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Strive are a UK wide Supply Chain & Logistics management recruiter. Please visit strive . co . uk for additional roles across supply chain, production, warehouse & transport operations. Assistant Logistics Administrator £28,000 + Bonus + Free parking + Pension + Benefits + EAP Stevenage – Hybrid role [3/2 split] Client Summary: Our client is a fast-growing, design-led furniture brand. Working at the centre of a small, dynamic team including the founders, you will be joining them at the start of a period of expansion in the UK following huge success abroad. Summary: We're looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Assistant Administrator to support the Operations team. This is a straightforward administrative role focused on managing shipment information and updating records. The work is largely repetitive in nature and involves following established processes. Full training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail and good administrative skills. Key Responsibilities • Generate shipping labels for orders. • Obtain and record tracking information. • Update delivery dates in company spreadsheets. • Monitor shipments and confirm deliveries have been completed. • Maintain accurate records and ensure data is up to date. • Escalate any delivery issues to the relevant team member. • Support the Head of Operations with general logistics administration. Experience needed? • Good attention to detail. • Comfortable working with spreadsheets and data entry. • Organised and methodical approach to work. • Reliable and able to follow processes accurately. • Basic Microsoft Excel skills. • Positive attitude and willingness to learn. Package: • Salary £28,000 per annum. • Hybrid working arrangement of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. • Full training provided. • Supportive team environment. • Immediate start available. No previous logistics experience is required but is desirable. We are happy to train the right person with strong administrative skills and a keen eye for detail. Benefits: • Competitive salary • Free onsite parking • Bonus Schemes • Pension Scheme • Annual leave entitlement + bank holidays, tailored to support work-life balance • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wellbeing support • Exclusive employee discounts across a wide range of well-known retailers and brands A fabulous opportunity awaits – we look forward to your application

Job Reference: HCC/1724/1367 Starting Salary: £32,578 progressing to £35,570 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 Location: Stevenage - Hybrid Contract Type: Permanent About the team This is an exciting opportunity to begin a career in Landscape Architecture and Planning and to make a real difference to sustainable growth throughout the county. Crucially you will be helping for ensure new development in Hertfordshire fully considers the Landscape Design and Visual Impact as a fundamental part of the sustainable environment. As part of HCCs commitment to sustainable growth and the climate change agenda, the Landscape team helps to develop new concepts and ideas to drive innovation in Landscape Design. The Landscape team supports Local Planning Authorities in Hertfordshire through the provision of timely, high-quality advice on planning proposals as a consultee. As an Assistant Landscape Officer, you will provide informed consultation advice on the Landscape and Visual Impact of proposed development, Placemaking aspects and Soft Landscaping proposals of planning applications, fulfilling the LEADS Teams responsibilities to the County Council and District Councils. For the right candidate this is an opportunity to be part of the wider multi-disciplinary LEADS team, addressing planning holistically across Landscape, Ecology, Archaeology and Design Sustainability, and exploring innovative and creative ways to approach wider priorities, such as climate change, place-making and sustainability to promote high-quality places for people to live. This is a unique opportunity to have a real impact on the Landscape and Visual Environment in Hertfordshire, ensuring that existing and future communities will have attractive spaces to enjoy. About the role You will be assisting the Landscape Team providing high-quality information and advice to the County Council and Hertfordshire Local Planning Authorities and Developers. The role involves ensuring that Landscape Design and Visual Impact are key considerations when applications for planning permission are considered, and appropriate protection, enhancement and mitigation are properly undertaken during Plan Making, Master planning, Assessment, Detailed Design and Construction. The work involves the interpretation and assessment of Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments, Arboricultural Impact Reports, Landscape Masterplans and Planting Plans. You would be a person who thrives in an information rich environment combining and eye for detail with an ability to prioritise and make critical assessments of Landscape Design, with support by senior members of staff. You will enjoy and have examples of tackling problems in a methodical manner using your own initiative but will also be able to showcase your ability to work positively within a team. The work requires a degree of flexibility and pragmatism in dealing with multiple planning authorities and a wide range of planning and development scenarios. The post would suit a well organised and solution focused individual. You will have a basic understanding of current Landscape Planning legislation and initiatives and be committed to ensuring that the benefits and importance of Landscape Design and Visual Impact form part of Hertfordshires Planning and Placemaking. The results of your advice will feed into creating an attractive and sustainable Hertfordshire. Wider work of the Landscape Team for the benefit of our communities includes speaking at planning and public engagement events, co-operation with the SUDS Team in creating innovative sustainable solutions such as multifunctional SUDS features, working closely with Ecologists contributing to sustainable habitats and nature recovery. Within the wider LEADS team, you will explore ways to bridge nature and culture, and wider considerations of their role in policy, public value and communities. About you We are looking for you to hold an undergraduate and/or masters degree in a Landscape, architectural or urban design related disciplines and will be able to demonstrate an basic understanding of Landscape Design, Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments, Green and Blue Infrastructure, Construction Design. Basic knowledge of the planning system in relation to Landscape is a priority, whilst knowledge of wider planning matters is desirable. Evidence of personal development such as a specialism will be beneficial but is not essential. In all cases we are seeking candidates that have an enthusiasm and knowledge of Landscape Design and Assessment. You will have a proven ability to communicate well with a variety of audiences verbally and in writing and be able to demonstrate effective time management skills. You must also have a full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle to be able to conduct site visits We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. This job role is Level 8. Interview Date: TBC In addition to your salary, you will also receive an excellent benefits package including: Market leading pension scheme with immediate eligibility. An employee support scheme providing discounts on all the essentials such as shopping, health and leisure vouchers. Support and welfare groups, with regular welfare sessions available to all staff Hybrid and flexible working arrangements. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as this vacancy may close early if a high number of quality applications are received. How to apply As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Additional information We are changing Hertfordshire County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). If you are employed by Hertfordshire County on 1 April 2028, it is expected that most roles will transfer to the newly-created unitary councils on existing terms and conditions under TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment) principles. LGR is one of the biggest changes we will face in a generation. It will reshape how we work and how services are organised and gives us a real opportunity to build something better. Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. Driving required Youll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here. Closing date: 30 September 2026. TPBN1_UKTJ

Ringway Infrastructure Services is recruiting for an Assistant Engineer to join the Hertfordshire highways contract. This is an exciting entry-level opportunity for someone looking to build a career in highways engineering, project delivery, and infrastructure development. Ringway Infrastructure Ser

• Assistant Commercial Manager, • Rate: £250 - £350 p/d (inside IR35), • Location - Remote, • Duration: 3-months Our client is a leading technology and technical services business, delivering critical digital infrastructure across the UK and Ireland. They design, build and maintain complex solutions that keep people connected and essential services running safely. Due to continued growth, they are looking to strengthen their Highways team with additional support across a range of key contracts. Key Responsibilities: • Reporting to the Commercial Manager you will work closely with the wider commercial team, Telent legal, and the wider Telent Project team to provide commercial support and expertise to help ensure Telent is exercising its responsibilities fully in line with all contractual obligations, and in a way that ultimately delivers both best value for Telent and a delighted customer., • You will have the opportunity to be involved with the ongoing contract management and contract change control for a major high value project as well as the potential involvement with a number of smaller contracts and projects as they come on board., • Have the desire to learn and develop your commercial skills in order to work with minimal supervision within the corporate governance structure., • The role will require commercial experience and knowledge that can be drawn on to understand and implement the requirements of the business. Deliverables: • Providing advice on contract documents and schedules to the wider project team, • Provide general commercial advice and assistance to the wider project team including supporting Innovation Project bidding, • Co-ordination of the signature process for Contract Changes, Non-Disclosure Agreements and other contractual documents;, • Responsible for building a strong working relationship of mutual trust and respect with the relevant members of the Customers Team and key internal customer groups, • Manage Contract Change processes, from Change Request, Impact Assessments through to signature of the Contract Change, • Draft standard contract change requirements, and support the Commercial Manager in the development of more complex change requirements., • Maintain Change and Innovation Projects Logs, • Arrange signature and appropriately file Contract Changes, • Maintain a working copy of the Agreement incorporating the agreed change, • Provide support and tracking of the proposal and approval process for additional projects work ensuring the applicable internal and customer approval paperwork is appropriately completed and managed., • Log and maintain contractual documentation on the central document management system ensuring current issues are always in place, • Arrange and co-ordinate the meetings that underpin the Contract Management Process and manage, write and circulate the minutes and other associated documentation (change log etc)., • Provide commercial support and assistance as required to the Commercial Manager including assisting with larger/more complex contract changes and commercial contracts etc., • Become knowledgeable on the contract, • Support full delivery of smaller contracts, being the key Commercial contact in some cases, • Deputise for the Commercial Manager in their absence Experience: • Strong interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written;, • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail;, • Good understanding of commercial risks and issues;, • Customer facing experience essential;, • Contract law knowledge desirable, • Experience of drafting contract changes/variations desirable, • Understanding of commercial processes and typical contractual terms, • Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft applications; essential are Word and Excel, Powerpoint is desirable. Qualifications: Degree/HND/HNC in a legal or other appropriate discipline is desirable but not essential. Depth and breadth of experience will be taken into account where these qualifications have not been attained. For more information, please contact Scarlet Wilson. JBRP1_UKTJ