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Recruitment Delivery Manager Location: Gateshead (Hybrid) Contract: permanent & full-time Salary: DOE Great Benefits Job Summary / Overview We’re looking for a results-driven Recruitment Delivery Manager to lead and optimise high-volume recruitment delivery within our Public Sector operations. This role is central to ensuring recruitment excellence, managing a high-performing team, and collaborating with sourcing and operational leaders to deliver quality hires at scale. You’ll be responsible for driving strategy, reducing dropouts and early attrition, and engaging in high-level conversations that shape the future of our talent delivery within your sector of the business. A key part of the role is developing and growing our Social Value recruitment strategy, creating sustainable talent pipelines that deliver long-term value for both our clients and the communities we serve. This isn't just about filling vacancies—it's about creating sustainable recruitment solutions that make a real impact on communities while delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients. The role requires you to be on site a minimum of three days per week in either our Gateshead or Manchester office. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities People Leadership & Team Management Lead, coach, and develop a team of recruiters and coordinators to meet volume hiring targets. Foster a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement. Conduct regular performance reviews and support career development. Recruitment Strategy & Execution Own the end-to-end delivery of recruitment campaigns across multiple sites and functions. Collaborate with the Sourcing Manager, Director of Recruitment and operational partners/hiring managers to align candidate pipelines with business needs. Monitor recruitment KPIs and SLAs, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery. Social Value Recruiting Develop relationships with key strategic social value partners, expanding these across our key locations and, where appropriate, nationally. Use data and analytics in partnership with MI and the operational team to deliver targeted recruitment initiatives, cultivating accountability with partners to drive growth and long-term success. Create partnership agreements and lead monthly and quarterly reviews to evaluate performance, strengthen relationships and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Build and scale talent pipelines through social value partnerships, community organisations, education providers and employment initiatives. Stakeholder Engagement Partner with operational leaders to forecast hiring needs and tailor recruitment strategies. Act as a trusted advisor in workforce planning, talent trends and market insights. Lead high-level conversations with senior stakeholders to influence recruitment outcomes. Quality & Attrition Management Implement strategies to improve candidate experience, reduce dropout and minimise early 30, 60 and 90-day attrition. Analyse data to identify trends and root causes of attrition, implementing corrective actions where required. Ensure quality of hire through robust assessment and selection processes, delivering both the volume and quality required across campaigns. What You'll Bring – Essential Criteria Proven experience managing high-volume recruitment in a BPO or similarly fast-paced environment. A proven track record of delivering high-volume recruitment programmes at pace. Consistently achieving fulfilment targets without compromising quality. Experience managing cost per hire through innovative and sustainable sourcing strategies. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. A data-driven mindset with experience using key metrics to drive performance. Excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels. Passion for delivering quality hires and improving candidate outcomes. Passion for developing a robust Social Value strategy and building effective sourcing partnerships that deliver measurable results. What You'll Get A pivotal role in shaping recruitment delivery across our Public Sector operations. Opportunities to innovate and lead strategic initiatives. A collaborative, high-energy culture focused on impact and excellence. _ Career progression and development opportunities. If you're commercially minded, data-driven, passionate about social value, and know how to build recruitment partnerships that deliver results, we'd love to hear from you. To apply – please send CV and covering letter detailing how you meet the essential criteria to lynne.griffiths@teleperformance.co.uk by 10th August 2026 #LI-CW1

Senior Health & Safety Manager \n A well-established and growing multi-business operation is seeking a Senior Health & Safety Manager to lead and shape the next phase of its health, safety and compliance journey. \n This is a mission-critical appointment for a business operating across several divisions, employing a substantial workforce and delivering projects, services and products throughout the region. Reporting directly into senior leadership, you will play a key role in driving standards, influencing culture and ensuring health and safety remains at the heart of every decision. \n The successful individual will provide strategic leadership whilst remaining close to day-to-day operations. You will work with managers across multiple business units, developing systems, policies and procedures that not only ensure compliance but help create a culture where safety, accountability and continuous improvement are embedded throughout the organisation. \n This opportunity will suit an experienced Health & Safety professional who has operated within construction, civil engineering, manufacturing, industrial, logistics, quarrying, aggregates or other operationally demanding environments. You must be capable of influencing at all levels, challenging where required and supporting the business as it continues to grow. \n Applicants should hold a NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 qualification) and be a Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) or working towards chartered status. Experience of managing ISO standards, conducting audits, leading investigations and delivering measurable improvements in safety performance is essential. Multi-site experience and a strong understanding of operational risk management are highly desirable. \n This is an opportunity to join a successful and ambitious business where health and safety is viewed as a key driver of performance rather than a compliance function. The successful candidate will have the platform, support and authority to make a genuine impact and help take the organisation to the next stage of its development.

Job Description Location: Annfield Plain Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application. Working pattern: 35 hours per week, with flexibility to work additional hours as required Salary:£25,480 per annum About the role We're looking for an experienced Lead Chef to oversee all aspects of our café kitchen and catering operations at Greenhouse Business Centre. This is a hands-on role where you'll lead by example, preparing fresh, high-quality food for daily café trade and conference or meeting catering. You'll manage kitchen operations, ensure full compliance with food safety regulations, and lead a small team to deliver excellent food and service standards. What you'll be doing • Lead all kitchen operations for the café and catering services Prepare and cook a variety of dishes including sandwiches, soups, bakes, and hot lunches Design, plan, and cost seasonal menus for the café and catering events Ensure all food is prepared to high quality, taste, and presentation standards Maintain consistency, efficiency, and attention to detail during service Plan and deliver catering for on-site conferences, meetings, and special events Liaise with business centre staff to meet client requirements and event timelines Ensure catering deliveries are accurate, on time, and professionally presented Take full responsibility for kitchen hygiene, cleanliness, and safety Implement and maintain HACCP procedures and food hygiene records Conduct and document all required daily, weekly, and monthly checks Ensure all staff follow food safety, allergen, and cleaning protocols Manage ordering, delivery, and storage of food and supplies Monitor stock levels, control wastage, and operate within agreed budgets Supervise and support Catering Assistant(s) and any temporary staff Provide on-the-job training, guidance, coaching and feedback Foster a positive, efficient and customer-focused kitchen culture Conduct regular one-to-one meetings and performance reviews for team members Take ownership of operational issues, complaints and service challenges Communicate issues, risks and proposed solutions to management What you'll bring • Proven experience as a Lead Chef or Senior Chef in a café, hospitality or catering environment Strong culinary skills with the ability to design, cost and deliver varied menus Excellent understanding of food hygiene, allergen control and HACCP systems Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills Excellent planning, organisation and time management skills Ability to balance café service, catering orders, administration, stock management and staff supervision Strong administrative and record-keeping skills with attention to detail Competence in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel Food Hygiene Level 3 (minimum) A proactive, solution-focused approach with the ability to work independently and take ownership What's on offer • 35 hours per week with flexibility to work additional hours as required A hands-on role leading a small catering team Opportunity to design and deliver varied menus for café and catering clients Work within a community-focused organisation Additional information You'll comply with all organisational policies and procedures, including safeguarding responsibilities for children, young people and vulnerable adults. xwwtmva You may be required to work outside normal office hours. You may have experience of the following: Head Chef, Senior Chef, Kitchen Manager, Catering Manager, Executive Chef, Sous Chef, Chef de Partie, Food Service Manager, Culinary Lead, Catering Supervisor REF-229 881

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting a Contracts Manager for a Civils subcontractor to work on a number of projects based across the North East Within the role you will be responsible for the management of works across Infrastructure and Water Civil Engineering Schemes Duties/Responsibilities: • Full management of site, reporting to and liaising with the Framework Director., • Leading projects from ECI stage, all through delivery and to handover., • Ensure contract programmes are prepared, reviewed and updated., • Completing CPP's and look-aheads to ensure deadlines are met., • Managing temporary works, lifting operations and HSE on site., • Ensure RAMS are written and updated., • Progress meetings with senior management and client., • Overseeing and assigning direct delivery teams and management of sub-contractors., • Forecasting and budgetary monitoring. Experience required: Must have: • Experience working as Project/Contracts Manager on civil engineering & infrastructure projects., • Experience managing projects £5m+ from cradle to grave., • Detailed experience with: structures, heavy civils, RC works, deep drainage and water., • SMSTS, Temporary Works, Appointed Person, First Aid. Nice to have: • Engineering background, working from Site Engineer to Site Agent and to Project Manager., • Degree qualified or HNC/HND qualified within civil engineering. Remuneration: The client are looking to pay up to £82,500 (depending on experience) + package for the right candidate. This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client. For more information, please contact Jack Vasey at Elvet Recruitment

Finance Manager Location: Durham Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: £40k base + Package About The Company Our client are a well-established construction contractor delivering high-quality projects across the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced and highly organised Finance Manager to oversee our day-to-day financial operations and support the continued success of the business. The Role As Finance Manager, you will be responsible for managing the company's financial administration, ensuring accurate payroll processing, maintaining supplier payments, and supporting the financial health of the business. This is a hands-on role requiring excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and experience within the construction industry. Key Responsibilities Manage weekly and monthly payroll, ensuring employees and subcontractors are paid accurately and on time. Process and authorise supplier invoices and payments. Maintain purchase and sales ledgers. Reconcile bank accounts and company credit cards. Monitor cash flow and prepare regular financial reports. Manage CIS deductions and submissions where applicable. Prepare VAT returns and assist with year-end accounts. Work closely with external accountants and auditors. Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and financial legislation. Oversee credit control and manage customer payment collections. Produce management accounts and provide financial insights to senior management. Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning. Maintain accurate financial records using accounting software. Requirements Proven experience as a Finance Manager, Finance Officer, or Senior Bookkeeper. Previous experience within the construction industry is highly desirable. Strong knowledge of payroll, accounts payable, VAT, and CIS. Experience using accounting software such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, or similar. Excellent understanding of Microsoft Excel. Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. AAT qualified, part-qualified ACCA/CIMA, or equivalent is desirable but not essential. What They Offer Competitive salary. Company pension scheme. Paid holidays. Opportunities for professional development. Supportive and friendly working environment. Long-term career progression within a growing construction business

UK Sales Manager Location: North East England (Hybrid) Territory: UK Reporting to: Commercial Director About the Opportunity Select Talent Group is delighted to be partnering with a leading UK manufacturing business on the appointment of a newly created UK Sales Manager. This is a strategically important appointment, created to support the next phase of the company's commercial growth across the UK. The successful individual will be responsible for developing long-term, profitable relationships with existing customers while identifying and securing new business opportunities across a diverse manufacturing customer base. Operating as a standalone commercial role, this position offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to influence sales strategy, expand market share and become a key contributor to the continued success of an established international manufacturing business. We're seeking an ambitious, commercially driven sales professional with experience managing strategic customer accounts and delivering multi-million-pound sales growth within food manufacturing, FMCG or a related manufacturing environment. You'll be equally comfortable winning new business as you are developing long-term partnerships with existing customers, managing complex sales opportunities typically valued at £100k+ through to multi-million-pound supply agreements. The Role The UK Sales Manager will take ownership of both existing customer development and new business acquisition across the UK. Working closely with the Commercial Director and wider leadership team, you will develop strategic customer relationships, identify growth opportunities and deliver profitable sales growth through a consultative, solutions-led approach. This is a highly visible position offering genuine opportunity to shape future commercial direction. Key Responsibilities • Develop and execute the UK sales strategy in line with business objectives., • Identify, target and secure new customer opportunities across the UK., • Develop and grow existing customer accounts through strategic account management., • Build long-term relationships with senior decision makers and key stakeholders., • Manage the full sales lifecycle from prospecting through to contract negotiation and account development., • Work collaboratively with technical, operations, production and customer service teams to deliver customer solutions., • Monitor competitor activity, market trends and emerging opportunities., • Represent the business at customer meetings, exhibitions and industry events., • Prepare sales forecasts, pipeline reports and business plans., • Deliver sustainable, profitable revenue growth whilst maintaining exceptional levels of customer service. Key Success Measures • Delivery of annual sales and profitability targets., • Growth of existing strategic customer accounts., • Acquisition of new key customers., • Increased market share across target sectors., • Successful introduction of new products and solutions., • Margin protection and commercial optimisation., • High levels of customer satisfaction and retention. About You You will be an energetic, commercially minded sales professional with a proven track record of driving profitable growth within manufacturing. You enjoy building trusted customer relationships, identifying opportunities and creating long-term value for customers. Experience • Proven success in B2B sales within food manufacturing, FMCG manufacturing, flexible packaging or closely related manufacturing sectors., • Experience selling into major food manufacturers, FMCG brands or contract manufacturing environments would be highly advantageous., • Demonstrable success delivering sustainable revenue growth through both new business development and strategic account management., • Comfortable managing consultative sales opportunities with typical order values of £100,000+, often involving long sales cycles and multiple stakeholders., • Experience managing complex commercial negotiations and developing long-term customer partnerships. Skills • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify profitable growth opportunities., • Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills., • Outstanding relationship-building and stakeholder management capabilities., • Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously in a standalone sales role., • Strategic thinker with a consultative approach to business development., • Strong planning, forecasting and pipeline management skills., • Highly organised with excellent time management and prioritisation skills., • Full UK Driving Licence

Senior Business Development Manager – Industrial Bulk Packaging / IBC Solutions £40,000 - £60,000 Basic + £6,500 Car Allowance + Uncapped Commission + Excellent Benefits Field Based | UK Wide Are you currently selling Industrial Bulk Containers (IBCs) or industrial bulk packaging solutions? Do you already have strong relationships within the chemical, polymer or pharmaceutical sectors? If so, we'd like to speak with you. We're recruiting on behalf of a long-established UK manufacturer with an outstanding reputation for delivering innovative, sustainable bulk packaging solutions. This is an opportunity to inherit a respected brand whilst having the autonomy to build your own territory and maximise your earnings. The Role You'll be responsible for winning new business and developing key accounts across the UK, promoting a premium range of reusable industrial bulk container solutions to customers within the chemical, polymer, catalyst and pharmaceutical industries. This is a true hunter role where your existing industry knowledge and commercial network will allow you to make an immediate impact. What You'll Be Doing • Developing new business opportunities across the UK., • Managing and growing key customer accounts., • Building relationships with procurement, supply chain and engineering decision makers., • Preparing quotations, proposals and commercial presentations., • Managing your own sales pipeline and forecasts., • Working closely with technical and operations teams to deliver bespoke customer solutions. What We're Looking For We're particularly interested in candidates who: • Have experience selling IBCs or industrial bulk packaging solutions., • Have an established customer network within the chemical, polymer, catalyst or pharmaceutical sectors., • Are proven business developers with strong account management skills., • Are commercially driven and confident managing complex B2B sales cycles., • Enjoy working autonomously in a field-based role., • Hold a full UK driving licence. Package • £40,000 - £60,000 Basic Salary (DOE), • £6,500 Car Allowance, • Uncapped Commission, • Company Benefits Package, • Pension Scheme, • Genuine Career Progression, • Autonomy to develop your own customer base, • Join a respected UK manufacturer with an excellent reputation and sustainable product offering. If you're currently selling industrial bulk container solutions or have a strong background in IBC sales and are looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion

Big 4 Consulting or equivalent background, with demonstrable experience at a Senior Manager level or above. Deloitte's Investment and Wealth consulting practice engages across the industry to deliver operational, technical, and regulatory solutions that create competitive advantage for private banks

Nobu Hotel London Portman Square is seeking an accomplished Hotel Manager to lead operations across Rooms and Food & Beverage, supporting the General Manager in delivering Nobu's service standards and guest experience. You will drive commercial performance, mentor senior teams, and deputise for the

A fast-growing global beverage franchise brand is entering an exciting new chapter, taking direct ownership of its home market operations and resetting its approach across several international territories, and needs an experienced Operations Manager to lead that transition on the ground. This is a

Senior Conference & Events Operations Manager. We're looking for a dedicated Senior Conference & Events Operations Manager to help lead the day-to-day delivery of catering services at Excel London. The Role Playing a leading role in the delivery of first-rate hospitality offering across conferences

Senior Procurement Manager – Retail Operations & Logistics. Senior Procurement Manager – Retail Operations & Logistics. You'll partner with senior business leaders, influence procurement strategy across multiple business functions, and play a key role in delivering value, innovation and operatio

Operations Manager / Senior Mechanical Engineer. As our business continues to grow, we’re looking for an experienced Operations Manager/Senior Mechanical Engineer to play a key role in our future. Working predominantly across London and the Home Counties, we deliver planned maintenance, reactive w

The team is looking for a Senior Operations Manager to lead its Trackside Guest Experience Operations function across a global race calendar. Diversity Monitoring Form - Senior Operations Manager - F1 – Fill in form (Please copy and paste into your browser). The Executives in Sport Group are retai

Established experience at senior Regional Manager, Head of Operations, Operations Director or equivalent level, with responsibility for multiple locations and senior venue leaders. We are recruiting a Senior Operations Manager for a distinctive and fast-evolving hospitality group known for creating

Our client is a leading international events business looking for a Senior Operations Manager to oversee the delivery of a portfolio of large-scale exhibitions and conferences across multiple sectors. Senior Operations Manager – B2B Events. Are you an experienced event operations professional who

A fast-growing global beverage franchise brand is entering an exciting new chapter, taking direct ownership of its home market operations and resetting its approach across several international territories, and needs an experienced Operations Manager to lead that transition on the ground. This is a

A rapidly growing specialty insurance business is looking to appoint a Senior Manager within its international underwriting operations function. Exposure to reinsurance operations, ceded data, technology implementation or underwriting transformation would also be beneficial. You will work closely wi

Position: Administrative Services Manager Type: Independent Contractor Compensation: $60–$140/hour Location: US, UK, or Canada Commitment: High numbers of hours available Role Responsibilities Design questions related to the occupation of Administrative Services Manager. Qualifications Must-Have 4

Your background 6–8 years of progressive experience in Sales Operations, Revenue Operations, or GTM Strategy, with at least 3 years at a senior individual contributor or lead level. Operate as a senior advisor to European sales leadership, bringing structure and operational direction and execution

As a Senior People Operations Manager (EMEA) , you'll play a critical role in shaping the "strong foundation" of our people operations across Europe. Leadership Enablement : Work alongside the CEO and EMEA executives to provide thoughtful, data-driven people guidance that empowers managers at all le

Senior Operations Manager to lead services for people with autism and learning disabilities, ensuring high-quality outcomes, managing budgets, and building stakeholder relationships.

Ready to lead resident engagement across one of the UK's largest housing association fire remediation programmes? Join us as Senior Remediation Operations Manager and help ensure residents remain informed, supported and at the heart of building safety remediation. As Senior Remediation Operations M

Following many years of exceptional service, which has seen Durham City Youth Project (DCYP) grow and develop, our current Project Manager (CEO) is stepping down from her post. The DCYP trustees seek to appoint a Professionally Qualified and Experienced Project Manager (CEO) who can demonstrate pass

Community Operations Volunteer Team Leaders, an Area Branch Development Manager, Regional Community Operations Manager and a Community Support Manager as well as multiple branch teams and volunteers across the region. What we’re looking for in our Community Operations Volunteer Team Manager. Respo

Cammach is currently recruiting a Transition Assistant Project Manager role on behalf of our client, an oil and gas operator client, based in their Aberdeen office. Prepare and host readiness reviews at key milestones with a diverse range of team representatives and senior leaders.

Minimum 3-5 years' experience in an Operations Manager. Looking for an experienced Operations Manager who can hit the ground running, rather than someone stepping into their first OM role. Only candidates with Business & Industry (B&I) operations experience will be considered.

Collaborate with the General Manager, providing support across all management tasks. Referral Bonus of £1000 for referring managers.

You’ll report to the Forever Mournes Project Manager. We’re looking for a proactive and collaborative Project Manager to lead the planning and delivery of the recently launched Mourne Gullion Landscape Connections project.

Produce forecasts for revenues and costs and monitor that these are maintained within budgetary constraints and communicate to the General Manager any shortcomings as soon as possible. Supporting the General Manager in all aspects of running the aparthotel including front office, housekeeping, maint

Take charge of the day-to-day operations of your Pizzeria, showcasing your leadership skills in every aspect. Referral Bonus of £1000 for referring managers.

Club General Manager - Dubai, UAE. Ensure smooth running and operations of the club on a day-to-day basis.

Referral Bonus of €1150 for referring managers. Collaborate with the General Manager, providing support across all management tasks.

In every store, there is a talented Five Guys General Manager who manages, controls and is accountable for the store's day-to-day operations and results. Your store will need to run smoothly on the day-to-day operations and think about long-term planning. You have a history of developing managers, p

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As Operations Director you will be accountable to end-to-end operational performance across warehouse & production operations, quality, and health & Safety on site. Provide overall leadership for the site, acting as the senior representative of the business and ensuring alignment between loc

Experience in an Account Manager or project management role, within water hygiene.

Own end-to-end service delivery across all road freight forwarding operations. Support key customer relationships from an operational performance perspective and act as a senior operational escalation point for strategic customers. To be considered for the Operations Director role you will live with

Work closely with internal operations teams to ensure excellent service delivery.

Technical Operations Manager - M&E (Mechanically Bias). Are you an experienced mechanically bias professional in the (M&E) building services sector, ready to take the next step in your career? My client are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technical Operations Manager to join their te

Our client is looking for a commercially minded Business Lead / General Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of a well-established pump service, maintenance and engineering business. Lead the day-to-day operations of a specialist pump engineering business. Business Lead / General Manager - Pump

MRD Recruitment is currently recruiting a Regional Operations Performance Manager for one of our logistics clients based in Central South England. MRD Recruitment are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Regional Operations Performance Manager to lead operational performance across a large

Business Lead / General Manager - Pumps. Our client is looking for a commercially minded Business Lead / General Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of a well-established pump service, maintenance and engineering business. Lead the day-to-day operations of a specialist pump engineering busines

Project Manager Role based in the Wirral, Merseyside. The Project Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end management of generator and power generation projects, overseeing delivery from contract award through to installation, commissioning, and final client handover.

A leading manufacturing organisation in Cheshire is seeking an Operations Director to join their team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of their operations. As Operations Director, you will be entrusted with overseeing the entire operational framework of the organisation. Your role will