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Camp Administrator Work Hours: 08:30-17:30, Monday-Friday. (Total hours will not exceed 42.5 hours per week). Contract Type: Seasonal Fixed term Salary: £538.22 - £657.29 salary per week (dependant on age, experience, qualifications, and camp size). (February Half Term Contracts to be issued on 2025 wage level. 2026 wage level effective from 1st April). Reportable to: Camp Manager, Area Manager and Central Office Barracudas is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and act in the best interests of children at all times. Adhering to our safeguarding policies and procedures including safer recruitment practices, staff should play an active role in creating a supportive, safe, and protective environment for call children and young people. About Us Barracudas is the UK’s leading provider of children’s holiday camps, helping young people build confidence, develop new skills, and make new friends through a wide range of activities. With 45+ camp locations across the UK, we offer exciting programmes including Sports, Arts & Crafts, Drama and more. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every child feels supported and valued. Safeguarding and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. Role Purpose The Camp Administrator supports the smooth running of camp by managing essential administrative processes, maintaining accurate records, and providing operational support to the Senior Team. They act as a key point of contact for parents, ensure all documentation is completed correctly and help maintain a safe, organised, and welcoming environment. Through strong organisation, communication and attention to detail, the Camp Administrator contributes to efficient camp operations and a positive experience for children, families and staff Key Responsibilities Leadership & Daily Operations • Support and/or deliver Induction Training and assist with Set Up Days to ensure camp is fully prepared., • Act as an additional management figure to support staff, parents and children once administrative tasks are completed., • Support staff in sessions when required to maintain smooth operations., • Process bookings taken at camp and maintain accurate records., • Complete and correctly store all forms relating to staff and children., • Oversee children’s Essential Information forms, ensuring every child has a completed and up-to-date record., • Monitor petty cash and maintain financial records in line with procedures., • Report child protection concerns to the Designated Person at Central Office., • Ensure staff are aware of children’s medical, dietary, and additional needs, supporting reasonable adjustments where required., • Enforce Health & Safety procedures, ensuring safe systems of work are followed at all times., • Complete required paperwork, including high-risk activity forms., • Liaise professionally with parents and guardians, addressing queries and concerns., • Prepare for Induction Training using relevant manuals and resources., • Coordinate end-of-camp pack-up, ensuring the site is left clean, organised, and secure., • Support additional camp activities, including Skills Builder sessions (where required) and swimming sessions – you’ll need to bring swimwear and a spare t-shirt will be available at camp. Essentials • Highly organised, efficient, and confident managing administrative tasks., • Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, and general Office 365 tools., • Ability to learn and use IT systems, including the in-house booking system., • Strong communication and customer-service skills., • Experience working in childcare, education, or holiday camp settings., • Experience handling financial records or administrative processes., • Paediatric First Aid qualification., • Safeguarding training or certificate. This role involves working with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. A successful applicant will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a check of the children's barred list. Applicants are not required to disclose convictions or cautions that are considered "protected" under the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974 (Exceptions) order 1975 (amended in 2013 & 2020). This information will not be taken into account. Guidance on protected convictions and cautions is available from the Ministry of Justice.

• Head of Operations | Croydon, • Seeking candidates from a fast-moving Operational, Manufacturing or Distribution background., • Competitive package on offer. A fantastic senior leadership vacancy has become available following an internal promotion. This role will put you at the heart of a fast-moving, complex operation within a highly regulated environment. This is a standout opportunity for an experienced operational leader to take ownership of a diverse, high-volume environment that blends cutting edge automation with hands on, people led operations. The Role: As Head of Operations, you’ll set the tone and direction for a large, multi-disciplinary operational team. You’ll lead through others, empowering strong site leadership while maintaining close oversight of performance, compliance, safety and continuous improvement. This is not a desk based role. You’ll be visible, engaged and hands-on when needed - equally comfortable walking the floor as you are working with senior stakeholders on strategy, risk and future capability. It’s a role that requires strategic thinking, operational grip, and a genuine passion for leading people in a regulated, performance driven environment. Key Responsibilities: • End to end leadership of multiple warehouse and distribution sites operating at pace, • Managing operations that combine advanced automation with manual processes, requiring adaptability and strong judgement, • Ensuring safe, compliant and efficient operations within a regulated environment, • Creating a culture of high performance, accountability and continuous improvement, • Owning Health & Safety across the operation and embedding a strong safety first mindset amongst your team, • Developing, coaching and inspiring site leaders and operational managers, • Working collaboratively with central functions including Quality, Compliance, IT and Supply Chain, • Driving operational resilience while improving cost, service and productivity About the business you are joining: This is a business that, truly, puts people and collaboration at the centre of everything it does! You’ll be joining a highly inclusive, down to earth and supportive leadership team, where success is driven through teamwork rather than hierarchy. Relationships matter here and this role will suit someone who enjoys working with people at all levels, from shopfloor teams to senior executives. Leaders within this business are expected to be: • Approachable and visible, • Commercial but human, • Decisive, without losing empathy, • Comfortable leading through change The successful candidate for this role will have the following background: • Proven senior leadership experience in a fast-moving operational environment, • Experience leading multi-site operations, ideally with previous exposure to automated facilities., • Strong understanding of operating in regulated, compliance led environments, • A track record of improving performance through people, not just process, • A collaborative, engaging leadership style with high emotional intelligence, • Dynamic, resilient and comfortable operating under pressure Why apply? If you’re looking for a role where you can shape culture, influence strategy and genuinely make an impact, this is it. You’ll have real autonomy, a broad operational remit and the chance to lead a critical function at the heart of the organisation. This is a role for a people-focused, modern operations leader who thrives in complexity and enjoys bringing others with them on the journey. Keywords: Head of Operations, Operations Director, Operations Manager, Operations Management, Site Director, Plant Director, Head of Manufacturing, Manufacturing Manager, Head of Distribution

A government agency in the UK is looking for a Lead Service Transition Manager to oversee the transition of IT services to live operations. The role demands expertise in managing stakeholder engagement and achieving quality service delivery while working alongside various teams. Candidates must brin

Based at our South Depot in Croydon, you’ll take full responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the depot, ensuring it runs safely, efficiently, and profitably. Building strong working relationships with the depot manager network and the wider team. So, if you want to take ownership of a bus

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, • 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, • CIPD qualification level 7 or degree level qualification with significant experience of HR

Digital Operations Manager, IT Support Manager, IT Manager. You'll collaborate with the Academy SLT, IT Technicians, and Central ICT Team to ensure quality IT services that meet all SLAs. Re-routingor escalating IT support tickets to the appropriate team and work with 3rd line support, Project Manag

Job Title: School Premises Assistant (Full-Time) Location: Secondary Schools across Croydon Contract: Full-Time, 5 days per week We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated School Premises Assistant to join a group of inclusive and supportive secondary schools in the Croydon area. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with strong premises management expertise who is looking to develop their career within a forward-thinking educational environment that offers genuine opportunities for progression. The Role As a key member of the school operations team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the school site is safe, secure, well-maintained, and fully compliant with Health & Safety standards. You will also provide effective line management and work closely with senior leaders, contractors, and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Day-to-day management of school premises and site operations Line management and supervision of premises staff Ensuring full Health & Safety compliance, including risk assessments and statutory checks Managing and liaising with contractors, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and to a high standard Overseeing site security, opening/closing procedures, and emergency response Maintaining accurate records using IT systems, including Outlook and other digital platforms Supporting the school's commitment to a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all The Ideal Candidate Will Have Previous and relevant experience working as a premises assistant, caretaker, or site manager within a school or similar setting Proven line management experience Strong working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and compliance Experience managing contractors and external services High level of IT competency, particularly with Outlook and other administrative systems A proactive, reliable, and professional approach with excellent communication skills Why Join Us? Work within inclusive, supportive secondary schools that value staff wellbeing Be part of a collaborative and respectful school community Access to career development and progression opportunities A varied and rewarding role where your experience and expertise will be valued Please note: This role requires previous and relevant experience. Applications without suitable premises and school-based experience will not be considered. If you are an experienced school premises professional looking for your next challenge in a positive and progressive environment, we would love to hear from you

Oak View Group Part of Oak View Group (OVG), Bovingdons are a renowned name in the hospitality industrywith great expertise operating within historic buildings. As one of the top hospitality companies in London, we are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to our valued clients. With great produce, stunning venues, and a dedicated team, we deliver unforgettable experiences - from innovative menus to exceptional service, we go above and beyond to exceed expectations. Role Purpose Café Manager - Nonsuch Café Location: Nonsuch Park Ewell Rd, Sutton SM3 8AL Salary: £33,600 per annum Contract: Full-time About the Role The café manager is crucial to the success of the venue, overseeing all aspects of the business, from managing staff to ensuring customers feel satisfied with their experience. We are looking for a proven leader with management experience in the hospitality industry who is not only passionate about quality and customer experience but also excels in team development. You should resonate with our values around diversity and inclusion and supporting the local community, while recognising the critical importance of efficient processes and strategic planning. Key Responsibilities Oversee daily café operations, ensuring exceptional customer service and food quality standards Manage inventory, procurement, and supplier relationships to maintain cost-effective operations Develop and implement efficient service and look after our amazing team Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, food hygiene standards Maintain high standards of customer service Handle customer feedback and complaints professionally and effectively Experience in a similar role is essential, as are excellent communication skills, ability to lead and manage a team and a passion and love of food and customer service. If that sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you. What's in it for you? 50% discount in our cafés Employee Assistance Programme Free lunch on shift An engaging & supportive work environment Ongoing training programme and development opportunities TPBN1_UKCT

Assistant Manager Prezzo Italian Put Your Heart into It £29,400 £36,000 per year, depending on experience plus tronc/tips, bonus, commission & perks! Are you ready to take the next step in your hospitality career and play a vital role in leading a passionate restaurant team? At Prezzo Italian, were looking for an Assistant Manager who thrives on teamwork, leadership, and guest experience. This is more than a job its a chance to shape the guest journey, inspire your team, and grow into a future leader. As Assistant Manager, youll support the General Manager in running smooth shifts, championing our HEART culture, and making every guest feel special. What Youll Do Lead shifts with confidence, energy, and purpose. Deliver exceptional guest experiences that embody our Hospitality Magic . Support the GM with day-to-day operations including staffing, scheduling, and stock control. Drive sales, upselling, and promotions to achieve KPIs. Ensure full compliance with health & safety, licensing, and company policies. Coach, mentor, and develop team members to grow their confidence and skills. Collaborate across kitchen and front-of-house for seamless service. React to guest feedback with professionalism and positivity. Champion a positive, inclusive team culture where everyone belongs. What Were Looking For Proven experience as a Supervisor, Team Leader, or Assistant Manager in hospitality. A passion for guest service and Italian cuisine. Strong leadership and team-building skills. Understanding of restaurant operations, compliance, and safety. Commercial awareness and ability to deliver against KPIs. Excellent communication and decision-making abilities. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. Why Join Prezzo Italian? Structured training and clear career pathways to General Manager and beyond. Competitive pay, tronc/tips, bonus scheme, commission, and recognition for your achievements. Flexible shifts and a supportive workplace culture. Perks that matter: free meals on shift, 50% staff discount (25% friends & family), birthday day off, wellbeing support, and exclusive hospitality rewards. Be part of a team-first business where your leadership makes a lasting impact. Ready to make every moment count and ensure every team member and guest feels truly valued? Step into a place where your heart leads the magic, and your passion brings people together. Apply now and find where you truly belong. TPBN1_UKCT

Project Manager - Advanced Metering Infrastructure Location: Jersey Salary: Negotiable Depending on Experience Overview: We are recruiting for an experienced Project Manager that has had a previous track record on advanced metering infrastructure, this is an exciting role that will ead the end-to-end delivery of the organisation’s AMI 2.0 implementation, acting as the client-side owner for scope, schedule, governance, and deployment coordination across all phases: design, implementation, testing, pilot, rollout, and stabilisation. This role is accountable for orchestrating cross-functional delivery across Metering, IT, Finance, Customer Care, Service Delivery, and external suppliers, ensuring that the AMI solution is implemented safely, compliantly, and predictably in line with operational, regulatory, and customer obligations. The position exists to translate vendor delivery models, technical designs, testing regimes, and field deployment activities into outcomes that are fully operable by the utility. It provides clear ownership for decision-making, risk management, and change control on the client side, including managing impacts and dependencies arising from other Smart Upgrade initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Responsible for day-to-day project cost control and forecasting across AMI implementation phases Manages client-side delivery budgets associated with AMI rollout (people, logistics, training, deployment support) Supports CapEx and OpEx planning and benefits realisation tracking Ensures rigorous change control to protect cost, scope, and schedule Lead client-side AMI 2.0 delivery in line with the agreed implementation model, phase gates, milestones, and acceptance criteria. Coordinate internal teams and external suppliers to ensure effective sequencing, resourcing, governance, and delivery of design, build, integration, testing, and deployment activities. Own and manage the master project schedule, dependencies, and critical path across all delivery phases, including dual HES operational periods. Identify and manage delivery risks (technical, operational, safety, customer, reputational), implement mitigations, and operate formal change control processes. Involved in testing and Ensure fulfilment of client-side responsibilities across FAT, SIT, UAT, and SAT, including preparation, resourcing, evidence review, and formal acceptance decisions. Oversee installation sequencing, installer capacity, logistics readiness, and site access planning in collaboration with Service Delivery and contractors. Act as the primary coordination point between internal stakeholders and the AMI supplier project team, ensuring clarity of expectations, decisions, and escalation routes. Ensure operational processes, documentation, training, and support models are in place for a controlled transition into steady-state operations. Embed health, safety, and environmental requirements into all project and field activities, treating safety as the primary delivery constraint. Experience, knowledge, and qualifications: Essential Experience: Proven delivery of complex, multi-year infrastructure or systems projects Experience coordinating cross-functional teams in regulated or safety-critical environments Strong working knowledge of project governance, risk management, and change control Experience managing vendors and suppliers under formal contractual arrangements Working knowledge of database-driven systems and integrations Desirable Experience: Utility, energy, or infrastructure sector experience Large-scale system implementations with field deployment components Experience working within formal testing and acceptance frameworks Qualifications: Degree or equivalent professional experience in engineering, project management, or a related discipline Formal project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP, PMP) desirable Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included

Assistant Service Centre Manager Croydon Permanent Salary up to £50k + benefits Questech Recruitment have a fantastic opportunity for someone to join a leading vehicle manufacturer as an Assistant Service Centre Manager at their Croydon depot. Key Responsibilities • Support the Regional Service Centre Manager in overseeing daily workshop operations, • Supervise technicians and support staff to ensure productivity and quality standards are met, • Assist with planning and scheduling servicing, maintenance, and repairs across the fleet, • Ensure all vehicles meet legal, safety, and compliance requirements (MOT, inspections, servicing), • Monitor workflow, turnaround times, and parts availability to minimise vehicle downtime, • Handle customer and internal stakeholder queries professionally and efficiently, • Assist with stock control, ordering of parts, and cost management, • Ensure health & safety procedures are followed at all times, • Step in to manage the service centre in the Manager’s absence Skills & Experience Required • Previous experience in a vehicle workshop, fleet maintenance, or service centre environment, • Supervisory or team-leading experience preferred, • Strong understanding of vehicle servicing, diagnostics, and compliance standards, • Excellent organisational and communication skills, • Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment, • IT-literate with experience using workshop or fleet management systems, • A relevant technical qualification (e.g. NVQ / City & Guilds) is desirable, • Full UK driving licence What We Offer • Competitive salary and benefits package, • Clear progression opportunities within a growing organisation, • Supportive management team and modern workshop facilities, • Ongoing training and professional development, • Pension scheme and holiday entitlement If you are a motivated individual looking to take the next step in your fleet or automotive career, we would love to hear from you, please contact (email address removed)

ROLE: Trade Counter Assistant / Driver HOURS: 44 per Week, 7am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, 8am - 12pm on a Rota - Permanent Role SALARY: £27,936 basic salary, plus 10% zone allowance per year, totalling £30,730 BONUS/OTE: Realistic total earning potential of up to £34,330 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. 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 TRADE COUNTER ASSISTANTS DO: Our Trade Counter Assistants are hands-on, lead by example, and work closely with the Branch Manager and Branch Supervisor in day to day branch operations Responsible for trade counter sales to achieve sales targets, confidently communicating product knowledge to customers Provide exceptional customer service and support to new and existing customers Picking, loading and delivering products to customers via Eurocell's 3.5 tonne flatbed trucks and LWB vans Responsible for route planning, safe driving and keeping the Company vehicle clean Supporting the Branch Manager with actions and activities on time, in full Compliance with Health and Safety, company policies and procedures Ensure excellence in customer service, operational standards and Branch sales targets are achieved Support the delivery of sales targets whilst developing and maintaining positive customer relationships Assist with the delivery of branch operations Provide support and assistance to Branch colleagues as required Maintain branch standards - including warehouse and stock management, front of house cleanliness and point of sale WHAT WE NEED FROM OUR TRADE COUNTER ASSISTANTS: Passion and energy to deliver exceptional customer service and achieve business targets A hands-on customer focused approach, confident and 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, with ability to prioritise and use own initiative Confident IT user, with experience of MS Office and industry standard software eg SAP A full and valid driving license is essential, and a FLT licence could be a distinct advantage Previous branch stock take experience could be a distinct advantage Comfortable to work in a small team and on occasion, alone Experience within a similar role ideally in a trade / builders merchant /retail, glazing or uPVC environment could be a distinct advantage WHAT WE OFFER OUR TRADE COUNTER ASSISTANTS: You will be rewarded with a very competitive basic salary 10% Zone allowance 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

IT Transformation & Change Manager | Salary £70,000–£85,000 PA | 18-month FTC | Hybrid working (Croydon) We’re recruiting an IT Transformation & Change Manager for a global manufacturing organisation to help embed core enterprise systems into day-to-day ways of working. The business has invested in key platforms, including Microsoft Dynamics AX and workforce systems, but inconsistent adoption, workarounds, and spreadsheet-driven processes are undermining their value. This role is about making change stick — ensuring systems are used properly, processes are scalable, and teams move away from informal or manual approaches. This is a delivery-led change role, focused on execution rather than theory. You’ll lead the people and process side of transformation, working cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, HR, and IT to drive consistent adoption and improved operational discipline. IT Transformation & Change Manager – Key accountabilities: Lead change management across IT and business transformation initiatives, with a strong focus on ERP and enterprise systems Drive consistent system adoption, addressing behavioural, capability, and engagement challenges Identify and eliminate spreadsheet-based and informal workarounds, replacing them with standardised, scalable processes Work with functional leaders to redesign and embed fit-for-purpose processes Own stakeholder engagement, communication, and training to support sustainable change Establish clear governance, ownership, and accountability for process compliance Embed learning and support models so teams are equipped to operate core systems effectively Track adoption and usage, intervening where change is not landing and course-correcting as required Support benchmarking and maturity assessments to inform future transformation priorities Candidate requirements: Proven experience in IT transformation, change management, or business improvement roles Demonstrable success driving adoption of ERP or enterprise systems, ideally Microsoft Dynamics AX or similar Experience working with HR or workforce systems is highly desirable Strong understanding of how systems, processes, and behaviours interact Confident operator able to challenge existing ways of working and influence senior stakeholders Pragmatic, delivery-focused, and comfortable working in evolving environments Experience in manufacturing, operational, or multi-site organisations is a strong advantage Why this role This is not a theoretical transformation role. You will be fixing real operational issues, improving system ROI, and creating disciplined, scalable ways of working across a complex organisation. The role has the scope to challenge where needed and deliver tangible, lasting change. The position is offered initially as an 18-month fixed-term contract, with hybrid working genuinely supported. If you’re motivated by practical change and enjoy seeing systems properly embedded into the business, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV. Smartsearch take your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to administer your application. To effectively process your application, we may share your details with the company for whom we are collecting job applications and Smartsearch or the company may contact you by email, telephone or SMS. A copy of our privacy policy will be emailed to you upon receipt of your application

Location: Croydon, BR3 Salary: Up to £45,000 (+ Electric Company Car) Working Hours: Monday- Friday (9am – 5pm) Job Code: MJ2178 Regional Manager We are delighted to be supporting a dynamic and rapidly expanding SME in the facilities sector as they seek to appoint an exceptional Regional Cleaning Manager. This is a superb opportunity to join a business that is committed to growth and operational excellence. Our client requires a results-driven and highly professional Regional Manager to take ownership of a key portfolio of schools within the Lincoln area. This critical management role is focused on driving operational performance, ensuring contract profitability, and maintaining the highest standards of service quality and client satisfaction. Compliance Requirement: Given the nature of working within the education sector, the successful candidate will be required to successfully pass an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to our client's satisfaction. Key Responsibilities: The Regional Manager will be accountable for the entire operational and commercial performance of the allocated sites, including: • Effective management, coaching, and recruitment of site-based teams to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery., • Diligent management of site budgets to maximise contract profitability, identifying and implementing cost-saving measures and efficiency improvements., • Serving as the senior operational point of contact for clients, fostering and maintaining robust, professional relationships that lead to high satisfaction and account retention., • Conducting regular, robust quality audits across all sites and proactively ensuring the specified cleaning standards are met and sustained., • Actively seeking opportunities for continuous improvement, account growth, and selling in additional value-added services to the existing client base., • Ensuring rigorous adherence to all relevant Health & Safety legislation and company procedures across the portfolio., • Providing regular project support, reports, and ad-hoc activities as required by the Operations Manager to support strategic decision-making. Requirements, Skills & Experience: The successful candidate will demonstrate a blend of strong leadership skills, commercial awareness, and operational experience: • Proven expertise in managing operational teams, financial budgets, and complex client relationships within a service industry., • Strong leadership, motivational, and planning skills, coupled with the ability to influence stakeholders at a senior client level., • Practical working knowledge of Health and Safety management systems and legislation, ideally within the contract cleaning industry., • Previous experience working with clients in the education sector (schools, academies) would be a distinct advantage. Employee Benefits: Our client offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package designed to support both professional development and personal wellbeing, including: • An additional day of annual leave to celebrate your birthday!, • Free access to an extensive E-Learning Platform (40+ courses) to support ongoing career growth., • Access to an online Wellbeing platform to promote health and balance., • A paid volunteering day annually to support a cause of your choice., • Participation in the 'Above & Beyond' Reward Scheme for outstanding performance., • A comprehensive death in service policy. ***Despite our best efforts it is not always possible to respond to every application individually due to the high volume of responses we receive on each vacancy. Only candidates who are short listed will be contacted for this particular role and if you have not heard from us within 7 days please assume that you have not been successful. However, we will keep your details on our database, and will contact you when other suitable positions become available

Finance Manager Our client We're partnering with a well-established and highly regarded organisation operating within the business utilities sector, supporting corporate organisations and purchasing associations across the UK. The business continues to grow and evolve and is known for its supportive, collaborative culture and flexible approach to working. This is a stable yet fast-moving environment, so the successful candidate will be comfortable adapting to change, taking ownership of their work, and operating with a high level of autonomy. The business places trust in its people and values experience, reliability, and strong internal collaboration over sector-specific background. Hours: Monday - Friday - 9am - 5:30pm and hybrid working with 3 days from home The role As Finance Manager, you'll be responsible for the end-to-end finance function, supporting senior stakeholders with accurate reporting, financial insight, and sound decision-making. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working independently, managing day-to-day finance activity, and improving processes where needed. You'll work closely with colleagues across the business and play a key role in ensuring financial operations run smoothly and efficiently. Key responsibilities Full responsibility for day-to-day financial operations Raising invoices accurately and in line with company processes Bank reconciliations, supplier payments and expense processing Monthly P&L reporting and management accounts Cashflow forecasting and revenue reconciliation Preparing quarterly VAT returns Supporting payroll processing Following up on outstanding debt in line with agreed terms Streamlining and improving financial processes and controls Providing financial insight and support to senior stakeholdersAbout you Proven experience in a Finance Manager / senior finance role Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision Confident managing end-to-end finance responsibilities Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach Flexible mindset and able to adapt in a changing business environment Collaborative and professional communicator across departmentsQualifications ACCA fully qualified preferred but not essential ACA or equivalent qualification also considered Education history from GCSE level upwards Experience using accounting software (QuickBooks experience desirable) Strong IT skills including Excel and Microsoft OfficeThe package Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum (negotiable) Hybrid working: 3 days from home Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm Supportive, flexible working culture Long-term stability with room to shape the role

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A rare opportunity for an experienced Sales Manager with a proven track record of selling luxury interior products into Architects and Specifiers, Interior Designers and Shopfitters across the London region. BASIC SALARY: £60,000 - £70,000 BENEFITS: · 20% Annual Bonus · Pension · Executive Benefits · Mobile LOCATION: Home based COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Hillingdon, Enfield, Croydon, Staines, Hackney, Brentwood, Watford, Slough, Dartford, JOB DESCRIPTION: Sales Manager, Business Development Manage, Specification Sales Manager, Key Account Manager - Luxury interior products - Architects, Specifiers, Interior Designers, Shopfitters As our Sales Manager, you will be representing our strong European brand, working closely with the UK Managing Director and Marketing Manager targeting Architects, Specifiers, Interior Designers and shopfitters within the M25 to obtain design specifications and develop new business with key project accounts in the area. You will be an integral part of the UK sales team and the wider European team and will play a pivotal role as well as having influence on the growth of the UK market. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Sales Manager, Business Development Manage, Specification Sales Manager, Key Account Manager - Luxury interior products - Architects, Specifiers, Interior Designers, Shopfitters · To achieve set targets as determined by the company. · Create and develop lasting relationships with the Architects, Specifiers, Interior Designers and Shopfitters · Provide accurate detailed monthly sales and SWOT reports to identify areas of opportunity and areas of threat to the business. · Be prepared to provide feedback on aspects of Sales and Marketing activity when requested. · Represent the company at industry events and strengthen our presence in the community. · Coordinate with internal teams and partners to ensure successful project execution. · Carry out technical CPD/Seminars to actively promote the companies range of refurbishment solutions. · Assist with other internal departments (e.g. Marketing, Operations) as required to ensure that customer issues are resolved to their satisfaction. · Develop and maintain an effective network of contacts and build relationships at all levels of the organisation internally and externally. · Maintain regular contact with customers to optimise the selling potential and retain our existing customer portfolio. · The person that all Architects, Specifiers, Interior Designers and Shopfitters could turn to for advice when they have a problem - because they believe you as the technical expert PERSON SPECIFICATION: Sales Manager, Business Development Manage, Specification Sales Manager, Key Account Manager - Luxury interior products - Architects, Specifiers, Interior Designers, Shopfitters We are interested in hearing from career minded, experienced sales professionals with a track record of success selling luxury products into Architects, Specifiers, Interior Designers and Shopfitters You must be: · Capable of reading technical drawings, understanding materials and have an appreciation for amazing design · Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on high quality and business profit. · Ambitious, credible, and comfortable in dealing with both internal and external contacts. · Reliable, tolerant, and determined. · An empathic communicator, well presented and business like. We want someone who is driven to succeed and looking for an opportunity to work within a multinational organisation that offers extensive freedom of action and which has room to invest and very ambitious plans. THE COMPANY: We have over 50 year's experience and our products are produced with the utmost attention to quality and we have established ourselves as a global leader in architectural mouldings and wall panel solutions. We are a part of a larger group employing over 1700 members of staff across 16 sites. The Group operates in 5 core business sectors, namely technical insulation, protective packaging, design elements, underlays for floating floors and solutions for industry. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles : Regional Sales Manager, Account Manager, Key Account Manager, Sales Manager, Account Manager, Territory Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Specification Sales Manager - Architects, Specifiers, Interior Design, Retail Shopfitting, Shopfitters INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgment of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: IP18351, Wallace Hind Selection

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