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Role Overview: \n The first point of contact for escalation of both internal and externally raised issues. Ensuring that the factory produces food that meets legislative, safety and quality standards though correct implementation of standards and customer codes of practice. Report the site KPI’s in defined meetings, driving towards improving audit scores and reducing customer complaints. Substitute for the Head of Technical. \n Coordinate all audits from a factory perspective, ensuring relevant corrective and preventative actions are put in place within the required timescales. \n Develop and maintain a robust online Quality System including Micro Standards, on Quor, that meets legal requirements and complies with customer Codes of Practice and Guidelines. \n You will be required to ensure that any expenditure within your control is in line with budgetary limits and approved by the budget holder. \n Act as a key member of the site’s internal audit programme, driving improvements and compliance. Coordinate with the Group Internal Audit manager to ensure audits are up to date and completed on time. \n Drive consistency of QA approach across shifts and actively encourage a positive, yet challenging, working relationship with the operations, hygiene and engineering teams. \n Effectively manage QA team members in a proactive manner on a daily basis. This may include but is not exhaustive to organising team meetings, undertaking performance reviews, completing team administration, managing ad hoc HR issues, recruitment and training/development activities. \n Key interactions with all internal disciplines. \n \n Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities: \n\n • Ensure the site’s quality & safety management system inc. quality manual and procedures are regularly maintained and reviewed to achieve continuous improvement.\n, • Coordinate the creation/ amendment and approval of procedures to ensure regulatory bodies/ customer requirements are interpreted, implemented, and achieved within the factory\n, • Lead the site HACCP team, ensuring food safety hazards are appropriately considered with robust control measures implemented. Ensure reviews are conducted to keep the HACCP system ‘live’ and relevant in line with NPD/ EPD, factory or equipment changes etc.\n, • Lead 3rd and 2nd party audits and visits as required e.g. BRC, EHO, customers. Ensure robust corrective and preventative actions, are logged on Quor, using RCA as appropriate, are implemented and submitted in line with timescales for external and/or internal audits to prevent reoccurrence\n, • Ensure a high standard of product safety, legality & quality assurance is maintained from goods intake through to dispatch of products via:\n\n a) Internal audits of GMP / HACCP / Hygiene / Glass & Hard Plastic/ Fabrication using Quor \n b) Effective pest control is delivered via contracted providers \n c) Product & WIP quality assessment \n d) Communication of trends and consequent actions for Technical KPIs \n e) Ingredient, environmental & product sampling & trend analysis \n Ensure QA Leads and Supervisors are trained and delivering internal/GMP/Hygiene audits. \n\n • Act as a key contact point for internal & external business customers regarding technical matters affecting product safety, legality & quality. Be the first point of escalation for any internal or external day-to-day issues\n, • Dictate and coordinate completion of factory-based actions using data provided by the technical services and laboratory teams for complaints, micro OOS and other factory related technical KPIs in order to continually drive improvement. Communicate actions and consequent results as appropriate to internal/ external customers via KPI/ Period reports or reviews\n, • Provide a cost effective & resource efficient factory technical function via:\n\n a) maintaining budgetary requirements for the factory technical department \n b) recruiting, managing, coaching & developing factory technical staff \n c) controlling structure and maintaining job descriptions \n d) implementing objectives, conducting PDPs and appraisals in line with the company’s technical strategy \n e) identifying training & development needs \n Ensure the QA teams are suitably skilled and continually developed to drive improvement within the factory environment. Conduct performance management/ disciplinarians/ other HR processes as appropriate \n\n • Ensure that all relevant legislations affecting food safety & legality are being followed on site\n, • Liaise with the NPD and Process team during product development & factory trials to ensure products can be produced to the agreed quality and safety standards. Analyse and approve microbial product shelf life, making suggestions to improve shelf life as required\n, • Liaise with factory-based teams I.e. Operations, Hygiene, Engineering, conducting regular audits/ reviews raising non-conformances on Quor, as appropriate, to challenge and drive improvement. Enable trending within the department for Non-Conformances, Concessions, GMP’s etc.\n, • Attend and contribute to internal and external forums as Food Safety and Quality subject matter expert\n, • Ensure all customer portals are updated promptly to close out actions with raised therein, e.g. site visit actions, consistency panel actions.\n, • Be directly involved with enquiries from local authorities e.g. EHOs, TSOs\n, • Effectively manage customer complaint or other technical OOS investigations from a factory perspective, liaising with the Group Technical Services team to produce investigation reports. Provide evidence/ information to facilitate corrective actions\n, • Conduct incident management for any internally or externally raised food quality, safety and legality issues, acting as a key member and deputy lead of the site’s crisis management team\n, • Manage and maintain up to date factory based technical risk assessments with focuses on foreign body, allergens, segregation inc. barrier control, and product integrity\n, • Contribute to the site’s Food safety culture plan as part of the technical management team\n, • Oversee the management and maintenance of factory-based systems e.g. packaging/ auto coding and checkweigher systems\n, • Ensure that all Health and Safety procedures are adhered to. Ensure that direct and indirect reports are trained in these procedures including risk assessments, and are made aware of the Company’s Health and Safety Policy\n\n \n Required Experience and Qualifications: \n\n • Formal qualification to HND standard or above in Food Technology or related discipline\n, • Experience in chilled food manufacturing environment, ideally ready meals\n, • Experience of dealing with major retailers\n, • Understanding of food legislation, particularly as regards legal labelling\n, • Understanding of retail COP’s relating to labelling standards and critical path (to launch) management\n, • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal\n, • Experience in a retail customer facing role\n, • Knowledge of Quor would be beneficial but not essential\n\n \n Please note: This job description outlines the core responsibilities and duties of the role. It is not an exhaustive list, and the role may evolve over time to include additional tasks and responsibilities in line with business needs. \n

HR Administrator \n \n Location: Brentwood Office \n \n Reports to: HR Advisor \n \n Start Date: September 2026 \n \n Purpose of the Role: \n \n The HR Administrator provides comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Human Resources function. \n \n The role is responsible for maintaining accurate employee records, supporting HR processes across the employee lifecycle, and ensuring all HR activities are delivered efficiently, confidentially, and in compliance with Company policies and employment legislation. \n \n The HR Administrator plays a key role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day HR operations and acts as a first point of contact for routine HR queries. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n \n HR Administration & Employee Records \n \n\n • Responsible for delivering HR administrative processes accurately and within defined timelines\n, • Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records via BambooHR, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations (GDPR)\n, • Process employee lifecycle changes, including new starters, contractual changes, promotions and terminations\n, • Prepare and issue HR documentation such as contracts of employment, offer letter, variation letters and confirmation of employment\n, • Ensure all employee data is accurately recorded on BambooHR\n, • Conduct regular audits of HR data to ensure accuracy and compliance\n\n \n Onboarding and Offboarding Administration \n \n\n • Prepare offer documentation and support pre-employment checks (e.g. references, right to work checks, DBS checks)\n, • Manage onboarding processes for all employees and sub-contractors; including the arrangement of all IT equipment and access rights, issuing new-starter paperwork, co-ordinating inductions and ensuring completion of new starter information\n, • Support exit processes, including end dates in BambooHR, issuing leaver paperwork and informing payroll\n\n \n HR Operations, Systems and Reporting \n \n\n • Maintain and update BambooHR, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality\n, • Support the HR Advisor and Head of People in generating HR reports, including headcount, absence and turnover\n, • Support HR audits and compliance reporting\n, • Identify opportunities to improve HR administrative processes and systems\n, • Produce month-end reports for payroll processing\n\n \n Employee Support & HR Queries \n \n\n • Act as first point of contact for routine HR queries from employees and managers, providing accurate and timely information\n, • Escalate complex or sensitive issues to the HR Advisor or Head of People as appropriate\n, • Provide administration support for employee relations processes, including preparing documentation and co-ordinating meetings\n\n \n HR Projects & Continuous Improvements \n \n\n • Support the delivery of HR initiatives and projects, such as system implementations and employee engagement activities\n, • Contribute to process improvements to enhance efficiency and service delivery within the HR Function\n\n \n Ad-Hoc \n \n\n • Ordering office equipment and stationery supplies\n, • Responsible for staff uniform ordering\n\n \n Key Competencies \n \n\n • Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in data entry, documentation, and reporting\n, • Confidentiality & Integrity: Handles sensitive information with discretion\n, • Organisational Skills: Effectively manages multiple tasks and deadlines\n, • Communication Skills: Provides clear and professional communication to employees and managers\n, • Customer Focus: Delivers a responsive and supportive HR service\n, • Teamwork: Collaborates effectively within the HR team and across departments\n, • Adaptability: Responds positively to changing priorities and workloads\n

Contract Manager Brentwood, Essex £85,000 + Car / Travel Allowance External Fire Remediation Role: Regen Solutions is currently working with a leading construction and maintenance company in their search to find a new Contract Manage. This role will be part of their ever growing Senior Management team. As a Contract Manager you based between head office and site managing refurbishment framework contracts across the South East. This role has a clear path to Operations Manager with current contracts equating to circa £15m per annum. Work includes planned works, fire remediation, building safety, retrofit / decarbonisation style projects. Experience: • Experience in completing construction phase plans, • Client contract delivery, in, customer relationships and management of relevant teams, • P&L, cash flow and costs, • Creating a work safe culture, • Able to manage others to deliver multiple projects at the same time, • Good communicator and have experience dealing with clients and subcontractors, • Must have good IT skills and be able to use word and outlook, • Able to produce construction programmes (MS Projects ideally), • A flexible, "can do" attitude and want to work as part of a team, • Able to produce and deliver progress reports, • Must be able to manage the H&S, quality and programme performance on their projects via their management team This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join a growing company and wants to see real progression within their career. Contract Manager Brentwood, Essex £85,000 + Car / Travel Allowance External Fire Remediation

Contracts Manager Internal & External Planned Maintenance & FRA Projects- Social Housing £70,000-£80,000 plus package (dependant on experience) plus car allowance My client are currently looking for an experienced Contract Manager to join their growing business. They are looking for someone to head up a newly won contract and join the business in an exciting period of growth. Within this position you will be responsible for managing the delivery of internal & external planned maintenance & fire safety projects in London. Projects are being delivered to a mixture of scattered properties & low and high rise blocks, The Role; Within this role, you will be responsible for ensuring P&L, budgets and deadlines are met. You would also be responsible for ensuring the level of service and quality is to the highest standard as well as cost control, creating CPP & programming of works and budgeting. Implement strong H&S across all projects. Your direct team will include site management, supervisors, RLO's and subcontractors. You will report directly in to the Operations manager who will support you in making the contracts successful The Candidate; The ideal candidate will have extensive building knowledge and experience managing planned maintenance & FRA contracts. Experience managing multiple site teams, str...

This is a , Full Time vacancy that will close in 19 days at 23:59 BST. Managerial accountability: Hospital Manager Professional accountability: Clinical Director for Ophthalmology CHEC are an NHS provider organisation founded in 2012. Today, we are the largest provider of community-based ophthalmology services in the UK, and in more recent times, we have branched into delivery of Gastroenterology, ENT and Dermatology services, which will be expanded throughout England. The manner in which we conduct ourselves as one team is through our CHEC values of Caring, Passionate, Togetherness, Listening and Focus. This is the golden thread that runs through the business and differentiates us from others in this space. We are committed to high standards of patient care with 99% of patients recommending our services to family and friends. We also take immense pride in our new state of the art hospitals as we continue to open new clinics across the UK. Due to the growth of our services we are looking for employed Ophthalmologists to join us across the UK in our CHEC Hospitals and Community Centres. The post holder will be required to perform a range of ophthalmology appointments on patients referred to CHEC and provide supervision of the provision of adult community ophthalmology services delivered by healthcare professionals, working in accordance with CHEC treatment protocols and working practices. Day to day, the post holder will deliver high quality clinical care to patients attending the community ophthalmology service in the following areas: • General Ophthalmology, • Glaucoma services, • AMD, • Laser treatment, • Minor eye Operations, • High volume phacoemulsification under topical anaesthesia if applicable To continue with our support for the NHS, we are looking for experienced general ophthalmologists of all grades to undertake consultation clinics and/or ophthalmic surgeries across the range of services we offer. Applicants will be expected to have an excellent clinical quality record and be able to demonstrate the ability to perform efficiently independently in clinics/theatre. Applicants will also need to demonstrate commitment to excellent teamwork. The post holder will have the opportunity to review their job plan with the Clinical Director at least annually. • UK registered Medical Degree or equivalent, • MRCOphth/FRCOphth/FRCS, • Full or Specialist GMC Registration, • Up-to-date with current medical practice, • Wide training and experience in general ophthalmology, • Able to offer expert clinical opinion on general ophthalmology, • Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision, • Understanding of audit and Clinical Governance, • Knowledge of evidence based practiceAble to work within a multidisciplinary team, • Excellent communication skills, • Flexible, objective and assertive, • Able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms with all colleagues, both clinical and non-clinical, • Good knowledge of and ability to use spoken and written language, • Evidence of continuing professional development, • Ability to travel independently to all hospital sites within a region, • Willing to meet volume and clinical productivity targets, • Desirable: competent independent cataract surgeon In addition to contributing to a rapidly expanding organisation across England, working with CHEC provides • Excellent remuneration, • Opportunity to participate in our bonus scheme for cataract surgery, • Industry leading technology, • Experienced clinical support team, • State of the art hospitals, • Jasmine Rogers, Head of Resourcing, jasmine.r@chec.uk, • Mr Mahmoud Rabie, Clinical Director of Ophthalmology, mahmoud.r@chec.uk Since 2012, CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional, timely, locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care – free at the point of care. CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics – operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS, offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community-based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England, including ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services. CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment, this includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Good relationships are built on trust, integrity, and honesty, the values that underpin CHEC’s commitment to the delivery of patient focused services. We strongly believe in a strong and open relationship with our employees. As an employer, CHEC offers a great place to work and an enthusiastic team to work within. Amongst the benefits of becoming a CHEC team member are: • Generous salary and promotion policy, • Corporate, • learning, • CHEC provide cross-functional experience, • Good work, • life balance, • Positive, • culture, • Employee, • relationships Get support if you have a disability or health condition: https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work At CHEC, we are committed to ensuring everyone has equal access and opportunity throughout the recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have any general queries regarding this position, please contact a member of our team at careers@chec.uk or call 01772 286168. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Lead the Kitchen. Inspire the Team. (Head Chef) £15.45 - £17.51 per hour + Bonus, Tronc & Perks Ready to run the show? At Prezzo, were looking for a high-energy Head Chef to lead our kitchen with purpose. This is your chance to bring your personality to the pass, work with an incredible, like-minded team, and have fun while driving a successful business. Why Join Prezzo Italian? Earn More: High-earning potential with Tronc and Bonus schemes. The Big Perks: Free meals on shift, your birthday off, and 50% off food for you and your crew. Career Growth: Real pathways to progress within a "Better Careers for Everyone" culture. The Extras: Wellbeing support, GP helpline, and massive retail discounts. The Role You are the heartbeat of the restaurants success. Leading by example, youll oversee daily operations with precisionfrom managing stock and controlling costs to mentoring your team. Youll work hand-in-hand with the GM to ensure every plate leaves the kitchen with pride, consistency, and that signature "Hospitality Magic." What Youll Bring: Proven Leadership: Solid experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous in a fast-paced environment. Operational Mastery: Expert knowledge of kitchen finance (P&L, stock, waste) and safety/HACCP compliance. Energy & Passion: A proactive coach who loves developing people and fostering a positive, high-performing culture. Guest Focus: A dedication to quality that ensures every guest has a memorable experience. Ready to lead a team that celebrates your success? Apply now. TPBN1_UKCT

Health and Safety Advisor - £40,000-£45,000 + Package - Mechanical and Electrical – London – ID:11747 Looking for a Health and Safety role where you can genuinely influence a growing business rather than simply maintain compliance? We're working with a well-established Mechanical and Electrical contractor that has secured an additional major long-term public sector contract and is continuing to grow. With a strong pipeline of work across both projects and maintenance, they are looking to appoint a Health and Safety Advisor to support the next stage of their growth. Reporting directly to the newly appointed Head of Operations, you'll play a key role in improving Health and Safety, compliance and culture across the business while working closely with project teams. The role is based across the company's London operations, supporting projects predominantly within the M25. What’s in it for you: Salary of £45,000 Full Travel Expenses 28 Days Annual Leave Nest Pension Scheme Flexible working arrangements Stable workload with secured long-term contracts What you will be doing: Supporting the Head of Operations on all Health and Safety matters Advising Project teams Carrying out site inspections & audits whilst promoting best practice Maintaining Health and Safety compliance across projects and maintenance contracts Supporting company accreditations and compliance systems Driving continuous improvement across operational Health and Safety What they are looking for: NEBOSH General Certificate as a minimum Open to Health and Safety professionals from construction, M&E or other transferable sectors, as well as qualified Site or Project Managers looking to transition into a dedicated Health and Safety role. Strong communication and relationship-building skills A practical, proactive, common-sense approach If you're looking for a role where you'll have the support of an experienced leadership team while helping shape the future of a growing contractor, we'd like to hear from you. Interested? Apply today

Contracts Manager Internal & External Planned Maintenance & FRA Projects- Social Housing £70,000-£80,000 plus package (dependant on experience) plus car allowance My client are currently looking for an experienced Contract Manager to join their growing business. They are looking for someone to head up a newly won contract and join the business in an exciting period of growth. Within this position you will be responsible for managing the delivery of internal & external planned maintenance & fire safety projects in London. Projects are being delivered to a mixture of scattered properties & low and high rise blocks, The Role; Within this role, you will be responsible for ensuring P&L, budgets and deadlines are met. You would also be responsible for ensuring the level of service and quality is to the highest standard as well as cost control, creating CPP & programming of works and budgeting. Implement strong H&S across all projects. Your direct team will include site management, supervisors, RLO's and subcontractors. You will report directly in to the Operations manager who will support you in making the contracts successful The Candidate; The ideal candidate will have extensive building knowledge and experience managing planned maintenance & FRA contracts. Experience managing multiple site teams, strategically planning projects and an ability to problem solve in complex situations. A Strong knowledge around BSR and the building safety act as well as strong IT skills are essential and you must be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Outlook and Word. Having an ability to create a strong working environment, where everyone is working as a team to achieve targets and goals on the contract, as well as being able to build strong relationships with the client and your team members. A valid SMSTS, First Aid, CSCS, and Asbestos Awareness are required. This is a permanent position which will offer on going training and development as well as good progression opportunities for the successful candidate. If you are interested please apply directly or contact Danny Mangan for more information. Fortus Recruitment Group Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Fortus Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer

Role Overview The Cruise Product Delivery Manager is responsible for overseeing and delivering the complete onboard guest experience across assigned cruise ships. Working in line with company standards and guest expectations, the role ensures the successful preparation, execution, and continuous improvement of the onboard product and service offering. In partnership with the Head of Guest Experience, Head of Hotel Operations, Procurement, and the Chief Experience Officer (CXO), the Product Delivery Manager ensures operational excellence, brand consistency, achievement of KPIs and revenue targets, and the delivery of an exceptional cruise experience for every guest. Key Responsibilities Guest Experience & Product Delivery Take full ownership of the end-to-end onboard guest experience, ensuring delivery aligns with corporate standards and brand expectation Work closely with internal stakeholders to maintain onboard service standards, ensure compliance with operational procedures, and identify priorities for ship improvements. Collaborate with the Head of Guest Experience, Group Head of Hotel Operations, Procurement, and the CXO to develop and implement the Guest Experience brand strategy in a way that is operationally deliverable onboard. Monitor onboard product delivery performance and ensure consistent compliance with agreed standards. Review guest feedback, surveys, analytics, and comment forms to identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective action plans. Support the development and implementation of new product and service enhancements across the fleet. Operational Performance Act as the primary point of contact for Hotel Directors and Guest Services Managers on all product and service-related matters. Monitor ship performance across guest satisfaction, onboard revenue, operational KPIs, and compliance measures. Produce monthly operational performance reports for the CXO and senior leadership team. Analyse onboard product delivery and revenue performance to ensure optimal execution across assigned vessels. Review operational dashboards and work collaboratively with onboard and shoreside teams to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. Review daily operational logs to ensure smooth cruise operations and provide recommendations to onboard management teams. Audits, Projects & Ship Support Conduct regular ship visits to audit standards, support onboard teams, and ensure consistent product delivery. Coordinate Mystery Shopper audits and manage all follow-up actions and improvement initiatives. Support the planning and operational delivery of charter cruises in collaboration with the CXO. Develop project plans and recommendations for hotel refurbishment and enhancement projects. Manage weekly hotel snagging lists and work closely with Technical Officers to ensure all hotel equipment and facilities are maintained to required standards. Key Skills & Experience Previous cruise ship experience is preferred but not essential. Strong organisational, leadership, and problem-solving abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Proficient in Microsoft Office and onboard PMS systems such as Resco or equivalent. Ability to analyse operational performance and make data-driven decisions. Confident, accountable, proactive, and results-oriented approach. Flexible and willing to travel regularly, including working weekends as required. Committed to promoting a positive “can do, will do, with pleasure” service culture. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Onboard Revenue Margin (ONB REV) – performance-related bonus applicable Onboard & Shoreside Operational Cost Performance (OPEX) Onboard & Shoreside Guest Satisfaction / Net Promoter Score (NPS) Product Delivery Compliance & Brand Standards Mystery Shopper Audit Results Operational Improvement & Project Delivery Metrics benefits : 20 days holiday – increasing annually to 25 + bank holidays Access to Sage Benefits offering many retail, gym, cinema discounts as well as a GP and personal counselling and advice, wellbeing Employee of the month reward Company performance annual reward Ex UK Cruise after 6 months to enjoy 1 day for off for your birthday after 1 year Friendly, open office environment as well as hybrid working pattern Please notes: Must be able to travel internationally and drive due to travel requirements. ideally have a revenue and guest experience background

Job title Business Development Manager Location: Hybrid – one day at head office in Berkshire home working, travel to sites in Kent, Essex & London Salary: Basic salary £45k OTE £75k Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm Why Join? My client is a leading commercial cleaning company, committed to providing over 400 customers with an excellent cleaning service at a competitive price. Established in 1999, they provide a professional, fully comprehensive cleaning provision across Southern England in sectors that include schools, offices, medical and leisure facilities. Despite our fast growth, we still care about every customer, every contract and every member of staff. They pride ourselves on our attention to detail and delivery of a thorough, reliable high-quality service. The Opportunity Reporting to the Head of Sales & Marketing, they are looking for an ambitious Business Development Manager to join their expanding sales team and drive their growth even further. Your primary focus will be to build a solid pipeline of new business, establishing strong relationships with prospective clients, assisting our continued expansion. What You’ll Be Doing • Prospecting & Business Development: Spend two days a week identifying and targeting new business opportunities, • Appointments & Leads: Book a set number of qualified appointments each week, with a focus on specific geographic areas, • Lead Management: In addition to individual prospecting efforts, the company generated a significant number of inbound leads last year (circa £2.5m per BDM) which you would need to qualify and book, • Customer Site Visits: Travel to customer locations to attend meetings, survey buildings, and provide tailored quotes for cleaning services, • Negotiation & Objection Handling: Navigate objections and negotiate pricing effectively, • Relationship Building: Build lasting business relationships, managing the sales process from lead to close, • Market Insight: Stay up to date with industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities, • Collaboration: Work closely with our operations team to ensure smooth contract transitions and successful mobilisation, • Sales Maximisation: Undertake other tasks to optimise sales revenue and achieve targets. About you They are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager (preferably in the cleaning/FM sector) who thrives on challenge and enjoys the satisfaction of closing high-value deals. You will have strong communication skills, both written and verbal, Self-drive and tenacity to pursue new opportunities and possess an ability to work well as part of a team What You’ll Need • A solid background in direct sales (experience in cleaning or similar industries is a plus), • Experience of selling a service (preferably in the cleaning/FM industry), • Proven success selling contracts valued at £1.5m+ annually (80% inbound leads), • A proven track record in prospecting and closing deals, • Experience in the education or medical sectors would be an advantage, but not essential, • A valid UK driver’s license, • The right to work in the UK and satisfactory references What they can offer you Flexibility in work hours and location (average of 1 day in the office, 4 days working from home/out in the field) Company vehicle or mileage allowance iPad, laptop and Company mobile phone Competitive salary with an attractive commission structure Up to 27 days’ annual leave (depending on length of service) NEST pension scheme Opportunities for training, professional development and career progression Quarterly employee recognition awards A friendly and inclusive working culture Regular team events and employee perks Free parking and refreshments when in the office An inclusive, equal opportunities workplace where diversity is valued and everyone is welcome Fairford Associates operates as an Employment Agency introducing work-seekers to client employers for direct employment by those employers. Please view our latest jobs on our website and follow us on Linkedin and Twitter. We do try to reply to each application personally, however as we receive a high number of applications for each role, we handle it is not always possible to do this. Therefore, if we do not contact you within seven days your application for this particular role has not been successful. However, we have retained your CV and we will advise you of future roles that may be of interest

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The primary focus of this position is to oversee the daily operations of our workshop, warehouse, and on-site delivery. Oversee the day-to-day running of warehouse and workshop operations. This role is key for the smooth day-to-day running of our production in-house and beyond, ensuring the team ope

We are looking for someone who wants to be the CEO's right hand person: part Chief of Staff, part Head of Operations, part business builder. Head of Operations & Chief of Staff. Experience in a Chief of Staff, Operations, Strategy, Finance or Business Management role.

A growing UK-based business operating across manufacturing, distribution and international supply chains is seeking an experienced Head of Operations to lead its next phase of growth. A track record of scaling and improving operations. This is an opportunity for an experienced operations leader to b

As Head of Project Management, you'll take ownership of the end-to-end client delivery function, leading the project delivery team and acting as the senior escalation point for clients when issues arise. Strong Microsoft Office and reporting skills. Head of Project Management | Innovative Design Con

Our operations team works across all our companies; people get plugged in and out of different businesses and tasks as priorities shift, and you manage, think about and build all of it while staying hands-on yourself. A proven operator from a high-growth or scale-up environment — founder's office,

Job Title: Head of Operations – Country Hotel - Yorkshire. I am currently recruiting for a Head of Operations at this country hotel in Yorkshire. Managing the profitability of the hotel along with hitting targets.

The Head of Operations will take the lead on further building and developing the new services in Haringey, ensuring that we replicate our excellent quality of service, strong record of positive outcomes and loyal service-user base. The Head of Operations oversees all of BIAS’s projects, managing a

La Fosse is seeking an experienced Head of Technology Operations to lead a critical IT function within a defence-related environment. This role oversees operational technology services, a sizeable team, and improvements across infrastructure, end-user services and IT operations.

Gravitas Recruitment Group (Global) Ltd in Surrey is seeking an experienced Interim Head of IT for an 8-month fixed-term contract starting September. The role combines senior leadership with hands-on oversight of IT service delivery and infrastructure.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of operational technology services, lead a sizeable team, and drive improvements across infrastructure, end-user services and IT operations. Previous experience leading Technology Operations, Infrastructure or IT Operations functions. Lead the UK Technology O

Reporting directly to the Chairman, you will lead the commercial and operational performance of the business, driving occupancy, revenue, customer experience and operational excellence across a growing portfolio, while building the platform for future growth. Lead sales, operations and site performa