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Overlooking the scenic River Great Ouse, The Bedford Swan Hotel is a landmark Bedfordshire property, renowned for its character, style, and prime riverside location. It provides a superb backdrop for hotel stays, business trips, weddings, events and conferences. Food and Beverage Operations Manager.

ARM are supporting a market-leading Automotive testing company to recruit a Principal Engineer (sled) within their Passive Safety department. Up to £60,000 + Bonus + Benefits Were looking for an experienced Test Engineering Manager to lead a small technical team delivering passive safety testing to global standards on their sled facility. This is a hands-on leadership role in a high-performance, regulated test environment.Responsibilities Lead Health & Safety, risk assessments, and safe test operations Manage and develop a small team of engineers and technicians Plan workloads, schedules, and resources Act as key technical contact for customers and future programmes Drive continuous improvement and performance metrics Own departmental finances including invoicing and forecasting Support ISO17025, ISO9001, and other accreditations Oversee sled testing procedures, equipment utilisation, and data analysis Experience Degree-qualified, ideally in Automotive Engineering 5+ years experience in automotive or aerospace passive safety testing Strong sled testing expertise (essential) Proven people management and planning skills Expert knowledge of European, Federal, and Global safety standards Experience with data acquisition, high-speed cameras, and test instrumentation Strong understanding of ATD injury criteria and data interpretation Desirables Static rig testing experience FARO Arm or CMM experience Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.

* * SALARY: Up to £52,000 pa (pro rata) dependent on experience LOCATION: Milton Keynes HYBRID WORKING: Our current hybrid working policy requires a minimum of 60% of working time to be based in the Milton Keynes office however flexibility is expected to meet the needs of the business and the role. HOURS / CONTRACT TYPE: Part Time Permanent - 32 hours per week CLOSING DATE: 19/02/2026 We reserve the right to close the advert earlier If we receive a high volume of applications. Are you passionate about employee relations and making a real impact across a business? Do you thrive on partnering with managers, influencing decisions and driving positive people outcomes? We’re looking for an experienced HR Advisor to provide expert HR guidance and support, working closely with managers at all levels across the organisation. In this role, you’ll actively contribute to the delivery of our company strategy by enabling strong people management and delivering high-quality, consistent employee relations support. Working alongside key business stakeholders, HR Business Partners and the ER & Compliance Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in managing end-to-end employee relations cases, driving manager capability and ensuring compliant, positive outcomes in line with UK employment law and best practice. If you enjoy variety, challenge and the opportunity to influence how people experience work — this could be the role for you. What you’ll be doing: Are you confident coaching managers through complex people situations? You’ll act as a trusted partner to the business, influencing, challenging and coaching people managers to competently manage ER activity and contractual changes. This includes (but is not limited to) probation management, performance management, disciplinary and grievance cases, flexible working requests and health related matters. You’ll manage stakeholders throughout each case, escalating complex or high risk matters when appropriate, while ensuring consistency, compliance and alignment with our values. related matters. You’ll manage stakeholders throughout each case, escalating complex or high risk matters when appropriate, while ensuring consistency, compliance and alignment with our values. Do you take pride in high quality, detail driven case management? You’ll ensure effective management of ER cases through accurate tracking, detailed documentation and clear audit trails. Working collaboratively with the HR Operations team, you’ll regularly review case activity, use data to identify trends and make insightful, commercial recommendations. Are you passionate about employee wellbeing and absence management? You’ll lead on sickness absence casework, providing expert advice and support in line with employment legislation. This includes liaising with Occupational Health and third party wellbeing providers, identifying absence trends and supporting managers to take timely, appropriate action that prioritises employee wellbeing. party wellbeing providers, identifying absence trends and supporting managers to take timely, appropriate action that prioritises employee wellbeing. Do you enjoy coordinating and delivering annual HR processes? You’ll lead the planning and coordination of HR Cycle activities for your client areas, including facilitating performance calibration sessions and developing high quality guidance and training materials. You’ll analyse performance data to support annual remuneration processes and collaborate with colleagues across Learning & Development and Reward & Benefits to deliver a seamless end-to-end performance management process. Want to make a broader impact across the people agenda? You’ll support the wider HR Operations team with the delivery of people plans, including talent, succession and resourcing initiatives, while acting as a trusted expert who identifies and mitigates risk and offers practical, compliant solutions. A full job description is available on request. What you’ll bring: Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast paced environment? You’ll be confident managing ER cases end-to-end, coaching managers and building their capability to lead effective, engaged teams. You’ll also bring: • The ability to perform well under pressure and manage competing priorities, • Strong problem solving skills, balancing commercial needs with a positive employee experience solving skills, balancing commercial needs with a positive employee experience, • A genuine customer focus and desire to exceed internal stakeholder expectations, • Excellent written English, with the ability to produce detailed case documentation, reports and formal correspondence, • Strong interpersonal and influencing skills at all levels, • A strong moral compass, with the confidence to challenge constructively while upholding company values, • Experience designing and delivering training and presentations that build manager capability, • High emotional intelligence and a genuine curiosity to understand people and their perspectives, • CIPD qualification (preferred) What’s in it for you? Bonus: Discretionary 10% on-target bonus (based on personal and Group company performance) Pension: Employer pension contribution of 9% (based on employee contribution of 3%). VWFS will pay 6% if employee chooses a 2% employee contribution. Car schemes*: Choice of Employee Car Ownership (ECO) scheme for petrol/diesel and hybrid vehicles plus car insurance. OR Company Car scheme for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) plus car insurance cover for you and a partner/eligible family member. Other benefits: From day 1 we provide income protection, life assurance (4x salary), retail discount vouchers , access to Care Concierge (a service to support carers of adults), along with other salary sacrifice options including a will writing service and cycle to work (subject to scheme restrictions). Following successful completion of probation, you will have access to private medical insurance for you (with the option to buy additional family cover), access to our loan car scheme for up to 2 cars for your partner or eligible family members (subject to scheme restrictions) and during our annual benefit window you can purchase critical illness cover and dental cover , so you can select the benefits that matter to you. We invest in our people and are passionate about driving development. You’ll have access to LinkedIn Learning via our Degreed platform as well as a host of professional development programmes and opportunities to build your technical and soft skills so you can further develop your career. We also offer mentoring schemes and reciprocal partnerships recognising that we can all learn from each other in the flow of work. * * * Why join VWFS UK? You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference by helping us to achieve our mission. Our mission is straight forward; we want to be 'The Key to Mobility'. That means we make getting from A-to-B as easy and simple for as many people as possible. To truly meet the mobility needs of people in a changing world, our offering goes beyond traditional vehicle financing. We do this by providing a range of finance and aftersales products on Volkswagen Group vehicles, as well as developing innovative mobility products designed to solve real problems and support our customers. No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! VWFS is proud to be an inclusive employer and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion isn’t just a statement for us, we encourage and aspire for all our colleagues to be their 100% self. If you need any reasonable adjustments to assist you with the application and/or recruitment processes, please contact our Resourcing Team. This role does not meet the UKVI’s criteria for the skilled worker sponsorship route, therefore we are unable to accept candidates requiring sponsorship for this role.

* * SALARY: From £102k pa dependent on experience LOCATION: Milton Keynes HYBRID WORKING: Our current hybrid working policy requires a minimum of 60% of working time to be based in the Milton Keynes office and flexibility is expected to meet the needs of the business and the role. HOURS / CONTRACT TYPE: Full Time Permanent – 35 hours per week We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join our team as Head of Direct Banking Operations & Outsourcing . This is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing the end-to-end operations of our Direct Banking division, ensuring exceptional service delivery, operational efficiency and compliance across all outsourced partnerships and intra‑group service arrangements, while meeting our obligations under Consumer Duty. You will lead a high-performing team, manage critical third-party relationships and drive operational excellence to support our customers and business objectives. This role requires a strong blend of leadership, operational expertise and supplier management skills, with a focus on continuous improvement, innovation and a clear accountability for operational resilience. This role holds Senior Manager Function (SMF24) responsibility under the SM&CR (Senior Manager & Certification Regime) and therefore obtaining and maintaining regulatory approval is a mandatory requirement. What you’ll be doing: Lead and manage the Direct Banking Operations function, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, efficient and customer-focused services. You will be accountable for operational performance across all Direct Banking activities, driving consistency, accuracy and excellence in service delivery. Oversee outsourced operations, taking full responsibility for managing third-party providers and intra-group service delivery. This includes monitoring contractual compliance, ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) are met and implementing robust governance frameworks to mitigate risk and maintain operational integrity. Drive operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to streamline processes, enhance productivity and leverage automation and technology solutions. You will lead transformation projects aimed at improving efficiency and reducing operational costs without compromising service quality. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal governance standards across all operational activities. You will maintain strong controls, conduct regular audits and ensure adherence to industry regulations, safeguarding the business against operational and reputational risks and ensuring we meet our Consumer Duty responsibilities. Manage operational risk effectively, implementing comprehensive risk management frameworks and monitoring mechanisms. You will proactively identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies and ensure resilience in operational processes with clear accountability for operational resilience planning, testing and oversight. Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including outsourced partners, internal teams and senior leadership. You will act as a trusted advisor, ensuring alignment between operational delivery and strategic objectives while fostering collaboration and transparency. Develop and implement strategies to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency, ensuring that all processes are designed with the customer in mind. You will champion a culture of service excellence, driving initiatives that improve satisfaction and loyalty. Provide leadership and direction to the operations team, creating an environment that promotes accountability, engagement and high performance. You will coach and develop talent, ensuring the team has the skills and capabilities to deliver against current and future business needs. Essential experience & skills: Extensive experience in managing third-party and outsourced relationships, including acting as a Material Outsource for a UK Bank or Building Society. You will have a proven ability to establish strong governance frameworks, monitor performance against contractual obligations and ensure outsourced partners deliver consistently to agreed standards while mitigating operational and regulatory risks. Experience of overseeing intra‑group service relationships is also essential. Experience of managing and developing savings operational functions, with a track record of achieving high-quality customer outcomes. This includes overseeing processes such as account opening, servicing and maturity handling, ensuring efficiency and accuracy while maintaining a customer-first approach. Deep familiarity with the regulatory regime applicable to UK savings operations, including PRA and FCA requirements and the Consumer Duty framework. You will be adept at implementing and maintaining effective oversight frameworks that ensure compliance, protect customer interests and safeguard the organisation from regulatory breaches. Customer-centric mindset, with demonstrable knowledge and consideration of customer outcomes in all operational decisions. You will champion initiatives that enhance customer experience, ensuring that processes and policies are designed to deliver fair, transparent, and positive outcomes. Exceptional relationship-building skills, with the ability to create, maintain, and leverage strong partnerships across internal functions and external parties. You will act as a trusted advisor and influencer, ensuring collaboration and alignment to achieve strategic objectives. Understanding of and experience managing first-line risk functions, including conducting risk assessments, implementing controls, and producing accurate reporting. You will ensure operational resilience and proactively address emerging risks including formal responsibility for operational resilience requirements. Ability to manage data governance effectively, ensuring data quality, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory standards. You will work closely with data experts to maintain robust data management practices that support operational integrity and informed decision-making. Proven track record in delivering change, both through internal teams and external partners. You will have experience leading transformation projects, driving process improvements, and embedding new technologies to enhance efficiency and customer experience. Experience of successfully leading a team, achieving results through people by providing clear direction, motivation, and support. You will foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Ability to drive performance through effective coaching and mentoring, developing talent and managing performance to build a high-performing team capable of meeting current and future business needs. What’s in it for you? Bonus: Discretionary 25% on-target bonus (based on personal and Group company performance) Pension: Employer pension contribution of 9% (based on employee contribution of 3%). VWFS will pay 6% if employee chooses a 2% employee contribution. Car schemes*: Choice of Employee Car Ownership (ECO) scheme for petrol/diesel and hybrid vehicles plus car insurance and fuel card. OR Company Car scheme for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) plus car insurance cover for you and a partner/eligible family member. Other benefits: From day 1 we provide income protection, life assurance (4x salary), retail discount vouchers, access to Care Concierge (a service to support carers of adults), along with other salary sacrifice options including a will writing service and cycle to work (subject to scheme restrictions). Following successful completion of probation, you will have access to private medical insurance, access to our loan car scheme for up to 2 cars for your partner or eligible family members (subject to scheme restrictions) and during our annual benefit window you can purchase critical illness cover and dental cover, so you can select the benefits that matter to you. We invest in our people and are passionate about driving development. You’ll have access to LinkedIn Learning via our Degreed platform as well as a host of professional development programmes and opportunities to build your technical and soft skills so you can further develop your career. We also offer mentoring schemes and reciprocal partnerships recognising that we can all learn from each other in the flow of work. * * * Why join VWFS UK? You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference by helping us to achieve our mission. Our mission is straight forward; we want to be 'The Key to Mobility'. That means we make getting from A-to-B as easy and simple for as many people as possible. To truly meet the mobility needs of people in a changing world, our offering goes beyond traditional vehicle financing. We do this by providing a range of finance and aftersales products on Volkswagen Group vehicles, as well as developing innovative mobility products designed to solve real problems and support our customers. No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! VWFS is proud to be an inclusive employer and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion isn’t just a statement for us, we encourage and aspire for all our colleagues to be their 100% self. If you need any reasonable adjustments to assist you with the application and/or recruitment processes, please contact our Resourcing Team. The Head of Direct Banking Operations & Outsourcing role is a ‘Certified’ /Senior Manager role under the Senior Manager and Certification Regime (SMCR) and the role holder is required to comply with the FCA’s Conduct Rules. A mandatory requirement of the SMCR is for VWFS to certify that the role holder is fit and proper to perform the duties on an ongoing basis.

Scheme Manager Location: Warwick House, Bedford Salary : £19,656 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Part Time (30 hours per week) Expiry date : 09 March, 2026 Are you passionate about helping people live independently in a safe and supportive environment? At Stonewater, we're looking for a proactive and caring individual to join us at Warwick House, a welcoming retirement living scheme just a short walk away from Bedford town centre. As our Scheme Manager , you'll be the friendly face of the scheme, supporting the Delivery Manager with day-to-day operations and ensuring our residents feel safe, supported, and empowered to live independently. You'll take ownership of essential safety checks, including health & safety, fire safety, and the warden call system, making sure we meet compliance standards and deliver consistently high levels of service. Your keen eye for detail and proactive approach will help you identify and manage risks, including safeguarding concerns, and you'll be confident in taking appropriate action to ensure residents' wellbeing is always prioritised. What we're looking for • Experience in housing or customer-facing roles. * Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office) and a willingness to learn new systems. * Excellent record-keeping and attention to detail. * A self-starter with great organisational skills and a passion for helping others. * Clear communicator who works well with residents, colleagues, contractors, and external agencies. * A practical problem-solver who delivers high-quality work and meets deadlines. * Someone who takes pride in delivering excellent customer service, including resolving feedback and complaints. Appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check, satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work document. Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. We're looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people's lives. We are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows us to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation our Menopause Friendly accreditation. Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stonewater, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Our client is a leading a supplier for telehandlers and roto telehandlers to the construction industry and they are looking for a Workshop Manager to join their Bedford Depot and take ownership of all workshop operations. In this role, you'll report directly to the Depot Manager and lead a skilled team of Fitters and Yard Staff. You'll ensure their equipment is maintained to the highest standards, ready for hire, and fully compliant with industry regulations. From planning daily workloads to upholding safety and 5S standards, you'll play a vital role in delivering operational excellence. Workshop Manager Job Overview Lead, manage, and develop the workshop and yard teams. Schedule, assign, and review planned maintenance activities including PDI's, LOLER inspections, and general repairs. Ensure timely turnaround of equipment to meet customer demand. Maintain strong workshop stock control and ordering processes. Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Coordinate with Depot and National Operations Managers to maximize fleet availability. Deputise for the Depot Manager when required. Workshop Manager Job Requirements City & Guilds/NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plant Maintenance (or equivalent) preferably Broad knowledge of plant equipment and maintenance techniques. Proven experience in workshop leadership. Strong problem-solving and communication skills. Excellent organisational and time management abilities. IT-literate and confident in using workshop systems. A valid UK driving licence (max 3 points). A proactive, resilient attitude to changing priorities. An ability to coach and motivate others. Strong analytical thinking and decision-making skills. Workshop Manager Salary & Benefits £45,000-£50,000 salary dependant on experience 45 hour week Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays An extra day off for your birthday A great team environment with career progression Access to a wide range of employee benefits 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. TPBN1_UKTJ

Our client is a world leader in the research, design and supply of advanced consumer diagnostic products. They are a joint venture between two major global healthcare and consumer goods companies, and their flagship brand is recognised the world over as providing accurate home pregnancy and fertility monitoring tests. Are you an ISO 13485 Quality Professional looking for a challenging opportunity to drive Quality improvement in an External Manufacturing environment If so, this could be a great position to explore. Our client is looking for a Quality Operations Manager to join their Quality team on a Full-Time , Permanent basis. The role will be based at their Innovation Centre in Bedford , UK with option for Hybrid Working . This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality professional to take a leading role in ensuring compliance and driving quality excellence across global manufacturing and distribution partners. The role will involve both strategic oversight and hands-on management of Quality operations to support life cycle management of base business and new product introductions (NPI). Our client is looking for someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about maintaining the highest standards of product quality and compliance. Applicants will have the ability to collaborate effectively across organisational boundaries and influence a wide range of stakeholders, both internally and externally. The role holder will be expected to represent the company to the highest professional standards, so strong leadership, interpersonal skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills are essential. The successful candidate will be results-focussed, embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers. Previous experience in leading Quality assurance for medical devices or IVDs is essential, along with a deep understanding of ISO 13485 and other international standards. The successful candidate will have demonstrated success in managing Quality relationships with External Manufacturing and distribution partners and will be confident in leading audits and inspections, with a willingness to travel. A high level of IT literacy is required, and familiarity with ISO 14971, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, MDSAP, and IVDR would be advantageous. Our client can offer you: Hybrid working. 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata). Company pension scheme including competitive employer's contribution. Private Medical Insurance package with additional medical cash plan scheme. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay. Company supported employee Health and Wellbeing programme. Life assurance. Free electrical car charging points. Beautiful parkland setting with excellent transportation links to Cambridge, Milton Keynes and London (road and rail). If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you, at any stage during the application process, just let our client know how they can help. Our client is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. The Company Our client is a world leader in the research, design and marketing of advanced consumer diagnostic products, operating as a joint venture between two major global organisations. Their research centre is at the cutting edge of innovation, fully engaged in the development of reliable diagnostic products to empower women on their reproductive journey. They are committed to answering the needs of existing and future consumers, through a continuous flow of new and innovative products. Interested Click apply and you will be redirected to our client's careers page to complete your application. TPBN1_UKTJ

An established engineering and manufacturing group is looking to recruit a Design Engineer to join a growing CAD and automation team. This is a key role supporting the development, automation, and testing of specialist engineered products across multiple UK operations. The position offers a strong mix of hands-on design, automation development, and product innovation, with exposure to advanced and regulated product environments. The Role Act as a core member of the CAD team, maintaining and expanding automated drawing systems Design and develop new products, prototypes, and test solutions Produce and manage drawings using AutoDesk Inventor and AutoCAD Support automation development using iLogic and in-house systems Collaborate with sales, design, and production teams to deliver certified products Contribute to value engineering and continuous product improvement Support testing handovers including documentation and pricing information Produce manufacturing drawings when required Assist the Design & Technical Manager with ad-hoc technical tasks Occasional UK travel; flexibility with working hours required to meet business needs Essential Skills & Experience Strong working knowledge of AutoDesk Inventor Working knowledge of AutoCAD Experience with iLogic and automated design systems High level of IT literacy, including Microsoft applications Good numeracy and literacy skills Self-motivated, reliable, and solutions-focused Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to obtain security clearance Desirable Experience Product development and R&D experience Research or testing background Programming or automation experience Innovative, improvement-driven mindset Whats on Offer Competitive salary Long-term career development within a growing engineering group Exposure to specialist, high-value engineered products Comprehensive in-house training and ongoing development This role would suit a Design Engineer with strong CAD and automation experience looking to work on technically complex products in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. If you are interested please click apply today. TPBN1_UKTJ

DS Smith is a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions, paper products and recycling services. With sustainability, innovation and people at the heart of everything we do, we are committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement across all our manufacturing sites. The Role Are you a hands-on Continuous Improvement professional with a strong manufacturing background and the ability to influence people at all levels? As a Conversion OPEX Coordinator, you will play a key role in driving operational excellence across the site. Reporting to the Operations Excellence Manager, you will proactively identify, lead and support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing loss, improving efficiency and embedding a strong performance-driven culture within the conversion operation. This is a highly visible, site-based role where you will work closely with operations, engineering, and leadership teams to translate data into meaningful actions that deliver sustainable results. Key Responsibilities Actively seek out, identify and prioritise opportunities to reduce performance loss across manufacturing through structured continuous improvement and effective planning Provide hands-on, face-to-face technical leadership to support operational change, challenge existing ways of working and embed best practice Drive accurate, consistent and granular performance data capture across the site to enable robust, data-driven improvement programmes Analyse production, quality, waste, efficiency and downtime data to identify root causes and recommend practical, sustainable solutions Lead and support improvement projects, tracking progress and benefits through clear reporting and governance Produce regular performance and project reports, presenting findings, progress and recommendations to the site leadership team Support the development and delivery of training on continuous improvement tools, problem-solving techniques and standardised operating procedures Work collaboratively with operational teams to develop, document and embed new best-practice processes and ways of working Play an active role in the sites waste reduction and sustainability agenda, ensuring initiatives are inclusive, data-led and aligned to business priorities Share best practice across teams to drive consistency, engagement and long-term performance improvement Ensure all improvement activities are carried out in full compliance with DS Smiths Health, Safety and Environmental standards, promoting a strong safety-first culture at all times About You You will be a proactive, confident and people-focused improvement professional who enjoys being on the shop floor and influencing change through collaboration and data. Proven experience in Continuous Improvement / OPEX within a manufacturing or conversion environment A strong background in hands-on problem solving, waste elimination and performance improvement Experience using Lean, Six Sigma or other structured improvement methodologies (formal qualification desirable but not essential) High levels of IT literacy, particularly Microsoft Excel (data analysis, trends, reporting), Word and PowerPoint The ability to analyse complex data, interpret findings and translate them into clear, actionable recommendations Confidence to challenge existing processes constructively and propose realistic, sustainable solutions Strong communication, facilitation and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels Excellent people skills, with a collaborative approach that builds trust and encourages buy-in A solid understanding of Manufacturing Health & Safety regulations and safe systems of work What we can offer you: Competitive salary Qualifying Sick Pay scheme Pension scheme & Life insurance Share Save scheme Income Protection 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Employee Assistance Programme Virtual GP, Occupational Health & free Flu vaccine Cycle to Work and shopping discounts TPBN1_UKTJ

ROLE: Branch Manager HOURS: 44 per Week - Permanent Role, 7am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, 8am - 12pm on a Saturday Rota SALARY: £32,190 basic salary per year BONUS/OTE: Realistic total earning potential of up to £42,174 per year BENEFITS: Healthcare Cash Plan, 3x Salary Life Assurance, High Street Discounts, Staff Discount BASE: Site Based Eurocell are a stock market listed Plc and the market leader for uPVC products within the building industry. We know that our people are our greatest asset, we are successful, dynamic, ambitious and looking for great team players to grow with us. We are delighted to be recruiting a Trade Branch Manager to lead their own branch and Team to deliver excellence. Our Trade Branch Managers develop strong relationships with their customers to enhance the customer experience, whilst driving sales and market share. Our Trade Branch Network roles offer a host of benefits, unlike many other Trade Networks. We are working hard to support your work/life balance in the following ways: We have a Christmas shutdown period We only work occasional Saturdays, on a rota basis We don't open our branches on Sundays Our branches close at 4:30pm during the week, we support your work/life balance! We offer a FREE Healthcare plan for all our employees Exceptional monthly Branch Bonus Industry leading induction and training programmes Excellent opportunities to grow with us, and progress your career Our Trade Branch Network offers genuine opportunities to make a difference, and provides many exciting career pathways within Eurocell. WHAT OUR BRANCH MANAGERS DO: Lead their Branch, and use their team management skills to lead and develop a small team Ensure their Branch operates as effectively as possible Develop relationships with their customers, and enhance the sales and customer experience within the branch Manage day to day Branch operations and the branch team in order to deliver excellence Manage team absences and deployment Support the regional teams with recruitment Provide exceptional customer service and operational standards and ensure Branch sales targets are achieved Support training and maintain training records for Branch staff WHAT WE NEED FROM OUR BRANCH MANAGERS: Our Branch Managers are hands-on, lead by example, and are focused on driving their team to reach sales and branch targets Passion and energy to deliver exceptional customer service and achieve business targets A customer focused approach, happy to serve customers and proactively engage with potential future customers A commercial approach to drive sales and maximise margins, whilst ensuring our customers always walk away happy Good organisational skills, drive and leadership abilities to manage a Branch effectively A full and valid driving license is essential Strong management skills and experience of leading a team Experience within a similar management role ideally in a trade / builders merchant /retail, glazing or uPVC environment could be a distinct advantage WHAT WE OFFER OUR BRANCH MANAGERS: You will be rewarded with a very competitive basic salary An excellent monthly bonus scheme 25 days holiday, plus statutory holidays - normally 33 days in total each year Free Healthcare plan for all employees Enhanced Maternity and Paternity benefit Free Life Assurance Plan of 3x your Annual Salary Christmas shutdown Option to join the Eurocell Share Save Scheme at discounted rates, and share in our company success Company Pension Plan Employee discount on Eurocell products Discounts across many well-known online and high street retailers A blend of training, including e-learning and on the job training to help your career development Care First Employee Assistance Programme, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for confidential support and advice, if and when you need it Colleague Referral Programme; we pay you for successfully referring people to join our team Excellent opportunities to grow with us, and progress your career TPBN1_UKTJ

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Introduction Saab in UK is growing rapidly, with over 500 colleagues across eight sites. We bring together Swedish heritage and British expertise to drive innovation in areas such as software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. Joining Saab in UK means contributing to the security and resilience of society while building a career with real scope for personal and professional growth. What you will be part of Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters. Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. The Role This role will be based at our Bedford site supporting our Blue Bear operation. You will be required to be on site 4 days a week. You will report into the VP Director HR but work very closely with the Managing Director and managers/employees of Blue Bear and in conjunction with Head of Corporate HR. Responsible for managing and administering day-to-day HR across the full spectrum of people management, therefore you will need to have a thorough knowledge and understanding of most of the major areas, and a deeper knowledge and understanding in one or more specialized areas, within Human Resources. You will need to have a minimum of 10 years of experience as an HR professional. Identify HR priorities and recommend, develop and deliver people management strategies that support the company's overall aims and objectives Provide expert professional advice and support to managers and employees on all aspects of people management, which fully reflect the company's desire to be an employer of choice and comply with current employment legislation and best practice Supporting corporate HR with higher level projects, and developing and maintaining policies and procedures Provide support and problem solving on the full range of HR activities, including policies and procedures, terms and conditions of employment, absence management, restructuring, performance management, etc. Provide appropriate reporting/KPIs to the VP Director HR Keep up-to-date with legal developments and advise on HR compliance Provide advice and guidance to managers on employee relations cases, ensuring that these are well managed and follow process, best practice and employment legislation. Lead on employee relations case management, to include disciplinaries, grievances, performance, attendance, dismissals, employment tribunals, etc. Manage performance management reviews in conjunction with corporate HR and company-wide process Assisting VP Director HR with the salary review process for the Blue Bear operation and ensure distribution of the salary review letters and Workday is updated. Support with learning and development, and provide and organise training on a regular basis to ensure managers are fully trained in different processes and HR systems Manage sickness absence cases and medical referrals Ensure HR activities comply with the needs of ISO certifications as required Producing all relevant data on a payroll tracker for the outsourced payroll company within timeframes Recruitment: Supporting managers with their recruitment needs and liaising with the central recruitment team Produce and process offer letters and contracts of employment Completion of the hire process in Workday/Payroll Supporting managers with all aspects of the on-boarding for new joiners Working in partnership with other areas i.e. Corporate HR, IT, Security, etc, to cover inductions, equipment, etc for each new joiner Coordination of the probation periods, benefits notification via payroll and necessary forms Resignations - coordination of the leaver's process, ensuring relevant paperwork is issued, equipment is returned, inputting data into Workday, leading the exit interviews Redundancies/Settlements - working closely with the manager and Corporate HR to ensure the correct process is followed, supporting with drafting paperwork and making calculations for benefits and packages. Skills & Experience Extensive and demonstrable experience of operating within an HR Business Partner capacity, working operationally to deliver a full generalist service Excellent knowledge of UK employment law with a pragmatic and common-sense approach Experience of delivering successful HR projects and programmes Experience of supporting major organisational change Up-to-date in-depth knowledge of general HR policies and procedures and good practice in HR Personal and professional authority and resilience with strong influencing and interpersonal skills Excellent interpersonal skills, strong communication, presentation and reporting writing skills, being highly proficient in spoken and written English Outstanding knowledge of MS office Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to prioritise and multi-task Outstanding knowledge of Workday Ability to travel to Sweden and London, as and when required Qualifications CIPD qualification level 7 or degree level qualification with significant experience of HR TPBN1_UKTJ

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