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Head of Finance - Financial Control & FP&A | Longfield / Hybrid | £70k - £75k DOE The Opportunity We are partnering with a dynamic, purpose-driven, multi-site organisation operating within the leisure and consumer services sector. With a growing footprint and a strong focus on delivering high-quality customer experiences, the business is entering an exciting phase of development and investment. As part of this growth, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Finance - Financial Control & FP&A to lead a broad and high-impact finance function. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial & IT Officer, this is a key leadership role combining robust financial control with forward-looking commercial insight and business partnering. This is a hands-on position, ideal for a technically strong and commercially aware finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys influencing decision-making across a diverse, operational business. Key Responsibilities Financial Control & Reporting • Own and deliver accurate, timely and insightful monthly management accounts, • Maintain strong financial controls across all areas including revenue, cost base, payroll, and balance sheet, • Lead the year-end audit process and act as the primary point of contact for external auditors, • Oversee statutory reporting and ensure full compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements, • Drive continuous improvement of financial controls, processes, and reporting quality FP&A & Commercial Insight • Lead annual budgeting and reforecasting processes, • Develop robust cash flow forecasting, financial modelling, and scenario planning, • Provide clear and actionable analysis on performance, highlighting risks and opportunities, • Support long-term planning, investment decisions, and business cases, • Enhance KPI reporting and build forward-looking performance insights Business Partnering • Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and operational teams across multiple sites, • Translate financial data into meaningful insights for non-finance stakeholders, • Challenge and support decision-making to improve commercial performance, • Partner on capex proposals, commercial initiatives, and investment appraisals Leadership & Continuous Improvement • Lead, develop, and inspire the finance team, fostering a high-performance culture, • Drive improvements in systems, reporting automation, and data quality, • Champion best practice across finance processes and governance, • Build strong cross-functional relationships across the organisation Candidate Profile We are seeking a well-rounded finance leader who combines technical excellence with strong commercial acumen and stakeholder engagement skills. Essential: • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), • Significant experience across financial control, management reporting, FP&A, and business partnering, • Strong technical accounting expertise including audit, statutory reporting, and balance sheet management, • Demonstrable experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and performance analysis, • Proven ability to partner with senior stakeholders in a multi-site or operational environment, • Experience leading and developing finance teams Key Skills & Attributes: • Highly commercial mindset with the ability to link financial insight to business performance, • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, • Confident communicator with the ability to influence and challenge at senior levels, • Hands-on, pragmatic, and adaptable in a fast-moving environment, • High integrity with a strong focus on governance and control, • Ability to simplify complex financial information into clear, actionable insight What’s on Offer • Salary up to £75,000 depending on experience, • Hybrid working, • A broad and impactful leadership role within a growing, multi-site organisation, • Opportunity to shape and enhance finance processes, systems, and commercial insights, • High visibility role working closely with senior leadership and influencing strategic decision-making, • A collaborative, values-driven culture with a strong sense of purpose, • Exposure to a diverse operational business with ongoing investment and growth

Thinking About a Career Change? Why Not Choose HR? If you've reached a crossroads in your professional life and are looking for a fresh start in a people-focused, rewarding industry then Human Resources might be exactly what you’re looking for. Many of our candidates come from diverse professional backgrounds retail, customer service, administration, healthcare, education, hospitality, and more. What they all have in common is the desire to do meaningful work, support others, and build a stable, long-term career. Our HR Career Change Programme We specialise in helping individuals transition into HR—starting with recognised qualifications and ending with real job opportunities. Whether you're working full-time, part-time, or in between roles, our online learning and personalised recruitment support can help you make a successful move into the HR profession often in just a few months.Please note that this is a training course and fees apply. Why Human Resources? The HR profession is growing steadily across all sectors. As businesses put more focus on employee wellbeing, development, and company culture, skilled HR professionals are more important than ever. Even entry-level roles in HR offer strong salaries, clear progression routes, and opportunities to specialise over time (in areas like learning & development, recruitment, employee relations, and more). Here are typical UK salaries at various stages of the HR journey: • HR Administrator - £27,000+, • HR Assistant - £30,000+, • HR Officer - £35,000+, • HR Advisor - £38,500+, • HR Manager - £55,000+ And with hybrid and remote roles increasingly common in HR, the flexibility is there too. How It Works - Your 3 Step Journey Into HR Step 1 - CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice The CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice is the industry-standard entry point into Human Resources. It's assignment-based (no exams), and is delivered fully online with expert tutor support. • Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD), • Covers recruitment, employee relations, HR systems, and more, • Complete in approx. 10-12 weeks at your own pace This course not only boosts your employability—it also gives you the confidence and credibility to take the leap into a new industry. Step 2 - Tailored Recruitment Support Once you're qualified, our Recruitment Support Team will help you translate your background and new qualification into real job opportunities. We’ve been helping career changers break into new roles since 2007—and our 4.8 Trustpilot rating shows how serious we are about your success. You’ll get: • A professionally written, HR-focused CV, • Job-matching advice tailored to your experience and location, • Application support, interview prep, and mock interviews, • Ongoing 1-to-1 guidance to help you land your first HR role Step 3 - Start Your New HR Career Most of our candidates secure their first HR job within 3-6 months of qualifying—and often sooner if they’re based near a major town or city. And to give you confidence, we offer a Money Back Guarantee:If we can’t help you secure a role within 12 months of passing your qualification, we’ll refund your training fees. Flexible, Affordable, Achievable To make things easier, we offer flexible payment options to spread the cost of your training over 12 months—so you can get qualified without financial pressure. Ready to Make the Change? Enquire now and one of our experienced Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours to answer your questions and help you take the first step towards a new, rewarding career in Human Resources.

CIH International Housing Group in Gravesend seeks a Learning and Development Officer to develop training programs for staff in G4S Patient Transport Services. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality training, facilitating staff development, and promoting patient care. The ideal candidate w

The Learning and Development Officer/Specialist role is a pivotal position in the development of all G4S PTS staff. Facilitate the learning and development of staff identified as requiring remedial support in a manner that challenges poor performance and empowers individuals to achieve their potenti

Other organisations may call this role Service Development Officer, Clinical Governance Officer, Therapeutic Services Co-ordinator, Counselling Services Officer, Mental Health Project Officer, or Clinical Standards Officer. As a Development Officer, you will support the delivery of our Therapeutic P

An experienced Damp Surveyor is sought to join the Property Services team of a well-established housing association in Kent. Reporting to the Senior Surveyor, this is a permanent position for a technically strong candidate with a solid grounding in building pathology; damp and mould diagnosis; and property defects. Experience within housing; whether private or local authority; is highly desirable. The Role To deliver surveying, maintenance and planned works across the organisation's property portfolio. This includes all aspects of property maintenance, major works, responsive repairs, planned works, refurbishment, fire management, servicing, voids, cyclical redecorations, estate improvements, environmental, energy, newbuild and regeneration. To monitor the performance of contractors and ensure all projects are completed to compliance standards, specification, schedule and cost keeping detailed digital records of various aspects of the work, based upon frequent site visits and ensure the asset management database is updated. To deliver a continual plan of Stock Condition Surveys, new build pre-occupation fire inspections and all building related technical and/or advisory services. Accountabilities Providing technical support to the organisation and its customers, conduct property surveys, diagnose defects. Designing and specifying works, obtain estimates, oversee delivery, monitor project expenditure and complete sign-off. Acting as contract administrator or other role as appropriate and use standard forms of contract to administer the works. Overseeing quality control and supervision for each contract, ensuring adequate provision is made on site for building legislation and health & safety requirements. Undertaking inspections and audits of the partnering contractors, servicing maintenance contract and defects within new homes by visiting site. Reviewing completed work against the schedule/contractors' invoices and resolving issues as necessary. Completing fire risk assessments and audit FRA's of others. Validate works needed and signing off fire remedial works. Completing stock condition surveys and asbestos condition surveys, ensuring that all records are maintained appropriately. Providing management reports and schedules of defects when necessary and certify rectification of snagging items. Working closely with the Building Safety Managers ensuring all relevant legislation is being adhered to. Ensure safety, quality control and productivity assessments are carried out so that all work complies with current codes of practice, standards and legislation, particularly Health and Safety. Ensuring all Section 20 & tender processes are completed in a timely way. Ensuring data integrity ensuring compliance with GDPR regulations. Investigate and resolve any CRM tasks, enquiries or complaints raised by customers relating to projects or services provided by the organisation. Providing out of hours telephone cover on a rota basis, as required. Complaints Lead Officer: Responsible for managing complaints in line with our policy and the Housing Ombudsman Complaint Handling Code. This will include appropriate and proportionate resolutions and accurate record keeping. Keeping accurate records and manage all data in accordance with our Data Governance Framework, relevant legislation, and best practice. Requirements Entry Requirements: A strong understanding of building pathology and construction techniques is essential, alongside knowledge of budgeting processes and standing orders. Candidates should be familiar with the processes involved in conducting stock condition surveys, fire risk assessments and asbestos reinspection, as well as a good working knowledge of landlord and tenant legislation; including leases and resident consultation requirements. Experience managing and inspecting all aspects of major works; responsive repairs; planned improvements; and service and cyclical contracts is required, together with knowledge of forms of contract and contractor management. A working knowledge of residential property and housing legislation is expected; including experience of working in occupied buildings, building regulations (with particular reference to parts A, L, M and P), conservation consent and TPO management. Candidates should bring experience of liaising with customers and occupants across projects of varying scale and complexity, alongside knowledge of party wall regulations, disrepair legal protocol and stock and asset management principles backed by practical experience. A current understanding of health and safety legislation as it applies to property maintenance, construction, repairs and refurbishment is essential. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office; particularly Excel and Word; is required. Candidates must also have appropriate means of transport and the flexibility to undertake work-related activities outside of core hours. Proficient Requirements: A higher, further or professional education qualification in a building/construction related discipline or similar. A sound knowledge of building construction technology, contract administration, statutory authorities and legal requirements. A sound knowledge of building regulations, parts A, M, P and L. An understanding of the RRO 2005 and in conducting Fire Risk Assessments. Expertise in a building construction, surveying or planned maintenance projects environment. Ability to produce good accurate written reports and communicate with customers and other lay persons in addition to building professions. Ability to understand and work with contract drawings, specifications, tender documentation and legislative documents. A good understanding of the section 20 process. * A good understanding of budgeting processes and standing order - Responsible for budget control. If this sounds like your next move; it's well worth a confidential conversation with our team. Get in touch to find out more or apply now. About Marks Consulting Partners Marks Consulting Partners is a specialist public sector recruitment consultancy with over a decade of experience placing exceptional talent across Property Services; Housing Services; General Practice; Town Planning; Regeneration and Development; and Building Consultancy. With 267 public sector clients; a 96% repeat business rate; and a 100% client recommendation rate; we are proud to be trusted partners to the organisations we work with

MAINTENANCE PLANNER Job Title – Maintenance Planner Location – Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent Salary – £56,500 Shift – Monday to Friday (Days) Job Role of the Maintenance Planner A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Planner to join a well-invested, heavy industrial manufacturing site that is currently undergoing major development and expansion. This is an ideal role for an experienced engineer looking to come off the tools and transition into a hands-off, planning-focused position within a structured and forward-thinking environment. Working as part of a close-knit team of three, the Maintenance Planner will play a key role in ensuring maintenance activities are effectively planned, scheduled, and executed to maximise site efficiency and safety. You will be responsible for developing and managing maintenance plans in line with the Maintenance Management Plan (MMP), coordinating resources, and ensuring all maintenance work is carried out safely and efficiently. Key Responsibilities Develop detailed maintenance plans aligned with the MMP Review and manage maintenance requests via CMMS, including creating work orders Conduct site assessments and plan required resources (materials, contractors, tools) Prepare risk assessments and safe systems of work Coordinate maintenance schedules with supervisors and production teams Manage both reactive and planned maintenance activities Maintain accurate records for audits (contractor reports, risk assessments, etc.) Carry out administrative duties including reporting, contractor bookings, and meeting coordination Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs Supervise contractors and act as Responsible Officer (RO), issuing permits to work Ensure high standards of safety, communication, and leadership Sector – Heavy Industry / Manufacturing Non-Negotiable Requirements Electrical qualification Level 3 or above Experience within an industrial or heavy manufacturing environment Planning, scheduling, or project experience Comfortable working in a hands-off, computer-based role Additional Requirements Must be open to undertaking monthly blood tests Must be willing to shower on-site before shifts The Maintenance Planner Will Benefit From Salary of £56,500 (with expected increases) Opportunity to move to a 4-day working week after probation Working for a globally backed, market-leading business Company pension scheme Private medical insurance Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Cycle to work scheme On-site gym and free parking Sick pay and strong job security due to ongoing investment

Product Delivery Manager Role Overview The Product Delivery Manager is responsible for overseeing and delivering the complete onboard guest experience across assigned cruise ships. Working in line with company standards and guest expectations, the role ensures the successful preparation, execution, and continuous improvement of the onboard product and service offering. In partnership with the Head of Guest Experience, Head of Hotel Operations, Procurement, and the Chief Experience Officer (CXO), the Product Delivery Manager ensures operational excellence, brand consistency, achievement of KPIs and revenue targets, and the delivery of an exceptional cruise experience for every guest. Key Responsibilities Guest Experience & Product Delivery Take full ownership of the end-to-end onboard guest experience, ensuring delivery aligns with corporate standards and brand expectation Work closely with internal stakeholders to maintain onboard service standards, ensure compliance with operational procedures, and identify priorities for ship improvements. Collaborate with the Head of Guest Experience, Group Head of Hotel Operations, Procurement, and the CXO to develop and implement the Guest Experience brand strategy in a way that is operationally deliverable onboard. Monitor onboard product delivery performance and ensure consistent compliance with agreed standards. Review guest feedback, surveys, analytics, and comment forms to identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective action plans. Support the development and implementation of new product and service enhancements across the fleet. Operational Performance Act as the primary point of contact for Hotel Directors and Guest Services Managers on all product and service-related matters. Monitor ship performance across guest satisfaction, onboard revenue, operational KPIs, and compliance measures. Produce monthly operational performance reports for the CXO and senior leadership team. Analyse onboard product delivery and revenue performance to ensure optimal execution across assigned vessels. Review operational dashboards and work collaboratively with onboard and shoreside teams to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. Review daily operational logs to ensure smooth cruise operations and provide recommendations to onboard management teams. Audits, Projects & Ship Support Conduct regular ship visits to audit standards, support onboard teams, and ensure consistent product delivery. Coordinate Mystery Shopper audits and manage all follow-up actions and improvement initiatives. Support the planning and operational delivery of charter cruises in collaboration with the CXO. Develop project plans and recommendations for hotel refurbishment and enhancement projects. Manage weekly hotel snagging lists and work closely with Technical Officers to ensure all hotel equipment and facilities are maintained to required standards. Key Skills & Experience Minimum of 3 years’ management experience within a full-service hotel, resort, or cruise ship environment in a senior operational role. Previous cruise ship experience is preferred but not essential. Strong organisational, leadership, and problem-solving abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Proficient in Microsoft Office and onboard PMS systems such as Resco or equivalent. Ability to analyse operational performance and make data-driven decisions. Confident, accountable, proactive, and results-oriented approach. Flexible and willing to travel regularly, including working weekends as required. Committed to promoting a positive “can do, will do, with pleasure” service culture. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Onboard Revenue Margin (ONB REV) – performance-related bonus applicable Onboard & Shoreside Operational Cost Performance (OPEX) Onboard & Shoreside Guest Satisfaction / Net Promoter Score (NPS) Product Delivery Compliance & Brand Standards Mystery Shopper Audit Results Operational Improvement & Project Delivery Metrics benefits : 20 days holiday – increasing annually to 25 + bank holidays Access to Sage Benefits offering many retail, gym, cinema discounts as well as a GP and personal counselling and advice, wellbeing Employee of the month reward Company performance annual reward Ex UK Cruise after 6 months to enjoy 1 day for off for your birthday after 1 year Friendly, open office environment as well as hybrid working pattern Please notes: Must be able to travel and drive due to travel requirements. ideally have a revenue and guest experience background

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Other organisations may call this role Service Development Officer, Clinical Governance Officer, Therapeutic Services Co-ordinator, Counselling Services Officer, Mental Health Project Officer, or Clinical Standards Officer. As a Development Officer, you will support the delivery of our Therapeutic P

Place Development and Funding Officer. Place-based regeneration & investment development. Support the development of collaborative funding models, consortia bids and shared investment approaches across the network.

Place Development and Funding Officer. Place-based regeneration & investment development. Support the development of collaborative funding models, consortia bids and shared investment approaches across the network.

Seeking a Learning & Development Officer for a 12-month contract.

Manage the delivery of affordable rural housing projects from inception to completion, coordinating with stakeholders and ensuring high-quality new builds.

We are recruiting a Fleet and Driver Compliance Officer to join an award-winning team.

Job Title: Development Project Officer. To succeed in this role, you will have a proven track record in working and successfully delivering affordable housing development and preferably rural housing. Home based, but with regional development area across Kent, Sussex and Surrey.

At Barchester, we are offering a rare opportunity for an experienced IT Project Manager to join us in a new permanent position.In this role, you will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of IT projectsensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to a high-quality standard.You will work cl

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Love being on the move and interacting with people from all walks of life? Proud to deliver quality goods on time and put a smile on thousands of faces every week?.Join Ocado Logistics where there are bags of possibilities.It’s our mission to provide an outstanding customer experience.Whilst other

The Business Development Manager will play a pivotal role in expanding industrial services and engineering revenues, focusing on both existing customer development and new market penetration. Proven track record in Business Development, Sales, and valuebased selling at senior level. Business Develop

Ensure API specifications and UI designs are complete, versioned and signed off before development begins.

Assist with the development and maintenance of project schedules and timing plans.

Carbon60 is looking to recruit an experienced Project Manager to support technical M&E investigations, remediation, and closeout activities across complex facilities in Oxfordshire.Project Manager - M&E / Building Services.May – September | 40 hours per week.The successful candidate will act as a

We are looking for a Business Development Manager for Generator Rental company.

Business Development Manager – Engineering Services. An established engineering business specialising in turbine component repair, spray coatings, and precision engineering solutions is looking to appoint a commercially driven Business Development Manager to support major growth plans across Aeros

We are seeking an experienced Utility Development Program Manager to lead the planning and delivery of utility infrastructure across a growing portfolio of large-scale development projects. Utility Development Program Manager. Develop and implement strategies to ensure timely delivery of utility inf

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Business Development Senior Manager. We are looking for a Senior Business Development Manager to lead a newly formed in-house BD team and support the continued growth of the group. You will work closely with Partners, Directors, and Managers to take a more proactive, structured and commercially focu

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The ideal personality will come from either a housebuilding, strategic land, development consultancy or client-side development background and will have a strong understanding of the residential development process, planning system and commercial drivers behind successful schemes. A long-established

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We’re looking for a driven, results focused Business Development Manager to join our experienced sales team.

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Business Development Manager - Complex Care (ICB/LA Track Record Required) - Can be fully remote but must be based in England. We are working with a well-regarded provider in the UK complex care sector to appoint an experienced Business Development Manager. You will take responsibility for business

An established exhibitions-focused agency is seeking a driven Business Development Manager to accelerate new revenue growth. You will take ownership of pipeline development, maintain consistent reporting and execute multi-channel outreach strategies.

The Mission: Rebuild the UK Energy Grid.Are you ready to sit at the heart of the.Our client is a rapidly scaling market disruptor seeking a.UK’s energy future is built on.We have the engineering expertise and the product; we need the dynamism.You will focus on the Midlands, North East, and Scotlan

We are seeking a Product Development Manager with passion for innovation and strategic thinking. If you are a motivated and experienced product development professional looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, please submit your application. As a Product Development Manager at MOOD Londo

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Project Manager (Fire Safety Remediation).Remote | Quarterly Team Meet-Ups.We are currently looking for a Project Manager (Fire Safety Remediation), for a FTC (12 months, maternity cover) to join a busy Fire Safety Remediation team delivering major works projects across residential properties.This r

Decimo Project Engineering Ltd is a leading Mechanical and Electrical Contractor based in Kent, covering commercial M&E projects in London and the surrounding Counties.The industry sectors we predominantly work in are; education, healthcare, commercial offices, retail & leisure, industrial, science

Job Title: Project Manager – Retail Technology.Project Manager with a strong background in retail and retail technology.This role is highly client-facing and requires someone who can.POS, OMS, eCommerce, CRM, data platforms, and integrations.Programme & Delivery Management.Own end-to-end delivery

Our client is a creative production partner specialising in live events, exhibitions, and branded spaces across the UK and internationally.Due to continued growth, they are looking for a Graphics Project Manager to join the team and oversee projects from initial brief through to final installation.T

They on the lookout for a Senior Business Development Manager to help drive growth over the coming period. Proven experience in a Business Development, Sales, or Account Executive role.