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Business Development Manager Eventura | Bolton, Lancashire | Full-Time | On-Site | From £35,000 + Commission About Eventura For over 20 years, Eventura has been a trusted technology partner helping businesses across the UK transform through innovative IT solutions. Headquartered in Bolton with offices in Stockton, Bletchley, and Malta, we specialise in ERP software (NetSuite & Sage 200), managed IT services, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure. As proud Microsoft Gold, NetSuite, and Sage 200 partners, we're passionate about helping businesses of all sizes grow, scale, and thrive through technology. About the Role We're looking for a motivated and commercially driven Business Development Manager to join our Bolton team. In this role, you'll be responsible for driving new business growth whilst managing and developing a portfolio of existing client accounts. You'll work closely with our technical and delivery teams to ensure clients receive tailored solutions that genuinely make a difference to their business. Responsibilities • Identify and pursue new business opportunities across IT Support, Cybersecurity, and ERP markets, • Manage and grow a portfolio of existing client accounts, acting as a trusted advisor, • Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline from prospecting through to close, • Conduct market research to identify trends and emerging opportunities, • Prepare and deliver tailored proposals and presentations to key decision-makers, • Negotiate and close contracts effectively, • Collaborate with internal teams to align sales activity with business objectives, • Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management, • Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills, • Ability to manage existing accounts whilst actively hunting for new business, • Strategic thinker with the ability to identify market trends and act on them, • Confident negotiator with a track record of closing deals, • Knowledge of ERP solutions (NetSuite or Sage 200) and IT services is highly desirable, • 💰 Salary from £35,000 + competitive commission structure, • 🚗 Access to pool cars for client visits and business travel, • 🎉 Regular team social events — we work hard and celebrate together, • 🏥 Employee Benefits Hub — giving you access to a range of perks, discounts, and wellbeing support, • 🏢 Full-time, on-site role based at our Bolton HQ, • 📈 Career progression opportunities within a growing, ambitious business, • 🤝 The backing of industry-leading technology partnerships — NetSuite, Sage 200 & Microsoft Gold, • 💡 A company culture that genuinely invests in its people and community

Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Account Executive to join a specialist healthcare communications agency working across pharmaceutical, biotech and patient advocacy campaigns. This role is ideal for someone early in their PR career who is passionate about healthcare, patient outcomes, and strategic communications. You will support the delivery of integrated communications programmes across multiple therapeutic areas, working closely with senior team members to deliver high-quality campaigns for global healthcare clients. Key Responsibilities Support the delivery of healthcare PR and patient advocacy campaigns across multiple client accounts Assist in the development of press materials, campaign content, and stakeholder communications Monitor media coverage and compile daily/weekly coverage reports and insights summaries Conduct background research on therapeutic areas, patient journeys, and healthcare policy landscapes Support the execution of disease awareness and education campaigns Coordinate logistics for meetings, events, and advisory boards (virtual and in-person) Liaise with internal teams including digital, creative, and public affairs specialists Assist in managing project timelines, budgets, and deliverables under supervision Build relationships with journalists, patient organisations, and healthcare stakeholders (as appropriate) Ensure all outputs comply with regulatory and ethical standards in healthcare communications About You 0–1+ years’ experience in PR, communications, healthcare, or agency environments (internships considered) Strong interest in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or patient advocacy Excellent written and verbal communication skills Highly organised with strong attention to detail Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment Comfortable working with scientific or medical content (training provided) Proactive, curious, and eager to learn Strong team player with a collaborative mindset Desirable Skills Degree in life sciences, communications, journalism, psychology, or related field Understanding of healthcare systems, NHS, or pharmaceutical industry Experience with media monitoring tools or social listening platforms Familiarity with digital communications or social media management Interest in public health, patient engagement, or health policy What We Offer Opportunity to work on global healthcare campaigns that impact patients’ lives Exposure to leading pharmaceutical and biotech clients Training and development in healthcare communications and PR Supportive, collaborative team environment with senior mentorship Clear progression pathway within healthcare communications Career Development This role is remote with an expectation to visit their beautiful offices in London for meetings once a week ideally. This role provides a structured pathway into: Account Manager roles in healthcare PR Specialisation in patient advocacy, public affairs, or digital healthcare communications Opportunities to work on global product launches, disease awareness campaigns, and policy-driven initiatives

In 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the sixth year running. Job Title: HR Manager Location: Bolton | Hybrid Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday Salary: Up to £50,000 (dependent on experience) Contract: Full Time | Permanent UK applicants only | No sponsorship available About us Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high-quality special needs education and care in the UK. We deliver research-led, personalised education that helps every child thrive. Our vision is to empower every child with a world-class education that nurtures potential and inspires lifelong learning. Our mission is to unlock that potential through personalised learning and opportunity, and our promise is simple: we listen, work together, and hold each other accountable to make the remarkable happen. About the Role The HR Manager plays a pivotal leadership role within our central People Services function, with responsibility for shaping and delivering high-impact people strategies that support organisational performance and cultural excellence. Leading the advisory function and provides senior oversight of employee relations, policy development, case management, and HR analytics. You will act as the final escalation point for complex ER matters, while driving continuous improvement through insight-led decision-making, process optimisation, and strong collaboration with HR Business Partners and senior stakeholders. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to Outcomes First Group’s HR transformation journey and to influence meaningful, organisation-wide change within a values-led environment. What You’ll Be Doing • Lead and develop the People Services advisory function, ensuring high-quality, consistent and proactive support, • Own and develop HR dashboards and people analytics, generating actionable insights to inform divisional and organisational strategies, • Analyse trends across ER, absence, turnover and performance data to identify risks, gaps and opportunities, • Embed people insights into the Quarterly Performance Review (QPR) process to support strategic planning, • Lead the development, implementation and review of HR policies, ensuring legal compliance and organisational alignment, • Act as the final escalation point for complex employee relations cases, including ACAS conciliation and Employment Tribunal representation, • Oversee the case management framework to ensure fair, timely and consistent case outcomes, • Partner with leaders to strengthen leadership capability, accountability and confidence in people decision-making, • Use ER data to inform improvements across recruitment, onboarding and induction processes, • Lead, coach and upskill People Advisors, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development, • Act as a subject matter expert in employment law, HR policy and best practice, • Contribute to HR-led projects such as system enhancements, policy transformation and organisational change initiatives, • Ensure all people activity aligns with safeguarding, compliance and statutory requirements Essential Experience & Skills • Proven experience in a HR generalist or employee relations leadership role, • Strong ER background, including managing complex and sensitive cases, • In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice, • Experience leading, coaching and developing HR advisory teams, • Strong analytical capability with experience using HR data to drive improvement, • Ability to influence, challenge and partner effectively with senior stakeholders, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Experience supporting HR transformation or continuous improvement initiatives, • Highly organised with strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities, • Advanced Microsoft Office skills and experience using HR systems Desirable • Experience working within education, care, or similarly regulated environments, • Experience supporting large, multi-site or geographically dispersed organisations, • Project management experience within an HR function, • Experience contributing to HR system or process redesign Why Join Us? Outcomes First Group is the UK’s largest independent provider of high-quality special needs education, operating across England, Scotland, and Wales. Our divisional brands include Acorn Education, Options Autism, Blenheim Schools, and Momenta Connect. By joining our central HR team as an HR Manager, you’ll play a key role in shaping people strategy, strengthening leadership capability, and driving operational excellence across a growing organisation. We value collaboration, professionalism and innovation, and offer the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while staying true to our core values of care, aspiration and inclusion. Benefits • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with flexible contribution options, • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental and physical health support, • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave, • Flexible benefits via Vista, including discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, Electric Car scheme, critical illness cover, and more We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of suitable applications is received. Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed, we do not accept liability for any loss of earnings or costs incurred due to delays or changes in compliance processes. All stages are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

A progressive company in Bolton is seeking a Sales and Marketing Assistant to support the marketing manager in various campaigns and enhance their marketing skills.Ideal for candidates under 25 on Universal Credit, this part-time contract involves conducting calls, assisting with market research, an

Bolton Have a direct impact on MBDA UK's external collaboration with its current and future Supply Chains, managing engagement with the UK Network of Trade Bodies, Trade Shows, Regional Defence & Security Clusters and Regional Aerospace Alliances to meet innovative suppliers. Salary: Up to £45,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: Working on-site and off-site at events as and when required to fulfil the role Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more... Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: To remain at the cutting edge MBDA UK needs to constantly develop, adapt and adopt new technologies. Working together with our current and future potential partners helps to develop concepts and deliver game-changing solutions. This role, reporting to the UK R&T (Research & Technology) Procurement Executive, is a key contributor to the success of embedding Open Innovation into all aspects of how we do procurement, ensuring we have the right levels of engagement with the UK Network, enabling MBDA UK to collaborate with our Supply Chain Partners, including SMEs, research partnerships & academia. You will actively support MBDA UK's reporting on and evidencing our progress with the UK Supply Chain, addressing Government policy and MOD focus on the UK Defence supply chain through vehicles such as the Social Value Act with Prime Contractors, the Governments Defence Industrial Strategy, MBDA's Portfolio Agreement with the MOD and the MOD SME Action Plan. As part of the MBDA UK R&T Partnership team you will work with colleagues across Procurement and all other functions of the business to identify opportunities for MBDA to collaborate in an Open Innovation manner. You will be the Key point of Contact for the MBDA UK Procurement Collaborate to Innovate (C2I) Open Innovation initiatives. As such the main skill required is management of people through external and internal relationships. Externally, you will assess suppliers you meet, manage the collection of their capability data and manage their expectations. The role will manage relationships with the UK Network ensuring MBDA UK is constantly reaching out to find new sovereign capability. Internally, the role is responsible for managing the delivery of all C2I events and initiatives, managing people from around MBDA UK to support these initiatives. As part of the external collaboration responsibilities you will be expected throughout the year to represent MBDA UK at various off-site events and trade shows which will require overnight stays. Some of these events you will have planned and you will attend as part of a team that you will manage and some you will attend individually. You will present on behalf of MBDA UK at events when required. As MBDA is a transnational company there will be some opportunities to travel internationally to support similar events. As the Key point of Contact for C2I, you will look to continuously improve the initiatives and deliver greater value for money year on year. You will use the data collected through the year to provide evidence internally and externally of the impact that Collaborate to Innovate is having for MBDA UK, e.g. new suppliers on boarded, work placed and money spent. The R&T Partnership team is part of MBDA UK's Procurement function, we look to find new capability from new and existing suppliers. As such we collaborate daily with a variety of different people internally and externally. This role is a key part in ensuring that we continue to search everywhere and provide opportunities to all types of organisations to talk to us and share their capabilities with us. Our impact has a direct link to the capabilities of our products which support our Armed Forces and their role in protecting our nations. What we're looking for from you: A passion for collaboration and innovation, working with people to deliver change. Experience in delivering value from managing and planning collaborative events. A confident team player who can deliver results through skilful collaboration. Experience in managing data to evidence impact. Commitment to lead by example, proactively addressing challenges to deliver success. The drive and enthusiasm to keep searching for suppliers with disruptive technologies and innovations.Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more... We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. #LI-LA1

PAID MEDIA SPECIALIST / PPC MANAGER – OLDHAM £30,000 – £38,000 Oldham 12-Month Fixed Term Contract Supporting a busy, fast-growing business This is not a “boost a post and hope for the best” role. This is for someone who: understands performance marketing knows how to turn clicks into revenue and can actually see what’s working… and scale it If you live in Meta Ads, Google Ads, and dashboards that tell real stories… keep reading. THE ROLE You’ll be owning paid media across multiple channels — driving traffic, leads, and sales across a portfolio of brands. This is hands-on, data-driven, and results-focused. Day to day, you’ll be: Paid Social (Meta & LinkedIn) Planning and running campaigns across Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn Building, testing, and optimising ads to drive leads and conversions Dialling in audiences, creatives, and messaging to improve performance Monitoring CTR, CPC, ROAS and making real-time improvements Google Ads / PPC Managing campaigns across Search, Display, PMax & Video Keyword research, ad group structure, and campaign builds Writing ad copy that actually converts (not just fills space) Monitoring performance and optimising bids, targeting, and spend Using GA4, tracking tools, and data to guide decisions E-Commerce PPC (Amazon & eBay) Managing marketplace campaigns to drive product visibility and sales Optimising keywords, bids, and budgets Monitoring ACoS, ROAS, and performance metrics Scaling what works, cutting what doesn’t WHAT YOU’LL NEED Strong experience across Paid Social and Google Ads Comfortable working with data, analytics, and performance metrics Experience with GA4, GTM, and conversion tracking Understanding of e-commerce platforms (Shopify, Amazon, eBay ideal) Ability to test, learn, and optimise campaigns continuously Commercial mindset — you care about results, not just activity WHY THIS ROLE? Because this isn’t a boxed-in marketing job. You’ll be: * Trusted to run campaigns properly * Given the autonomy to make decisions * Working in a role where performance actually matters * Able to make a visible impact on revenue * If you’re the kind of person who: checks performance before your morning coffee gets a buzz from improving ROAS and loves turning data into decisions You’ll do very well here. Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds

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One of our small clients in Bedford are looking for a Client research insight Manager to join their small team. Deliver first class research services and excellent customer service.

This is a hands‑on, impactful role where you will design and implement techniques to maximise utilisation of our cutting‑edge compute infrastructure — ensuring researchers and engineers achieve the best possible performance on current and future systems. You will work closely with internal res

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As a Regional Sales Manager, you will be responsible for growing the Cornerstone OnDemand customer base and the sales of our learning, performance and talent management software products and services in your territory. Our compensation strategy is based on three fundamental principles: equitable pay

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting a national mental health support organisation in the search for a new Prospect Research Manager. Lead prospect research across the fundraising team, supporting key outcomes across high-value fundraising. Proven experience working within prospect research with

Research Compliance ManagerLondonImmediate Start (London)Research Compliance ManagerWe are looking for a driven and entrepreneurial Research Compliance Manager to join our global Legal and Compliance team to support AlphaSights’ new and dedicated Research business. You will have a broad ra

Collaborate with the Research Team to meet and exceed client expectations.

Prior automotive research experience is not required, but a clear interest in the sector and future mobility is essential. Lead or support end-to-end research projects, from proposal to delivery. Design and execute quantitative and/or qualitative research studies.

RTI Health Solutions (RTI-HS), a wholly owned subsidiary of RTI International, is an independent and internationally recognized research organization. With offices in the US, UK, Spain, France, and Sweden, we provide healthcare consulting and research expertise to optimize decision making for pharma

A prominent university in the UK is seeking a Research Contracts Manager to oversee the drafting, negotiation, and management of research agreements. The ideal candidate will manage a Research Contracts Officer and contribute to the efficient workflow of research projects. The position is for a two-

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Research Programme Manager to drive our global research portfolio that spans basic and translational research through to clinical studies and therapy development. This is a fantastic opportunity for an early-career translational science professional such

The Research Manager will lead the design, execution, and delivery of complex research projects across multiple geographies, often involving sensitive topics and close engagement with affected communities. Allset is seeking an experienced and driven Research Manager to lead human-centered research i

A leading health research organization is seeking a Research Manager to support data monitoring and evaluation strategies.

In this role you will work alongside the Senior Account Managers to execute on customized client engagement strategies to ensure our clients are deriving the maximum value from CFRA's services. The Account Management team works with the Sales, Research, Product, Marketing and Sales Operations Teams

Buy Side Equity Research Analyst, Global Small to Mid Caps. We are now working with a successful, long‑only global asset management firm looking to add a Buy Side Equity Research Analyst to their Global Small to Mid Caps team. Stock portfolio analysis of a broad range of stocks and equities for Po

As a Research Manager you will have a POV on designing research and solutions that answer client questions and contribute to proposal creation and pitch delivery as part of a team (with senior oversight). We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Manager (Strategist) with expertise in mixed‑m

A leading boutique research agency located in London is looking for a talented Research Manager or Senior Research Executive. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in quantitative research and be eager to present findings to clients. This hybrid role offers the chance to work within a passi

As an Account Manager, you will manage a book of business by providing a range of operational, administrative and call‑based client support and relationship management with the goal of renewing client memberships and growing accounts through effective cross‑selling. Experience working in the IT

We’re looking for a Research Advocacy Manager to join our team. Partnering with subject experts, Research Leads and the Publishing Manager, you’ll champion high editorial standards and forge strong relationships with academics, publishers and cultural organisations. This is an exciting opportuni

A leading quantitative finance firm is seeking an exceptional Engineering Manager to lead their Compute Performance Engineering team in London.

International Account Manager - leading global media & research company. A global market-leading media and research company operating across shipping, oil and gas, aquaculture/fisheries and the renewable energy industries. The role of International Account Manager.

A specialist tax recruitment firm is seeking a Corporate Tax Technical Research Manager to contribute to technical research and support tax professionals with complex queries.

As Manager of Research Engineering, you are both a technical leader and a people manager. We are seeking a Manager, Research Engineering with the skills and drive to manage a top performing Engineering team focused on developing the latest in LLM and Machine Learning capabilities. Foundational Resea

Everest Clinical Research ("Everest") is a full‑service contract research organization (CRO) providing a broad range of expertise‑based clinical research services to worldwide pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries. To drive continued success in this exciting clinical resea

The R&D Department employs approximately 120-150 staff across the which includes a range of senior managers, technical managers, researchers, research support staff, research nurses and administrative staff. The Research and Development Department (R&D) at Moorfields Eye Hospital Foundation Trust (M

A leading pharmaceutical research agency is seeking a Senior Research Manager. This role involves managing multiple market research projects while ensuring client needs are met. The ideal candidate has experience in pharmaceutical market research, is adept at project management, and can maintain str

A prominent research and advisory firm in Greater London seeks an experienced Account Manager.

A leading firm in quantum computing is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to oversee a portfolio of scientific projects. You will act as the main liaison for project statuses while ensuring all research projects meet goals and timelines.

Demonstrated experience in policy research, report writing, and evidence-based analysis. Assist in planning and executing research projects, ensuring robust methodology and high-quality outputs. Draft and review policy briefs, position papers, reports, and other research materials for internal and e

The Senior Research Manager role will lead The Economist’s B2C Research function and be that trusted adviser to senior stakeholders supporting them in high-impact strategic decision‑making. Quantitative Research Depth: Extensive experience with conducting a broad range of primary quantitative re

A leading UK university in the North East is seeking a Partnership Manager to oversee the SCENE programme, driving projects that support regional collaboration.

They are looking to grow their specialist insight team with an addition of a Research Manager. RECON Search are working with a Pharmaceutical research agency, who are part of larger MedComs group of companies. You will ideally have experience of both Quant and Qual research, managing teams and devel

A renowned educational institution in the UK is looking for a Finance Manager to oversee the WorldPop group's finances and provide financial advice and guidance.

London College of Fashion is seeking a commercially astute Contracts & Finance Manager to strengthen financial control, governance and structured delivery across a growing portfolio of industry partnerships, consultancy and executive education activity. This is a pivotal operational role within the

Dementia UK is looking for their first Prospect Research Manager to join the Philanthropy and Partnerships team to manage and shape our Prospect Research programmme. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and internal teams to centralise our prospect research programme by improving and imple

Are you a Research Engineering Manager passionate about technology and leading cutting-edge research that shapes the future of technology?. We are looking for a driven and experienced Technical Manager to lead our client's research group. As a Research Engineering Manager, you will:.

This role will suit an SRE/RM level researcher working in a research agency, media agency or a client-side insight team (where you’re hands-on with research). Research Services and Market Research. Research, Marketing, and Advertising.

As a Senior Research Manager, you will be drive significant research programmes and manage all aspects of the research whilst utilising your critical skill to challenge conventional research approaches. Internally, you will be one of the key advisors to Client Directors and peer Senior Research Mana

If you’re excited by the potential of AI to change the research landscape and want to be part of a team that’s shaping the future, we’d love to hear from you.

We fund scientists and engineers to pursue research at the edge of the possible. As our Talent Acquisition Manager, you will be at the heart of our operational engine. You will manage complex, (at times) multi-time-zone interview loops for our candidates and hiring managers, ensuring every candidate