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Second Line IT Engineer \n £30,000 - £33,,000 per annum, dependent on Experience \n St Albans, Herts \n My client is recruiting a Second Line IT Engineer to join their growing IT team. The successful candidate will prove high-quality second-line technical support resolving more complex IT issues, maintaining infrastructure, and supporting the delivery of IT projects. \n Working closely with and reporting to the Head of IT, you will help ensure our systems remain secure, reliable and efficient, enabling the teams to provide an exceptional service to their clients. \n A broad role, with responsibilities including : \n\n • Act as the escalation point for technical issues that cannot be resolved by first-line support\n, • Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, operating system and application issues\n, • Troubleshoot networking, printer, telephony and remote access problems\n, • Support Microsoft Windows desktop environments and Microsoft 365 applications\n, • Install, configure and maintain desktops, laptops, mobile devices and peripherals\n, • Maintain accurate documentation within the IT service desk system\n\n \n\n • Assist with the administration and maintenance of the firms' servers, network and cloud infrastructure\n, • Support Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID user administration\n, • Assist with Microsoft 365 administration, including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive\n, • Support software deployments, operating system upgrades and routine maintenance\n, • Assist with backup solutions, disaster recovery processes and business continuity planning\n, • Support Mobile Device Management (MDM) and endpoint management solutions\n\n Security & Compliance \n\n • Apply security updates and software patches\n, • Assist in monitoring security alerts and responding to incidents\n, • Ensure IT systems operate in accordance with firm policies, GDPR and Cyber Essentials requirements\n, • Promote good cyber security practices throughout the Company\n\n Projects \n\n • Support infrastructure improvements and IT projects\n, • Assist with office moves, hardware refreshes and technology rollouts\n, • Work with third-party suppliers to resolve technical issues\n\n Customer Service \n\n • Deliver professional and friendly support to colleagues across the business\n, • Keep users updated throughout the lifecycle of support requests\n, • Produce technical documentation and user guides where appropriate\n, • Provide occasional user training on new systems and technologies\n\n Continuous Improvement \n\n • Identify recurring issues and recommend permanent solutions\n, • Contribute to improving IT processes and documentation\n, • Keep technical knowledge current through continuous professional development\n\n To be successful, your experience is likely to include : \n\n • Previous experience providing second-line IT support\n, • Strong knowledge of Windows 10/11 and Microsoft\n, • Experience supporting Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Exchange Online and Teams.\n, • Good understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS and VPN)\n, • Experience supporting desktops, laptops, printers and mobile devices\n, • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills\n, • Strong communication and customer service skills\n, • Ability to manage competing priorities effectively\n, • Full UK driving license and ability to travel to other office locations if required. required.\n\n Desirable experience includes : \n\n • Experience within a legal or professional services environment\n, • Knowledge of Microsoft Intune and endpoint management\n, • Experience supporting Hyper-V or VMware\n, • Knowledge of backup and disaster recovery technologies\n, • IT certifications such as Microsoft, CompTIA or ITIL\n\n If this sounds like you please send your CV to apply.

\n \n \n \n We're looking for a Hydraulic Modelling Lead to join our Water Engineering team based in Flexible with UK travel. \n Location: Flexible with UK travel Hours: 37.5 per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us. \n We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. \n Kier Design is seeking a Hydraulic Modelling Lead to join our exciting new Water Engineering division. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and grow a team whilst delivering design excellence across clean and wastewater projects within our integrated design and build delivery model. You'll be working closely with our construction teams and water company clients across the UK, bringing your technical expertise and leadership to drive innovation and quality in hydraulic modelling. \n What will you be responsible for? \n As a Hydraulic Modelling Lead, you'll be working within the Water Engineering team, supporting them in delivering design excellence across water projects. Your day to day will include: \n \n • Leading the delivery of hydraulic modelling activities ensuring design excellence and client satisfaction\n, • Shaping and implementing a hydraulic modelling growth plan in coordination with the Head of Water\n, • Providing technical leadership and participating in bid teams to bring value to our clients\n, • Liaising with water companies and internal construction teams to provide technical excellence\n, • Identifying innovation opportunities and coordinating with in-house design capability leaders to ensure effective resourcing\n \n What are we looking for? \n This role of Hydraulic Modelling Lead is great for you if: \n \n • You have significant experience in the regulated water sector with a solid network of relationships within water client and design organisations\n, • You bring extensive expertise using modelling packages to answer design and optioneering challenges in both clean and wastewater projects\n, • You're Chartered (CEng) with a relevant professional body and hold a degree in an appropriate discipline\n, • You have a passion for growing high performing teams and experience working within a design and build environment\n, • You have excellent communication skills with a collaborative, customer-focused approach and open leadership style\n \n We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. \n Rewards and benefits \n We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. \n Diversity and inclusion \n Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. \n We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier. \n \n \n \n

Location: St AlbansPosition Type: Full-TimeSalary: Competitive (Depending on Experience)About the Property Set within 12 acres of pristine Hertfordshire countryside, our family-owned Georgian country house hotel offers a luxury escape defined by elegance and tranquillity. Our exterior grounds are a central highlight of the guest experience, serving as a peaceful sanctuary for visitors, outdoor dining, and high-end events. We are now seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Head Gardener to take full stewardship of our outdoor spaces, maintaining and developing our landscaped grounds to the highest standard.The Role As Head Gardener, you will take ownership of the design, management, and year-round upkeep of our 12-acre estate. Working closely with hotel ownership on long-term grounds development, you will lead a small, dedicated team to maintain exceptional horticultural standards, enhancing the natural beauty and luxury feel of the venue.Key Responsibilities Horticultural Care & Design: Plan, execute, and oversee comprehensive care programs covering plant and tree maintenance, landscaping projects, seed and cutting propagation, irrigation, weeding, and border care.Grounds Maintenance: Oversee and execute high-standard mowing, strimming, hedge trimming, and overall maintenance of garden pathways, car parks, and outdoor facilities.Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and schedule a core team of two gardeners, fostering a productive and motivated working environment.Project & Budget Management: Deliver garden improvement projects on schedule and within budget, coordinating with external contractors and specialist labor when required.Long-Term Estate Development: Partner with executive management and property owners to propose and implement creative enhancements across the 12-acre site.Health & Safety: Maintain strict compliance with relevant site safety, COSHH, and environmental regulations.Candidate Profile Experience: Minimum 5 years of professional gardening experience, ideally with prior experience in a head or supervisory role within luxury hospitality, private estates, or public grounds.Horticultural Expertise: Exceptional plant knowledge with proven practical skills in propagation, soil management, and estate design.Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture (or equivalent) is desirable. PA1/PA6 spraying certificates and a valid chainsaw license are preferred.Attributes: Self-motivated, highly organized, and physically fit, with an eye for detail and the creative vision needed to keep luxury estate grounds immaculate year-round.Legislation: Solid working knowledge of Health & Safety standards relevant to groundskeeping and equipment operation.Benefits Package Holiday: 28 days annual leave plus an extra paid day off for your birthday.Dining & Stay Perks: Generous staff discounts across Food & Beverage, hotel accommodation, and affiliated luxury property groups.Spa & Wellness: 30% discount on spa treatments/days and 10% off retail spa products.On Duty Meals: Fresh meals provided during working shifts.Socials & Rewards: Annual staff recognition award nights, team events, and a lucrative "Introduce a Friend" referral bonus.How to Apply If you are an experienced grounds professional ready to steward a premier 12-acre luxury estate, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK.TPBN1_UKTJ

Client Services Project Manager St Albans, Hertfordshire £30,000–£40,000 DOE + Performance Bonus + Excellent Benefits Understanding Solutions is the consulting division of the award-winning Understanding Recruitment Group. We partner with organisations across software engineering, data and emerging technologies, delivering outcome-based technology projects through Statements of Work (SoW). Rather than simply providing resource, we work closely with our clients to deliver successful project outcomes and long-term value. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a Client Services Project Manager to join the team and play a key role in ensuring every client engagement runs smoothly from onboarding through to successful project delivery. The Role This is a varied role where you'll act as the central point of contact for both clients and consultants, ensuring projects remain on track, risks are managed, communication is clear and our clients receive an exceptional service throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with the Head of Solutions, Sales and Talent Delivery teams, you'll help drive operational excellence while identifying opportunities to continually improve how we deliver our consultancy services. Key Responsibilities • Own the day-to-day management of client engagements and project delivery across multiple accounts., • Build strong relationships with clients and deployed consultants, acting as the main point of contact throughout each project., • Coordinate the onboarding process for new clients and consultants, ensuring a seamless start to every engagement., • Conduct regular service reviews to monitor project performance, discuss progress and identify any delivery risks., • Produce project reports and track milestones, deliverables and overall project performance., • Proactively identify and resolve issues that could impact successful delivery., • Manage project documentation, governance and change requests., • Champion our project management platform, supporting both clients and consultants with best practice and adoption., • Work closely with internal teams to ensure projects are delivered to a consistently high standard., • Identify opportunities to strengthen existing client relationships and support future business growth., • Continuously review and improve our service delivery processes. About You We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing project management with relationship management. You'll be organised, proactive and confident working with multiple stakeholders while ensuring projects stay on track and clients receive an outstanding experience. You'll ideally have: • Previous experience in Project Management, Client Services, Service Delivery or Account Management., • Excellent organisational and project coordination skills., • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities., • The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously., • A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement., • High attention to detail and a process-driven mindset., • An interest in technology or experience working within technology projects would be advantageous, but isn't essential. Why Join Us? As part of the Understanding Recruitment Group, you'll join a business that's built an outstanding reputation within the technology sector and continues to invest in the growth of Understanding Solutions. Benefits include: • Performance bonus, • Hybrid working (up to 2 days from home), • Unlimited holiday, • Early finish Fridays, • Gym membership, • Life insurance, • Free parking, • International incentive trips, • Directors' lunches, • Regular team socials and company events, • Ongoing learning and development If you're looking for a role where you can combine project management, client relationships and operational excellence while helping deliver innovative technology projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Haven, part of the Bourne Leisure family, is seeking a Head of Tax in Hertfordshire on a 12-month FTC. Hybrid role (3 days in office) leading direct and indirect taxes across a multisite business. You’ll own tax governance, liaise with HMRC and auditors, and drive improvements in controls and reporting. ACA/ACCA/CTA qualified with senior tax leadership experience, you’ll manage a Tax Accountant and shape tax strategy for the group while advising on strategy and key projects. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Head of Tax – 12 Mth FTC Hemel Hempstead (Hybrid – 3 Days in office) Competitive salary + bonus and benefits About the role We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Tax to join our finance team at Haven on a 12 month FTC. This is a leadership role, designed for an experienced tax professional who can take ownership of all tax-related matters across our large, multisite business. You’ll be part of the Financial Control, Tax & Treasury function and play a key role in ensuring compliance, mitigating risk, and enhancing our control environment. Your Opportunity: • Lead on all direct and indirect tax matters across the group, including corporation tax, VAT, payroll taxes and more, • Own tax governance, compliance, and risk management, including SAO responsibilities, • Build and maintain strong relationships with HMRC, auditors and external advisors, • Oversee the preparation and review of tax-related financial statements and audit deliverables, • Deliver accurate and timely tax reporting to senior management, providing clear insights and explanations, • Coordinate the submission of R&D claims, PSA returns, and management of IR35 compliance, • Support and advise the business on tax implications of key decisions and projects, • Drive continuous improvement of financial systems and internal controls, • Manage and develop a Tax Accountant direct report, • Play an integral role in the wider finance team, contributing to a strong culture of compliance and accountability What we’d like you to bring: • ACA, ACCA or CTA qualified, with demonstrable experience in tax leadership, • Proven experience in managing tax across a complex organisation or within a professional services firm, • In-depth understanding of UK taxation rules, financial principles, and accounting standards, • Experience liaising with external advisors, including auditors and HMRC, • Effective communicator with the ability to explain complex tax matters clearly, • Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, • A proactive and strategic mindset, committed to continuous improvement, • Integrity and a high level of professional ethics, • A collaborative working style with the ability to build strong internal relationships, • Previous experience managing or mentoring others within a finance function What’s In It For You? • 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Holiday Buy Scheme, • Annual bonus, • 20% discount on both Haven and Warner Hotels holiday for you, family and friends, • Comprehensive wellbeing support, • Exclusive discounts with corporate partners, • Exciting career pathways, including Learning and Development opportunities such as Apprenticeships and Degrees, • Enhanced family friendly policies and pay (eligibility criteria applied) Who are we? We’re part of an award-winning Bourne Leisure family, which includes Haven & Warner Hotels. We have 9,000 fantastic team members and 39 beautiful seaside locations and our HQ based in Hemel Hempstead. What’s it like to work with us? Working with us is ultimately defined by our exceptional people and teams. At Haven, we take pride in our Breath of Fresh Air culture, which focuses on valuing and supporting every team member. We prioritise openness and transparency in our interactions allowing our team members to be their authentic selves. We operate a hybrid working model, meaning 50% of your working week will be spent at the office, occasionally on Park, or at external events. What can you expect during the recruitment process? The interview process will be up to 3 stages and may contain a presentation or skills test, depending on the role. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to help you perform at your best during this process, please let us know. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may require, including whether a role can be part-time or a job-share. We genuinely care about every candidate’s experience during the recruitment process and are here to provide support where we can. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments while applying, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at resourcingteam@bourne-leisure.co.uk. What We Offer • Holiday allowance that rises with service, plus a ‘Holiday Buy Scheme’, • Annual bonus, • 20% discount on both Haven and Warner Hotels holiday for you, family and friends, • Comprehensive wellbeing support, • Access to the Bourne Leisure corporate box at the O2 Arena ,London, • Exclusive discounts with corporate partners, • Exciting career pathways, including Learning and Development opportunities such as Apprenticeships and Degrees, • Enhanced family friendly policies and pay (eligibility criteria applied) #J-18808-Ljbffr

Head of Customer Access & Transformation (12 Month Fixed-Term Contract) ?? Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire ?? £80,250 per annum ? 35 hours per week ?? 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract Help Shape the Future of Access and Deliver Strategic Transformation at Hightown At Hightown, we're committed to delivering excellent services and creating positive outcomes for our customers and communities. We manage over 9,500 homes across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire, providing affordable housing alongside care and supported living services. We're looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Head of Customer Access & Transformation to lead a major review and redesign of how our customers access our services. This is a unique opportunity to shape Hightown's future customer access model, drive meaningful organisational change and play a key role in delivering our corporate strategy. As a member of our Senior Leadership Team, you'll work closely with Executive Leaders and colleagues across the organisation to develop a customer-focused, efficient and future-ready access offer, while leading wider transformation across Hightown. What You Will Be Doing: In this high-profile leadership role, you will: • Lead a comprehensive review of Hightown's customer access arrangements, channels and processes., • Design and develop a future customer access operating model that improves the customer experience and supports organisational priorities., • Champion service excellence, customer insight and continuous improvement., • Lead and coordinate strategic transformation projects across the organisation., • Develop business cases, implementation plans and governance frameworks., • Work collaboratively across departments to streamline customer journeys and improve outcomes., • Help shape the technology and systems roadmap supporting customer contact services., • Provide strategic leadership, advice and recommendations to senior stakeholders. What We Are Looking For: We're seeking a proven leader with: • Senior leadership experience within a customer-facing, customer access, transformation or operational environment., • Experience designing and implementing customer service operating models, access arrangements or service pathways., • A strong track record of leading strategic projects, transformation programmes and organisational change., • Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills., • Experience using data, insight and performance information to drive service improvements., • Knowledge of customer experience, accessibility, service standards and operational performance management., • Experience within social housing would be beneficial but is not essential. Why Join Hightown? At Hightown, our values of Empower, Respect, Inclusion, Compassion and Collaboration guide everything we do. We offer a supportive environment where you can make a genuine difference. Benefits Include: 33 days annual leave including Bank Holidays Annual performance bonus Monthly attendance bonus Access to onsite gym facilities Training and development opportunities Blue Light Card membership Opportunity to make a lasting impact within a respected housing associationReady to Make a Difference? This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced transformation leader to influence the future of customer services at Hightown and deliver lasting improvements for our customers and colleagues. Apply today and help us create a simpler, smarter and more accessible customer experience. We will review applications on an ongoing basis and reserve the right to close the vacancy early

Senior Project ConsultantRemote / London | £50,000 - £60,000 OTE + Company Car + Bonus Ideally you will be based in or around the locations mentioned. Monday to Friday 8:00a, - 4:30 - Flexible A unique opportunity to help create inspiring spaces that make a real difference.We're partnering with a well-established specialist business that designs and delivers bespoke sensory environments for the education, healthcare and care sectors. Their projects positively impact schools, hospitals, care homes and specialist support facilities, creating spaces that enhance learning, wellbeing and independence. As the business continues to grow, they're looking for an experienced Senior Project Consultant to manage client projects from initial consultation through to design handover. This isn't a hard-selling sales role. It's about building trusted relationships, understanding client needs and turning ideas into innovative spaces that genuinely improve lives. The RoleWorking across London and the South East, you'll meet clients on-site to understand their vision, survey spaces and gather all project requirements before handing over to the in-house design team. You'll become a trusted advisor, helping clients explore possibilities while ensuring every project is accurately scoped from the outset. You'll be responsible for: Meeting clients across schools, healthcare environments, care homes and specialist facilities. Conducting detailed site surveys, taking accurate measurements and recording project requirements. Listening carefully to clients and translating their vision into clear project briefs. Providing creative ideas and recommendations to maximise each space. Managing projects through the sales pipeline using the CRM. Following up enquiries promptly and maintaining excellent customer communication throughout the process. Building long-term relationships with schools, academies, local authorities and healthcare organisations. Conducting video meetings where required during the consultation process. Supporting successful project delivery by liaising with the design and project teams. Attending trade shows and industry events. Completing project handovers and providing product training following installation. Attending the head office on a weekly basis.Requirements About YouYou'll enjoy meeting people, understanding their challenges and helping bring their ideas to life. You'll be naturally organised, commercially aware and confident managing multiple projects at different stages while maintaining an exceptional customer experience. We're particularly interested in people who have experience in areas such as: Project consultancy Construction Facilities Management Interior projects Building services Fit-out Technical sales Project coordination You'll also have: Strong face-to-face customer experience. The ability to understand technical requirements and accurately survey spaces. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. A proactive and energetic approach. A creative mindset with the confidence to contribute ideas. Professional presentation and the ability to build credibility with a wide range of stakeholders. Good commercial awareness and experience managing a sales or project pipeline. The ability to work independently while collaborating with internal teams. A full UK driving licence.Benefits £50,000 - £60,000 OTE Company Car Performance based Bonus Healthcare Scheme Pension 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Flexible working during school holidays Remote-based role covering London and the South EastWhy Apply?This is an opportunity to join a growing business where every project has a genuine purpose. You'll work with organisations that support children, young people and adults, helping create environments that have a lasting positive impact. If you're someone who enjoys combining customer relationships, project management and creative thinking, this role offers a rewarding career with excellent autonomy, variety and earning potential. Interested? Apply today for a confidential conversation. All applications will be handled with complete discretion. IND25

IT Operations Manager Hemel Hempstead, Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 from home) £65,000 - £70,000 + Excellent Benefits Be the person who keeps the business running. Not everyone wants to spend their life delivering the next migration project. Some people genuinely enjoy making sure the IT operation runs like clockwork. If you're the person who takes ownership, keeps suppliers on their toes, enjoys solving problems before anyone else notices them, and likes being the calm head when things don't quite go to plan... we'd like to meet you. We're looking for an IT Operations Manager to become the trusted right hand to our Technology Director within a successful international healthcare business. This isn't about sitting in endless project meetings. It's about owning the day-to-day operation of IT across the business, making sure services are reliable, secure and continually improving. What you'll be doing Taking ownership of day-to-day IT operations. Managing and challenging external IT suppliers and MSPs to deliver excellent service. Monitoring SLAs, KPIs and service performance. Acting as the senior escalation point for operational IT issues. Driving continual service improvement and operational efficiency. Supporting infrastructure, business systems and technology upgrades. Helping shape disaster recovery, business continuity and cyber security initiatives. Producing meaningful service reporting for senior stakeholders. Working closely with the Technology Director, becoming a trusted operational deputy.We're looking for someone who... Has experience running an internal IT operation. Enjoys supplier and stakeholder management just as much as the technology itself. Knows how to hold third-party providers accountable. Can build relationships across every level of a business. Has a solid infrastructure background with broad Microsoft technology knowledge. Stays calm under pressure and enjoys solving operational challenges. Has worked within a regulated or quality-driven environment (healthcare, manufacturing, engineering or similar) - although this isn't essential.Why this role? You'll be joining a collaborative business where IT is genuinely valued, not hidden away in a back office. You'll have the opportunity to influence how technology is delivered across the organisation, work closely with senior leadership and make a real difference to the people using your services every day. If you enjoy running IT Operations rather than simply delivering projects, this could be exactly what you're looking for. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position

The Company: Simmonsigns, based in Telford, established in 1985 and founded on an ethos of providing solutions for safer roads, specialist lighting, renewable energy and storage. We deliver a wide range of high-quality products, meeting industry standards for local authorities, construction sites, private workplaces, and individual homes. We believe in demanding more and continually challenge ourselves to improve and deliver innovation, using our own dedicated, experienced team and our partners. As part of our continuous improvement, we place a strong emphasis on training, development and always ‘doing the right thing’. Our vision is ‘Creating sustainable solutions that are safe for everyone.’ The people: We employ people with passion, enthusiasm, a can-do mindset, and the right skills to form one of the most innovative manufacturers in our sector. They are progressive, ambitious, creative, well-organised and idealists, who can work on projects as individuals or part of a team. Job Description Join in! To further expand our activities, we are currently searching for a dynamic person to join the external sales division to enhance our performance and help take the company into new sectors with our latest products Area Sales Manager – South East Your responsibilities: Manage and develop relationships with existing and future clients. Identify the needs of the client and deliver solutions based on their expectations and to specification. Own, manage and report on KPI targets. Total ownership and development of an opportunity pipeline. Present detailed sales figures and commitments at monthly meetings. Provide monthly reports. Provide product innovation feedback from customer interactions. Promote and maintain the company brand, vision and standards. New customer acquisition via additional routes to market for new product lines. Plan and conduct face to face meetings with clients, prospects and fellow professionals. Maintaining existing loyal client base and further developing the relationships. Champion the Simmonsigns products and promote the solutions we provide. Offer technical advice, training and service support, including product management. Working at trade events, seminars and exhibitions to increase awareness. Work in partnership with the internal customer service and supporting teams. Reporting directly to the Head of Sales. Produce detailed sales and business plans. Respond to and support the tender process. Effectively navigate and utilise CRM software to manage and maintain client relationships, ensuring accurate and timely reporting Your profile: Professional relationship management experience and strong communication skills. Able to identify sales and commercial opportunities. Proven track record of account and sales management. A technical understanding of electrically installed products. Strong presentation skills, presenting at all levels of a business. Ability to connect with the trade and provide specific detailed consultation. Highly motivated team player who takes ownership of individual tasks Have exceptional attention to detail and identify a solution Articulate, use common sense, and have confidence in their abilities Flexibility to travel as needed Would be preferable for the candidate to have experience in the following: Understanding of commercial and contractual tender development Customer service and complaint experience / processes Understanding and use of IT systems We are offering: Owner-managed, mid-sized family company Competitive salary and annual bonus package Company car Individual personal development and technical training 25 days Holidays Area: London Essex Kent East Sussex West Sussex Hampshire Isle of Wight

Head of Supply Chain, Logistics & Procurement Hemel Hempstead | Up to £65,000 + Bonus | Hybrid Working (2 Days WFH After Probation) | Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm Are you an experienced Supply Chain professional with a strong technical or manufacturing background? Do you thrive on forecasting demand, managing complex supply chains and leading high-performing teams? We're recruiting for a Head of Supply Chain, Logistics & Procurement to join a growing and innovative manufacturing business based in Hemel Hempstead. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the entire supply chain function, overseeing procurement, logistics, inventory and demand planning while leading a team of six and imminently growing to seven. This role would suit someone from a sheet metal, fabrication, manufacturing or technical engineering environment who is highly analytical, commercially aware and confident using data to drive operational performance. The Role Reporting to the Operations Director, you'll be responsible for managing the complete supply chain operation, ensuring materials are forecasted, procured and delivered to meet customer demand and production schedules. Working closely with the UK operation and the company's sister companies across teh world and most notably, France, you'll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered on time by proactively managing stock levels, supplier performance and logistics. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end supply chain, procurement and logistics function. Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasting and material planning models. Translate project schedules into material requirements to support production. Manage procurement strategies to ensure materials are available while optimising costs. Oversee UK and European logistics, including imports, exports and customs compliance. Manage inventory levels and lead quarterly stock audits. Work closely with Sales, Projects and Operations to ensure production capacity aligns with demand. Lead, mentor and develop a team of six supply chain and logistics professionals. Produce meaningful reports and analyse data to drive business decisions.About You We're looking for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and has exceptional attention to detail. You'll ideally have: A strong background within sheet metal, fabrication, manufacturing or a technical engineering environment. Significant experience in supply chain, procurement and logistics management. Experience with demand planning, forecasting, MRP/MPS and inventory control. Previous experience managing international supply chains, ideally UK and Europe. Strong leadership experience with the ability to motivate and develop a team. Experience using ERP systems such as Sage or similar. Advanced Excel skills - you'll be a true spreadsheet expert, confident working with complex formulas, data analysis, reporting, forecasting and large datasets. Excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills.What's in it for you? Salary of up to £65,000, depending on experience. Hybrid working - 2 days working from home after your induction/probation period. Monday to Friday working hours - 9:00am to 5:30pm. Opportunity to lead and shape an important business function. Join a collaborative and growing manufacturing business. Long-term career progression opportunities.If you're an experienced Supply Chain leader with a technical or manufacturing background, exceptional forecasting skills and you're someone who genuinely loves working with data and Excel, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Think Specialist Recruitment for more information. Think Specialist Recruitment is an independent recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead, supporting businesses across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment across administration, customer service, HR, finance, sales support, marketing, IT and supply chain positions

Position: Head of FM and Capital Projects (Interim) Bexley 16 Location: Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AT Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 6+ Months - 3 days on site requirement Working Hours: 37 hours per week Pay Rate: PAYE: £ 500.

Head of Material Efficiency Tools Projects. The opportunity to accelerate your career at the forefront of airline supply chain digital transformation, leading high‑impact projects across a global aviation group. This is a strategic leadership position that brings digital transformation into one of

The Council is seeking an interim Head of Facilities Management and Capital Projects to lead the FM strategy, governance and service delivery in Bexley.

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As Director of Operations at Newbury Cancer Care, you will be at the heart of the charity, leading its day-to-day operations and working closely with the Board of Trustees, employees, volunteers, healthcare partners and the wider local community. Experience within the charity sector would be particu

All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them. Responsibilities of our Community Operations Volunteer Team Manager. Lead and grow a regional volunteer network

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PV, roofing and social housing retrofit projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven operations professional with a strong background in. Oversee the day-to-day operational delivery of multiple contracts across your region.

Were looking for an experienced Sprinkler Project Manager to oversee commercial and industrial fire protection projects from start to finish. Managing fire sprinkler projects from inception to completion, ensuring theyre delivered on time, on budget, and to specification.

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We are recruiting for an Operations Director / Director of Extraction Systems & Associated Services to join a specialist designer, manufacturer and installer of laboratory furniture, fume cupboards and laboratory extraction systems across the UK. This is a senior leadership opportunity responsib

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As part of our Care and Supported Housing team, you will play a vital role in overseeing a range of services, ensuring they are responsive, person-centred and consistently delivered to a high standard. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is pass

Thanks to significant investment, major restructuring and increasing customer demand, this food manufacturing site is entering its next phase of growth. Production volumes are increasing, the night operation is expanding, and for the first time, they're creating a dedicated Night Shift Operations Ma

Deliver high-quality, customer-focused services while driving sales, gross profit, and operational efficiency. Act as the main point of contact for stakehold. We are seeking an experienced Retail Manager to lead and develop our retail operations across three sites, including visitor restaurants, cof

Role: This role is responsible for Quality Operations and Quality Assurance activities, ensuring GMP compliance and quality system support for the manufacture, packaging, testing, storage, and distribution of marketed drug products. Support site compliance activities, including implementation

Alongside this, you'll identify inefficiencies, implement smarter ways of working, and lead projects that enhance operational performance across the business. A fast-growing, global technology business is looking for a Senior Client Operations Manager to take ownership of client onboarding and drive

This is a leadership role responsible for operational estates, compliance, backlog maintenance and the management of a multidisciplinary workforce across acute and community settings. Drive delivery of backlog reduction and minor capital works programmes. Strong knowledge of statutory compliance,.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Operations Leader to become part of a friendly organisation that offers. Reporting to the Operations Director, the main responsibilities of the Operations Manager will include:. Developing CI culture through the use of Lean Manufacturing tools.

Key Responsibilities: Working alongside and in partnership with the Head of Services Provide day-to-day operational leadership for Housing and Support Services Lead, support, and develop Team Leaders and frontline staff Oversee service performance, workforce planning, safeguarding, and quality assu

Operations Manager - Cladding & Facade RefurbishmentLocation: Birchwood (with travel across the North of England) A well-established refurbishment and building maintenance contractor is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the delivery of high-rise residential cladding and façad

They employ a small team of Engineers and a variety of sub-contractors, working across London and Essex mainly. The relationship can be flexible / hybrid working or office based.

Set in a Historical location with amazing commuter links, this beautiful property offering elegantly appointed rooms, stunning contemporary food and a strong business mix offering is now looking to further grow and develop its offering with the appointment of an Operations Manager. This Hotel Operat

Take ownership of event planning, logistics and operational requirements. Act as the main point of contact for clients throughout the planning process. My client is a leading London events business delivering food-led events across a unique and high-profile venue.

As an integral part of the leadership team, you will assist the General Manager in the seamless day-to-day running of the hotel. Scottish Highlands, this role offers the opportunity to lead daily hotel operations in a luxury five-star setting, ensuring exceptional guest experiences. Free use of spa

Following a period of sustained growth our client is seeking to appoint an experienced Finance & Operations Director or ambitious FD Designate to act as strategic partner to the MD. As they enter the next stage of development they are investing in people and systems to strengthen the financial, oper

Speedy are the UKs leading hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services everything for every job!. The main purpose of this role will be to holds a key leadership position responsible for overseeing the operations and strategic direction within

Role: This role is responsible for the oversight of QC product testing (bulk and finished product), incoming goods testing and ensuring that all materials/bulk and finished product that require testing by the laboratory are done so according to agreed specifications and procedures and within agreed

Initial 6-month contract with a strong likelihood of extension. We are supporting a major National Security programme and are looking for an experienced DV Cleared Construction Project Manager to oversee the delivery of a high-security facility fit-out project in West London. Acting as the client's

Project Manager X 3 required by our client an international education establishment provider, experienced in managing the design, development, planning and implementation of large projects across product through a matrix of internal and external resources and partnerships, to ensure delivery of valu

Our client is a profitable, owner-managed contractor delivering interior fit-out and modular new-build projects, principally for the private education sector. You will be based in their offices in. The successful candidate will be as comfortable interrogating a cost value reconciliation as they are