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NPD Manager Competitive + Excellent Benefits Package Hertfordshire NPD Manager – Own the Development Journey from Concept to Launch Are you someone who doesn’t just love food – but lives and breathes it? Do you track the latest food trends before they hit the shelves, and find yourself wondering how you’d do it better? If so, you might have just found your perfect next step. This is a tasty opportunity to join a global food business as they continue to invest in innovation and growth. They’re looking for a driven, energetic, and commercially astute NPD Manager to join a high-performing team that delivers real innovation – not just product tweaks, but true concept-to-launch development. So, what’s the role? You’ll report directly to the Head of Development and will be trusted to take the reins on end-to-end product development projects. You’ll be: • Leading the NPD critical path – from kitchen bench to customer launch., • Acting as a key customer-facing contact – building trust, handling detail and delivering on deadlines, • Collaborating with internal teams across Commercial, Technical, and Supply Chain to make sure what’s promised gets delivered., • Preparing for customer presentations – using insight and creativity to pitch winning concepts., • Ensuring all documentation, systems and BRC processes are followed to the letter (not just ticking boxes – but getting it right)., • Bringing competitor awareness and food trend insight to the table – keeping innovation fresh and commercially relevant. What makes you the right fit? • You’ve got NPD experience in a food manufacturing or supply role – maybe as an NPD Technologist, NPD Executive, or Assistant NPD Manager., • You’re food degree qualified and confident working with suppliers, retailers, and internal teams., • Detail matters to you – you’re organised, solutions-focused, and thrive in a fast-paced environment., • Strong commercial awareness – you understand the balance between creativity and margin., • Communication is your superpower – both with customers and colleagues., • You’re curious, passionate about food, and love keeping ahead of trends., • You’ve got a driving licence and are happy to travel (UK and occasionally global). What’s in it for you? • A collaborative culture where your ideas are heard, and your development is supported., • Opportunities to grow – in the UK and globally Why now? This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to make your mark in a fast-moving business that values entrepreneurial thinking and innovation. You’ll be joining a team that delivers, in a company that’s investing in people, products, and the future. Ready to bring your passion for food to a global stage? Click apply to submit your CV or get in touch with Rachel for further details REF RLS59727

Sportswear Apparel Designer Hertfordshire – Multi‑Brand Sportswear Management Company £30,000 to £35,000 + Hybrid Permanent Design for champions. Create for the world. We are recruiting for a multi‑brand sportswear powerhouse working with elite sports teams, iconic brands and international retailers. We’re on the hunt for a Sportswear Apparel Designer with proven garment design expertise to join our tight‑knit, high‑performing creative team. What you’ll be doing • Partner with the Head of Product and General Manager to take briefs from sports clubs and translate them into standout kit designs., • Dive deep into club culture, locations, and fanbase history to create authentic, bespoke concepts., • Present your ideas with confidence to clients — taking feedback, refining designs, and securing product sign‑off., • Collaborate with the Senior Garment Technician and our supply base to bring your vision to life — from tech packs to product fittings., • Work across multiple brands, balancing on‑field performance wear with commercial collections for global retail., • Liaise directly with factories across the Far East, Europe, and the UK, keeping production timelines on track and quality standards high. What you’ll bring • 5+ years’ experience in the clothing industry across Product and Design., • Proven skill in Photoshop, Illustrator, and Excel., • Solid understanding of product construction, fit, materials, and production processes., • Confidence communicating with senior stakeholders and external partners.

Job Description: Workplace Consultant Job Title Workplace Consultant — Corporate Department Sales Location St Albans – JPA HQ Reporting to Head of Sales and Marketing Working Hours 09:00 – 17:30, Monday – Friday Remote / Field Working • 3 days per week onsite with clients, • Monday is office-based at HQ., • One additional flex day (office or home), excluding Mondays. Company Overview JPA Workspaces designs and delivers sustainable workplace solutions for some of the UK’s most ambitious businesses. Whether it’s a fast-growth fintech, a creative media group, a global consultancy, Higer education institution or the NHS we help clients create agile, attractive environments that reflect their brand, support hybrid working and perform commercially. Backed by 50 years of trading experience, our corporate offer blends design insight, operational excellence and ESG leadership into one seamless, strategic service. Our job is to make our clients’ spaces work harder — for people, for planet, and for performance. Role Focus This role is all about reactivating and maximising the value of corporate accounts — a mix of high-potential but underperforming clients, lapsed contacts, previously successful accounts that have stalled and new business. Your mission is to: Deliver Gross Profit target – Can be achieved in several ways • Re-engage – Audit each account, understand what’s worked (and what hasn’t), rebuild contact with key decision-makers, and reposition JPA as a strategic partner., • Re-energise – Identify fresh opportunities within each client — from minor reconfigurations to major refits — and put JPA front and centre for upcoming workplace projects., • Reposition – Lead with insight, not just product. Use our sustainable credentials, design capability and client-first mindset to open doors and elevate conversations beyond price and procurement., • Revive and Grow – Take each account on a journey — from low or no engagement to active, high-trust relationships delivering consistent gross profit., • Open New – Through prospecting and working leads passed you will work solutions through to close and then open the accounts for further spend. This is about working qualified opportunities, working smart — deepening client relationships, spotting latent potential, and making strategic account management your superpower. Key Objectives • Hit 100% of agreed gross-profit target (see KPI document)., • Engage all stakeholders relevant to workplace strategy —C-suite influencers., • Build, manage and execute tailored growth plans for each assigned account., • Deliver consistent touchpoints across your portfolio — including check-ins, reviews and pipeline planning sessions., • Increase volume and value of workplace opportunities through strategic account development. Operational Excellence You’ll work cross-functionally to deliver outstanding client experiences: • End-to-end sales responsibility – manage bd, sales process, build a pipeline and closing to deliver target, • Sales Support & Design – Provide clear briefs, written deliverables, timelines and agreed formats, • Client Services & Project Ops – Align on delivery dates, aftercare, and ongoing support Macro Responsibilities • Daily sales activity – calling, outreach and meetings, • Account Planning – Own and execute strategic growth plans across named accounts, • Performance Reporting – Monthly pipeline and activity reporting; quarterly territory SWOT, • Client Engagement – Run quarterly satisfaction reviews and feed results into continuous improvement, • CRM & Forecasting – Maintain high data hygiene in HubSpot; ensure follow-ups are actioned within 24 hours, • Continuous Improvement – Share client feedback and market intel with the team to refine offers and positioning Your Skills & Competencies Your Soft Skills • Skilled communicator who can navigate commercial and creative conversations with ease, • Curious, empathetic and commercially aware, • Organised and reliable, with a high sense of personal ownership, • HubSpot or CRM power-user with strong admin discipline, • Experience in interpreting client spend data and growth patterns, • Awareness of key trends in workplace design, sustainability and hybrid working, • Familiarity with the procurement landscape in private sector organisations, • At least 4 years sales experience it doesnt need to be in contract furniture but does need to be solution selling. Your Career Development • Clear pathway to Senior Workplace Consultant based on performance, impact, and leadership, • Ongoing CPD across sustainability, workplace consultancy and strategic account development Salary is £40 - £45k depending on experience

Enjoy a career without limits, earning up to 75% of your billing. We are seeking legal professionals that are keen to work on a consultancy, fee sharing basis. Taylor Rose is a top 60 law firm with over 25 offices nationwide. We are offering you a unique opportunity to take back control of your life and earnings. Choose to work from home, one of our offices or both! We are looking for individuals and groups of Solicitors, FCILEx or Licensed Conveyancers who have expertise in residential or commercial property in the private and/or public sectors with 4 years PQE + to join our consultancy Why choose us? • Earn up to 75% of what you bill; your split will not drop below 70%., • Referral of larger and established clients, • Immediate access to our accreditations and lender panels, • Choose your own clients, fees, hours and volume of work., • Work from home, 100 days access to hot-desking facilities., • PII cover up to £20 million., • Access to nationwide offices and meeting rooms., • Free calls through our app., • Fully optimised CMS and electronic systems., • Access to business development., • Dedicated liaison team., • Technical head for ops, legal support and training. And much more. So, if you want a career without limits and freedom, then we may be your next move. To find out more, contact us now to chat confidentially with one of our advisors. PS If you have less than 4 years experience you may be able to join us as a fee earning consultant, contact us for more details.

Charwin Homes Ltd is a new residential developer looking to deliver some exciting new projects across the Home Counties in Bedfordshire, Essex, Norfolk and the Midlands in Leicestershire. With a strong financially secured pipeline of ongoing and upcoming developments, where we now have a new opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our new exciting team at our office based near Royston, Hertfordshire. The Role We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor or someone with the proven experience ready to step up into a Quantity Surveyors role who has worked within the private developer environment and who can take full ownership of the commercial process across currently four high-end residential projects. This is a hands-on role so you must be comfortable managing everything from the initial procurement process to final accounts independently. You will play a vital role across our own developments, ensuring cost control, contractual compliance, and commercial efficiency at all stages. Key Responsibilities • Working closely with other departments, including Development and Construction, you will attend design meetings to advise on all areas that may have a cost implication., • Attend development meetings when appropriate, contract pre-start and subcontract package review meetings., • Upon receipt of Contract Documentation, you will be responsible for checking all contract drawings to identify errors, omissions, anomalies and areas where unnecessary cost may arise., • Receive initial tender information and assist in the preparation of the proposed tender lists and updating of subsequent procurement programmes., • Distribute design information packages and tender drawings, whilst preparing all tender documentation and letters including carrying out preliminary checks on subcontractors and preparing & closely monitoring Procurement Trackers., • Preparing construction cost analysis, which includes analysis of quotations resulting from the tender enquiry, requesting additional and outstanding information as required., • Assess site staffing levels and build programmes with the Head of Construction to ascertain preliminary costs, including collating all cost information and preparing the start on site budget., • Prepare stage payment schedules to assist in the financing of the works., • Carry out pre-order meetings including all necessary Health & Safety requirements, finalising a tender sum and agreeing a stage payment schedule for payment purposes before preparing all contract documentation and placing the order., • Place subcontractor orders, including interviews and checking references on selected subcontractors. You will then negotiate the contract sum within the budget, including finalising costs to cover all late variations., • Issue variation orders and design changes alongside providing cost advice on major variations prior to issue. You will issue revised contract drawings to subcontractors; negotiating the cost of variations including liaising between Buyers and Build Team, • Check all costs posted to each contract, collate and reconcile all costs resulting from subcontract works, variation orders, site instructions, material order and preliminary / running costs. This will include providing monthly analysis of costs and identify possible areas of over expenditure at future dates., • Check and arrange subcontractor payments, obtaining necessary authorisation for passing payments for all elements of subcontractor works. You will agree final accounts with subcontractors, ensuring all works have been carried out within budget and analysing costs to assist on future estimates., • Take responsibility for the preparation of documents for the basis of external valuation with the client's agent (CSA, Stage payment schedule, Tick offs)., • Liaise with the Customer Service department on post-completion defects, providing cost advice where necessary., • Attend site meetings, project team meetings, subcontractor meetings and surveying meetings as required., • Any other reasonable duties as directed by your line manager to support the wider teams, i.e. Procurement Tracker, Recovery, CVRs and Cash Flows. What We’re Looking For Form You • 5+ years’ experience in quantity surveying, preferably with a private/plc residential developer., • HNC/HND in Surveying MCIOB (or working toward) preferred., • Capable of running multiple projects., • Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality., • Excellent IT, analytical and communication skills., • Strong mathematical ability., • Ability to assess and analyse information with a good business sense., • Good understanding of budget management., • Negotiating and networking skills., • MS Suite and COINS user proven experience., • Enthusiasm, Flexibility., • Able to work within a busy team and under pressure., • Good team working skills., • Accurate with an eye for detail with methodical approach., • Willing to work extra to meet deadlines, as and when the business needs require it., • Based within commutable distance to Royston, Hertfordshire Area and willing to travel to sites across the Home Counties, Beds, Essex, Norfolk, Leicestershire. Why Join Charwin Homes Ltd? • Be a key figure in our business from the start and helping shape the future of the commercial arm of a fast-growing private developer., • Collaborate with a forward-thinking team across diverse, exciting projects, • Competitive salary, pension, car/car allowance, health cover and performance bonus, • Long-term growth with progression opportunities within the company We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the stated closing date, should we receive sufficient applications. Charwin Homes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religious practice or any other perceived differences. A copy of our Equal Opportunities Policy is available upon request.

Head of Property (Receivership-Focused Role) Location: Hertfordshire Contract: Full-time, permanent, hybrid working Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience About the Role An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced property lawyer to lead a growing Property department within a respected, forward-thinking practice. This role is ideal for a senior solicitor seeking a leadership position with a strong commercial focus, particularly in acting for receivers in property transactions. The successful candidate will oversee both residential and commercial property matters, but a significant proportion of the caseload will involve acting for receivers (including mortgagees in possession) on property sales, disposals, and related matters. This is a rare opportunity to lead a department at the forefront of an increasingly important area of property law, advising on and managing sales for receivers where properties are sold to recover debts or manage distressed assets. What You’ll Do • Lead and manage a busy Property team, supporting and developing junior lawyers., • Handle a caseload focused primarily on receivership and mortgagee-in-possession transactions, often involving sales by auction, portfolio disposals, and high-value assets., • Advise receivers, lenders, and insolvency professionals on the legal, practical, and commercial aspects of selling properties under receivership., • Oversee both residential and commercial conveyancing, ensuring smooth execution from instruction to completion., • Drive departmental growth, client engagement, and process innovation., • Maintain regulatory and professional standards, ensuring the firm’s continued reputation for quality and integrity. About You • At least 7+ years’ PQE in property law (residential and commercial)., • Strong experience with receivership sales, mortgagee-in-possession matters, or distressed asset transactions., • Proven leadership or supervisory experience., • Excellent communication skills and commercial awareness., • A proactive approach to client management and business development. Why This Role Stands Out • Receivership Expertise – You’ll become a key point of contact for receiver clients, advising on all aspects of property disposal, risk management, and compliance in line with best practice., • Strategic Leadership – Shape and grow a property department with strong market potential., • Progressive Culture – Work within a collaborative, ambitious, and supportive team., • Flexibility – Hybrid working based in Hertfordshire, offering a balance between professional challenge and quality of life.

Demand Planner | Ocado Logistics | Hatfield (Hybrid) 📍 Hybrid – 2 days per week in Hatfield Head Office #LI-ST1 #LI-HYBRID #LI-OL At Ocado Logistics, we’re not just delivering groceries — we’re transforming the way the world shops. Our technology, data-driven decisions, and customer-first approach put us at the cutting edge of retail innovation. We’re looking for a Demand Planner who wants to make a real impact. If you love turning data into action, building strong supplier relationships, and keeping supply chains running like clockwork, this role is for you. Why This Role Matters As our Demand Planner, you’ll: • Shape the supply chain for ~2,500 products, • Drive forecasts, availability, and fulfilment KPIs, • Collaborate with trading teams and suppliers to keep products flowing, • Analyse trends and recommend improvements that make a difference every day You’ll play a critical role in ensuring customers get what they want, when they want it - all while improving efficiency, reducing waste, and supporting exciting promotions and new product launches. What You’ll Be Doing • Lead demand and forecast planning across our product range, • Use data to meet key KPIs for availability, waste, and fulfilment, • Build strong supplier partnerships and run performance reviews, • Optimise delivery schedules and buying processes, • Support promotional, seasonal, and new product planning, • Analyse trends, spot opportunities, and recommend improvements, • Be a key point of contact for supply chain queries, • Collaborate on process development and system improvements About You • Experience in FMCG, supply chain, merchandising, or logistics, • Skilled in demand forecasting and data analysis, • Confident communicator and relationship builder, • Strong Excel and IT skills, • Organised, adaptable, and proactive in fast-paced environments, • Able to make independent decisions, • Flexible to work occasional weekends on a rota Bonus Points: • Commercial acumen and supplier management experience, • Experience in e-commerce or large-scale retail supply chains Why You’ll Love Working Here • Flexible hybrid working with 30 days ‘work from anywhere’ per year, • 25 days holiday, rising to 27 after 5 years, • Pension – up to 7% employer contributions, • Private medical insurance & income protection, • Employee Assistance Programme & wellbeing apps, • Family-friendly policies, • Share schemes and free shares, • 15% discount on Ocado.com and partner retailers, • Free shuttle buses and Cycle to Work Scheme At Ocado Group, we celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Everyone is welcome - regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Regional Commercial Manager Up to £110k + Package South London We are seeking an experienced and strategic Regional Commercial Manager to lead our business growth and profitability efforts. This role reports directly into the Commercial Director and will head up circa £60m PA with a geographical focus on South London / below. The ideal candidate will oversee all aspects of commercial operations, drive revenue generation, and ensure the successful execution of business strategies. This role requires a dynamic leader with strong financial acumen, negotiation skills, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders. Joining an business that is going through a huge period of growth, this is an exciting opportunity to join a company and make your own stamp. Responsibilities/Accountabilities: • Managing a team of Commercial Managers across 3 main contracts – planned, retrofit and repairs, • Develop and implement commercial strategies aligned with company objectives., • Analyse market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities., • Set financial targets and develop plans to achieve them., • Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities., • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders., • Negotiate and manage contracts to maximize profitability and minimize risk., • Oversee pricing strategies, cost control, and profit margins., • Monitor and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial performance., • Prepare and present financial and commercial reports to senior management., • Ensure efficient execution of commercial processes and projects., • Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., marketing, sales, operations) to align goals and deliver results., • Monitor and assess the performance of ongoing projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards., • Identify and mitigate potential risks in contracts and partnerships., • Ensure compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements., • Lead, mentor, and develop the commercial team to achieve departmental goals., • Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability. Qualifications/Skills: • Proven track record in a commercial or business management role, with experience in social housing., • Strong financial and analytical skills with a deep understanding of P&L management., • Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills., • Strategic thinker with the ability to translate insights into actionable plans., • Knowledge of industry regulations Key Competentices: • Leadership and team management, • Problem-solving and decision-making, • Business acumen and strategic planning, • Attention to detail and organisational skills, • Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environment Our team is made stronger by the unique backgrounds, experiences, and ideas that each individual brings to the table. We believe in fostering a space where all identities are celebrated and respected.

Alexander Steele are delighted to bring to market an exciting commercial role with a market leading food manufacturer who supply the UKs leading supermarket groups with the highest quality products and as National Account Manager you will be part of dynamic high performance commercial team. Whats on Offer: • Salary up to £50k, • 10% Bonus, • Long term personal & career development, • Hybrid work, 1-2 days from home and 3-4 days in Head Office based in Hertfordshire, • Pension, • 33 days holiday, • Healthcare Plan The Role: Ideally our client is looking for a commercial professional who wants to step up into Account Management, we our focused on trying attract individuals who are career minded and ready for the next step in a more senior role. As a National Account Manager, you will be responsible for managing retail accounts and ensuring the long-term success of the company's relationship with them. You will liaise between customer and cross-functional internal teams to ensure the timely and successful delivery of solutions according to customer needs. Reporting into the Head of Commercial and part of this dynamic team, this role would offer you an opportunity to work on a high value account, this experience and insight would be a great vehicle for long term career development. The Person: • You must have proven experience as a Account Executive or in a similar role with relevant commercial and business awareness ideally in an FMCG business supplying major retailers, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Strong organizational and time management skills., • Ability to work independently and as part of a team., • Results-driven and customer-focused mindset. So if this role is of interest then please forward your CV by applying through this advert, if you want to discuss the opportunity in more detail then please call Giuseppe Leo at Alexander Steel on 07857 348079 or email him confidentially at This a fantastic role with a brilliant business, we look forward to hearing from you.

Key Account Manager – Data Centres / UPS Systems Location: Field-based (UK-wide, with head office in Hertfordshire) Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Car Allowance + Benefits Are you an experienced Key Account Manager or Sales professional with a background in UPS systems, power electronics, or data centre infrastructure? An established global technology business is seeking a Key Account Manager to join their growing power and data centre solutions division. This is an excellent opportunity to manage a substantial portfolio of existing customers across the UK and Europe, providing strategic account management, technical support, and commercial leadership across mission-critical markets. As Key Account Manager – Data Centres / UPS Systems, you will: • Take full ownership of a large portfolio of existing customers within the data centre and critical power sectors., • Maintain and strengthen long-term relationships with major accounts, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction and retention., • Identify new opportunities for growth within existing customers by introducing additional products and services such as UPS systems, cooling solutions, PDUs, and data racks., • Work closely with internal engineering, technical, and service teams to ensure seamless delivery of complex projects and system upgrades., • Understand each client’s operational requirements, providing tailored technical and commercial solutions that add value., • Prepare account development plans, forecasts, and performance reports to support business objectives., • Collaborate with channel partners, distributors, and contractors to ensure customers receive full project and aftersales support., • Represent the company at client meetings, trade events, and industry forums to strengthen brand presence and awareness. Key Skills Required for this Key Account Manager – Data Centres / UPS System job: • Extensive experience in account management, business development, or technical sales within UPS systems, power electronics, or data centre infrastructure., • Proven success in managing and growing large customer portfolios within data centres, telecoms, or other mission-critical environments., • Strong technical understanding of UPS, DC power, and cooling systems., • Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, with a customer-first approach., • Self-motivated, proactive, and commercially focused, capable of working independently., • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively across the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global business that is investing heavily in growth across the UK data centre market. You’ll be responsible for nurturing key customer relationships, driving account growth, and contributing to the success of a leading power solutions provider. To apply for this Key Account Manager – Data Centres / UPS Systems role, please send your CV to Or call 01582 878828 / 07961 158786 for more information.