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NEW BUYER ROLE IN HAYES, MIDDLESEX Are you an experienced procurement professional looking for a new challenge in a dynamic and innovative company? Look no further! Our client based in Hayes, Middlesex is seeking a motivated Senior Buyer to support their strategic supply solutions, optimize quality, and ensure impeccable delivery to our valued customers. Our client is a leader in cutting-edge technology, specializing in delivering high-quality solutions in the tech industry. With a commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement, they are excited to welcome a Senior Buyer to contribute to ongoing success. Position: Buyer Reporting To: Purchasing Manager Role and Responsibilities for the Buyer: You will have a pivotal role in managing their supply chain operations, ensuring consistent delivery of goods and materials, and implementing procurement best practices. Your responsibilities will include: • Ensuring a continuous supply of goods and materials in alignment with company guidelines, while promptly addressing any potential supply problems., • Collaborating with stakeholders and suppliers to understand new projects, demand, and supply initiatives, and communicating their potential impact on purchasing and production activities., • Implementing cost-saving strategies through effective negotiation and procurement best practices., • Identifying opportunities for operational efficiency improvements, value addition, and continuous business enhancement., • Ensuring compliance with procurement procedures by internal customers and guiding colleagues in utilizing ERP/MRP systems for procurement and supply activities., • Managing and developing sources of supply, including performance monitoring and optimization., • Applying strategic decision-making techniques to formulate improvements in procurement and supply chain management., • Staying updated on market trends and competitor strategies to anticipate potential supply and demand impacts. Qualifications and Experience for the Buyer role: • A-level and University degree (desirable)., • Professional qualifications such as CIPS, Institute of Supply Chain, or APICS (minimum: Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply Operations)., • Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and ERP systems (Oracle JD Edwards preferred)., • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and methodical approach., • Proven ability to drive improvements and take ownership of tasks., • Excellent influencing skills and a team-oriented mindset. Our client has a strong internal culture of teamwork and work-life balance. They host regular gathering and team building exercises, they value their employees and strive to create a positive, relaxed and enjoyable working environment.

About us: Encompass Digital Media is a global managed services company focused on supporting TV networks, broadcasters, sports leagues and digital platforms with the delivery of their linear/nonlinear video and audio content across television, radio and digital platforms. We design, implement and operate reliable video and audio solutions that capture, process and deliver clients’ content from any source, in any format, to any destination in the most efficient and reliable way possible. Summary of Role: The role of the Broadcast Services Department is to deliver an unsurpassed service to our clients. The MCR Operator is a fundamental element in the make-up of this department. Communication, drive and attention to detail at all levels from the MCR Operators are key to our success as a customer-focused provider of managed services. The MCR Operator is responsible for carrying out a range of operational duties associated with the play-out, distribution, monitoring and routing of MCR services. The MCR Operator works effectively with internal teams, customers and external suppliers to ensure EDM continues to deliver outstanding customer service. This role would be suitable for someone with Service Desk operative experience, and you will be required to work shifts on a rolling rota schedule pattern, including nights and weekends. Position is shift based and onsite. Job Purpose: Key Result Areas: • Maintain operational standards according to agreed procedures and service level agreements., • 1st Line Support of MCR equipment and systems, taking redundancy measures or strategies to maintain service output in the event of faults or breakdowns. • Communicate fault conditions in a timely and coherent manner to staff, customers, and service suppliers. This includes escalations to management, call-out of support engineers and customer escalation as detailed in the escalation procedures. • Liaise with various service providers and external parties, providing a technical co-ordination role in service impacting situations and other emergencies. • Responsible for the implementation of short notice transmitter cover in the event of breakdowns occurring at remote sites, under agreed procedures. • Interface with the MCR Shift Supervisor to proactively identify and develop new procedures and processes to improve the operation and meet the often rapidly changing needs of the department. • Provision of day-to-day operations, services, and functions through appropriate use of scheduling, routing, automation, and monitoring systems located in the MCR Operations Room. • Control and monitoring of remote equipment at unattended sites associated with transmitter operations. • Maintain accurate logging and reporting relating to all aspects of MCR operations., • Maintain a secure working environment in line with the requirements of the EDM ITIL Policy to protect individuals, information and EDM Assets. • Ensure that EDM’s health and safety guidelines and policies are always followed. Role Specific Skills Required: • Excellent all-round communication skills., • Be a team player., • Service Desk experience., • Able to work well under pressure and to adhere to strict deadlines., • Very organised and accurate with high degree of attention to detail., • Willingness and ability to work unsociable hours., • Desire to expand technical knowledge within IT and broadcast systems., • Logical and analytical problem-solving skills., • Ability to analyse upcoming workloads, arranging and prioritising tasks as necessary., • Strong time-management skills., • Desire to progress career within the company and build on learned skills and abilities. Essential Qualifications/Experience: • Experience of working in an MCR operational environment., • Experience of working in broadcast operations and with associated technology as applied to OTT, HF broadcasting, radio, TV, satellite, internet, and multimedia. • Experienced in the operation of broadcast and IT equipment., • Have an awareness and general understanding of UNIX/Windows operating systems. Desirable Qualifications and Experience: • Service Desk Operator, • Knowledge of broadcast workflows and distribution of content via satellite, IP, fibre, and cloud., • Knowledge of IT processes and networking., • Knowledge of world geography and general interest in current affairs and the media., • Knowledge of OFCOM specifications and guidelines Benefits include: • 264 hours annual leave per annum, inclusive of bank holidays, • Matched up to 5% pension contributions and independent pension advice, • Health benefits including eye care vouchers, health cash plan and 24/7 employee assistance programme, • Income protection and life assurance benefits, • Regular wellness and engagement events, • Performance recognition awards

Job Title: Supply Planning Manager Location: Brentford Contract: Full Time 6 month contract Department: Operations Reporting to: Head of Operations Aromatherapy Associates has been sharing the therapeutic powers of essential oils for over 40 years. The Brand was founded in 1985 by Geraldine Howard & Sue Beechey, therapists that had trained under the renowned aromatherapist Micheline Arcier, who can be traced back to the modern-day founders of aromatherapy. It was then that they experienced first-hand the powerfully positive effects of essential oils on our physical and emotional wellbeing. As a Company we have a family culture and live by one of Geraldine’s beliefs: “It’s more than just a business, it’s a way of life”. The brand is present in over 50 markets globally with Regional Sales offices in the UK, US and Hong Kong. Distribution is across Spa, Retail, Online Retailers, E-commerce and Distributor partners. As aromatherapy experts, our vision has remained constant for a generation – sharing the power and therapeutic effects of natural essential oils. Our award-winning blends have gained recognition across the beauty world for their transformative effects on the mind, body and skin. Expertly hand-blended in our London laboratory, our essential oils and unique active botanicals have created innovations in body and skincare. We care deeply about the ingredients we use and how we deliver them to you. We take a mindful approach to the origins, workers wellbeing and certification of all our oils and botanicals, with a commitment to evolving our support for global community projects. Our sustainability vision is an ongoing endeavour, along with our desire to create the very best aromatherapy products, so you can enjoy beautiful, glowing, healthy skin, free from harsh chemicals and unnecessary synthetics. Code of best practice: Act as an ambassador of a world-class brand and deliver our products and services in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures to ensure customers receive the expected and desirable level of customer service through a sincere approach of professionalism, valuable parting of knowledgeable advice, unsurpassed quality of delivery and genuine attention to customer fulfilment and experience. Overview of the role The Supply Planning Manager will lead and support the supply planning function, ensuring accurate forecasting, robust inventory management, and efficient component and finished goods supply across the business. This role is highly analytical and hands-on, requiring strong Excel capability, an understanding of production planning processes, and the ability to manage a team within a fast-paced and scaling environment. The ideal candidate will combine strategic planning with operational execution, ensuring the supply chain runs efficiently, data integrity is maintained, and best practices are consistently applied. Key Responsibilities Forecasting & Data Management • Support the supply planning team in building, managing, and maintaining forecasting models for finished goods and componentry using advanced Excel tools., • Oversee the development and maintenance of line sheets for Bill of Material (BOM) lines to ensure accurate production planning., • Oversee componentry and finished goods inventory purchasing, including negotiating MOQs (Minimum Order Quantities) and unit pricing to optimise cost and stock availability., • Support the team in managing all finished goods and component inventory and coordinating transfers between stock locations and within the supplier base to meet production requirements., • Ensure obsolete lines are managed effectively, including utilisation planning and write-off processes., • Ensure that supply chain provides accurate and timely data to support company EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) waste reporting., • Lead, mentor, and develop the supply planning team to drive performance, accuracy, and efficiency., • Work cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Development and Commercial teams to align supply planning with business priorities., • Promote continuous improvement and best practice across all supply planning processes. Person Specification Experience: • Proven experience building and implementing supply planning frameworks and in-stock strategies using Excel., • Strong understanding of production planning and demand forecasting., • Experience within a scaling or fast-growing operation with a focus on implementing best practice processes., • Demonstrated experience managing a supply planning team., • Solid understanding of product master data management., • Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence key stakeholders., • Proven experience building and implementing supply planning frameworks and in-stock strategies using Excel., • Strong understanding of production planning and demand forecasting., • Experience within a scaling or fast-growing operation with a focus on implementing best practice processes., • Demonstrated experience managing a supply planning team., • Solid understanding of product master data management., • Excellent leadership and team management abilities., • Strong communication and cross-functional influencing skills., • Highly numerate and analytically minded with strong attention to detail., • Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment., • Hands-on, and results-driven approach., • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (modelling, data analysis, and automation)., • Motivated self-starter who thrives in a dynamic and evolving business., • This role is based in Brentford, Middlesex and is 2-3 days (Tues & Wednesday) in the office, • This is a temporary 6 month fixed term contract, • This role does not offer sponsorship

Overview of the Company dnata is one of the world’s largest air and travel services providers, offering ground handling, cargo, travel and catering & retail services at over 130 airports in more than 30 countries across six continents. At dnata, we are by your side for the entire travel experience. dnata Catering and Retail is one of the world’s leading in-flight hospitality providers, delivering world-class culinary services and innovative products that enhance our passengers’ experience. What’s the purpose of role: Supporting our business with the food costings for menu production. You will collate, present and distribute contractual menu information and will participate in the menu presentation process ensuring accurate detail of new menu requirements is captured. This role can be based at our London Heathrow or London Gatwick unit. Who you’ll deal with: Internal: Operational Service Delivery team, Unit Managers, Development Chefs, Unit Production Chefs, Compliance, Finance, IT, Supply Chain, Sales and Commercial team External: Airline Customers What you’ll be doing: • You will be expected to obtain, present and distribute all contractual menu information in a timely and professional manner., • Oversee accurate cost build of product componentry within our airline customer menus to agreed specifications., • You will ensure all costing data, specifications and pricing information is updated and maintained as required, • You will participate in the menu presentation process preparing any pre presentation menu costs and specifications. You will be required to record detailed notes ensuring any changes are captured including alterations to recipes and product dish weights. Photography of agreed meals will also be required., • Support management on a day to day basis using airline account expertise and system reports to advise on key information such as loading charts, specifications and recipe build/methods, • You will use airline customer dedicated systems as required to obtain and/or upload menu, loading and pricing information as required, • You will cleanse and manage data and systems on an ongoing basis., • We will assist with the management of product daily updates and support any procurement related initiatives with appropriate costings activity. This list is not exhaustive, accountabilities may vary dependant on locality or role complexity and may include any other duties considered reasonable by the line manager. What you’ll have: • Good understanding of food and food production methods, • Computer literate with good Excel and Word skills, • Ability to adapt to different databases including in house systems, • Financial awareness and understanding of pricing policies including food cost and labour values, • Commercial and Contractual awareness, • Ability to multi task, work within strict time frames and meet deadlines, • High level of analytical and numerical skills, including attention to detail and accuracy, must be methodical, and logical in their approach to work, • Confidence to challenge data in pursuit of accuracy, • Flexibility to travel between catering units across the UK as required in order to support the business process

We are partnering with a dynamic, fast-paced, multi-site hospitality business to recruit a Human Resources Business Partner. This role is ideal for an experienced HR professional ready to step into a broader, more strategic position within a people-centric and values-driven organisation. As HRBP, you’ll be a trusted partner to operational leaders across multiple sites, playing a pivotal role in driving employee engagement, shaping the people agenda, and delivering proactive HR support that aligns with business goals. With a strong focus on operational excellence, compliance, and culture, you’ll help foster a high-performing and supportive working environment across the business. Key Responsibilities: • Build influential relationships with senior managers and site leadership teams to drive engagement, retention, and cultural alignment, • Act as a strategic partner on workforce planning, resourcing, succession, and change management initiatives, • Lead on employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinaries, and performance management, ensuring fair and legally compliant outcomes, • Oversee the effective use and continuous improvement of the Harri HR platform, • Analyse and report on key people metrics to inform business decisions and track progress against strategic objectives, • Support the design and delivery of onboarding, training, and development initiatives that improve capability and enhance employee experience, • Take ownership of policy development and updates in line with evolving legislation and operational needs, • Collaborate with payroll to ensure accurate and timely data processing across all employee touchpoints, • Champion employee wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion initiatives across all sites, • Provide guidance to line managers on complex HR queries, absence management, and performance concerns, • Contribute to continuous improvement projects within the people function, identifying opportunities to streamline and optimise HR processes Ideal Candidate Profile: • Proven experience in an HR Business Partner or HR Advisor role within a fast-paced, operationally focused environment, • Strong understanding of the full employee lifecycle, HR policies, and employment legislation, • Demonstrable experience handling employee relations casework independently, • Confident working in a multi-site environment, ideally within hospitality, leisure, or retail, • Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to build credibility at all levels, • Highly organised and capable of balancing operational delivery with strategic contribution, • Comfortable analysing data and using insights to inform decisions, • Experience using Harri or similar HR platforms is essential, • CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) preferred

NPD Commercialisation Project Manager Location: Uxbridge (Hybrid) Contract Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive + Benefits The Advocate Group is proud to represent a global, market-leading FMCG business renowned for its innovative product portfolio and rapid international growth. With operations spanning across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, our client continues to drive category-leading performance and brand development through an impressive pipeline of new product innovation. Due to business expansion, we are now seeking a Commercialisation Project Manager (NPD) to join a high-performing team and play a pivotal role in delivering the next wave of innovation across multiple markets. The Role: As NPD Commercialisation Project Manager, you will oversee the end-to-end delivery of new product development projects across an expansive and fast-paced region. This role is ideal for a driven and hands-on project manager from an FMCG or beverage background who thrives in a dynamic, data-driven environment and enjoys working across commercial, technical, and operational teams. Key Responsibilities: • Own the NPD portfolio for a designated region, managing project intake, alignment, and governance., • Scope, plan, and lead projects — defining requirements, deliverables, and milestones., • Manage the complete end-to-end commercialisation process in collaboration with global NPD and supply chain teams., • Lead and coordinate cross-divisional project teams, ensuring alignment and accountability., • Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders across multiple geographies., • Identify and mitigate risks that could impact project timelines or delivery., • Maintain project accuracy and visibility through effective use of project management tools and systems., • Analyse and report on data to support decision-making and continuous improvement., • Contribute to process enhancements that drive efficiency and scalability within the NPD function. About You: • Proven experience in commercialisation or project management within FMCG, beverage, or consumer goods sectors., • Strong understanding of both upstream product development and downstream supply chain processes., • Excellent project management and governance skills, ideally within a stage-and-gate environment., • Proven ability to manage high volumes of concurrent projects effectively and at pace., • Highly organised, detail-focused, and commercially astute., • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across regions., • Proficiency in Excel and experience using SAP or equivalent systems., • Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Why Apply? This is an exciting opportunity to join a global FMCG powerhouse at the forefront of innovation. You’ll work in a fast-paced, collaborative culture where your expertise and drive will directly impact the successful launch of products enjoyed by millions worldwide. Get in touch with Erin at the Advocate Group or ‘Apply Now’ to be considered for this position. Email: The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy.

Line Up Aviation, a global leader in aviation and aerospace recruitment, brings 40 years of experience to the industry. We partner with some of the most prestigious companies worldwide, providing top-tier recruitment services. Our in-depth knowledge and extensive network empower us to connect high-calibre talent with the right opportunities, fostering successful placements and long-lasting partnerships. We are currently recruiting for experienced Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor to be based at LCY (London City) where you'll lead a skilled group of Licensed Engineers maintaining a modern Embraer E190 fleet. As "on-the-day" leader, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping a culture built on integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Location: London City Salary Package: Competitive plus great main Airline benefits Additional: This role is eligible for a sign on bonus Permanent job Opportunity: Full time working a 5/5/4 shift pattern covering days and nights guaranteeing x2 weekends off each month. To qualify for this opportunity, you should already have the right to live & work in the UK. Responsibilities You'll oversee the delivery of safe, compliant, and efficient maintenance activity, ensuring the team meets both scheduled and reactive demands. You'll coordinate work requirements, defect rectification, support AOG recovery, and drive operational excellence through clear communication and hands-on leadership. Your role will be central to promoting a positive culture that supports both today's operation and tomorrow's growth. You'll bring a solid understanding of current CAA Part 145 procedures, along with proven experience leading engineering teams in a dynamic line maintenance environment. You'll be adaptable, forward-thinking, and committed to building a culture where reliability, accountability, and development are at the heart of everything we do. Familiar with modern maintenance technologies and a passion for mentoring others will help you succeed in this role. The Offer On top of your basic salary, you'll receive: • Shift pattern: 5-5-4 shift pattern, guaranteed 2 weekends off per month (days and nights), • Overtime available current rate x 2 days and nights, • Sign on incentive of £3,000 and referral bonus scheme., • A range of salary sacrifice schemes: electric vehicle scheme, cycle to work scheme, • Health Cash Plan, • Gym & retail discounts

1x Mechanical Project Engineer & 1x Electrical Project Engineer Heathrow Airport - 5 days on site Circa £70k + £6k Car Allowance + Package The Heathrow Modernisation Programme is underway, with a minimum £10bn spend to increase capacity by 20 million passengers. We are partnered with one of the UK’s biggest construction firms, who will be self-delivering the elements of the MEP services. They expect no less than 7 years of work on site and are strengthening their core MEP team with the addition of MEP Project Engineers and MEP Project Managers The most pressing need is for experienced MEP Engineers. This person would report directly to the MEP Project Director and lead the mechanical/electrical packages on multiple projects. Key Accountabilities: • Leads the MEP Engineering aspects within the project team whilst demonstrating professional and respectful behaviours., • Accountable for the engineering aspects of the MEP services and supporting the management of the Programme, Health, Safety & Wellbeing, Quality & Commissioning of the project., • Liaises and coordinates with key project stakeholders, forming strong working relationships with the Client, Consultants, Trade Contractors, and other team members., • Provides technical support to the tendering process via the bid teams and sector leadership/bid leads., • Provides technical input into procurement strategies and ensures specialist packages and appointments are procured against the agreed scope demarcation and to budget., • Undertakes initial review of contracts and scope, value engineering, schedules, and trade contracts, and provides support to the commercial teams throughout the project lifecycle in terms of reviewing progress or resolving issues., • Undertakes design reviews on information provided by Consultants and Trade specialists, checking for compliance, coordination, and completeness, including Embodied Carbon and Operational Energy associated with the MEP Services design. The understanding, articulation and implementation of the relevant design frameworks is essential, • Prepares and coordinates the delivery of strategies and programmes for all phases of the project, ensuring the key milestones, interfaces, dependencies, logistics, and work sequencing are all properly considered., • Develops and implements Commissioning strategies in line with the companies Commissioning standards inclusive of IST approach, ATP’s and Soft Landings., • Undertakes productivity assessments using digital technologies to ensure the project/package is on schedule. The ability to identify trends, key issues or critical path risks is fundamental., • Manages project close-out to ensure all elements of completion are delivered to a high standard, such as commissioning, as built drawings, O&M Manuals and client training. Proactive identification of risk and the production of mitigation plans. Qualifications, Certifications and Experience required: • Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Project Engineer with either a mechanical or electrical bias., • Bachelor’s degree/HND or similar in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering., • Accreditation with CIBSE, IET, IMechE, SoPHE., • SMSTS and CSCS card.

Who We Are Suntory is a fast moving, agile and entrepreneurial business that is home to some of the nations most loved brands. The Suntory Group is one of the largest soft drinks companies and among the world’s leading consumer products companies. We offer a uniquely diverse portfolio of beverages enjoyed by millions across the globe About your role As our Field Sales Planning Manager you will be highly organised and analytically driven to lead the strategic planning and operational coordination of our field sales activities. This role is central to ensuring our field teams—both internal and third party—are equipped, aligned, and optimised to deliver against commercial objectives. As a key member of the Field Leadership Team, you will work closely with internal channel teams and external agencies to manage the call file, prioritize monthly objectives, set and track KPIs, manage activation POS and continuously review field activations. Your insights and recommendations will directly influence the efficiency and effectiveness of our field execution. What You'll Do Planning & Prioritisation Own and manage the end-to-end field call file, ensuring alignment with business priorities and resource capacity. Collate and prioritise monthly objectives from channel teams, translating them into actionable field plans. Develop and maintain a rolling 3-month field activation calendar, ensuring alignment with business priorities. Identify and present new business opportunities that enhance channel strategies and field effectiveness. Plan and execute the end-to-end Activation toolkits to support activations across channels Performance & Optimization Define clear KPIs for field activities and monitor performance across internal and third-party teams. Lead regular reviews of field activations and initiatives, identifying opportunities to improve ROI and execution quality. Provide strategic recommendations to enhance field efficiency, coverage, and impact. Stakeholder Collaboration Act as a central liaison between internal channel teams, commercial functions, and third-party field agencies. Facilitate regular performance and planning meetings to ensure alignment and accountability. Cascade key messages and priorities to field teams, ensuring clarity and consistency. Systems & Reporting Utilize CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI) to track performance and generate actionable insights. Ensure data accuracy and relevance in all reporting outputs, supporting decision-making across the business. Continuously evaluate system capabilities and recommend improvements to enhance field effectiveness. What's in it for you Joining Suntory isn’t just about taking on a role, it’s about embarking on a career journey. You have the opportunity to work with talented, inspiring and authentic leaders and have the freedom to dream big and go for it (Yatte Minahare). At Suntory you’ll find a supportive work environment that values work life balance and that will help you realise your full potential and grow for good. Our People and Culture team are a team that genuinely care about creating a great experience for our employees and we would love you to be part of it. What you'll need to be successful Proven experience in field sales planning or commercial operations, ideally within FMCG Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into strategic actions Excellent attention to detail and organizational capabilities Effective communicator with experience managing complex internal and external stakeholder relationships Proficient in CRM platforms and reporting tools (Salesforce, Power BI, Excel) Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment Our DEI Commitment At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic. Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.

Job Title: Interim - Procurement Manager Location: Middlesex Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits Business Size: £200m turnover Spend Responsibility: ~£80m across multiple categories Company Overview Our client is a market-leading freight and cargo handling business with a turnover of £200m, operating at the heart of the UK’s logistics and transportation sector. The company prides itself on operational excellence, safety, and innovation across its head office and warehouse network. Due to continued growth and investment, they are seeking a dynamic Procurement Manager to take ownership of a critical spend portfolio and help drive strategic procurement initiatives across the business. Role Overview Reporting directly to the Financial Director, the Procurement Manager will be responsible for managing a diverse spend of approximately £80m, covering a broad range of indirect categories including facilities management, IT, professional services, MHE, PPE, temporary labour, fleet support services, and warehouse consumables. This role is key to ensuring cost-effective, compliant, and value-driven sourcing strategies that support business operations across multiple sites. Because of the nature of the business, there is no hybrid policy. Key Responsibilities • Develop and implement category strategies across indirect procurement with a focus on total cost of ownership and supplier performance., • Lead end-to-end procurement activities, from tendering and supplier selection to negotiation, contract award, and performance management., • Partner with stakeholders across operations, warehouse management, IT, HR, and finance to understand business needs and deliver effective procurement solutions., • Monitor market trends and supplier developments to identify opportunities for innovation, savings, or risk mitigation., • Ensure full compliance with procurement governance, legal standards, and ESG targets., • Drive continuous improvement and best-in-class procurement practices across the organisation., • Report on procurement KPIs, cost savings, and supplier performance metrics. Candidate Profile • Proven experience as a Procurement Manager or Category Manager, ideally within logistics, warehousing, or a fast-paced operational environment., • Demonstrated ability to manage significant multi-category spend portfolios (ideally £50m+)., • Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills., • Excellent knowledge of procurement best practices, contract management, and commercial acumen., • CIPS qualification (or working towards) is advantageous., • Self-starter with a proactive mindset and the ability to influence across levels. What’s on Offer • A pivotal role in a growing, high-impact business., • Competitive day rate with the opportunity to transfer to a permanent role, • Opportunity to shape procurement strategy and gain exposure to senior leadership.

Are you a confident individual with a passion for inbound sales and achieving targets? At Giant Group, we’re excited to offer an incredible opportunity for an Inbound Sales Advisor internally known as Welcome Team Advisor to join our growing team. What we offer: Salary: £25,000 per annum + £12,000 OTE (uncapped commission) Hours: 37hrs, Mon – Fri 9am to 7pm (rotational shifts) Contract type: Permanent Work Location: Hybrid- Uxbridge About us We believe in a world where businesses can engage and manage global talent without any barriers. Established in 1992, Giant Group is a workforce management platform and solutions provider. Our purpose is to support businesses with compliant and efficient solutions ranging from applicant tracking, supply chain management and screening, through to time management, billing and payroll, and a range of employment options, all on a global basis. To understand more about Giant Group and our services please browse our website at: About the role As an Inbound Sales Advisor in our Welcome Team, you will have an impact in increasing our customer base by identifying their needs and showcasing Giant’s solutions. Therefore, you will be a main point of contact, handling inbound and outbound calls, promoting our range of products and services, and ultimately achieving sales. Key responsibilities of the role include: • Taking inbound and making outbound calls to warm leads., • Meeting set KPI’s for conversion rates, activity levels and sales targets., • Handling objections to encourage customer sign-ups., • Manage customer emails and enquiries effectively., • Taking the customer through the onboarding process using our CRM system., • Provide exceptional customer service and resolve customer complaints quickly and effectively. Your ideal experience & competencies Ideally you would have at least 2 years’ experience in a customer service/onboarding role or alternatively educated to a degree level. • You can only excel in this role with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written., • Being great at building rapport and relationships with your customers, adding value and always being humble., • Having tenacity and a proven track record hitting activity and sales targets., • You must be able to demonstrate the ability to learn about umbrella company services and possess a high level of resilience with a passion to develop technical, operational and product knowledge, and with a drive to add value to your customers., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Teams; and updating CRM systems. Employee Benefits • 31 Days Holiday: Enjoy generous time off, inclusive of bank holidays., • Pension Schemes: Secure your financial future with our pension plans – auto enrolment or tax efficient salary sacrifice., • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay: We're here to support your growing family., • Supporting Childcare: Support for parents returning to work., • Life Assurance: We've got you covered., • Employee Referral Bonus: Refer talent and earn rewards., • Birthday Leave: Celebrate your special day with an extra day off., • Leave for Volunteering: Paid day off for charity work., • Employee Assistance Program: Get the support you need when you need it., • Buy Additional Holidays: More time for you, when you need it., • Health Cash Plan: Your health is our priority., • Giant Advantage: Exclusive discounts for our amazing team., • Soft Loans: Emergency loans for unexpected expenses, • Subsidised Gym Membership: Stay fit and healthy with Nuffield Health., • Role-Relevant Training: Invest in your career growth., • Social Events: Connect with your colleagues., • Long Service Awards: Celebrate your loyalty and dedication., • WeCare Services: Access free 24/7 online GP, mental health support, and virtual well-being resources. All our posts are subject to pre-employment checks. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment, and we look forward to all applicants, and applicants with a disability, who meet the minimum criteria for the job, and consider them on their abilities. Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early and therefore we encourage you to apply for this position early.

Are you at the start of your IT, Cybersecurity, or Electrical Engineering career and curious about the world of Operational Technology? Do you want to help protect industrial systems from cyber threats while learning from experienced OT professionals? We’re looking for a Junior OT Engineer to join a dynamic team in Selby, supporting the security and resilience of critical operational technology environments. What you’ll be doing: • Assist in monitoring OT systems and security solutions, learning to identify potential threats, • Support vulnerability assessments and incident response activities under guidance from senior engineers, • Help maintain security documentation, including assessments, incidents, and remediation actions, • Collaborate with IT and Engineering teams to understand OT environments and cybersecurity practices, • Learn and contribute to OT-specific cybersecurity policies and procedures, • Gain exposure to industry standards and regulations such as IEC62443, NIS, CAF, OG86, and HSE, • Participate in security assessments, penetration testing, and hands-on OT projects with mentorship About you: • Early-career professional, recent graduate, or someone looking to transition into OT/Cyber, • Background in IT networks, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, or related fields, • Interest in industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA, and OT security, • Strong analytical skills, problem-solving mindset, and willingness to learn, • Collaborative attitude, able to work across teams and share knowledge This is an excellent opportunity to step into Operational Technology and develop your career in a growing, critical field, all while working alongside experienced OT and Cyber professionals. Apply today and start building your OT expertise!

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As Facilities Manager, you will lead the strategic planning and operational oversight of the school's estate, facilities contracts, and support services. Reporting to the Finance and Resources Manager, you'll ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation, manage capital works and improv

About Enotria & Coe Founded in 1972 by Remo Nardone as an Italian specialist wine distributor, Enotria&Coe has grown over the past 53 years to be one of the UK’s leading premium wine and spirits distributors. Working with a diverse portfolio of over 300 exclusive wine producers and over 1,500 spirits producers, spanning unique family estates to iconic names, leading brands to market innovators, Enotria&Coe has established one of the most comprehensive and exclusive ranges of premium wines and spirits of any distributor in the UK. Acquired by Majestic Group in April 2025, Enotria&Coe continues to operate as a standalone business, serving all drinks industry channels by leveraging its premium on-trade, off-trade and DTC market expertise to build long-standing relationships. Enotria&Coe’s 10,000-strong client base includes fine dining, specialist bars, hotels, independent retailers, large multiple retailers, travel operators and prestigious events venues, such as Bancone, Gaucho, Rick Stein, L’Enclume and Hotel du Vin/ Malmaison. Overview of role: The Sales Operation team’s primary purpose is to work collaboratively with the sales organisation to help drive strategic business planning and growth initiatives through the design of sales processes, and leveraging of sales productivity tools. This role will support the Sales team by providing operational support for an assigned customer base of scale on trade national & off trade customers. The Sales Operations Executive will have a key role in driving the development, testing and roll out of sales productivity tools to the sales teams, working closely with the teams to identify opportunities to improve productivity and time in front of trade. This role will play a key part in the management and resolution of sales & customer related issues – working closely with the sales team to identify issues and rectify by working cross functionally with Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance and IT – escalating where required to the Sales Operations Manager. Job Specifics: Job: Sales Operations Executive Contract: Permanent and Fixed Term Contract available Location: Park Royal, London and Hybrid Duties & responsibilities Sales Enablement • Assist with lead generation, pipeline management and & support new business onboarding through account set up & go live., • Assist in the management & collation of customer specific tenders and commercial proposals, creating customer specific contracts and investment administration., • Provide operational support & point of contact assistance with key scale customers, in line with the defined account support matrix., • Management of customer specific portals., • Help to deliver targeted sales activities in line with channel & segment strategies such as promotional lists and sales incentives., • Assist in the development and roll out of sales tools and platforms, to improve sales team efficiency and commercial effectiveness., • Provide support to the sales team through the management of stock allocations & limited release products., • For customers utilising Ex-Cellar & Direct RTM to act as a liaison between supplier and customer & haulier in conjunction with the Demand Planning function. Sales Administration • Provide a range of administrative support to the field sales teams to help in the achievement of channel objectives, including but exclusively:, • Management of inbound sales team queries through the SO inbox., • Customer specific operational requests in line with the account support matrix including order status., • Stock control support & analysis for key customers including the tracking of sales out, promotional activities and monitoring customer level forecasts., • Assist in the creation of cascade documents / training materials and performance review metrics., • Deal with all sales manager queries and escalate as required within both the immediate team and wider business. Knowledge & Skills Required • Background in customer service / sales, • Account Management experience, • WSET qualification (desirable), • Experience working in the wine or related industry (desirable), • Strong communication / interpersonal skills, • Numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail, • Intermediate to Advanced level on MS Office and experience of CRM systems, • Excellent written and oral skills, • Ability to engage with team, customers, management and sales, • Strong analytical skills, including ability to deliver reporting that informs strategic decisions, • A quick learner, • Ability to prioritise, plan and organise, • Energetic individual with a passion for sales and operational development, a self-starter with a thirst for knowledge, • Willing to work flexibly, • Ability to find and execute creative solutions to a wide variety of strategic issues, • Passionate sales person

Production Team Leader We are seeking a hands-on Production Team Leader to join our Maritime Defence client's electro-mechanical manufacturing team. This role oversees a production section, ensuring daily targets are met while maintaining quality, efficiency, and safety. You will lead and develop Production Operators, drive continuous improvement, and support operational excellence. Key Responsibilities • Production Oversight: Manage end-to-end production from materials to final assembly, testing, and delivery., • Team Support & Development: Guide, coach, and train operators to meet company standards., • Target & Performance Management: Monitor KPIs, achieve output, quality, cost, and safety goals., • Continuous Improvement: Implement process improvements and waste reduction initiatives., • Health & Safety: Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental regulations., • Problem Solving & Decision-Making: Resolve operational issues, escalate when needed, and interpret assembly instructions accurately., • Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, complete reports, and handle confidential information., • Equipment & Tools: Operate automated machinery, production tools, and ERP systems (IFS)., • Clear communication with team, stakeholders, and suppliers., • Provide guidance, complete reports, and handle confidential information., • Lead, motivate, and develop Production Operators., • Coach, train, and ensure compliance with company standards., • Operate machinery and automated test equipment., • Use ERP (IFS) and PCs for tracking and reporting., • A-Level, BTEC, or equivalent., • Experience in a manufacturing environment., • Supervisory or team leadership experience preferred., • Computer literate, familiar with Microsoft Office and ERP systems., • Electro-mechanical production environment., • Standard PPE: white coat, safety shoes, eye protection., • Follow ESD and FOD control procedures. If you're passionate about leadership and process improvement, we want to hear from you!

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