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MEICA Manager / Lead - United Utilities Framework\n\nWe're seeking an experienced MEICA Manager / Lead to oversee the delivery of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control (MEICA) works across multiple infrastructure projects. You'll provide technical leadership from design through commissioning, ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective delivery aligned with client requirements.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nMEICA Leadership & Delivery\n\n * Lead all MEICA activities from project initiation through to completion\n\n * Ensure designs are buildable and challenge solutions through value engineering\n\n * Provide technical leadership across mechanical, electrical and control systems\n\n * Manage a MEICA team working closely with civil, design, and delivery teams\n\n * Coordinate MEICA design, interfaces, and interdependencies across programmes\n\n * Lead both complex and non-complex projects to time, cost, and quality targets\n\nCommercial, Programme & Supply Chain\n\n * Manage operational and financial performance, including forecasting and reporting\n\n * Oversee procurement, supply chain performance, and contractor delivery\n\n * Allocate resources effectively to meet programme demands\n\n * Support tendering and work-winning activities\n\nHealth, Safety & Quality\n\n * Lead MEICA health & safety, including electrical safety procedures\n\n * Promote a strong safety culture across all projects\n\n * Ensure commissioning plans, ITPs, and quality documentation are in place\n\n * Oversee daily operations to ensure safe, compliant delivery\n\nStakeholder & Client Management\n\n * Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners\n\n * Manage stakeholder communications and key project messages\n\n * Work collaboratively with project and change teams to ensure consistent delivery\n\n * Resolve technical and delivery challenges in partnership with stakeholders\n\nAbout You\nEssential\n\n * Proven experience as a MEICA Project Manager or Lead delivering multiple projects\n\n * Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills\n\n * Methodical approach with a strong focus on quality and client outcomes\n\n * Confident problem-solver with the ability to manage complex interfaces\n\nDesirable\n\n * Degree / HND / HNC (or equivalent)\n\n * APM membership or certification (or equivalent experience)\n\n * SMSTS / SSSTS\n\n * CSCS card\n\n * First Aid qualification

Market leading, innovative, fast-growing multi-brand automotive Group.\n\nLeadership and growth role across service, parts, warranty, technical operations and customer experience.\n\nFlexible location - HQ - Liverpool.\n\nSignificant six figure salary with a £200K OTE package.\n\nThe Company\n\nThis is a unique opportunity to join one of the fastest growing and most innovative Groups in the UK and Ireland automotive arena, a premium multi-brand business with an unrivalled reputation for the supply and service of market leading, high technology products, great people and a relentless commitment to service excellence and customer satisfaction. With significant growth opportunities in UK and Irish markets across all brands, an accomplished, executive level Aftersales Director is sought, to lead and develop the Group’s long-term national strategy across all aftersales operations.\n\nRole Summary\n\nReporting to the Group Managing Director and a key member of the SLT with full P&L accountability, responsibility is for the leadership and commercial performance of the Group’s UK and Ireland aftersales division, driving profitable growth across service, parts, warranty, technical operations and customer experience. You will shape and execute strategy, strengthen dealer network performance, develop OEM distribution agreements, enhance governance, cost efficiency and financial performance, whilst ensuring the delivery of competitive advantage and exceptional customer outcomes across their commercial vehicle portfolio. Of course, you will build strong and effective relationships with home and international OEM colleagues and stakeholders, working collaboratively in building a culture of aftersales excellence and continuous improvement across all brands.\n\nAbout You\n\nThe ideal candidate will have a first-class record of leadership and results achievement in aftersales, service and parts, operating in a large-scale commercial vehicle environment. Candidates from the LCV, HGV, OEM or major dealer group network would be of special interest. Operating at Board level with strategic vision, your experience and expertise will combine the delivery of profitable growth at scale, managing complex OEM distribution and aftersales agreements, whilst overseeing multi-million-pound budgets across multi-brand operations. Commercially and financially astute, highly credible, results focused and with high standards, your style will be collaborative, people focused, adaptable and influential with a real zest and enthusiasm to achieve great things for your team and the wider business.\n\nWhy Join Our Client\n\nThis is a key exective appointment, with a unique opportunity to play a lead role in one of the UK and Ireland’s most dynamic, forward thinking automotive brands. The business is highly ambitious with a strong growth trajectory, and as such, this is a pivotal role in shaping and influencing strategy, performance and growth, in a culture where operational excellence and the customer journey is top of the agenda. Your impact will be recognised with excellent opportunities for future career development, and you will be well rewarded with a significant six figure salary and an excellent performance bonus, giving on-target earnings of £200,000

Are you ready to take charge in a role that fosters innovation and operational excellence? A leading company in the Facilities Management sector is seeking an Operations Manager in Greater Manchester. This role offers the chance to lead significant lighting lifecycle projects that have a tangible impact on operations.\n\nThe Role\n \n As the Operations Manager, you’ll:\n \n • Develop a full lighting lifecycle strategy including design and planning\n • Produce technical reports and lifecycle planning documents\n • Build a multi-year delivery plan for lighting replacement\n • Manage emergency lighting remedials and ensure statutory compliance\n • Collaborate with internal teams for technical guidance and support\n\nYou\n \n To be successful in the role of Operations Manager, you’ll bring:\n \n • Relevant experience in electrical management and project delivery\n • Strong technical writing skills for reports and assessments\n • Excellent collaboration abilities with internal and external stakeholders\n • A proactive approach to problem-solving and compliance management\n • Applicable qualifications in electrical or mechanical fields\n\nWhat's in it for you?\n \n The company is recognised for its innovative approach within the Facilities Management sector and is currently focused on enhancing their operational capabilities through strategic projects.\n \nThis contract opportunity allows you to contribute to meaningful projects with the potential for extension, and offers:\n \n • A competitive pay rate of £300 - £400 per day (outside IR35)\n • The chance to work within a dynamic team environment\n • Opportunities to collaborate with experienced professionals in the sector\n\nApply Now!\n \n To apply for the position of Operations Manager, click ‘Apply Now’ and send your CV to Josh Hughes. Interviews are underway, so don't miss out on this exciting opportunity

Engineering Supervisor – Food Manufacturing\n\nAbout the Business\n\nI’m working with a well-established food manufacturing business looking to appoint an Engineering Supervisor to lead shift engineering activity and keep operations running at peak efficiency.\n\nThis is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys a fast-paced, high-volume environment and isn’t afraid to lead from the front.\n\nThe Role\n\nYou’ll take full responsibility for engineering performance on shift—leading the team, minimising downtime, and ensuring the site runs safely and efficiently.\n\nSalary: up to £55,000\n\nShift: Mon - Fri days (7am-4pm or 6am-3pm)\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * Lead and manage a team of engineers on shift\n\n * Oversee all planned and reactive maintenance activity\n\n * Minimise downtime and support production targets\n\n * Drive a proactive, preventative maintenance culture\n\n * Support continuous improvement initiatives and engineering projects\n\n * Ensure compliance with H&S and food safety standards\n\n * Act as the senior engineering contact on shift, escalating where required\n\nWhat We’re Looking For\n\n * Experience in an Engineering Supervisor / Team Leader role\n\n * Background in food manufacturing, FMCG, or another regulated environment\n\n * Strong electrical engineering knowledge\n\n * Confident leading teams in a hands-on capacity

Regional Project Manager\nRemote - Home-based in Northern England with weekly site visits and occasional visits to our Head Office in Watford\n\nAbout Us\n\nAt Elmcroft, we are a family-run groundworks specialist with nearly five decades of experience supporting the modular construction sector. From site surveys through to civils construction and final landscaping, we deliver turnkey groundwork and enabling solutions that help our partners bring projects to life. Built on strong relationships, ethical working practices and a commitment to quality, our reputation has been forged through reliable delivery and exceptional service.\n\nWe are now looking for a Regional Project Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm.\n\nThe Benefits\n\n- Salary of up to £100,000 per annum, depending on experience\n- 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays\n- Flexible contract options\n- Discretionary Bonus Plan\n- Car allowance or company vehicle\n- Stakeholder pension scheme\n- Genuine autonomy and career progression\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity for a proven project manager with experience in groundworks or civil engineering to join our growing, successful organisation.\n\nYou’ll be joining us at a particularly exciting moment as we expand our Northern operations, giving you the chance to oversee high-value projects that will strengthen your portfolio and further cement your reputation in the industry.\n\nThe Role\n\nAs a Regional Project Manager, you will lead the delivery and growth of our groundworks projects across Northern England, acting as the senior operational representative for the region.\n\nYou will take strategic ownership of projects valued between £150k and £2m, ensuring they are delivered safely, to project timescales and the highest quality standards. Overseeing a number of Site Managers, you will ensure projects are properly resourced, review programmes, and identify risks early to maintain consistent delivery.\n\nAlongside this, you will take responsibility for commercial performance across the region, protecting margins, reviewing budgets against tender allowances, and working closely with the commercial team to support pricing, variations, and subcontractor strategy.\n\nAdditionally, you will:\n\n- Build and maintain long-term relationships with key regional clients\n- Conduct regular site visits\n- Monitor cash flow, payment applications and aged debt\n- Support pre-construction and tender reviews\n- Mentor Site Managers and develop staff across the region\n- Represent us in client meetings and performance reviews\n\nAbout You\n\nTo be considered as a Regional Project Manager, you will need:\n\n- At least five years’ experience within groundworks or civil engineering projects (subcontractor-side preferred)\n- A proven track record of managing multiple projects and regional project delivery\n- Strong commercial negotiation and cost control skills\n- A commercially focused, autonomous approach with a business-owner mindset\n- A full, valid UK driving licence\n\nOther organisations may call this role Construction Project Manager, Civil Engineering Project Manager, Groundworks Project Manager, Regional Construction Manager, Contracts Manager, or Senior Project Manager.\n\nWebrecruit and Elmcroft Construction Ltd are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.\n\nSo, if you’re ready to take the next step in your career as our Regional Project Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency

Financial controller high growth international retail group £75,000-£83,000 plus bonus Your new company This high‑growth international retail group is experiencing rapid expansion across multiple markets and channels. With a strong brand presence, an ambitious leadership team, and a pipeline for international expansion, the business is scaling at pace. As part of this growth, they are seeking a commercially minded Financial Controller to strengthen the finance function and support strategic decision‑making. Your new role As Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the day‑to‑day financial operations while driving continuous improvement across processes, controls, and reporting. You will lead a growing finance team and act as a key business partner to senior stakeholders across operations, supply chain, merchandising, and international markets. What you'll need to succeed You will be suitably qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with prior experience of working in large complex environments. You will ideally have international exposure. What you'll get in return Alongside a competitive salary, you will also be part of a highly competitive bonus scheme. Working with a high growth business that rewards ambitious individuals and promotes from within. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. # 4759330

Corporate Travel Team Leader – Healthcare Team\n\nRemote | £50,000–£53,000 + excellent benefits\n\nWe’re looking for a highly experienced Corporate Travel Team Leader with a strong background managing Pharmaceutical or Healthcare client accounts. Due to the strict governance, compliance and specialist processes within Pharma travel, previous experience supporting this sector is essential.\n\nA well-established Travel Management Company is launching a new specialist Pharma team, and this is your opportunity to lead it from the front. This position is designed for someone who prefers to be hands off around 75% of the time, focusing on team leadership, operational oversight, client management and service delivery rather than day?to?day booking.\n\nYou’ll manage a globally dispersed team, providing regular coaching, performance management, problem solving and process alignment. You’ll ensure the team follows strict Pharma travel policies, service levels and compliance expectations while consistently delivering a high standard of customer care. As the key escalation point, you’ll handle issues from both clients and internal teams efficiently and professionally.\n\nPlease note: due to the nature of managing a global team, you’ll need to be comfortable with some flexibility around working hours, including attending occasional meetings outside of standard UK business hours.\n\nWhile the role is primarily leadership focused, you will still support the team with complex Pharma itineraries when required. Strong Native Sabre capability is essential, particularly around reissues, exchanges and complex changes, but the core focus is on leading people and owning client relationships rather than operational workload.\n\nThis opportunity is ideal for a senior Team Leader or Operations Lead from a TMC background who thrives in a compliance-driven environment, enjoys developing people and has direct experience supporting Pharmaceutical or Healthcare travel programmes.\n\nThe role is fully remote and offers a salary of £50,000–£53,000 depending on experience, along with excellent benefits including 25 days holiday plus your birthday off, private medical insurance and additional company perks.\n\nTo apply, please apply online, email your CV to (url removed), or call Kelly on (phone number removed) quoting reference KR60548.\n\n#BusinessTravelJobs #PharmaTravel #TravelLeadership

Are you an experienced and motivated Children’s Home Manager ready for your next leadership opportunity?\nThis is a fantastic chance to join a well-established childcare provider known for delivering high-quality care and education to children and young people.\nAs the Registered Children’s Home Manager, you will take full responsibility for the leadership and day-to-day running of a children’s home, ensuring a safe, supportive, and high-quality environment where young people can thrive.\nThis is a full-time, permanent position offering a salary of £55,000 - £70,000, plus benefits. The successful candidate must be willing to register with Ofsted as the Registered Manager.\nKey Responsibilities\n * Lead the daily operations of the children’s home, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements and care standards\n * Create a warm, nurturing, and family-focused environment that promotes children’s wellbeing, development, and education\n * Lead, support, and develop a dedicated staff team, encouraging a positive and collaborative culture\n * Deliver and maintain high standards of care, safeguarding, and quality assurance across the home\n * Oversee staffing, rotas, and resources to ensure effective and consistent service delivery\n * Ensure all policies, procedures, and governance requirements are implemented and maintained\nAbout You:\n * Previously worked as a Children’s Home Manager, Registered Manager, Care Manager, Home Manager, or in a similar leadership role\n * At least 1 year of recent management or supervisory experience within a care setting\n * Minimum 2 years’ recent experience in children’s residential care\n * NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline\n * Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office\n * A full UK driving licence\nWhat’s on Offer\n * Competitive salary of £55,000 – £70,000\n * Flexible working arrangements\n * 32 days annual leave\n * Pension contributions\n * On-site parking\n * Referral programme\n * Welcome bonus upon registration\n * Discretionary bonus following regulatory approval\n * Funding for essential qualifications and ongoing professional development\n * Company vehicle provided if required\n * Staff activity days, team events, and recognition awards\n * Supportive leadership and clear progression opportunities\nThis is a genuine opportunity to take a leading role in a high-quality children’s home and make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.\nImportant Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.\nAdditional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003

Group Supply Chain Manager\n\nLocation: UK (flexible / hybrid working available)\n\nSalary: £75,000 - £95,000 + car allowance + bonus\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nI am currently working with a leading infrastructure and utilities business to recruit a Group Supply Chain Manager to support and enhance their procurement function at a strategic level.\n\nThis is a senior leadership role reporting into the Group Head of Procurement and Supply Chain, where you will play a key part in shaping procurement strategy, driving cost efficiencies, and leading a high-performing team across the business.\n\nIf you are looking for a position where you can influence business-wide decisions, improve processes, and lead from the front in a growing organisation, this is a strong opportunity to make a real impact.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nDevelop and implement procurement strategies, policies, and procedures aligned to business objectives\n\nLead and support a team of procurement professionals, driving performance and collaboration\n\nBuild strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers\n\nOversee supplier sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management\n\nDrive cost savings, efficiency improvements, and value across the supply chain\n\nMonitor market trends and identify opportunities for innovation and improvement\n\nLead strategic sourcing initiatives including supplier consolidation and global sourcing\n\nManage procurement budgets, forecasts, and financial performance\n\nImplement systems and tools to improve procurement efficiency and data visibility\n\nCollaborate with finance, operations, and legal teams to ensure compliance and integration\n\nEstablish supplier performance frameworks, including audits and continuous improvement plans\n\nRequirements\n\nProven experience in a senior procurement or supply chain role\n\nStrong track record of developing and delivering procurement strategies\n\nExperience managing and developing teams\n\nExcellent stakeholder management and communication skills\n\nStrong commercial awareness and negotiation capability\n\nAbility to analyse data and drive strategic decision-making\n\nExperience working in a fast-paced, project or infrastructure-led environment\n\nDesirable\n\nDegree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or similar\n\nProfessional accreditation such as CIPS (or working towards)\n\nExperience implementing procurement systems or digital tools\n\nWhat’s on Offer\n\nCar allowance or company vehicle\n\nBonus scheme\n\nHybrid and flexible working options\n\nOpportunity to influence procurement strategy at group level\n\nLong-term career progression within a growing organisation\n\nTo Apply\n\nIf you are interested in this opportunity, please apply or contact me directly for a confidential discussion

Coffee Engineer\n\nManchester\n\n£42,000 - £48,000 Basic + Senior Role + Job Satisfaction + Training + Progression + Work-Life Balance + Stability + Company Van + Travel + Immediate Start\n\nAre you a Coffee Engineer looking for a role where you can lead from the front and make a real impact? Do you want to join a growing business that values its engineers, offers structured progression, and gives you the opportunity to support and develop a high-performing team?\n\nThis is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly expanding company within the coffee and hydration sector, operating across a regional patch. With continued growth and investment in its people, this business is focused on developing leadership within its engineering teams. You'll play a key role supporting engineers in the field, improving standards, and driving operational excellence while still remaining a hands-on Coffee Engineer.\n\nYour Job As A Coffee Engineer Will Include:\n\n* Supporting and mentoring Field Service Engineers across your region\n\n* Acting as the first point of contact for technical and operational queries\n\n* Attending escalated jobs and providing advanced fault-finding support\n\n* Conducting site audits, coaching visits, and ensuring best practices\n\n* Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance when required\n\n* Supporting customer issue resolution and ensuring high service standards\n\n* Collaborating with service, operations, and training teams to drive improvements\n\nAs A Coffee Engineer You Will Have:\n\n* Strong background in coffee machines, hydration equipment, or similar electro-mechanical systems\n\n* Proven experience as a Field Service Engineer with leadership or senior responsibilities\n\n* Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills\n\n* Strong communication and team support/mentoring ability\n\n* Full UK driving licence (essential)\n\n* Willingness to travel regionally in a field-based role\n\nApply now or contact Billy on (phone number removed) for immediate consideration\n\nKeywords: coffee engineer, senior engineer, field service engineer, coffee machines, hydration equipment, electro-mechanical, fault finding, troubleshooting, maintenance, service delivery, team leader, mentoring, audits, UK wide, remote, field based, engineering leadership, Manchester, Wigan, Liverpool, Bury

Health & Safety Manager\nLocation: North West England\nSalary: £45,000 – £60,000 + Package\n\nWe are a growing specialist contractor delivering external envelope solutions across the UK. With a strong pipeline of remedial and new build projects, we are now looking to appoint an experienced Health & Safety Manager to support operations across the North West.\n\nThis is a key role within the business, offering the opportunity to shape and drive a positive safety culture across a varied portfolio of construction projects.\n\nThe Role\n\nAs Health & Safety Manager, you will take the lead on all health, safety, and compliance matters across multiple sites, ensuring best practice is embedded throughout the business.\n\nYou will work closely with operational teams, providing guidance, support, and oversight across both remedial and new build construction projects.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * Lead and promote a strong health & safety culture across the business\n\n * Conduct regular site inspections and audits across projects in the North West\n\n * Ensure compliance with all relevant health & safety legislation and company policies\n\n * Produce and review RAMS, risk assessments, and method statements\n\n * Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, implementing corrective actions\n\n * Deliver training, toolbox talks, and ongoing guidance to site teams\n\n * Work closely with senior management to continuously improve H&S performance\n\n * Maintain accurate records and ensure full documentation compliance\n\nAbout You\n\n * Proven experience in a Health & Safety role within the construction industry\n\n * Strong working knowledge of UK health & safety legislation\n\n * NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent)\n\n * Experience conducting site audits and managing compliance across multiple sites\n\n * Confident communicator with the ability to influence and engage teams\n\n * Proactive, organised, and detail-oriented approach\n\nWhat’s on Offer\n\n * Competitive salary of £45,000 – £60,000\n\n * Company package (car allowance, pension, etc.)\n\n * Opportunity to work across a diverse range of construction projects\n\n * Join a growing business with a strong order book\n\n * Autonomy to make a real impact on health & safety standards

Bid Manager / Preconstruction Project Manager or Assistant Bid Manager– Construction / Building – North West - Hybrid / remote working role.\n\nOpportunity for an already experienced Bid Manager or for someone to transfer experience from a Design Manager, QS, Planner or Project Manager role into a full time Bid Manager / Preconstruction Project Manager role.\n\nAlso open to consider someone already at Bid Manager level or Assistant Bid Manager.\n\nDue to a strong pipeline this is an exciting opportunity to join one of the UK’s largest privately owned building main contractors.\n\nRole:\n\nAs Bid Manager your role will include:\n\nReporting to the Preconstruction Manager, the successful person will demonstrate true leadership and manage both internal and external resources to deliver successful bids, on time, within budget and to the highest quality, ensuring our customers’ expectations are met and, wherever possible, exceeded. Essentially project managing the preconstruction bid process.\n\nWith a proven track record of successful projects, you will be responsible for leading two-stage/negotiated tenders for projects ranging in value from £10m to £100m across a range of sectors, including Education, Leisure, Health, Blue Light, transport and Commercial.\n\n * Ensure that all costs on the project are in accordance with the project scope, the customer’s requirements and current legislation.\n\n * Collaborate with the wider preconstruction team to secure and convert tender projects.\n\n * Create robust accurate cost plans through the various design gateways up to target price.\n\n * Guide the design team and inform the customer with respect to affordability.\n\n * Use technical experience to identify opportunities and risks along with solutions to add value.\n\n * Collaborate with the project team to identify and value alternative design solutions where required and present to the customer for review.\n\n * Support the design discipline by costing change control items as identified and track through the RIBA Stages.\n\n * Complete or manage project take–offs to the required level of detail (SMM7/NRM2/building quants).\n\n * Provide a complete and robust cost information pack during the substantiation process to the commercial build team at handover, to include completed comparisons, bills of quantities, tender book and quotations.\n\n * Lead the procurement schedule and build supply chain interaction and relationships.\n\n * Review the performance of supply chain partners with the operations team.\n\n * Collaborate with the design lead to capture and include design fees in the tender summary book (consultants, statutory authorities, surveys, schedules, and the like).\n\n * Assist in the change control process, identifying design changes between RIBA stages, advising on the impact of the change and approximate cost.\n\n * Carry out cost assessments on alternative design solutions to inform the final design and project/customer budget.\n\nRequirements:\n\nTo be considered for this Bid Manager / Preconstruction Project Manager role you must meet the following criteria:\n\n- Knowledge of Building Sector.\n- Previous employment as a Bid Manager, Preconstruction Project Manager or a Design Manager, QS, Planner, Project Manager or similar.\n\n- Previous experience / knowledge in building sector projects such as Commercial, Leisure, Mixed Use, Residential, Apartment Blocks, Student Accommodation, Hotels, Extra Care Housing, MOJ, Industrial, Education or Healthcare.\n- Previous Main Contractor employment\n- Good communication skills.\n- Relevant industry qualification (Degree / HND / HNC etc).\n\nRemuneration:\n\nThe successful Bid Manager will receive:\n\nCar Allowance\nBonus\n\nTo be considered for this vacancy or to find out more information please apply now.\n\nServices advertised by Talk Recruitment are that of an employment business and/or agency.\n\nIf you have not had a reply on your application within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion

Ideas | People | Trust\n\nWe’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world.\n\nWe work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them.\n\nWe’ll broaden your horizons \n\nOur Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients’ affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they’re experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details – all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you’ll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry.\n\nWe’ll help you succeed \n\nLeading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships.\n\nIn Transaction Services, you will have the opportunity to support a range of clients by providing due diligence services to support them through events such as acquisitions, sale processes and capital markets transactions. We help to deliver successful transaction outcomes through our data-driven insights and commercial acumen.\n\nYou’ll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with BDO directors and partners to help businesses effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with.\n\nTechnical Skills\n\nThorough working knowledge of Transaction Services activities\n\nACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. \n\nPrevious staff supervision or management experience.\n\nExcellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word, Powerpoint and Excel.\n\nSelf-starting individual who is comfortable working independently and as part of a team.\n\nExcellent interpersonal skills.\n\nDemonstrates a pro-active approach to their continuous development\n\nYou’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand.\n\nAt BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development.\n\nWe’re in it together\n\nMutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.\n\nOur agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.\n\nWe know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO.\n\nWe’re looking forward to the future \n\nAt BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy.\n\nOur success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions\n\nWe’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.\n\n#LI-RW1\n#TJ-RW1

Assistant Branch Manager\n\n📍 Manchester (Fully Office-Based)\n 💰 £38,000 per annum\n\nWe are currently recruiting for an experienced Assistant Branch Manager to join a well-established banking organisation in Manchester. This is a key role within the branch, responsible for overseeing daily operations, supporting team performance, and ensuring high standards of customer service, compliance, and operational control.\n\nThe Role\n\nWorking closely with the Area Branch Manager, you will take joint responsibility for the smooth and efficient running of the branch. You will play a hands-on role in managing operations, supervising staff, and ensuring adherence to regulatory and internal procedures.\n\nIn the absence of the Area Branch Manager, you will take full operational responsibility for the branch.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nOversee day-to-day branch operations, ensuring operational excellence and efficiency\nAct as Line Manager for Personal Bankers and Cashiers, driving performance and productivity\nSupervise cash operations, including control and authorisation of transactions\nMaintain joint custody of cash, security items, and branch keys, ensuring adherence to control procedures\nEnsure full compliance with AML, KYC, and UK banking regulations\nAuthorise transactions and monitor account activity in line with delegated authority\nOversee account opening/closing processes and maintain accurate documentation\nManage loan administration, including documentation, monitoring, and file maintenance\nSupport the preparation and assessment of credit proposals and lending decisions\nHandle customer queries and complaints, ensuring excellent service standards\nConduct reconciliations of internal and external accounts\nSupport branch audits, controls, and reporting requirements\nEnsure smooth coordination with internal departments including Operations, Compliance, and Head Office\nMaintain high standards of branch presentation, security, and data protection\n\nAbout You\n\nStrong experience in retail banking operations\nGood understanding of AML, KYC, and risk controls within UK banking\nProven ability to manage and lead a small team\nExperience in cash management, account operations, and branch controls\nKnowledge of loan processing and credit documentation\nExcellent organisational skills and attention to detail\nStrong communication skills with a customer-focused approach\nAbility to work independently and take ownership of branch operations\n\nWhat's on Offer\n\nSalary of £38,000 per annum\nOpportunity to step into a key leadership role within branch operations\nExposure to a broad range of banking functions including operations, compliance, and lending\nStable, full-time position based fully onsite in Manchester

A well-established and growing organisation is seeking an experienced Financial Director to lead its finance function of a new entity and ensure strong financial governance, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance across the business. This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing day-to-day financial operations while driving continuous improvement and maintaining high standards across the finance team.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * Lead and manage the finance function, ensuring strong financial control, governance, and compliance across the organisation\n\n * Oversee day-to-day financial operations including sales ledger, purchase ledger, credit control, and banking activities\n\n * Take ownership of month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness\n\n * Develop, implement, and continuously improve robust financial controls, policies, and governance frameworks\n\n * Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, accounting standards, and statutory reporting requirements\n\n * Lead the preparation and delivery of annual statutory accounts and coordinate the year-end audit process\n\n * Manage relationships with external auditors, system providers, and other professional partners\n\n * Provide high-quality financial reporting, analysis, and insight to support senior leadership and strategic decision-making\n\n * Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce manual work, and enhance financial systems and reporting\n\n * Monitor performance and quality standards across the finance team, driving a culture of accountability and continuous improvement\n\n * Lead, mentor, and develop a team of finance professionals, fostering a high-performing and service-focused environment\n\nSkills & Experience\n\n * Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)\n\n * Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role within a growing or complex organisation\n\n * Strong understanding of financial controls, governance frameworks, and statutory reporting\n\n * Experience managing transactional finance teams and operational finance functions\n\n * Demonstrated ability to improve financial processes, systems, and reporting frameworks\n\n * Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills\n\n * Ability to operate strategically while remaining close to operational delivery\n\n * Must have a background working in the property sector (ideally PBSA but not essential)\n\nWhat’s on Offer\n\n * Senior leadership role within a growing and dynamic organisation\n\n * Opportunity to shape and strengthen the finance function and governance frameworks\n\n * Competitive salary and benefits package\n\n * 100% office based on the outskirts of the City Centre of Manchester.\n\nOnly relevant candidates will be contacted

Our client is an expanding design business that has recently won several new long term contracts. On the back of this, we're recruiting a Systems Engineer with a complex engineering projects background to be responsible for full system life cycles from defining customer requirements, developing System Specifications, identifying and demonstrating relevant industry standards through to reliability, availability, and maintenance, safety and system disposal. You'll be given the autonomy to progress projects as you see fit managing through a matrix system several design engineers. To suit this role you need to have experience in a tightly regulated industry with exacting regulatory standards (aviation, rail, defence, nuclear, etc.)\n\nSystems Engineer - Responsibilities and Stakeholders - Project Manager, Defence, Rail, Automotive, Nuclear, Aerospace\n\n* Sales and Business Development (and Customer) - to correctly and fully define customer requirements and expectations.\n* Project Management - to provide accurate and timely information to support PM activities.\n* Software Team - to ensure a full and accurate two-way flow of information for specification, testing, integration and validation of the software elements of a system.\n* Hardware Team - to ensure a full and accurate two-way flow of information for specification, testing, integration and validation of the hardware elements of a system.\n* Systems Lead Engineer - to take direction from and provide support to Systems Lead to provide full and timely information as required.\n* System Team to work as part of a larger team in progressing projects, assessing information, receiving guidance and providing constructive feedback to junior members.\n* Product Safety Team - to ensure that Product Safety (and hence Product Acceptance) requirements are fully understood and integrated into requirements, costs and plans.\n* Operations Team - to ensure suitable two-way communication with Ops Team to establish cost estimates, manufacturing processes and other relevant requirements to accurately define the System.\n\nSystems Engineer - Skills and Abilities - Project Manager, Defence, Rail, Automotive, Nuclear, Aerospace\n\n* An engineering qualification.\n* Experience in a project management or systems engineering role within a highly regulated industry (rail; automotive; defence; aerospace; nuclear).\n* An ability to take a top-down approach to systems design taking account of various methodologies.\n* Inter-personal skills, in particular, the ability to work with staff and customers at all levels and generate positive, open relationships.\n\nSystems Engineer, Project Manager, Defence, Rail, Automotive, Nuclear, Aerospace\n\nIf this role could appeal please do apply now

We're not just another manufacturer - we're proud to design and build specialist equipment for the aerospace industry, supporting some of the world's most advanced engineering projects.\n\nWe're now seeking a strategic, driven, and forward-thinking Purchasing Manager to lead our purchasing and supply chain function. You'll play a vital role in ensuring our precision-engineered products reach customers efficiently, cost-effectively, and to the highest quality standards.\n\nThis is your opportunity to take ownership of a pivotal function within a growing, innovative business - where your ideas will have a direct impact on performance, profitability, and future growth.\n\nAs Purchasing Manager, typical responsibilities will be to: -\n\nLead and design purchasing and supply chain strategies that support aerospace operations.\nBuild and maintain strong supplier partnerships - negotiating terms and ensuring top-tier performance.\nLead and develop a team of three.\nForecast market trends, pricing, and demand to drive smart, data-led decisions.\nOptimise stock levels, streamline inventory systems, and ensure seamless material flow across production.\nCollaborate with Sales and Finance to balance cost, quality, and availability across the business.\nIdentify opportunities for efficiency, sustainability, and continuous improvement.The Purchasing Manager will be commercially sharp, strategically focused, and ready to lead from the front. You will know what great looks like in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and thrive on creating value through smart procurement and supplier excellence.\n\nThe successful candidate will: -\n\nHave experience in a purchasing or supply chain role within manufacturing - aerospace experience is a strong advantage.\nBe experienced in vendor management and supplier performance improvement.\nStrong negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills.\nHave MCIPS or be working towards.\nHave experience implementing systems that improve efficiency, quality, and cost control.On offer: -\n\n4-day working week - because productivity and work-life balance can go hand in hand.\nSalary to £60,000\nCompany car\n22.5 days holiday + bank holidays - increasing by 3 days with service\nExcellent matched pension scheme\nHealth & wellbeing initiatives\nContinuous professional development & support for MCIPS\nFlexible holiday scheme (buy/sell up to one week)Interested? To apply for this opportunity please follow the 'apply now' link to send your CV to Emma Brighouse at Morgan Ryder Associates.\n\nAt Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.\n\nWe recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.\n\nOur commitment:\n\nEqual opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic. \n\nPlease note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes

Field Based Generator Engineer (Clear Progression into Management)\n\nYou can be based in or around the following areas: Manchester, Bolton, Warrington, Wigan, Macclesfield, Stoke-on-Trent, Crewe, Chester\n\n£45,000 - £55,000 + Overtime (1.5x after 5pm, Saturday 1.5x, Sunday 2x) + Progression in to a Team Lead role + 25 days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Company Vehicle Provided + Fuel Card + Pension + Company Phone\n\nAre you an Engineer with experience working on diesel Generators seeking a role offering the unique opportunity to shape and one day lead your own team?\n\nDo you want to join a rapidly expanding yet tight-knit team that truly cares about their employees where everyone pulls together?\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity to join a HV / Independent Connections Provider as it expands its operations into generator servicing and maintenance. As the first key hire on this side of the business, you will have the unique opportunity to shape your team as it grows.\n\nThe company have seen continued growth, and with an ambitious 5 year plan in place, they are now looking for a Generator Engineer to shape their growing team, progressing into a Team Lead and eventually a management position overseeing the department.\n\nThis is a fantastic opportunity to join a tight-knit market leading company offering the unique opportunity to build your own team as the business continues to expand.\n\nThe Role:\n\nField Based Engineering Technician responsible for the service and maintenance of diesel generators\nAbility to shape the generator side of the business as it grows, serving as the key technical figure\nProgression into a Team Lead and eventually management role overseeing the generator department \n40 hour work week, with opportunity to boost earnings through overtime, weekend work and occasional stays away\n\nThe Person:\nMaintenance experience on diesel generators\nLooking for the opportunity to shape the future of a department\nFull Uk driving license\n Reference Number: (phone number removed)\n\nTo apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Alfie Derrick at Rise Technical Recruitment.\n\nRise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.\n\nThe salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.\n\nWe are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

Ideas | People | Trust \n\nWe’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today’s changing world. \n\nOur clients are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. \n\nWe’ll broaden your horizons \n\nThe Business Services and Outsourcing team are essential to meeting our clients' evolving requirements. As well as delivering long-term, sustainable value to businesses by providing a range of solutions such as accounting, payroll and compliance services, they also play a key role in tying together many of our services across BDO both domestically and internationally. By building deep and meaningful relationships with a range of clients from ambitious entrepreneurial SMEs to large multi-national groups, our BS&O team don’t just advise on their specific business challenges, they open doors for other teams to provide our firm’s wider service offering. To succeed in this agile environment, you’ll need to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and initiative. In return, you’ll have the opportunity for progression, and the chance to develop in one of the industry’s most exciting and varied roles. \n\nWe’ll help you succeed \n\nOur clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. \n\nYou’ll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you’ll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. \n\nOverview\n\nAs a Manager, you’ll play a key role in leading the team and ensuring the smooth delivery of services to our clients. Our clients value the quality of our advice, which stems from strong relationships and a deep understanding of their businesses.\n\nYou’ll manage day-to-day team operations, support senior colleagues, and oversee the review of statutory financial statements, financial reporting for various entities, corporate tax services, and ad-hoc advisory work. You’ll also contribute to strategic growth, coach junior staff, and support business development and commercial performance.\n\nThis role offers the chance to build on your financial reporting and technical expertise within a collaborative and supportive team. You’ll receive high-quality training and development to help you succeed.\n\nWe work with a wide range of clients, primarily owner-managed and SME businesses, across various sectors. Our work spans UK GAAP and IFRS frameworks, including financial statement preparation and advisory projects.\n\nYou'll be someone with:\n\nQualified ACA, ACCA or equivalent.\n\nPrevious experience in a management role.\n\nStrong working knowledge of UK and international reporting standards (including UK GAAP and UK-adopted IFRS) and related financial reporting requirements.\n\nPrevious experience preparing and reviewing statutory accounts.\n\nBusiness development experience - able to contribute to the identification and conversion of opportunities to services.\n\nYou’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. \n\nAt BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. \n\nWe’re in it together \n\nMutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. \n\nWe can provide the best support for our clients and people when we’re working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. \n\nWe know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. \n\nWe’re looking forward to the future \n\nAt BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. \n\nOur success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. \n\nWe’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better

Project Manager – Bar & Kitchen Installations\n\n📍 Manchester (Nationwide Travel Required)\n🕒 Full-Time\n\nReports to: Senior Contracts Manager\n\nAbout Us\n\nWe are a leading hospitality and leisure fit-out specialist, delivering high-quality, innovative, and cost-effective solutions across the UK. Our expertise spans the design, manufacture, and installation of cutting-edge bars, commercial kitchens, restaurants, and luxury hospitality spaces.\n\nWorking with some of the most recognisable names in the industry, we create bespoke environments that combine style, functionality, and durability.\n\nThe Role\n\nWe are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the delivery of bar and kitchen installation projects from initial site mobilisation through to final handover.\n\nThis is a hands-on role requiring strong site presence, technical understanding, and excellent leadership skills to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * Project Delivery: Manage the full lifecycle of installations, including planning, scheduling, logistics, and quality assurance\n\n * Site Coordination: Lead on-site operations, supervising subcontractors, trades, and fitters\n\n * Client Interface: Act as the primary on-site contact, ensuring expectations are managed and met\n\n * Supplier & Subcontractor Management: Coordinate deliveries, materials, and services to maintain programme timelines\n\n * Health & Safety: Enforce H&S procedures and ensure full compliance with legislation and company standards\n\n * Budget Control: Monitor costs, manage variations, and ensure projects remain within budget\n\n * Programme Management: Develop and maintain project timelines, adapting to changes where required\n\n * Quality Assurance: Ensure all work meets drawings, specifications, and high-quality finish standards\n\n * Handover & Aftercare: Manage snagging, final sign-off, and post-completion support\n\nAbout You\n\n * Proven experience as a Project Manager within hospitality fit-out, bar, or commercial kitchen installations\n\n * Strong understanding of kitchen/bar construction, M&E coordination, and bespoke joinery/metalwork\n\n * Excellent leadership and communication skills\n\n * Ability to manage multiple teams and workstreams simultaneously\n\n * Proactive, hands-on, and solutions-focused approach\n\n * Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines\n\n * Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide\n\nDesirable:\n\n * SMSTS\n\n * CSCS (Manager Card)\n\n * First Aid certification\n\nWhat We Offer\n\n * Competitive salary (depending on experience)\n\n * Company car allowance\n\n * Company laptop and mobile phone\n\n * Company pension (after 3 months)\n\n * Private healthcare (after probation)\n\n * Performance-based bonus scheme (after 12 months)\n\n * 32 days holiday (including bank holidays)\n\n * Opportunity to work on high-profile hospitality projects\n\n * Supportive and collaborative working environment

Regional Director (Adult Care) Can be based anywhere within travel distance of Midlands, North West, Cambridgeshire • Competitive Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 plus up to 25% discretionary notice period. Transforming PLC is a leading UK provider of supported living and complex needs services, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions and behaviours of concern. We’re recruiting a Regional Director to lead the North Region. This role will drive service growth, quality, compliance, and operational excellence across multiple services. Key Responsibilities • Lead and grow services across the region, • Ensure high-quality, person-centred, trauma-informed support, • Deliver strong CQC compliance and regulatory performance, • Oversee Registered Managers and multidisciplinary teams, • Manage budgets, business planning, and commercial performance, • Senior leadership experience in health & social care or supported living, • Strong understanding of complex needs, autism, learning disabilities, PBS, safeguarding, • Proven ability to manage multisite services and drive high performance, • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, • Competitive salary + benefits If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to complete your application and provide any other supporting documents. You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please. Other suitable skills and experience include Regional Director, Operations Director, Director of Care, Head of Operations, Area Director, Regional Operations Manager, Head of Supported Living, Service Director, Divisional Director, Registered Manager, Senior Operations Manager, Director of Adult Services, Clinical Services Director

Your new company \nHays are recruiting for a Client Relationship Manager in Manchester City Centre. The CRM will be responsible for engaging warm leads, nurturing prospective clients, and converting inbound enquiries into qualified appointments. This is a fast‑paced, people‑focused role ideal for someone ambitious, commercially driven, and confident speaking to new clients daily. The role plays a vital part in supporting business growth through exceptional relationship building, consistent follow‑up, and accurate CRM management. This is a fully office-based role. \n\nYour new role \nThe successful candidate will: \n\nReceive, prioritise, and respond to warm leads generated through marketing, referrals, and inbound channels.\nProactively contact prospective clients via phone, email, and messaging to understand their needs.\nConvert warm leads into booked appointments, consultations, or sales opportunities for advisors. \nFollow structured lead‑nurturing processes to maximise conversion rates.\nBuild rapport quickly and professionally with prospective clients to create trust and confidence.\nAsk discovery questions to assess suitability and align client needs with the service offering.\nMaintain regular communication and follow‑up to ensure a high-quality client experience from first contact.\nLog all interactions, follow-ups, and outcomes in the CRM system accurately and promptly.\nManage lead pipelines, ensuring no opportunity is missed or left un-contacted.\nTrack conversion metrics and lead progress.\nUse CRM insights to improve conversion performance and client engagement strategy.\nWork closely with the wider commercial, marketing, and operations teams to ensure seamless handover of booked appointments or new clients.\nProvide feedback on lead quality, trends, and client needs to support continuous improvement.\nContribute to the development of scripts, outreach strategies, and conversion processes.\nDemonstrate a proactive and ambitious approach to hitting and exceeding conversion targets.\nBring energy, resilience, and ownership to the role with a focus on progression.\nIdentify opportunities to improve efficiency, automate touchpoints, and enhance client experience.What you'll need to succeed \n\nStrong communication skills with confidence speaking to people daily.\nConsultative approach with excellent questioning and listening skills.\nHighly organised, able to manage large volumes of leads and conversations.\nTarget-driven with a commercial mindset and a desire to achieve results.\nAbility to build rapport quickly and handle objections professionally.\nFamiliarity with CRM systems and lead‑tracking processes.\nSelf-motivated, ambitious, and eager to grow within the role.\nExperience in client relationship management, lead generation, inside sales, or customer success desirable.\nBackground in a client-facing, outbound calling, or warm‑lead conversion environment is advantageous.\nComfortable working to KPIs in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.\nStrong digital literacy, ideally including CRM or marketing automation tools.What you'll get in return \nSalary is £35,000 - £40,000 + bonus dependent on experience, excellent culture, office and working environment. Opportunity for study and career progression. \n\nWhat you need to do now \nIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. \n\nHays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Senior Associate Building Surveyor / Operations Lead / Director - Manchester\n\nA fast growing, multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Chartered Building Surveyor to step into a key leadership role within their newly established Manchester city centre office.\nThis is an exciting opportunity to join a business who have achieved significant growth in the last few years. With substantial new projects and future growth plans on the horizon, there is an opportunity to add a dynamic and ambitious senior member to the team in Manchester, working directly with the Partner.\n\nYou will be joining a consultancy with a strong national presence, and a clear focus on developing and promoting high performing individuals.\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nJoin a newly established Manchester office (circa 18 months old) with a current team of 10, set to grow across Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, and Project Management.\nStep into an Operations Lead position, supporting the Partner in driving the business forward and identifying new business opportunities in the North West.\nBe part of a consultancy with a strong ethical and sustainability focus.\nJoin during a period of significant growth, with turnover having doubled in recent years and further expansion planned.The Role\n\nManage a select portfolio of projects across a range of sectors\nSupport the day to day operations of the team\nContribute to business development, helping to win new work and grow existing client relationships\nPlay a key role in raising the company's profile across the North West\nEngage with key clients and stakeholders\nSupport financial performance, including invoicing, cash flow, and project tracking\nMentor and develop junior staff, contributing to team growth and capabilityAbout You\n\nMRICS Chartered Building Surveyor with significant consultancy experience\nProven track record in project delivery and client facing roles\nCommercially aware with an interest in business development and growth\nAmbitious and motivated to step into senior management responsibility\nStrong leadership potential with the ability to support and develop a teamWhy This Role?\n\nOpportunity to join a growing City Centre office at an early stage\nClear route into Partner level progression\nWork within a collaborative, non-corporate environment\nBe part of a business that actively promotes from within\nExposure to high profile, competitive project winsPackage\n\nNegotiable depending on level and experience\nCar allowance\nStrong long term progression opportunitiesThis is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Building Surveyor ready to step up into a more strategic, leadership focused role within a growing and forward thinking consultancy.\n\nFor a confidential discussion, please contact Gemma Gill at Calibre Search on (phone number removed).\n\nCalibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business

An opportunity to own the end‑to‑end packaging strategy for a major UK food manufacturing site, driving innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence across the full product range. This is a highly visible, cross‑functional role where you'll act as the packaging subject‑matter expert, influencing design, sourcing, compliance, and cost.\n\nClient Details\n\nMichael Page is partnering with a major UK food manufacturing business to recruit a Packaging Lead for its Manchester‑based site. This is a fourth‑generation, family‑owned organisation employing over 12,000 colleagues across multiple UK manufacturing locations, supplying much‑loved food products throughout the UK and Ireland.\n\nDescription\n\nAs Packaging Lead, you will take full ownership of the end‑to‑end packaging process for the site's complete product range. Working cross‑functionally, you will drive optimisation, innovation, and sustainability across packaging design, specification, sourcing, and execution.\n\nThis is a highly visible role, acting as the packaging subject‑matter expert for the site and wider business.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nPartner closely with NPD, Supply Chain, Operations, Technical, and Commercial teams to develop and deliver effective and sustainable packaging solutions\nLead the sourcing of packaging materials, including supplier negotiation, cost management, and relationship building\nOwn and maintain packaging specifications, ensuring compliance with product, customer, and legislative requirements\nDrive packaging innovation and renovation, covering formats, designs, and materials\nPlan and execute packaging trials in collaboration with NPD and Operations\nDevelop and deliver initiatives to reduce packaging waste and improve recyclability, reusability, and the use of renewable materials\nTrain and support internal teams on packaging standards, handling, and sustainability awareness\nAct as the packaging lead and key contact during product launches, changes, and seasonal campaigns\nManage and control the packaging budget for the site \n\nProfile\n\nThe successful candidate is likely to demonstrate:\n\nProven experience in a packaging‑focused role within FMCG (food manufacturing highly advantageous)\nStrong knowledge of packaging materials, formats, and print processes\nSolid project management capability, with experience delivering multiple initiatives simultaneously\nConfidence working in customer‑facing and supplier‑management environments\nExcellent organisational and time‑management skills\nA collaborative, cross‑functional working style\nAbility to perform well under pressure and meet tight deadlines\nWorking knowledge of packaging legislation and compliance requirements\nA proactive, confident approach with the ability to challenge existing processes and drive improvement \n\nJob Offer\n\nSalary circa £50,000\nHybrid working\nEnhanced employer pension contribution\n25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Michael Page are looking for an experienced National Payroll Lead Director to lead and transform payroll operations across the UK and offshore delivery centres. You will be responsible for strategic leadership, operational oversight, compliance, client relationships, team development, ensuring efficient, compliant and scalable payroll services.\n\nClient Details\n\nThis is an opportunity to lead a national payroll function in a highly respected, people-focused firm. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping payroll strategy, improving processes, and mentoring a talented team while making a real difference to clients and colleagues.\n\nDescription\n\nThe key responsibilities of a National Payroll Lead Director will include:\n\nStrategic Leadership and Governance:\n\nSteer the national payroll service line, aligning strategy across offices.\nOwn and evolve the end-to-end payroll operating model.\nLead change, transformation, and automation initiatives.\nDefine and implement payroll offshoring strategy in collaboration with leadership.\nRepresent payroll in firm-wide governance, advisory panels, and market forums.\nOversee payroll vendor relationships and system performance.Operational Oversight\n\nMonitor and manage payroll team performance (UK & offshore).\nRebalance workload between onshore and offshore teams.\nManage outsourced bureau operations and ensure compliance.\nHandle escalations, complex queries, and high-risk payroll matters.\nApprove payroll reports and ensure quality control across offices.Compliance & Risk Management\n\nEnsure compliance with UK payroll legislation (HMRC, RTI, pensions, GDPR).\nMaintain payroll offshoring risk framework, business continuity, and quality assurance.\nMonitor engagement risks and ensure consistent onshore/offshore delivery.Client Relationship and Advisory\n\nMaintain senior client relationships, acting as the primary contact for key clients.\nAdvise on payroll software, compliance, and operational efficiency.\nHandle sensitive client scenarios and ensure satisfaction at all times.Systems and Data Management\n\nImplementing and upgrading payroll systems, ensuring they meet operational and compliance needs and are compatible with other required platforms, and are suitable for offshore delivery.\nEvaluate and implement new technologies, to improve efficiency and reporting, including automation that reduces UK processing effort and supports offshore scale.\nManaging data integrity, including client codes, KYC procedures, and engagement documentation, ensuring appropriate controls for offshore access and processing.\nDriving reporting improvements, such as timesheet tracking, billing metrics, and KPI dashboards, including offshore utilisation, and quality.Team Leadership and Development\n\nLead and mentor UK and offshore payroll teams.\nFoster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.\nSupport staff career progression, including transitions to advisory or specialist roles.\nDevelop offshore training pathways and uplift team capability. \n\nProfile\n\nThe successful National Payroll Lead Director will have:\n\nProven experience leading national or multi-regional payroll functions within an Accountancy practice or Bureau.\nExperience managing high-volume payroll bureaus or offshore delivery centres.\nTrack record of end-to-end payroll operating model ownership, including offshore teams.\nStrong background in payroll compliance, HMRC legislation, pensions, RTI, GDPR, and statutory reporting.\nExperience in payroll transformation, digitisation, and adoption of new technologies.\nExcellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.\nAbility to manage complex escalations and high-risk payroll issues.Job Offer\n\nA salary up to £90,000 per annum + bonus\nHybrid working - 3 days in office, 2 days working from home\n37.5 hours working week with flexible start and finish times\n33 days holidays including bank holidays with option to buy and sell 5 per year\nGenuine opportunities to progress and scale within a top Accountancy firm\nGroup life assurance and pension\nExclusive discounts\nEmployee Assistance Programmes\nPlus much more

Operations Director – Passive Fire (Nationwide)\n North England (Ideally Sheffield-based) with Nationwide Coverage\n £80,000 – £85,000 + Car Allowance\n\nAn established Facilities Management organisation is seeking an experienced Operations Director – Passive Fire to lead and develop their nationwide passive fire division. This is a senior leadership role offering the opportunity to shape strategy, drive operational excellence, and oversee large-scale compliance-focused projects across the UK.\n\nWorking in partnership with a leading agency, this position is ideally suited to a driven and commercially aware professional with a strong background in passive fire protection and team leadership.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nSet and deliver the overall operational strategy for the passive fire division, aligning with wider business objectives and growth plans\nLead the end-to-end delivery of passive fire projects nationwide, ensuring all works are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards\nEnsure full compliance with current fire safety legislation, third-party accreditation requirements, and industry best practices (e.g. FIRAS, BM TRADA)\nOversee audit processes, quality assurance programmes, and site inspections to maintain consistent standards across all regions\nBuild, lead, and develop a high-performing national team, including Contracts Managers, Supervisors, and site-based operatives\nImplement training and development plans to upskill teams and maintain competency in line with regulatory requirements\nAct as the senior point of contact for key clients, developing long-term relationships and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and retention\nWork closely with commercial teams on tender submissions, pricing strategies, and contract negotiations to secure new business\nMonitor financial performance across projects, managing budgets, forecasting, and ensuring profitability targets are met or exceeded\nIdentify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect the business and ensure continuity of service\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives, introducing efficiencies in processes, systems, and resource planning\nCollaborate with other business units within the FM organisation to ensure integrated service delivery across contracts\nProvide regular reporting to senior leadership on operational performance, KPIs, compliance metrics, and growth opportunit\nRequirements:\n\nExtensive experience (typically 8–10+ years) within passive fire protection, with a strong track record in senior operational or director-level roles\nIn-depth technical knowledge of passive fire measures including fire stopping, compartmentation, fire doors, and fire protection systems\nStrong understanding of UK fire safety legislation and guidance, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order and relevant British Standards\nProven experience managing large-scale, multi-site contracts across a national footprint within the FM, construction, or specialist fire protection sectors\nDemonstrable leadership experience managing and developing large teams, including senior managers, with the ability to build high-performing, accountable cultures\nExperience working with third-party accreditation schemes such as FIRAS, BM TRADA, or equivalent, with a clear understanding of audit and compliance processes\nCommercially astute with experience in P&L responsibility, budget management, cost control, and driving profitability across business units\nStrong experience in client relationship management, particularly with Tier 1 contractors, public sector frameworks, housing associations, or blue-chip clients\nProven ability to contribute to and win new business, including involvement in tendering, bid writing, and strategic growth initiatives\nExcellent knowledge of health & safety legislation and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of HSEQ across all operations\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and implement effective solutions\nExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage at board level as well as across operational teams\nFull UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide as required\nWhat’s on Offer:\n\nCompetitive salary of £80,000 – £85,000\nCar allowance\nOpportunity to lead a growing national division\nCareer progression within a forward-thinking organisation\nThis is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious professional looking to make a significant impact within a reputable and expanding FM business

Contracts Manager – Hospitality Fit-Out\n\n📍 UK-Wide Projects (Manchester HQ)\n🕒 Full-Time\n\nAbout Us\n\nWe are a leading specialist in hospitality and leisure fit-out, delivering innovative, high-end interiors for restaurants, bars, commercial kitchens, hotels, and stadia hospitality projects across the UK.\n\nRenowned for our craftsmanship, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence, we manage the full project lifecycle—from concept and design through to manufacture and final installation.\n\nThe Role\n\nWe are seeking an experienced and motivated Contracts Manager with a strong background in hospitality fit-out to join our growing operations team.\n\nThis is a key leadership role where you will oversee multiple high-spec projects, ensuring exceptional standards in quality, compliance, and client satisfaction across all stages of delivery.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nProject Oversight\n\n * Manage multiple bar, kitchen, and hospitality fit-out projects from pre-start to completion\n\n * Ensure delivery to programme, budget, and specification\n\nHospitality Expertise\n\n * Apply specialist knowledge of commercial kitchens, bar systems, joinery, and M&E integration\n\nClient Management\n\n * Act as the primary point of contact, building and maintaining strong client relationships\n\nTeam Coordination\n\n * Lead and coordinate site managers, subcontractors, and installation teams\n\nProgramme Control\n\n * Develop and manage project programmes, identifying risks and maintaining progress\n\nCommercial Support\n\n * Monitor budgets and variations, working closely with QS and commercial teams\n\nCompliance & Safety\n\n * Ensure adherence to CDM regulations, H&S standards, and industry best practice\n\nQuality Assurance\n\n * Conduct site inspections to ensure high standards and alignment with design intent\n\nReporting\n\n * Provide regular updates to senior management and proactively flag risks\n\nAbout You\n\n * Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager within hospitality fit-out\n\n * Strong technical understanding of:\n\n * Commercial kitchens\n\n * Bar installations\n\n * Bespoke joinery\n\n * M&E coordination\n\n * Excellent organisational and multitasking skills\n\n * Strong client-facing and negotiation abilities\n\n * Commercially aware, with experience working alongside QS and estimating teams\n\n * Hands-on, proactive, and solutions-focused approach\n\n * Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide\n\nDesirable:\n\n * SMSTS\n\n * CSCS (Manager Card)\n\n * First Aid certification\n\nWhat We Offer\n\nCompetitive salary (DOE)\n\nCompany vehicle or car allowance\n\nLaptop, mobile phone, and expenses\n\nCompany pension (after 3 months)\n\nPrivate healthcare (after probation)\n\nPerformance-based bonus scheme\n\n32 days holiday (including bank holidays)\n\nOpportunity to work on high-profile hospitality projects\n\nSupportive, fast-paced, and collaborative environment

Project Manager – Bar & Kitchen Installations\nLocation: Manchester (Nationwide Travel)\nType: Full-time\nReports to: Senior Contracts Manager\nSalary £52,000 + Car Allowance\nAbout Us\nThey deliver high-end hospitality fit-outs across the UK, specialising in bespoke bars, commercial kitchens, and premium restaurant spaces. From design to installation, they create standout environments for leading brands.\nThe Role\nThey are looking for a hands-on Project Manager to lead bar and kitchen installations from start to finish. You’ll manage on-site activity, coordinate teams, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to a high standard.\nWhat You’ll Do\n * Manage full project lifecycle from mobilisation to handover\n * Lead site operations, coordinating trades and subcontractors\n * Act as the main client contact on-site\n * Oversee suppliers, materials, and logistics\n * Ensure H&S compliance at all times\n * Control budgets and manage variations\n * Maintain project programmes and timelines\n * Deliver high-quality finishes and smooth handovers\nAbout You\n * Experience in hospitality fit-out, bar, or kitchen installations\n * Strong technical knowledge (M&E, joinery, metalwork)\n * Confident leader with excellent communication skills\n * Proactive, organised, and solutions-focused\n * Comfortable in fast-paced environments\n * Full UK driving licence (nationwide travel required)\nDesirable: SMSTS, CSCS (Manager Card), First Aid

Guildmore Midlands and North is seeking a Project Manager with cladding remediation experience to oversee construction projects from start to finish. The successful candidate will coordinate with stakeholders, manage resources, and ensure timely delivery within budget and to the highest quality standards.\nYou will lead all project disciplines—design, commercial, and production—while maintaining full compliance with health and safety regulations and Guildmore’s quality standards.\nKey Responsibilities\n * \n Lead by example, promoting a motivated and collaborative team culture.Drive subcontractors to meet project programmes and maintain high-quality standards.\n * \n Champion continuous improvement and foster a passion for success within the team.Ensure staff are well-trained and equipped to perform their roles effectively.\nCustomer Relationship Management\n * \n Establish and agree project objectives with key stakeholders.\n * \n Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and the supply chain. Manage client expectations transparently and provide realistic delivery timelines.\n * \n Produce monthly client progress reports and address any delays or disruptions promptly.\nContract & Employer’s Requirements\n * \n Fully understand contractor proposals and employer’s requirements.\n * \n Ensure all contract obligations are communicated and implemented by the project team and subcontractors.\n * \n Develop project insights ahead of customer and supply chain expectations.\nProgramme Delivery\n * \n Develop strategies to mitigate project risks and ensure timely delivery. Produce weekly Project Manager reports highlighting key risks, actions, and progress.\n * \n Collaborate with Operations Manager to establish and maintain target programmes.\n * \n Chair subcontractor coordination meetings and track progress regularly. Maintain detailed and accurate site diaries.\nProcurement & Supply Chain Management\n * \n Understand the procurement schedule and participate in subcontractor selection and order meetings.\n * \n Ensure orders are comprehensive and placed with suitable subcontractors on a best-value basis.\n * \n Drive effective resource allocation to meet programme demands. Foster strong relationships with subcontractors to ensure high-quality delivery.\nDesign Coordination\n * \n Manage design production to meet project requirements. Raise technical queries and attend design review meetings.\n * \n Review design information for buildability and compliance; identify variations early. Explore value engineering opportunities.\nQuality Control\n * \n Implement Guildmore’s quality management system throughout the project lifecycle.\n * \n Ensure adherence to the Quality Plan and Inspection & Test Plan. Manage QA records and respond promptly to issues raised by Building Control or warranty providers.\n * \n Ensure samples and benchmarks meet client expectations.\nCommercial Control & Risk Management\n * \n Maintain and update the project risk register. Collaborate with QS and Operations Manager to meet financial targets. Identify and pursue opportunities for cost savings and profit enhancement.\n * \n Review subcontractor applications and variation accounts before approval. Monitor and control project preliminaries and expenditure.\nPersonal Specification\nKnowledge & Experience\n * \n Degree-qualified in a construction-related discipline (preferred). Minimum 10 years post-graduation experience in construction project management. SMSTS and First Aid qualifications required.\n * \n Strong knowledge of high-rise RC frames and residential construction projects.\n * \n Commercially and contractually aware with a solid understanding of construction processes.\nQualities & Attitude\n * \n Strong leadership and team-building skills. Excellent organisational, communication, and multitasking abilities.\n * \n Proactive problem solver with good decision-making capabilities. Ability to foster positive client relationships and manage stakeholder expectations.\n * \n Collaborative mindset with a willingness to support colleagues. Accountability and ownership of actions, embracing a culture of ‘lessons learned’.\nWhat We Offer\n * \n Full training and ongoing professional support.\n * \n Opportunities for skill development in systems management, compliance, and business operations.\n * \n Clear career progression within the company

Job Title: Head of Financial Operations\nLocation: Manchester City Centre (Hybrid Working)\nSalary: Up to £80,000 per annum + Bonus\nJob Type: Permanent, Full-Time\n\nClient Details\n\nWe are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Head of Financial Operations to lead and optimise financial processes within a dynamic and growing organisation. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, strengthening financial controls and supporting strategic decision-making.\n\nYou will oversee day-to-day financial operations while working closely with senior leadership to improve efficiency, scalability, and performance across the finance function.\n\nDescription\n\nThe key responsibilities of the Head of Financial Operations role will include:\n\nDevelop and deliver the Financial Operations strategy, driving best-in-class service, strong controls, and continuous improvement\nProvide strategic leadership to modernise operations across governance, cash management, automation, and transformation\nLead end-to-end Financial Operations, including Receivables, Credit & Risk, Commercial Finance, and Accounts Payable\nDesign and implement efficient, standardised processes to optimise cash collection, payments, and financial control\nStrengthen governance frameworks, ensuring compliance, audit readiness, and effective risk management\nAct as a senior SME, influencing Group Finance strategy across performance, risk, and cash flow\nBuild and lead a high-performing team, developing capability and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence\nDrive performance through clear KPIs, SLAs, and proactive stakeholder engagement\nPartner with senior stakeholders across Finance and the wider business to deliver a customer-focused, high-quality service\nLead transformation initiatives, including process simplification, automation, and systems optimisation.\nChampion innovation and continuous improvement, embedding sustainable and scalable ways of working \n\nProfile\n\nA successful Head of Financial Operations will have:\n\nExtensive senior leadership experience across Order-to-Cash, Accounts Payable, Credit, Risk, Governance, and wider Financial Operations\nProven track record of leading transformation within large, complex teams and fostering high-performance cultures\nStrong knowledge of financial controls, governance frameworks, risk management, and audit compliance\nDemonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams with full accountability for end-to-end processes\nDeep understanding of shared services environments, including modernisation and continuous improvement initiatives\nHighly effective commercial and business partnering skills, with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders\nExperience with SAP is highly desirable, alongside exposure to large-scale system transformation programmes\nExcellent communication, leadership presence, and problem-solving capabilitiesJob Offer\n\nA salary up to £80,000 per annum based on experience + bonus\nHybrid working - 2 days in office, 3 days working from home. Full time office based initially.\nPrivate medical insurance\nGenerous annual leave entitlement and pension\nLife assurance\nCareer progression opportunities within a large SSC\nCollaborative and supportive working environment

Senior Working Foreman (Carpentry Bias) – High-End Commercial Kitchen Fit-Out (Corporate Hospitality & Kitchens and Restaurants)\n\nWe are looking for an experienced Senior Working Foreman (Carpentry Bias) to join an expanding team, delivering high-end commercial kitchen fit-out projects across the corporate hospitality and restaurant sectors. This role suits a hands-on foreman with a strong carpentry background and a passion for delivering exceptional finishes in premium environments.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\n * Lead from the front with a strong focus on first and second fix carpentry\n\n * Oversee installation of bespoke joinery, cabinetry, and high-spec kitchen and front-of-house elements\n\n * Deliver high-quality fit-outs within corporate hospitality spaces and restaurant environments\n\n * Coordinate subcontractors and trades to maintain efficient workflow on site\n\n * Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and to a high specification\n\n * Maintain strict health & safety standards and site compliance\n\n * Liaise with project managers, designers, and clients\n\nRequirements:\n\n * Strong background in carpentry/joinery, ideally within commercial fit-out\n\n * Proven experience as a Working Foreman on high-end fit-out projects\n\n * Experience within corporate hospitality and/or restaurant fit-outs\n\n * Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality finishes\n\n * Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications\n\n * Valid SMSTS\n\n * First Aid qualification\n\n * Strong leadership and communication skills\n\n * Ability to remain hands-on while managing site operations\n\nWhat We Offer:\n\n * Competitive salary (depending on experience)\n\n * Opportunity to work on prestigious hospitality and restaurant projects\n\n * Career progression within a growing and reputable company\n\n * Supportive and professional working environment\n\nIf you are a carpentry-focused foreman with experience in high-end hospitality fit-outs, we would love to hear from you

I am supporting the search for a growing specialist insurer who are looking to appoint a Head of Risk & Compliance based in Manchester city centre. With ambitious plans to grow both GWP and product capability, this will be an integral hire for the organisation.\n\nFunctioning as a true second‑line partner, you combine regulatory rigour with commercial insight to guide senior stakeholders with confidence and credibility. \n\nThe Role\n\nAs Head of Risk & Compliance, you will lead the enterprise risk management and compliance frameworks, ensuring the business operates within risk appetite and meets all PRA and FCA requirements.\n\nYou will have responsibility across risk, compliance, governance and regulatory engagement, with a remit spanning underwriting, finance, claims, operations, IT, outsourcing and reinsurance.\n\nRisk Management\n\nOwn and maintain the enterprise risk management framework and risk appetite, including KRIs and tolerances\nLead risk identification, assessment and reporting across the business\nProduce clear, high-quality risk reporting for the Executive, Board and Committees, including emerging risks\nOversee the ORSA process, coordinating inputs and ensuring robust challenge and regulatory-compliant outputs \n\nCompliance & Regulatory Affairs\n\nDesign and oversee a proportionate compliance monitoring programme\nAct as the primary point of contact for the PRA and FCA, including submissions, notifications and supervisory engagement\nAdvise on regulatory change and support implementation across the business\nOversee policies, procedures, breaches, incidents and remediation activity \n\nGovernance & Assurance\n\nDeliver concise, decision-focused reporting to the Board and Committees\nSupport reviews of governance effectiveness and the control environment \n\nLeadership & Culture\n\nLead and develop the Risk & Compliance function, ensuring appropriate capability and resourcing\nPromote a strong risk culture and accountability across the business\nAct as an independent, credible and pragmatic advisor to senior leaders \n\nWhat You'll Bring\n\nSignificant senior experience in risk and/or compliance within UK general insurance\nStrong working knowledge of PRA and FCA regulation, Solvency and governance requirements\nProven experience engaging with Boards, Committees and regulators\nAbility to balance commercial objectives with regulatory expectations \n\nQualifications\n\nProfessional risk or insurance qualifications (e.g. IRM, CII) are advantageous\nDegree in a relevant discipline preferred \n\n51080LS\n\nINDMANS\n\nPortfolio Payroll Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Operations Manager – Mechanical / Pumps\n\n📍 Manchester (with travel to Glasgow)\n\n💷 Up to £60,000 + Bonus + £5,000 Car Allowance\n\nWe are working with a growing and well-established pumps and mechanical services business to recruit an Operations Manager to lead service delivery across key contracts and regions.\n\nThis role will suit someone with a strong mechanical pumps background, ideally gained within healthcare, education, or estates environments, who understands the importance of compliance, uptime, and critical asset management.\n\nThe Role\n\n * Oversee day-to-day operations across sites in Manchester and Glasgow\n\n * Lead and manage engineering teams delivering maintenance and project works\n\n * Ensure high levels of service delivery, compliance, and client satisfaction\n\n * Drive operational performance across PPM, reactive works, and small projects\n\n * Manage budgets, resources, and commercial performance\n\n * Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients\n\n * Support business growth and identify new opportunities\n\nWhat We’re Looking For\n\n * Strong background in mechanical engineering / pumps\n\n * Experience working within healthcare, NHS, estates, or education environments\n\n * Proven leadership experience managing engineering or operational teams\n\n * Good understanding of compliance, critical environments, and service delivery\n\n * Commercial awareness and ability to manage budgets and performance\n\n * Willingness to travel between Manchester and Glasgow\n\nWhat’s on Offer\n\n * Salary up to £60,000\n\n * Bonus scheme\n\n * £5,000 car allowance\n\n * Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious business\n\n * Key leadership role with real influence on operations and growth\n\n📩 Interested?\nGet in touch for a confidential discussion or apply with an up-to-date CV

Job Title: FM Estimating Manager (Planned Preventative Maintenance Bids)\n\nLocation: Manchester\n\nBase Salary: Up to £60,000.00 per annum\n\nBenefits: Company Vehicle with Fuel Card (work use only) or car allowance, Company pension scheme, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), Life Assurance, Bonus potential\n\nHours: 40 hours a week – Monday to Friday | 8.00am – 5.00pm\n\nThis role requires national coverage for post tender interviews.\n\nOur client, a national leader in the facilities management & M&E space, are seeking a FM/ PPM Estimating Manager to manage end-to-end bid processes, bid timelines and tenders to prospective PPM contracts nationwide.\n\nJob Purpose\n\nOur client are seeking a highly motivated and experienced FM/ PPM Estimating Manager to join their National Sales Team. A key role in the business, with responsibility for managing and delivering high-quality planned preventative maintenance (PPM) bids that support business growth strategy to win new business.\n\nThe successful candidate will report directly to the National Sales Manager and play a key role in shaping the direction of our business development initiatives.\n\nKey Accountabilities\n\n * Manage bid timelines, ensuring all deadlines are met without compromising quality.\n\n * Lead the end-to-end bid process which encompasses; attending tender site visits, reviewing all tender documentation to ensure all areas of the specification have been considered prior to submission, populating a PPM contract costing model with all asset and task data that forms part of our clients tender specification and raising queries with our clients as part of mid-tender and post-tender clarification periods.\n\n * Attend post-tender interviews and deliver professional PowerPoint presentations to clients.\n\n * Analyse bid outcomes and request Client feedback to ensure continuous improvement. Provide support and cover for the National Sales Manager\n\n * Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Operations, Technical Management Teams & Contract Support Teams.\n\n * Lead and assist with the mobilisation of any contract award where you were assigned as the Bid Lead.\n\n * Working on a mixture of private and public PPM tenders/ bids.\n\nExperience Required\n\n * Minimum of 5 years of experience in PPM estimating within the facilities management or M&E services sector.\n\n * Experience of PPM estimating across multi-disciplines, across multi-contract scope.\n\n * Experience using PPM estimating tools and CRM systems. Solid understanding of SFG20 service specification.\n\n * Bubbly, confident personality that is competent in presenting and persuasion\n\n * Attendance at post tender interviews and delivering presentations\n\n * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.\n\n * Excellent customer communication skills.\n\n * Education to SQA Nat. 4 Standard or equivalent Standard grade (General Pass) in English and Maths or a relevant National qualification equivalent to Higher level (Grade A-C)\n\n * Self-motivated and dependable, with the ability to work independently and contribute effectively within a team.\n\n * Organised communicator with strong interpersonal skills. High level of verbal, written and numeric skills.\n\n * Be able to prioritise your work, work to tight deadlines, plan, organise and monitor several activities at the same time.\n\n * Reliable under pressure.\n\n * A flexible approach to working hours is essential due to the operational requirements of the business.\n\n * Good time management skills.\n\n * Proactively seeks ownership and accountability\n\n * Proactive problem-solver.\n\nTo apply for this role please submit your full and up to date CV to Andrew Bridges at PDA SEARCH & SELECTION LIMITED

A family business in Manchester is currently recruiting for a Head of Finance to join the team. Site based and leading a small team, this Head of Finance will be hands on and strategic will take ownership of an £8M t/o business overseeing the financial performance of the site. You will play a crucial role in driving financial strategy while ensuring day-to-day financial operations align seamlessly with the company’s broader objectives.\n\nFormer experience in a hands on and strategic SME Manufacturing business will be deemed advantageous.\n\nHead of Finance responsibilities include:\n\n * You will be a key part of the site leadership team, providing support during the next phase of growth\n\n * Support the drive of Commercial & Operational initiatives\n\n * Drive sustainable margin improvement and cost reduction projects\n\n * Review all capital proposals to ensure these are financially sound\n\n * Ensure accurate forecasting of capital project spend and benefits, ensuring this aligns to the approved capital proposal and escalating any delays / pull forwards\n\n * Daily and weekly KPI reporting\n\n * Overall responsibility for monthly site management accounts, reporting on variances to weeklies, budget, and prior year\n\n * Ensure strong overhead control across all functions by educating and promoting a cost awareness culture\n\n * Review and approve monthly balance sheet reconciliations\n\n * Regular forecasting of site performance\n\n * Annual budgeting of site performance\n\n * Monitor internal controls to ensure they are robust and effective in managing and mitigating key business risks\n\n * Lead the onsite finance team, creating a continuous improvement and high-performance culture\n\nYou will ideally be CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW qualified / equivalent with advanced excel skills. A natural leader, great communicator and comfortable with liaising with stakeholders at all levels.\n\nProven track record of driving business performance through providing accurate information and challenging results and ERP knowledge would be desirable.\n\nTo apply please email a cv

About the Role\n\nWe are seeking a driven and experienced Depot Manager to lead the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) and Transfer Station in North-West Manchester. This is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing day-to-day site performance, ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and strong team engagement.\n\nThe client has ambitious plans for the development of the site over the coming months, that will see an increase in the sites productivity and diversification of recycling processes. As such this role will be crucial in ensuring the success of the business moving forwards.\n\nKey Responsibilities Include:\n\nOperational Leadership\n\nOversee all MRF and Transfer Station activities to ensure efficient processing of waste materials.\n\nManage inbound and outbound waste streams in line with permits and duty of care legislation.\n\nCompliance & Safety\n\nTake full responsibility for site health, safety, and environmental standards.\n\nPromote a strong safety-first culture across the team.\n\nPeople Management\n\nLead, motivate, and develop site staff.\n\nManage staffing levels and shifts to maintain operational performance.\n\nStakeholder Engagement\n\nLiaise with regulators, customers, and internal teams.\n\nFinancial & Administrative Control\n\nManage site budgets and resources effectively.\n\nProduce operational reports, forecasts, and performance data.\n\nEssential Requirements\n\nNEBOSH General Certificate (minimum).\n\nManagement experience within waste, recycling, or heavy industry.\n\nProven leadership and team management ability.\n\nStrong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.\n\nDesirable\n\nWAMITAB / COTC Level 4 qualification.\n\nExperience with automated sorting or recycling systems.\n\nFormal management training.\n\nKnowledge of environmental permits and waste legislation.\n\nWhat We’re Looking For\n\nYou’ll be a proactive, hands-on leader with a strong safety mindset and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You should be results-focused, highly organised, and capable of motivating teams while driving continuous improvement across operations.\n\nMonday–Friday | 08:30–17:30\n\nReady to take the next step in your career?\n\nApply now to join a growing company committed to safe, efficient, and sustainable waste management. Please send a cv or call (phone number removed) quoting reference M9634

A high-impact opportunity to lead and shape how a global organisation leverages HR systems, data and analytics, turning complex people data into meaningful insights that drive strategic decision-making and operational excellence.\n\nYou'll play a pivotal role in optimising HR technology, improving data integrity, and embedding a more insight-led, efficient People function within a collaborative and evolving international business.\n\nClient Details\n\nOur customer is a well-established, global advanced manufacturing business based in the North West. Backed by private equity, the organisation is currently experiencing a period of significant growth and transformation, and is widely recognised for its customer-centric approach, strong performance, and commitment to innovation.\n\nDescription\n\nThis is a broad and impactful role, sitting at the heart of how the organisation uses HR systems, data and insights to drive better decision-making. You'll play a key role in shaping how people data is captured, analysed and leveraged across the business, working with modern HR systems and collaborating with teams globally.\n\nYou will take ownership of HR data and reporting across multiple platforms, transforming complex information into clear, meaningful insights that support both operational delivery and strategic planning. From building dashboards and visualisations to identifying trends in workforce, performance and reward data, your work will directly influence how the organisation understands and manages its people.\n\nWorking closely with HR, Finance and operational teams, you'll help improve the way data is collected, stored and utilised-driving greater consistency, efficiency and automation. You'll also play a key role in enhancing reporting capability, ensuring stakeholders have access to high-quality, timely and relevant people insights.\n\nThis is a fixed-term contract until December 31st - with a possibility of becoming permanent.\n\nAlongside this, you'll contribute to the ongoing evolution of HR systems and technology, supporting improvements, upgrades and broader data-led initiatives. There will be opportunities to get involved in global projects, support system optimisation, and help embed a culture of continuous improvement across HR operations.\n\nAs a trusted subject matter expert in HR analytics, you'll provide guidance and support to colleagues across the business, helping to build confidence in data and enabling more informed decision-making. You'll also ensure that all data is managed responsibly, maintaining high standards of accuracy, integrity and compliance.\n\nThis role would suit someone who enjoys combining technical expertise with commercial impact - someone who takes pride in creating clarity from data, improving systems and processes, and contributing to a more connected, insight-driven organisation.\n\nThis role is based in the Manchester or Cheshire area, and will require someone to attend site one to two days per week.\n\nProfile\n\nWe're looking to engage with candidates who bring a strong blend of technical capability, analytical thinking, and HR systems expertise. In particular, we're seeking individuals who can confidently translate complex people data into meaningful insights that support business decision-making.\n\nYou'll have advanced Excel skills and a proven ability to work with large, complex datasets-ensuring accuracy while extracting clear, actionable insights. A strong analytical mindset is essential, alongside the ability to present data in a simple, compelling way through dashboards and reports. Experience with reporting and visualisation tools such as Power BI is key, and exposure to Python or SQL for more advanced data manipulation would be highly advantageous.\n\nFrom a systems perspective, we're ideally looking for experience with Oracle Fusion HCM, including tools such as OTBI and BI Publisher. However, we're equally open to candidates with experience across other large-scale HCM systems such as Workday, Dayforce, or SAP SuccessFactors, provided you bring a strong understanding of HR data structures and reporting capabilities.\n\nYou'll bring a solid grounding in HR processes-including payroll, benefits, talent, and recruitment-and a good understanding of HR metrics, KPIs, and workforce analytics. Experience in building HR dashboards, responding to reporting requirements, and supporting data-driven decision-making will be important.\n\nAlongside your technical expertise, you'll be highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and long-term deliverables, and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Strong problem-solving skills, resilience, and the ability to work independently are key, as is the confidence to build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders and keep both local and remote teams aligned to deadlines and key milestones.\n\nJob Offer\n\nThis 9 month fixed-term contract offers a salary of approx. £50,000 per annum, a retention bonus, and a suite of benefits

HAYS – Payroll lead (standalone position) – 12 month FTC - Hybrid, working in Manchester city centre Your new company This global media/technology business is seeking an experienced payroll specialist to start immediately, with a head office base in the city centre of Manchester and flexible hybrid working (one day in the office). This role is a part-time position working 32 hours per week, with the opportunity to work on any days of the week. Your new role In this role, you’ll take full ownership of end‑to‑end payroll operations across several international locations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a smooth payroll cycle. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver timely and accurate payroll, resolve technical issues, and support improvements in processes and systems. As the go‑to contact for payroll queries, you’ll provide guidance, maintain strong working relationships, and ensure colleagues receive a reliable and responsive service. You’ll also support audits and stay on top of legislative changes to ensure ongoing compliance. Key responsibilities include: • Managing end‑to‑end payroll for multiple countries, including all statutory calculations and submissions., • Overseeing payroll operations using ADP and working directly with ADP to resolve issues and implement updates., • Ensuring compliance with relevant payroll legislation and reporting requirements., • Processing payroll adjustments, bonuses, overtime, and deductions with a high level of accuracy., • Identifying potential payroll issues early and escalating them as needed., • Collaborating with People and Finance teams to validate data and provide insights., • Acting as the primary point of contact for payroll queries from employees and colleagues., • Extensive experience in payroll operations, preferably in an international context., • Strong knowledge of UK payroll, • Experience using ADP or similar payroll systems., • Excellent communication skills across all levels of the business., • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail., • A proactive, collaborative mindset. 4778369

As a Supply Chain Manager in the FMCG industry, you will oversee procurement and supply chain operations, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness. This role is based in Manchester and requires strategic planning and operational excellence to meet business objectives.\n\nClient Details\n\nThis opportunity is with a well-established organisation within the FMCG industry. The company operates as a global business, known for its strong market presence and commitment to operational excellence\n\nDescription\n\nThe role of Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for:\n\nManage end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement, logistics, and inventory management.\nDevelop and implement strategies to optimise supply chain efficiency and cost-effectiveness.\nCollaborate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and maintain strong relationships.\nMonitor and analyse supply chain performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.\nLead and mentor the supply chain team, fostering a high-performance culture.\nEnsure compliance with industry regulations and company policies in all supply chain activities.\nWork closely with other departments to align supply chain operations with business goals.\nPrepare and present regular reports to senior management on supply chain performance and strategies.Profile\n\nA successful Supply Chain Manager should have:\n\nProven experience in supply chain management within the FMCG industry.\nStrong knowledge of procurement, logistics, and inventory management processes.\nExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills to optimise supply chain efficiency.\nAbility to lead and motivate a team to achieve operational excellence.\nFamiliarity with supply chain software and tools to enhance decision-making.\nA relevant degree or professional qualification in supply chain, logistics, or a related field.\nExceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.Job Offer\n\nCompetitive salary ranging from £60,000 to £70,000 per annum.\nPerformance-based bonus scheme.\nPrivate healthcare coverage for you and your family.\nGenerous pension contributions to support your future.\nPermanent role based in Manchester with opportunities for career growth within the FMCG industry.This is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact as a Supply Chain Manager. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply today

Ideas | People | Trust \n\nWe’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today’s changing world. \n\nOur clients are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. \n\nWe’ll broaden your horizons \n\nOur Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients’ affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they’re experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details – all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you’ll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. \n\nWe’ll help you succeed \n\nOur clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. \n\nYou’ll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you’ll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. \n\nOverview\n\nThis role will join the Outsourcing team as a client facing Director. This team manage the outsourced financial function for a range of business and undertake specialist project assignments to support clients finance functions when they need it for example, on the run up to a transaction, following a merger or when additional resource or technical skills are required.\n\nThis role will be your opportunity to join a fast-growing team in a vibrant and modern office environment, working on a variety of client and projects projects whilst helping to drive the development of the team. This position is ideal for a technically strong individual who has experience of running and leading a finance function from either a practice or industry background and who wishes to maximise their potential and the breadth of their experience in a growing professional services firm\n\nYou'll be someone with:\n\nProfessional qualification ACA or ACCA or equivalent.\n\nAbility to lead and deliver engagements including planning, controlling and completing a diverse range of projects that adhere to firm policy on quality.\n\nExceptional analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner.\n\nStrong written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence, lead, engage and manage a number of stakeholders.\n\nEfficient and effective time management and organisation skills.\n\nYou’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. \n\nAt BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. \n\nWe’re in it together \n\nMutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. \n\nWe can provide the best support for our clients and people when we’re working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. \n\nWe know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. \n\nWe’re looking forward to the future \n\nAt BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. \n\nOur success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. \n\nWe’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better

Supply Chain Manager - Distribution\n\nLocation: Manchester\n\nSalary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum\n\nHours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm\n\nWorking Pattern: Office based\n\nThe Role\n\nAn established Manchester‑based distribution business is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead its end‑to‑end supply chain, procurement and customer service functions.\n\nReporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a hands‑on leadership role with accountability for supplier performance, inventory strategy, customer OTIF delivery and overall supply chain efficiency. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating at both strategic and operational level, while directly managing complex suppliers, order books and customer commitments.\n\nThe role owns the complete supply chain journey, from purchase order placement and inbound supply through to customer dispatch, delivery confirmation and contract performance. Please note, this role is not heavy on day-today purchasing and procurement activity. \n\nYou'll be either a seasoned Supply Chain Professional, or perhaps have completed relevant higher education and have industry experience gained through internships/placements/graduate schemes within a large organisation. We're open to speaking to candidates at both ends of the spectrum.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLeadership & Stakeholder Management\n\nOverall responsibility for Procurement, Order Processing and Customer Service functions\nLine management and development of an office‑based Supply Chain & Customer Service team (circa 4 direct reports)\nActing as a key interface between customers, suppliers and internal commercial teams\nWorking closely with the Managing Director and senior stakeholders to support commercial and operational objectives\n\nEnd‑to‑End Supply Chain Management\n\nFull ownership of the end‑to‑end supply chain, from supplier engagement through to customer delivery\nHands‑on placement of purchase and sales orders, creation and management of order books\nProactive review of customer order books, identifying risks and implementing solutions to avoid delays\nAccountability for customer OTIF performance, late order resolution and delivery confirmation\nParticipation in customer contract reviews and regular customer meetings to resolve issues or escalate risks\n\nProcurement & Supplier Management\n\nManaging a multi‑million‑pound procurement spend (£2.5m stockholding)\nNegotiating pricing, terms and agreements with key suppliers during RFQ and day‑to‑day purchasing activity\nBuilding and maintaining strong supplier relationships, including engagement with overseas suppliers in the Far East\nImproving supplier performance to increase stock availability without increasing inventory value\nUnderstanding and managing international lead times, Incoterms and seasonal impacts (e.g. Chinese New Year)\n\nInventory & Demand Planning\n\nStrategic and operational oversight of stock across a high‑SKU environment\nManaging stock levels using replenishment techniques such as Min/Max, Order Point/Order Quantity and Up‑To systems\nForecasting demand while accounting for seasonality and changing customer requirements\nManaging time‑critical, perishable and short shelf‑life products to minimise write‑offs and residual stock\n\nLogistics & 3PL Management\n\nManagement of 3PL partners, including escalation of service issues\nMonitoring logistics performance and benchmarking costs\nIdentifying opportunities to reduce spend through consolidation, efficiency improvements and minimising additional charges\nCoordinating shipping, dispatch and arrival schedules to reduce landed costs\n\nSystems, Reporting & Continuous Improvement\n\nExtensive use of Excel to analyse large datasets and produce clear, actionable reports\nDeveloping new KPI reports to support decision‑making across supply chain and customer performance\nReviewing and updating SOPs, particularly in line with ERP system implementations\nDriving continuous improvement\n\nAbout You\n\nDegree qualified or equivalent professional experience\nProven experience in supply chain or operations management\nStrong commercial awareness and experience supporting customer contracts\nConfident negotiating with suppliers and managing third‑party partners\nHighly analytical, with advanced Excel and reporting capability\nComfortable operating in a hands‑on role while leading a team\nStrong communicator, effective with customers, suppliers and senior stakeholders\nExperience working with or implementing ERP and supply chain systems\n\nWhat's on Offer\n\nA senior, visible role within a stable and well‑established business\nExposure to senior leadership and strategic decision‑making\nCompetitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000\nLong‑term career development and progression \n\nWe use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention\n\nAdecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.\n\nBy applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website

Head of Asset Management £80,000 - £90,000 + Car/Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits\n\nUK Wide / Hybrid\n\nAre you a senior asset management professional looking to take ownership of a large, diverse property portfolio and influence strategy at a national level?\n\nWe are recruiting for a Head of Asset Management to lead the asset strategy across a complex, multi-site estate of over 500 developments, supporting long-term asset performance, customer experience, and value for money.\n\nThis is a high-impact leadership role with full lifecycle responsibility, from development handover through to long-term maintenance and investment planning.\n\nKey Responsibilities for the Head of Asset Management\n\n * Lead and develop the asset management strategy across a large national portfolio\n\n * Oversee lifecycle planning, asset performance, and investment decisions\n\n * Ensure effective handover of new developments into operational management\n\n * Drive improvements in build quality, defect reduction, and long-term asset value\n\n * Provide strategic oversight of repairs, maintenance, and facilities standards\n\n * Work closely with senior stakeholders across operations, construction, and commercial teams\n\n * Deliver insight and reporting at senior leadership and board level\n\nThe Successful Head of Asset Management will have\n\n * Chartered professional (MRICS, MCIOB, CIWFM or equivalent)\n\n * Proven experience in a senior asset or property leadership role\n\n * Strong background managing large, multi-site portfolios\n\n * Expertise in asset lifecycle planning and maintenance strategy\n\n * Experience of development handover into operational environments\n\n * Commercially astute with strong stakeholder engagement skills\n\nWhy Apply for Head of Asset Management ?\n\n * Strategic, business-critical leadership role\n\n * High level of autonomy and flexibility\n\n * Opportunity to influence long-term asset performance across a national portfolio\n\n * Strong salary, bonus, and benefits package\n\n * Clear opportunity to shape and develop asset management best practice\n\nIf you’re looking for a role where you can genuinely make an impact at scale, apply today

Senior Ecommerce Manager | Sports Apparel Retailer | North West \n\nZachary Daniels Recruitment is delighted to be supporting this fabulous UK success story, a business that has grown exponentially within the sports apparel industry over the last 5 years, with the appointment of an experienced Senior Ecommerce Manager to join their ever growing digital team.\n\nReporting into the Head of Commerce, the Ecommerce Manager will be responsible for driving online sales performance, optimising customer experience, and managing day-to-day trading of all ecommerce sales channels including our clients website, app and Tik-Tok shop.\n\nThis role requires a mix of commercial acumen, strategic planning, data-led decision making and hands-on execution. You'll lead a small team while working closely with marketing, CRM, operations, and creative teams to deliver growth across all digital touchpoints.\n\nRequirements, Skills and Experience:\n\n4+ years' experience in ecommerce trading, ideally in fashion or activewear.\nExperience managing and developing a team of ambitious executives.\nStrong understanding of ecommerce KPIs and digital trading levers.\nAnalytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actions.\nComfortable working in a fast-paced, growing brand environment.\nStrong communication skills, able to collaborate across marketing, ops, and creative teams.\nStrong commercial mindset with a track record of delivering results.\nSalary/Package:\n\nCompetitive salary.\nSliding scale annual bonus scheme.\nFlexible working hours.\nEnhanced employer pension contributions.\nPrivate healthcare.\n26 days holidays plus bank holidays.\n40% staff discount.\nDeath in service scheme: 4x annual salary payout.\nFree on-site gym.\nFree on-site EV chargers.BH34504

Sales Manager\n\nManchester\n\nWe're supporting a fast-growing, forward-thinking premium living brand as they continue to scale their sales function - and they're now looking for an ambitious Sales Manager to lead from the front and drive performance across a growing portfolio.\n\nThis is a brilliant opportunity for someone who has already stepped into leadership - or is ready to - and wants real ownership, impact and progression. You might come from telesales, lettings, call centres, membership sales, property, hospitality or any fast-paced, target-driven sales environment.\n\nIf you're someone who thrives on performance, loves building high-energy teams, and knows how to turn pipeline into results - this is a role where you can genuinely make your mark.\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nYou'll take ownership of a small but high-impact sales team, driving occupancy, revenue and conversion performance while shaping how the function evolves as the business grows.\n\nThis isn't just about managing - it's about leading from the front, setting standards, improving performance and building a culture of accountability and energy.\n\nYou'll work closely with senior stakeholders across Sales, Marketing and Operations, giving you real visibility and influence across the wider business.\n\nWhat You'll Be Doing\n\nLeading, coaching and developing a team of Sales Executives to deliver consistent results\nDriving occupancy, revenue and yield performance across the portfolio\nOwning pipeline management, lead allocation and follow-up standards\nMonitoring performance daily and acting quickly to improve conversion\nSupporting peak trading periods and high-volume booking campaigns\nGetting involved in sales activity when needed - leading by example\nUsing data and insight to identify trends, risks and opportunities\nDelivering clear reporting, forecasting and performance updates\nWorking closely with Marketing and Operations to align campaigns and availability\nEnsuring CRM discipline, data accuracy and structured processes\nKeeping customer experience at the heart of every interactionWhat We're Looking For\n\nExperience in a sales leadership, senior sales or supervisory role\nStrong track record of delivering against targets, revenue or occupancy goals\nExperience managing or mentoring a team (formally or informally)\nStrong understanding of sales pipelines, conversion and CRM systems\nConfident using data to drive decisions and improve performance\nHighly organised, proactive and comfortable owning results\nA natural leader who can motivate, influence and build energy within a team\nResilient, driven and thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment\nA positive, collaborative approach that fits a high-growth cultureWhat's In It For You\n\nBasic salary up to £38,000 (DOE) + performance-related bonus (up to 10%)\nA high-impact role with real ownership and visibility\nThe opportunity to shape and grow a sales function\nA fast-moving, ambitious business with strong growth plans\nClear progression opportunities as the team and portfolio expand\nA supportive, energetic culture where ideas and initiative are valuedAbout the Company\n\nOur client is redefining modern student living - creating design-led spaces, strong communities and standout customer experiences across major UK cities.\n\nThey're growing quickly, investing heavily, and building a team of forward-thinking, positive people who want to be part of something exciting.\n\nIf you're ready to step into a role where you can lead, influence and drive real commercial impact - this could be the perfect next move

Duty Manager £30,500 base salary + service charge & tips (OTE £38,000) Ancoats, Manchester\n\nThe Role\n\nDo you have a strong background in restaurant management and a passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences? Are you looking for the next step in your career with a successful and growing business?\n\nWe have an exciting opportunity for an Duty Manager to join our critically acclaimed Mediterranean Tapas restaurant in Ancoats, Manchester.\n\nWe’re looking for a hands-on leader who can drive service standards, develop teams, and oversee daily restaurant operations. Your key responsibilities will include:\n\nTeam Management – Lead, develop, and support the front-of-house team.\nCustomer Experience – Ensure exceptional service and a welcoming atmosphere for all guests.\nFinancial Management – Oversee budgets, gross profit margins, wages, and purchasing.\nCompliance & Safety – Ensure all health & safety, food hygiene, stock control, and record-keeping processes are followed.\n\nIf this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now.\n\nApplicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nLead by example to maintain high standards of service.\nSupport the General Manager in delivering business objectives.\nMotivate and train the team to provide a great customer experience.\nMonitor financial performance, ensuring efficient cost control.\nUphold company policies and legal requirements.\n\nThe Restaurant\n\nCanto offers modern casual food & drink in a relaxed Ancoats neighbourhood restaurant. Mediterranean tapas, sharing & social dining from the team behind El Gato Negro.\n\nThe Benefits\n\nGreat training\nShare of service charge and tips, which are shared 100% amongst FOH and BOH teams, with service charge on average £3.00+ per hour\nStaff discount across all group sites\nOpportunity for growth and progression\n\nThe Person\n\nTo thrive in this role, you should have:\n\nPrevious restaurant management experience in a high-volume setting.\nStrong leadership and communication skills with a focus on team development.\nA track record of delivering excellent customer service.\nGood financial and organisational skills.\nKnowledge of health & safety and food hygiene regulations.\nA proactive and results-driven mindset

SCM WMS Consultant (Microsoft Dynamics 365) – Contract\n\nWork Type:\n Contract 6 months\n\n Role:\n Join a forward-thinking organisation at a critical stage of its digital supply chain transformation, with Microsoft Dynamics 365 at the heart of its operations. This contract places you in a key position to drive the design, optimisation, and rollout of Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management, with a strong focus on Warehouse Management capabilities. You will be instrumental in shaping scalable, future-proof warehouse processes, working on a high-visibility programme that is redefining how the business manages inventory, logistics, and fulfilment. This is a high-impact role where your expertise in Dynamics 365 will directly influence operational performance and long-term growth.\n\n Responsibilities:\n Lead the implementation and optimisation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 SCM WMS modules\n Engage with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into effective Dynamics 365 solutions\n Configure and customise warehouse management processes within Dynamics 365 to meet operational needs\n Support end-to-end system implementation including design, build, testing, and deployment\n Drive process improvements across warehousing, inventory control, and logistics using Dynamics best practices\n Collaborate with technical teams on integrations between Dynamics 365 and other enterprise systems\n Oversee testing cycles including SIT and UAT, ensuring successful delivery\n Provide go-live support and post-implementation optimisation to maximise system value\n\n Required Skills:\n Proven experience implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management (SCM) with a focus on WMS\n Strong knowledge of Dynamics 365 warehouse management capabilities including advanced warehousing\n Experience with configuration, customisation, and deployment of Dynamics 365 solutions\n Solid understanding of warehouse operations, inventory processes, and logistics workflows\n Experience integrating Dynamics 365 with ERP, third-party systems, and automation technologies\n Ability to engage and influence stakeholders across both business and technical teams\n Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in complex transformation environments\n \n Why should I apply?\n \n This is a standout contract opportunity to position yourself at the centre of a high-profile Dynamics 365 transformation programme. You’ll be working on cutting-edge supply chain technology, driving meaningful change, and delivering tangible improvements across warehouse operations. The role offers strong visibility, autonomy, and the chance to influence strategic decisions while enhancing your expertise in one of the most in-demand ERP platforms in the market. With a competitive day rate and the opportunity to contribute to a large-scale digital transformation, this contract will significantly strengthen your profile as a Dynamics 365 SCM specialist

People Operations Lead Paying up to £55k 12-month Fixed Term Contract Hybrid working arrangement is offered - 3 days on site in Manchester City Centre Ready to build, scale, and streamline People operations in a fast-growing, international business? This is your chance to step into a high-impact role where you’ll shape how the People function operates—end to end. Our client is looking for a People Operations Lead to bring structure, consistency, and smart processes across the entire employee lifecycle. From onboarding to promotions, performance cycles to offboarding—you’ll make it all run seamlessly. You’ll partner with senior leaders, support managers, and drive key People initiatives, all while improving systems, workflows, and data visibility in a dynamic, evolving environment. Key responsibilities of the People Operations Lead: • Own and optimise People processes across the employee lifecycle, • Lead delivery of core initiatives (performance, promotions, comp reviews), • Standardise workflows, documentation, and policies globally, • Strengthen controls, compliance, and operational efficiency, • Improve People systems (HRIS, ATS, performance tools) and reporting, • Support managers with clear guidance, timelines, and communications, • Drive continuous improvement and automation opportunities Key requirements for the People Operations Lead: • Proven experience in People/HR Operations within a fast-paced, scaling business, • Strong process design and project management skills, • Experience supporting international teams, • Detail-focused, but commercially minded, • Confident communicator who can influence and drive change, • Comfortable owning priorities in a lean, evolving environment Why Join? You will have the opportunity to make your mark in a growing global organisation where your ideas, structure, and leadership will directly shape the People function. If you are interested in this People Operations Lead position and feel your experience matches the criteria, then please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Kerry Norman. Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across the Northwest of England. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

True are partnering with a market-leading Mechanical specialist delivering innovative, prefabricated building services solutions across the UK and Europe. With a strong presence in the data centre sector and a growing pipeline of high-value projects, they’re now looking to appoint a Head of Operations to lead delivery across the Frankfurt region.\n\nAs Head of Operations, you’ll take full responsibility for the delivery of multiple data centre projects, overseeing performance across all departments from design and commercial through to site execution and commissioning. Operating at a senior level, you’ll lead teams across multiple locations, drive programme and commercial performance, and act as the key client-facing figure across major projects.\n\nThis is a strategic leadership role suited to someone with proven experience delivering large-scale, complex mechanical projects, ideally within data centres or mission-critical environments, who can influence business growth while maintaining exceptional delivery standards.\n\nHead of Operations Package:\n\n * €160,000 - €170,000 Salary (DOE)\n\n * Annual bonus scheme\n\n * Flexible working options (regional base or rotational)\n\n * All travel and accommodation included plus overnight subsidies\n\n * Strong pipeline of high-value, mission-critical projects\n\n * VISA assistance available if required\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\n * Take full ownership of multi-project delivery across European data centre schemes\n\n * Lead and coordinate design, commercial, and delivery teams across the full lifecycle\n\n * Drive programme, budget and performance across projects\n\n * Support bid development and work-winning activities\n\n * Oversee recruitment and structure of delivery teams across projects\n\n * Provide monthly reporting and forecasting to senior leadership\n\n * Act as the primary client-facing lead, building and maintaining key relationships\n\nWhat We’re Looking For:\n\n * Proven experience in a senior operations / leadership role within M&E or construction\n\n * Strong background delivering data centre or mission-critical projects\n\n * Ability to manage multiple projects and teams across different locations\n\n * Highly commercial with strong planning, forecasting and risk management skills\n\n * Excellent communication and stakeholder management capability\n\n * Willingness to travel regularly or work on a rotational basis if required\n\nThis is a standout opportunity to take on a high-impact leadership role in Frankfurt, driving delivery across major European data centre projects while helping shape the future growth of a rapidly expanding, forward-thinking business