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An exciting opportunity has become available for a commercially focused and analytical Head of Commercial Finance. Reporting directly to the CFO, the primary purpose of this role is to partner with the Retail and Buying teams to support the delivery of the organisation's commercial objectives in a profitable and sustainable manner. Key Responsibilities • Support strategic decision-making by providing high-quality, accurate, and timely business information., • Understand, evaluate, and communicate the financial implications of key decisions, including impacts on profit and loss, cash flow, and overall business performance., • Analyse and interpret large volumes of financial and operational data, drawing meaningful conclusions and identifying risks and opportunities., • Lead the forecasting and budgeting process, working closely with the Financial Controller to ensure commercial risks and opportunities are identified and managed effectively., • Partner with the Retail team to drive sales, margin, and profitability through insightful financial analysis and constructive challenge., • Support the Buying team in understanding financial performance and identifying commercial opportunities., • Develop and deliver robust store profitability reporting and analysis., • Create and manage internal benchmarking information to support performance improvement initiatives., • Lead the financial evaluation of key investment and capital expenditure decisions, including tracking return on investment., • Support the month-end process through the delivery of commercial insight and analytics, including ownership of commercial finance areas such as rebates., • Participate in and support finance-related projects as required.The Ideal Candidate Will Have, • CIMA or ACCA qualification with a minimum of three years' post-qualified experience., • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex operational and financial data and translate findings into actionable recommendations., • Previous experience within a retail finance environment., • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills., • A proven ability to build strong relationships with non-finance stakeholders and communicate effectively across all levels of the business., • A proactive approach combined with the confidence to provide constructive challenge and support commercial decision-making., • The ability to work effectively in a complex, fast-paced environment and present information clearly to both financial and non-financial audiences., • Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge assumptions and articulate risks and alternative scenarios., • A flexible, pragmatic approach and the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities., • A desire to learn, embrace new challenges, and thrive in a dynamic business environment. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Function: | Meta Ads | Performance Creative | Content Strategy | Drive performance creative for D2C brands Reports to: Head of Performance Location: Hybrid - Hambi Media HQ, Oval, Central London Compensation: £40,000 - £60,000 Overview: Hambi Media Ltd is now the leading performance creative agency for e-commerce brands in the UK, boasting a team of 40+ high-performing A-Players. With over £100M spent on creative across Meta and TikTok ads, our clients include Heights, Surreal, 47 Skin, Nutrition Geeks, Mindful Chef and many more. We’re proud to be one of the few D2C creative agencies housing in-house design, production, strategy, and UGC teams under one roof. Our small and fresh team was born in the world of advertising and film; bringing an exciting blend of creativity and ad strategy. We offer a range of bespoke top-of-funnel brand services for our clients, including performance and creative, high-production video, and design. As your growth partner, we strategise, ideate, create, and optimise exceptional creative content, including UGC, high-production, design, and motion graphic ads. We pride ourselves on being a one-stop performance creative solution, acting as an in-house creative team for our clients. The Role: As a Content Strategist, you’ll develop content systems that drive measurable performance. You’ll analyse creative data, understand buyer behaviour, and translate insights into content frameworks, narratives, hooks, and scripts that generate results across Meta and TikTok. You’ll work with designers, editors, creators, and media teams to deliver end-to-end content direction. • 3+ years of experience in a content / creative strategy or social media marketing role, preferably in an agency setting, • Proven track record of developing successful creative campaigns, • Preferred experience working within performance creative, media buying or D2C/ E-commerce advertising, • Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis and reporting, • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate creative ideas and strategies to clients and internal teams, • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects at once, • Knowledge of digital marketing platforms, especially Meta, and understanding of performance marketing principles and theory Responsibilities: • Develop and execute social media performance creative strategies that align with our client's business objectives., • Conceptualise and execute performance creative campaigns for Meta ad campaigns (such as UGC, high-production ads, motion graphic ads and static design ads)., • Understand what makes creative convert and continually be looking to optimise creative performance within ad campaigns on Meta and Tiktok, familiarity with soft and hard ad matrices., • Scripting and briefing creative for D2C campaigns., • Utilise creative data to measure and report on campaign performance, and provide actionable insights and recommendations to optimise future campaigns., • Work closely with a Account Manager to ensure the quality and effectiveness of our creative deliverables ., • Stay up-to-date on industry trends, market research, and consumer insights to inform our creative strategies., • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including account management, media buying, and production, to deliver integrated creative campaigns that drive results., • Participate in client meetings to discuss campaign performance, creative recommendations, and strategic planning., • Contribute to the development and implementation of Hambi Media's overall creative vision and strategy., • Manage multiple projects at once, prioritising and delegating tasks as needed to ensure timely and effective delivery of client work., • Have the ability to confidently Write and edit ad copy and scripts for a variety of formats, including UGC, design, and video ads., • You will be responsible for creating intricate and in-depth briefs for user generated content (UGC) creators., • Ability to understand human psychology, sociology & why people buy things. Attitude: You, • Will take complete ownership of successes and failures, with a growth-first approach that prioritises client outcomes., • Commercially minded, always looking for ways to create more value for clients and the agency., • Confident in leading communications, setting the tone for client relationships, and influencing strategy., • Are entrepreneurial with the ability to see the bigger picture., • Have a proactive solution based mindset, allowing you to positively influence change., • Have exceptional attention to detail., • Confidence in building long-term relationships with your client base are able to work pro-actively prioritising tasks efficiently., • Enjoys participating in a collaborative office with regular team building events and social activities., • Go above and beyond., • Thrive in a fast paced startup environment., • Client Portfolio: Work with a diverse range of D2C and e-commerce brands, spanning multiple niches and continents., • Exceptional Team: Collaborate with a world-class team of motivated and high-performing individuals., • Career Growth: Enjoy opportunities for rapid career progression in a fast-growing agency., • Work-Life Balance: 27 days paid holiday (plus your birthday off), hybrid working, and flexibility to work abroad for up to 30 days., • Comprehensive Benefits: Private health and dental insurance, company pension scheme, and structured training programs., • Dynamic Culture: A fun, happiness-driven environment with regular team-building activities., • Hybrid working: We have a beautiful office in Oval, Central London.

ABOUT US Since launching in 2014 with the creation of the first shelf-stable cold brew, Minor Figures has focused on creating innovative, plant-based products for a more delicious future. Our signature Barista Oat range can be found on the bar at over 10,000 independent coffee shops around the world, and our full line-up of products is available in thousands of stores across four continents. Minor Figures has been B Corp Certified since 2022. We are growing rapidly and have ambitious plans to expand our reach across grocery and wholesale, as well as independent retail channels. We are looking for curious, commercially sharp individuals who can build relationships, drive growth and help us take Minor Figures to the next level in grocery and wholesale. If you are passionate about food and drink, and ready to make an impact, we would love to hear from you. ABOUT THE ROLE As our grocery and wholesale National Account Manager, you will take ownership of our wholesale and grocery channel across the UK, managing existing relationships and unlocking new opportunities to drive growth. You will work with national and regional wholesalers, delivered wholesale groups, and buying groups to grow sales and distribution across the independent retail and foodservice landscape. You will work closely with our Sales, Marketing and Operations teams to build strong joint business plans, deliver account targets and activate campaigns that resonate with our customers. This is a high-impact role for someone who loves working with a wide range of partners and thrives on developing lasting relationships. WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR Although no two days will be the same, your main responsibilities will include: • Own and manage the P&L for all wholesale & grocery accounts in the UK., • Build and manage relationships with key wholesale & grocery customers, including national and regional grocery & wholesalers, delivered wholesalers and buying groups., • Deliver distribution gains and maximise opportunities for NPD listings and core range expansion., • Develop and execute joint business plans with key grocery & wholesale partners., • Lead promotional planning and activation, including price promotions, incentives and marketing campaigns., • Track and analyse account performance, providing regular insight and recommendations to optimise results., • Identify and open new grocery & wholesale customers to expand Minor Figures’ distribution footprint., • Collaborate with internal teams on demand planning, forecasting, marketing, operations and supply chain., • Represent Minor Figures at key trade shows, events and customer meetings. ABOUT YOUR TEAM You will report to the Head of Grocery UK & Ireland and work alongside colleagues in Grocery, E-commerce, Operations and Marketing. You will also liaise with our International Sales team to align strategies where relevant. Our team works flexibly and remotely but stays closely connected. We are passionate about coffee, sustainability and making plant-based products that stand out in the market. You will be encouraged to take ownership of your accounts and make your mark. ABOUT YOU We are looking for a commercially minded relationship-builder with a passion for wholesale & grocery and independent retail. Ideally, you will have: • Proven experience in grocery & wholesale account management, national accounts or a similar commercial role within the food and drink sector., • Strong understanding of the UK wholesale & grocery landscape, including delivered wholesale, cash & carry, and buying groups., • A track record of growing distribution and delivering sales targets., • Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills., • Good commercial acumen with experience managing P&Ls, trade investment and pricing., • Excellent organisational and project management skills., • Analytical skills to interpret sales data and market trends., • A proactive, self-starting attitude with a collaborative approach to teamwork., • Confidence to manage multiple priorities and work independently. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU We know a great job is about more than salary. You will benefit from: • 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (with up to 5 days carryover), • One additional day off to protest, volunteer or attend a demonstration, • Health insurance through EquipsMe, • Calm app membership for you and your family, • Enhanced parental leave policy, • Pension scheme (NEST), • Option to invest in Minor Figures shares, • 30% staff discount, • Vegan lunch and snacks when in the office, • Cycle to work scheme YOUR COMMITMENT This is a UK-based role with flexible working. Some travel will be required for customer meetings, trade shows and team events. Core working hours are 9.00am to 5.30pm, with flexibility based on business needs. OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION At Minor Figures, everyone is welcome. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. We hire based on talent and contribution, and we celebrate individuality and difference. WHAT’S NEXT If this sounds like the role for you, send us your CV and a cover letter telling us why you are excited about working with Minor Figures and what you can bring to this role. We would love to hear your story and what makes you a great fit. FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: We value the impact & work recruitment agencies have & do. We have people that have worked within & relied heavily on the support of agencies in their career. That said however, we’d really appreciate it if we didn’t receive any unsolicited or out of the blue applications.

Head of Trading – Nationwide Discount Retailer Location: East Midlands Salary: Range £80- £130K+ Car Allowance + Benefits Our client is a household name in the UK discount retail sector. With hundreds of stores across the country, they provide millions of customers with essential FMCG goods and variety products at unbeatable prices. On their behalf, we are seeking a commercially astute, high-energy Head of Trading to lead their buying function and drive the next phase of their growth strategy. The Role This is a pivotal leadership role within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. As Head of Trading, you will take full ownership of the commercial P&L, managing a significant multi-million-pound spend. You will be responsible for a team of Buyers, Buying Assistants and a Merchandiser, providing the strategic vision and tactical support necessary for the discount market sector. Key Responsibilities: • Strategic Direction: Define and implement a winning trading strategy across all FMCG and variety categories., • Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and upskill your team, ensuring a culture of accountability and excellence., • Sourcing & Negotiation: Lead high-stakes negotiations with global and domestic suppliers to secure market-leading deals., • Market Agility: Monitor competitor activity and market trends to ensure the business remains the "first choice" for value-conscious shoppers., • Operational Excellence: Oversee range reviews, promotional calendars, and stock sell-through to maximise margin and minimise obsolete stock. Your Skills & Experience You must be comfortable with the pace of discount retail and possess the gravitas to influence at Board level. Requirements: • Discount Retail Experience (Essential): You must have a background in a high-volume, low-margin discount or variety retail environment., • Leadership Track Record: Proven experience managing a buying team, with a focus on developing talent and driving performance., • FMCG Expertise: A deep understanding of the FMCG landscape, including supply chain dynamics and consumer buying habits., • Commercial Sharpness: A relentless focus on the "bottom line" with the ability to turn complex data into actionable trading plans., • Adaptability: The ability to thrive in a rapid-fire environment where priorities can shift daily. Why Apply? This is a rare chance to join a major retailer in a high-impact role. You will have the autonomy to make significant commercial decisions and the satisfaction of seeing your strategy reflected on the shelves of hundreds of stores nationwide

There's plenty about Topps Group that might surprise you. Like the scale of our Support Office in Leicester. We have Finance, Marketing, Buying, Central Operations, HR, Property, Customer Service and IT all under one roof. Tight-knit teams of talented people working together and working hard to get things done and drive results. But then, would you expect anything less from an ambitious, dynamic, market-leading, multi-million-pound retail business? After delivering our 20% market share goal of "one in five" in 2023, we have launched our new goal - Mission 365 - targeting £365 million of sales We are currently looking for a Regional Health and Safety Manager to join our team! Reporting to the Head of Health & Safety, you'll play a key role in shaping, driving, and embedding a best-in-class safety culture across our Retail and Supply Chain operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence real change, work with senior stakeholders, and make a meaningful impact across the business. This is a field based role covering the Midlands and the North with the expectation of one day a week in our Leicester hub. What you'll be doing As our Health & Safety expert, you'll act as a trusted partner to operational leaders, ensuring we meet and exceed regulatory standards while continuously improving how we keep our people safe. You'll be responsible for: Leading all aspects of Health & Safety compliance across operational activities, including Retail and Logistics Owning and developing our H&S management system, ensuring documentation, policies, and procedures are up to date and aligned to legislation and best practice Acting as the go-to specialist for all H&S matters, providing guidance and expert advice to leadership teams Driving a culture where health & safety is embedded in everyday decisions and behaviours Investigating incidents, accidents, and near misses, ensuring robust root cause analysis and effective corrective actions Managing H&S data, producing insightful reports and KPIs to drive performance improvement Supporting the development and delivery of the H&S strategy, alongside the Head of Health & Safety Leading or supporting safety improvement projects, targeting risk reduction and operational excellence Ensuring effective training and induction programmes are in place for employees, contractors, and agency staff Conducting audits and inspections, using modern tools and methods to maintain high standards Managing personal injury claims in partnership with third-party providers, including insurers Keeping the business informed on legislative changes and industry best practice Facilitating H&S engagement through committees and collaboration across the organisation Supporting the ongoing development of systems and technology to enhance safety performance Acting as a key member of the wider H&S team, including providing cover for the Head of H&S when needed What we're looking for We're searching for a confident and experienced Health & Safety professional who combines technical expertise with strong leadership and influencing skills. You'll be someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about driving high safety standards across a complex operation. To succeed in this role, you'll bring: Proven experience (ideally at management level) leading Health & Safety across retail, warehousing, or logistics environments, or similar high-risk industries A strong understanding of key risk areas such as fire safety, manual handling, MHE, and large vehicle operations Advanced knowledge of fire safety management, with hands-on experience delivering fire risk assessments and audits (a recognised fire qualification is highly desirable) The ability to interpret and apply H&S legislation relevant to retail and distribution environments A proactive, self-motivated mindset with a positive and solutions-focused approach Additional requirements: Willingness to travel (including occasional overnight stays) and flexibility to support operations outside normal hours Full UK driving licence Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI) A recognised Health & Safety qualification, with at least Technical Membership of IOSH What we'll do for you In a culture where hard work is recognised and great results are rewarded; you can look forward to a company bonus that will give you a share of our success (up to 25% of your base salary). Then there's a company car, private medical, generous staff discount, pension and life assurance, a holiday allowance that increases with length of service and a wide range of other benefits. Plus, flexible working, free on-site parking, generous discounts on products and services and more. A lot more. We're committed to promoting talent from within too, which means you'll be well-supported to build a rewarding career with an individual development plan and lots of training on offer. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion At Topps Group we believe that diversity isn't just a box to tick. We are committed to creating an authentic 'One Topps' culture, where our colleagues feel included and supported regardless of who they are or where they are from We actively welcome applications from individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know-we're here to support you. Join us in shaping a culture where inclusion is more than a policy-it's a daily practice. TPBN1_UKTJ

We’re working on behalf of a major international grocery retailer to appoint a senior commercial leader into a high-profile Head of Buying position focused across General Merchandise and Non-Food categories. Head of Buying – General Merchandise / Non-Food. This is a significant leadership role w

Job Search Place Limited is seeking a Head of Buying to develop and lead the category buying strategy for JD Sports.

Are you an experienced Procurement professional ready to take ownership of and end-to-end supply chain function? Do you thrive in autonomous roles where you can bring structure, visibility and strategic improvements? This could be the right opportunity for a Procurement Manager or a Senior Buyer to

We’re working on behalf of a major international grocery retailer to appoint a senior commercial leader into a high-profile Head of Buying position focused across General Merchandise and Non-Food categories. Head of Buying – General Merchandise / Non-Food. This is a significant leadership role w

We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. Office A

Manage training, performance, and development of the service team. Oversee diagnostics, repair, and testing of diesel and standby generators. Ensure timely completion of work orders and projects.

Excellent opportunity to join a growing MSP and take ownership of procurement across hardware, software, licensing and services.

The Project Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end management of generator and power generation projects, overseeing delivery from contract award through to installation, commissioning, and final client handover. This is an exciting time to join a rapidly growing organisation with significan

An understanding of lean manufacturing. The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position. Managing, supporting, and coaching of the team.

As part of a mid-sized team, they work to create meaningful change and support communities. Strong knowledge of procurement regulations and compliance requirements. Proficiency in relevant procurement and supply chain systems.

Responsible for the evaluation of suppliers as part of supplier on-boarding process and implementation of iProcurement strategy category code management in line with Category strategy. Reporting to the Procurement Business Partner, the Senior Procurement Manager is responsible for managing procureme

Head office is Manchester, but this is a remote role with travel. Implementation of a clear global FM category strategy. Relevant professional qualifications or certifications in procurement or supply chain management.

Procurement Manager - Construction Onsite Role Based In Guernsey (relocation package available) Annual salary up to £70,000 20% Tax No Council Tax Im partnering exclusively with the States of Guernsey to recruit a Procurement Manager - Construction. This is an exciting time to join

As a Senior Category Manager - Head of Category - Corporate Service - Professional Services. Support the Head of Indirect Procurement in shaping and delivering the long-term procurement agenda. CIPS or equivalent professional certification.

Key Responsibilities Lead procurement and tender processes for software and implementation partners Negotiate high-value software, SaaS, and professional services contracts Review and optimise licensing structures to drive cost efficiency Ensure suppliers are commercially aligned with delivery expe

Description Category Manager - Facilities Management (Hard & Soft Services) The FM Category Manager - Procurement will lead the global category strategy for hard and soft FM services within Indirect Procurement. Key Responsibilities Category Strategy & Delivery Develop and deliver global FM cate

Support the operational procurement team to adopt new ways of working ahead of ERP integration. Reporting to the Head of Procurement and working closely with Group Procurement and divisional stakeholders, you will lead complex, multi-category savings and efficiency programmes, drive the uplift of pr

We are seeking an Interim Procurement Transformation Manager to lead the development and embedding of category management as part of a wider procurement transformation programme. Support the handover of category management activity into business-as-usual ownership, ensuring sustainability. Experienc

Experience the pride of being part of a select group one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. At the University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL), you'll enjoy a rewarding career alongside an outst

Competitive salary of up to £70,000 offered.

Reporting directly to the Head of Procurement, you will be responsible for leading and managing end-to-end procurement activities, ensuring the effective sourcing, negotiation, and management of goods and services to support business objectives. Indirect Procurement – Professional Services You wil

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Responsibilities * The primar

This full-time position offers the opportunity to drive procurement efficiency and supplier performance within the dynamic financial services sector.

Responsibilities & Qualifications Lead and implement procurement strategies across a diverse range of Fresh Produce categories Build and maintain strong supplier and stakeholder relationships that deliver long-term value * Drive commercial performance through effective cost management, sourcing

This mid-senior level position offers a unique opportunity to join a company recognized for its adventurous culture and employee value.

This is an opportunity to lead a team, drive profitability, and influence strategic direction. The ideal candidate will have experience in Buying or Category Management, strong analytical skills, and a passion for coaching teams. A leading retail company in the UK is seeking a Buying Manager to assu

Responsibilities * Manage the cost forecast of an extensive portfolio of cost reduction and cost mitigation projects, ensuring accuracy and credibility of the in year and long term product cost forecast to support business financial forecasting and portfolio decisions. The role is cross functional a

Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity to buy additional holiday, 20% Bonus, Private Medical, Car Allowance £625pm, contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution up to 10%, contributory share scheme** - Caterpi

This position offers a competitive salary of £61,000 - £76,000 per annum, with hybrid working options and additional benefits.

This contract offers GBP700 per day inside IR35 for a duration of 12 months.

Manage a technical team in product design and development for manufacturing clients, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and innovation.Liaise with internal teams and suppliers.

Develops and implements supply chain solutions, manages third-party spend, and ensures project targets are met.

Manages indirect procurement categories, focusing on IT and software projects, driving transformation and strategic sourcing for a growing manufacturing business.

Responsibilities include developing buying strategies, sourcing new products, negotiating terms, and analyzing sales data. A Buying Manager is needed for a fast-growing retail business to oversee product strategy and supplier relationships for Health & Wellness, Beauty, and Homeware categories.

Interim MRO Procurement Manager needed for a government organization to develop sourcing strategies for complex vehicle and asset maintenance.Role involves stakeholder engagement and supply chain structuring.

Lead and develop an R&D team, supporting technical aspects of product development, customer inquiries, and process optimization in a manufacturing environment.

Procurement and Contracts professional.

Lead high-value Capex procurement projects for UK energy infrastructure.Collaborate with stakeholders and drive commercial value.

Procurement and Contracts professional.

Lead procurement for materials and packaging in the UK, designing sustainable category strategy and driving value creation initiatives within a global team.

You will have: A relevant procurement qualification with at least 18 month's post-qualification experience Experience working within public sector procurement (local authority experience desirable) Strong understanding of procurement legislation and frameworks Ability to manage multiple projects and