International business development jobs in Southampton - Page 2Create job alerts

Head of Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Location: Southampton or Warrington (Hybrid with site travel) Salary: Competitive salary, car or car allowance, bonus and excellent benefits Irwin and Colton have been exclusively retained by Tradebe to appoint a Head of Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) for their UK Healthcare and Incineration business unit. Tradebe is an international leader in hazardous waste management, operating over 90 sites across Europe and the United States, employing more than 2,800 people, with a turnover in excess of £800m. This role is tasked with leading the SHEQ team in the development and implementation of the SHEQ strategy across five processing facilities. The head office is based in Warrington, with a major incineration site in Fawley (the second largest high-temperature incinerator site in the UK), sterilisation and treatment sites in Glasgow and Swindon, and a growing incineration site at Wrexham. Responsibilities of the Head of Safety, Health, Environment and Quality will include: Providing leadership and management for safety, health, environment and quality across the sites, acting as the prime interface with the licensee, regulators and other stakeholders on safety, health and environment matters Liaising closely with the IMS Compliance Team to oversee and ensure a suitable and effective management system compliant with PAS 99, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and ISO 17025 Acting as the leading interface with key internal and external stakeholders, including contractors, regulators, enforcement agencies and suppliers, and ensuring ongoing compliance with environmental permits and relevant environmental legislation Representing Tradebe across relevant trade bodies, such as the Environment Services Association (ESA)The successful Head of Safety, Health, Environment and Quality will have: Proven SHEQ leadership experience in high-hazard environments, ideally upper-tier COMAH, such as waste, chemical, pharmaceutical, heavy process or related industries Ideally hold a science-related degree-level qualification, alongside a relevant qualification in health, safety or environment, and membership of a relevant professional body Strong technical knowledge across environmental permitting and health and safety legislation Experience working across industry trade bodies, ideally within the environmental services sectorThis is a great opportunity to work for a leading global business, leading a team of safety professionals and reporting directly to senior leadership. If you are interested and have the required experience, please contact Sam Tearne on or (phone number removed)

Trade Marketing Manager Southampton Outskirts - Hybrid £Competitive Our client, a privately owned and values‑driven organisation with a strong international presence, is seeking an experienced and versatile Trade Marketing Manager to lead marketing activity across the trade and distribution channel in the UK. This key role will be responsible for driving growth, increasing market presence, and leading the PR strategy to strengthen brand visibility and positioning within a highly competitive sector. You will combine strategic planning with hands‑on execution, managing both long‑term marketing initiatives and day‑to‑day activity. Working closely with sales, product, technical and customer experience teams-as well as the wider marketing function-you will create commercial opportunities, engage key audiences and enhance the brand's impact across the trade market. Key Responsibilities Lead the development and delivery of comprehensive trade marketing strategies. Drive the growth and engagement of the Installer Club. Work collaboratively with sales, product, technical and customer experience teams to identify opportunities and deliver integrated marketing initiatives aligned to commercial objectives. Lead PR activity for the trade channel, securing opportunities to increase brand visibility, credibility and market influence. Develop high‑quality marketing collateral and campaign assets, ensuring consistent messaging across all channels. Manage and optimise the trade marketing budget, ensuring effective prioritisation and strong return on investment. Strengthen brand awareness within the trade audience through clear and consistent market positioning. Plan and execute promotional campaigns to support product sales, drive engagement, and add value for wholesalers and merchant partners. Track, analyse and report on campaign performance, using insights to refine activity and achieve agreed KPIs. Manage relationships with external agencies, suppliers and partners to ensure high‑quality delivery. Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of sector trends, applying insights to enhance the trade marketing approach.Skills, Knowledge and Experience - Essential Proven B2B marketing experience covering the full marketing mix. Strong strategic capability combined with hands‑on execution across online and offline channels. Experience managing or supporting loyalty or engagement programmes in a B2B or trade‑focused environment. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with sales, product and cross‑functional teams. Strong budget management skills, with the ability to prioritise investment to maximise ROI. Ability to work flexibly within a fast‑paced environment. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and compelling content. Experience planning and delivering PR activity, including content creation. Excellent stakeholder management, interpersonal and influencing skills. Experience in market research, competitor analysis, and performance tracking. Proven ability to manage external agencies and suppliers to deliver effective campaigns.Desirable A degree in Marketing, Business or a related discipline. Understanding of trade marketing principles and practices. Working knowledge of CRM platforms and digital marketing tools. If this role is of interest to you and you have the necessary skills and experience, please don't hesitate to APPLY. Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment. Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application

We are working with a leading UK pump manufacturer and solutions provider seeking an International Sales Manager to lead growth across North America, based from Chandlers Ford. This is a senior commercial role responsible for establishing regional strategy, driving distributor performance and delivering sustained revenue and margin growth across the USA. The position combines strategic leadership with hands on market development and frequent international travel. Key Responsibilities Own and deliver the regional sales strategy for North America, aligning with group financial and growth objectives. Lead and develop distributor relationships, driving revenue, margin and market share performance. Identify new market opportunities, vertical growth areas and product adjacencies to expand regional presence. Manage end to end distributor performance, analysing metrics and implementing clear action plans. Act as the primary link between international distributors and internal engineering, manufacturing and commercial teams. Support product launches, gather voice of customer insights and feed back into product development. Provide technical and commercial guidance including basic hydraulics and pump application support where required. Drive accountability for sales, orders and profitability in line with Pump Sales and Manufacturing objectives Skills and Experience Proven experience in international sales or business development, ideally covering North America. Strong track record selling engineered equipment within construction, wastewater or related sectors. Ability to build and execute 3 to 5 year regional growth frameworks with distributor networks. Financially astute with experience managing margins, forecasts and commercial performance. Confident communicator with strong presentation and stakeholder management skills. Pump or pump rental knowledge advantageous but not essential. NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent advantageous but not essential. Full UK driving licence and valid passport with unrestricted ability to travel to North America essential. Summary Position: International Sales Manager – North America Location: Chandlers Ford Duration: Permanent £70,000 to £75,000 Including Bonus + Car + Benefits Start: Notice dependent A high impact international opportunity to shape North American growth within a respected UK engineering manufacturer. Apply now or contact the Kiota team for more details

Account Manager Hours: Monday to Friday. 9am to 5pm Location: Office based in Lympne, with international travel approximately once every other month Salary: Competitive basic salary plus commission Are you a customer-focused professional with a passion for hospitality and relationship management? An exciting opportunity has arisen for Account Managers to manage and develop an international customer base, mainly Europe and Africa, delivering exceptional service while supporting commercial growth across key markets. This role offers a balance of office-based responsibility and periodic international travel, giving you the opportunity to build strong, long-term partnerships with hospitality customers. The Role You will be responsible for managing a defined portfolio of international accounts in different regions, acting as the main point of contact for customers and ensuring a consistently high standard of service. Alongside day-to-day account management, you will identify opportunities to grow revenue and strengthen client relationships, supported by internal teams. We can only accept candidates who have the full right to work in the UK. With the company location, you must have a full driving licence with access to your own vehicle. Key Responsibilities Manage your own sales territory and acting as the primary contact for all accounts within your region Deliver outstanding customer service by managing enquiries, orders, quotations and ongoing client communication Build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships to encourage loyalty and repeat business Identify opportunities for upselling, cross selling and account growth Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure smooth order processing and delivery Maintain accurate and up-to-date CRM records, documenting all client interactions Travel periodically to visit customers, attend trade events and support commercial activity Contribute towards individual and team performance targetsSkills & Experience Previous experience in customer service, account management or hospitality sales is desirable Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong customer-first mindset Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities Proactive and confident in identifying opportunities to add value and drive growth Comfortable working independently while managing an international customer portfolio Willing to travel internationally on a periodic basis Confident using CRM systems and Microsoft Office Benefits Company pension scheme with life insurance and income protection Holiday entitlement that increases with length of service Annual profit share scheme Employee Assistance Programme and mental health support Ongoing training, development and clear opportunities for career progression Email: (url removed) New Appointments Group - Expertly matching employers and jobseekers since 1975. Before submitting your CV, please take a moment to check the layout, spelling and grammar. If your CV includes graphics or design features, we'd also appreciate a simplified version in Word format

Our Business: Selwood is the leading pump rental solutions company in the UK. We have an outstanding reputation for exceptional customer service backed by one of the largest fleets of quality pump products. Each customer and each project is unique and our deep technical knowledge means we are proud to deliver a bespoke and genuine 24/7, 365 days-a-year service. This is an exciting time to join Selwood as we drive our business forward and build on a foundation of over 70 year’s success within our industry. We are committed to ensuring our staff have the right skills, knowledge & experience to deliver to our customers, as well as creating career paths to help develop, retain, and motivate them. About The Role: We are looking for a Head of Bids to lead the bid and tendering function for our Pump Rental Solutions division. This role can be based in either Chandler’s Ford or Monmouth, Wales. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality, commercially robust and fully compliant tender submissions, while providing day-to-day leadership, driving continuous improvement and supporting the wider commercial strategy. Key responsibilities : * Lead the end-to-end bid and tender process (RFI, PQQ, ITT), delivering compliant high quality and commercially accurate and compelling submissions. * Provide senior commercial and writing expertise, supporting board reporting and deputising at leadership level when required * Manage and develop a high‑performing bids team, setting clear standards, coaching capability and driving accountability for quality and output. * Own tender governance and risk, ensuring alignment with client scoring criteria, procurement rules and commercial objectives. * Oversee Contract Quality Plans (CQP) from award through mobilisation, embedding contractual compliance and continuous improvement * Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, SHEQ, Finance and Legal to ensure a unified, customer-centric and commercially aligned approach to tendering. * Drive continuous improvement by maintaining content libraries, refining processes and incorporating client and internal feedback into future submissions. Qualifications & Experience: Essential * Demonstrable experience managing complex tenders within public procurement. * Proven line management or leadership experience. * Advanced writing and editing skills. * Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. * Understanding of procurement regulations compliance, and commercial risk. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AI tools. Desirable * APMP or equivalent bid management qualification. * Relevant sector experience (pump rental, utilities, construction, infrastructure). * Experience with procurement portals (Achilles, Ariba, Jaggaer/Bravo). * Understanding of pump rental operations and applications. What we can offer you: We understand balancing work and life commitments isn’t always easy, that’s why we’ve designed our benefits package to support you in all areas of life. Competitive salary Company car Eligible for company bonus scheme (annual and quarterly payments) 28 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays Holiday buying (up to an additional week) Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for yourself and either your partner or your children Medical cash plan for yourself and your partner – reimburse health costs e.g. dentist or optician, access to 24hour online GP services, discounted gym memberships Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings not just salary Life assurance protection at 4 x salary Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays and more) Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health first aiders Employee referral scheme (up to £1,000 per referral) Hybrid working (i.e., working from home and in the office) pattern Support for development and training This role is not open to Agencies - Please no calls or emails - Thank you. EDI Statement Workdry International Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We value transparency, respecting others and understanding differences. We give full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. As part of your recruitment journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments

My client is an independent, director-led Accountancy practice that advises business owners and directors throughout all stages of their business journey - from start-up and growth to succession and exit planning. They also provide personal financial and tax planning advice, helping clients achieve long-term financial security. As part of an international network, they have access to extensive UK and overseas expertise, offering strong support to both clients and staff. Purpose The Project Manager will play a key role in delivering the firm’s strategic transformation programme. This position is responsible for managing internal projects that improve operational efficiency, enhance client experience, and support sustainable growth. The role requires full project life cycle ownership, ensuring initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and to a high standard. Responsibilities • Project Delivery - Lead and manage internal projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring delivery against agreed objectives, timelines, and budgets. • Planning & Governance - Develop detailed project plans and apply PRINCE2 (or equivalent) methodology, ensuring clear governance, risk management, and quality control. • Stakeholder Management - Engage and communicate effectively with senior leadership, department heads, and project boards. • Risk & Issue Management - Identify, manage, and escalate risks and issues where appropriate. • Team Coordination - Lead cross-functional teams, ensuring clarity of roles, accountability, and collaboration. • Continuous Improvement - Capture lessons learned and contribute to improving project management standards across the firm. Requirements • PRINCE2 Foundation (or equivalent such as APM PMQ or PMP) • Proven experience delivering projects within a professional services or similar environment • Strong understanding of project governance and risk management • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously • Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills • Confident communicator, both written and verbal • Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work to deadlines Benefits • Supportive and collaborative working environment • Flexible working arrangements • Generous holiday allowance • Ongoing training and development • Wellbeing initiatives and employee support programme Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful

Join our dynamic team as a Finance Manager specializing in construction projects, where you will lead financial operations, ensure compliance with industry standards, and drive strategic financial planning. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence large-scale construction initiatives through expert financial management, risk analysis, and innovative business development. As a key player in our organization, you will foster financial excellence and contribute to sustainable growth within the construction sector. • Oversee all aspects of financial management for construction projects, including budgeting, cost control, and fiscal planning., • Prepare, analyze, and interpret complex financial reports such as profit & loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow analyses to inform decision-making., • Ensure compliance with accounting standards such as IAS (International Accounting Standards), IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards), GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), and ASC 606 revenue recognition guidelines., • Conduct risk analysis and develop mitigation strategies related to project financing, regulatory reporting, and governmental accounting requirements., • Manage treasury functions including cash flow analysis, investment management, accounts payable/receivable, and banking relationships., • Lead strategic planning initiatives by forecasting financial outcomes, evaluating investment opportunities, and supporting business development efforts., • Coordinate with project managers to monitor project costs, perform cost accounting, and implement cost control measures., • Supervise financial software systems for accurate general ledger accounting, account reconciliation, and financial report writing., • Ensure adherence to compliance management protocols and regulatory reporting standards across all financial activities., • Provide leadership in financial concepts such as risk management, fiscal management, and cost management to optimize organizational performance., • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field; advanced certifications such as CPA or CMA preferred., • Proven experience in corporate accounting within the construction or infrastructure sector., • Deep understanding of IAS, IFRS, GAAP, and governmental accounting standards relevant to construction projects., • Strong expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning., • Proficiency with financial software tools and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems used in construction finance management., • Excellent skills in risk analysis, compliance management, and regulatory reporting processes., • Demonstrated leadership ability with a focus on team development and cross-functional collaboration., • Exceptional communication skills for financial report writing and interpretation tailored to diverse stakeholders. Embark on a rewarding career where your expertise drives impactful projects! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that supports your professional growth through ongoing learning opportunities and collaborative teamwork. Join us in shaping the future of construction finance with energy and precision