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Commercial Manager, Facility Management, 60k, Luton About the Role We are seeking a highly experienced Commercial Manager to oversee and manage all commercial aspects of operations across a national portfolio. This role is pivotal in ensuring the delivery of the facility management operations and providing accurate reporting to support strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will be central to financial governance, budgeting, forecasting, and management of suppliers and contracts. Key Responsibilities • Proactively manage and resolve all commercial issues as they arise., • Ensure alignment with agreed commercial principles and contractual agreements., • Identify gaps in commercial understanding across teams and implement solutions., • Cascade commercial alignment and best practices throughout operational teams., • Oversee supplier management, ensuring contracts are adhered to and performance is monitored., • Review and validate additional costs outside standard agreements, ensuring transparency and accuracy., • Manage and approve changes with potential contractual or commercial impact., • Monitor budgets and report on costs that fall outside fixed-price agreements., • Utilize contractual levers effectively and escalate issues to senior management when required., • Oversee and approve all invoice management to ensure accuracy and compliance. About You • Proven track record as a Commercial Finance Manager, ideally with experience managing large, complex portfolios., • Strong commercial and financial acumen, with expertise in cost control, budgeting, and contract management., • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior finance role within operationally complex environments., • Experience within banking, financial services, or facilities management is desirable but not essential., • Strong analytical skills, with a clear understanding of financial metrics, pricing, and benchmarking.

AI Product Manager (RAG experience essential) - £650 per day - Outside IR35 Are you excited by the challenge of turning cutting-edge AI into real, working products? We’re looking for an experienced Product Manager to help define, deliver, and scale AI Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) for a major enterprise client - applying RAG, LLMs, and generative AI to automate workflows, enhance decision-making, and unlock productivity across business functions like Finance, HR, and Operations. This is a client-facing delivery role within a leading Data & AI transformation consultancy, working alongside world-class data scientists, engineers, and strategists to move ideas from concept to production. 🔍 The Role • Lead the definition and delivery of multiple AI MVPs from discovery through to validation and scaling., • Partner with business and technical stakeholders to identify high-value AI opportunities and shape product roadmaps., • Translate requirements into actionable user stories and acceptance criteria for engineering and data teams., • Collaborate closely with teams building solutions using RAG pipelines, LLMs, embeddings, and API integrations., • Define and track KPIs such as accuracy, latency, adoption, and ROI — iterating based on real-world feedback., • Ensure all solutions meet enterprise-level standards for security, governance, and responsible AI., • Foster agile, transparent, and outcome-driven ways of working across mixed client-consultancy teams. 💡 About You • Proven experience as a Product Manager in AI, data, or enterprise technology environments., • Hands-on exposure to AI MVPs, LLM applications, or applied ML use cases (e.g. RAG, copilots, generative search)., • Strong technical grounding in vector search, embeddings, APIs, data pipelines, and prompt design., • Skilled in navigating complex enterprise settings and managing senior stakeholders., • Pragmatic and delivery-focused - you thrive on getting from concept to MVP to scale., • Excellent communicator, able to translate technical complexity into clear business value.

Multi-Site Hotel Manager Location: Head Office & Hotel Sites (Hertfordshire/London-based) Reporting To: Operations Director Key Responsibilities The Multi-Site Hotel Manager will be responsible for the effective and efficient management of multiple hotel sites, ensuring consistently high service delivery and operational standards. You will oversee front-of-house, guest services, facilities, compliance, and team development across locations, ensuring each hotel meets performance, financial, and customer satisfaction targets. Core Duties: • Build and maintain strong working relationships with senior department heads (e.g. Finance, HR, Compliance, Technology, Support Services)., • Lead day-to-day guest service delivery across all hotel sites – measured via response times, resolution times, and guest satisfaction ratings., • Oversee facilities and asset management at each site – ensuring planned maintenance tasks, risk actions, and compliance requirements are completed on time., • Develop and implement operational strategy with the Operations Director, embedding consistent SOPs across sites., • Provide strong leadership for hotel managers and their teams – including training, mentorship, and performance management., • Build and maintain strong guest and client relationships, acting as the senior escalation point for service delivery issues., • Manage budgets in conjunction with the finance team – including forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting., • Monitor business performance against key KPIs, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Key Performance Indicators Success in the role will be measured against: • Talent management and staff development across sites., • Guest satisfaction scores and feedback ratings., • Completion of maintenance and compliance tasks (PPMs)., • Risk and remedial actions outstanding., • Budgets and financial reports issued on time., • Response and resolution times for guest issues., • Delivery of consistent brand standards across sites. Guest Service Delivery As the Multi-Site Hotel Manager, you’ll act as a brand ambassador, ensuring all staff across locations deliver a consistently excellent guest experience. • Ensure all guest communication (in person, phone, email) is polite, professional, and brand-aligned., • Resolve escalated complaints and issues promptly, providing empathetic and effective solutions., • Support and mentor your teams to ensure service excellence at all times. Operational Service Delivery • Support mobilisation and smooth handovers when opening or transitioning hotel sites., • Take ownership of compliance and risk management routines across all hotels, ensuring full audit trails and reporting are maintained., • Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules, ensuring assets are maintained and safety certifications are up to date., • Work with procurement and local managers to ensure contracts are tendered effectively, achieving value for money. People Management • Lead, mentor, and develop hotel managers and their teams across multiple sites., • Conduct regular 1-2-1s and performance reviews., • Assess training and development requirements, ensuring staff meet agreed service standards., • Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Finance & Reporting • Work closely with the finance team to oversee budgets, forecasting, and reporting for each site., • Ensure all financial processes (purchase ledger, invoicing, reporting) are completed to the highest standard., • Support year-end financial reviews and reporting packs.

About the Job Family Senior Associate / Family Partner - Up to £85,000 salary This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading and progressive Hertfordshire practice with a long history and a reputation built on providing outstanding service and legal advice. Year after year, the department has been ranked Tier 1 in Legal 500, Band 1 in the Chamber and Partners UK 2025 and ranked in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2025. The senior Family Solicitor with experience in complex marital finance matters, divorce & civil partnership dissolution, pre & post nuptial agreements, international relocation and issues around children. You’ll be supervising and developing members of the team and acting as a role model for others and demonstrating an ability to balance fee-earning and non-fee-earning work. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Senior Associate or Salaried Partner to join a highly reputable Family team in Hertfordshire. The Candidate • Family Solicitor with minimum 5 years PQE, • Attend marketing/networking events for the firm to bring in work, • Advocacy experience is advantageous but not essential, • International experience would be advantageous however, this is not essential, • Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative The Benefits and How to Apply • 27 – 30 days holiday (Dependent on job title), • Bonus Scheme, • Death in Service, • Hybrid Working Policy, • Health cash plan, • Pension Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation. Contact Thomas Brown Retained Consultant Office Number: 0203 918 1665 Mobile: 07495 117 132 Email:

The Role Join a forward-thinking organisation that’s expanding rapidly and values strategic thinkers who deliver results. This is your chance to take ownership of a regional growth strategy, lead competitive tenders, and make a measurable impact in a business built on quality, trust, and performance. Our client are seeking an ambitious New Business Manager to drive growth across London and the South of England for a leading contract-services provider. This is a high-impact commercial role, responsible for identifying and converting new opportunities, managing complex tenders, and representing the brand at key industry events and partnerships. You’ll own the full new-business lifecycle, from lead generation and relationship management through to bid delivery and successful contract mobilisation, collaborating with internal teams to ensure every new partnership is built for long-term success. Key Responsibilities • Develop and deliver a regional sales plan aligned with overall growth objectives., • Build and manage a high-quality pipeline through networking, lead generation, and proactive prospecting., • Lead the end-to-end tender process — from opportunity identification and bid strategy to final presentation., • Prepare persuasive and compliant proposals aligned with public- or private-sector frameworks., • Collaborate with operational and finance teams to ensure proposals are commercially viable and operationally deliverable., • Represent the organisation at industry events, client meetings, and partnership forums., • Proven track record in business development, sales, or account management within contract services, outsourcing, facilities, or related industries., • Experience managing complex, long-cycle tenders and bid processes., • Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills., • Commercially astute with strong analytical and cost-modelling ability., • A confident, relationship-driven approach with a hunter mentality., • Knowledge of public-sector procurement frameworks or large-scale B2B contracts.

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Senior Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, youll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees St Albans Hospital is an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 51, located just a 15-minute walk from the town centre with convenient bus stops right outside. The nursery offers free parking and lunch for employees, along with the flexibility of a four-day working week option, creating an appealing and supportive work environment for staff. Busy Bees Benefits • Competitive salary, • Ongoing professional development and career progression, • Our Hive benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), • Your birthday off its our gift to you!, • 50% childcare discount, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus, • Menopause support through Peppy, • Financial support through Salary Finance, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon, • Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI), • Ensure that educational strategies and practices are consistent across multiple rooms., • Lead the planning and delivery of activities, adapting the curriculum to meet the diverse needs of the children., • Mentor and develop Room Leaders, promoting a collaborative and high-performing team., • Oversee the wellbeing and safeguarding of children, making necessary adaptations to support children with additional needs., • Foster strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child's development., • Level 3 qualification or above in early years education., • Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory or leadership experience ideally as a Senior Nursery Room Leader, Senior Nursery Room Manager or Senior Nursery Practitioner., • Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Senior Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, youll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Join our experienced team at Busy Bees Harpenden Rothamsted Lodge, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity for 76 children. Our longstanding staff are dedicated to their professional development, with many working towards their Level 3 qualifications, and over 50% qualified as First Aid responders. Situated in a rural location, our nursery boasts large outdoor spaces for children to explore. We also benefit from convenient bus routes and a nearby train station for easy access. We offer free parking and a complimentary lunch for our staff, creating a supportive and enjoyable working environment. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in early childhood education! Busy Bees Benefits • Competitive salary, • Ongoing professional development and career progression, • Our Hive benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), • Your birthday off its our gift to you!, • 50% childcare discount, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus, • Menopause support through Peppy, • Financial support through Salary Finance, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon, • Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI), • Ensure that educational strategies and practices are consistent across multiple rooms., • Lead the planning and delivery of activities, adapting the curriculum to meet the diverse needs of the children., • Mentor and develop Room Leaders, promoting a collaborative and high-performing team., • Oversee the wellbeing and safeguarding of children, making necessary adaptations to support children with additional needs., • Foster strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child's development., • Level 3 qualification or above in early years education., • Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory or leadership experience ideally as a Senior Nursery Room Leader, Senior Nursery Room Manager or Senior Nursery Practitioner., • Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.