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Overview Our client is a fast-growing, global brand in the health, fitness, and sports nutrition sector, expanding rapidly across the UK. Reporting to the UK Head of Sales, the Key Account Manager will lead growth within the Gym & Independent channel, owning commercial performance across independent gyms, specialist sports nutrition retailers, and regional distribution partners. This is a highly entrepreneurial, field-focused role with full ownership of sales results, distribution expansion, and promotional execution. Working closely with cross-functional partners, including Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance. You will play a key role in scaling the brand’s presence within one of the UK’s fastest-growing channels. Responsibilities • Deliver and exceed revenue, profit, and distribution targets in line with UK growth plans., • Manage, strengthen, and grow relationships with distribution partners, acting as the primary commercial contact., • Expand distribution across specialist retailers and independent gym networks, driving sell-through via distributor partners., • Build and execute a channel promotional calendar aligned with national strategy., • Develop a structured contact plan, capturing customer interactions, competitor activity, and new business progress., • Be field-based at least three days per week, visiting key accounts and prospective customers across the UK., • Collaborate with Marketing to implement in-store activation, sampling programmes, and brand-building initiatives., • Host sampling events in gyms and specialist stores to boost trial and awareness., • Manage internal order processing and ensure smooth operational execution., • Provide accurate forecasting inputs and support monthly S&OP processes with a focus on demand-planning accuracy., • Track and report on sales performance, distribution growth, promotional ROI, and market opportunities., • Represent our client at industry events, expos, competitions, and trade shows domestically and internationally. Qualifications • Experience in account management, field sales, or distribution within FMCG, sports nutrition, or related categories., • Strong commercial mindset, motivated by achieving targets and owning channel performance end-to-end., • Proven ability to build long-term customer relationships and grow accounts strategically., • Highly organised with strong planning, reporting, and communication skills., • Comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams., • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word., • Solution-oriented approach with the ability to resolve customer challenges professionally., • Industry knowledge in sports nutrition or fitness is beneficial but not essential., • Passion for health, fitness, or sports is a must.

On behalf of our client, we are looking for a Test Equipment Obsolescence Manager to join them on an initial 6 -month basis.\n\nRole: Test Equipment Obsolescence Manager\n Pay: Up to £60 per hour via Umbrella\n Location: Bolton\n Contract: 6 months (possible extension)\n IR35 Status: Inside\n Security Clearance: SC Clearence needed, UK eyes only\n\nResponsibilities\n\nManaging Proactive and Reporting Services\nImplementing Strategy for Obsolescence Management\nTechnical Assessment working with Engineering teams to manage changes\nManaging Resources and Work load Planning\n Skillset/experience required:\n\nEngineering Degree or relevant experience\nKnowledge and experience of managing Obsolescence\nKnowledge and experience of Electronic Equipment\nYou'll be prepared to work autonomously if needed, lead the delivery of your work assignments, and actively engage with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of your outputs.\nManage discreet work packages preparing bids, controlling costs and delivering solutions.\nExcellent verbal communication, negotiation and influencing skills with the capability to write clear and concise engineering documentation.\nExperience of working within a multi-disciplinary team, with an awareness of the challenges and opportunities that this may bring and a passion for innovation and collaboration.\n If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation \n\nLine Up Aviation has carved its own place in the recruitment of Aviation and Aerospace personnel all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best known companies who demand the highest standard of applicants. \n\n"Follow @LineUpAviation on Twitter for all of our latest vacancies, news and pictures from our busy UK Head Office. Interact with us using the #LineUpAviation tag at anytime! Thank you for your follow

Procurement Manager (Directs) Location: Bolton Department: Finance Reporting to: Head of Procurement Salary: £60,000 Overview We are exclusively recruiting for a Procurement Manager to lead day-to-day procurement operations across direct spend categories within a regulated healthcare environment. This role is responsible for end-to-end sourcing, category management, tender delivery, contract governance, and supplier performance, ensuring best value, compliance, and continuity of supply to support critical clinical services. You will partner closely with clinical, operational, and finance stakeholders while supporting the delivery of procurement strategy and measurable cost improvements. Key Responsibilities • Manage the full procurement lifecycle across allocated direct categories, • Develop and execute category strategies aligned to organisational priorities, • Deliver competitive tender processes for low, medium, and high-value requirements, • Conduct supplier evaluations, negotiations, and recommendations, • Ensure procurement activity achieves best value and risk mitigation, • Maintain accurate contract registers and compliance monitoring, • Oversee supplier onboarding, due diligence, and safeguarding requirements, • Monitor supplier performance and address service issues proactively, • Maintain supply resilience and continuity, • Support delivery of procurement savings targets and efficiency improvements, • Ensure timely procurement to support fast-paced operational demands, • Produce reports, tender documentation, and performance insights, • Identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation, • Work collaboratively with clinical, operational, and finance teams, • Communicate procurement plans, progress, and outcomes clearly, • Manage competing stakeholder priorities effectively, • Promote procurement best practice across the organisation, • Conduct commercial negotiations and provide procurement recommendations, • Approve activity within delegated spend limits, • Escalate high-risk or high-value decisions as required Experience & Qualifications • Proven procurement experience within healthcare, medical, or regulated sectors, • Demonstrated success managing direct spend categories, • Strong knowledge of the end-to-end procurement cycle and tendering processes, • Category management expertise, • Strong report writing and tender documentation skills Teamwork & Leadership • Builds trust and strong cross-functional relationships, • Communicates clearly to influence and motivate others, • Resolves conflicts positively and encourages collaboration, • Coaches colleagues and supports high performance

The Role: As a Talent Acquisition Partner at Warburtons, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our Distribution business moving forward with the right people in place. Partnering closely with leaders, you’ll attract, assess and appoint great talent who live our values and help the business deliver day in, day out. You’ll shape effective sourcing strategies, share honest market insight and bring expertise, energy and care to every interaction creating a standout experience for candidates and stakeholders alike. Reporting into the Head of Talent Acquisition, you’ll also lead our Distribution TA teams, setting direction and supporting them to deliver regional recruitment plans right across the UK. It’s about doing recruitment properly, building trust, and bringing our EVP to life at every touchpoint. Essential Ingredients: • Solid experience gained either in-house or with an agency, specialising in Distribution or Manufacturing recruitment, and confident operating at pace in complex, operational environments., • A strong practitioner’s grounding in modern recruitment best practice, using advanced sourcing and screening tools, with a proven ability to partner credibly with the business and add real value., • A clear, practical understanding of the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle in a large organisation – from workforce planning and forecasting through to offer and onboarding., • Comfortable working with ATS and HRIS systems (ideally SuccessFactors or SmartRecruiters), acting as a go-to expert and helping others get the best out of the tools we use., • Deep hands-on experience in direct sourcing, including headhunting, LinkedIn, job boards, social media and creative vacancy advertising – engaging both active and passive talent., • Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and compliance, including GDPR, with confidence applying this in a commercial, pragmatic way., • A natural communicator, able to build trust, influence and engage stakeholders at every level through clear, confident written and verbal communication., • Strong stakeholder management skills, particularly with senior and executive leaders, operating as a trusted advisor rather than simply a service provider., • A professional, detail-focused approach, with pride taken in producing high‑quality work that reflects well on the function and the brand., • Highly organised and comfortable juggling multiple priorities, staying focused and effective even when deadlines are tight., • Proven experience working to SLAs, KPIs and targets, including cost‑per‑hire, time‑to‑hire and quality‑of‑hire measures., • Confident using data and insight to tell a story, spot trends and drive smarter decisions – with a continuous improvement mindset., • Bags of energy, resilience and drive, motivated by delivering great outcomes and helping the business succeed., • Experience coaching, mentoring and developing others, helping to build a collaborative, high‑performing team., • Able to apply market intelligence and talent mapping to inform recruitment strategy and provide meaningful insight to the business., • Curious and forward‑thinking, committed to innovation and continuous improvement, always looking for better ways of doing things., • A genuine advocate for our employer brand and EVP, ensuring every candidate interaction reflects who we are and how we roll. Extra Dough And last, but by no means least, let’s talk about what your bread’s worth. • A slice of our annual profits through a discretionary profit share, • Family time matters here – alongside your holiday entitlement, you’ll have the option to buy up to an extra week’s annual leave., • An award‑winning pension scheme with generous company contributions up to 10%., • Life assurance for added peace of mind, • Plenty of products you’ll love, plus deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough benefits platform, • Ongoing investment in your personal and professional development, • Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products – perfect for enjoying with your daily brew, • Support for your health and wellbeing, including free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice, and a comprehensive occupational health service.

Role: HR Advisor Location: Horwich BL6 6JW Contract: Full Time / Fixed Term - 12 months Salary: £35,000 Company: EG Group About the Role: We are looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join our HR team at EG Group. Reporting into the HR Business Partner, you will support the delivery of efficient, knowledgeable, and reliable HR services to our Head Office and Food to Go business. In this role you will be required to support the HR Department through the delivery of an efficient HR service to the business. You will provide comprehensive advice and support to managers in line with employment law and best practice. Working closely with other members of the team you will strive to ensure a high quality of service is delivered to the business and will also be responsible for the compliance of all personnel documentation, processes and procedures within regulatory framework. We are looking to attract an adaptable, resilient, and reliant individual who is passionate about HR & people. This is the perfect opportunity for a HR Advisor who is seeking a dynamic and demanding role where you can enhance your skillset and excel in your career in Human Resources. Why Join EG Group? • Discretionary performance-based bonus scheme, • Grow your career – gain accredited qualifications, apprenticeships, and progression opportunities within a global organisation, • Flexible working hours, • Hybrid working – up to 2 days per week (dependent on role and business needs), • Salary Sacrifice Schemes – Cycle to Work and Car Scheme available, • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave, • Generous annual leave entitlement, • Annual leave buy back scheme – purchase up to 5 additional days, • Discounted gym membership – stay healthy and save on fitness costs, • One paid volunteering day per year, • Wellbeing facilities – space to relax and recharge, • Free secure on-site parking, • Dress Down Fridays, • Free VDU eye test What you’ll be doing: • Build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders across the organisation., • Support store managers by providing advice and guidance on employee relations matters, including absence management, performance management, disciplinary processes, grievances, and redundancy situations., • Coach managers on a wide range of people-related matters., • Drive wellbeing and welfare initiatives across the business., • Ensure compliance with employment law, company policies, best practice, and Home Office Right to Work requirements., • Support the investigation of disciplinary matters, ensuring appropriate processes are followed., • Support long-term business objectives through effective and strategic HR support., • Undertake HR projects in line with the HR Strategy, including ad-hoc HR projects and administrative duties as required., • Work to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the HR function., • Support the review and updating of HR policies and procedures in collaboration with the HRBP. This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time. What we’re looking for: • CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent – essential., • Proven experience in a similar HR Advisor or HR generalist role., • Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice., • Experience managing and supporting employee relations cases., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships., • Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities., • Confident using HR information systems (SAP) and Microsoft Office applications., • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Who is EG Group? EG Group is a leading global convenience retailer, operating a wide range of brands across multiple sectors including fuel, foodservice, and grocery retail. With a presence in over 7 countries and a commitment to innovation and customer service, EG Group continues to expand its portfolio and reach. Our company is focused on delivering value to its customers, partners, and stakeholders through efficient operations and strategic growth. Please note - the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check which will be funded by EG Group.

Would you like to kick start your career in a supportive,collaborativeand innovative company? Want to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying. Do you enjoyworking as part of an enthusiastic, passionate,and collaborative team? Vendor Data Manager Role Overview: The Vendor Data Manager is a strategic and cross-functional leader, responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of product data within Softcat from its acquisition to its eventual deletion. A key part of this is ensuring integrity, security and accessibility of vendor data by collaborating with different teams to maintain high standards and high data quality. Success. TheSoftcat Way. At Softcat we want to support you at every stage of your career. Whether that means stepping up into a more senior role, taking on more responsibilities in your current role or broadening your skills and experiences in a different department, we encourage all our employees to develop and grow with us. Key Responsibilities: • Working with the Head of Business Partnering to develop a clear roadmap for data products aligned with business goals and user needs., • Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for improvements to Softcat's vendor data. This could include looking at new sources of data (from our vendors) to further enhance the enrichment of our vendor data or understanding best practice for managing our vendor data., • Master Data Management (MDM): Responsible for creating and maintaining a single, consistent and accurate source of truth for Softcat's critical vendor data. The data manager is responsible for ensuring this data is standardised across all systems, preventing inconsistencies and errors. The development and management of business processes to support these responsibilities will form a major part of the job for this Vendor Data Manager., • Data Quality Management: Responsible for the process of ensuring data is accurate, complete, consistent and timely. The Data Manager will implement rules and processes to cleanse data, validate its quality and monitor it for any issues. This is a continuous effort to maintain a high level of trust in the data used for business decisions., • Responsible for implementing and managing security measures to protect sensitive data from unauthorised access, breaches and cyberattacks. This involves ensuring that data platforms and services are regularly audited to ensure policies are followed (such as ROPAs) and access controls are in place. This will be done in conjunction with the data owners and owners of the different services., • Strong understanding of data analytics, data engineering, and machine learning concepts., • Have a strong understanding of data governance and data quality. Knowledge of how data integration and ETL works in an organisation like Softcat. Solid understanding of data security and compliance or the ability to learn this in the context of managing vendor data for Softcat., • Knowledge or experience of MS Purview, CluedIn and PowerBI would bebeneficial., • Familiarity with agile methodologies, product road mapping, and user-centred design., • Attention to detail: A focus on the finer details is crucial as small errors indata can lead to a significant impact., • Experiencemanaging data-centric products or platforms., • Problem Solving andAnalytical Thinking: Must be able to identify and resolve data-related issues, whether they are quality problems or technical glitches., • Knowledge ofSoftcat's Vendor landscape or a similar company would be advantageous for understanding the root cause of issues., • Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Work in a way that works for you We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: • Hybrid working 3 days in the office and 2days working from home, • Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives,and embraces every background. Join us To become part of the success story, please apply now. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Anyinformation you share on your application will be treated in confidence. You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and /jobs/our-culture/ Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. xrnqpay That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authenticallyyouas possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.

As we continue to scale internationally, we're looking for a driven and experienced Head of Performance Marketing to own our paid media strategy and help fuel our next phase of growth. This is a senior, hands‑on role responsible for owning and driving Represent's performance marketing strategy acr

A premium British fashion brand is seeking a Head of Performance Marketing to lead their global strategy across paid channels. This senior role focuses on customer acquisition, retention, and revenue growth, working closely with marketing and creative teams.

The Information Technology Head of GRC is responsible for leading the organisation’s global GRC strategy, ensuring effective risk management, compliance with applicable regulations, and robust governance frameworks. Job Title – Information Technology Head of GRC. Understand, manage, and mitigate

Bolton An exciting role has become available in our Test Architect team as a Technical expert involved in all aspects of the Missile Test process. If you have experience Electronic circuit design, testing and failure analysis techniques along with Test equipment design then this could be just the role for you! Salary: Circa £72 ,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship . Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 27% of base salary Car allowance: £300 per month Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Private Medical Insurance Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...The opportunity: As the Missile Test and Testability Expert you will be reporting in to the Test and Testability Department Head and, from a Project perspective, into the Project Chief Design Engineer. As Test and Testability Architects (TTA), we are involved in all aspects of the Missile Test process - from the early feasibility studies to series production and in-service support. As a Subject Matter Expert for Missile Test and Testability Architecture you will participate in range of missile programmes using your experience and expertise to improve the definition of test equipment technical requirements by focussing on key areas and removing waste. You'll be managing definition of the project test strategy, Definition of Project BIT architecture including coverage requirements and improving the way we write our specifications across all projects. As a key member on the team you'll be assessing and recommending improvements to our ways of working across TTA and lead the analysis of production test data to spot trends and diagnose failures. There will also be a need for you to lead the analysis and modelling our system to understand the test coverage and generate diagnostic instructions. Day to day you could also be involved in - Participating and supporting Red-Team reviews and activities into critical issues during development and manufacture. Supporting new product bid activities. Identify, document and deploy best practice across the department and within projects. Mentor and actively support members of the Test & Testability department. Lead / participate in roadmap development activities.What we're looking for from you: Educated to degree level (or equivalent) with significant experience of electronic test at all stages of project lifecycle, including: Electronic circuit design, testing and failure analysis techniques. Test equipment design. Experience in requirements capture. Project management and planning. Provide technical leadership to all Test related issues across design projects with proven experience in Test Equipment requirements capture and specification. Experience in DfT and testability Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders within the business relating to technical direction Support departmental strategy and support the department head with recruitment of the right people into the team. Strong interpersonal and well developed communication skills (written & verbal).Willingness to travel when required (UK and EU). Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more... We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. #LI-SF1