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Part-Time General Manager – HR & Facilities Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire Contract Type: Part Time – 24 hours per week (typically 3 days per week; flexibility available) Salary: £29,000 per annum (pro rata for 24 hours) Reports to: Managing Director / Board Role Purpose My client is seeking an experienced Part-Time General Manager to oversee Facilities Management (70%), Human Resources (20%), and ad-hoc operational management (10%). This is a hands-on role focused on ensuring the business operates safely, compliantly, and efficiently, while supporting employees and senior leadership. Key Responsibilities Facilities Management (Approx. 70%) • Day-to-day management of site facilities, ensuring safety and compliance, • Oversight of building maintenance, repairs, and planned preventative maintenance, • Management of health & safety compliance, including risk assessments and audits, • Primary liaison with external contractors and service providers, • Management of facilities budgets, utilities, and service contracts, • Ensuring compliance with UK health, safety, and environmental legislation, • Oversight of fire safety, emergency planning, and business continuity, • Maintaining site standards, security, and access control, • Oversight of HR operations and employment policies, • Management of employee relations, including absence, disciplinary, and grievance matters, • Advising managers on UK employment law and HR best practice, • Coordination of recruitment and onboarding, • Oversight of training, development, and compliance training, • Maintenance of HR records and GDPR compliance, • General management support to senior leadership, • Support for cross-departmental operational matters, • Contribution to continuous improvement initiatives Essential • Proven experience in a General Manager, Facilities Manager, Operations Manager, or similar role, • Strong facilities management background, • Working knowledge of UK employment law, • Good understanding of health & safety legislation, • Ability to work autonomously in a part-time role, • NEBOSH or IOSH qualification, • CIPD Level 3 or above

At NHS Shared Business Services, we work at the heart of the NHS supporting Trusts and Integrated Care Systems to operate more efficiently, transform services, and focus on what matters most: patient care. Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below. We are now looking for an experienced Account Director to take ownership of a portfolio of key NHS clients, building trusted executive-level relationships and driving sustainable account growth through insight-led, consultative engagement. We have three hybrid roles available, each aligned to a specific territory: London, the South East and the Midlands. What youll bring: • Client Relationships & Executive Engagement: Build and maintain trusted advisor relationships with C-suite and senior NHS stakeholders, leading strategic account planning, governance, and resolution of escalated issues while representing the organisation across key client forums., • Contract & Commercial Management: Own and manage large-scale NHS BPO contracts end-to-end, ensuring compliance, effective change control, commercial rigour, risk management, and clear internal reporting on account health and performance., • Account Growth & Financial Performance: Drive financial performance across NHS accounts through revenue growth, margin improvement, and robust financial governance, leading regular performance reviews in partnership with Finance and Operational leadership., • Growth Strategy & Cross-sell Opportunities: Identify and convert growth opportunities across shared services, consulting, and digital offerings; collaborate on tailored proposals; and support RFI/RFP responses and commercial negotiations aligned to NHS priorities., • Right at Source Service Consumption & Compliance: Partner with Operations and Service Managers to drive client adherence to Right at Source service delivery models across NHS organisations, embedding best practice through stakeholder engagement, training, and data-led insight on compliance, uptake and performance., • Proven experience as an Account Director or Senior Client Partner managing large-scale NHS or Public Sector accounts., • Strong BPO or shared services background (e.g. Finance, Procurement, HR), with a deep understanding of NHS structures, funding models and transformation drivers., • Demonstrated success in managing complex contracts and P&L portfolios in excess of £10m., • Strong commercial acumen with a clear track record of upsell and cross-sell growth within strategic accounts., • Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and manage contracts in line with best practice and contract law.

Pertemps Crawley are excited to be exclusively supporting our client, a well-established manufacturing business, to appoint a Head of HR to join their reputable and ever-growing SME. Package & Details: Salary up to £65,000 DOE Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm Redhill based + occasional travel This is a key HR leadership role within a business of circa 130 employees, working as part of a small HR team alongside an HR Advisor. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you’ll take ownership of the people agenda—balancing strategic direction with a very hands-on approach. Based at the Redhill head office, you’ll also support additional sites in Crawley and Wales, building strong relationships across operations and ensuring a consistent, high-quality HR approach across the group. Alongside core HR responsibilities, you’ll play a key role in shaping 2026 priorities, including: Implementation of a new HR system Succession planning and long-term workforce strategy Development of apprenticeship and early careers pathways As a broad, varied role with real influence across the business, key areas will include: Leadership & Strategy Partnering with senior leadership to align HR with business goals Leading on organisational design, workforce planning, and changeHands-on HR Delivery Overseeing all aspects of HR operations—from ER through to recruitment Working closely with and supporting the HR Advisor Supporting managers with practical, commercially sound advice Ensuring compliance, consistency, and strong HR fundamentalsTalent & Culture Driving recruitment across operational and specialist roles Embedding effective onboarding, development, and performance frameworks Supporting a positive, high-performance culture within a manufacturing environmentMulti-site Impact & Improvement Providing visible, consistent HR support across all sites Driving improvements in systems, processes, and reporting Experience required: Experience at Head of HR level (or similar) within an SME Manufacturing or engineering background essential A hands-on, practical approach alongside strategic capability Strong knowledge of UK employment law Experience working across multi-site operations CIPD Level 5+ qualified (Level 7 desirable) Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity to step into a true Head of HR role where you can shape strategy, influence leadership, and stay close to the detail. You’ll have the autonomy to make a real impact in a business that values practical, effective HR, working closely as part of a small but capable HR team