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Director of Estates £60,000 - £70,000 + Autonomy + Enhanced Pension + Excellent BenefitsDartford (Multi-Site)Are you an experienced Estates Director, Head of Estates, or senior Estates professional looking for the opportunity to take ownership of the long-term estates strategy for a thriving, multi-site educational institution?On offer is an exciting opportunity to play a key strategic role within a growing organisation, where you will have genuine autonomy to shape the future direction of estates, facilities, risk management, and operational delivery across multiple campuses.This is a highly influential leadership role where you will work closely with senior leadership and board-level stakeholders, overseeing a multi-disciplinary estates function and ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of the College's estate. You will lead on long-term estates planning, capital projects, sustainability, health & safety, and risk management, while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.This role would suit an established Estates professional with experience leading multi-site estates or facilities operations, looking for the opportunity to put their stamp on a growing institution and directly influence long-term business strategy.The Role: Strategic leadership of a multi-site Estates & Facilities function Ownership of long-term estates strategy, maintenance planning, and capital projects Oversight of facilities, health & safety, compliance, sustainability, and risk management Senior stakeholder engagement, including board-level reporting and strategic planning Predominantly based in Dartford, with travel across other sites as requiredThe Person: Strong background in Estates, Facilities, Building Services, Surveying, or similar Experience leading multi-site estates operations within a strategic leadership role Strong understanding of compliance, H&S, contractor management, and capital projects Able to influence at senior leadership level and drive long-term operational improvements Education sector experience desirable but not essential Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Established in 1967 as a Port Authority and now with eight strategically located ports across Scotland and England, Forth Ports handles an impressive 31 million tonnes of cargo each year. It is home to both London’s and Scotland’s largest ports - key gateways for international trade and domestic supply chains. Beyond the sheer scale of operations, Forth Ports contributes a remarkable £950 million in economic value annually, supporting businesses, communities, and the broader UK economy. Port of Tilbury stands as the closest port to London, making it a critical gateway for trade into the capital and beyond. Each year, Tilbury handles around 16 million tonnes of cargo, accounting for an impressive 36% of the total volume moved along the River Thames. The port alone generates over half of the Forth Ports Group’s total turnover and supports around 700 direct employees, contributing £394 million annually to the UK economy. Having already undergone a £1billion investment programme, the port has ambitious plans to double its cargo throughput to 32 million tonnes per year and triple direct port-related employment from 4,000 to over 12,000 jobs over the next 10 to 15 years. The Group Head of Health & Safety will lead and embed a progressive, group-wide safety strategy. Reporting to the COO, this high-impact role will provide visible leadership across a complex, multi-site operation, ensuring best-in-class standards in safety, risk and compliance. You will act as the organisation’s senior safety voice, advising the Executive and Board, engaging with regulators and industry bodies, and driving a consistent, high-performing safety culture across all locations. With significant investment, expansion and operational evolution underway, this is a unique opportunity to shape long-term strategy, champion innovation, and ensure safety remains at the heart of sustainable growth. Candidates should bring senior H&S leadership experience from ports, infrastructure, logistics, construction, or heavy industry, with a proven track record of delivering strategy across multi-site environments. With deep knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks, you will be a credible adviser to senior stakeholders and an influential leader of teams. You will combine technical expertise with strong communication, strategic thinking, and a passion for driving a zero-harm culture. If you would like to be part of a visionary leadership team driving safety across a genuinely complex, high-hazard, multi-site environment, we would love to hear from you. Please apply or contact our retained advisor, Sophie Randles, at sophierandles@livingstonjames.com for a confidential discussion. Any direct applications or third-party introductions to Forth Ports will be forwarded to Livingston James for consideration. Forth Ports is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

Location: Tonbridge (with travel across Dartford, Gravesend & Hadlow sites)Salary: £55,000 per annum Contract: Full-time, 37 hours per week (52 weeks)Your new companyA leading multi-campus college group is looking to appoint a Head of Estates to support the delivery of high-quality facilities and estates services across its sites. With a strong reputation for delivering an outstanding learning environment, the College continues to invest in its estate to support both current students and future growth.Your new roleReporting to the Director of Estates & Risk Management, you will provide both strategic and operational leadership across Estates and Facilities, ensuring the effective delivery of services that support teaching, learning and curriculum development.Key responsibilities include: • Overseeing the day-to-day management of estates and facilities services across multiple sites, • Driving improvements in service delivery, performance and operational efficiency, • Managing estates budgets and ensuring effective use of resources, • Leading on capital projects and estate developments from planning through to delivery, • Supporting strategic planning and contributing to the College's long-term estates strategy, • Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, statutory regulations and risk management requirements, • Leading, developing and managing multi-site estates teams to deliver high performance, • Working closely with senior leadership to align estates services with curriculum and organisational needs, • DBS is required You will play a key role in maintaining a safe, sustainable and fit-for-purpose estate across all college campuses.What you'll need to succeed • Proven experience managing estates or facilities services within a complex, multi-site environment, • Strong leadership experience managing large teams and driving performance improvements, • Experience managing large budgets and delivering capital projects, • In-depth knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, compliance and risk management, • Relevant qualification in estates, facilities, construction, surveying or Health & Safety, • Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills, • Experience within an education or public sector environment is desirable. What you'll get in return • Salary of £55,000 per annum, • Opportunity to lead estates services across a large and diverse estate, • A key leadership role with influence over strategic planning and development, • Supportive environment with opportunities for professional development What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this opportunity, click 'apply now' to submit your CV, or contact us for a confidential discussion. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Director of Organic Search • Salary to £100k + benefits, • Fully remote (UK-based, occasional travel for client meetings and team days) NB: please only apply if you have lots of experience speaking at events, contributing to publications, appearing on podcasts etc. (i.e. being very visible/well known in the organic search community). Overview This opportunity is with a multi-award-winning SEO and digital marketing agency with offices in London and Dubai. They work with high-growth brands across competitive industries including finance, iGaming, and eCommerce, delivering data-driven SEO campaigns that drive real commercial results. The Opportunity This is a senior leadership role owning the full organic search offer across SEO, content, link building, AI search and digital PR. This is not a management role disguised as a directorship. This is a genuine leadership position for someone who wants to shape the direction of an agency. They are a digital marketing agency specialising in regulated industries, including iGaming and financial services. They have been operating since 2008 and are in the middle of a significant transformation. They are investing significantly in growth across the UK, Middle East and Southeast Asia, aiming to double ARR over the next two-to-three years. The Director of Organic Search will be central to that growth. The role sits at the intersection of vision, strategy and delivery. You will own the organic search vertical: its performance, its people, its output and its reputation. You will work alongside the Managing Director to shape agency strategy, and alongside the sales team to help win and retain clients. What They Are Looking For Someone who is known in the industry (essential). Someone who has built things, grown things, and has the credibility to walk into a boardroom or onto a stage and represent the agency with authority. If you are the kind of person who quietly does good work but avoids the spotlight, this probably is not the right fit. They need someone who combines technical depth with commercial instinct and personal brand. What You Will Do • Own the strategic direction of organic search; Define what services they offer, how they deliver them, and where they take them next. This includes SEO, content, outreach, link building, digital PR, and LLM/AI visibility., • Lead and grow the team; You will inherit an existing team and have the scope to restructure, recruit and develop it. This means hiring senior talent, building career paths, and creating a culture where people do their best work., • Drive client performance; Every client on an organic search retainer is your responsibility. Not the day-to-day delivery, but the strategy, the quality, and the results. When a client is underperforming, you are the person who fixes the approach., • Win new business; Support pitches, lead strategy presentations, and help close deals. Your credibility and expertise will be a direct factor in whether prospects choose them over the competition., • Elevate the agencys reputation (essential); Contribute to the agencys thought leadership through LinkedIn, speaking engagements, podcasts, industry events and media. You will be a visible representative of the company in the search community., • Shape commercial strategy; Work with the MD and CEO on pricing, packaging, service development and growth planning. This is not a siloed role. You will have a seat at the table where decisions about the future of the business are made., • Build and refine processes; Improve how they onboard clients, how they report, how they deliver, and how they retain. You will own the search delivery within it., • Stay ahead of the industry; AI search, LLM visibility, algorithm changes, new platforms. You will be the person the team and their clients look to for what is coming next and what to do about it. Who You Are You have at least 810 years of search experience across SEO, content and digital PR, with a significant portion at senior or director level in an agency environment. You have worked with global or nationally recognised brands and can demonstrate measurable commercial impact from your work. You have deep experience across technical SEO, content strategy, link building, and digital PR. You do not need to be the best at each, but you need to understand every discipline well enough to lead it. You have a visible industry presence (essential). You speak at events, contribute to publications, appear on podcasts, or maintain an active and respected LinkedIn profile. You are known in the organic search community. You have experience in regulated industries such as iGaming and financial services. This is not essential, but it would be a significant advantage given their specialism. You are commercially minded. You understand how agency economics work, how to price services, and how to connect organic search performance to client revenue. You are a natural leader. People want to work for you, not because of your title, but because you make them better at their jobs. You have the energy and the fire. This is a transformation role. They are not looking for someone who wants to maintain the status quo. They want someone who wakes up thinking about how to make things better. What This Role Is Not This is not a head of role with a director title. You will not spend your days in spreadsheets doing keyword research. You will have a team. Your job is to set the direction, raise the standard, and make sure the output is exceptional. This is also not a pure people management role where you sit in meetings all day. You will be expected to stay close to the work, to understand what is happening on client accounts, and to step in when the strategy needs your expertise. The best people they have seen are the ones who can zoom out to the big picture and focus into the detail when it matters. Why Regulated Industries Matter Our clients operate in sectors were getting it wrong is not just a missed ranking. It can mean regulatory action, reputational damage, or legal consequences. iGaming brands need to navigate advertising restrictions across multiple jurisdictions. Financial services clients must comply with FCA guidelines. Healthcare and pharma content must meet strict accuracy and compliance standards. This is their competitive advantage. Most agencies avoid these sectors because they are complicated. They specialise in them because they understand the rules, the risks, and how to deliver results within those constraints. If you have worked in these industries before, you already know what that means. If you have not, you will need to learn quickly, and they will support you in doing so. What They Offer £70,000 to £80,000 base salary depending on experience Fully remote working A genuine leadership role with a seat at the senior table The opportunity to shape an agency during its most important growth phase Conference and event budget for speaking engagements and industry presence Other Stuff NB: for non-UK Citizens; we cannot accept applications from anyone requiring sponsorship (now or in the future) for UK permanent employment you are utilising a work visa this must allow you to work in the UK unrestricted for at least the next 5 years. JBRP1_UKTJ

Full job description Head of Digital Marketing (SEO / PPC / Lead Generation) Dartford, Kent £60,000-£65,000 + Bonus + Potential Share Options + Career Progression + Senior Leadership Opportunity Are you a commercially focused Digital Marketing Manager or Head of Digital Marketing with strong SEO, PPC and lead generation experience, looking for an opportunity where you can take ownership of a multi-brand digital strategy and directly influence the future growth of a rapidly expanding business? On offer is the opportunity to join a fast-growing specialist services group where you will be responsible for driving digital growth across two established brands. This is a highly visible leadership role where success will be measured by one thing: generating high-quality enquiries that directly contribute to revenue growth. In this role, you will take ownership of digital marketing strategy across both Cleaning and Drainage. You will be responsible for restoring and improving lead generation performance for an established market-leading brand whilst simultaneously building a scalable digital marketing function from the ground up for a rapidly growing division. You'll have the autonom...

Our client is part of a group of companies, providing credit management and dispute resolution services to UK and international businesses. They are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. The wider Group operates to established governance, data protection and information security standards, including ISO-accredited frameworks. Role Title: Commercial Litigation Solicitor (Senior Fee Earner / Team Lead) Location and Working Pattern: Maidstone office-based. The postholder will provide day-to-day support and supervision to the team in-office and will also provide oversight and input to matters resourced elsewhere. Role Summary This is a senior, hands-on litigation role for an experienced commercial disputes solicitor who can run a personal caseload with minimal supervision while taking responsibility for supervision, mentoring, and quality control across the team. The practice is predominantly Claimant-side (with some Defendant instructions) and includes: • commercial debt recovery and wider contractual/commercial disputes;, • insolvency-related litigation;, • institutional-client dispute work; and, • opportunity to support and help develop a growing real estate litigation offering. Key Responsibilities • Run a personal caseload across commercial debt recovery and wider commercial disputes, from pre-action through to trial/enforcement where applicable., • Conduct insolvency-linked litigation and strategy, including (where appropriate) statutory demands, winding-up/bankruptcy processes, contested applications, and related enforcement steps., • Draft, review and settle statements of case, applications, witness statements, and other litigation documents to a consistently high standard., • Drive procedural compliance and hearing readiness, including disclosure, evidence, schedules, trial bundles, and instructions to counsel., • Provide clear, commercially focused advice on prospects, strategy, costs risk, settlement options, and enforcement outcomes. Team leadership, supervision and quality control • Provide day-to-day supervision and mentoring to junior lawyers., • Allocate and manage workstreams appropriately, ensuring deadlines are met and output is to standard., • Maintain effective file oversight and quality control, including review of key pleadings/advice, risk issues, and client communications., • Contribute to internal know-how, precedents, training, and continuous improvement in litigation processes and standards. Client management and stakeholder handling • Act as a senior point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders, ensuring timely updates and management of expectations., • Liaise effectively with counsel, experts, and counterparties; manage negotiations and settlement discussions where appropriate., • Support the Head of Department with matter planning, resourcing, and escalation of material risks. Compliance, governance and operational discipline • Maintain excellent file hygiene, time recording (where applicable), and matter management in accordance with SRA obligations and internal policies., • Ensure appropriate handling of confidentiality, conflicts, AML/CTF considerations (where engaged), data protection requirements, and information security standards., • Use the firms case management and automation tools appropriately to drive consistency and efficiency. Experience and Qualifications • Solicitor qualified in England and Wales with a current practising certificate., • Proven ability to run litigated matters with minimal supervision, including ownership of strategy, pleadings, evidence, and case management., • Strong working knowledge of CPR, costs risk, settlement tactics, enforcement options, and litigation project management., • Experience supervising, mentoring, or training junior fee earners (or clear capability and appetite to do so). Desirable • Experience of insolvency-related litigation and recovery strategy., • Experience acting for institutional or volume-commercial clients, with disciplined reporting and risk management., • Exposure to real estate litigation (beneficial but not required)., • Familiarity with Clio and workflow/automation tools (Legl and similar), with a pragmatic approach to legal tech. Skills and Competencies • Excellent drafting and advocacy preparation skills; confident with complex pleadings and evidence., • Strong judgement on proportionality, costs, and settlement strategy., • Calm handling of urgent and time-sensitive disputes., • Clear communication style, suited to senior client and stakeholder management., • High professional integrity with a demonstrable commitment to SRA-aligned conduct, confidentiality, and governance., • Organised, accountable, and comfortable setting standards for others. What good looks like • Matters progressed efficiently with strong procedural compliance and clear, recorded decision-making., • High-quality drafting with minimal rework; consistent court-ready output., • Improved capability and confidence of juniors through active supervision and feedback., • Predictable client service: timely updates, clear advice, and controlled costs risk., • Effective collaboration across Manchester/Kent resourcing and with counsel/external providers. JBRP1_UKTJ

Retail Channel Controller Bakery to Convenience Retail and Forecourts REWARDS: Basic 58K-65K (OTE on personal objectives 65K), plus company bonus, company car allowance or car, laptop and company benefits LOCATION: National travel is required - London, Birmingham, Bristol, Oxford, Southampton, Leicester, Nottingham, Cambridge, Luton, Manchester, Leeds and other major cities are suitable locations to reside within. Aspirations to further your sales career with a genuine market leading foodservice specialist? THE COMPANY: We are a genuine market leader in the provision of food to go products to convenience retail/forecourts and Foodservice sectors. Over the last 30 years we have demonstrated rapid growth to enable us to provide full UK coverage to all areas of both market sectors. We provide bakery solutions including bread, patisserie, breakfast products and speciality bakery products. Our comprehensive range enables us to provide a one stop solution to cover all areas of our customers requirements regarding bakery and food to go products. Due to sustained growth, we are seeking to add further personnel to our dynamic, successful sales team throughout the UK to manage our key Convenience retail and forecourt channel. We pride ourselves on having all of the benefits of a corporate employer combined with a family company feel to our value of all of our employees. If you feel that this may be the right challenge to head up a sales function within an established market leader we would be delighted to hear from you. THE ROLE: This is a unique and exciting position that offers so much more than a traditional National Account Manager role. You will be fully responsible for strategy to develop sales within our convenience retailers and forecourt sectors. The role is exciting and varied and includes full account management responsibility for our major customers in this area including the leading convenience retailers and major national forecourt chains. In addition to this, you will lead the strategy within the sector by developing effective internal relationships. This will include, working closely with marketing and NPD to ensure that the product range is innovative, on point and mirrors current and future trends within the sector. You will also be responsible for ensuring that promotions and initiatives with your sector are implemented on a regional basis via the field sales teams. This role presents and excellent opportunity for a Convenience retail and forecourt specialist to make a significant impact within an established market leader. THE APPLICANT: We are seeking to attract candidates who are passionate about food and hospitality and have experience at managing national accounts at head office - buyer level. • Candidates must have a proven track record of managing Convenience retail and/or Forecourt accounts at head office level., • Previous experience in bakery products to this sector will be of great interest but other foods or food to go concepts are of strong interest such as pizza, coffee, hot dogs etc, • Candidate with experience of other product ranges sold into this sector of a food or drinks nature will also be considered such as coffee to go, snacks, confectionery, chilled and prepared foods., • Candidates must be effective team workers, strategic thinkers and be able to develop excellent internal relationships., • Candidates with that are currently a National Account Manager, Senior National Account Manager or even currently a Controller will be considered. Man-management experience is desirable but not essential. JBRP1_UKTJ

Forth Ports Limited in Tilbury seeks a Group Head of Health & Safety to lead a comprehensive safety strategy across its multi-site operations. This pivotal role involves engaging with senior stakeholders and regulators, ensuring the highest safety standards in a complex, high-hazard environment. The ideal candidate will possess senior H&S leadership experience from sectors such as ports, logistics, or construction. A proven track record in strategy delivery and a passion for fostering a zero-harm culture is essential. To apply, please contact Sophie Randles at sophierandles@livingstonjames.com for a confidential discussion. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Operational Excellence Specialist Department: Operational Excellence Reports to: Head of Operational Excellence Location: GB The Role We are looking for an Operational Excellence Specialist to work in partnership with the Head of Operational Excellence, directing and managing the Operational Excellence Management method to drive sustainable performance improvements and profitability across our sites. This is a hands-on, influential role with ownership for delivering Operational Excellence across the Pork Live Operation, working closely with Business Unit Directors, Site Leadership Teams and functional partners. Key Responsibilities & Measures of Success GAP Management • Build site goals using the GAP tracker and KPI frameworks, • Open, manage and close Technical and Theoretical GAPs Operational Excellence Direction & Alignment • Align Op Ex strategy with BU Directors and Site Leadership Teams, • Ensure alignment between business objectives and Op Ex priorities Management Pillar Implementation • Lead the implementation and long-term sustainability of the Management Pillar across sites, • Coach, audit and ensure correct use of Management Pillar tools to deliver tangible improvements KPI & Performance Management • Maintain a live, consolidated view of Op Ex KPIs, goals and gap closure activity, • Track progress and drive accountability across BU's and sites Labour Tool Ownership • Support implementation, maintenance and optimisation of the Labour Tool, • Support monthly planning using simulators, identify new labour-reduction opportunities and drive performance improvements Benchmarking & Best Practice • Lead internal and external benchmarking activities, • Identify, compare and implement best practices across processes and sites Project & Change Support • Support requirements gathering, prioritisation and Fit/Gap analysis, • Partner with Procurement and Legal to support RFX processes, • Agree project costs and benefits and manage assigned project budgets and delivery against plan Skills & Knowledge Essential / Highly Desirable • Experience in Live Production (Pork Live Production highly desirable), • Experience within a Feed Mill environment, • Proven experience in Continuous Improvement, • Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, • Demonstrated experience embedding new processes and ways of working through coaching, influence and empowerment, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Strong presence, credibility and personal gravitas with energy, stamina and passion for delivery Qualifications • Degree level qualification (desirable), • Six Sigma Certification (desirable), • Lean Manufacturing experience, • Background within an FMCG environment (desirable) Why Join Us? This role offers the opportunity to make a real, measurable impact on operational performance, working across multiple sites with senior leaders and operational teams. You will be empowered to shape Operational Excellence, drive best practice and deliver meaningful business results in a complex and dynamic environment. JBRP1_UKTJ

Director of Estates £60,000 - £70,000 + Autonomy + Enhanced Pension + Excellent Benefits Dartford (Multi-Site) Are you an experienced Estates Director, Head of Estates, or senior Estates professional looking for the opportunity to take ownership of the long-term estates strategy for a thriving, multi-site educational institution? On offer is an exciting opportunity to play a key strategic role within a growing organisation, where you will have genuine autonomy to shape the future direction of estates, facilities, risk management, and operational delivery across multiple campuses. This is a highly influential leadership role where you will work closely with senior leadership and board-level stakeholders, overseeing a multi-disciplinary estates function and ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of the College's estate. You will lead on long-term estates planning, capital projects, sustainability, health & safety, and risk management, while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence. This role would suit an established Estates professional with experience leading multi-site estates or facilities operations, looking for the opportunity to put their stamp on a growing institution and directly influence long-term business strategy. The Role: Strategic leadership of a multi-site Estates & Facilities function Ownership of long-term estates strategy, maintenance planning, and capital projects Oversight of facilities, health & safety, compliance, sustainability, and risk management Senior stakeholder engagement, including board-level reporting and strategic planning * Predominantly based in Dartford, with travel across other sites as required The Person: Strong background in Estates, Facilities, Building Services, Surveying, or similar Experience leading multi-site estates operations within a strategic leadership role Strong understanding of compliance, H&S, contractor management, and capital projects Able to influence at senior leadership level and drive long-term operational improvements * Education sector experience desirable but not essential Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

Location: Tonbridge (with travel across Dartford, Gravesend & Hadlow sites) Salary: £55,000 per annum Contract: Full-time, 37 hours per week (52 weeks) Your new company A leading multi-campus college group is looking to appoint a Head of Estates to support the delivery of high-quality facilities and estates services across its sites. With a strong reputation for delivering an outstanding learning environment, the College continues to invest in its estate to support both current students and future growth. Your new role Reporting to the Director of Estates & Risk Management, you will provide both strategic and operational leadership across Estates and Facilities, ensuring the effective delivery of services that support teaching, learning and curriculum development. Key responsibilities include: Overseeing the day-to-day management of estates and facilities services across multiple sites Driving improvements in service delivery, performance and operational efficiency Managing estates budgets and ensuring effective use of resources Leading on capital projects and estate developments from planning through to delivery Supporting strategic planning and contributing to the College's long-term estates strategy Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, statutory regulations and risk management requirements Leading, developing and managing multi-site estates teams to deliver high performance Working closely with senior leadership to align estates services with curriculum and organisational needs DBS is required You will play a key role in maintaining a safe, sustainable and fit-for-purpose estate across all college campuses. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience managing estates or facilities services within a complex, multi-site environment Strong leadership experience managing large teams and driving performance improvements Experience managing large budgets and delivering capital projects In-depth knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, compliance and risk management Relevant qualification in estates, facilities, construction, surveying or Health & Safety Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills Experience within an education or public sector environment is desirable. What you'll get in return Salary of £55,000 per annum Opportunity to lead estates services across a large and diverse estate A key leadership role with influence over strategic planning and development Supportive environment with opportunities for professional development What you need to do now If you're interested in this opportunity, click 'apply now' to submit your CV, or contact us for a confidential discussion. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Head of Health, Safety & Wellbeing – Port of London Authority (PLA) Location: Gravesend, Kent | Hybrid Working (1-2 Days per Week) Salary: £99,985 + Excellent Benefits Package (Up to 14% Pension, up to 10% Bonus, Private Medical, 30 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays) Permanent | 35 Hours Per Week Lead Safety Across One of the UK's Most Unique Operational Environments Driven by the purpose to protect and improve the 95-mile stretch of the tidal River Thames, the Port of London Authority (PLA) is the UK’s biggest port and central to the country’s economy and ambitions for growth. A culture of safety is already embedded and integral to PLA strategy and operations – your role will be to build on that. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Health & Safety leader to take ownership of the Port of London Authority's Health, Safety & Wellbeing function and drive the next phase of its safety, wellbeing and culture journey. This is a rare opportunity to join a highly respected organisation and influence safety performance across a diverse operational environment encompassing marine operations, vessels, ports, infrastructure, engineering, environmental services and corporate functions. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources and forming part of the wider leadership team, you will play a key role in shaping organisational culture, driving continuous improvement and ensuring the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing across the Authority. The Role Key responsibilities include: Leading and developing a team of Health, Safety & Wellbeing professionals Developing and implementing the PLA's long-term Health, Safety & Wellbeing strategy Championing and embedding a positive Just Culture across the organisation Influencing strategic decision-making to ensure safety risks are effectively managed Driving continuous improvement through data, insight and performance analysis Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, standards and best practice Leading the development and enhancement of the Authority's Safety Management System Supporting operational teams in managing risk across a complex and diverse organisation Coaching and developing leaders to strengthen organisational safety capability Leading safety culture initiatives and organisational improvement programmes Ensuring major projects, contractors and suppliers are effectively managed and monitored Promoting ISO 45001 principles and best practice across the organisation About You You may already be operating at Head of Health & Safety level, or you may be an experienced Senior Health & Safety Manager looking to step into a broader strategic leadership role. We are interested in speaking with experienced Health & Safety leaders who can demonstrate: Essential Extensive experience developing and implementing Health & Safety Management Systems Experience operating within a complex, high-risk operational environment Proven ability to lead organisational safety strategy and culture change programmes Experience leading and developing high-performing teams Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and best practice Ability to operate effectively at both strategic and operational levels Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills Experience presenting to and advising senior leadership teams and executive stakeholders Proven track record of delivering continuous improvement and measurable business outcomes Desirable Experience within maritime, ports, transport, logistics, utilities, infrastructure, aviation, rail or other regulated industries Experience working within unionised environments Internal Auditor qualification CDM awareness Qualifications Diploma-level qualification in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent demonstrable experience * Chartered IOSH membership or equivalent professional standing desirable Why Join the Port of London Authority? This is an opportunity to influence safety at one of the UK's most important transport and infrastructure organisations. You'll join a forward-thinking organisation committed to continuous improvement, innovation and the development of a strong, positive safety culture. In return, you'll have the opportunity to shape strategy, influence senior leaders and make a lasting impact on the future of health, safety and wellbeing across the River Thames. All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence. Bryan & Armstrong Ltd is proud to be supporting the Port of London Authority on an exclusive basis for this appointment. For more information or to apply, please contact: Paul Armstrong Bryan & Armstrong Ltd is a specialist Health & Safety recruiter, supplying Health & Safety professionals on an interim and permanent basis across the following disciplines: Health & Safety, Health, Safety & Environment, SHEQ, CDM, Fire, Environmental, Quality Management and Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Systems. Bryan & Armstrong Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers

WASTE MANAGEMENT & RECYCLING TRANSFER STATION MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST REQUIRED TO DRIVE OPERATIONAL PERFORNANCE ACROSS FACILITIES IN THE MIDLANDS AND SOUTH OF ENGLAND TITLE: Regional Operations Excellence Manager – Waste Transfer Stations MAIN PACKAGE: Negotiable Circa £63-67K, Car / Allowance, Bonus BENEFITS: Enhanced Penson, Personal Healthcare, 2x DIS, 25 days hol (rising to 27) LOCATION: Regional, South of Birmingham & East of Cardiff, good motorway Access PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN THE WASTE SECTOR: Regional Transfer Station Manager, National Waste Operations Manager, Area Manager - Waste Transfer, Recycling Operations Manager, Waste Operations Director, Head of Operational Excellence, Transfer Station Development Manager, Regional Director – Waste Management, Transfer Station General Manager, Regional Depot Manager. ROLE: Regional Operational Excellence Manager – Waste Transfer Stations You align operational excellence initiatives with the wider business strategy, standardising processes across all depots to ensure consistency and compliance. You design and deliver training on new procedures, identify improvement opportunities, and oversee audits to highlight gaps and drive corrective action. You provide targeted support to underperforming depots, monitor the impact of new initiatives, and refine processes based on performance data. You establish clear metrics and dashboards to track operational effectiveness, while leading change management and ensuring adherence to all regulatory and industry standards. EXPERIENCE: Regional Operations Excellence Manager – Waste Transfer Stations You will either hold a valid COTC / WAMITAB level 4 qualification, be currently training, or have an expired one that required a refresher You will have substantial experience in running waste transfer operations and have multiple examples of operational improvements you have made. (please note Depot Managers with dotted line responsibility for transfer will not be considered). Useful qualifications & experience IOSH or NEBOSH, ILM, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys, Lean PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN THE WASTE SECTOR: Regional Transfer Station Manager, National Waste Operations Manager, Area Manager - Waste Transfer, Recycling Operations Manager, Waste Operations Director, Head of Operational Excellence, Transfer Station Development Manager, Regional Director – Waste Management, Transfer Station General Manager, Regional Depot Manager

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