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Your Company: \n NET Recruit are delighted to be partnering with a dynamic and growing organisation who are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join their People & Culture team in a full-time, permanent capacity. This hybrid opportunity is based in Dorset, with an expectation of working in the office 2–3 days per week. \n This organisation has built an excellent reputation for fostering an inclusive, collaborative and people-focused culture, recognising that its employees are central to its continued success. With operations spanning the UK and an expanding international presence, they are committed to creating an engaging workplace where innovation, development and employee wellbeing are at the heart of everything they do. \n The successful candidate will play a key role within the People & Culture function, partnering with business leaders to deliver strategic HR initiatives while supporting the full employee lifecycle. This is a varied and rewarding opportunity for an ambitious HR professional looking to make a genuine impact across recruitment, employee relations, talent development and organisational growth. \n Your Roles and Responsibilities: While in this position your duties may include but will not be limited to: \n\n • Partnering with senior leaders and line managers to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with wider business objectives\n, • Providing expert advice and guidance across all areas of employee relations, including disciplinary matters, grievances, performance management and workplace investigations\n, • Supporting organisational design, workforce planning and talent management initiatives to meet evolving business needs\n, • Collaborating with recruitment colleagues to identify hiring requirements, support recruitment activity and ensure an exceptional candidate experience\n, • Managing the employee lifecycle, from onboarding and probation through to development and retention initiatives\n, • Supporting managers with performance management processes, coaching and development planning\n, • Reviewing and maintaining HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current employment legislation and best practice\n, • Producing and analysing HR metrics and reports to identify trends, inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement\n, • Coordinating learning and development activities while working with external training providers where required\n, • Supporting employee engagement and culture initiatives across both UK and international teams\n, • Contributing to wider People & Culture projects and providing general HR support across the business\n\n What You Will Need to Apply: \n The ideal candidate for this role will have previous experience working within an HR Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor or similar generalist HR position, with the confidence to support managers across a broad range of operational and strategic HR matters. \n Applicants should hold a CIPD qualification, or an equivalent professional HR qualification, alongside a strong working knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice. Experience partnering with managers across multiple business functions and influencing stakeholders at all levels will be essential. \n Candidates should possess excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. Strong communication and relationship-building abilities will be equally important, with the confidence to provide clear, pragmatic advice while handling sensitive matters with professionalism and discretion. \n Experience supporting recruitment, talent development, employee engagement and organisational change initiatives would be highly advantageous, as would previous exposure to HR reporting and analytics. \n The successful individual will be proactive, commercially aware and people-focused, with a collaborative approach and a genuine passion for creating positive employee experiences. They will thrive in a fast-paced environment, embrace change and be motivated by the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of both the business and its people. \n What You Will Get in Return: \n For the successful candidate, a salary of up to £45,000 and comprehensive benefits package will be offered, reflective of experience and expertise. \n Benefits include 25 days' annual leave, increasing with length of service, a discretionary annual bonus scheme, company pension contributions, enhanced family leave, generous company sick pay, flexible and hybrid working arrangements, a medical cash plan, mental health and wellbeing support, cycle-to-work scheme and the option to purchase additional annual leave. \n This role presents an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that places its people at the centre of its success. The successful candidate will benefit from ongoing professional development, genuine career progression opportunities and the chance to influence strategic HR initiatives while working within a supportive, collaborative and values-driven environment. \n If this opportunity interests you, then please do not hesitate to reach out to: \n Suzi Kocovska - Recruitment Partner \n M: 07743 971752 E:

Reed Business Support are recruiting for a HR Advisor on behalf of our established client based in Rochester. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced HR professional who can provide expert guidance across the full employee lifecycle while supporting strategic people initiatives. \n As the appointed HR Advisor, you will work closely with senior leadership and department managers to deliver a high-quality HR service. \n About the Role: \n\n • Providing expert advice on employee relations matters\n, • Managing disciplinary, grievance, and capability processes\n, • Supporting recruitment and onboarding activities\n, • Analysing HR metrics and reporting to leadership teams\n, • Assisting with policy development and implementation\n, • Driving employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives\n, • Supporting organisational change projects\n\n About You: \n\n • Proven HR generalist experience at Advisor level or above\n, • CIPD qualification or working towards completion\n, • Strong knowledge of UK employment law\n, • Excellent stakeholder management skills\n, • Ability to manage complex cases independently\n, • Strong communication and problem-solving abilities\n\n Salary & Working Pattern: \n £32,000 - £33,000 per annum \n Full-time, Monday to Friday \n HR Advisor Benefits: \n\n • Enhanced annual leave entitlement\n, • Private healthcare contribution\n, • Company pension scheme\n, • Employee assistance programme\n, • Hybrid working options\n, • Professional development support\n\n If you are interested in this HR Advisor position, please apply today. Reed Business Support look forward to assisting you with the next step in your career.

Hybrid Working | 3 Days Office / 2 Days Home | Clear Career Progression \n A leading and growing accountancy practice is looking to recruit an ACA or ACCA qualified Audit Senior to join its expanding Audit team. \n This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Audit Senior looking for greater responsibility, increased client exposure and a clear pathway towards Assistant Manager and Manager level. \n The firm is continuing to grow and invest in its people, creating wider career opportunities, access to specialist teams and clearly defined progression routes. \n The Role \n As Audit Senior, you will take responsibility for leading audit assignments across a varied portfolio of clients, working closely with Managers and Partners while supervising junior members of the team. \n You will be involved throughout the audit process, from initial planning and fieldwork through to completion and review. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Leading audit assignments from planning through to completion\n, • Arranging and leading audit planning meetings\n, • Managing day-to-day audit fieldwork and workflow\n, • Preparing and delegating key areas of audit work\n, • Supervising Audit Semi Seniors and Assistants\n, • Reviewing junior team members' work\n, • Preparing audit completion sections, including Going Concern and Key Audit Findings Reports\n, • Identifying and researching technical or higher-risk audit matters\n, • Escalating complex issues to Managers and senior colleagues where appropriate\n, • Clearing Manager and RI review points\n, • Monitoring progress against agreed budgets and deadlines\n, • Maintaining high standards of audit quality and compliance\n, • Supporting billing and assignment administration\n, • Working closely with Managers, Partners and other specialist teams\n\n Client Exposure \n You will have direct responsibility for building relationships with clients and acting as a key point of contact throughout audit assignments. \n This will include: \n\n • Managing day-to-day communication with clients\n, • Building strong relationships with key client contacts\n, • Maintaining proactive communication outside the immediate audit cycle\n, • Attending audit review and completion meetings\n, • Coordinating stocktakes where required\n, • Ensuring AML, KYC and engagement documentation is maintained\n, • Responding to client queries and keeping stakeholders updated throughout assignments\n\n What We're Looking For \n The successful candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified with external audit experience gained within a UK accountancy practice. \n You will ideally have: \n\n • ACA or ACCA qualification\n, • Strong external audit experience\n, • Experience leading audit assignments\n, • Exposure to the full audit process from planning through to completion\n, • Experience supervising or supporting junior staff\n, • Good technical audit and accounting knowledge\n, • Strong client communication skills\n, • The ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines\n, • Ambition to progress towards Assistant Manager and beyond\n\n Career Progression \n This is an excellent opportunity for an Audit Senior looking to join a firm where progression is actively encouraged. \n The firm offers clearly mapped career pathways alongside continuous technical and professional development. As your experience develops, you will have the opportunity to take on greater portfolio responsibility, manage larger audit teams and progress towards Assistant Manager and Manager level. \n Continued investment and growth within the wider business are also creating opportunities to work with specialist teams, broaden your technical expertise and gain exposure to increasingly complex clients. \n What's On Offer? \n Alongside a competitive salary, the firm provides an extensive benefits package including: \n\n • Hybrid working – 3 days in the office / 2 from home\n, • Flexible working policies\n, • 25.5 days' annual leave plus bank holidays\n, • Holiday purchase scheme\n, • Private Medical Insurance\n, • Health Cash Plan\n, • Life Assurance\n, • Income Protection\n, • Critical Illness Insurance\n, • Contributory pension scheme\n, • Employee Assistance Programme and counselling\n, • Employee discounts and rewards\n, • Recognition and financial award schemes\n, • Extensive internal and external training\n, • Clearly mapped career progression\n, • Paid volunteering day\n, • Cycle to Work scheme\n, • Additional travel and financial benefits\n\n Culture & Values \n The firm offers an inclusive and collaborative working environment where people are encouraged to develop their careers, take on responsibility and build lasting relationships with clients and colleagues. \n There is a strong emphasis on professional development, flexibility and wellbeing, with continued investment and growth creating broader career opportunities across the business. \n For further information on this Audit Senior opportunity, please contact: \n David Elliot \n Clark Wood – Accountancy Practice Recruitment \n Please note that this opportunity is aimed at candidates with previous UK accountancy practice experience. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. \n #CWDE \n Refer a Friend \n If this role isn't right for you but you know someone who may be interested, Clark Wood offers over £500 in vouchers for successful referrals. Get in touch with David Elliot for further details.

Your Company: \n NET Recruit is pleased to be partnering with a successful and growing international organisation in their search for an Assistant People Business Partner to join their HR and People team. With a diverse portfolio of products supplied to major retailers across a range of fast-moving categories, the business has built a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and delivering market-leading own-label products. \n With a global presence across the UK, South Africa, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Vietnam, the organisation offers an exciting and collaborative environment where its people are central to continued growth. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR or People professional to take on a varied role supporting managers, employees, and wider strategic People initiatives across the organisation. \n The role can be based in Sheffield or Christchurch, with travel to regional offices in Sheffield and Widnes/Christchurch on a bi-weekly basis. \n Your Role and Responsibilities While in this position, your duties may include but are not limited to: \n\n • Supporting the People Business Partner and wider People team with the delivery of strategic HR and People initiatives.\n, • Managing and supporting employee relations matters, including disciplinary processes, grievances, investigations, and workplace conflicts.\n, • Providing day-to-day guidance to managers on performance management and supporting performance improvement plans.\n, • Supporting absence management processes and helping managers address attendance and performance concerns.\n, • Ensuring employee relations processes are handled fairly, consistently, and in line with company policies and employment legislation.\n, • Supporting recruitment and selection processes, including interviewing candidates and assessing cultural fit.\n, • Working with managers to understand current and future recruitment and skills requirements across the business.\n, • Supporting the identification of training and development needs across the organisation.\n, • Organising training sessions, maintaining training records, and liaising with internal and external training providers.\n, • Supporting the review and development of HR policies and procedures to ensure they remain compliant and aligned with best practice.\n, • Providing guidance to managers and employees on HR-related matters, including employment law, equal opportunities, and diversity.\n, • Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems\n, • Producing HR reports and supporting the wider People team with HR analytics and reporting.\n, • Supporting payroll system inputs and pension reporting.\n, • Assisting with the administration of employee benefits, holiday records, pensions, and other employee entitlements.\n, • Supporting onboarding and induction processes to ensure new employees have a positive introduction to the business.\n, • Supporting employees throughout the wider employee lifecycle, from recruitment through probation and ongoing development.\n, • Identifying opportunities to improve HR processes and recommending practical solutions.\n, • Supporting employee engagement initiatives and working with the Social Committee on company events and activities.\n, • Assisting with wider People & Culture projects, administration, and ongoing Head Office initiatives.\n\n What You Will Need to Apply: \n To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have previous experience within a People, HR, or People & Culture Assistant or Advisor role. A CIPD Level 3 qualification or equivalent professional qualification would be advantageous, although this is not essential. \n You will have a good understanding of employment law, HR best practice, employee relations, and performance management, with the confidence to provide appropriate guidance to managers and employees. \n Experience handling employee relations matters such as disciplinary processes, grievances, investigations, absence management, and performance improvement would be particularly beneficial. \n You will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships and influence stakeholders at different levels of the organisation. You should be approachable and professional, with the confidence to deal with sensitive and sometimes challenging employee matters appropriately. \n Strong organisational skills and attention to detail are essential, as you will be responsible for managing multiple priorities across recruitment, employee relations, HR administration, reporting, payroll, training, and wider People projects. \n You will be proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a wider People team. The ability to manage competing deadlines and remain organised within a fast-paced environment will be important. \n Experience using HR systems, particularly CezanneHR, would be advantageous, alongside good general IT skills and confidence working with HR data and reports. \n What You Will Get in Return: \n In return for your skills and experience, the company is offering a salary of up to £40,000 with annual salary reviews, alongside a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to develop your career within a growing international organisation. \n You will receive 25 days' annual leave, increasing to 27 days after three years' service and 30 days after five years, alongside an extensive benefits programme including the option to purchase additional holiday, a medical cash plan, mental health support, and a range of other employee benefits. \n The company also offers flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home, providing flexibility around your working arrangements. \n This is an excellent opportunity for an HR or People professional looking to take the next step in their career within a varied and commercially focused People function. You will gain exposure to employee relations, recruitment, performance management, HR compliance, employee development, payroll, benefits, and wider People projects. \n If you are proactive, commercially minded, and passionate about supporting people while helping a business achieve its goals, this could be an excellent opportunity for your next career move. \n To express interest in this role and have a confidential chat, please reach out to: \n Kirsten Davison - Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist \n M: E:

Interim Operations Manager \n Location: Chatham \n Rate: £31-£32 per hour \n Contract: Interim, minimum 3 months, with potential for a permanent opportunity \n Hours: Full-time, with flexibility to support a 24/7 operation \n Are you an experienced Operations Manager with strong people leadership skills and a background in complex, shift-based or 24/7 environments? \n We are seeking a hands-on, credible and confident Interim Operations Manager to lead and strengthen a busy 24/7 operation in Chatham. This is an initial three-month interim assignment, with the potential to transition into a permanent position for the right candidate. \n You will play a key role in providing visible leadership, improving management consistency and strengthening operational performance across three essential service areas. \n This is a people-focused operational leadership role. You do not need to be a technical expert in every service. Strong operational management, people leadership, and the ability to make a tangible difference quickly matter most. \n The Role \n Joining an established operation, you will work closely with the existing Shift Manager and wider team, drawing on their technical expertise while providing clear operational oversight, structure and accountability. \n Your initial focus will be to understand the operation, identify key priorities and introduce practical improvements that strengthen performance, team engagement and service delivery. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n - Providing visible and confident leadership across operational teams and shifts. \n - Strengthening people management, performance management and management consistency. \n - Establishing clear expectations, accountability and effective management routines. \n - Managing performance, conduct, attendance and capability issues in partnership with HR. \n - Reviewing workforce deployment, shift arrangements and management cover. \n - Improving communication and handovers across the 24/7 operation. \n - Monitoring performance against KPIs, SLAs and service standards. \n - Identifying and managing operational risks, incidents and service issues. \n - Maintaining a strong focus on health and safety, safeguarding and service resilience. \n - Working collaboratively with technical specialists and internal stakeholders. \n - Identifying and embedding practical improvements to service quality, efficiency and customer outcomes. \n - The objective is to leave behind stronger management practices, improved operational effectiveness and a clear plan for longer-term improvement. \n About You \n We are looking for an experienced operational people leader who can establish credibility quickly, take ownership and make a positive impact in an interim environment. \n You will ideally have: \n • Significant experience managing people within a busy operational service environment. \n - Experience leading a 24/7, shift-based, time-critical or similarly complex operation. \n - A strong track record of motivating, developing and managing teams. \n - Experience coaching and supporting other managers. \n - Confidence handling challenging performance and employee relations matters. \n - Experience managing service delivery against KPIs, SLAs or defined standards. \n - Strong operational judgement and decision-making skills. \n - Experience in workforce planning, resource deployment and operational improvement. \n - A practical understanding of health and safety, operational risk and safeguarding. \n - The ability to work effectively with specialist colleagues without needing to be the technical expert. \n - Experience within contact centres, control rooms, customer service, utilities, transport, logistics, security, emergency response, public services, health and care, or other complex operational environments would be relevant. \n What We're Looking For \n • You will be a visible, approachable and decisive leader who is comfortable getting into the details, tackling challenges and holding people accountable. \n • You will be pragmatic, solutions-focused and confident joining an established operation where improvements need to be delivered quickly and sustainably. \n This opportunity would suit an experienced interim manager or an operational leader looking to make a meaningful impact, with the potential to secure a permanent position following the initial assignment. \n At KHR, we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible, so it is worth checking your CV for layout, spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit. If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications, skills or relevant experience with regard to a specific role, then please add a cover letter or a preface page. This does not need to be formatted in the same manner. In addition, if your CV is heavy with graphics, etc, please could you also submit a "clean" copy in Word. Thank you. \n Knowledge House Resourcing Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. KHR - Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of Knowledge House Resourcing Ltd. Keep in touch with us online for job alerts, industry updates and market trends… \n

Lead a team. Empower people. Change lives. Langley Trust is looking for an experienced and motivated Housing Services Manager to lead a team in our Kent area. This is an excellent opportunity for a resilient, values-driven leader with strong communication and relationship-building skills who is committed to delivering high-quality assist in the provision of an efficient and effective service to support client engagement through the delivery of day-to-day services within the Service and the community to clients who are managed under MAPPA arrangements, accommodated via our Ministry of Justice contracthousing and registered care services while supporting individuals to thrive. This is a permanent, full-time position working 37 hours per week, offering a salary of £44,585 per annum. REWARDS PACKAGE 30 days annual leave Pension scheme with employer contributions matched up to 8% Life assurance up to 3 times your salary SmartHealth 24/7 online GP service 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling and legal advice Funded Health Cash Plan Flexible benefits package, including Holiday Trading and Cycle Scheme Enhanced maternity pay and menopause support Paid DBS checks and renewals Access to Blue Light Card discounts and Long Service Awards KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Provide visible, strategic Christian leadership, maintaining a Christ-centred culture that reflects Langley's values, ethos and reputation. Lead the staff team to support clients, including clients who are managed under MAPPA arrangements through the development and implementation of tailored individual plans to progress toward independent crime free living. Work with, supervise and support clients and monitor the behaviour of clients and to ensure compliance with any statutory order including MAPPA expectations, occupancy agreement or house rules.. Ensure that the Trust buildings you manage are maintained to a safe and habitable standard and that all defects and repairs are reported. Lead in the assessment and management of risk including the operation of physical and situational security measures to control the level of risk posed to the public, staff and others in relation to the referral and letting of properties. ABOUT YOU Faith-led and values-driven, you are a practising Christian with a strong understanding of Christian doctrine and a commitment to leading teams in line with Langley Trust's mission, values, and culture. Qualified and knowledgeable, you hold (or are working towards) Housing or related qualification at QCF Level 5 or above or commitment to work towards this with relevant experience, with up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and best practice including Homes and Communities Agency,Health & Safety, and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. An experienced and inspiring leader, you have a proven track record of managing teams, budgets, and complex client groups, with the communication, planning, and relationship-building skills needed to drive positive change and deliver outstanding outcomes. The successful candidate will be a practicing Christian who will create an environment where people feel valued, empowered and equipped to do their best work. This person will play a full part to further the organisational aims and provide strong Christian leadership to allow Langley to be a leader within the different sectors in which it operates. The postholder will always uphold the Trust's Christian ethos and Christ like culture and therefore there is an occupational requirement for the post holder to be a practicing and professing Christian under the Equality Act 2010. Please note that the successful candidate will need to be happy to adapt to change and flexible in their duties. No one day will be the same so the ability to refocus frequently is important. We reserve the right to close earlier if we receive sufficient applicants. A satisfactory enhanced DBS with adult barred list check is required for this role and job offers will be subject to the Trust receiving satisfactory evidence of the successful applicant's right to work in the UK. This role is eligible for consideration under the Employee Referral Scheme. For further information around the referring principals and scope, please consult the Employee Referral Scheme Guide. TPBN1_UKTJ

Project Manager Chatham | £68,144 + 3% Bonus Shape the Future of Energy Infrastructure Are you an experienced Project Manager looking to deliver essential electricity infrastructure projects while leading safety, quality and commercial performance? UK Power Networks Services is looking for a Project Manager to join our Client Connections team, managing customer connection and diversion projects across overhead line and underground cable networks up to 11kV. Take Ownership of End-to-End Project Delivery Reporting to the Client Delivery Manager, you'll manage a portfolio of projects from initial enquiry and quotation through to design, construction, commissioning, handover and close-out. You'll ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and in line with UK Power Networks standards, CDM 2015 regulations and customer expectations. Working closely with internal teams, customers, contractors and suppliers, you'll oversee programme management, forecasting, commercial performance, contract administration, risk management, quality assurance and stakeholder engagement. You'll also provide site oversight, coordinate specialist resources, maintain governance requirements and help drive continuous improvement across the business. What We're Looking For You'll bring proven project management experience, a strong understanding of NRSWA/Street Works requirements and a recognised project management qualification such as PRINCE2 or APM PMQ. Experience using Microsoft Project is essential, along with excellent stakeholder management skills, a customer-focused approach and a full UK driving licence. Experience within utilities, electrical infrastructure or construction environments, as well as knowledge of NEC3/4 contracts, Primavera, NEBOSH or HV/LV networks, would be advantageous. Why Join Us? In return, we offer a salary of £68,144, a 3% bonus, 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, an excellent pension scheme, discounted gym membership, employee assistance support, retailer discounts and a range of tax-efficient benefits including Cycle to Work and Green Car Leasing schemes. Closing Date: 30 September 2026 Successful applicants will be required to complete a medical assessment, DBS check and any project-related security clearance requirements

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

Project Engineer (HVAC, Sheet Metal, Renewables & Oil & Gas) Gillingham £38,000 to £43,000 + 9 Day Working Fortnight + Life Insurance + Pension + Employee Assistance Programme 9 Day working fortnight – 37 hrs per week Monday – Thursday – 8 ¾ hours per day plus ½ unpaid lunch Every other Friday 4 hours Project Engineer required for a well-established company with a great reputation who are growing. This is a great opportunity to join an expanding team within a company who can offer a varied and technically challenging role. This role would suit candidates with transferable projects experience. You will execute on time, in spec and in budget project delivery of bespoke air handling units and other sheet metal-based products. This is an exciting time to join the growing projects team. The company has expanded over the years into an impressive facility with around 100 staff. You will see your products come to life as manufacturing is also on site. The Project Engineer Role: Execution of on time, in specification and in budget project delivery. Design, validation and delivery of detailed engineered equipment solutions. Supply chain management to ensure delivery on time, in specification & in budget. Preparation of project documentation to achieve client approval status. Suitable engagement and management of internal support functions to ensure the project objectives are achieved. Provision of suitable and sufficient client liaison to represent the client project, and the company’s business needs. Week 1 Mon – Thursday 7.00a.m. – 4.15p.m Friday 7.00a.m. – 11.00a.m. Week 2 Mon – Thursday 7.00a.m. – 4.15p.m Friday Closed. The Project Engineer Candidate: Project Engineer (or equivalent) experience in a similar environment. HND/Degree (or equivalent) in an engineering/manufacturing/technical subject. Effective organisational, communication and people management skills is extremely important. Good understanding of risk and how to manage this effectively. Must understand, respect, and be able to manage the appropriate balance of customer expectations and business needs. A sound knowledge of the manufacturing environment and management of its processes is important to this role

Interim Operations Manager Location: Chatham Rate: £31-£32 per hour Contract: Interim, minimum 3 months, with potential for a permanent opportunity Hours: Full-time, with flexibility to support a 24/7 operation Are you an experienced Operations Manager with strong people leadership skills and a background in complex, shift-based or 24/7 environments? We are seeking a hands-on, credible and confident Interim Operations Manager to lead and strengthen a busy 24/7 operation in Chatham. This is an initial three-month interim assignment, with the potential to transition into a permanent position for the right candidate. You will play a key role in providing visible leadership, improving management consistency and strengthening operational performance across three essential service areas. This is a people-focused operational leadership role. You do not need to be a technical expert in every service. Strong operational management, people leadership, and the ability to make a tangible difference quickly matter most. The Role Joining an established operation, you will work closely with the existing Shift Manager and wider team, drawing on their technical expertise while providing clear operational oversight, structure and accountability. Your initial focus will be to understand the operation, identify key priorities and introduce practical improvements that strengthen performance, team engagement and service delivery. Key responsibilities will include: - Providing visible and confident leadership across operational teams and shifts. - Strengthening people management, performance management and management consistency. - Establishing clear expectations, accountability and effective management routines. - Managing performance, conduct, attendance and capability issues in partnership with HR. - Reviewing workforce deployment, shift arrangements and management cover. - Improving communication and handovers across the 24/7 operation. - Monitoring performance against KPIs, SLAs and service standards. - Identifying and managing operational risks, incidents and service issues. - Maintaining a strong focus on health and safety, safeguarding and service resilience. - Working collaboratively with technical specialists and internal stakeholders. - Identifying and embedding practical improvements to service quality, efficiency and customer outcomes. - The objective is to leave behind stronger management practices, improved operational effectiveness and a clear plan for longer-term improvement. About You We are looking for an experienced operational people leader who can establish credibility quickly, take ownership and make a positive impact in an interim environment. You will ideally have: • Significant experience managing people within a busy operational service environment. - Experience leading a 24/7, shift-based, time-critical or similarly complex operation. - A strong track record of motivating, developing and managing teams. - Experience coaching and supporting other managers. - Confidence handling challenging performance and employee relations matters. - Experience managing service delivery against KPIs, SLAs or defined standards. - Strong operational judgement and decision-making skills. - Experience in workforce planning, resource deployment and operational improvement. - A practical understanding of health and safety, operational risk and safeguarding. - The ability to work effectively with specialist colleagues without needing to be the technical expert. - Experience within contact centres, control rooms, customer service, utilities, transport, logistics, security, emergency response, public services, health and care, or other complex operational environments would be relevant. What We're Looking For • You will be a visible, approachable and decisive leader who is comfortable getting into the details, tackling challenges and holding people accountable., • You will be pragmatic, solutions-focused and confident joining an established operation where improvements need to be delivered quickly and sustainably. This opportunity would suit an experienced interim manager or an operational leader looking to make a meaningful impact, with the potential to secure a permanent position following the initial assignment. At KHR, we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible, so it is worth checking your CV for layout, spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit. If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications, skills or relevant experience with regard to a specific role, then please add a cover letter or a preface page. This does not need to be formatted in the same manner. In addition, if your CV is heavy with graphics, etc, please could you also submit a "clean" copy in Word. Thank you. Knowledge House Resourcing Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. KHR - Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of Knowledge House Resourcing Ltd. Keep in touch with us online for job alerts, industry updates and market trends

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