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Do you have the energy, drive, and ambition to elevate your career with a leading brand in the FMCG space? A leading FMCG brand is on the lookout for a commercial individual to be part of their rapid growth across the North region. This is a field-based role involving regular, daily travel to customers within the Grocery channel. This is your chance to really kickstart your sales career with a forward-thinking, progressive business that prioritises its people. Here’s what you need to know 👇 Key Responsibilities: • Build relationships with customers within the convenience channel across your patch, • Execute direct market activation in the field, • Deliver promotional execution in market, • Train and coach distribution partner staff, • Distribute and manage POS materials, • Acquire new independent retailers aligned to the defined profile, • Ensure correct stock line distribution per outlet in line with required mix, • Distribute POS material and merchandise to existing stockists and new outlets as directed, • Support the appointed distributor with agreed promotional activity, • Communicate high-quality market insights to distributors, • Complete activity reporting on time and submit as directed, • Record and report all activities in line with company policy About You: • Flexible, enthusiastic, hardworking, and committed to a career in sales, • Self-starting, entrepreneurial, and highly adaptable in a rapidly changing marketplace, • A strong communicator who can influence and build credibility with distributor partners, internal and external customers, and industry contacts, • Comfortable working within a team, with the drive to set your own objectives and maintain consistent business development, • A quick learner and creative problem solver, • Full (manual) UK driver’s licence - ESSENTIAL If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I’d love to speak to you. 📧 erin@advocate-group.co.uk Or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy. The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy

The Opportunity: Shape the Business Leaders of Tomorrow Are you an dynamic Business Studies Specialist looking for a permanent position? We are seeking an outstanding Teacher of Business Studies to join a highly prestigious independent school in the Blackburn area. This full-time, permanent role is uniquely focused on senior school education, with a significant emphasis on delivering the A-Level Business curriculum. If you want to move away from the behavioural management challenges of mainstream sectors and focus entirely on enterprise, financial models, global marketing, and corporate strategy, this is the perfect school for you. Key Responsibilities A-Level Excellence: Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging A-Level Business Studies lessons that prepare students for top-tier university courses and high-flying careers. Real-World Application: Bring the syllabus to life by integrating current global economic events, case studies (from local Lancashire enterprises to multinational tech giants), and entrepreneurial insights. Small Seminar-Style Classes: Maximise the benefits of smaller class sizes to foster deep classroom debate, guide analytical essay writing, and provide precise exam-technique feedback. Enterprise Culture: Contribute to the wider life of the school by supporting Young Enterprise schemes, business challenges, or investment clubs. What We Are Looking For Qualifications: A degree in Business Studies, Economics, Finance, or a closely related discipline, with QTS/QTLS preferred (though experienced independent sector practitioners or industry professionals with strong training backgrounds are welcome). A-Level Expertise: Deep curriculum knowledge with a proven track record (or a strong capacity) to confidently prepare students for linear A-Level examinations. Communication: A dynamic communicator who can command a room of young adults, inspiring them with a passion for commerce, strategy, and economics. Why Choose This Role & School? Paid to Scale: Competitive remuneration inline with Main / Upper Pay Scales, reviewed annually and paid directly via true PAYE. Exemplary Behaviour: Teach in a calm, academic, and respectful environment where students are genuinely eager to learn and corporate ambition is celebrated. Superb Work-Life Balance: Enjoy generous marking and preparation time allocations, excellent departmental resources, and a genuine commitment to staff well-being. Permanent Security: A direct, permanent contract starting this September, providing long-term career stability. Easy Commuter Access Across Lancashire Situated in a prime Blackburn location, the school is highly accessible via the M65, A59, and M6 networks, making it a straightforward, stress-free commute with free on-site parking for teachers travelling from: The Ribble Valley (15 mins) South Ribble (20 mins) Burnley (15-20 mins) Chorley (20 mins) Manchester (25 mins) How to Apply If you are ready to secure a permanent, full-time Business teaching post for September 2026 in a school that values academic excellence and professional freedom, we want to hear from you. Apply today by submitting your CV. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced DBS check

Our Field Based Business Developer is a crucial role within our growing business. In this role you will work to both open new accounts and build lasting relationships with existing account holders. There will be a daily necessity to build strong relationships with both existing and potential new account holders in order to consistently achieve and exceed targets. It is down to our Field Based Business Developers to ensure that their depots account base continues to consistently grow while also working to meet the needs of existing account holders. You will collaborate with the depot staff, including Kitchen Sales Designers and Depot Managers in order to convert sales, ensuring a higher sale per account and more frequent trading is achieved from the account base. You will actively participate in sales meetings chaired by the Lead Sales Representative to Share best demonstrable practices with other Field Based Business Developer in the Area. This role offers real autonomy and the chance to manage your own diary and workload day to day. You will have responsibility to win new business and grow the dept customer base. There will also be a focus on providing a great service to the customer base, working to maximise sales wherever possible. Skills and attributes you need to be a successful Field Based Business Developer Influencing and sales skills Customer-focused Strong communicator Results driven Prioritise own workload Flexible and approachable Thrive in fast-paced environments Be a Howdens Ambassador Full UK driving license What you get from us as a Field Based Business Developer Competitive salary Company Vehicle Monthly depot bonus OTE Team incentives and outings Competitive Pension Plan with a maximum company contribution of 12%. Staff discount on Howdens products Buy as you earn share scheme About Howdens: Howdens Joinery is the UK's number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe - making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda. There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens - and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For. How to apply: When you apply, you will need to attach a CV. If this is your first time applying for a role with us, you will need to activate your account when you apply for this role. Please check your email carefully to ensure that you have completed this step. We are unable to view your application if you have not activated your account. Good luck with your application. Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We're working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email (url removed) with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you. Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK, we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time. We appreciate your understanding. #LI-LO1 #Reed #CVL

Marketplace & Marketing Manager Blackburn | £45,000-£60,000 + Bonus + Benefits A growing and ambitious product-led business is looking for a Marketing & Marketplace Manager to help lead the next phase of online growth across marketplace and digital channels. This is a highly commercial, hands-on role centred around driving marketplace performance, expanding product ranges and increasing online visibility across multiple ecommerce platforms. The business is genuinely open-minded to new ideas, innovation and giving the right person real ownership to help shape future growth. This is an opportunity for somebody who enjoys spotting trends, identifying opportunities and making a visible commercial impact within a growing entrepreneurial business. The Role Working closely with senior leadership, you'll take ownership of marketplace growth, ecommerce trading activity and digital marketing performance across multiple online channels. This role combines ecommerce trading, product development and digital marketing, with a strong focus on driving revenue growth through marketplace performance, product expansion and enhanced online visibility. Key responsibilities will include: • Driving growth across marketplace channels including Amazon, B&Q Marketplace, eBay, TikTok Shop and other online platforms Taking ownership of ecommerce trading performance, product visibility and online revenue growth Researching and developing extensions to existing product ranges, identifying commercially viable new products and working closely with the design team to bring ideas to market Monitoring marketplace analytics, conversion performance, customer behaviour and trading trends to identify growth opportunities Improving product listings, marketplace visibility and customer engagement across online channels Planning and executing seasonal marketing campaigns, promotional activity and social media initiatives Supporting the growth of brand awareness, digital engagement and online customer acquisition Managing and reviewing the performance of external digital marketing and marketplace agency partners Researching market trends, competitor activity and emerging ecommerce opportunities Supporting email marketing campaigns and wider customer communications Creating marketing tools and support materials for the retail field sales team * Maintaining strong and consistent brand messaging across all digital and marketplace channels About You We're looking for someone commercially curious, digitally minded and proactive, somebody who enjoys driving growth, developing products and building successful online marketplace channels. You'll ideally have a strong understanding of ecommerce trading, marketplace growth and digital marketing, combined with the ability to identify opportunities that improve online performance and commercial results. This role would suit somebody who enjoys working within a smaller entrepreneurial environment where they can genuinely influence growth, bring ideas to the table and take ownership across multiple areas of the business. You will ideally have: • Previous experience within an ecommerce, marketplace, online trading or digital growth role Experience driving growth across marketplace channels such as Amazon, eBay, TikTok Shop or similar platforms Strong understanding of ecommerce trading, marketplace optimisation and online customer engagement Experience supporting product development, range extensions or product launches from concept through to market A strong commercial mindset with the ability to identify product, marketing and marketplace growth opportunities Good understanding of digital marketing, social media and online brand growth Experience managing external digital or marketplace agency partners Confidence using analytics, trading data and customer insights to improve performance and support decision making Experience planning and executing seasonal campaigns and promotional activity Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with commercial, design and leadership teams A hands-on, proactive approach with the ability to thrive within a fast-moving business environment

We have been retained by one of our key clients to recruit a Shift Manager who will bring about significant improvements in their Darwen based site. Our client is a well-established and reputable manufacturer, that is part of a larger group. They are now looking for an experienced production professional to support their future growth on a rotating shift basis across days and nights. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to progress and develop their career further within a well-established organisation that is expanding and investing in growth and its staff. Role Responsibilities To establish, implement and sustain best practice across all production shifts. You will be responsible for: • Leading a multi disciplined team on shift, • Developing and mentoring core team members, • Ensuring that employees are engaged and motivated, • Driving and improving production performance to meet strategic goals, • Implementing and sustaining lean and CI process improvements at a practical level, • Establishing, monitoring, and improving core KPIs, • Improving the overall efficiencies, with a focus on OEE Currently a production leader within a quality driven manufacturer, you will be experienced in improving production operations but in a measured and consistent way that has ‘people’ at its forefront. You will be proven in improving processes and KPI performances and will have achieved this through employee engagement and development. You will be lean focussed and will be able to explain and implement lean at a practical level. You will be open, honest and transparent in terms of your core behaviours and will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. As an expanding organisation and one that is extremely entrepreneurial, you will be rewarded with an attractive salary and benefits. You will have the opportunity for future supported growth in the business alongside the expansion that you support. This is a shift based role where you will be required to work day shift and night shift on a rotating basis

Marketplace & Marketing Manager Blackburn | £45,000-£60,000 + Bonus + Benefits A growing and ambitious product-led business is looking for a Marketing & Marketplace Manager to help lead the next phase of online growth across marketplace and digital channels. This is a highly commercial, hands-on role centred around driving marketplace performance, expanding product ranges and increasing online visibility across multiple ecommerce platforms. The business is genuinely open-minded to new ideas, innovation and giving the right person real ownership to help shape future growth. This is an opportunity for somebody who enjoys spotting trends, identifying opportunities and making a visible commercial impact within a growing entrepreneurial business. The Role Working closely with senior leadership, you'll take ownership of marketplace growth, ecommerce trading activity and digital marketing performance across multiple online channels. This role combines ecommerce trading, product development and digital marketing, with a strong focus on driving revenue growth through marketplace performance, product expansion and enhanced online visibility. Key responsibilities will include: • Driving growth across marketplace channels including Amazon, B&Q Marketplace, eBay, TikTok Shop and other online platforms Taking ownership of ecommerce trading performance, product visibility and online revenue growth Researching and developing extensions to existing product ranges, identifying commercially viable new products and working closely with the design team to bring ideas to market Monitoring marketplace analytics, conversion performance, customer behaviour and trading trends to identify growth opportunities Improving product listings, marketplace visibility and customer engagement across online channels Planning and executing seasonal marketing campaigns, promotional activity and social media initiatives Supporting the growth of brand awareness, digital engagement and online customer acquisition Managing and reviewing the performance of external digital marketing and marketplace agency partners Researching market trends, competitor activity and emerging ecommerce opportunities Supporting email marketing campaigns and wider customer communications Creating marketing tools and support materials for the retail field sales team * Maintaining strong and consistent brand messaging across all digital and marketplace channels About You We're looking for someone commercially curious, digitally minded and proactive, somebody who enjoys driving growth, developing products and building successful online marketplace channels. You'll ideally have a strong understanding of ecommerce trading, marketplace growth and digital marketing, combined with the ability to identify opportunities that improve online performance and commercial results. This role would suit somebody who enjoys working within a smaller entrepreneurial environment where they can genuinely influence growth, bring ideas to the table and take ownership across multiple areas of the business. You will ideally have: • Previous experience within an ecommerce, marketplace, online trading or digital growth role Experience driving growth across marketplace channels such as Amazon, eBay, TikTok Shop or similar platforms Strong understanding of ecommerce trading, marketplace optimisation and online customer engagement Experience supporting product development, range extensions or product launches from concept through to market A strong commercial mindset with the ability to identify product, marketing and marketplace growth opportunities Good understanding of digital marketing, social media and online brand growth Experience managing external digital or marketplace agency partners Confidence using analytics, trading data and customer insights to improve performance and support decision making Experience planning and executing seasonal campaigns and promotional activity Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with commercial, design and leadership teams A hands-on, proactive approach with the ability to thrive within a fast-moving business environment What's in it for you? £45,000-£60,000 basic salary depending on experience Annual bonus opportunity Genuine autonomy and input into commercial and marketplace decision making A broad and varied role with the opportunity to shape products, marketing activity and marketplace growth across multiple channels The opportunity to work with enjoyable products within a well-established market that still offers exciting opportunities to reach new audiences A hands-on role with real ownership and the ability to directly influence business growth and direction

A leading UK supermarket chain is seeking an entrepreneurial Convenience Store Manager in Chorley.

Tangent International are urgently looking for a number of Radio Field Engineers to work 6 month rolling contracts based in United Kingdom (Various Locations).Bedford, Hertfordshire, Essex & North East London.South/South West London and South Coast Sussex.South/South East London and M23/M20 corridor

Dermatology Consultant – 2WW Clinics | Dorset 🌟.Help us reduce NHS waiting lists and deliver timely, compassionate care to patients across Dorset.We’re seeking experienced Dermatology Consultants and Specialty Doctors to support our busy Two-Week Wait (2WW) skin cancer clinics, working with a

Iron Mountain is seeking a skilled and experienced.In this role, you will be responsible for the lifecycle management, compliance, functionality, and security of our Apple ecosystem and Windows endpoints, specifically covering macOS, iOS, and iPadOS devices.You will act as a subject matter expert, o

As a Senior Surveyor, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of a wide range of technically diverse surveying projects.You will be responsible for managing survey activities from initial planning through to final delivery, while supporting and mentoring junior team members within a coll

KO2’s client, an innovative and fast-growing technology company, is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join their expanding team based in Blackburn.This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer with 3+ years commercial embedded software experience who is keen to work on cutting-edge pr

Senior Electrical Engineer – Vehicle Electrification & Electrical Systems – Surrey – £70k to £90k.Surrey (Primarily On-site with 1 day remote flexibility).An advanced engineering business specialising in vehicle electrification, low-volume vehicle programmes and bespoke automotive engineerin

Data Engineer / London / Hybrid / Energy Trading.A growing B2B energy supplier operating at the forefront of the UK energy market is investing heavily in its.Data Engineer with strong Apache Airflow experience.This is a great opportunity to join a.ETL/ELT workflows in Python and SQL.Collaborating wi

VIKASO LTD is a UK-based robotics company redefining how industrial robots are deployed, controlled, and scaled.We are building next-generation hardware and software platforms that abstract complexity, standardise integration, and enable rapid adoption of robotics across manufacturing and logistics

Develop your career in a role where you’ll take the lead in delivering high quality, patient focused diagnostic services.As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist with extensive experience in haematology, you will provide expert guidance while working in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment

At Tersus through Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day.We're looking for an Asbestos Surveyor who will conduct a full range of asbestos surveying duties across domestic, commercial and industrial pro

Solutions Architect – Software.United Kingdom | Full-Time | Hybrid/Flexible Working.We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to join a high-performing technology team delivering secure, scalable, and innovative software solutions within complex cloud and cyber environments.This role is id

Hatched Talent Solutions is supporting a growing and well-established organisation in the appointment of a Laundry Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team.This opportunity is ideal for a skilled and dependable engineer who enjoys hands-on problem-solving, maintaining high operational sta

WARNING: for this role candidates who require company support to legally live and work in the UK cannot be considered.Must hold ILR/British passport.Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) eligible.Are you passionate about building seamless digital experiences that transform how organisations op

Launch Your QA Career: Software Testing Work Placement at London Success Academy (Remote + Live Finale) (10 Positions).Location: Remote + In-Person Finale | 📅 Duration: 4 Weeks | 📆 Dates: June 2026.Limited Spots – Apply Now to Secure Your Place!.Are you passionate about delivering flawless s

AssocRICS Residential Surveyor – Home Based.Are you an AssocRICS Residential Surveyor with at least 1 year post-qualification experience looking for flexibility, autonomy, and the chance to work with a highly supportive team?.We are working with a well-established national surveying practice with

Hybrid role - home based with travel across sites in the North East, London, Reading, and Glasgow.Strong salary and car/allowance & private healthcare.Here at ISS, as a leading Facilities Management (FM) provider, we are looking to recruit a Principal Engineer to lead our burgeoning Healthcare portf

Role - Environmental Advisor (Outside IR35).This role will be construction site based and is responsible for conducting all site-based project related activities within the Environmental scope.He/she shall analyse and consider the requirements of the contract and support the other project members in

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a newly established and ambitious fire engineering consultancy delivering technically driven solutions across the construction and property sectors.With strong growth plans already in motion, the business is seeking a Fire Engineer looking to accelerate the

Are you a hands-on software engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems?.Do you want to shape software that connects with advanced hardware systems?.Would you like to mentor others while staying close to the code?.This is a great opportunity to take ownership of meaningful software, influ

Clinic Manager – Boutique Luxury Aesthetics Clinic | West London.A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a high-end, doctor-led aesthetic clinic in West London as Clinic Manager — leading all aspects of performance across sales processes, operations, team management, service delivery, financi

Locum Opportunity: Band 7 Hospital Pharmacist – West Midlands 🚨.One of my NHS clients in the West Midlands is urgently seeking an experienced.Immediate start – ongoing contract.Previous NHS hospital experience is essential.If you’re available and meet the criteria, I’d love to receive you

Medify is a mission-driven EdTech company widening access to medicine and healthcare careers.Our platform supports thousands of learners preparing for high-stakes admissions exams, and our engineering team plays a critical role in delivering reliable, scalable, and high-quality learning experiences.

Drive Manufacturing Excellence.We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded.New Product Introduction (NPI) function within a fast-paced, high-mix electronic manufacturing environment.This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for ensuring the seamless transition of products from design t

We are looking for GenAI and Agentic Engineers to join a leading global business and technology transformation consultancy within its Data Science and AI practice.This role focuses on the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of intelligent systems that combine Generative AI models, agentic

Lead AV Installation Engineer – This is a new role in where you will be working for the pre-eminent AV systems integrator in London who specialise in the high end bespoke residential AV market.The company offer some of the best training available in the country when it comes to AV systems, this wi

UK-Based Software Engineers — Remote Contract (AI Research Projects).Remote (UK-based only) | 📊 Project-based | ⚡ Flexible hours.AI systems through high-quality training data and technical evaluation work.Contribute to AI training data and evaluation tasks.Collaborate with senior engineers on

Quality Engineer – HVDC & Platform Systems:.As a Quality Engineer specialising in HVDC and Platform Systems, you will act as the project-level authority for quality assurance across critical systems.While embedded within the central quality function, you will operate in close alignment with the HV

Northell leverages artificial intelligence to harness the power of data, enhance organizational processes, and empower teams.By combining expertise in business and technology, Northell drives growth, efficiency, and connectivity within organizations.Their approach focuses on delivering tangible resu

Theatre HCA - NHS Insourcing Opportunity.Are you a Theatre HCA with experience in surgical or perioperative settings, looking for additional weekend work? Here at 18 Week Support, we have an exciting opportunity to support a well-established NHS Trust in the Hampshire area within a busy Urology serv

Company Van (Personal Use Included).Overtime Opportunities + Call-Out Rota.Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (increasing with service).Enhanced Pension + Bonus Scheme + Health Cash Plan.Ongoing Training & Development.We are working with a well-established and highly respected business within the standby

Founding Partner | UK Industrial Safety & Advanced Robotics | Stealth Launch | Confidential Search.Our client is preparing the UK launch of a category-defining advisory practice at the intersection of industrial safety, advanced robotics, and emerging regulatory frameworks.We are retained on an excl

Platform/DevOps Engineer Role - GCP.We’re looking for a hands-on Platform / DevOps Engineer with deep experience running production workloads on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).This role is for someone who enjoys building, automating, and operating cloud-native platforms - not just designing them.Y

Work with a close team of passionate GPU architects with a relentless focus on efficiency.Understand industry trends and their impact on the GPU.Communicate with other stakeholders to gather new ideas and requirements for our GPUs.Be responsible for the investigation, specification and delivery of d

Job Title: CAD / BIM Technician – Infrastructure & Telecommunications.A CAD / BIM Technician is required to support the delivery of infrastructure and telecommunications design solutions across multiple projects.The role involves producing, maintaining, and updating technical drawings and BIM mode

Locum Occupational Therapist – Adult Social Care.Flexible / Hybrid (Local Authority based).Locum (Full-time, part-time considered).We are currently working with a forward-thinking Local Authority to appoint an experienced.Adult Social Care service during a period of increased demand.This is an exc

Up to £200,000 + Bonus + Full Benefits.Join a leading global hedge fund where technology and quantitative research are at the heart of investment strategy.As a Python Quantitative Developer, you’ll operate at the intersection of engineering and trading — partnering directly with Portfolio Manag

IVF Consultant / Consultant in Reproductive Medicine.The IVF Consultant will act as a senior clinician within a private fertility clinic, delivering high-quality, patient-centred reproductive medicine services while supporting clinic growth, reputation, and regulatory excellence.The role combines ad

Location Remote (UK) — must be within easy reach of North London for initial training .This is a role at the heart of how we look after our patients.You’ll be the first voice many of them hear, often .You’ll work closely with our physiotherapy team, scheduling visits across the UK, handlin

Full-time | Remote with trips to.Join us at Fastino as we build the next generation of LLMs.Our team, boasting alumni from Google Research, Apple, Stanford, and Cambridge is on a mission to develop specialized, efficient AI.Fastino's GLiNER family of open source models has been downloaded more than

AgileSource are looking for 2 Senior Full Stack Developers to join a growing IT Consultancy.This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Full Stack Developer looking to start on a contract while having a clear pathway into a permanent, long-term position.We are looking for someone to initially come

Transport Exchange Group Ltd (TEG) is looking for passionate and ambitious graduates and postgraduates with a real drive to learn, grow, and progress quickly to join our dynamic development programme.The 12-month program is designed to unlock your potential and provide a strong foundation for a thri