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Position: Commercial Finance Manager - CrematoriaLocation: Maidenhead, Berkshire (Hybrid flexible working, 3 days on-site)Job Type: Full-Time, PermanentSalary: Up to £90,000 per annumHelp shape the future of one of the UK's most successful and growing crematoria businesses.Life Services Group has brought together some of the UK's most recognised end-of-life brands under a single vision: to support families through every stage of planning for and navigating life's most difficult moments.As part of this evolution, we are investing heavily in the future growth of our Crematoria business, an already successful and profitable division with ambitious plans for expansion in the years ahead. This is an opportunity to join that journey at a pivotal moment and become the senior finance partner helping shape its future direction.This is not a reporting role. This is a genuinely strategic Commercial Finance leadership opportunity where you'll sit alongside senior operational and finance leaders, influence major investment decisions and provide the commercial insight that drives growth, profitability and long-term business performance.The opportunityAs Commercial Finance Manager, you'll be the lead finance partner to the Crematoria Managing Director and leadership team, owning the full divisional P&L and acting as the financial voice behind some of the business's most important decisions.You'll be responsible for shaping strategy, leading forecasting and budgeting cycles, assessing investment opportunities, building business cases and helping the business identify where to invest, grow and improve performance. This includes supporting decisions around estate growth, site development, operational performance and commercial opportunities across the division.As our crematoria network continues to evolve, your work will directly influence how and where the business grows over the coming years.What makes this role exciting?This is a rare opportunity to join a profitable business unit that already performs strongly but has significant growth ambitions ahead.You'll partner directly with senior leadership, have visibility across key strategic initiatives and play a critical role in helping the business make informed investment and commercial decisions. Unlike many business partnering roles, your recommendations won't sit in a report. They will directly influence the future direction of the business.You'll also be joining during an exciting period for Life Services Group as we bring our businesses together under a unified strategy, creating greater collaboration, investment and long-term opportunity across the Group.What you'll be doing Owning the full divisional P&L and capital expenditure planning.Leading budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning activity.Acting as key finance partner to the Managing Director and leadership team.Building robust business cases to support investment and growth initiatives.Providing commercial challenge and strategic insight to senior stakeholders.Leading monthly performance reviews and translating data into meaningful actions.Supporting estate expansion, revenue growth initiatives and operational performance improvement.Presenting insights and recommendations to ELT and Executive stakeholders.What we're looking forWe are specifically seeking an experienced senior commercial finance professional.To be successful, you must already have substantial experience owning a full P&L within a complex, operational or multi-site business environment.You will have operated as a trusted business partner to senior stakeholders and be comfortable influencing, challenging and supporting leadership teams on critical commercial decisions. This role requires somebody who can arrive and immediately add value at a senior level.We're particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate: Proven ownership of a full divisional or business P&L.Significant experience within a complex multi-site organisation.Direct partnership with Managing Directors, ELT, SLT, C-Suite or Board-level stakeholders.Strong commercial judgement and business partnering capability.Experience leading budgeting, forecasting and performance review cycles.A track record of developing investment cases and supporting business growth decisions.The confidence to challenge constructively and influence senior decision-making.Rewarding leadership with real impact and progressionAs a key contributor to our business, you'llbenefit from a package that reflects your impact, supports your wellbeing and helps you continue to grow your career with us. Time to recharge - 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, giving you the space to rest and maintain balance.Supporting you on the move - £4,500 car allowance (role dependent) to support travel where required.Rewarding your impact - Opportunity to earn up to 10% annual bonus, recognising your contribution to business performance.Healthcare when it matters - Private medical cover for you, offering reassurance and quicker access to treatment.Planning for your future - 4% matched pension contribution to help build long-term financial securityPeace of mind - Life assurance cover at 2x your salary to support your loved ones.Everyday savings and perks - Access to MyStaffShop, our employee rewards platform, offering savings across high street and online retailers.Support when you need it - 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health services and confidential counselling.Growing your career - A strong focus on development, progression and building leadership capability across the business.Additional wellbeing benefits - Including eyecare support, flu jab reimbursement and lifestyle discounts.Making work easier - Free on-site parking available at most of our locations.What are the next steps?If this sounds like the next step in your career and you're ready to support families and lead with professionalism, simply hit the 'apply' button. A member of our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.Why Life Services GroupLife Services Group exists to help every family in Britain navigate the hardest moments of life. We bring together trusted names across funeral services, crematoria and cemeteries, legal services, direct cremation and wills, including Dignity Funeral Directors, CMG, Simplicity Cremations, Dignity Legal Services and Farewill, so families can get more of the support they need in one place.Our ambition is to support one in three families across the UK as they plan for, navigate and deal with death. We want to set a new standard for care, service and simplicity across the sector.Death is part of life, and being there for families when it matters is what we do. That means making difficult moments feel more supported, more straightforward and more human.We are building a modern group that supports families at every stage, from planning ahead with wills and funeral plans, to arranging a funeral, cremation or burial, and managing probate afterwards. This is a defining moment for our business. With stronger foundations, clearer strategy and real momentum, we can change end-of-life care for the better. We are modernising how we work, investing in our colleagues and technology, and helping more families than any one brand could alone.Wherever you work in Life Services Group, in one of our local teams, specialist brands or group functions, you'll be part of work with meaningful purpose. You will help families through some of life's hardest and most important moments.Across all our brands, we want colleagues to grow with us through better training, stronger support, modern tools and clearer opportunities to build skills and confidence. You'll be part of teams who care deeply about what they do, look out for each other and take pride in doing work that matters.You will also help shape the future of end-of-life care. That means making support simpler, more connected and more human for families, while each brand keeps the identity, expertise and community connection people already know and trust.If you want a career with meaningful purpose, room to grow with us and the chance to shape the future, find your Life's work.FCA StatementDignity is part of a group that includes FCA-regulated activities, and some roles may be subject to relevant training, screening, conduct, and regulatory requirements. This will be confirmed as part of the recruitment process.Equality, Diversity and Inclusion StatementOur Vision is to connect with our clients, colleagues, company and communities based on our principles whilst celebrating our differences. We aim to empower leaders and colleagues to seek out and understand new voices and perspectives; to be vocal about inequity and exclusion, and to take decisive, informed and bold action to promote inclusion and belonging.Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate, and no fees will be payable.We reserve the right, depending on application numbers, to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.TPBN1_UKTJ

Head of Finance – Slough SL1 \n £90,000–£110,000 + 20% bonus + car allowance + medical + pension | Hybrid (3 days on site) \n Equifind are delighted to be partnering with a Logistics business based in Slough, who are looking to recruit a qualified Head of Finance who will report to the Finance Director. This is an exciting and newly created position, joining a team of 30 accountants and managing 5 people directly. \n If you’re energised by change, confident challenging the status quo, and motivated by building high-performing teams, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful difference within a respected, stable business. \n The role would suit someone with a strong technical accounting background, confident across statutory accounting, IFRS, and consolidations, combined with strong people skills and a genuine appetite for transformation and change. You'll need to have experience working within a large multi-entity business (ideally £200-400mil T/O) with experience of lease and asset accounting. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead the finance, accounting, payroll, and reporting functions, driving financial performance, profitability, and delivery of strategic objectives.\n, • Oversee monthly management accounts, statutory accounts, tax computations, budgets and forecasts, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.\n, • Own the end-to-end external audit process and act as the technical authority on accounting standards, tax regulations, and financial governance.\n, • Maintain a robust financial control environment, ensuring effective systems, policies, procedures, and compliance with group and local requirements.\n, • Lead financial planning, cash flow management, KPI reporting, and forecasting to support operational decision-making and identify risks and opportunities.\n, • Build strong cross-functional relationships with internal stakeholders, divisional controllers, group finance, auditors, and tax advisors.\n, • Champion exceptional customer service and support the Finance Director with strategic and ad-hoc projects that drive organisational growth and operational excellence.\n\n About you \n\n • Fully qualified accountant with significant senior-level experience in financial accounting, reporting and governance within a complex organisation.\n, • Strong inclusive leader who can lead, develop and motivate their teams.\n, • Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS16, IFRS15, IAS2, IAS36, IAS37 and FRS102, with the ability to interpret and apply accounting and disclosure requirements within a complex commercial environment.\n, • Experience of overseeing the tax returns for companies specifically applying the above stated accounting standards.\n, • Practical experience with group consolidation/reporting modules and intercompany transactions/arrangements under a multi-entity/group environment\n\n What’s on Offer \n\n • £90,000–£110,000 salary dependant on experience\n, • 20% discretionary bonus\n, • Company car or monthly car allowance\n, • Medical insurance\n, • Company pension (7% contribution)\n, • 25 days annual leave\n, • Hybrid working (3 days on site)\n\n

We are recruiting an experienced Interim Financial Controller for a broad European assignment based in Maidenhead. This full-time contract is expected to run for up to 18 months and offers a salary of £75,000–£85,000 per annum. \n \n The opportunity \n \n You will take day-to-day ownership of financial control across several European operations during an important period of change. Alongside maintaining robust reporting and compliance, you will help improve recently introduced business systems, support an orderly team transition and give leaders clear commercial insight. \n \n Key responsibilities \n \n • Lead month-end close, management reporting, controls and statutory activity across European entities. \n • Coordinate audit, VAT, tax, payroll and other local compliance requirements with external advisers where needed. \n • Own budgets, forecasts and cash-flow planning, translating financial information into practical recommendations. \n • Review project accounting, revenue recognition, utilisation and margin performance within a project-led environment. \n • Strengthen data quality, workflows and reporting across finance and connected business platforms. \n • Guide and develop finance colleagues while working closely with regional and international stakeholders. \n • Provide practical support on commercial, contractual and operational matters when required. \n \n About you \n \n You will bring significant experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Director or regional finance leader, ideally gained in professional services, consulting or another project-based organisation. You should have hands-on experience of European audit and statutory requirements, particularly in the UK and Germany, together with strong knowledge of reporting, cash flow, budgeting and financial controls. \n \n You will be comfortable combining strategic advice with detailed delivery and operating with a high degree of independence. Experience of modern finance and reporting systems is important; Sage Intacct exposure would be helpful but is not essential. Professional accountancy qualifications are preferred. \n \n Working arrangements \n \n The role is based in Maidenhead and is suited to someone within a practical commuting distance. Standard hours are broadly 9am to 5pm, with flexibility around how work is organised and delivered.

Manpower are currently seeking an interim Senior Manager, Transformation PMO to work with our global FMCG client Reckitt, renowned for brands such as Dettol, Finish, Nurofen to become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment. The position is based in Slough. This a full-time temporary role to start as soon as possible and to run for 12 months, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive. The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements. \n About IT&D \n In IT&D, you'll be a force for good, whether you're championing cyber security, defining how we harness the power of technology to improve our business, or working with data to guide the innovation of consumer loved products. \n Working globally across functions, you'll own your projects and process from start to finish, with the influence and visibility to achieve what needs to be done. And if you're willing to bring your ideas to the table, you'll get the support and investment to make them happen. \n Your potential will never be wasted. You'll get the space and support to take your development to the next level. Every day, there will be opportunities to learn from peers and leaders through working on exciting, varied projects with real impact. And because our work spans so many different businesses, from Research and Product Development to Sales, you'll keep learning exciting new approaches. \n About The Role \n We are seeking an experienced Transformation PMO Lead to establish and run the Programme Management Office for a strategic IT Operations Transformation programme. \n This programme will transform IT service operations from a predominantly manual, people-intensive operating model to a modern AI-enabled and automation-driven model, leveraging AI Ops, intelligent automation, predictive operations, and enhanced service management capabilities across all IT&D service towers (Lots). \n The role will work in close partnership with the Transformation Director, Lot leaders, vendors, Finance, Procurement, HR, and senior IT&D leadership to ensure successful programme delivery. A key component of the programme may include the transition of operational services from our incumbent service provider to a new strategic partner, subject to the outcome of an ongoing sourcing process. \n The successful candidate will establish programme governance, drive planning and execution disciplines, manage interdependencies across workstreams, track risks and benefits, and provide leadership visibility through high-quality reporting and controls. \n In summary, you'll: \n * Establish and lead the programme management office for a multi-workstream IT Operations Transformation programme \n * Define programme governance, decision-making forums, reporting structures, and delivery standards \n * Partner closely with the Transformation Director to ensure programme objectives, milestones, and outcomes remain aligned \n * Develop and maintain integrated programme plans across all Lots, managing dependencies, critical paths, and resource requirements \n * Coordinate delivery activities across internal teams, service tower leaders, vendors, and transformation partners \n * Support planning and execution of a potential managed services transition from incumbent suppliers to a new strategic vendor \n * Maintain programme RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) processes and drive effective mitigation actions \n * Establish executive reporting and dashboards that provide clear visibility of progress, risks, costs, benefits, and decisions required \n * Drive programme governance with senior stakeholders, ensuring accountability and timely decision-making \n * Track financial performance, business cases, budgets, forecasts, and transformation benefits realization \n * Monitor programme quality and ensure adherence to agreed delivery methodologies, controls, and compliance requirements \n * Coordinate change management activities and readiness planning across impacted teams and stakeholders \n * Support organisational transition activities, including operating model changes, service transformation, workforce impacts, and vendor onboarding \n * Drive continuous improvement in programme delivery practices and governance processes \n * Ensure successful handover of transformed capabilities into business-as-usual operations \n Your experience & skills: \n * Significant experience leading PMO or programme governance functions for large-scale technology transformation initiatives \n * Proven track record supporting complex global transformation programmes involving multiple stakeholders and workstreams \n * Experience managing large-scale IT outsourcing, managed services transitions, service integration, or vendor transformation programmes \n * Strong knowledge of programme management methodologies, governance frameworks, and portfolio management practices \n * Experience managing executive-level reporting and steering committee governance \n * Strong understanding of IT Operations, Service Management, Automation, AI Ops, Cloud Operations, or Digital Transformation environments \n * Experience managing programme financials, budgets, forecasts, and benefits tracking \n * Expertise in risk, issue, dependency, and change management \n * Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills across senior leadership teams \n * Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to simplify complex situations into actionable insights \n * Experience working in global and matrixed organisations \n * Relevant programme management certifications (PMP, MSP, PRINCE2, PgMP, Agile, or equivalent) desirable \n Your personal skills: \n * Structured and highly organised with exceptional attention to detail \n * Calm and effective in managing complexity, ambiguity, and competing priorities \n * Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence without formal authority \n * Collaborative and relationship-focused, with excellent stakeholder engagement skills \n * Results-oriented and focused on delivering measurable business outcomes \n * Confident communicator capable of engaging effectively with executives and operational teams alike \n * Proactive, resilient, and comfortable driving accountability across diverse stakeholder groups \n * Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term transformation goals against short-term delivery priorities What Success Looks Like: \n • Programme governance is established and operating effectively across all transformation workstreams\n, • Executive stakeholders have clear visibility of programme progress, risks, dependencies, and decisionsAny vendor transition

Equifind are delighted to be partnering with a Logistics business based in Slough, who are looking to recruit a qualified Head of Finance who will report to the Finance Director. Lead the finance, accounting, payroll, and reporting functions, driving financial performance, profitability, and deliver

A role has arisen in a high performing FTSE 100 business for a UK Tax Manager to support the Group Tax Director to take ownership for the Group's corporate tax compliance and reporting obligations for the UK businesses. This is a broad role that would be ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership over processes, whilst also supporting the tax team with other projects. Specific responsibilities include: • Working with the outsourced provider to ensure tax compliance obligations are met, • Support the preparation and review of Group tax reporting for external reporting purposes, including assisting with year-end and interim reporting processes., • Support the Group's Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) framework and wider tax risk management processes, • Lead and support a variety of tax projects, working collaboratively with finance teams and other stakeholders across the business. The business has a flexible approach to hybrid working but would like someone to come to their Central London offices 2-3 times a week. You will have a strong track record of managing compliance and reporting in the UK and ideally be qualified accountant or tax advisor. Please apply now for more information. JBRP1_UKTJ

Senior Finance Officer (School). We are seeking a Finance Assistant to provide accurate and efficient financial support to our Trust. Support the Director of Finance and Financial Controller in budget monitoring and procurement processes.

As Director of Finance, you will lead and develop the finance function while remaining close to the detail. Lead and continuously improve the finance function across management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, controls and day-to-day operations. They are looking for a hands-on Director of Finance

As a Finance Director in this global engineering business, you'll oversee financial operations to ensure the smooth running of the business in Slough. A successful Finance Director should have:. A strong background in accounting and finance and must come from an engineering background.

This European Lead Buyer role is a permanent, full-time opportunity based in York, supporting procurement activity across multiple European entities. The role will focus on strategic sourcing, supplier management, procurement governance and cost optimisation across markets including the UK, Netherlands, Nordics and Poland. The European Lead Buyer will play a key role in developing a more coordinated, value-led procurement function across Europe. Working closely with the Group Procurement Director, senior leaders and local business teams, this role will help drive stronger supplier performance, improved procurement processes and measurable commercial value. This position is suited to someone with strong procurement experience across indirect categories, multi-country sourcing, stakeholder engagement and supplier performance management. French language skills would be a strong advantage due to close alignment with the wider group procurement function, although this is not essential. • Lead procurement strategy and delivery across a defined European region., • Translate group procurement strategy into practical procurement plans across local European entities., • Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business needs, market conditions and commercial objectives., • Strengthen procurement governance, policies and compliance across multiple countries., • Support the harmonisation of procurement processes, tools and supplier frameworks., • Manage strategic sourcing activity across indirect procurement categories., • Lead procurement across categories including fleet, mobility, technical equipment, operational equipment, IT, telecoms and general overheads., • Identify opportunities to consolidate suppliers, standardise processes and deliver measurable commercial value., • Lead end-to-end sourcing activity including supplier engagement, RFI, RFP, selection, negotiation and contracting., • Build and manage a high-performing supplier base focused on service, innovation, sustainability and cost effectiveness., • Develop long-term supplier partnerships that support business performance and operational efficiency., • Drive supplier performance through KPIs, regular reviews and continuous improvement plans., • Support procurement activity across the UK, Netherlands, Nordics and Poland., • Act as a trusted procurement partner to local leadership teams and internal stakeholders., • Influence and coach local procurement contacts and business leaders across different European markets., • Build strong relationships across finance, operations, IT, legal and wider commercial teams., • Lead complex supplier negotiations across multi-country agreements and contract renewals., • Ensure contract frameworks are robust, compliant and aligned with local regulations., • Reduce commercial and operational risk while improving value, quality and supplier service., • Track procurement KPIs including cost savings, compliance, supplier performance and value delivery., • Support margin improvement through effective procurement activity and commercial control., • Embed ESG, CSR and responsible sourcing principles into procurement decisions., • Identify sustainable sourcing opportunities including low-carbon and circular economy solutions., • Monitor supplier markets, pricing trends and innovation across Europe. This European Lead Buyer role offers the opportunity to join a growing international organisation at an important stage of procurement transformation. You will have the autonomy to shape procurement activity across multiple European markets while working closely with senior leadership and group procurement teams. The role offers strong visibility, international scope and the chance to make a measurable impact on supplier performance, cost control, governance and long-term value creation. It is a rare opportunity for a procurement professional who wants more than a maintenance role and is ready to help build something properly joined up across Europe. ENMASE Group operate an inclusive and diverse recruitment process, removing any barriers to the recruitment journey where possible, whilst also ensuring our clients do the same and we can provide any advice or education to them in relation to this. If there may be any support or adjustments required at any point throughout your recruitment journey with us, then please let us know and our trained consultants will assist and advise you accordingly. #J-18808-Ljbffr

CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally, we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries. CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally, we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries. This role is responsible for all operational activities required to ensure 24/7, 365 days uptime across the critical infrastructure on site. The Account Manager will lead and inspire the teams to fulfil all contractual obligations, developing the site and culture to embrace and embed CBRE RISE Values. Providing leadership, management, and development of the site team and ensuring that all financial and contractual commitments are met. To be responsible for the day-to-day management of the site operations team including (but not limited to) Lead Contract Support, Contract Manager and Support Services Manager. They will be required to embed strong QHSE culture, following all necessary reporting processes and look for innovation across the site. Client relations are key, supporting the customer in their ambitions to achieve Net Zero and Best in Class Service. • Full accountable for the control of all financial and commercial aspects of contracts, maintaining overall responsibility for the standards maintained across the contract., • Build and develop relationships with key business and account stakeholders., • Management of the account invoice pool in collaboration with the Contract Support and Business Unit Lead Contract Support, • Responsible for the production of all necessary financial reporting including but not limited to; monthly forecasting, weekly debt and WIP reviews, Monthly Finance Reviews., • Proactively manages Maintenance PO’s and ensure all PO’s are created accurately and in a timely manner., • Lead and ensure robust monthly Contract Review meetings are completed., • Supporting CBRE targets and initiatives with Procurement on the account including selection of suppliers, review of suppliers and liaison with the Divisional Procurement Manager., • Ensure timesheets are collated from engineers, maintaining accurate records that are fully auditable., • Ensure O1’s and S1’s are fully up to date and accurate, undertaking periodic reviews when required or directed by Associate Director or Senior CBRE Management., • Ensure timely and accurate completion of the account Subcontractor Schedule, • Responsible for accurate and timely applications for billing for all Maintenance & Extra Works, ensuring Contract Support completes required paperwork, • Line management responsibility for the Lead Contract Support, ensuring creation and review of management reports such as P&L, WIP, Unbilled Revenue, Debt, OPO's, • Ensuring all MA PO’s are in place and operating in line with CBRE financial policies., • Support and drive the review of open Purchase Orders., • Drive high quality financial performance to influence P&L result., • Build a strong, high performing Team and ensure team is effectively utilised., • Lead and develop all of the team, ensuring they are motivated, inspired and committed,, • Provide knowledge and understanding to coach and support others., • Ensure an appropriate meeting structure is in place and adhered to., • Responsible for ensuring all staff receive appraisals and PDP’s in line with CBRE policies., • Culture carrier and promotes best practice., • Ensure people records such as new starters, leavers and any changes in staff are communicated to all relevant teams (e.g. Payroll, HR, BU Coordinator)., • 1-2-1 Meetings with members of the team as needed., • Understand, anticipate and deliver customer (internal and external) needs while building effective relationships whilst optimizing contract performance., • Positively respond to both our internal and external customers (often in a matrix environment) through effective communication and personal accessibility/credibility., • Processes, Procedures and Reporting, • Responsible for ensuring all manual and computer records via the site CAFM system are fully maintained and up to date,, • To Drive a positive management site QHSE culture, ensuring reporting and initiatives are in place to support growth in this area., • Conduct Supplier Reviews, and management of key Vendor personnel, • Actively identify/implement innovation across the Contract to enhance performance and grow the team’s knowledge., • Ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to consistently throughout the Contract., • To drive the site statutory and contractual compliance, ensuring KPI’s and all statutory / non statutory requirements are met and evidenced., • Demonstrate knowledge of procedures and processes and deliver these to the required standard., • Achievement of Business Unit / Contract KPIs in line with business requirements., • Enhancing the on site culture, • Driving strong financial performance to meet and exceed all targets set by CBRE, • Ensuring a People First ethos, maintain low levels of staff attrition, • Developing strong, trusting, and transparent customer relationships, • Delivering all contractual and commercial commitments in line with requirements, • Hold academic passes with at least GCSE Maths and English or equivalent. Higher educational qualifications to ‘A’ level (or equivalent), • Higher educational qualifications; degree (or equivalent), • Technical qualifications in Electrical, Mechanical or IT disciplines, • Highly computer literate, • IT Skills to achieve key tasks and give the business a sound reporting base., • Superior written and verbal communication skills with strong oral presentation skills., • Capable of working in a matrix environment., • Organised and open to new ways of working to challenge inefficiencies, • Formal training in the use of Excel, Word and presentation software packages, • CEMAR work package experience is beneficial, • Thorough understanding of business and customer-facing environments., • Understands the requirements of operating in a contract environment., • Strong M&E knowledge is required Strong understanding of operating in a critical environment, • Experience of managing escalation and emergency issues., • Experience in vendor management, ability to manage and monitor progress to ensure objectives are achieved for outsourced support and projects., • Familiarity with ISO audit processes and documentation., • Previous experience of a service industry role, • Been a part of a high-performing team., • Management skills to maximise the performance of staff working directly for them and others, • Operated in highly regulated environments with a strong focus on compliance and QHSE, • Demonstratable experience of People, • Management across large teams, • Demonstrable experience of P+L, • Management, including Forecasting,, • Invoicing, Reviews, WIP & Debt, • Management, • Operating systems such as i-Auditor, Concept, • Evolution, • Experience in Change, • Management an advantage, • Customer focus skills with a passion for customer service., • Effective communication skills enabling the individual to work with clients, suppliers, and staff at all levels, • Self-motivated and ambitious, • Results/ task orientated, with attention to detail and accuracy, • Excellent time management and organisational skills, • Commitment to continuous improvement, • Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently, • Calm manner, able to work under pressure and with changing demands and priorities, • Confidential and discrete approach, • The individual must be willing to undertake travel as the role/business requires, • Customer Service, • Communication, • Integrity, • Attention to Detail We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Lead the Business. Shape the Future. Build on 50+ Years of Success. Are you a commercially minded operator who understands field-based service delivery? Have you built your career in drainage, utilities, groundworks, construction, civil engineering, infrastructure maintenance or a closely related sector? Do you know what it takes to earn the respect of experienced crews, lead from the front and grow a successful SME without losing what makes it special? We are seeking a hands-on Managing Director to lead a highly respected, long-established SME, into its next chapter. This is a rare opportunity to take the reins of a profitable business with strong foundations, loyal customers, an experienced workforce and genuine growth potential. We have built our reputation over 50+ years by delivering specialist commercial and industrial drainage, maintenance and related services to customers across London, the South East and beyond. This appointment forms part of a planned leadership succession following the retirement of a long-serving and highly respected Managing Director. You will inherit a committed team, established customer relationships and a business with significant opportunity to evolve, diversify and grow. This is not a desk-only leadership role. We are looking for someone who can combine strategic thinking with practical operational understanding; someone who is as comfortable discussing growth plans with the Board as they are talking through site challenges, equipment, logistics, health & safety and customer delivery with operational teams. The Role at a Glance Managing Director – Hands-on SME Leadership Location: Berkshire/Buckinghamshire borders Salary: £85,000 – £90,000 + Executive Benefits Contract: Full-time, permanent Reporting to: Chairman & Board Direct Reports: Operations Manager, Sales Manager, Executive Assistant Culture: Practical | Loyal | Commercial | Accountable | People First Your background may include: Drainage, utilities, groundworks, civil engineering, construction services, environmental services, facilities maintenance, infrastructure maintenance, specialist contracting or field-based service operations. Previous / Current Roles: Operations Director, Commercial Director, Regional Director, Business Unit Director, General Manager. Divisional Director The Opportunity You will lead the overall direction, performance and long-term success of the business, working closely with the Board to develop and deliver a clear strategy for sustainable growth. The business has strong foundations, but there is also scope to think ambitiously. Future growth opportunities may include acquisitions, service diversification, expansion into adjacent markets, new commercial partnerships and continued development of the company's existing specialist services. Success will require a leader who can balance strategy with execution, commercial ambition with operational reality, and change with stability. You will need to build trust quickly with long-serving colleagues, customers and suppliers, while bringing fresh thinking and energy to the next phase of the company's journey. Where You'll Make an Impact Strategic Leadership • Develop and deliver the company's strategy, vision and growth plans. • Identify new markets, services, partnerships and investment opportunities. • Work closely with the Board to shape the future direction of the business. Commercial Growth • Drive revenue growth, profitability and long-term business performance. • Support business development, key account management and major commercial opportunities. • Lead significant bids, tenders, negotiations and strategic partnerships. Financial Management • Ensure sound financial controls, commercial decision-making and investment planning. • Work closely with the Finance Director and external advisers to maintain compliance and stability. Operational Leadership • Lead day-to-day operations across a field-based service business. • Ensure effective planning across people, equipment, vehicles and resources. • Drive operational efficiency, continuous improvement and high service standards. • Resolve operational challenges with a practical, hands-on approach. People & Culture • Lead, develop and inspire an experienced team. • Build trust and credibility across operational and commercial functions. • Foster a collaborative, accountable culture while supporting growth and succession planning. Governance & Compliance • Ensure compliance with health & safety, employment and industry regulations. • Maintain effective risk management, governance and quality standards. • Provide clear reporting and updates to the Board. About You You'll likely be an experienced Managing Director, General Manager, Operations Director, Commercial Director or Business Unit Leader with a track record of leading operational, field-based or contractor-led businesses. You'll bring • Senior leadership experience within an SME, contractor, utilities, construction, engineering or related operational environment. • Strong commercial acumen with accountability for revenue growth, profitability and business performance. • Experience leading operational teams and earning credibility with frontline, site-based or field-service workforces. • A practical, hands-on leadership style, ideally with experience close to frontline operations earlier in your career. • Strong business development, client relationship and commercial negotiation skills, including bids, tenders and contracts. • A solid understanding of health & safety, compliance, risk management and governance. • Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. • Integrity, resilience, sound judgement and the ability to drive change while maintaining team engagement. Desirable • Experience within drainage, utilities, groundworks, civil engineering, infrastructure maintenance or related sectors. • Experience delivering growth through acquisitions, diversification or new service development. • Knowledge of regulated, compliance-led or environmental sectors. • NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent health & safety qualification. • Experience managing depot-based, vehicle-led or equipment-intensive operations. Why This Role? This is a rare opportunity to take over a profitable, long-established business with an excellent reputation and strong foundations. Working closely with the Board, you'll lead an experienced team through a planned succession while shaping the next phase of growth. You'll have genuine autonomy, visibility and influence, with the opportunity to expand services, develop people, strengthen performance and leave a lasting legacy. If you're a commercially astute, hands-on leader who thrives in operational environments and wants to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you. Application notice... We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details. TPBN1_UKTJ

Lead the Business. Shape the Future. Build on 50+ Years of Success. Are you a commercially minded operator who understands field-based service delivery? Have you built your career in drainage, utilities, groundworks, construction, civil engineering, infrastructure maintenance or a closely related sector? Do you know what it takes to earn the respect of experienced crews, lead from the front and grow a successful SME without losing what makes it special? We are seeking a hands-on Head of Commercial & Operations (MD) to lead a highly respected, long-established SME, into its next chapter. This is a rare opportunity to take the reins of a profitable business with strong foundations, loyal customers, an experienced workforce and genuine growth potential. We have built our reputation over 50+ years by delivering specialist commercial and industrial drainage, maintenance and related services to customers across London, the South East and beyond. This appointment forms part of a planned leadership succession following the retirement of a long-serving and highly respected Managing Director. You will inherit a committed team, established customer relationships and a business with significant opportunity to evolve, diversify and grow. This is not a desk-only leadership role. We are looking for someone who can combine strategic thinking with practical operational understanding; someone who is as comfortable discussing growth plans with the Board as they are talking through site challenges, equipment, logistics, health & safety and customer delivery with operational teams. The Role at a Glance Head of Commercial & Operations (MD) – Hands-on SME Leadership Location: Berkshire/Buckinghamshire borders Salary: £85,000 – £90,000 + Executive Benefits Contract: Full-time, permanent Reporting to: Chairman & Board Direct Reports: Operations Manager, Sales Manager, Executive Assistant Culture: Practical | Loyal | Commercial | Accountable | People First Your background may include: Drainage, utilities, groundworks, civil engineering, construction services, environmental services, facilities maintenance, infrastructure maintenance, specialist contracting or field-based service operations. Previous / Current Roles: Operations Director, Commercial Director, Regional Director, Business Unit Director, General Manager. Divisional Director The Opportunity You will lead the overall direction, performance and long-term success of the business, working closely with the Board to develop and deliver a clear strategy for sustainable growth. The business has strong foundations, but there is also scope to think ambitiously. Future growth opportunities may include acquisitions, service diversification, expansion into adjacent markets, new commercial partnerships and continued development of the company's existing specialist services. Success will require a leader who can balance strategy with execution, commercial ambition with operational reality, and change with stability. You will need to build trust quickly with long-serving colleagues, customers and suppliers, while bringing fresh thinking and energy to the next phase of the company's journey. Where You'll Make an Impact Strategic Leadership • Develop and deliver the company's strategy, vision and growth plans. • Identify new markets, services, partnerships and investment opportunities. • Work closely with the Board to shape the future direction of the business. Commercial Growth • Drive revenue growth, profitability and long-term business performance. • Support business development, key account management and major commercial opportunities. • Lead significant bids, tenders, negotiations and strategic partnerships. Financial Management • Ensure sound financial controls, commercial decision-making and investment planning. • Work closely with the Finance Director and external advisers to maintain compliance and stability. Operational Leadership • Lead day-to-day operations across a field-based service business. • Ensure effective planning across people, equipment, vehicles and resources. • Drive operational efficiency, continuous improvement and high service standards. • Resolve operational challenges with a practical, hands-on approach. People & Culture • Lead, develop and inspire an experienced team. • Build trust and credibility across operational and commercial functions. • Foster a collaborative, accountable culture while supporting growth and succession planning. Governance & Compliance • Ensure compliance with health & safety, employment and industry regulations. • Maintain effective risk management, governance and quality standards. • Provide clear reporting and updates to the Board. About You You'll likely be an experienced Managing Director, General Manager, Operations Director, Commercial Director or Business Unit Leader with a track record of leading operational, field-based or contractor-led businesses. You'll bring • Senior leadership experience within an SME, contractor, utilities, construction, engineering or related operational environment. • Strong commercial acumen with accountability for revenue growth, profitability and business performance. • Experience leading operational teams and earning credibility with frontline, site-based or field-service workforces. • A practical, hands-on leadership style, ideally with experience close to frontline operations earlier in your career. • Strong business development, client relationship and commercial negotiation skills, including bids, tenders and contracts. • A solid understanding of health & safety, compliance, risk management and governance. • Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. • Integrity, resilience, sound judgement and the ability to drive change while maintaining team engagement. Desirable • Experience within drainage, utilities, groundworks, civil engineering, infrastructure maintenance or related sectors. • Experience delivering growth through acquisitions, diversification or new service development. • Knowledge of regulated, compliance-led or environmental sectors. • NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent health & safety qualification. • Experience managing depot-based, vehicle-led or equipment-intensive operations. Why This Role? This is a rare opportunity to take over a profitable, long-established business with an excellent reputation and strong foundations. Working closely with the Board, you'll lead an experienced team through a planned succession while shaping the next phase of growth. You'll have genuine autonomy, visibility and influence, with the opportunity to expand services, develop people, strengthen performance and leave a lasting legacy. If you're a commercially astute, hands-on leader who thrives in operational environments and wants to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you. Application notice... We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details. TPBN1_UKTJ

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