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Business Support Assistant Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 per annum Work Basis: Full Time – Onsite, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm Location: Leeds – Marshalls Mill Reporting To: Managing Director The Role This is a rare opportunity to become a central part of a growing business – someone who’s relied on by leadership, exposed to all corners of the organisation, and given space to grow. Whether you're looking to build a career in operations, business support, or business development, this role offers hands-on experience and the chance to make a meaningful impact from day one. Our client is looking for a proactive, detail-driven Business Support Assistant to join their close-knit team in central Leeds. You’ll work closely with all areas of the business, including account management, sales and marketing, service delivery, and finance supporting them day-to-day while helping connect the dots between departments, people, and processes, and helping the business maintain operational efficiency. This is an ideal role for someone early in their career who thrives on variety, is eager to learn, and wants to become a key member of a supportive and fast-paced SME environment. You’ll take ownership of a range of administrative and operational tasks including finance, supplier management, marketing support, internal systems, and more, while also getting the opportunity to shape your path as the business grows. Our client is looking for someone who’s organised, reliable, enthusiastic, and curious with a strong sense of initiative and a desire to take on more responsibility over time. Responsibilities: • Business-wide Support: Provide day-to-day administrative support across the business, helping to keep things running smoothly., • Leadership Support: Work closely with the Managing Director, Marketing Manager, and Client Relationship Manager, assisting with scheduling, task follow-ups, communications, and general coordination., • Financial Administration: Support finance tasks including invoice processing, expenses, reconciliation and data input using Xero, Dext, and their PSA system (Halo)., • Order and Supplier Management: Process hardware/software orders, liaise with vendors to check stock, pricing and delivery timelines, and track order statuses., • System Maintenance: Help maintain accurate internal records across their platforms (including Halo PSA), ensuring smooth handovers between teams., • Client and Vendor Communications: Answer and triage external enquiries via email and phone, escalating where appropriate., • Office Admin: Coordinate office-based activities, post, couriers, stationery, and assist with onboarding/offboarding processes., • Marketing Support: Assist the Marketing Manager with direct mail campaigns, marketing list preparation, supplier coordination, and light research., • Business Development Support (aspirational): Over time, support sales and client/prospect engagement activities, proposal admin, and CRM tasks. What They’re Looking For: • Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal., • Naturally organised with strong attention to detail., • Enthusiastic, adaptable, and eager to take on new challenges., • Comfortable juggling multiple tasks with shifting priorities., • Confident with Microsoft 365 (especially Excel, Outlook and Word)., • Experience with Xero, Dext, or PSA tools is a bonus – but not required., • Prior experience in an admin, operation, or support role is desirable. Benefits: • Competitive salary, • 8% employer pension contribution, • Performance-related annual bonus, • Professional development support allowance, • Opportunity to grow the role and take on more responsibility

Operations Director / General Manager – Fabrication Services. Are you a strategic Operations Director or General Manager – Fabrication Services ready to lead and grow a high-performing engineering site?. This is a pivotal role where you'll act as the site's General Manager – Fabrication Servic

This exciting Operations Director role will oversee and optimise all aspects of engineering and manufacturing operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and alignment with strategic objectives.This role is based in Leeds and requires a strong background in manufacturing bespoke joinery products.Clien

You’ll lead a motivated finance team and work closely with an inspirational Finance Director and a supportive Managing Director. Together, you’ll drive financial performance, shape strategy, and bring commercial insight to life across operations, purchasing, marketing, and sales. Own month-end

They’re looking to appoint a qualified Finance Manager to support the Finance Director and help drive both day-to-day financial operations and long-term strategic initiatives. As Finance Manager, you’ll take ownership of core finance processes and play a pivotal role in supporting business deci

This is a national, multidisciplinary civil & structural engineering company looking for a new Operations Manager/Senior Contracts Manager/Director. Significant experience in a senior leadership.

Portfolio Lead required on an initial 12-month FTC by a leading Financial Services client based in Leeds. This is a hybrid role with 2 days / week on site. This is a strategic and delivery-focused role, responsible for overseeing a portfolio of complex, cross-functional programmes and projects across the business. The Portfolio Lead will ensure all initiatives are aligned to the wider group strategy, effectively prioritised, and delivered in line with agreed objectives and timelines. You will work closely with the executive team to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, driving effective transformation and ensuring successful execution. To be considered for this role, you must demonstrate the following: • Proven experience managing a portfolio of high-impact programmes and projects, • Strong portfolio planning, prioritisation, and resource management skills, • Experience in portfolio-level budgeting, forecasting, and financial control, • Deep understanding of organisational change, transformation, and business readiness, • Background in IT, Operations, or Regulatory-driven change initiatives, • Recognised certification in Project Management (e.g. APMP, PMP, Prince2), • Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills across all levels, • Confident working with executive teams to support strategic planning and governance, • Skilled in risk management, dependency tracking, and benefits realisation, • Financial Services experience is essential This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced, high-growth organisation during a critical period of transformation. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping and delivering the portfolio strategy, with clear visibility and impact at executive level. You will lead portfolio governance processes, facilitate investment and prioritisation discussions, and ensure the successful mobilisation, tracking, and closure of initiatives across the change landscape. Working alongside the Operations Director and senior sponsors, you will provide transparency of delivery, escalate risks where needed, and support continuous improvement across the portfolio. The salary on offer is up to £70,000 + 15% on-target bonus + excellent benefits package.

Regional Claims Manager (Hybrid-Working) RJ-3162 Top Independent Broker Generous salary (Neg) plus bonus & benefits We are delighted to have been retained by this high profile commercial insurance broker, which as a result of remarkable growth, is recruiting for a Regional Claims Manager. This multi-site, independent firm is a huge success story, and has achieved unrivalled growth since its formation within the last 5 years. Backed by a well-known insurance entrepreneur ,who has a phenomenal track record of building hugely successful insurance businesses, there could not be a more exciting time to join the company. Reporting to the Claims Director, you’ll assume the No.2 claims position within the country. In this client-facing role, you will be responsible for dealing with some of the most complex and contentious claims, as well as overseeing more straight-forward losses for key clients. The company enjoys a seriously impressive client list, and you will be dealing with a variety of claims spanning a range of industry sectors, such as Construction, Manufacturing, Property Owners, Motor Trade, Retail and Distribution. With the support of colleagues from across the Claims Division, you will help investigate the nature of claims, keeping your clients abreast of developments as the claims progress, and endeavouring to secure fair and prompt settlement under the policy terms. Working in close conjunction with Account Executives and Account Directors, you will also help manage relationships with your clients, providing ongoing, consultative advice. This will include duties such as holding regular claims review meetings, conducting presentations to clients on what to do in the event of a loss, presenting useful case studies to the insured, collating and presenting vital claims MI, and analysing trends in order to mitigate future losses. Refreshingly, you’ll be able to make a real difference when it comes to shaping the future direction of the claims operation, as it continues to develop in line with further office openings and new client service offerings. As well as technical claims duties, you will also have responsibility for a team of 4 claims staff within the team. It is not essential that you have previous managerial experience, but you must genuinely enjoy assisting others, and helping them to realise their full potential. It is essential that you have extensive experience within a commercial insurance claims environment, together with a sound working knowledge of the major commercial covers. We will consider applicants from a range of backgrounds, including broker, insurer, loss adjusting or risk management environments. You must be a credible company ambassador who can manage relationships with a variety of stakeholders, and confident when dealing with people from all walks of life; from the board room to the shop floor. You should also be comfortable working with detailed management information and producing a variety of reports. Whilst the majority of this broker’s clients are based within the North, (and this is where the bulk of the claims will arise), many customers will have operations further afield, requiring some travelling on occasion. It is anticipated that you will be in the office twice a week, but you will be granted a great deal of autonomy in regard to how you plan your diary. The board of this firm are extremely well-renowned for rewarding and promoting its staff, and the sky really is the limit in terms of your progression. You’ll enjoy working for a firm that believes in celebrating its ongoing successes, as well as finically rewarding dedicated employees. You will receive a generous basic salary, lucrative bonus, and a comprehensive range of company benefits. Aston Charles - a personalised service from industry experts General Insurance and Financial Services Recruitment For more jobs like this, or for more information on how we may be able to help you in your search for a new job, please visit our website

Planet Pharma is seeking an Associate Director, AI Data Scientist to lead the design and implementation of innovative AI/ML/GenAI solutions that will transform clinical trial execution and digital healthcare. This is a highly visible, strategic role with the opportunity to impact patient recruitment, real-world data generation, and next-generation digital tools across global R&D. What you’ll do: 🔹 Lead AI/ML/GenAI initiatives to optimize clinical trial operations (patient recruitment, retention, data monitoring, automation). 🔹 Develop GenAI applications for automated clinical trial documentation (protocols, study reports, medical reports, patient narratives). 🔹 Create Digital Healthcare applications to support medical/scientific tools, patient engagement, and real-world evidence generation. 🔹 Design predictive models and generative AI solutions leveraging diverse healthcare data (clinical trials, EHRs, wearables, PROs, HEOR, Phase IV). 🔹 Collaborate with clinical, data science, RWE, and medical affairs teams to deliver AI-driven business value. 🔹 Build relationships with external experts (researchers, regulators, technology partners) to align solutions and stay at the forefront of innovation. 🔹 Ensure compliance with data privacy and regulatory standards while promoting knowledge sharing across teams. What we’re looking for: ✔️ Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Data Science, Computer Science, Biostatistics, or related field ✔️ 7–10 years’ experience, with 3+ years applying AI/ML to healthcare or clinical research data ✔️ Expertise in Python, R, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and modern ML frameworks ✔️ Hands-on experience with LLMs, generative AI, and natural language processing for medical text ✔️ Familiarity with AWS, MLOps, and cloud-based platforms ✔️ Proven ability to partner with stakeholders and adapt AI solutions to complex healthcare challenges ✔️ Experience in digital healthcare tool development (advantageous) This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of digital healthcare and clinical research by delivering AI solutions that improve patient outcomes and accelerate therapeutic innovation. At Planet Pharma, we connect top talent with impactful roles that drive innovation in life sciences — and this is one of them. For more information on this position, please apply now and one of our consultants will get in touch to discuss the opportunity with you in more detail.

Role: Head of Training Reports to the Operations Director Salary: 60K Hybrid Role We are recruiting a Head of Training for a leading apprenticeship and bootcamp training provider. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in managing high performing and growing apprenticeship provision, alongside other government funded training initiatives. The successful candidate will be expected to work regularly from our Greater Manchester Training Centre with visits required to St Neots next year. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and grow apprenticeship and Skills Bootcamp provision, • Manage and support a team of trainers and apprenticeship coaches, • Ensure high-quality learner experience and strong outcomes, • Monitor learner progress and manage delivery caseloads using systems like OneFile, • Build and maintain relationships with employers and industry partners, • Oversee planning, resource scheduling, and recruitment for the delivery team, • Ensure learners are prepared for End-Point Assessment (EPA), • Drive continuous quality improvement with internal QA teams, • Monitor achievement and retention rates; implement improvement strategies, • Launch and manage new apprenticeship standards, • Ensure compliance with awarding body assessment and quality requirements, • Oversee functional skills delivery (English & Maths), • Support learners requiring additional learning support, • Conduct audits and gather learner feedback to inform improvements, • Hold team meetings to share best practices and plan developments, • Ensure Health & Safety compliance across training delivery

Job Title: Multi- Site Operations Director Location: Multi-site Salary: Competitive + Excellent Package Elevation Recruitment Group is proud to be partnering with a leading global manufacturer to recruit a multi-site Operations Director. This is a key strategic role, responsible for leading operational excellence across two major UK locations. The Operations Director will provide strong, forward-thinking leadership to a team of Plant Managers, creating a high-performance, collaborative culture with a focus on driving continuous improvement and efficiency across both sites while mentoring and empowering operational leaders. Responsibilities of the Operations Director will include: • Develop and execute operational strategies in line with business goals, • Lead and inspire the operations team to meet and exceed performance targets, • Continuously review and enhance operational processes to increase efficiency and support growth, • Drive cost-effective practices across all areas of the business, • Collaborate closely with the Plant Managers to identify and implement improvement initiatives We are keen to speak with Operations Director / Plant Leaders with the following • Degree-qualified, ideally in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field, • Proven experience in a senior operations role within manufacturing or a related sector, • Demonstrated success in managing multi-site operations, • Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies, • Exceptional leadership, coaching, and team development skills, • Willingness to travel regularly between sites with the majority of time spent on plant This role is being managed by Ian Bruce at Elevation Recruitment Group. If you're an experienced operational leader looking for a high-impact role in a globally recognised business, apply now or contact Ian for a confidential discussion.

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK.Are you a passionate leader with a background in early childhood education and management? As an Assistant Centre Director at Busy Bees, you will support the Centre Director in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the centre.This

Leeds, Manchester or Scotland (Hybrid) Permanent & Full Time Competitive Salary Car Allowance & Flexible Benefits Summary Freedom is currently seeking Pre Construction Managers, ideally with some experience in OHL, POC-Mast, Utilities or electrical infrastructure to lead a team of design engineers o

We're looking for a dedicated and people-focused Operations Director to lead our direct-to-customer fulfilment centres in Bardon, Leeds, and Perivale. A proven operations leader with deep knowledge of e-commerce logistics, especially in pick-pack-ship environments. Proven leadership experience in e-

CSG Talent have a fantastic opportunity to join the business as our Sales Director, overseeing both our UK and international sales operations. CSG Talent - Sales Director (Leeds, UK). As our Sales Director, you will be based in our Horsforth HQ, just outside of Leeds.

Operations Director / General Manager – Fabrication Services. Are you a strategic Operations Director or General Manager – Fabrication Services ready to lead and grow a high-performing engineering site?. This is a pivotal role where you'll act as the site’s General Manager – Fabrication Serv

Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK. Are you a passionate leader with a background in early childhood education and management? As an Assistant Centre Director at Busy Bees, you will support the Centre Director in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the centre. Busy Bees

We are currently recruiting for experienced Operations Directors across our business. As Operations Director you will be responsible for delivering against our KPIs – Health and Safety, Retention, Quality and Finance. You will remain calm and focused, showing leadership and strength appropriate fo

On a day to day basis the Commercial Lead will support the Managing Director, Operations Director and Discipline Leads for Earth, Environmental Consents, Environment and Nature Services, Sustainability Advisory disciplines. WSP is the world’s leading consultancy in the provision of environmental e

Change and transformation - ability to inspire change and innovation in a service context. We are a future looking function, with ambitious plans to drive value through expertise, innovation and technology-led services.

The Director of Operations Mental Health will deliver the necessary strategies, processes and performance to ensure that they:. The Director of Operations will be responsible for the performance of the Mental Health Division and implementing the strategic mental health agenda for the organisation fr

We are seeking an experienced and driven Compliance Operations Director to lead our London-based compliance team and serve as our Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).

Our client, a prestigious food manufacturing business located in the South East of England is seeking an exceptional Operations Director to lead their operations team to new heights. Operations Director - Food Manufacturer. OperationsDirector #FoodIndustry #CareerOpportunity.

Leading and line managing our Operations Team, Clinical Team and Estates Team.

We are working exclusively with a market leading IFM service provider to a secure a Director of Operations for a large scale UK account.

A long-established organisation in the logistics and supply chain sector is seeking a commercially focused and operationally strong Operations Director to lead its freight and logistics operations. The Operations Director will play a key role in scaling the business, enhancing operational performanc

Reporting to the Group Operations Director, you will develop and execute strategies to meet production targets, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and foster a strong culture of safety and accountability. Site Director, Cumbria, £Six Figures. Lead and manage all site operations to achieve bu

The Operations Director will provide strong, forward-thinking leadership to a team of Plant Managers, creating a high-performance, collaborative culture with a focus on driving continuous improvement and efficiency across both sites while mentoring and empowering operational leaders. Responsibilitie

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You excel at juggling priorities and keeping operations running smoothly.

The Operations Director will provide strong, forward-thinking leadership to a team of Plant Managers, creating a high-performance, collaborative culture with a focus on driving continuous improvement and efficiency across both sites while mentoring and empowering operational leaders. Responsibilitie

Job Title: Director of Clinical Operations – Neurology (Remote, UK-Based). Director of Clinical Operations. Lead and manage all aspects of clinical operations for one or more neurology programs from Phase I through Phase III.

We're expanding rapidly, and we need an exceptional Associate Director to drive our Southwest operations forward.

Previous experience within an Operations Director role. A pioneering global space organisation with over five decades of heritage is expanding its UK operations, specialising in satellite systems, advanced sensors for exploration, and cutting-edge communications technologies. Strong leadership exper

The Role The role of Operations Director will involve managing the machining, fabrication, and engineering team to ensure the smooth running of operations. Operations Director Derbyshire £80,000-£95,000 + performance related bonus OTE £100,000, private medical cover, 4% matched

As Operations Director, you’ll lead the strategic and day-to-day operations across a network of practices, working closely with practice leadership and central teams. Provide visible leadership, own the region’s people plan, and coach Practice Managers and Clinical Directors.

Director of Operations – Global Pharmaceutical Leader – UK. Walker Cole International is searching for a Director of Operations for a global pharmaceutical manufacturing business. The role will lead end-to-end operations across manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, logistics, and con

We are seeking an experienced and driven Compliance Operations Director to lead our London-based compliance team and serve as our Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO). Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the London compliance team. Strong understanding of end-to-end compliance operatio

Harris Hill is delighted to be working with The Borrow Foundation to recruit its new Director of Finance and Operations (DFO). Job title Director of Finance and Operations. Develop, strengthen and lead a small team that is responsible for the day-to-day operations o

We are seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead our contract logistics operations across our multiple shared-user warehousing sites. Operations Director – Contract Logistics – Multi-User – North Europe. Maintain and enforce SOPs across all operations.

As Operations Director, you’ll lead the strategic and day-to-day operations across a network of practices, working closely with practice leadership and central teams.

We are seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead and elevate the operational capability of manufacturing operations. Proven experience in a senior operations role within a precision engineering or engineered products manufacturing company.

The Operations Director will own all aspects of our operational delivery covering service, logistics, support, HR, finance, and internal processes. As they continue to scale, our client is expanding their operations team, including the development of a warehouse and configuration centre.

Are you a people-first leader with a passion for developing high-performing teams and fostering a culture of growth? We’re seeking an exceptional Operations Director to lead our catering operations, not just by driving performance but by inspiring the people behind it.

This role would suit an Operations Manager / Director looking for an autonomous role where you'll get to manage operation on exciting and prestigious projects for a company that'll continually invest in you and your career. Operations Director (Civils / Rail). Are you an Operations Manager / Directo

The Director of Operations Mental Health will deliver the necessary strategies, processes and performance to ensure that they:. The Director of Operations will be responsible for the performance of the Mental Health Division and implementing the strategic mental health agenda for the organisation fr

To help us achieve our goals we have created this exciting new opportunity for an Operations Director to join our Senior Management Team. Aligned with the candidate's preference and experience, the Operations Director role may also be combined with that of Sector Lead for Tetra Tech Europe. The Oper

Operations Manager - £80,000 - £90,000 + bonus. We are working with a leading organisation who are looking for an Operations Manager, with experience in the financial services sector to take on the leadership of 5 operational areas across the business.