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Greenwell Gleeson has been exclusively retained to appoint a Finance Director for a successful, privately owned wholesale and distribution business with ambitious growth plans. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a pivotal appointment to the Executive Leadership Team, offering the opportunity to shape strategy, lead a finance transformation programme and drive commercial performance across the business. \n The Role \n This is a broad and influential Finance Director position, combining strategic leadership with hands-on operational involvement. You'll lead the finance function while acting as a trusted adviser to the Managing Director and senior leadership team, providing commercial insight that supports profitable growth and informed decision-making. A key priority will be leading the implementation of a new ERP system and modernising the finance function through improved processes, reporting and the adoption of AI technologies to drive efficiency and business insight. \n Key Responsibilities \n * Lead and develop the finance function, building a high-performing team capable of supporting the next phase of growth. \n * Develop the Group's financial strategy, budgets and forecasts, ensuring robust planning and clear financial visibility for the Board. \n * Deliver insightful monthly management reporting, KPI dashboards and performance analysis, identifying risks, opportunities and actions to improve profitability. \n * Act as a commercial business partner to Operations, Procurement and Sales, supporting pricing decisions, margin improvement, cost control and investment appraisals. \n * Own cashflow forecasting, working capital management and banking relationships, ensuring the business remains well positioned to support future growth. \n * Strengthen financial controls, governance and compliance while maintaining an appropriate balance between control and commercial agility. \n * Lead the implementation of a new ERP platform, improving financial processes, management information and operational reporting across the business. \n * Identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation to improve forecasting, reporting, analysis and administrative efficiency, while helping shape the wider digital roadmap. \n * Review existing systems and processes, driving continuous improvement and ensuring the finance function is scalable for future expansion. \n * Play a key role in strategic planning, investment decisions and wider business transformation initiatives. \n The Candidate \n We're keen to speak with commercially minded Finance Directors, Heads of Finance or ambitious Financial Controllers looking to step into a broader leadership role. \n You'll combine strong technical accounting credentials with the ability to influence stakeholders across the business and operate as a genuine commercial partner. \n You'll ideally bring: \n * ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification. \n * Senior finance leadership experience within manufacturing, FMCG, wholesale, distribution, logistics or other operationally intensive businesses. \n * A proven track record of commercial business partnering, budgeting, forecasting and driving business performance. \n * Experience leading ERP implementation or significant finance transformation programmes. \n * A passion for improving systems, processes and reporting through technology and digital innovation. \n * Experience introducing automation, business intelligence or AI-enabled solutions would be highly advantageous. \n * Strong project and change management skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at every level of the organisation. \n * A hands-on, pragmatic leadership style, comfortable operating strategically while remaining close to the day-to-day operation. \n This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing entrepreneurial business where you'll have genuine influence over both the financial and operational direction of the organisation, while leading one of its most significant transformation programmes. \n Greenwell Gleeson Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. \n To find out more about how and why Greenwell Gleeson Ltd process your personal data in line with the data protection regime please go to the privacy notice on our website

A newly created role. A business investing in its future. A finance team ready to bring someone in and develop them. \n This is not a replacement hire. It is a brand new position, created because the business is growing and finance wants a stronger seat at the table across operations and commercial decision making. \n You will be joining an established, complex organisation that is currently delivering one of the largest investment programmes in its history, giving you genuine involvement in decisions that shape the business for years to come. \n Working alongside an experienced Head of Finance within a well established and proven finance leadership team, this role offers real exposure across commercial finance, business performance, budgeting and forecasting, plus senior stakeholder engagement from day one. \n If you have a sound technical grounding, genuinely enjoy getting into the detail, and can turn data into insight that lands with both finance and non finance leaders, this is a platform to build the credibility and influence needed for your next step into finance leadership. \n \n The Role \n You will connect financial performance with commercial decision making across the business. Acting as a trusted partner to operational and functional leaders, you will provide insight, challenge and support that genuinely shapes decisions, while driving continuous improvement across planning, reporting and performance. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Business partner with operational and functional leaders, providing financial insight to support decision making\n, • Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning cycles for allocated business areas\n, • Prepare monthly performance packs with insightful variance analysis against budget and forecast\n, • Identify risks and opportunities within business performance, escalating where appropriate\n, • Support the development and tracking of business cases, investment appraisals and capital expenditure\n, • Challenge and support cost control, margin improvement and operational efficiency initiatives\n, • Translate financial data into clear, actionable insight for non finance stakeholders\n, • Contribute to process improvement across planning, reporting and business performance management\n, • Build strong relationships across finance and the wider business to support informed decision making\n\n \n About You \n\n • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified\n, • Minimum three years' post qualified experience in commercial finance, FP&A or business partnering\n, • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into commercial insight\n, • Proven experience across budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting\n, • Confidence influencing and challenging stakeholders outside finance\n, • Ability to manage competing priorities against challenging deadlines\n\n

Join LGPS Central at a pivotal moment, where portfolio insight, long-term investment thinking and real-world impact come together. \n \n This role is based in Wolverhampton and will support the development and implementation of LGPS Central’s Total Portfolio Management capability, in line with the government’s Fit for the Future agenda. \n \n The postholder will help support the oversight and implementation of Partner Fund portfolios, including portfolio analysis, cashflow modelling and investment decision support across public and private markets. This will include working with multiple data sources, building practical tools and models, and helping translate portfolio information into clear, useful insight. \n \n The successful candidate will work closely with Client Portfolio Managers, Partner Fund Client Directors, and colleagues across LGPS Central’s Investment and Operations teams. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys analysis, problem solving and working with others to support strong investment outcomes for our Partner Funds. \n \n What you’ll be doing: \n Total Portfolio Management Development \n\n • Support the development of LGPS Central’s Total Portfolio Management capability.\n, • Assist in building a Total Portfolio View across Partner Funds, incorporating public and private market assets.\n, • Support the development of cashflow forecasting models, including capital calls, distributions and operational cashflows.\n, • Build and develop Excel-based tools and models to support portfolio and cash management decisions.\n, • Support the creation of processes, procedures, frameworks and presentations across portfolio and cash management.\n, • Assist in defining data requirements and sourcing information from custodians, internal systems and Partner Funds.\n, • Contribute to onboarding activities for Partner Funds, including data collation and validation.\n\n \n Portfolio Analysis and Implementation \n\n • Support the monitoring of Partner Fund portfolios against Strategic Asset Allocation.\n, • Help identify the drivers of allocation drift and support analysis of potential actions.\n, • Assist with rebalancing analysis, considering portfolio positioning, liquidity and implementation constraints.\n, • Support portfolio changes, including transitions and reallocations.\n, • Translate portfolio data and analysis into clear, practical insights to support decision-making.\n\n \n Cashflow, Liquidity and Data \n\n • Support cash management activity, including forecasting, liquidity monitoring and funding decisions.\n, • Assist with capital call and distribution planning, ensuring this is aligned with liquidity requirements.\n, • Work with multiple data sources to aggregate, validate and interpret portfolio information.\n, • Apply judgement where data is incomplete or imperfect, clearly documenting assumptions and limitations.\n, • Identify opportunities to improve processes, tools and ways of working.\n\n \n Reporting and Stakeholder Support \n\n • Contribute to client reporting and analysis.\n, • Prepare outputs that are clear, accurate and useful for Partner Funds and internal stakeholders.\n, • Work closely with Client Portfolio Managers, Partner Fund Client Directors, Investment Teams and Operations colleagues.\n, • Build strong working relationships across LGPS Central and contribute positively to team discussions.\n\n \n About us \n LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for fourteen local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £100bn+ of their assets. It is one of six Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK. \n LGPS Central’s Partner Funds are: \n\n • Cheshire Pension Fund\n, • Derbyshire Pension Fund\n, • Leicestershire Pension Fund\n, • Nottinghamshire Pension Fund\n, • Shropshire Pension Fund\n, • Staffordshire Pension Fund\n, • West Midlands Pension Fund\n, • Worcestershire Pension Fund\n, • Gloucestershire Pension Fund\n, • Hampshire Pension Fund\n, • Suffolk County Council\n, • Wiltshire Pension Fund\n, • Norfolk Pension Fund\n, • Oxfordshire Pension Fund\n\n \n The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. \n \n LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. \n \n Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds \n \n Requirements \n\n • Understanding of multi-asset investing across public and private markets.\n, • Awareness of how institutional portfolios are constructed, monitored and managed.\n, • Strong Excel and modelling capability, with the ability to build tools that support investment decision-making.\n, • Strong numerical and analytical skills.\n, • Ability to work with multiple and imperfect data sources, applying judgement and documenting assumptions clearly.\n, • Ability to translate data into portfolio-level insight.\n, • Understanding of how cashflows, liquidity and capital activity impact portfolio construction and implementation.\n, • Awareness of rebalancing, funding decisions and portfolio trade-offs.\n, • Familiarity with investment systems and data providers such as Bloomberg, CRD, Aladdin or similar would be helpful.\n, • Confidence to explain complex investment matters clearly and support effective decision-making.\n, • Personable, articulate and credible, with the ability to build strong relationships.\n, • Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders across Investment, Operations and Client teams.\n, • A positive, practical and curious approach to problem solving.\n\n \n Qualifications: \n\n • Bachelor’s degree required.\n, • CFA or equivalent qualification preferred.\n, • IMC preferred.\n\n \n What do we offer? \n We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme\n, • 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays\n, • 2 days paid volunteering days\n, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays\n, • Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities\n, • Welfare and Family-friendly policies\n, • Enhanced pay for new parents\n, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - 24-7 Health & Wellbeing Support\n, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance\n, • Hybrid Working\n, • Company Service Awards\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme\n, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme\n, • Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 - Personnel Today Awards 2022\n, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year - FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023\n, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023\n, • Winner of LAPF Investment Innovation\n, • Winner of Pool of the Year 2025\n\n

Join LGPS Central at a pivotal moment, where investment meets long-term impact. \n As a key member of the Finance team, the Fund Accounting Manager will be responsible for supporting the Head of Finance in ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of the company’s financial operations. The role will be responsible for financial reporting, oversight of the fund accounting activities carried out by the outsourced providers, regulatory reporting and cost sharing reporting to the Partner Funds. \n \n What you’ll be doing: \n Financial Reporting & Compliance \n\n • Oversee the preparation of the annual reports and financial statements of LGPS Central Limited’s investment products.\n, • Assist in the completion of regulatory returns and ensure compliance with financial regulations.\n, • Work with internal and external auditors, supporting audit plans and ensuring smooth processes.\n, • Contribute to the preparation of the financial statements of subsidiary entities of LGPS Central Limited and reconciliations of balances and transactions between group entities.\n, • Contribute to the preparation of tax filings in respect of the investment products.\n, • Contribute to the management of VAT matters in respect of the investment products.\n\n Partner Fund Reporting \n\n • Contribute to the preparation of regular Partner Fund reporting in respect of the investment products, in liaison with the Investments team and the Investment Operations team, including the provision of cost and performance information.\n\n Cost Transparency & Benchmarking \n\n • Prepare and analyse cost transparency workings.\n, • Prepare and analyse cost and performance benchmarking data.\n\n Forecasting & Treasury Management \n\n • Oversee treasury management activities and cash flow forecasts in liaison with the Investment Operations team, ensuring effective risk management.\n, • Administer the settlement of accounts payable in respect of LGPS Central Limited’s investment products.\n, • Contribute to the development of the business cases for potential products, including the evaluation of the costs thereof.\n\n Oversight of Outsourced Providers \n\n • Oversee the work of the outsourced providers of fund accounting and financial reporting services to LGPS Central’s investment products.\n, • Perform checks, reconciliations and analyses of the output of the outsourced service providers.\n, • Liaise effectively with the outsourced service providers, including participating in regular meetings.\n, • Contribute to the performance management of the outsourced service providers.\n\n Stakeholder & Supplier Management \n\n • Work closely with the Investments and Investment Operations teams on a day-to-day basis.\n, • Manage external service providers, including the outsourced service providers, banking, auditing and tax advisory services.\n, • Support financial reporting and ad hoc responses to the Partner Funds and other key stakeholders.\n\n Risk Management & Policy Development \n\n • Assist in developing and ensuring compliance with key financial policies.\n, • Identify and mitigate financial risks, implementing improvements where needed.\n\n Leadership & Team Development \n\n • Provide financial insights and advice to managers on projects, business cases and decision-making.\n, • Promote financial best practices and value for money across the company through training and advisory support\n\n \n About Us \n LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for fourteen local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £100bn+ of their assets. It is one of six Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK. \n LGPS Central’s Partner Funds are: \n\n • Cheshire Pension Fund\n, • Derbyshire Pension Fund\n, • Leicestershire Pension Fund\n, • Nottinghamshire Pension Fund\n, • Shropshire Pension Fund\n, • Staffordshire Pension Fund\n, • West Midlands Pension Fund\n, • Worcestershire Pension Fund\n, • Gloucestershire Pension Fund\n, • Hampshire Pension Fund\n, • Suffolk County Council\n, • Wiltshire Pension Fund\n, • Norfolk Pension Fund\n, • Oxfordshire Pension Fund\n\n \n The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. \n LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. \n \n Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds \n \n Requirements \n\n • Able to communicate complex and highly technical matters in a way which is understandable and relevant.\n, • Strong reasoning and problem-solving skills, able to develop pragmatic solutions to complex problems.\n, • Good report-writing and verbal skills.\n, • Active participant in continuous professional development, with an up-to-date knowledge of relevant accounting, finance, investments and pensions matters.\n, • Able to motivate and inspire members of the Finance team to develop themselves and perform to a high level.\n, • Able to build effective relationships at all levels of the company and across the wider industry.\n, • Highly organised and able to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities under significant time pressures.\n, • Good interpersonal, communication and people management skills.\n, • Highly analytical, able to work with complex data sets.\n\n \n Qualifications: \n\n • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).\n, • Meets all the requirements of being an FCA approved person.\n\n \n What do we offer? \n We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme\n, • 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays\n, • 2 days paid volunteering days\n, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays\n, • Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities\n, • Welfare and Family-friendly policies\n, • Enhanced pay for new parents\n, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - 24-7 Health & Wellbeing Support\n, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance\n, • Hybrid Working\n, • Company Service Awards\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme\n, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme\n, • Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 - Personnel Today Awards 2022\n, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year - FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023\n, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023\n, • Winner of LAPF Investment Innovation\n, • Winner of Pool of the Year 2025\n

Join us at a pivotal moment, where investment operations expertise, data integrity, and process excellence come together to underpin effective LGPS pooling and deliver strong outcomes. \n \n The Private Markets Operations Analyst plays a key role within the Investment Operations team, which provides essential support to the Investment function. This position is responsible for ensuring the smooth and accurate processing and support for new investment activity and life cycle support of existing investments. \n \n The role involves daily interaction and collaboration with internal teams across the firm, primarily the Investment teams but also including Client Services and Compliance, as well as with key external partners such as the Fund Administrator/Accountant, technology vendors and the General Partners. The successful candidate will contribute to the continuous improvement of operational processes, support the implementation of investment strategies, and help ensure regulatory and procedural compliance in line with best practice and LGPS Central’s commitment to excellence in asset management. \n \n What you'll be doing: \n As our Investment Operations Analyst (Private Markets), here's an insight into what you'll be getting up to: \n Fund and LP Administration \n\n • Provide operational support to Fund Managers.\n, • Preparing cashflow notices and managing cashflow activity with investors and General Partners.\n, • Bank and cash management and reconciliation\n, • Managing foreign exchange requirements\n, • Monitoring, processing and payment of invoices\n, • Oversight of the Fund Administrator for outsourced services including reviewing ongoing KPI and SLA performance\n, • Resolving investor queries\n, • Supporting internal audits\n, • Contribute to the development of the Target Operating Model\n, • Ad-Hoc project support\n\n Accounting and Reporting services \n\n • Maintaining investment and accounting records\n, • Reconciling financial statement line items\n, • Supporting valuation of investments\n, • Annual accounts preparation in compliance with FRS 102\n, • Preparing performance calculations\n, • Annual financial statement audit liaison\n, • Cost transparency reporting\n, • Preparation of quarterly performance reporting\n\n Regulatory and compliance \n\n • Periodic monitoring and review of the investors admitted and entities activity\n, • Compliance monitoring and reporting\n, • Formulating and implementing detailed compliance procedures in relation to applicable regulatory requirements.\n, • Preparing AIFMD Annex IV reporting\n, • Liaising with tax advisor for partnership tax compliance and tax structuring\n, • Ensuring compliance with Limited Partnership Agreement for administrative functions\n\n \n About Us \n LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for fourteen local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £100bn+ of their assets. It is one of six Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK. \n \n LGPS Central’s Partner Funds are: \n\n • Cheshire Pension Fund\n, • Derbyshire Pension Fund\n, • Leicestershire Pension Fund\n, • Nottinghamshire Pension Fund\n, • Shropshire Pension Fund\n, • Staffordshire Pension Fund\n, • West Midlands Pension Fund\n, • Worcestershire Pension Fund\n, • Gloucestershire Pension Fund\n, • Hampshire Pension Fund\n, • Sulfolk County Council\n, • Wiltshire Pension Fund\n, • Norfolk Pension Fund\n, • Oxfordshire Pension Fund\n\n \n The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. \n LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. \n Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds \n \n Requirements \n\n • Previous Fund Administration and/or Fund Accounting experience for Private Market investments, from either an Asset Management or Fund Administrator background.\n, • Some previous experience of supporting any of Private Equity, Private Debt, Infrastructure, Property investments is a must.\n, • An understanding of the roles played by an Outsourced Administrator.\n, • Any experience of Charles River, eFront or similar platforms would be an advantage.\n, • Competent grasp of the ‘life of a trade’ structure, knowledge of investment and accounting requirements and preparation of call and distribution notices.\n, • Understanding of regulations pertaining to Private Market investments.\n, • Proven track record of outstanding customer service, ideally servicing Financial Institutions.\n, • High attention to detail, analytical.\n, • Able to communicate complex and highly-technical matters in a way which is understandable and relevant.\n, • Confidence when communicating.\n, • Strong reasoning and problem-solving skills, able to develop pragmatic solutions to complex problems.\n, • Able to build effective relationships across all levels of the company.\n, • Highly organised and able to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities under significant time pressures.\n, • Strong interpersonal, communication and people management skills.\n, • Ability to challenge appropriately.\n, • Ability to think outside the box.\n\n \n Qualifications: \n\n • Degree level or equivalent\n\n \n What do we offer? \n We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme\n, • 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays\n, • 2 days paid volunteering days\n, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays\n, • Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities\n, • Welfare and Family friendly policies\n, • Enhanced pay for new parents\n, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme 247 Health & Wellbeing Support\n, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance\n, • Hybrid Working\n, • Company Service Awards\n, • Cycle to work scheme\n, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme\n, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023\n, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023\n, • Winner of LAPF Investment Innovation\n, • Winner of Pool of the Year 2025\n

Join us at a pivotal moment, where strategic procurement, vendor oversight, and long-term value delivery come together. \n \n This role offers an exciting opportunity to play a key part in ensuring LGPS Central Ltd procures goods and services and manages its critical suppliers and service providers effectively. Working alongside and supporting the Procurement and Vendor Oversight Manager, the postholder will gain hands-on experience in procuring a varied portfolio of goods and services, contract management and third-party vendor oversight within one of the UK’s leading LGPS pooling organisations. \n \n The role will suit someone who is organised, proactive, and keen to develop their expertise in procurement activities, contract management and vendor oversight. With exposure across the organisation including Investments, Finance, Legal and other services, this role provides the chance to build a strong understanding of public sector pensions pooling and the frameworks that underpin good governance and supplier relationships. \n \n What you'll be doing: \n Procurement \n\n • Procurement strategy development and execution of procurement activities, including drafting of tender documentation, tender evaluation, and onboarding processes, in line with Procurement Act 2023 and internal procurement policy.\n, • Assist with drafting and maintaining procurement documentation, including Invitation to Tender (ITTs), evaluation templates, and contract registers.\n, • Liaise with internal teams to gather requirements and ensure procurement activities are delivered on time and compliant with legislation and policy.\n, • Embed procurement best practice, through advice, providing guidance and training.\n, • Deputise for the Procurement and Vendor Oversight Manager as required.\n\n Vendor Oversight & Contract Management \n\n • Support the monitoring and oversight of suppliers and service providers.\n, • Assist in maintaining governance, risk and compliance system in relation to third party vendor oversight.\n, • Assist functions in the management of supplier risk and supplier management.\n, • Lead user of tender and contract management system, providing training and support to other users.\n, • Provide support to functions to ensure service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) are monitored and managed appropriately.\n, • Support periodic vendor reviews and reporting to internal governance forums.\n, • Support contract leads in undertaking supplier reviews and completing oversight activities.\n\n Compliance & Governance \n\n • Ensure procurement and vendor oversight activities are aligned with FCA, LGPS pooling requirements, and internal policies.\n, • Contribute to audits, compliance checks, and regulatory reporting as required.\n, • Promote strong governance, risk management, and transparency in procurement and vendor oversight processes.\n\n Relationship Management \n\n • Build collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders across Operations, Finance, Investments, and Legal.\n, • Support effective communication with suppliers, ensuring professional engagement and resolution of issues.\n, • Promote best practice in supplier management and procurement processes.\n\n \n About Us \n LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for fourteen local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £100bn+ of their assets. It is one of six Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK. \n \n LGPS Central’s Partner Funds are: \n\n • Cheshire Pension Fund\n, • Derbyshire Pension Fund\n, • Leicestershire Pension Fund\n, • Nottinghamshire Pension Fund\n, • Shropshire Pension Fund\n, • Staffordshire Pension Fund\n, • West Midlands Pension Fund\n, • Worcestershire Pension Fund\n, • Gloucestershire Pension Fund\n, • Hampshire Pension Fund\n, • Suffolk County Council\n, • Wiltshire Pension Fund\n, • Norfolk Pension Fund\n, • Oxfordshire Pension Fund\n\n \n The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. \n LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. \n Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds \n \n Requirements \n Procurement Knowledge: \n\n • Familiarity with public sector procurement processes, regulations (PCR 2015 and Procurement Act 2023), and best practice in tendering and supplier selection.\n\n Vendor Oversight Skills: \n\n • Experience supporting contract management, supplier due diligence and oversight activities.\n\n Organisation & Attention to Detail: \n\n • Ability to maintain accurate records, track deliverables, and monitor supplier performance.\n\n Stakeholder Engagement: \n\n • Strong interpersonal skills to support collaboration across teams and with external providers.\n\n Analytical & Reporting Skills: \n\n • Comfortable collating, analysing and presenting data associated with procurement activity and supplier performance.\n\n Teamwork and Communication: \n\n • Ability to work as part of team, promoting knowledge sharing and collaboration.\n, • Effective communicator, with the ability to communicate technical information at all levels, including to senior stakeholders.\n\n \n Qualifications: \n\n • CIPS Level 3 (Advanced Certificate) or working towards (desirable).\n, • Experience in procurement, vendor management, or contract management.\n, • Experience ideally within the public sector (desirable).\n, • Degree-level education (desirable but not essential with relevant experience).\n\n \n What do we offer? \n We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme\n, • 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays\n, • 2 days paid volunteering days\n, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays\n, • Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities\n, • Welfare and Family friendly policies\n, • Enhanced pay for new parents\n, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme 247 Health & Wellbeing Support\n, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance\n, • Hybrid Working\n, • Company Service Awards\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme\n, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme\n, • Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 Personnel Today Awards 2022\n, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023\n, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023\n, • Winner of LAPF Investment Innovation\n, • Winner of Pool of the Year 2025\n

Join LGPS Central at a pivotal moment, where investment meets long term impact. \n \n The Governance Officer supports the effective and efficient delivery of Governance services across LGPS Central, working under the direction of the Governance Manager. \n The role has ownership of allocated governance administration and coordination, including meeting cycles, papers, minutes, actions, governance records, statutory information and governance systems. The postholder is expected to deliver these responsibilities accurately, reliably and with appropriate professional judgement. \n \n The Governance Officer also contributes to the Governance team’s developing advisory service by applying agreed governance requirements, supporting paper authors and stakeholders, identifying procedural or quality issues and escalating matters outside agreed parameters. \n \n The role focuses on governance processes, records, controls and decision-making support. \n \n What you’ll be doing: \n Governance Meeting & Committee Support \n\n • Manage end-to-end meeting cycles for allocated Boards and Committees, including forward plans, agendas, meeting papers, invitations and logistics.\n, • Prepare meeting materials, attend meetings, take accurate notes and draft high-quality minutes.\n, • Maintain action logs, track progress and ensure decisions, approvals and records are accurately captured and communicated.\n\n Governance Advice & Administration \n\n • Review governance papers against agreed templates, processes and approval requirements.\n, • Provide practical guidance to stakeholders on governance timetables, meeting processes and paper submissions.\n, • Identify opportunities to improve governance guidance, templates and processes.\n\n Governance Records & Reporting \n\n • Maintain accurate governance records, including agendas, minutes, action logs, decision records and attendance information.\n, • Manage governance calendars, trackers, committee information and document control processes.\n, • Support management reporting, governance MI and assurance activities, escalating risks, delays or compliance concerns when required.\n\n Company Secretarial Support \n\n • Assist with statutory registers, Companies House filings and corporate record management.\n, • Support Board and shareholder approval processes, director appointments, inductions and conflicts management.\n, • Maintain schedules for statutory and corporate obligations.\n\n Shareholder & Stakeholder Engagement \n\n • Act as a point of contact for Shareholder Representatives and manage the Shareholder Services inbox.\n, • Support shareholder meetings, communications and information requests.\n, • Build effective relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across the business.\n\n Governance Systems & Continuous Improvement \n\n • Administer board portals, governance systems, document repositories and governance trackers.\n, • Ensure confidential information is handled securely and in line with data protection requirements.\n, • Support governance effectiveness reviews and contribute to continuous improvements in governance processes, technology and stakeholder experience.\n\n Team Support \n\n • Work collaboratively across Governance, Legal and wider business teams, providing cover and support where required.\n, • Assist with supplier administration, including purchase orders, invoices and contract records.\n, • Contribute to a professional, inclusive and service-focused team culture whilst continuing to develop your governance and company secretarial knowledge.\n\n \n About us \n LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for fourteen local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £100bn+ of their assets. It is one of six Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK. \n LGPS Central’s Partner Funds are: \n\n • Cheshire Pension Fund\n, • Derbyshire Pension Fund\n, • Leicestershire Pension Fund\n, • Nottinghamshire Pension Fund\n, • Shropshire Pension Fund\n, • Staffordshire Pension Fund\n, • West Midlands Pension Fund\n, • Worcestershire Pension Fund\n, • Gloucestershire Pension Fund\n, • Hampshire Pension Fund\n, • Suffolk County Council\n, • Wiltshire Pension Fund\n, • Norfolk Pension Fund\n, • Oxfordshire Pension Fund\n\n \n The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. \n \n Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. \n \n Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds \n \n Requirements \n Essential \n\n • Experience of governance, committee, company secretarial, legal operations, regulated administration or a comparable controlled business environment.\n, • Experience coordinating formal meetings, papers, deadlines, actions and records.\n, • Ability to draft clear, accurate and proportionate minutes and correspondence.\n, • Excellent organisation, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities and fixed deadlines.\n, • Ability to apply established procedures, templates and controls consistently while recognising when to seek guidance or escalate.\n, • Strong written and verbal communication and confidence working professionally with senior stakeholders.\n, • High standards of integrity, discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.\n, • Understanding of accurate record keeping, audit trails, version control, document classification and controlled access.\n, • Proactive, collaborative and service-focused approach, with ownership of allocated tasks and outcomes.\n, • Ability to identify administrative, procedural or quality issues and work constructively with colleagues to resolve them.\n, • Competence in Microsoft 365, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams and SharePoint, and ability to learn board portal or governance systems.\n, • Interest in developing governance and company secretarial knowledge within a regulated investment management business.\n\n \n Desirable \n\n • Experience in financial services, investment management, pensions, asset management, the LGPS or another regulated environment.\n, • Experience using board portals, entity management systems, SharePoint, workflow tools or governance trackers.\n, • Experience supporting statutory filings, corporate records, director information or shareholder processes.\n, • Awareness of corporate governance principles, committee terms of reference, delegations and decision-making processes.\n, • Experience supporting effectiveness reviews, governance reporting or process improvement.\n\n \n Qualifications: \n\n • Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in governance, company secretarial practice, business administration, law or a related discipline.\n, • Chartered Governance Institute study, or willingness to work towards an appropriate governance qualification, would be advantageous.\n, • Commitment to continuing professional development.\n\n \n What do we offer? \n We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme\n, • 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays\n, • 2 days paid volunteering days\n, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays\n, • Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities\n, • Welfare and Family friendly policies\n, • Enhanced pay for new parents\n, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme 247 Health & Wellbeing Support\n, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance\n, • Hybrid Working\n, • Company Service Awards\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme\n, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme\n, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023\n, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023\n, • Winner of LAPF Investment Innovation\n, • Winner of Pool of the Year 2025\n

Join LGPS Central at a pivotal moment, where investment meets long-term impact. \n \n This role supports the delivery of advisory services to Partner Funds, working closely with the Client Advisory Managers and Client Advisory Directors to satisfy Partner Fund needs. The role focuses on drafting strategic advice, collating supporting materials, and contributing to high-quality, evidence-based client deliverables. \n \n What you’ll be doing: \n\n • Draft initial investment advice, including strategic asset allocation and portfolio positioning\n, • Use of asset-liability modelling to develop strategic asset allocations for client portfolios\n, • Collate supporting research, analysis and data for advisory recommendations\n, • Use Bloomberg to retrieve data for funds and indices\n, • Prepare client papers, slide decks, and briefing materials\n, • Support the Client Services team prepare for meetings including agendas, packs, and minutes\n, • Maintain accurate records of advice, assumptions, and supporting evidence\n, • Assist in development of advisory frameworks, tools and templates\n, • Work with internal teams to gather inputs across strategy, portfolio and operations\n, • Support responses to client queries and ad-hoc requests\n, • Contribute to transition planning and tracking where required\n, • Identify areas for process improvement\n\n \n About Us \n LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for fourteen local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £100bn+ of their assets. It is one of six Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK. \n \n LGPS Central’s Partner Funds are: \n\n • Cheshire Pension Fund\n, • Derbyshire Pension Fund\n, • Leicestershire Pension Fund\n, • Nottinghamshire Pension Fund\n, • Shropshire Pension Fund\n, • Staffordshire Pension Fund\n, • West Midlands Pension Fund\n, • Worcestershire Pension Fund\n, • Gloucestershire Pension Fund\n, • Hampshire Pension Fund\n, • Suffolk County Council\n, • Wiltshire Pension Fund\n, • Norfolk Pension Fund\n, • Oxfordshire Pension Fund\n\n \n The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. \n LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. \n \n Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds \n \n Requirements \n\n • Institutional Investment Understanding: Basic knowledge of multi-asset investing and portfolio construction\n, • Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret data and support investment decision-making \n, • Research Capability: Able to gather and synthesise information from multiple sources \n, • Communication: Clear written and verbal communication, particularly for drafting client advice \n, • Organisation: Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines\n, • Systems: Familiarity with Excel, Bloomberg and investment data sources\n\n \n Qualifications: \n\n • Degree level or equivalent\n, • IMC – Desirable but not essential at this stage\n, • CFA - Desirable but not essential at this stage\n, • The successful candidate should show a willingness to study towards relevant professional qualifications.\n\n \n What do we offer? \n We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme\n, • 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays\n, • 2 days paid volunteering days\n, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays\n, • Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities\n, • Welfare and Family-friendly policies\n, • Enhanced pay for new parents\n, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - 24-7 Health & Wellbeing Support\n, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance\n, • Hybrid Working\n, • Company Service Awards\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme\n, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme\n, • Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 - Personnel Today Awards 2022\n, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year - FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023\n, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023\n, • Winner of LAPF Investment Innovation\n, • Winner of Pool of the Year 2025\n

Join Our Team as a Shift Lead Technician - HVAP\n Location: Wembley \n Salary: Competitive, with regular overtime opportunities, private healthcare, and flexible benefits \n Are you an experienced maintenance professional with an electrical background? Do you want to work at one of the UK’s most iconic venues? This is your chance to join a high-profile stadium that hosts world-class sporting and entertainment events, operating 24/7 in North West London! Your Role\n As a HVAP Shift Lead, you will oversee critical building operations in a mission-critical environment. Your leadership will ensure compliance with safe systems of work while maintaining the performance and reliability of essential M&E infrastructure. What We Offer\n In return for your expertise, you’ll enjoy: \n\n • A competitive salary with regular overtime opportunities\n, • A basic shift pattern of 4 on, 4 off, 6 on, 4 off, 4 on, 6 off, including both Day and Night Shifts\n, • The opportunity to work in a technically complex and prestigious environment\n, • Ongoing support, training, and career development opportunities\n, • A diverse and inclusive team culture that values your contributions\nKey Responsibilities\n\n, • Lead and coordinate shift engineering operations within a critical environment\n, • Monitor and manage plant performance via BMS and CAFM systems\n, • Ensure all PPMs, reactive tasks, and statutory compliance activities are completed within SLA\n, • Manage HVAP responsibilities, including isolations, permits to work, and safe systems of work\n, • Oversee incident management, escalations, and emergency response procedures\n, • Maintain accurate shift logs, technical reports, and operational documentation\n, • Supervise contractors and engineering teams to ensure safe and efficient delivery\n, • Support energy efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives\n, • Provide shift cover and operational support when required\nRequirements\n\n, • NVQ/City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent\n, • 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations qualification\n, • Previous experience in a critical environment, data centre, or high-profile commercial site\n, • HV Authorised Person (HVAP) status is essential\n, • Strong understanding of critical M&E systems, BMS, and CAFM platforms\n, • Experience leading engineering teams in a shift environment\n, • Excellent knowledge of health & safety and statutory compliance\n, • Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills\nBenefits\n We’re committed to evolving our benefits to attract and retain great talent. Here’s what you can expect: \n\n • Pension with a leading provider and employer contribution\n, • 22 Days Holiday\n, • Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days\n, • Private Medical Insurance\n, • Sick Pay\n, • Life Assurance\n, • Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)\n, • Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being support\n, • Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Membership, and more\nNext Steps\n We’re on a journey to build a culture where everyone is included, treated fairly, and with respect. This starts with our recruitment process. We’ll provide clear information about the recruitment process and are happy to accommodate any needs you may have during the application or interview process. About Us\n We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK, founded in 1921. With a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we take pride in developing great people through our investment in training. \n Working across various sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative and responsible approach allows us to engage in groundbreaking projects, providing solutions with the latest tools and technologies. \n We value progression and ensure that when you join us, you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training, and ongoing support to help you be the best you can be.

Join Our Team as a Project Manager – Cable Engineering (Asset)\n Location: North-East England Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Up to £52.5k + Company Vehicle + Flexible Benefits \n Are you ready to take the lead in an exciting opportunity with Freedom? We are looking for a passionate Project Manager to spearhead our Cable Engineering Services contract with Northern Powergrid, focusing on Asset Replacement. In this role, you will ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of projects across the region. Your Key Responsibilities\n As a Project Manager, you will: \n\n • Oversee day-to-day operations for Asset Replacement work, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.\n, • Lead and inspire a dynamic team of Field Managers, Supervisors, Planners, Engineers, and Operatives.\n, • Act as the primary point of contact with Northern Powergrid, fostering strong client relationships.\n, • Ensure compliance with HSQE policies and legal requirements.\n, • Manage multiple projects from planning to energisation and handover.\n, • Allocate resources effectively and monitor performance against KPIs.\n, • Ensure timely submission of documentation and maintain communication with stakeholders.\nWhat We’re Looking For\n We seek candidates who possess: \n\n • Experience in a senior operational role within cable installation, utilities, or power distribution.\n, • Knowledge of LV/HV cable networks, ideally in a DNO environment.\n, • Strong leadership, client management, and commercial awareness.\n, • NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.\n, • A full UK Driving Licence.\nDesirable Qualifications\n\n, • Experience with Northern Powergrid contracts.\n, • Knowledge of streetworks.\n, • Project Management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM).\nWhy Join Us?\n At Freedom, we believe in rewarding our team members with a comprehensive benefits package: \n\n • Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution.\n, • 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays.\n, • Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle).\n, • Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days.\n, • Private Medical Insurance.\n, • Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.\n, • Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, and Tax-Free Bikes.\n, • A personal development programme to help you grow.\nNext Steps\n We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels included, treated fairly, and respected. This commitment starts with our recruitment process. \n We will provide clear information about the recruitment process and are happy to accommodate any needs you may have during the application or interview stages. About Us\n Freedom is proud to be part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the UK's leading independent engineering and services businesses. Founded in 1921, we have a turnover of £500m and employ 3000 talented individuals. Our history is rich with a commitment to developing great people through investment in training. \n Working across various sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative and forward-thinking approach allows us to tackle groundbreaking projects using the latest tools and technologies. \n We value progression and ensure that when you join us, you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training, and ongoing support to help you reach your full potential. \n #Freedom \n #LI-RF1 \n #LI-onsite

Field Sales EngineerLocation: West Midlands & South West England - Field Based (Regular UK Travel)An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Field Sales Engineer to join a specialist engineering organisation developing and supplying advanced RF, microwave and electronic technology solutions into defence, aerospace, telecommunications, satellite communications and other high-performance industries.The company designs and delivers technically complex RF and microwave solutions for customers operating in mission-critical environments, working closely with OEMs, system integrators and engineering teams to solve challenging technical applications. With continued investment in innovation and customer support, the business is looking to strengthen its commercial team with an experienced technical sales professional.This is a customer-facing role combining technical expertise with commercial responsibility. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing new business opportunities, managing key customer accounts and supporting customers throughout the complete sales lifecycle. Working closely with engineering, operations and commercial teams, you will provide technical guidance, develop tailored solutions and help drive continued business growth across strategically important markets.This role would suit a technically minded sales professional with experience of RF, microwave, electronics or communications technologies who enjoys developing long-term customer relationships and identifying new commercial opportunities.Main Responsibilities of the Field Sales Engineer (West Midlands & South West England):Identify and develop new business opportunities across defence, aerospace, telecommunications, satellite communications and advanced electronics marketsBuild and maintain strong relationships with OEMs, engineering teams, procurement departments and strategic customer accountsConduct customer meetings, technical presentations, product demonstrations and site visits throughout the regionUnderstand customer technical requirements and recommend suitable RF and microwave solutionsPrepare quotations, proposals and support commercial negotiations to secure profitable business opportunitiesWork closely with engineering teams to support solution development and technical feasibility assessmentsManage customers throughout the complete sales lifecycle from initial enquiry through to project deliveryMaintain accurate CRM records including pipeline activity, forecasts and customer interactionsMonitor competitor activity, market trends and emerging RF and microwave technologiesAttend industry exhibitions, networking events and customer meetings to promote the company's capabilitiesDeliver agreed sales targets and contribute to wider commercial growth objectivesProvide customer and market feedback to support future product development and business strategyEnsure compliance with export control regulations, confidentiality requirements and relevant industry standardsRequirements of the Field Sales Engineer (West Midlands & South West England):Proven experience within technical sales, field sales engineering or engineering salesBackground within RF, microwave, electronics, telecommunications or closely related engineering sectorsStrong understanding of RF and microwave technologies, electronic systems or electronic componentsAbility to understand technical customer requirements and translate these into commercial solutionsExcellent communication and relationship-building skills with engineering, procurement and commercial stakeholdersExperience delivering technical presentations and supporting customer solution developmentCommercially driven with the ability to identify, develop and convert new business opportunitiesStrong customer account management skills with the ability to build long-term partnershipsExperience using CRM systems to manage sales pipelines and forecastingSelf-motivated with the ability to work independently in a field-based environmentFull UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel regularly across the West Midlands and South West England, with occasional wider UK and international travelExperience within one or more of the following technology areas would be highly advantageous:RF & Microwave EngineeringAntenna TechnologyDefence ElectronicsAerospace ElectronicsTelecommunicationsSatellite CommunicationsElectronic ComponentsRF SystemsSpecialist Electronic ProductsAdvanced Engineering SolutionsTo apply for this Field Sales Engineer opportunity, please send your CV to Kishan Chandarana at Redline Group:TPBN1_UKTJ

Are you an experienced operational leader with a strong background in industrial laundry, textile rental or workwear processing? Do you have the expertise to drive performance across multiple sites while leading strategic growth and investment projects? At phs Besafe, we're looking for an Operations Director to lead our national laundry and service operations. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, improving productivity, enhancing customer service and supporting the continued growth of the business. You'll also serve as our technical laundry expert, leading best practice, major capital investment projects and the development of future operational capability across our network. • Leading and delivering the operational strategy to support business growth, customer retention and profitability., • Driving operational performance, productivity and continuous improvement across multiple sites., • Acting as the technical lead for all laundry operations, ensuring best practice and high standards across workwear, roller towel and specialist garment processing., • Leading major capital investment projects, including new equipment installations, facility developments and infrastructure improvements., • Optimising service delivery, route performance, labour utilisation and production planning to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency., • Developing and inspiring high-performing teams, creating a culture of accountability, safety and continuous improvement., • Significant senior leadership experience within an industrial laundry, textile rental or workwear environment., • Proven experience managing multiple operational sites and large-scale production facilities., • Strong technical knowledge of laundry operations, garment care and textile processing., • Experience delivering operational improvement, productivity enhancement and capacity planning initiatives., • Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and operational costs., • Demonstrable CapEx planning, business case development and project delivery experience., • A track record of leading and developing high-performing operational teams., • Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills., • Experience working closely with customers to drive service excellence and retention., • Strong Health & Safety and compliance knowledge within an operational environment., • Experience supporting the design, build or expansion of industrial facilities (desirable)., • Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement qualifications (desirable)., • Able to travel national and regular travel to our three main depots, Tipton, Kempston and Wickford, • Competitive Salary, • Company Car or Car Allowance, • Management Bonus Scheme, • Virtual GP for you and your household, • Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme, • phs Perks, offering discounts with major retailers and supermarkets, • Accredited ILM management training and development opportunities, • Apprenticeship opportunities, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Free onsite parking when visiting locations, • Pension scheme, life assurance, cycle-to-work scheme, wellbeing support and more. phs Besafe provides workwear supply and laundering services to over 3,000 customer sites across the UK. Supporting industries including construction, manufacturing, transport, utilities and chemical sectors, we deliver high-quality commercial laundry, repair and managed locker services that help keep thousands of workers safe, comfortable and protected every day. As part of the wider phs Group, you'll be joining a leading and well-established business that serves over 90,000 customers across the UK, Ireland and Spain. We pride ourselves on our diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. At phs, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work. Job Title : Mill/Turner, Nights - Mazak Work Schedule: Onsite Wolverhampton, GBR Job Description Moog Aircraft Group are currently seeking a skilled CNC Machinist with proven experience operating Mazak 3-axis and 4-axis machines, including complex mill-turn applications to join our team at our Wolverhampton facility. The role involves machining high-precision components from titanium, steel, and aluminum, working to tight tolerances and quality standards in a production or aerospace/precision engineering environment. Programming is not a requirement as all shop programs are produced off-line by our Manufacturing Engineering department, but some ISO/EIA programming experience may be useful in out of hours trouble shooting but not a core requirement. Key Responsibilities Set, operate, and adjust Mazak CNC machines (3-axis and 4-axis), including mill-turn centres. Machine complex components to tight tolerances and high surface finish requirements Work with difficult and exotic materials including titanium, stainless steel, and aluminum alloys Interpret and work from engineering drawings and technical specifications Operators will not normally see a cad model in usual operating conditions. They will work with process stage sketches, tech specs and drawing references where required, using the in-house Solumina interface. Solumina experience will not need to be a requirement here though as it is easily picked up for shop use. Offsetting and tool compensation for process control is essential and some experience of speed / feed use may be preferrable for out of hours troubleshooting. Carry out first-off inspections and ongoing quality checks using a variety of measuring equipment, including CMM machinery. Identify and resolve machining or tooling issues to minimise scrap and downtime Maintain machines and work area to ensure safe and efficient operation Work to production schedules while maintaining quality and safety standards Key Skills & Experience Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering / CNC Machining preferred Relevant manufacturing or machining certifications advantageous Proven experience operating Mazak CNC machines Strong background in 3-axis and 4-axis machining Experience with complex mill-turn operations Confident machining titanium, steel, and aluminum Strong understanding of cutting tools, feeds, speeds, and tool life management Excellent ability to read and interpret technical drawings and GD&T Competent with precision measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, CMM awareness) Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality You will work Monday - Thursday 10pm - 6am and Friday 4pm - 9pm. Shift allowance is 33% Security Clearance Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role, and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. In Return Moog can offer you: A longstanding career within a culture of trust and innovation. 33 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays). Benefits include Life Assurance, Company Pension Contribution beginning at 6%, and Employee Share Option in addition to an extensive Flexible Benefits Package, and Hybrid working arrangements. You Matter at Moog Our Mission and Vision At Moog, we believe in the people who work for us. As part of our investment in our people, we make diversity, equity, and inclusion a priority. Our goal is to create a culture where we value, respect, and provide fair treatment and equal opportunities for all employees. Moog aspires to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company where employees are empowered to bring their whole, authentic selves to work every day. By recognizing and celebrating our differences, we cultivate an environment thats the right fit for every person inside of it. It is our core belief that if we take care of our employees, they will take care of our customers, partners, shareholders, and communities where we live and work. Working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work. TPBN1_UKTJ

Design Engineer Location Tipton Salary Competitive - Salary negotiable depending on experience Contract Type Permanent Working Hours 40 hours per week Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 16:30 The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Design Engineer to join a well-established, family-owned manufacturing business specialising in high-quality brass and aluminium castings. Operating across four specialist divisions, the company provides a complete manufacturing solution, including brass foundry operations, CNC machining, laser cutting, polishing and plating. They also have an innovative approach to manufacturing, with ongoing investment in new technologies, including the development of their own in-house 3D printing capabilities. This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Engineer with proven casting industry experience to play a key role in the design and development of tooling and components for a wide range of engineered products. The successful candidate will work closely with production and manufacturing teams to develop practical, cost-effective designs that support efficient manufacturing processes. The company is prepared to offer an excellent salary package for the right individual with the required industry experience. Key Responsibilities Design cast components, tooling and manufacturing solutions using SolidWorks. Produce detailed engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation. Design dies, core boxes, moulding tools and associated tooling for casting processes. Work closely with production, foundry and machining departments to ensure designs are suitable for manufacture. Modify and improve existing designs to enhance quality, manufacturability and efficiency. Support new product development from concept through to production. Liaise with internal departments to resolve design and manufacturing challenges. Ensure designs comply with customer specifications, quality standards and manufacturing requirements. Assist with continuous improvement initiatives across design and manufacturing processes.What We Need From You Essential Previous experience as a Design Engineer within a casting, foundry or tooling environment. Strong SolidWorks experience. Proven experience designing dies, core boxes and moulding tools. Understanding of brass and/or aluminium casting processes. Ability to produce detailed engineering drawings. Strong problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a manufacturing environment.Desirable Experience working within a foundry or precision engineering environment. Knowledge of CNC machining and manufacturing processes. Experience supporting new product development. Familiarity with 3D printing or additive manufacturing technologies. Mechanical Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent).What We Offer Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience. Company pension scheme. Opportunity to join a well-established, family-owned engineering business. Diverse manufacturing environment with in-house foundry, CNC machining, laser cutting, polishing and plating facilities. Opportunity to work on innovative engineering projects and new manufacturing technologies. Long-term career development within a growing business.Working Pattern & Location 40 hours per week. Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 16:30 This is a full-time, site-based position, working within a modern manufacturing facility alongside experienced design, production and engineering teams. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for

Field Sales Engineer Location: West Midlands & South West England - Field Based (Regular UK Travel) An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Field Sales Engineer to join a specialist engineering organisation developing and supplying advanced RF, microwave and electronic technology solutions into defence, aerospace, telecommunications, satellite communications and other high-performance industries. The company designs and delivers technically complex RF and microwave solutions for customers operating in mission-critical environments, working closely with OEMs, system integrators and engineering teams to solve challenging technical applications. With continued investment in innovation and customer support, the business is looking to strengthen its commercial team with an experienced technical sales professional. This is a customer-facing role combining technical expertise with commercial responsibility. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing new business opportunities, managing key customer accounts and supporting customers throughout the complete sales lifecycle. Working closely with engineering, operations and commercial teams, you will provide technical guidance, develop tailored solutions and help drive continued business growth across strategically important markets. This role would suit a technically minded sales professional with experience of RF, microwave, electronics or communications technologies who enjoys developing long-term customer relationships and identifying new commercial opportunities. Main Responsibilities of the Field Sales Engineer (West Midlands & South West England): Identify and develop new business opportunities across defence, aerospace, telecommunications, satellite communications and advanced electronics markets Build and maintain strong relationships with OEMs, engineering teams, procurement departments and strategic customer accounts Conduct customer meetings, technical presentations, product demonstrations and site visits throughout the region Understand customer technical requirements and recommend suitable RF and microwave solutions Prepare quotations, proposals and support commercial negotiations to secure profitable business opportunities Work closely with engineering teams to support solution development and technical feasibility assessments Manage customers throughout the complete sales lifecycle from initial enquiry through to project delivery Maintain accurate CRM records including pipeline activity, forecasts and customer interactions Monitor competitor activity, market trends and emerging RF and microwave technologies Attend industry exhibitions, networking events and customer meetings to promote the company's capabilities Deliver agreed sales targets and contribute to wider commercial growth objectives Provide customer and market feedback to support future product development and business strategy Ensure compliance with export control regulations, confidentiality requirements and relevant industry standards Requirements of the Field Sales Engineer (West Midlands & South West England): Proven experience within technical sales, field sales engineering or engineering sales Background within RF, microwave, electronics, telecommunications or closely related engineering sectors Strong understanding of RF and microwave technologies, electronic systems or electronic components Ability to understand technical customer requirements and translate these into commercial solutions Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with engineering, procurement and commercial stakeholders Experience delivering technical presentations and supporting customer solution development Commercially driven with the ability to identify, develop and convert new business opportunities Strong customer account management skills with the ability to build long-term partnerships Experience using CRM systems to manage sales pipelines and forecasting Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a field-based environment Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel regularly across the West Midlands and South West England, with occasional wider UK and international travel Experience within one or more of the following technology areas would be highly advantageous: RF & Microwave Engineering Antenna Technology Defence Electronics Aerospace Electronics Telecommunications Satellite Communications Electronic Components RF Systems Specialist Electronic Products Advanced Engineering Solutions To apply for this Field Sales Engineer opportunity, please send your CV to Kishan Chandarana at Redline Group: (url removed)

UK Multi-Site Manufacturing | Executive Leadership Team To £130,000 pa + Performance Bonus + Car Allowance + Executive Benefits Remote based with UK wide travel - Midlands area would be Ideal Multi-site manufacturing operational leadership within the UK FMCG sector Exceptional businesses require exceptional operational leadership. This organisation is a well-established UK manufacturing and processing business with a national footprint, a strong reputation within its sector and ambitious plans for future growth. Operating multiple production facilities across the country, the business has built its success on innovation, operational excellence and a commitment to sustainable manufacturing practices. As part of its continued development, an outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Group Operations Director to join the Executive Leadership Team and take ownership of operational performance across a diverse multi-site high volume manufacturing network. Reporting directly to the Managing Director and the Board, you will play a critical role in shaping the future direction of the business, ensuring operational capability remains aligned with growth ambitions while creating a culture that consistently delivers outstanding results. The Opportunity This is a highly influential leadership position with responsibility for manufacturing operations across multiple UK sites. Working remotely with regular UK wide travel, you will provide strategic direction and hands-on leadership to a team of experienced operational leaders, ensuring every facility is performing safely, efficiently and commercially. Key areas of focus will include: Building a high-performance operational culture across the manufacturing network. Creating consistency in operational standards, processes and leadership behaviours. Driving improvements in productivity, asset utilisation and overall site performance. Championing a proactive approach to health, safety and environmental stewardship. Supporting the delivery of major capital projects and operational investment initiatives. Identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency, profitability and service levels. Strengthening leadership capability through coaching, mentoring and succession planning. Contributing to wider business strategy as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team.About You You will be an accomplished senior manufacturing operations leader with experience in complex, multi-site environments. You are likely to have held positions such as Operations Director, Manufacturing Director, Regional Operations Director or a comparable executive-level leadership role where you have been accountable for multiple facilities and large operational teams. You will be able to demonstrate: A history of improving operational performance across multiple manufacturing locations. Strong leadership credentials with the ability to engage, inspire and challenge teams. Experience leading organisational change, business improvement and transformation programmes. A solid understanding of lean and continuous improvement strategy and implementation with the ability to deliver robust and sustainable improvements. A deep understanding of operational HS&E practice, governance, compliance and risk management. Commercial acumen supported by experience managing significant budgets and investment programmes. The credibility and presence to influence stakeholders at board and senior leadership level as well as mentor and lead key operational stakeholders. A passion for developing people and creating sustainable long-term success.Applications are welcomed from leaders within FMCG, food or beverage processing, pet food production or associated production environments that require equal legislative and regulatory compliances and quality standards. Why Consider This Opportunity? Few roles offer this level of influence, autonomy and scope. You'll be joining a successful and growing business where operational leadership is recognised as a key driver of future success. The successful individual will have the opportunity to shape strategy, influence investment decisions, develop future leaders and leave a lasting mark on a nationally significant manufacturing operation. For ambitious operational leaders seeking a role where they can genuinely make a difference, this represents an outstanding career opportunity. All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence, so for a confidential discussion and further information, please apply directly. This role is being managed exclusively by Lord Search & Selection so to apply in confidence and to initiate an informal discussion, please submit a fully CV online detailing your current remuneration package and availability quoting job reference 10452. Desired Skills and Experience: Manufacturing, Operations, Leadership, Lean, Process, Production, Food, BRC, Compliance, HSE, Quality, Executive, FMCG, CI, Improvement

Job Title: Multi Skilled Operator Salary: £16.00 – £17.00 per hour (Dependent on Experience) Role Type: Permanent | 47.5 Hours per Week Location: Skemersdale Looking for a hands-on role where no two days are the same? Want to be part of a growing business that’s investing heavily in its people, equipment, and future? Booths is entering an exciting new phase of growth, with increased site activity, major investment across operations, and new machinery arriving on site. We’re looking for experienced and reliable Multi Skilled Operators to join our expanding quarry and waste operations team. If you enjoy outdoor work, operating heavy machinery, and being part of a hardworking team that keeps operations moving safely and efficiently, we want to hear from you. Why You’ll Love This Role: Competitive hourly rate of £16.00 – £17.00 depending on experience Modern machinery and continued investment across sites Opportunity to work within a growing and well-established business Supportive team environment What You’ll Be Doing: Operating Dozers and Excavators safely and efficiently Managing stockpiles and material movement across site Supporting daily production targets and operational activities Carrying out daily machine inspections and reporting defects Maintaining high Health & Safety standards at all times Keeping work areas clean, organised and safe Supporting wider site operations where required Depending on site requirements, you may also operate: Dumpers Rollers Who We’re Looking For: Experienced operators with proven Dozer and Excavator experience Relevant plant tickets and certifications Strong understanding of Health & Safety procedures Reliable, hardworking and professional attitude Team players who can also work independently when needed Desirable Experience: 360 excavator Dumper and/or Roller operation Experience within quarry, waste, recycling, aggregates or similar heavy industrial environments ABOUT US This Multi Skilled Operator role is being handled by McCarthy Recruitment, an award-winning behavioural leadership recruitment consultancy covering the whole of the UK. McCarthy is unlike any other recruitment agency you will have worked with — our difference is our commitment to providing a professional and personalised recruitment service of the highest quality. Start your journey today. Apply now or find us online: Web: McCarthy Recruitment LinkedIn: McCarthy Recruitment Facebook: McCarthyRecruitment Instagram: McCarthyrecruitment We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.By applying for this role, you are explicitly consenting for McCarthy Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. Your details will be added to our holding database. We process certain personal information about you for our legitimate business interests in order to identify and contact suitable candidates about positions that may be relevant to them. Details are set out in our privacy policy at (url removed). If you wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict processing of your data please contact us at the office and we will respond to your query

Lead Operational Excellence in a High Performing Industrial Environment An established and market leading industrial services and manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead a large-scale operational site within the West Midlands region. This is a significant leadership opportunity within a fast paced, customer driven environment where operational performance, engineering reliability, health and safety, and continuous improvement are critical to success. The business operates nationally, with a strong reputation for service delivery, innovation, and long term investment across its people and operations. The Opportunity This role is ideally suited to an ambitious operational leader with a background in manufacturing, industrial processing, production, engineering, or high volume operational environments. You will take full ownership of day to day site operations, leading multidisciplinary teams across production, engineering, compliance, and support functions while driving performance, efficiency, engagement, and operational standards. The organisation is investing heavily in operational improvement and leadership capability, making this an excellent opportunity for an individual seeking long term progression into senior operational or General Management leadership. Key Responsibilities · Lead all operational activity across the site, ensuring high levels of productivity, service, quality, and safety · Drive operational performance through strong leadership, accountability, and engagement across production and engineering teams · Manage operational KPIs, budgets, performance metrics, and cost control initiatives · Lead continuous improvement and LEAN initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimise operational performance · Ensure engineering and maintenance functions support operational reliability and business continuity · Champion a strong health and safety culture across all operational areas · Support, mentor, and develop management teams and operational leaders · Manage change effectively within a fast-paced operational environment · Work collaboratively with senior leadership to support long term strategic objectives and operational growth What We're Looking For · Proven leadership experience within manufacturing, production, industrial services, engineering, processing, or similar operational environments · Strong operational management experience with responsibility for performance, people, and site delivery · Experience leading engineering and production teams within high volume operations · Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and operational compliance · IOSH or NEBOSH qualification highly advantageous · Demonstrated experience driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency · Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, KPIs, and operational targets · Confident communicator with the ability to lead, influence, and develop teams at all levels · Resilient, highly organised, and capable of operating effectively within demanding operational environments What's on Offer · Salary up to £65,000 plus benefits · Significant long term progression opportunities · Highly visible leadership role within a growing national organisation · Stable, well invested operational environment · Supportive leadership culture focused on development and succession planning · Opportunity to make a genuine impact across operational performance and site culture This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious operational leader looking to step into a highly influential role. Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

Maintenance & Facilities Technician £27-33k + Training, Overtime, Stable Working West Midlands. Ref: 25607 We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business with an annual turnover of £250 million. As part of continued investment in its operations, including the construction of a new £25 million warehouse, the company is looking to appoint a practical, hands-on Maintenance Engineer to support the upkeep of both production equipment and site facilities. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer looking to broaden their skills and develop into a multi-skilled role. You will receive ongoing training and support while working within a stable, growing business that offers long-term career prospects, varied day-to-day responsibilities and the chance to be involved in an expanding manufacturing facility. Maintenance Technician – The Role: Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across production machinery and site equipment Respond to mechanical breakdowns and perform reactive maintenance Support the maintenance and upkeep of factory facilities and infrastructure Assist with improving preventative maintenance procedures and maintenance documentation Carry out basic fault finding and repairs across mechanical equipment Support PUWER assessments and safe operation of machinery Maintain accurate maintenance records and work logs Work safely while carrying out maintenance tasks, including working at height when required Contribute to ongoing site improvement and expansion projects Maintenance Technician – What We're Looking For: Mechanical maintenance experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment Engineering Apprenticeship, HNC, City & Guilds or equivalent practical experience Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills Electrical and pneumatic maintenance knowledge would be advantageous Comfortable working at height Self-motivated with a practical, hands-on approach Good communication and organisational skills Basic IT skills for recording maintenance activities Willingness to undertake additional training and occasional overtime Why Join? Excellent overtime rates (Saturday x1.5, Sunday x2) Extensive training including Welding, FLT, Cherry Picker and Health & Safety qualifications Varied role combining machinery maintenance with facilities engineering Monday-Friday working hours (7:30am-4:00pm) Long-term career stability with genuine development opportunities Interested? Located in Coventry, this role would be commutable from Nuneaton, Rugby, Hinckley, Bedworth, Leamington Spa, Warwick, Solihull and surrounding areas. For further information call Sharon Hill

National Engineering Manager Location: UK & Ireland - National Travel Required Reports to: Senior Leadership Team Role: Multi-Site Engineering & Maintenance Leadership The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, energetic and results-driven National Engineering Manager to join a financially strong, international and growing market leader. This is a high-impact senior leadership role for an experienced engineering professional and subject matter expert who can raise the standard of engineering and maintenance across a large multi-site operation and make a measurable contribution to productivity, capacity and business growth. You will work closely with site and senior leadership teams, providing technical expertise, challenging existing practices and influencing investment and operational decisions. The successful candidate will be highly visible across the estate, travelling extensively throughout the UK and Ireland to understand site challenges, implement improvements and ensure engineering initiatives deliver tangible results. Key Responsibilities Engineering Leadership & Performance · Provide national engineering and maintenance leadership across multiple UK and Ireland sites. · Drive continuous improvement in maintenance standards, systems, reliability and asset performance. · Support the implementation and development of the TOM CMMS, Golden Rules of Maintenance and maintenance maturity programmes. · Provide hands-on technical support to sites experiencing significant equipment or maintenance issues. · Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime and maximise production capacity. · Share best practice and ensure successful improvements are implemented across the wider estate. Senior Stakeholder Influence · Act as a trusted engineering advisor to senior site and business leaders. · Build strong relationships across Engineering, Production, Operations, Finance, Health & Safety and Projects. · Influence and challenge senior stakeholders using data, technical expertise and clear commercial reasoning. · Demonstrate how engineering interventions can improve productivity, capacity, cost and overall business performance. · Lead and support national and regional engineering improvement initiatives. CAPEX, Projects & Suppliers · Provide data-driven engineering input into CAPEX and investment decisions. · Identify technologies and projects that improve reliability, capacity and operational efficiency. · Support engineering and maintenance projects through to successful implementation and benefits realisation. · Manage performance reviews with key engineering and maintenance suppliers. People, Safety & Continuous Improvement · Promote high standards of Health & Safety, engineering compliance and operational discipline. · Support sites in developing engineering capability, people and performance. · Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring equipment and maintenance issues. · Use KPIs and maintenance maturity assessments to identify priorities and drive measurable improvement. · Ensure improvements become embedded and best practice is shared across the organisation. Experience & Skills · Relevant ONC/HNC or higher engineering qualification, ideally Electrical or Mechanical. · Significant engineering/maintenance leadership experience within a production, manufacturing or industrial environment. · Proven experience improving equipment reliability, productivity, capacity and downtime. · Strong understanding of planned maintenance, CMMS and asset management. · Experience with CAPEX, engineering projects, budgets and supplier management. · Strong commercial awareness and understanding of the relationship between engineering, production, people, safety and financial performance. · Excellent analytical and IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel; Power BI experience desirable. · Strong leadership, communication, influencing and project management skills. · Full UK driving licence and willingness to undertake significant travel across the UK and Ireland. The Person We are looking for a senior engineering leader who: · Is dynamic, energetic, commercially aware and results-driven. · Has the credibility to operate as a subject matter expert and senior influencer. · Can engage, challenge and influence senior stakeholders effectively. · Is hands-on, pragmatic and focused on delivering measurable results. · Has the vision and drive to raise standards and take the engineering function to the next level. · Understands that engineering performance must ultimately support people, production, capacity, safety and financial performance. · Wants to make a genuine and lasting impact on a successful and growing international business. Success in the Role Success will be demonstrated through improved equipment reliability, increased productivity and capacity, reduced downtime, stronger engineering standards, effective CAPEX delivery and measurable operational and financial benefits across the site network. This is an opportunity for a senior engineering professional to influence at the highest level, raise the bar across a growing multi-site operation and make a visible contribution to the organisation's future success. Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

Operations Manager / Business Unit Manager, Location: Dudley, West Midlands | Salary c£50-60k + Benefits We are recruiting an experienced Operations Manager / Business Unit Manager to take hands-on ownership of a growing industrial operation encompassing operational delivery, people, Health & Safety, quality, compliance, stock, logistics and customer fulfilment. Working closely with the wider group and reporting into regional senior leadership, you'll take ownership of the business unit and its day-to-day performance. You'll be comfortable dealing personally with Health & Safety, quality, people and process issues, using systems and Excel-based data to monitor performance, whilst also taking commercial responsibility for profitability, margins, contracts and key customer and supplier relationships. This is an excellent opportunity for an operational leader who enjoys genuine ownership and autonomy, combining a practical, hands-on approach with strong commercial awareness and the ability to develop the business unit both operationally and commercially. The role: Take overall ownership of the business unit, ensuring strong operational and commercial performance. Lead the day-to-day operation, ensuring activities are safe, efficient, compliant and effectively managed. Take responsibility for the commercial performance of the unit, including profitability, margins, budgets, costs and resource planning, working with wider group finance functions where appropriate. Manage and negotiate customer and supplier contracts, commercial terms and service agreements, ensuring operational commitments remain commercially viable. Act as a key point of contact for customers, building strong relationships, resolving issues and developing closer operational and commercial integration. Manage key supplier relationships, negotiating effectively and ensuring appropriate cost, quality and service performance. Lead and develop the operational team, with responsibility for recruitment, performance management, development and employee relations. Take hands-on responsibility for Health & Safety, including policies, risk assessments, procedures and safe systems of work. Maintain and develop quality and compliance standards, supporting the continued development of robust systems and future ISO accreditation. Manage operational planning, stock and inventory levels, logistics, shipping and customer fulfilment. Use operational systems, Excel, KPIs and management information to understand performance, identify trends and support commercial and operational decision-making. Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, service, profitability and the future growth and development of the business unit. Contribute to business planning, investment decisions and the continued commercial and operational development of the unit. Candidate requirements: Experience leading a site, business unit or broad operational function within an industrial, engineering, manufacturing, logistics, service or similarly operational environment. Broad, hands-on leadership experience with direct responsibility for areas including Health & Safety, quality/compliance and people management. Strong commercial experience with responsibility for business performance, profitability, margins, budgets and cost control. Experience managing customer and/or supplier contracts, commercial negotiations, pricing, costing or service agreements. Strong customer and supplier relationship management skills, with the confidence to represent the business and take ownership of key relationships. Strong people management skills, including performance management, employee relations and team development. Practical Health & Safety knowledge including risk assessments, policies and operational compliance. IOSH, NEBOSH or similar would be advantageous. Experience working with structured quality and compliance systems; ISO experience or involvement in achieving accreditation would be advantageous. Confident using Excel, operational systems, KPIs and performance data to support decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement. Experience across areas such as stock, planning, logistics, shipping and/or customer fulfilment. A practical, hands-on leadership style combined with the commercial judgement and broader perspective required to take ownership of a business unit. The role would suit an experienced Operations Manager, Business Unit Manager, General Manager, Site Manager, Head of Operations or similar who has progressed beyond purely operational management and has experience taking broader commercial responsibility for the performance of a site or business unit. 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