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Job Title: Commercial Director / Head of Commercial Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying. Location: Preston, Lancashire Salary: £90,000 - £110,000 + Package Job Type: Permanent About the Company An established and growing building services engineering business based in Preston, operating across the North West and delivering a wide range of mechanical and electrical building services. The business provides design, installation, service and maintenance solutions across areas including mechanical building services, heating, plumbing, ventilation, air conditioning and electrical installations. Its client base spans private-sector organisations, local authorities, NHS trusts and educational establishments, with a strong presence across complex and technically demanding environments. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Senior Leadership Team during a further period of growth and play a significant role in shaping the future commercial direction of the business. The Role We are seeking an experienced Commercial Director / Head of Commercial to provide strategic commercial leadership and tactical governance across the business. Reporting into the senior leadership structure, you will take responsibility for shaping and delivering the commercial strategy, strengthening contract performance, protecting margins and managing commercial risk across the full contract lifecycle. You will work closely with operational, estimating and finance teams while providing commercial leadership across bids, mobilisation, delivery, change, claims, final accounts and future pipeline. The position will be primarily based from the Preston office and will include management responsibility for the central estimating team. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic commercial leadership across the business, supporting sustainable growth, profitability and strong contract performance. Oversee commercial performance and governance across operational divisions and the full contract lifecycle. Lead and guide the negotiation and commercial management of complex customer, supplier and subcontractor agreements. Ensure commercial risks are identified, managed and appropriately mitigated. Drive improvements in margin, cost efficiency and overall commercial performance. Provide senior commercial oversight of contract change, claims, disputes and other commercial risks. Work closely with estimating, operational and finance teams to maximise commercial opportunities. Develop and monitor commercial performance tools covering revenue, margin, cost, cash, risk and opportunities. Lead commercially on budgets, forecasting and departmental 'work to win' budgets. Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and senior internal stakeholders. Act as a trusted commercial adviser while providing constructive challenge to operational teams. Strengthen commercial capability through best practice, effective contract management, governance and continuous improvement. Assess and report commercial performance through the management cycle, escalating issues where required. Support operational leaders in improving efficiency and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Provide leadership and development to the commercial and estimating teams. The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will have significant senior-level commercial experience within construction or the wider built environment, ideally gained within M&E, building services, Hard FM or another complex contracting environment . You will ideally have: Strong commercial leadership experience at Commercial Director, Head of Commercial, Commercial Manager or similar level. Strong knowledge of commercial contracts and frameworks, particularly NEC and JCT . Practical experience within an M&E contracting environment. Experience managing complex customer, supplier and subcontractor agreements. Strong understanding of commercial risk, contract governance, change control, claims and dispute management. Proven experience managing margin, cost, cash and wider commercial performance. Experience across the full contract lifecycle from tender and mobilisation through to delivery, variations and final account. Strong understanding of M&E contracting and supply-chain arrangements. Public-sector experience would be advantageous. Proven experience leading, developing and influencing commercial teams. Excellent negotiation, analytical and relationship-building skills. The ability to operate effectively at senior stakeholder and project-delivery level. A relevant degree or professional qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Procurement, Business, Finance or Law. Chartered status through RICS, CICES, CIOB, CIPS or a similar professional body would be advantageous. What's on Offer £90,000 - £110,000 salary Company car or car allowance Pension scheme Private healthcare Generous holiday entitlement Professional development and leadership training Flexible working arrangements Senior leadership position with genuine influence over commercial strategy Opportunity to shape the future direction of a growing business Apply If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris . Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. Building Careers UK is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. xrnqpay Please Note: Due to the high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted. INDCOM

Hybrid or remote-based with travel to Preston. Salary: £85,000-£95,000 DOE | 37 hours per week Our Head of Pensions Systems is a business-critical role, responsible for driving the strategic direction, development and operational capability of the LPPA pension administration system, currently based around the Civica UPM pension platform. You will manage the day-to-day relationship with Civica and other technology partners, ensuring the systems remain robust, compliant, scalable and aligned to LPPA’s strategy. You will build and lead a sector-leading Pensions Systems team, responsible for developing and supporting the platform including its configuration, workflows, automation, data integrity and web portals enabling the LPPA to provide an excellent service to its members, employers and clients. Working closely with member services teams and internal and external project teams, ensure there is a responsive and well-governed project delivery pipeline that supports regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement that underpins LPPA’s ability to deliver excellent pension services at scale. Local Pensions Partnership Administration (LPPA) is a multi-award-winning organisation and one of the UK’s leading pension administration companies. We strive to deliver the best experience for over 1,500 employers and more than 700,000 members of Local Government, Police and Firefighter pension schemes, keeping them fully informed about their pensions whilst working closely with employers to continuously educate and support them. • Competitive salary £85,000-£95,000 DOE + inclusion in annual bonus scheme, • 30 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays and 2 additional concessionary days and 1 day for your birthday, with the option to ‘buy and sell’ leave., • Access to an excellent pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contributions., • Access to Health or Dental Plan and an Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme, • Free Car Parking in Preston City Centre Product Ownership & System Governance • Serve as the technical product owner for the UPM system and its associated portals., • Ensure UPM is configured to best-practice and documentation is maintained., • Oversee release management, testing and safe deployment of changes., • Lead the Pensions Systems team in delivering a high-quality support service., • Monitor SLAs, XLAs, and drive continuous service improvement., • Manage incident, request, problem, and change management aligned with ITIL 4., • Drive workflow automation to reduce manual processes and improve efficiency., • Own development and enhancement of Member and Employer Portals., • Manage relationships with Civica and relevant technology suppliers., • Collaborate with external organisations to share best practice., • Incident manager for performance and availability issues with the pension system and associated portals Leadership & People Management • Lead and develop high performing operational technology teams, promoting:, • Clear accountability, • Strong customer focus, • Continuous improvement, • Develop talent, capability, and succession within the team., • Develop the team to support the change portfolio and day-to-day operational needs., • Foster a culture of collaboration, resilience, and service excellence., • Communicate clearly to ensure team members are working harmoniously and to the same standard, • Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring clarity, alignment, and shared understanding of priorities. Strategic Contribution • Act as key adviser to the Chief Technology Officer, contributing to the development and delivery of the IT Strategy, • Attendance at Change Board ensuring effective decisions are reached to aid with the progression of projects and problem solving, • Provide expert leadership on the strategic direction of the UPM platform and associated portals, ensuring alignment with LPPA’s digital and operational goals., • Champion automation, workflow optimisation, and integration opportunities to reduce manual effort and improve service quality. You’ll need • Proven experience of managing a pension administration system (UPM preferred), • Understanding of UK pension administration processes and regulatory requirements, • Experience in system configuration, workflow design and governance, • Leadership experience of a support and/or development team, • Proven leadership experience in managing and developing high-performing teams, with a focus on talent development, performance management, and fostering a culture of innovation and accountability, • Experience managing suppliers and third party service providers, • Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and analytical skills, • Experience and understanding of system development and SQL database development, • Understanding of ISO 27001 and managing audit requests. Nice to have • Experience working with Civica UPM or other pension administration platforms., • ITIL v4 certification or experience applying IT service management principles., • Experience with automation tools, workflow technologies, APIs and system integration solutions., • Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies and continuous improvement practices. Working with and upholding our values • Working together, • Committed to excellence, • Doing the right thing, • Forward thinking #J-18808-Ljbffr

As part of the Expleo Automotive & Transportation Cybersecurity team, you will report to the Solution Architect / Head of Function and support client projects. Within the Automotive & Transportation Cybersecurity Practice, you will be part of a dynamic and passionate team. You will work on a complex and captivating projects integrating the latest technological solutions and trends. This is a technical customer-facing role which will provide you with the opportunity to work with emerging technologies and cutting-edge products in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. • Perform Threat Analysis & Risk Assessments (TARA), • Develop robust Security Concepts and solutions tailored to client needs, including adherence to industry standards and frameworks., • Perform security audits and assessments, providing detailed reports and recommendations for improvement., • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cybersecurity measures are integrated seamlessly into projects, • Deliver cybersecurity work products across the vehicle lifecycle in accordance with a CSMS., • Manage the delivery of cybersecurity work products in accordance with a CSMS, including those agreed within supplier CIADs., • Support the development of best practice working procedures for Cyber security activities., • Regular meetings at customer sites within the UK., • Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies to continually enhance service offerings., • Relevant education or industry-recognised certifications in computing-related subjects suited to an Automotive Cybersecurity Engineer (MSc, BSc, CC), • Good understanding of automotive CAN, Ethernet and J1939., • Good understanding of risk assessment, vulnerability management, and mitigation strategies., • Ability to produce reports, both written and verbal, to senior stakeholders, including customers and non-specialists., • Awareness and understanding of emerging cybersecurity threats and trends., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills., • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment., • Understanding of Truck cybersecurity., • Understanding of Systems Engineering., • Familiarity with the features of commercial vehicles/trucks., • Project management experience., • Experience in designing, delivering, and deploying cybersecurity solutions and services., • Experience in leading successful cybersecurity projects., • Demonstrable experience operating within an ISO 21434 Automotive CSMS., • Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and ourpeers through good times and challenges, • We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects, • ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses, • Competitive company benefits, • Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo, • As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:, • Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, • Communicating and promoting vacancies, • Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job, • Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required, • Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people "We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age". We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive #J-18808-Ljbffr

Revenue Update : Notice of Irish Industrial Action - Wednesday 14th October 2026. Disruption and delays to Irish services expected. We offer an exciting opportunity to be part of our success story and a fantastic employee centric business, part of the Stena Line portfolio. The business has three pillars. • Freight forwarding - Freightlink Logistics provides first class freight forwarding services throughout Europe by integrating with Freightlink’s freight ferry customers we can offer unrivalled access to hauliers throughout Europe., • Customs - CustomsLink was created in response to post Brexit border complexities and takes a fresh approach to an old established business by digitalising the processes., • Ferries - Established in 2003, Freightlink is one of Europe’s largest, whole of market freight ferry agencies. We have achieved this through a complementary focus of delivering digitalisation and impeccable customer service. We are seeking a proactive, commercially astute, and highly experienced Customs & Freight Forwarding Business Development Manager to accelerate the growth of our customs and freight forwarding services portfolio. Working in close partnership with the Group Head of Customs and Growth, you will shape, influence, and execute our commercial strategy while driving new client acquisition across customs compliance, international freight forwarding, transport solutions, warehousing, and supply chain services. This role blends high-level strategic planning with hands-on sales execution. It is suited to someone with deep customs and freight forwarding expertise, strong industry networks, and a proven track record of generating revenue within customs brokerage, international logistics, freight forwarding, and supply chain management sectors. • Identify, pursue, and convert new business opportunities across customs clearance, air freight, ocean freight, road freight, courier, warehousing, and value-added logistics services., • Develop and deliver a strategic sales plan focused on revenue growth across customs declarations/procedures, freight forwarding services, transit movements (NCTS), and specialist customs procedures., • Generate new business through prospecting, networking, trade shows, industry associations, digital channels, and customer referrals., • Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline across importers, exporters, manufacturers, retailers, e-commerce businesses, hauliers, freight forwarders, and 3PL/4PL operators., • Lead customer meetings, product demonstrations, and solution presentations highlighting our customs expertise, freight capabilities, compliance strength, and technology advantages., • Prepare high-quality quotations, RFQs, tenders, proposals, and commercial presentations that align with client requirements and company pricing strategies., • Negotiate rates, contracts, service level agreements, and commercial terms with prospective customers., • Achieve agreed sales targets, gross profit objectives, and key performance indicators., • Develop strategic trade lanes and identify opportunities to increase shipment volumes across key origin and destination markets., • Collaborate with operational teams to create tailored logistics solutions that address customer supply chain challenges., • Promote and sell international freight forwarding solutions, including air freight, sea freight (FCL/LCL), road freight, intermodal transport, and project cargo services., • Develop relationships with shipping lines, airlines, haulage providers, and logistics partners to support competitive service offerings., • Identify opportunities for contract logistics, fulfilment, warehousing, distribution, and customs integration services., • Analyse customer supply chains to identify cost-saving opportunities, transit-time improvements, and operational efficiencies., • Drive growth within strategic sectors including manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, retail, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, and e-commerce., • Work closely with pricing and procurement teams to secure competitive rates and maximise profitability., • Act as the primary commercial contact for key customs and freight forwarding clients, ensuring exceptional customer experience and retention., • Develop trusted advisor relationships with decision-makers and supply chain stakeholders., • Work closely with operations, compliance, customs, and onboarding teams to ensure seamless implementation of new business., • Provide clients with updates on customs regulations, trade requirements, market conditions, carrier developments, and industry trends that may affect their operations., • Manage and resolve complex customer enquiries relating to customs processes, freight movements, documentation, tariffs, and regulatory compliance., • Conduct regular account reviews and identify opportunities for additional services and account growth., • Support customer retention initiatives and ensure high levels of service satisfaction., • Monitor UK/EU customs legislation, global trade developments, freight market trends, carrier activity, and competitor movements to inform commercial strategy., • Provide structured feedback to leadership teams on market opportunities, customer needs, pricing trends, and service enhancements., • Support marketing campaigns, case studies, webinars, customer events, and trade exhibitions that position the organisation as a leading customs and logistics provider., • Contribute to strategic planning for new logistics products, digital customs solutions, supply chain services, and process optimisation initiatives., • Identify emerging trade lanes, industry sectors, and market opportunities that align with company growth objectives, • Proven track record in B2B sales, business development, or commercial management within customs clearance, freight forwarding, logistics, supply chain, or international trade., • Demonstrated success in generating new business revenue and managing complex sales cycles within the freight forwarding sector., • Strong working knowledge of air freight, ocean freight, road freight, multimodal transport, customs clearance, and international trade processes., • Strong knowledge of UK and EU customs procedures, including import/export declarations, NCTS/transit, special procedures (IPR, OPR, RGR, Customs Warehousing, Temporary Admission), and duty management., • Experience preparing and responding to RFQs, tenders, and logistics procurement opportunities., • Experience working with logistics and customs platforms such as CargoWise, Descartes, AEB, CSP systems, or similar solutions., • Familiarity with freight pricing structures, carrier negotiations, margin management, and supply chain solution design., • Strong understanding of HS codes, tariff classifications, commodity coding, origin rules, and customs compliance., • Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills., • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to understand complex supply chain and regulatory requirements., • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across commercial, operational, customs, and compliance teams., • High levels of professionalism, resilience, commercial awareness, and customer focus. We are on the look out for a high organised, self-driven, confident and positive individual with a can-do attitude. You will have previous experience in Customs and Freight Forwarding Logistics, and be able to apply this experience to drive the business forward. We are an exciting blend of people with different experiences, different skills, come from different cultures and have our own input to bring to the table. And although we’re all different, the glue that holds us all together is the simple desire to collectively be the best. Our success comes from our people, the ideas they generate and the amazing results they bring. We place a great emphasis on the knowledge share and your development. We are not Google. We don’t have a slide or games consoles in the office, but we do offer: • 35 hour week, • Birthday day off – after 1 years full service, • 6 free Stena Line ferry crossings per year – for you and your immediate family, • Enhanced annual leave – starting after 2 years service, • Employee Assistance Programme ‘Help at Hand’ – supporting you and your family with advice, guidance and counselling on a variety of areas, • Westfield Health Cash Plan – Claim back a proportion of your everyday healthcare and medical expenses, • Life assurance - £50,000 tax free lump sum to your loved ones through our death in service policy, • Retail discount scheme - access to a wide range of discounts on food and shopping, • Cycle scheme – save money on a new bike or accessories and spread the cost, • Tech scheme – up to 12% off tech and appliances at Currys whilst spreading the cost, • Learning and Development – we offer a range of learning opportunities, • Social events – trips to the pub, family activity days, and more., • Recognition awards – via Employee of the Quarter Please only apply if you can reliably commute to the office and complete office based training. Yash was extremely helpful and responded very quickly when I needed urgent assistance with customs paperwork for an early ferry crossing. Yash immediately identified that I had selected the self-service GMR option instead of the managed service, clearly explained the issue and offered to arrange the correct service for both vehicles. Friendly, professional and efficient, excellent customer service from Freightlink. 1 hour ago Sally J Verified Customer Great service - especially the help I had from Ankit Suyal sorting out my port pass.quick & easy to book. 4 hours ago Verified Customer Ankit was great, really helped take the stress out of everything. 6 hours ago Verified Customer Yash helped with our GMRs and PBNs very helpful, will be using again. 9 hours ago Verified Customer I have always found Freightlink and Customs Link to be very efficient and extremely helpful. Their representatives are very knowledgeable and friendly and they are quick with email replies. All in all they offer a great service which I would highly recommend to anyone. 1 day ago Gareth B Verified Customer Ankit looked after our GMR application and could not have been more helpful. 1 day ago Verified Customer Yash was a lifesaver. We had three installers heading to a job in Ireland with a sailing booked the same day, and the Port Pass side of things had us completely stuck. It was our first time sending a van over since Brexit and the forms weren't making sense for our situation.Yash picked it up straight away, explained what we actually needed in plain English and got it sorted quickly. He was patient, calm and genuinely helpful when we were up against the clock. Couldn't have asked for better.Thanks Yash. We'll definitely be using Freightlink again.Angela, DCM Surfaces 1 day ago John B Antkit was a massive help to organise the GMR AND ELO at such short notice. A great asset to the team 1 day ago Dave C Verified Customer Ankit and the team are very helpful and responsive 1 day ago Verified Customer Excellent service from Yash 4 days ago Verified Customer Ankit made arranging our ferry bookings straightforward. She was helpful and responded promptly, especially to queries about the required paperwork. Great customer service and a smooth booking experience. 4 days ago Verified Customer Been dealing with Klaudiusz who has been incredibly helpful throughout our booking process. Has made something I was expecting to be very stressful very very stress free. Thank you 4 days ago Kerry P Verified Customer Ankit was really helpful after our GMR was not being generated. He quickly sort this for us and was very polite. 4 days ago Marian V Verified Customer Very nice work fast and professional Patrick Stefanescu !!! Thanks very much for helping!!! 5 days ago Jonathan P Verified Customer Thank you Yash. Your help was much appreciated.5 stars 5 days ago Graeme Verified Customer Yash was extremely helpful 5 days ago Catalin Verified Customer 5 days ago Graham Verified Customer YASH WAS A GREAT HELP AS ALWAYS - EFFICENT AND HELPFUL 5 days ago Sam Verified Customer Freightlink have always been extremely reliable through our many years working with them. No matter how complex the job, they have always delivered. Yash and Partryk have been helpful throughout. 5 days ago Sonic I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the exceptional support provided by Greta Grzelak. Throughout the process, she remained professional, responsive, and extremely helpful, even when faced with complex last-minute changes. Her willingness to go above and beyond to find solutions ensured everything was completed smoothly and efficiently. Outstanding customer service and highly recommended. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Welcome to the future of nuclear energy, where Westinghouse Electric Company is leading the field with expertise and innovation to shape the power of tomorrow. At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day. As a Human Factors (HF) Specialist, you will provide Human Factors expertise to existing operations and new projects, both locally and across the Growth area. You will ensure that human capabilities and limitations are fully considered to reduce human error and enhance nuclear safety. You will report to the Head of Engineering Governance and be based on site at Springfields Fuels Limited, Salwick, Preston (UK). This is an onsite role. • Act as the HF Design Authority for major and minor projects, ensuring HF requirements are defined, implemented, and assured throughout the project lifecycle., • Fulfil the Human Factors Intelligent Customer (IC) role for the Springfields site, providing informed challenge and oversight of HF deliverables., • Apply Human Factors Engineering (HFE) principles across the design lifecycle, including human–system interfaces (HSIs), control rooms, workspaces, and alarm systems., • Support the site safety case process, applying appropriate HF methods and regulatory guidance (e.g. ONR, IAEA)., • Conduct Human Reliability Assessments (HRA) and task analysis to identify human performance risks associated with operations, maintenance, and emergency scenarios., • Review and develop operating, maintenance, and emergency procedures to ensure they are clear, usable, and consistently applied., • Plan and support verification and validation (V&V) activities, including integrated system validation, to confirm designs support safe human performance., • Develop and implement Human Factors Integration Plans (HFIPs) using a graded, risk‑informed approach., • Support HF capability and training, including contribution to a Systematic Approach to Training (SAT)., • Participate in event and incident investigations, focusing on systemic and organisational causes., • A degree (minimum 2:1 or equivalent) in Ergonomics, Human Factors, Psychology, or a relevant engineering discipline; and/or equivalent experience in a Human Factors Specialist role supported by relevant qualifications., • Experience in a high‑hazard, highly regulated industry (e.g. nuclear, defence, oil & gas, aerospace, rail). Experience with nuclear safety cases and HRA is desirable., • C.ErgHF status and MCIEHF membership are preferred but not essential. Candidates who are Technical Members and/or working towards chartered status are encouraged to apply. We know that to put forth your best effort, you need challenging work and enjoyment from what you do in an environment where people support and respect you. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals. • Attractive compensation, • Great benefits and safety:, • Peer-to-peer recognition program., • Life insurance, • Pension plan, • Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members, • Learning and development opportunities., • We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other. You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting . Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube #J-18808-Ljbffr

Head Chef - St James' School, Leyland Location: Leyland, Lancashire Job Title: Head Chef Reporting to: School Business Manager / Catering Manager About the Role We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead the catering operation at St James' School in Leyland. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering nutritious, high-quality meals to pupils and staff while ensuring the kitchen operates safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with food safety regulations. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented chef with strong leadership skills who enjoys making a positive impact on children's wellbeing through food. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the daily operation of the school kitchen. Plan and prepare nutritious, balanced meals in line with School Food Standards. Develop seasonal menus that cater for dietary requirements, allergies, and special nutritional needs. Manage food ordering, stock control, and supplier relationships. Monitor food costs and kitchen budgets to minimise waste and maximise value. Ensure full compliance with Food Hygiene Regulations, HACCP procedures, and Health & Safety legislation. Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and customer service. Supervise, train, and develop kitchen staff. Complete all required food safety, temperature, cleaning, and stock control records. Organise and support special events, themed menu days, and school functions where required. Promote a positive food culture within the school and encourage healthy eating choices. Ensure the kitchen and dining areas are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene. Essential Requirements Enhanced DBS Vetted Previous experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef, or Kitchen Manager. Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene qualification (or willingness to obtain). Experience managing a commercial or large-scale catering operation. Knowledge of allergen management and special dietary requirements. Strong leadership and people management skills. Excellent organisational and time management abilities. Understanding of food cost control and stock management. Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Desirable Requirements Previous experience within a school, education, healthcare, or contract catering environment. NVQ Level 2 or 3 Professional Cookery (or equivalent). First Aid qualification. Knowledge of School Food Standards. Personal Attributes Passionate about providing high-quality food. Positive, enthusiastic, and approachable. Excellent communication skills. Highly organised and able to work under pressure. Reliable and committed to maintaining exceptional standards. Strong team player with the ability to motivate others. What We Offer Competitive salary. Term-time working pattern (where applicable). Pension scheme. Ongoing training and development opportunities. A supportive school environment where you can make a real difference to children's health and wellbeing. If you are an experienced chef looking to lead a successful school catering team and create healthy, delicious meals for pupils every day, we would love to hear from you. Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people. TPBN1_UKTJ

Job title Area Sales Manager Function SME Field Sales Location Home Based Reports to Regional Sales Manager Responsible for staff N/A About our business JLA is a mission critical infrastructure solutions business offering services Laundry, Catering, Heating, Fire Safety, Infection Control and Air Conditioning. The company offers an end-to-end, on premise, machine supply and breakdown service proposition under the name Total Care, and additional products and services. JLA is driven by a world class Sales & Marketing engine, owns and maintains all assets, and has an efficient on-site operations team working with daily with customers. When you join the JLA family, you'll also gain access to an extensive benefits package. We care about our people and take your well-being seriously, which is why we offer a range of supportive tools for health and wellbeing, financial guidance, and legal advice. Our Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 Wellness and Lifestyle App plus a dedicated team of Mental Health First Aiders are there to support you through life's challenges. We also offer up to 8 counselling sessions, which can be in-person or remote, providing you with the support and flexibility to suit your own personal needs. You can reach any fitness goals with our free onsite gym at head office along with a range of other gym membership discounts available. To offer financial support, we not only provide life assurance coverage, company sick pay, and a company pension scheme, we offer a range of added benefits such as free office parking, eye care vouchers, a cycle-to-work scheme, and exclusive discounts through our staff benefits hub. We really pride ourselves in offering a healthy work-life balance and believe it is important to have time away to recharge which is why we provide 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible working options, and enhanced family leave policies. We are a company that appreciates you and invests in your success and even have a Colleague Recognition Scheme to celebrate your achievements. We're dedicated to your growth, offering support in career development and training. We value your referrals, and through our Refer a Friend scheme, you can earn up to £1,000 in bonus rewards! Role overview You will be responsible for contributing to the delivery of the Sales Strategy for our SME Division. Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager and responsible for driving commercial growth first and foremost. Expanding JLA's footprint within existing accounts and acquiring new customers across a range of industry sectors, you will be a key contributor to the success of the sales team. Key tasks Deliver against the sales strategy set for the SME team Ensure the division is focused on the core disciplines of winning new customers and developing and retaining existing customers Work closely with colleagues in ensuring effective lead management and conversion Increase the growth potential in existing accounts and acquiring new clients Cement and drive key customer relationships together with account managers in your team Work on strategic projects and initiatives as required, focusing on increasing the efficiency and productivity of the sales team and expansion of the business in the SME base Drive value and number of customers with recurring revenue plans with JLA. Improve the cross-sell of products to JLA's existing customer base Understanding target markets, including industry, company, project, company contacts and which market strategies can be used to attract clients Developing and delivering presentations to secure new business Following the latest industry developments and staying up to date on corporate competitors To determine the pricing structure for the client, in line with JLA pricing strategy, obtaining senior level approval as required Service Delivery Demonstrate an understanding of what service delivery excellence is for your role Ensuring you set a culture of excellent customer service ensuring the basics are right every time and lead a team where service is central to good performance Work collaboratively with teams in Operations to ensure that sales and service SLAs are delivered Managing Risk Awareness of your operational and regulation risks which may impact on your role Responsibility for reporting to your line manager any risk which may impact the business Managing Health & Safety Ensuring you deliver your role within the Compliance framework set. Criteria Essential (attributes required for candidate to be considered) Desirable (attributes can be trained or developed) Knowledge and Skills (what you know and what you can do) Demonstrate a proven track record in solutions sales. We are looking for you to have knowledge and experience in dealing with deals to multisite and larger organisations and have a consultative approach in dealing with client requirements. You will be a strong communicator capable of handling varied client types with ease. You will need to have an understanding of the install and service marketplace. Experience (what you have done) Successful track record in delivering ambitious growth plans. We're looking for you to have experience in a longer sales cycle. Negotiation and presentation skills are fundamental to gaining new business. You will have experience in dealing with, SME decision makers. You will have a successful track record in selling products using financial justification to demonstrate value to your customers. You will have gained experience of leading a sales team. Possess an understanding of our products, our competition in the industry and positioning. Personal qualities (the way you think and act) You will be highly Performance driven and be able to focus where the primary goal is to drive revenue growth. You will be highly resilient and able to operate successfully in a fast-paced environment, with ability to drive business results. Action orientated, Down-to-earth, energetic, pragmatic, and willing to “roll up your sleeves”. This role is home based, so you will have the ability to manage yourself without supervision and provide clear strategy plans to the management team. You will be a consummate sales professional, and an ambassador for the JLA brand. Qualifications We will need you to have a full UK diving license as the role involves UK travel. 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East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust is seeking a Head of Risk Management to lead risk governance and drive a proactive, learning-oriented culture across the Trust.

As part of the development of our Digital Services function, we are recruiting to strengthen internal digital capability within Cyber Security, Digital Operational Services, and Digital Corporate and Shared Services. These roles are central to building sustainable in-house expertise that supports th

As a Head of Practice you will draw on your considerable, professional Social Work experience to lead and inspire those around you to ensure the delivery of high-quality services and practice. We are recruiting for a Head of Practice to be part of our senior leadership team covering North Yorkshire,

As part of the development of our Digital Services function, we are recruiting to strengthen internal digital capability within Cyber Security, Digital Operational Services, and Digital Corporate and Shared Services. These roles are central to building sustainable in-house expertise that supports th

The Head of Product & Service Management will steer strategy, governance and delivery of the digital portfolio across multiple teams and external partners. Etio is a mission-driven organisation delivering digital products and services within a national programme. The role connects product strategy w

You will shape how customer insight, service performance and regulatory compliance drive decision making, ensuring tenants are at the heart of service delivery. Working with senior leaders and partners, you will use insight, data analysis and customer engagement to identify improvement opportunities

A Customer organisation of 40+ people spanning Customer Success, Account Management, Onboarding and Managed Services. Taking the lead for the Scaled Customer Success function, you'll define how a modern scaled CS organisation operates, leading two Customer Success Managers whilst remaining a highly

Sphere Digital Recruitment is partnering with a venture-backed B2B SaaS business to recruit a Head of Customer Success to lead and scale its global CS function. The role reports to the CRO and oversees a team across CS and Technical Support, owning retention, expansions and customer health across en

ABR Talent is recruiting for a senior Customer Success leader to take charge of a scaled CS function in a UK SaaS business. You will engage with customers at the highest level, run strategic reviews and collaborate with Marketing, Data & Analytics to optimise the customer journey and retention strat

A leading talent solutions firm in the UK is seeking a Head of Customer Success to drive operational excellence and client engagement. The ideal candidate will possess senior experience in customer success and demonstrate proven capabilities in managing client portfolios effectively. The position of

The service is designed to streamline the end-to-end process of tax form collection, validation, and filing for Qualified Intermediary (QI) and Non-Qualified Intermediary (NQI) customer firms. GLOBAL HEAD OF US WITHOLDING TAX FILING SERVICE - US TAX COMPLIANCE KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED. As such, the succes

As our Head of Customer Success, you'll lead the function, elevate performance and ensure customers experience measurable, scalable value across our full suite of talent solutions. TMPW is part of PeopleScout, one of the world’s leading RPO providers and a member of the TrueBlue Inc. A track recor

The Head of Product & Service Management will be responsible for the strategic direction, governance and effective delivery of the programme's digital products, technology-enabled services and supporting data environment. This role will connect product strategy with operational service delivery, ens

Head of Existing Customer Analytics – Financial Services. As Head of Existing Customer Analytics, you will lead a small but high‑impact team responsible for delivering data‑driven insights that shape how the business serves, retains, and optimises the relationship and value with their customer

Gearset is seeking a Head of Customer Implementation to lead our onboarding and DevOps Architecture teams, ensuring consistent delivery across enterprise and mid-market customers. You will partner with Sales, Solutions Engineering, Customer Success and delivery partners to shape how we work, improve

This role would suit an experienced Head of Housing, Housing Operations Manager, Housing Needs Manager or Assistant Director seeking a high-impact interim assignment during a period of organisational change. Lead the delivery of homelessness prevention, housing advice, temporary accommodation, rough

Credit Technologies, a UK fintech, seeks a hands-on Head of Product to own the product function and customer experience.

A leading recruitment agency is searching for a Director of Customer Service to lead the customer experience teams in New Milton, England. This role demands a senior leader to drive strategy across customer service, sales, and logistics, enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Th

As Head of Customer Supply Chain, you will lead the end-to-end customer supply strategy, ensuring inventory availability supports channel growth and meets customer needs across retail, DTC, and B2B channels. You’ll have the chance to shape strategy, optimise operations, and work closely with a col

We are supporting an established industrial business in the appointment of an Interim Head of Service Centre to lead and develop its field-based service operation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced service leader to take ownership of an established function and shape its next stage

ResponsibilitiesProvide professional medical leadership across Chailey services and advise the Divisional leadershipSupport equitable patient care, experience, access and outcomes; implement national and Trust initiativesDevelop

Head of Approved Dosimetry Service (DRPS). Package: £62,210 - £75,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience).

The Insolvency Service, in partnership with Inspire People, is seeking a Head of Digital Resilience and Business Continuity (BCDR) with expertise in Azure Site Recovery (ASR), cloud disaster recovery, business continuity, cyber resilience and governance. Protect the resilience of critical public ser

We are working with our client to recruit an experienced Service Manager to take responsibility for the safe, compliant and effective delivery of planned and reactive maintenance across a large, geographically dispersed estate. Service Manager | Nottingham | £42,000–£45,000 | 12 Month FTC.

Manages air conditioning service delivery, leading engineering teams, ensuring compliance with regulations, and overseeing operational and financial performance.

Seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Clinical Services for a prestigious healthcare facility in Nottingham. Role involves clinical leadership and service management.

Leads strategic and operational oversight for service charges, rent, and income collection, ensuring compliance and maximizing income for over 7000 homes.

Are you a Service Manager or Head of Service from a security, engineering or technical background, looking to take ownership of service operations within a growing engineering business?. Head of Service (Security Systems / Engineering).

Lead customer account management and support teams to enhance the customer journey, focusing on satisfaction, retention, and account growth.

Everlast Gyms is part of Frasers Group, one of the UK's most ambitious retail and fitness businesses. Be part of a fitness brand focused on delivering excellent member experiences. Opportunities to progress into wider operational and customer-facing roles.

To assist in the provision of a high quality cleaning service within Council buildings. All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal of

During the session 2026/2027 the school roll will comprise of approximately 160 pupils, Head Teacher, Depute Head Teacher, 3 Principal Teachers, 35 members of the teaching staff and 82 non-teaching staff. The successful candidate will have six months from the date of commencement of this post to bec