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Strategic Sourcing Manager – Ingredients £65k - £70k plus Package London Are you ready to take your career to the next level within a dynamic and rapidly growing food business? This role offers the chance to be at the forefront of a well-established company with a rich heritage, now expanding a key branded segment of their business. The position of Strategic Sourcing Manager is pivotal in facilitating this exciting phase of growth. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing existing supplier relationships and building a co-manufacturing supply base to support the ongoing New Product Development (NPD) pipeline, ensuring the brand’s continued success. Reporting directly to the Procurement Director, the Strategic Sourcing Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing long-term strategic plans. This includes managing and maintaining strategic supplier relationships for ingredients and raw materials. Exceptional relationship skills are essential, as the role requires driving value within the current supply base and ensuring a competitive advantage. Additionally, the role involves proactively building a co-manufacturing supply base to support the brand’s growth. Candidates must possess a degree and have significant experience at a senior buyer level within the food industry, specifically in purchasing ingredients. A proven track record of strategic supplier management and experience working with third-party manufacturers is essential. Strong decision-making skills are a must, as is the ability to engage effectively with senior-level stakeholders. This role is an excellent chance to drive the strategic sourcing agenda for a high-quality brand experiencing rapid growth. If you are ready to make a significant impact and advance your career, send your details through today. This role is forecast to come life in the next month, so if you are interested, please click apply and send your CV. Ref HLJ54147

Great food in the workplace isn’t simply about fuel. It’s about increasing productivity and improving performance; it’s about happy motivated people and inspiring environments. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do – we live to bring food and people together. We are brave, bold and curious adventurers in food and drink. Never shy of being different, always challenging the conventional. Our passionate team of chefs, baristas, servers, nutritionists and much more, love nothing more than creating memorable moments that enrich the everyday. Come and join our award winning teams – we are currently recruiting for a Central Production Unit Manager to manage our CPU in Bermondsey. Job Title: Central Production Unit (CPU) Manager Location: London Region, SE16 3DH Salary: £50,000 per annum Reports to: Operations Director Role Purpose The CPU Manager will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Central Production Unit (CPU). This role is pivotal in ensuring the safe, efficient, and consistent production of food, while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and quality. The CPU Manager will be accountable for operational delivery, compliance, stock management, and leading the CPU team. Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership • Lead and manage all aspects of the CPU as a standalone location., • Ensure all production meets agreed specifications, quality standards, and deadlines., • Oversee daily operations including ordering, purchasing, invoicing, and stock management., • Recruit, train, and develop a skilled CPU team, including chefs and support staff., • Implement shift patterns, including night shifts, to optimise output and kitchen efficiency., • Drive a culture of accountability, wellbeing, and high performance among all team members., • Work closely with the Culinary Lead (Ben) on menu rotation, food innovation, hospitality, and chef wellbeing., • Partner with Operations on health & safety audits, purchasing processes, and compliance checks., • Take responsibility for the upkeep and functionality of all CPU equipment., • Ensure repairs, servicing, and maintenance schedules are adhered to., • Report regularly on production output, stock levels, costs, and labour usage., • Monitor and control budgets, ensuring cost efficiency without compromising quality., • Escalate risks, issues, or opportunities to the Operations Director. Key Skills & Experience • Strong leadership experience in a large-scale kitchen, CPU, or food production environment., • Excellent knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and health & safety standards., • Proven ability to manage budgets, purchasing, and stock control., • Experience in staff management, training, and team development., • Organised, process-driven, with a focus on continuous improvement., • Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards. What We Offer • £50,000 annual salary, • Opportunity to lead a flagship CPU operation within the London region, • Career development opportunities within a growing organisation, • A collaborative culture, working alongside culinary and operational leaders This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives on operational excellence, takes pride in food quality, and can inspire a team to deliver consistently at scale. What's in it for you? Working with Vacherin has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy. • Personal Development and Training opportunities, • Life assurance scheme, • Pension scheme, • Holiday allowance, • Private medical eligibility, • Eye care, • A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance, • Family friendly support, • Regular social events and communication with our leaders, • A holiday purchase scheme, • Volunteering days, • Professional subscriptions, • Recognition schemes and people awards, • Long service awards, • Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Cumming Group is an international project and cost management consultancy delivering innovative solutions in construction, real estate, and infrastructure. With a commitment to collaboration, transparency, and performance excellence, we support some of the world’s most respected clients across diverse range of sectors. The Role: Cumming Group are looking to recruit a Building Surveyor to join our team in the London office. As a Building Surveyor, you will provide expert-level consultancy and project support for construction projects across various stages and sectors—from concept design to construction completion. You will be responsible for undertaking professional and project work for a combination of landlords, occupiers, private investment companies, institutions, corporate clients and government agencies. You will partner with a diverse set of clients and internal teams to deliver exceptional value, acting as a trusted advisor and helping to ensure successful project outcomes. Key Responsibilities: • Running projects and liaising with the client, managing the day-to-day aspects of the job, with some input from an Associate or Associate Director, • Working with a high-level of autonomy; however, you will understand when to involve your line manager in issues that may arise that would have an impact on the project or the business., • Building on your technical skills and knowledge for your role, • Developing your communication skills within both internal and external company settings, • Beginning to build relationships with consultants and clients and thinking more about the professional environment you work within., • Expected to show greater initiative and proactive approach to your project works, as well as looking to develop problem solving skills through greater knowledge and understanding. Qualifications: • RICS qualified preferably with 3 years’ relevant post qualification commercial surveying experience, but a suitable candidate will be considered., • Proven track record on project management, • Good appreciation of professional and project-based building surveying matters., • Good communication and interpersonal skills., • Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a project., • Build, develop and maintain existing business and client relationships., • Organise and prioritise tasks so that they are completed within an agreed time frame., • Provide concise and clear written communication., • Able to delegate whilst maintaining accountability and ensuring delivery., • Clean driving license., • Accurate and excellent attention to detail., • Pro-active and enjoys working autonomously and as part of a wider team., • Good role model for junior members of the team., • Understands and appreciates the importance of using discretion., • Team player who deals effectively with colleagues and clients. Benefits: • Competitive Salary, • Pension Scheme, • Wellbeing discounts, • Cycle to work, • Holiday purchasing, • Private healthcare, • Eye tests, • Life Assurance, • EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Cumming Group is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, “race” (includes nationality, national / ethnic origins, colour) marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, gender reassignment, religion and belief. Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire directly, and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release

Job title: Senior Account Manager Reporting Line: Account Director / Senior Account Director Level: Mid-weight Salary: £42k - £52k per annum ABOUT THE MIDNIGHT CLUB Work as original as the people who create it. The Midnight Club is a creative company for cultural advancement. A 360 studio with 100+ employees across London, Leeds, Amsterdam and New York. We specialise in original, progressive solutions for the world's most ambitious and adventurous brands. We’re called a Club for a reason. We build bespoke teams to tackle the specific brand or business challenge at hand. Using best-in-class internal talent, combined with specialist, hand-picked partners. Together we offer one promise - Advancement. THE ROLE We’re looking for a key player to join our Client Services team, leading projects for a global sports brand within its Football Business Unit. You’ll be responsible for managing the day-to-day needs of the client and staying across every detail of their projects. We're after someone with a genuine passion for sport and culture, especially football, who brings energy, focus, and commitment to their work. You’ll be part of a medium-sized team in a fast-paced, dynamic, and creative environment, leading your own projects while collaborating closely with the wider team. What you’ll be doing: • Leading day-to-day management of multiple projects, owning timelines, task delivery and quality, • Acting as the main client contact — leading calls, sharing updates, and managing expectations, • Translating briefs and feedback into clear, concise internal debriefs, • Presenting creative work with confidence, ensuring internal sign-off at each stage, • Collaborating with strategy, creative and production teams to shape and challenge ideas, • Maintaining a solid grasp of the creative and strategic direction across your projects, • Managing creative and design resourcing, ensuring appropriate staffing for project needs, • Managing internal and client-facing status reporting and documentation, • Leading elements of production where needed, including managing clients on set, • Monitoring workload and escalating for support when required, working closely with senior team members, • Ensuring all work follows internal sign-off and approval processes, • Adhering to our local & environmental purchasing policies, reviewing the targets from our impact report ABOUT YOU • Experienced in running multiple mixed-media campaigns simultaneously, • Skilled at building trusted client relationships and presenting ideas with clarity and impact, • Confident managing stills and/or motion shoots, with experience supporting clients on set, • Proficient in creating and managing presentations across Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and Keynote, • Comfortable estimating and financially tracking projects, • Detail-oriented, well-organised and calm under pressure, • Brings fresh thinking and cultural insight to the team, • 4+ years’ experience in Account Management or Senior Account Management within a creative or agency environment, • Understands the end-to-end agency process, • Proactive, adaptable, and always looking for ways to improve how things are done COMPANY BENEFITS • 25 days paid holiday (per annum) plus Bank holidays, • Xmas office closure in addition to your Holiday entitlement, • Company healthcare for yourself with HealthShield, • Assistance programme with 24/7 confidential access as part of your Health Shield plan, • Flexible working scheme - 3 days a week in the office and 2 days from home, of your choosing., • Work Pension scheme, • Personalised development programs The Midnight Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws. The Midnight Club is an accredited Real Living Wage Employer.

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Maintenance Administrator - North Wales.Join our team at Hafan y M r holiday park in scenic North Wales next to the beach with views of the mountains.Pwllheli, Gwynedd, North Wales LL53 6HX GBR.Join our One Great Team here at Haven as a Maintenance Hub Administrator.Facilities Team to ensure the smo

Be able to produce deal summaries, create/deliver quality presentations and reports on a regular basis at Director-level, demonstrating an ability to clearly communicate financial and non-financial benefits to stakeholders.

Barchester's rapidly expanding accounts team have an opportunity for a Sales Ledger Administrator to join our established Sales Ledger team.This varied position will involve supporting the Sales Ledger Manager to ensure timely and accurate sales invoicing, resolving queries from more than 240 nursin

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Maintenance Administrator - Prestatyn North Wales.Join our team at Presthaven Beach resort which sits on a scenic stretch of North Wales' Irish Sea coastline.Shore Road, Gronant, Prestatyn North Wales LL19 9TT GBR.Join our One Great Team here at Haven as a Maintenance Hub Administrator.Facilities Te

Be able to produce deal summaries, create/deliver quality presentations and reports on a regular basis at Director-level, demonstrating an ability to clearly communicate financial and non-financial benefits to stakeholders.

Payroll Administrator – Hammersmith, London.We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our busy HR Shared Service Centre based in Hammersmith.As a Payroll Administrator, you will provide first-line support for HR and payroll operations across the UK and Irelan

Be able to produce deal summaries, create/deliver quality presentations and reports on a regular basis at Director-level, demonstrating an ability to clearly communicate financial and non-financial benefits to stakeholders.

Accenture Song accelerates growth and value for our clients through sustained customer relevance.Our capabilities span ideation to execution: growth, product and experience design; technology and experience platforms; creative, media and marketing strategy; and campaign, content and channel orchestr

Be able to produce deal summaries, create/deliver quality presentations and reports on a regular basis at Director-level, demonstrating an ability to clearly communicate financial and non-financial benefits to stakeholders.

We are supporting a retail group in their search for a.Supply Chain & Logistics Manager.THIS ROLE WILL REQUIRE RELOCATION TO SAUDI ARABIA.This role will suit a strong operator with experience in managing warehouses, carriers, and supply chain processes within a fast-paced retail or FMCG environment.

Be able to produce deal summaries, create/deliver quality presentations and reports on a regular basis at Director-level, demonstrating an ability to clearly communicate financial and non-financial benefits to stakeholders.

Job Title: Supply Chain Network Manager.We are a rapid-growth scale-up disrupting the infant nutrition space through our award-winning brand Kendamil – the only infant milk made in Britain, proudly used by the British Royal Family and uniquely crafted locally using British organic full cream milk,

Be able to produce deal summaries, create/deliver quality presentations and reports on a regular basis at Director-level, demonstrating an ability to clearly communicate financial and non-financial benefits to stakeholders.

Supply Chain & Inventory Scheduling Manager.London (Hybrid – 3 days per week in office).Our client is a leading medical cannabis company with established operations in the UK, Germany, and Australia.Currently focused on the importation, manufacturing, and distribution of medical cannabis products,

This role involves overseeing supplier relationships, managing purchasing and production schedules, coordinating logistics, and optimising inventory levels. Oversee purchasing, production scheduling and readiness for upcoming launches.

SAP Supply Chain Functional Associate Manager.Location: London / Manchester / Birmingham.Salary: Competitive salary and package dependent on experience.Career Level: Associate Manager.Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 year

It’s an exciting time to join Dalkia.As a leading Technical Facilities Management Company who maintain buildings for our clients nationwide, we remain on track to deliver a successful year and our business is growing.There is a real, positive buzz around our brand in our highly competitive marketp

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-known and innovative food brand!.This is a newly created role and will work cross-functionally across procurement, category management and supply chain.The ideal candidate will have a passionate for the food industry, supply chain experience within with

Solution Design Manager - Warehouse and Transport.UK - Remote with occasional travel.Are you a Solution Design Manager looking to join a well known, growing global 3PL provider? Or are you an experienced Operations Manager looking to move into a Solutions based role?.This role will be accountable fo

It’s an exciting time to join Dalkia.As a leading Technical Facilities Management Company who maintain buildings for our clients nationwide, we remain on track to deliver a successful year and our business is growing.There is a real, positive buzz around our brand in our highly competitive marketp

The Outform Group is an award-winning global innovation agency.We partner with some of the best-known brands and retailers worldwide to transform customer experience through insight, technology, and creativity.Our dream is to be revered as the agency shaping the Future of Retail, and in EMEA we have

Global skincare and wellness brand are looking for a permanent and highly experienced Senior Supply Chain Manager to lead and optimize supply chain operations across multiple third-party logistics providers and contract manufacturing sites within the cosmetics industry.This pivotal role will manage

Lead the purchasing and supplier management function across a group of growing brands. Implement and improve purchasing processes and systems to support ongoing growth. Work closely with senior leadership to ensure the purchasing strategy aligns with the wider business vision.

The Outform Group is an award-winning global innovation agency.We partner with some of the best-known brands and retailers worldwide to transform customer experience through insight, technology, and creativity.Our dream is to be revered as the agency shaping the Future of Retail, and in EMEA we have

If you have proven experience in purchasing or procurement. Oversee supplier performance, negotiate contracts, and improve purchasing processes. Lead and develop a small purchasing team, driving both performance and personal growth.

We are looking for an experienced Settlements Manager with a strong background in Supply Chain Finance to join a fast-growing financial services firm specialising in trade finance and settlement solutions for global corporates.This senior leadership role carries significant responsibility for shapin

Business Development Manager –.Ready to shape the future of supply chain innovation across EMEA?.We’re on the hunt for a dynamic.If you thrive on building relationships, crafting tailored solutions, and closing high-value deals, this is your chance to make a real impact.Our Business Process as a

You will join a fast-growing premium brand leading supply chain performance and innovation across purchasing, planning, logistics, warehousing, and global distribution - ensuring operational excellence that supports ambitious sales and growth targets.

Business Development Manager –.Ready to shape the future of supply chain innovation across EMEA?.We’re on the hunt for a dynamic.If you thrive on building relationships, crafting tailored solutions, and closing high-value deals, this is your chance to make a real impact.Our Business Process as a

Supply Chain Central Manager| Supply Chain | Retail | Devon.I am supporting a growng retailer with the appointment of a Central Operations Manager.You'll be the key link between Head Office, Retail, and Distribution Centres - leading a small team, resolving operational issues, improving systems, and

Work closely with the Sales Director, Marketing Directors, Sales Analysts to align sales strategies with marketing efforts and operational capabilities.

We are supporting a retail group in their search for a.Supply Chain & Logistics Manager.THIS ROLE WILL REQUIRE RELOCATION TO SAUDI ARABIA.This role will suit a strong operator with experience in managing warehouses, carriers, and supply chain processes within a fast-paced retail or FMCG environment.

Job Title: Supply Chain Network Manager.We are a rapid-growth scale-up disrupting the infant nutrition space through our award-winning brand Kendamil – the only infant milk made in Britain, proudly used by the British Royal Family and uniquely crafted locally using British organic full cream milk,

Global skincare and wellness brand are looking for a permanent and highly experienced Senior Supply Chain Manager to lead and optimize supply chain operations across multiple third-party logistics providers and contract manufacturing sites within the cosmetics industry.This pivotal role will manage

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-known and innovative food brand!.This is a newly created role and will work cross-functionally across procurement, category management and supply chain.The ideal candidate will have a passionate for the food industry, supply chain experience within with

Accenture Song accelerates growth and value for our clients through sustained customer relevance.Our capabilities span ideation to execution: growth, product and experience design; technology and experience platforms; creative, media and marketing strategy; and campaign, content and channel orchestr

SAP Supply Chain Functional Associate Manager.Location: London / Manchester / Birmingham.Salary: Competitive salary and package dependent on experience.Career Level: Associate Manager.Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 year

The successful candidate will have proven IT procurement experience and will work with the business to ensure that value is maximised from third party contracts, whilst minimising risk and operating in a framework of the clients policies and processes.The role works closely with other members of the

Procurement Project Manager (NPD).London - 4 days/week in the office 1 day from home.Reporting directly to the Head of Creative, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end delivery of products—ensuring timely, cost-effective execution from project initiation through to market launch.This

Profit Share +Excellent Benefits.My client is a leading food business in the Devon area.Their Procurement Team is at the heart of maintaining the exceptional standards they’re known for – sourcing ethically, sustainably, and commercially.They are currently restructuring their Supply Chain and Pr

Procurement Project Manager (NPD).London - 4 days/week in the office 1 day from home.Reporting directly to the Head of Creative, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end delivery of products—ensuring timely, cost-effective execution from project initiation through to market launch.This

London based client offering hybrid home / office working.My client, a high profile public sector organisation, are currently recruiting into a Commercial Lead level role (sourcing and contract management) to oversee the Vehicle / Fleet spend area.Working closely with the stakeholder community the s