rollout of educational materials and resource packs to schools, • Capture and share content (photos, videos, case studies) to showcase impact, • Contribute to newsletters, digital platforms, and social media, • Help produce a termly school newsletter highlighting engagement activity, • Demonstrate programme success through data (e.g. improved nutrition, behaviour, waste reduction) to support reporting and bids 1. Partnerships & Representation • Support relationships with suppliers and partners to enhance programme delivery, • Represent HCL at industry events, exhibitions, and presentations, • Act as a credible and professional ambassador for HCL within school communities, • Promote HCL’s food education approach to prospective and existing partners Experience & Knowledge • Experience delivering education, engagement, or training programmes (ideally within schools or the public sector), • Understanding of food, nutrition, or healthy eating in a school environment, • Knowledge of School Food Standards and allergen awareness (or willingness to learn) Skills & Attributes • Delivery-focused: Able to execute plans to a consistently high standard, • Confident communicator: Comfortable presenting to both children and adults, • Organised: Strong planning and coordination skills across multiple activities, • Relationship builder: Develops trust with schools, colleagues, and partners, • Collaborative: Works effectively with cross-functional teams, • Professional: Represents HCL with credibility, integrity, and warmth, • IT literate: Confident using Microsoft Office and digital tools, • Flexible: Willing to travel across Hertfordshire and surrounding areas (own vehicle required) This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference in children’s lives—bringing food education to life in schools and contributing to stronger, healthier communities. Equal Opportunities HCL is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We treat everyone with dignity and respect and ensure equal opportunities in employment and service delivery. Health & Safety All employees are responsible for maintaining a safe working environment and taking reasonable care for their own health and safety, as well as that of others.

A leading Independent IT Infrastructure and Services Consultancy are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead an end-to-end delivery project of application rationalisation and environment decommissioning across a complex, multi-application landscape. 6 month contract Inside IR35 Based in Hatfield Up to £550 per day You will be a self-sufficient delivery leader with strong governance, stakeholder management, and technical programme experience, driving measurable outcomes across cross-functional teams. Programme Overview Manage a portfolio of 35+ applications across the organisation Support Cyber-led prioritisation and build on initial assessments Define and execute the application disposition strategy, including: Migration to strategic platforms Integration into enterprise systems Decommissioning of legacy or redundant applications Deliver full legacy environment decommissioning Ensure alignment with Cyber Security, Enterprise Architecture, and business continuity requirements Key Responsibilities Lead full lifecycle delivery of application rationalisation workstreams (initiation to closure) Develop and manage integrated delivery plans, migration/decommissioning roadmaps, and dependencies Coordinate across applications, infrastructure, cyber security, and data migration teams Establish strong governance, ensuring proactive risk, issue, and dependency management Ensure compliance with security, cyber, and change/release controls Provide clear, confident reporting to senior stakeholders Act as the primary delivery owner, aligning business and technical priorities Manage vendors, budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation to deliver within scope, time, and cost Support business cases for migration and decommissioning decisions Required Experience & Qualifications Essential: Proven delivery of end-to-end technology projects across applications, infrastructure, and security domains Strong experience in application lifecycle management (migration, upgrade, retirement) Experience in legacy system decommissioning or transformation programmes Ability to lead multiple concurrent workstreams independently Senior stakeholder engagement and communication expertise Experience working within structured delivery frameworks (PRINCE2, Agile, or Hybrid) Desirable: Experience in application rationalisation, M&A integration, or divestment environments Exposure to Cyber security prioritisation and review processes Knowledge of cloud migration and SaaS adoption strategies

Morson Edge are currently recruiting on behalf of a tier one contractor for a MEICA Estimator based in St Albans. This is a permanent role, offering up to £75,000 per annum. There will be an aspect of hybrid working (2 days from home), and were seeking candidates with specific MEICA experience.The RoleAs a MEICA Estimator, you will be responsible for developing MEICA estimates and tenders for our MEICA-related projects. The role will include the successful development of the project scope and design as it drives through the estimating and tendering process through to contract award. Your involvement in the projects will then continue as you provide advice and support to the Contracts Manager through the enabling phase of the project.You will be a key link and will work collaboratively work with the MEICA Contracts Manager, Project Manager, Project Engineers, Bid Manager and Commercial team to meet the project requirements in a safe, efficient and environmentally sensitive manner.As MEICA Estimator, you will be expected to contribute fully to the growth of the MEICA business through successful project delivery. This will involve you getting into and owning the finite details of each project, to ensure that it is efficiently priced, programmed and planned to meet project milestones, whilst driving value and providing the required levels of contribution at all levels. It will also involve you in obtaining and sharing feedback from project outcomes as they are delivered in order to gather learning that can be embedded into future estimates.Key ResponsibilitiesWorking with the MEICA Project and civils team to effectively manage the tender pricing process including tender appraisals and contribution to the enabling phase by:Developing the scope of work for the project with the MEICA teamSharing that scope with the Bid team including inputting to the technical quality responsesApplying your experience of MEICA equipment and services used in the construction of Water and Wastewater Treatment Works to achieve a safe, efficient and environmentally friendly solution for each projectContributing to process design development and then ensuring that designs are checked and verified and are sufficiently developed to ensure accurate tender submissionsManagement of our selected contractors ensuring quality of delivery and value for money in all tender submissions, including:Preparing material, equipment, and sub-contract enquiriesCollating and managing technical enquiries raised by our trusted supply chain partners and, evaluating their tender returns for compilation into the tenderProduction of the MEICA cost estimate for tender submission by producing bottom-up estimates derived from the client scope and technical informationRisk and value management during the tender periodPreparing budgets and cost plansEnsure estimating & tender procedures (CPR230) and governance (PL101) as well as all levels of due diligence are followed before tender adjudicationAdditional ResponsibilitiesEnsuring that actual cost data and programme milestone delivery achievement is captured, so that you can compare actual outputs to tendered expectations, develop learning regarding these differences and share and embed this learning into future tendersPromoting the use of innovative methods, materials & safe systems of workCommunicating clearly and effectively with senior management, designers, consultants, clients, and project teams on all relevant technical mattersBeing the key point of contact between the project and the programmeManaging stakeholder communications and key messages for the project and recording and sharing these in a timely mannerEnsuring client specifications and requirements are met during delivery by reviewing progress and liaising with the MEICA and project teamPromoting and maintaining health & safety on all projects with the Project Manager and their teams whilst dealing with any day-to-day unexpected problems during the project, reporting this to the MEICA Contracts Manager when requiredEssential Experience RequiredFull understanding of the complexities of MEICA equipment and systemsAbility to evaluate proposals from the supply chain for MEICA equipment including scope of supply, technical compliance, and commercial offerAble to interpret technical drawings from clients, develop baseline cost estimates and routines, and produce labour, plant, and material cost build-upsA level, or equivalent plus either a foundation degree, or HNC in Mechanical or Electrical engineeringMEICA (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation) installation/commissioning knowledge, as well as process understanding for both water and wastewater treatment and technical construction knowledgeKnowledge of estimating software such as Candy would be useful but not essentialUnderstanding multiple forms of contracts, including NEC, as well as the operation of frameworks within the water and wastewater industryKnowledge of WIMES StandardsDesirableSMSTS/SSSTSCSCS cardFirst AidEUSR Water Hygiene cardPlease contact Harry Sharrard for more information via LinkedIn, or on 0121 200 5520.TPBN1_UKTJ

Site Manager\n\nSt Albans | 4 Week Contract | £280 Per Shift CIS\n\nBee Construction are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to oversee the refurbishment of a live fitness facility in St Albans.\n\nThis is a non-working Site Manager position, responsible for managing the day to day running of the project, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring the highest standards of health and safety are maintained throughout.\n\nThe project forms part of a nationwide refurbishment programme for one of the UK's leading fitness operators, with further work available for the right candidate.\n\nDuties include:\n\n• Managing day to day site operations\n• Coordinating subcontractors\n• Leading daily site briefings and client meetings\n• Ensuring health and safety compliance\n• Reviewing RAMS and permits where required\n• Monitoring programme and quality of works\n• Liaising with the Project Manager and Project Director\n• Maintaining a clean, safe and well organised site\n• Reporting progress throughout the project\n\nEssential Requirements:\n\n• SMSTS\n• First Aid at Work\n• Asbestos Awareness\n• Valid CSCS Card\n• Previous retail, commercial fit out or refurbishment experience\n• Excellent communication and organisational skills\n\nContract Details:\n\n• St Albans\n• Start ASAP\n• 4 Week Contract\n• Monday to Friday\n• Day shifts\n• £280 per shift CIS\n\nIf you're available and have the relevant experience, we'd love to hear from you.\n\nTo apply, please send your CV or contact Bee Construction for more information

Site Manager – Roofing & External Works Project Location: Hatfield, Hertfordshire Start Date: 20 July 2026 Duration: 24 Weeks Contract Type: Freelance (with potential for future projects) About the Role We are seeking an experienced and proactive Site Manager to oversee a 24-week roofing and external refurbishment project on a mixed-use commercial and residential building in Hatfield. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all on-site activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Scope of Works • Replacement of existing pitched roof systems, • Installation and refurbishment of green roof systems, • Removal and replacement of external railings, • Management of works within an occupied commercial and residential environment, • Coordination of subcontractors, suppliers, and site logistics, • Health & Safety management and compliance, • Quality assurance and programme management Key Responsibilities • Day-to-day management of site operations, • Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures, • Managing subcontractors and monitoring performance, • Conducting site inspections and quality checks, • Coordinating deliveries and site logistics, • Maintaining project records, site diaries, and progress reports, • Liaising with residents, commercial tenants, the client team, and consultants, • Monitoring programme milestones and driving progress to meet completion dates, • Leading site meetings and toolbox talks, • Managing site security, welfare facilities, and housekeeping standard Requirements • Proven experience as a Site Manager on roofing and refurbishment projects, • Experience managing pitched roofing and green roof installations, • Strong understanding of refurbishment works in occupied buildings, • Excellent communication and leadership skills, • Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and workstreams, • Strong focus on Health & Safety and quality delivery Essential Qualifications • SMSTS, • CSCS Black or White Card, • First Aid at Work, • Asbestos Awareness, • Full UK Driving Licence For more information or to apply for this role, please apply to this ad or contact Aaron Billett at CSC Recruitment

Electrical Supervisor / Construction Manager – Data Centre Location: Welwyn Garden City Rate: £275–£375 per day DOE Start Date: Approximately two weeks Duration: 6 Months Rolling Contract Role We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Supervisor / Construction Manager to join a leading contractor delivering major data centre projects. This is an excellent opportunity to join a large-scale critical infrastructure project, taking responsibility for the safe and successful delivery of electrical packages from installation through to commissioning and handover. The successful candidate will operate within a senior site delivery role, overseeing electrical activities, coordinating work fronts and managing the successful delivery of electrical packages in line with programme, quality and safety objectives. The Role Reporting to the Project Manager, the Electrical Supervisor / Construction Manager will lead site delivery teams, supervise subcontractors and coordinate electrical activities across multiple work areas. The successful candidate will act as a key link between site teams, project management, commissioning teams and client representatives, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards. Duties & Responsibilities • Manage and coordinate day-to-day electrical construction activities., • Supervise electrical operatives, supervisors and subcontractors., • Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with programme requirements., • Monitor installation progress and report against project milestones., • Manage labour allocation, productivity and resource requirements., • Coordinate multiple work fronts and electrical packages., • Participate in look-ahead planning and programme meetings., • Attend client, subcontractor and coordination meetings., • Liaise with project management, commissioning and commercial teams., • Review and implement RAMS, permits and safe systems of work., • Oversee electrical installations including LV and HV systems, UPS systems, generators, switchgear and associated infrastructure., • Conduct quality inspections and ensure installations comply with project specifications., • Support procurement and material management activities., • Assist with weekly and monthly progress reporting., • Identify and resolve technical and construction issues., • Support testing, commissioning and project handover activities., • Maintain accurate site records, progress reports and project documentation., • Promote and enforce health, safety and quality standards at all times. Experience & Qualifications NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation, City & Guilds or equivalent. ECS Gold Card or ECS Manager Card. SSSTS or SMSTS certification. Previous experience as an Electrical Supervisor, Lead Supervisor, Senior Supervisor, Electrical Construction Manager or similar role. Previous data centre, critical infrastructure or large-scale M&E project experience. Strong understanding of LV/HV systems, UPS systems, generators and switchgear. Experience managing electrical teams and subcontractors. Experience working alongside commissioning teams. Knowledge of QA/QC processes and project handover procedures. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications. Knowledge of permit-to-work systems and safe systems of work. Excellent organisational, leadership and communication skills. Strong client-facing and coordination abilities. Desirable Experience Data centre or mission-critical project experience. Pharmaceutical, industrial or critical infrastructure experience. Experience delivering projects through to practical completion. Familiarity with digital reporting and document management systems. Experience managing multiple work packages simultaneously. What's on Offer £275–£375 per day depending on experience. Opportunity to work on major data centre projects. Long-term project opportunities. Exposure to large-scale critical infrastructure projects. Professional and collaborative project environment. Excellent opportunities for career progression. For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact: Hannah Fereday (phone number removed)

Quantity Surveyor | Residential New Build | Welwyn Garden City | Freelance | ASAP Start I'm working directly with a residential contractor who are looking to appoint a freelance Quantity Surveyor for a major residential development in Welwyn Garden City. This is an immediate requirement on a live £24m scheme. They already have a Commercial Manager in place and are looking for someone capable of coming in, getting up to speed quickly and taking ownership of the day-to-day commercial duties. The Role • Working on a £24m residential development comprising approximately 100 units across two residential blocks • Reporting into the Commercial Manager • Managing valuations, variations, subcontractor accounts and commercial reporting • Identifying and maximising commercial opportunities across the project • Supporting cost control and financial performance through to project completion • Site-based role with close involvement in project delivery • Immediate start available What they're looking for • Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor level • Residential new build experience preferred • Main contractor background • Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail • Able to manage workload independently and keep on top of project responsibilities • Proactive, organised and delivery-focused The Project • £24m contract value • Approximately 100 residential units • Two residential blocks • Welwyn Garden City • Programme running through to February 2027 The Business • Established residential contractor • Strong secured workload • Existing Commercial Manager already in place on the project • Immediate requirement Interested? Michael Ogunyankin | (phone number removed) | (url removed) No pressure — happy to talk through the project in more detail

MEP / Electrical Project Manager (Data Centre) Location: Welwyn Garden City Salary: £(Apply online only) PD (DOE) Job Type: Permanent / Contract Start Date: ASAP Sector: Data Centres | Critical Infrastructure Duration: 6 Months Rolling We are seeking an experienced MEP / Electrical Project Manager to join a growing project delivery team operating within the data centre and critical infrastructure sectors. This role will take responsibility for the safe, commercial, technical and operational delivery of electrical and MEP packages from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover. The successful candidate will have experience delivering complex building services installations and coordinating multidisciplinary teams on fast-paced projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Project Manager looking to work on large-scale mission critical, commercial or infrastructure projects. Key Responsibilities Manage the delivery of electrical and MEP packages from inception through to completion. Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget. Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and internal delivery teams. Manage project planning, sequencing and progress reporting. Monitor labour, productivity and programme performance. Chair and attend client, subcontractor and coordination meetings. Oversee procurement schedules and material management. Manage technical queries, RFIs and design coordination. Ensure compliance with all health and safety requirements. Produce progress reports, look-aheads and commercial updates. Support commissioning activities, snagging and final handover. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. Candidate Requirements Proven experience as an Electrical Project Manager or MEP Project Manager. Previous experience delivering building services projects. Data centre, critical infrastructure, commercial or industrial project experience desirable. Strong understanding of electrical systems and MEP installations. Experience managing subcontractors and multiple work packages. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong commercial awareness. Ability to manage programmes and project delivery milestones. Good understanding of health and safety legislation. Proficient in Microsoft Office and project reporting systems. Desired Qualifications SMSTS or equivalent. CSCS Management Card. Relevant electrical qualifications (City & Guilds, HNC/HND, Degree or equivalent). First Aid qualification desirable. IOSH or NEBOSH desirable. What We Offer Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and critical environment projects. Long-term career progression opportunities. Supportive and collaborative project teams. Exposure to high-profile and technically challenging projects. Apply For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact: Hannah Fereday (phone number removed)

Job Title: Construction Project Manager * Location: Hybrid/PartRemote/Based near Welwyn Garden City, Herts/ London Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum +Company car or car allowance Contract: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm Construction Project Manager: Are you experienced in project management within the construction sector? Do you have a genuine passion for the industry and thrive when working with Main Contractors and Principal Contractors? Are you familiar with leading integrated security packages, technical services, or security systems? Preferably you would have some experience working within enterprise level access control, CCTV, smart building environments or similar infrastructure led construction packages? Do you enjoy variety in your role and would working on fast-moving, on-site projects for high-end clients appeal to you? Are you commercially aware, operationally strong and an excellent communicator? * Are you a natural leader with a proven track record of delivering successful projects? * Does the opportunity to join a highly established, expanding organisation with an outstanding reputation and great company perks appeal to you? If you answer ‘YES’ to some of the above, then please get in touch with the TalentHQ Recruitment team today… Our Client: Our client is a well established and highly respected organisation specialising in the delivery and maintenance of security systems for leading businesses. Working with a portfolio of blue chip clients, they have built an excellent reputation for delivering exceptional service and consistently exceeding expectations. Their team is made up of dedicated and collaborative professionals, working together to deliver high quality operational support and technical expertise. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking a Construction Project Manager to join their busy and growing team with their head office being based in Welwyn Garden City, Herts. Job Role: Our client is looking for an experienced Construction Project Manager who genuinely enjoys the construction environment, thrives around Main Contractors and Principal Contractors, and knows how to lead integrated security packages properly within live, fastmoving projects. You will be commercially aware, operationally organised with strong customer facing skills and experienced in driving programmes, people, and project momentum. Job Requirements: Has a proven background managing construction based electronic security or integrated systems projects Understands the pace and expectations of enterprise construction environments Is comfortable leading coordination meetings and building relationships with Tier1 and Main Contractors Understands procurement, variations, programme pressure, labour forecasting, and commercial accountability Can motivate engineers and subcontractors while maintaining standards and delivery focus Is proactive rather than reactive Communicates well under pressure Takes ownership and genuinely cares about delivery quality Benefits: Personal career development 25 days annual leave (excluding Bank Holiday’s) Family private healthcare policy Company Pension Competitive remuneration package Laptop An open and friendly working environment 4 Week sabbatical after 10 years of continuous employment Continuous team building and progressive support. Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by TalentHQ Ltd, acting as an Employment Agency. Your application will be considered alongside others, and we will aim to contact you within 5 days if you are shortlisted. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to each applicant individually. By applying for this role, you accept our Privacy Policy which you can find on our website

Vacancy: Senior Accounts Payable Assistant East of England | 37.00 hours per week | 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Our client – based in Hertfordshire– are currently looking for a Senior Accounts Payable Assistant to join their central finance function on 12 month Fixed Term Contract. The role is 37.00 hours per week. • Start date: Due to work deadlines, they need someone started by 29th June 2026, • Salary: £28,775.00 per annum Duties will include (but not limited to): • Deputised for the Accounts Payable Manager, overseeing team operations and ensuring continuity during periods of absence, • Supervised and trained Accounts Payable Assistants, providing guidance on procedures, system usage, workloads, and payment deadlines, • Processed invoices, credit notes, journals, supplier payments, and multi-currency payment runs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations, • Reconciled supplier statements and bank transactions, monitored supplier accounts, and resolved stakeholder and supplier queries in a timely manner, • Produced and analysed financial reports, maintained electronic invoice import templates, and monitored intra-group accounts to ensure accurate ledger postings, • Supported system upgrades and process improvements, testing new software, identifying issues, and implementing enhancements to improve efficiency and controls Experience required: • 2/3 years previous experience working in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable environment ideally within a large organisation, utilising a computerised accounts system and processing invoices across multiple ledgers and currencies Background working in Higher Education is strongly desirable, • Experience of BACS and CHAPS payment processing, • Basic knowledge of double entry bookkeeping and General Ledger journals, • Experience of using online banking portals Rewards and Benefits: • Leave & Flexibility: 25–35 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and extra university closure days over Christmas. Hybrid working and job share options are available., • Health & Wellbeing: A 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme supports mental, financial, and emotional health., • Pension & Finance: Contributory pension schemes are provided., • Professional Development: Access to hundreds of workshops, with up to five days of study leave per year., • Campus Facilities & Discounts: Access to Hertfordshire Sports Village with discounted memberships, onsite childcare, and discounted hairdressing/beauty treatments., • Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay are available., • Additional Perks: Long service awards, free parking, and free entry to campus events, • Any many more! Working hours • 37.00 hours per week, • Monday - Friday, • Hybrid working: Please note you will need to be on site every Tuesday and Wednesday to align with the wider finance team Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don’t forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! *Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details