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Visum Recruitment has the pleasure of representing our client, a bespoke supplier of solutions for the wastewater industry. Procurement Manager - Job Overview The Procurement Manager is responsible for developing and executing a robust procurement strategy that supports profitable project delivery, supply chain resilience, and long-term business growth. Operating within a project-based OEM engineering environment, the role ensures early procurement engagement, cost certainty, risk mitigation, and strong supplier performance across the full project lifecycle. Responsibilities • Develop and implement a procurement strategy aligned with business objectives, project delivery requirements, and growth plans., • Establish and manage long-term supplier and framework agreements to improve cost competitiveness, lead time certainty, and supply resilience., • Lead supplier rationalisation initiatives and build strategic partnerships with key vendors., • Provide early procurement input during bid, tender, and engineering phases to improve cost accuracy, lead time visibility, and risk identification., • Support project teams with sourcing strategies for long-lead, high-risk, or critical components., • Ensure procurement plans are aligned with project schedules and cash flow requirements., • Drive cost-down initiatives and value engineering opportunities across the supply base., • Monitor and manage procurement-related cost performance, variations, and supplier claims., • Improve working capital outcomes through payment term negotiation., • Identify and proactively manage supply chain risks, including capacity constraints, single- source dependencies, and market volatility., • Establish procurement governance, policies, and standardised processes across projects., • Ensure compliance with contractual, quality, and regulatory requirements., • Act as the primary interface between engineering, project management, operations, and suppliers. Procurement Manager - Qualifications & Skills • Proven experience in strategic procurement or supply chain management within a project-based OEM, engineering, manufacturing, or capital equipment environment., • Strong commercial acumen with experience negotiating complex supplier agreements., • Demonstrated ability to manage procurement across multiple concurrent projects., • Experience engaging with engineering and project teams early in the design and bid phases., • Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills., • Formal qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, or Business., • Experience implementing procurement frameworks or governance models., • Knowledge of contract law and risk management in project environments. (Desirable). Procurement Manager - Salary & Benefits • Salary £55k, • Bonus scheme, • Company Benefits

About the Company We are seeking a highly experienced and innovative Principal Engineer to provide technical leadership, guide architectural decisions, drive engineering excellence and best practice across the organisation. About the Role As a senior technical authority, you will shape technology strategy, mentor engineering teams, and ensure the delivery of scalable and high-quality pumping solutions. Collaborating with customers, sales and the cross-functional organisation to define and refine product technical requirements throughout contract lifecycles, the role will drive technical excellence, best practice and innovation across product development and the full project lifecycle, delivering value engineered solutions for both new and existing products. Responsibilities • Lead R&D initiatives to drive innovation, integrate emerging technologies and shape strategic growth across the organization., • Enhance project toll gates from bid/no-bid scenarios supporting lessons learned, future bid strategies and continuous improvement., • Translate customer technical requirements and specifications to aid product selection, design, procedures and testing in close collaboration with contract management, engineering, quality, and production., • Ownership over product strategy aligned with Sales to ensure market driven decision making., • Own/facilitate integration of applicable technologies from parent company range of products and modules., • Implement product standardisation strategy to reduce costs and accelerate time to market., • Contribute to the development and implementation of lower cost sourcing strategies to reduce supply chain expenses and enhance overall product cost efficiency., • Provide expert technical support and oversight to clients and end users in the installation, operation and maintenance of Bedford Pumps manufactured equipment., • Hold technical authority for structural integrity and hydraulic design of pumps and pump equipment to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with industry standards., • Oversee quotation and selection processes for motors and pumps ensuring optimal fit and compliance with application., • Delivery of DFM and/or value engineering initiatives to deliver competitive advantage., • Lead root cause analysis using appropriate methodologies such as FMEA and 8D to identify underlying issues and implement corrective actions., • Maintain Bedford Pumps products leading position for conformance to and/or establishing of key regulatory requirements, such as those of the EA & Ofwat., • Influence specification development within the industry for emergent technology such as condition monitoring., • ATEX competency lead in collaboration with Engineering Manager, overseeing quality conformance and adherence to the regulatory standards for selected pump products. Qualifications • Minimum bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. Required Skills • 10+ years of mechanical engineering design and analysis specializing in industrial rotating machinery including pumps and motors., • Demonstrate solid commercial and business acumen, consistently aligning engineering solutions with market needs, customer expectations and strategic objectives., • Comprehensive understanding of mechanical engineering principles related to the design, analysis and operation of centrifugal pumps., • Knowledge in pump engineering related disciplines such as hydraulics and application, material science and integrity, thermal dynamics, electromechanical systems, rotodynamics, vibration analysis and failure diagnostics., • Well versed in industry standards such as ISO, API and HI with hands-on experience in design validation and product testing., • Strong technical proficiency with the ability to interpret drawings and technical specifications., • Proficient in approval of technical reports using analytical and computational methodologies., • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills., • Highly pro-active and self-motivated with attention to detail and quality. Preferred Skills • Experience of water industry markets., • Product Management, • Solidworks, MathCAD and Ansys FEA & CFX., • Vibration and noise analysis including condition monitoring equipment and failure diagnostics., • Electrical MCC panel operation, installation and testing knowledge., • Chartered Engineer (CEng) by an organisation such as IMechE or push for development within.

Role Purpose To lead and develop Gapp Automation as a profitable, growth-oriented business within the Rubix MCA Division. The General Manager will provide strong commercial and operational leadership, driving strategic sales growth, supplier development, and organisational capability to achieve sustained revenue and margin improvement. The position requires a hands-on approach, working closely with a small, high-performing team, and close collaboration with other Rubix group businesses to identify synergies, shared opportunities, and cross-divisional growth. We are looking for candidates based in Bedfordshire Worcestershire Gloucestershire Northampton Key Responsibilities and Main Tasks Leadership & Management • Coordinate, motivate, and develop a close-knit team to deliver performance, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement., • Establish and lead effective management meetings, ensuring alignment of priorities and communication across departments., • Provide clear leadership in setting goals, evaluating performance, and supporting HR processes including recruitment, development, and succession planning., • Develop and implement the company’s strategic plan, aligned with MCA and Group objectives, to deliver sustainable growth and profitability., • Identify and pursue new business opportunities with existing and prospective customers through a structured sales strategy and proactive key-account engagement., • Lead efforts to expand Gapp’s product and solution portfolio, including onboarding and developing new suppliers in automation, motion control, and complementary technologies., • Oversee all aspects of business operations to ensure efficient performance and long-term financial stability., • Work closely with the finance function to set budgets, track performance, and improve commercial understanding across the team., • Monitor key financial and operational KPIs, ensuring compliance with Group reporting requirements., • Define and execute a growth-focused sales strategy aimed at increasing market share in key customer segments., • Support the sales team in identifying target accounts, developing value propositions, and closing opportunities., • Encourage use of CRM tools, digital marketing, and e-commerce platforms to enhance customer reach and retention., • Continue to oversee and enhance supplier relationships, particularly with international partners., • Identify and qualify new suppliers to broaden the product portfolio and enhance competitiveness., • Drive continued development of the Gapp online platform, product range expansion, and SEO performance., • Support and collaborate with HR, finance, and operational teams as required., • Ensure compliance with Rubix Group policies, procedures, and safety standards., • Act as an ambassador for Rubix UKII, promoting the values and strategic intent of the Group.

About the Company We are seeking a highly experienced and innovative Principal Engineer to provide technical leadership, guide architectural decisions, drive engineering excellence and best practice across the organisation. About the Role As a senior technical authority, you will shape technology strategy, mentor engineering teams, and ensure the delivery of scalable and high-quality pumping solutions. Collaborating with customers, sales and the cross-functional organisation to define and refine product technical requirements throughout contract lifecycles, the role will drive technical excellence, best practice and innovation across product development and the full project lifecycle, delivering value engineered solutions for both new and existing products. Responsibilities • Lead R&D initiatives to drive innovation, integrate emerging technologies and shape strategic growth across the organization., • Enhance project toll gates from bid/no-bid scenarios supporting lessons learned, future bid strategies and continuous improvement., • Translate customer technical requirements and specifications to aid product selection, design, procedures and testing in close collaboration with contract management, engineering, quality, and production., • Ownership over product strategy aligned with Sales to ensure market driven decision making., • Own/facilitate integration of applicable technologies from parent company range of products and modules., • Implement product standardisation strategy to reduce costs and accelerate time to market., • Contribute to the development and implementation of lower cost sourcing strategies to reduce supply chain expenses and enhance overall product cost efficiency., • Provide expert technical support and oversight to clients and end users in the installation, operation and maintenance of Bedford Pumps manufactured equipment., • Hold technical authority for structural integrity and hydraulic design of pumps and pump equipment to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with industry standards., • Oversee quotation and selection processes for motors and pumps ensuring optimal fit and compliance with application., • Delivery of DFM and/or value engineering initiatives to deliver competitive advantage., • Lead root cause analysis using appropriate methodologies such as FMEA and 8D to identify underlying issues and implement corrective actions., • Maintain Bedford Pumps products leading position for conformance to and/or establishing of key regulatory requirements, such as those of the EA & Ofwat., • Influence specification development within the industry for emergent technology such as condition monitoring., • ATEX competency lead in collaboration with Engineering Manager, overseeing quality conformance and adherence to the regulatory standards for selected pump products. Qualifications • Minimum bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. Required Skills • 10+ years of mechanical engineering design and analysis specializing in industrial rotating machinery including pumps and motors., • Demonstrate solid commercial and business acumen, consistently aligning engineering solutions with market needs, customer expectations and strategic objectives., • Comprehensive understanding of mechanical engineering principles related to the design, analysis and operation of centrifugal pumps., • Knowledge in pump engineering related disciplines such as hydraulics and application, material science and integrity, thermal dynamics, electromechanical systems, rotodynamics, vibration analysis and failure diagnostics., • Well versed in industry standards such as ISO, API and HI with hands-on experience in design validation and product testing., • Strong technical proficiency with the ability to interpret drawings and technical specifications., • Proficient in approval of technical reports using analytical and computational methodologies., • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills., • Highly pro-active and self-motivated with attention to detail and quality. Preferred Skills • Experience of water industry markets., • Product Management, • Solidworks, MathCAD and Ansys FEA & CFX., • Vibration and noise analysis including condition monitoring equipment and failure diagnostics., • Electrical MCC panel operation, installation and testing knowledge., • Chartered Engineer (CEng) by an organisation such as IMechE or push for development within.

Job Title: Senior Research Nurse / Clinic Site Manager Position Type: Full-Time, On-Site Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Registered Nurse to take on a dual role as Clinic/Site Manager within a private clinical research site. This is a leadership-focused position requiring strong clinical research site experience and proven management capability. The role is primarily operational and strategic, with minimal hands-on nursing duties as required. This is a full-time, on-site role. Candidates must be locally based and able to attend the clinic daily. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage day-to-day operations of the clinical research site, • Monitor and maintain Site KPIs and performance metrics, • Provide regular performance reporting to senior leadership, • Line manage, mentor, and develop the nursing and study coordinator team, • Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP and regulatory standards, • Support clinical delivery when required (minimal nursing duties), • Registered Nurse (active registration), • Strong clinical research site experience (private site preferred), • Previous management or team leadership experience, • Proven ability to manage KPIs and performance reporting, • Strong organisational and communication skills

Elevate Flexible Legal Resourcing is seeking a talented Solicitor Commercial or Corporate to join a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a mid-level lawyer who thrives on variety and wants to broaden their experience. If you’re passionate about making an impact and enjoy working in a lively, informal environment, we’d love to hear from you! Skills & Experience Required • 5–8 years PQE as a commercial lawyer., • Negotiate complex contracts and supplier agreements., • Support corporate transactions and strategic projects., • Advice on financing and property portfolio management., • Strong ability to prioritise, solve problems, and manage multiple projects., • A proactive, collaborative team player who builds trust and communicates clearly., • Experience in complex, asset-intensive industries (engineering, aerospace, transport, etc.)., • In-house experience is desirable., • Flexible to attend the office 2–3 days per week as part of a hybrid working model. What You’ll Do: • Provide legal support across procurement, fleet, engineering & maintenance, and facilities., • Advise on supplier agreements, fleet transactions, financing arrangements, and property portfolio matters., • Support strategic projects, including acquisitions, partnerships, and corporate restructuring., • Drive process improvements and smarter ways of working, including the adoption of automation and technology. About Elevate Elevate is a global provider of consulting, technology, and services for law departments and law firms. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our team of 1,600+ legal professionals, lawyers, consultants, project managers, and engineers operates across the United States, Europe, the UK, Asia, Hong Kong, and Australia. ElevateFlex is our flexible resourcing division, redefining careers in the legal industry. We connect exceptional legal professionals with the evolving needs of our customers through a curated, world-class global talent community and advanced, technology-enabled search capabilities. We are proud to have been ranked Band 1 in Chambers’ Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category. Our Vision: A world where legal and business teams achieve extraordinary outcomes together. At ElevateFlex, equity and inclusion are fundamental to our success. As The Law Company, transforming the legal business landscape, we believe a diverse and inclusive culture is essential for attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry’s top talent. We empower our people to bring their authentic selves to work because diversity of experience and perspective drives innovation and simply makes good business sense. As strong advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion, ElevateFlex is committed to hiring talented professionals from all backgrounds. We invite you to join the ElevateFlex team and help us reshape the legal industry, making a real impact on the legal universe.

Senior Quantity Surveyor Bedford - Office & Site Based Permanent Who are we? MCR Property Group is a national real estate investment and development company with offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh. The business focuses on residential and industrial new build alongside the strategic asset management of existing assets, with a current pipeline of approximately 7,000 residential plots and a commercial and industrial portfolio valued in excess of £2 billion. The role With significant expansion planned over the coming years, MCR is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its London-based development team and play a key role in delivering projects across the South of England. Our flagship new build project, based in Bedford, will be the main focal point. As our She Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will provide commercial leadership and take responsibility for the financial performance of assigned developments, ensuring projects are procured effectively and delivered on time and within budget. Reporting directly to the Construction Director, Commercial Director and the Board, the role offers a high level of visibility and involvement in strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and presenting monthly commercial reports, cost forecasts and valuations, managing contract and subcontract packages, administering variations and supporting projects through to final account. They will work closely with Project Managers and fellow Quantity Surveyors across the business, contributing to procurement strategy, value engineering initiatives and ongoing cost control throughout the project lifecycle. About you Applicants should have a minimum of five years’ experience working as a Quantity Surveyor across a range of project types and values, with a background gained at either a developer, main contractor or subcontractor. A strong understanding of subcontract procurement and construction commercial management is essential, along with experience in both pre- and post-contract administration, including cost planning, estimating, preparation of bills of quantities, tendering and procurement, valuations, final accounts and commercial reporting. Candidates should also demonstrate a broad understanding of construction processes, materials and building systems, be confident using Excel and other standard office software, and hold a full UK driving licence. MCR is looking for an individual who approaches challenges proactively, is comfortable acting as a sounding board for project teams and can provide clear, commercially sound solutions when issues arise. Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills are essential, along with the confidence to engage professionally with stakeholders at all levels of the business and supply chain. The role would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values accountability and is motivated by the opportunity to play a visible role within a growing national developer. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly active and ambitious organisation, work on high-profile residential and industrial developments, and build a long-term career within a business that offers genuine responsibility, progression and exposure to senior leadership from day one.

* * SALARY: Up to £42,600 pa dependent on experience LOCATION: Milton Keynes HYBRID WORKING: Our current hybrid working policy requires a minimum of 60% of working time to be based in the Milton Keynes office however flexibility is expected to meet the needs of the business and the role. HOURS / CONTRACT TYPE: Multiple fixed term contracts available, full time 35 hours per week & part time 32 hours per week CLOSING DATE: 06/03/2026 We reserve the right to close the advert earlier If we receive a high volume of applications. We’re looking for a Customer Resolutions Team Manager to lead and develop a team within our Customer Resolutions function, making sure we deliver outstanding service to our customers—even when things go wrong. This is a role where your decisions genuinely change customer outcomes and shape how we’re seen as a business. In this high‑impact role, you’ll coach and support your team to perform at their best, embed empathy throughout the complaints journey, and drive continuous improvement to deliver fair, consistent, high‑quality resolutions that align with our mission and values. You’ll take ownership of monitoring complaint volumes and progress, ensuring we meet all regulatory timescales and deliver outcomes that meet the standards set by the FCA, FOS, TCF, and Vulnerable Customer guidance. What you’ll be doing: • Overseeing and allocating team and individual caseloads, ensuring effective engagement with FOS and legal partners., • Managing complex, high‑risk, high‑profile, and CEO complaint escalations., • Ensuring fair, evidence‑based and proportionate customer outcomes within authority limits., • Supporting balanced decisions that consider customer circumstances, inconvenience and distress., • Negotiating resolutions with the Volkswagen Brand CSC and Retailer Network to achieve best‑possible outcomes., • Managing relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders, including legal teams and the FOS., • Overseeing diagnostic and triage processes to prioritise and route complaints effectively., • Leading team performance, addressing underperformance and developing high performers., • Conducting quality assurance to ensure FCA compliance and consistently high‑quality customer experiences., • Delivering regular coaching and 1:1s to drive performance improvement., • Ensuring accurate case logging to support root‑cause analysis and regulatory reporting., • Ensuring appropriate support for all customer types, including vulnerable customers., • Acting as a TCF Champion and point of escalation, embedding TCF outcomes across the team., • Supporting team engagement with VWFS culture and long‑term strategic goals. Our Customer Resolutions team sits within the Customer Operations department, and our purpose is to transform moments of customer distress into genuine delight. We’re passionate about delivering fair, thoughtful, and timely outcomes, and we’re looking for someone who shares this commitment. Essential experience & skills: • Strong PC literacy, including confident use of Microsoft Office., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Proven ability to manage and influence stakeholder expectations., • Confident in handling customers and colleagues at all levels., • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines under pressure., • Solid understanding of TCF, FCA, FOS and Vulnerable Customer requirements., • Experience working in a complaint's environment (Financial Services preferred)., • Demonstrated experience in people management., • Skilled in complaint handling. Bonus: Discretionary 10% on-target bonus (based on personal and Group company performance) Pension: Employer pension contribution of 9% (based on employee contribution of 3%). VWFS will pay 6% if employee chooses a 2% employee contribution. Car schemes*: Choice of Employee Car Ownership (ECO) scheme for petrol/diesel and hybrid vehicles plus car insurance. OR Company Car scheme for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) plus car insurance cover for you and a partner/eligible family member. Other benefits: From day 1 we provide income protection, life assurance (4x salary), retail discount vouchers , access to Care Concierge (a service to support carers of adults), along with other salary sacrifice options including a will writing service and cycle to work (subject to scheme restrictions). Following successful completion of probation, you will have access to private medical insurance for you (with the option to buy additional family cover), access to our loan car scheme for up to 2 cars for your partner or eligible family members (subject to scheme restrictions) and during our annual benefit window you can purchase critical illness cover and dental cover , so you can select the benefits that matter to you. We invest in our people and are passionate about driving development. You’ll have access to LinkedIn Learning via our Degreed platform as well as a host of professional development programmes and opportunities to build your technical and soft skills so you can further develop your career. We also offer mentoring schemes and reciprocal partnerships recognising that we can all learn from each other in the flow of work. * * * Why join VWFS UK? You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference by helping us to achieve our mission. Our mission is straight forward; we want to be 'The Key to Mobility'. That means we make getting from A-to-B as easy and simple for as many people as possible. To truly meet the mobility needs of people in a changing world, our offering goes beyond traditional vehicle financing. We do this by providing a range of finance and aftersales products on Volkswagen Group vehicles, as well as developing innovative mobility products designed to solve real problems and support our customers. No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! VWFS is proud to be an inclusive employer and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion isn’t just a statement for us, we encourage and aspire for all our colleagues to be their 100% self. If you need any reasonable adjustments to assist you with the application and/or recruitment processes, please contact our Resourcing Team. This role does not meet the UKVI’s criteria for the skilled worker sponsorship route, therefore we are unable to accept candidates requiring sponsorship for this role.

* * SALARY: From £68,216 to £85,000 pa dependent on experience LOCATION: Milton Keynes HYBRID WORKING: Our current hybrid working policy requires a minimum of 60% of working time to be based in the Milton Keynes office however flexibility is expected to meet the needs of the business and the role. HOURS / CONTRACT TYPE Permanent, Full time 35 hours CLOSING DATE: 25/02/2026 We reserve the right to close the advert earlier If we receive a high volume of applications. We’re looking for a Delivery Planning Lead to support enterprise wide change through b uilding confidence in product and project delivery, helping our business to understand and trust various delivery frameworks and new ways of working. In this influencing role you'll use your leadership skills to o vercome cultural and behavioural resistance, supporting teams and leaders to adopt an agile mindset and embrace new practices through coaching and continuous improvement. What you’ll bring: You’ll be experienced in applying Lean Portfolio Management principles, Product and Project delivery and applying agile principles at scale. This includes road mapping, prioritisation and budgeting to support effective programme delivery and quarterly planning rounds. You’ll have a passion for continuous improvement and agile change delivery and, you have been leading and working across multiple teams in large projects and transformations. Essential experience & skills: • You'll have relevant agile certifications, such as Release Train Engineer, Scrum Master, or Agile Programme/Delivery Management., • Demonstrable hands‑on servant leadership experience, enabling teams and influencing without reliance on command ‑ and ‑ control approaches., • A deep knowledge of lean‑agile frameworks and practical experience coaching teams and leaders in their application., • You embody agile values and principles, modelling behaviours that promote collaboration, transparency and continuous improvement., • Builds strong relationships across diverse stakeholder groups, demonstrating integrity, trust and effective collaboration., • Practises servant leadership, enabling teams and influencing without reliance on command ‑ and ‑ control approaches., • Strong negotiation and influencing skills, able to shape decisions and gain buy ‑ in across the organisation., • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and accessibly to all audiences., • Strategic thinker with strong execution capability, able to translate strategy into practical, delivery ‑ focused solutions., • Solid understanding of agile funding models and value ‑ based delivery, including how work flows across cross ‑ functional teams rather than traditional project structures. What you’ll be doing: • You'll promote a coaching culture across the enterprise, developing delivery teams in lean ‑ agile practices, coaching leaders, Product Owners and Scrum Teams to drive and enable sustained cultural and behavioural change., • Manage the quarterly planning cycle, aligning Business and IT/Customer & Product Transformation (C&PT), and execution of programme ‑ level ceremonies that support predictable delivery of outcomes; including Scrum of Scrums., • Supporting our Ways of Working function to evolve and embed enterprise ‑ wide ways of working that improve consistency, flow and delivery performance., • You'll model and promote agile servant leadership, fostering collaboration across change programmes and applying systems thinking and lean ‑ agile values in programme ‑ level planning, estimation and decision ‑ making., • Lead programme execution and reporting, progress tracking, driving continuous improvement, ensuring visibility of delivery status., • Identify and escalate critical delivery bottlenecks, providing insight to support effective resource planning and prioritisation., • Partner with senior stakeholders, ensuring new software and business initiatives align with Enterprise Strategy and are integrated effectively into delivery plans., • You'll manage programme ‑ level risks, issues, dependencies and impediments for timely resolution and transparency across teams and stakeholders., • Optimise flow of value through programme and release planning, supporting teams to achieve agreed outcomes. Bonus: Discretionary 10% on-target bonus (based on personal and Group company performance) Pension: Employer pension contribution of 9% (based on employee contribution of 3%). VWFS will pay 6% if employee chooses a 2% employee contribution. Car schemes*: Choice of Employee Car Ownership (ECO) scheme for petrol/diesel and hybrid vehicles plus car insurance and fuel card OR Company Car scheme for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) plus car insurance cover for you and a partner/eligible family member. Other benefits: From day 1 we provide income protection, life assurance (4x salary), retail discount vouchers , access to Care Concierge (a service to support carers of adults), along with other salary sacrifice options including a will writing service and cycle to work (subject to scheme restrictions). Following successful completion of probation, you will have access to private medical insurance for you (with the option to buy additional family cover), access to our loan car scheme for up to 2 cars for your partner or eligible family members (subject to scheme restrictions) and during our annual benefit window you can purchase critical illness cover and dental cover , so you can select the benefits that matter to you. We invest in our people and are passionate about driving development. You’ll have access to LinkedIn Learning via our Degreed platform as well as a host of professional development programmes and opportunities to build your technical and soft skills so you can further develop your career. We also offer mentoring schemes and reciprocal partnerships recognising that we can all learn from each other in the flow of work. * * * Why join VWFS UK? You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference by helping us to achieve our mission. Our mission is straight forward; we want to be 'The Key to Mobility'. That means we make getting from A-to-B as easy and simple for as many people as possible. To truly meet the mobility needs of people in a changing world, our offering goes beyond traditional vehicle financing. We do this by providing a range of finance and aftersales products on Volkswagen Group vehicles, as well as developing innovative mobility products designed to solve real problems and support our customers. No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! VWFS is proud to be an inclusive employer and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion isn’t just a statement for us, we encourage and aspire for all our colleagues to be their 100% self. If you need any reasonable adjustments to assist you with the application and/or recruitment processes, please contact our Resourcing Team. This role does not meet the UKVI’s criteria for the skilled worker sponsorship route, therefore we are unable to accept candidates requiring sponsorship for this role. DELETE AS REQUIRED

The business focuses on residential and industrial new build alongside the strategic asset management of existing assets, with a current pipeline of approximately 7,000 residential plots and a commercial and industrial portfolio valued in excess of £2 billion. MCR Property Group is a national real

Are you looking for a new and varied sales role? Or do you have a backgroundof fundraising or making great corporate or business relationships? Are you pro-active with a passion for growing and developing new business? We are looking for a passionate and dynamic Fundraising Manager to support the growth of a local charity based in Bedford. This varied and hugely rewarding Fundraising Manager role is a rare opportunity for someone to really make a difference within the local community - with a clear focus on sales. Our Bedford-based client has grown significantly over the last few years and they are looking for someone who shares their values and can support further growth, opening new doors to generate income for the charity. If you have proven sales or fundraising, apply now or contact Dominic Quirke at Advancing People, in complete confidence. The Role: The Fundraising Manager willfocus onsignificantly increasing growth in fundraising activities, including corporate and individual giving, community events and supporting strong relationships with local businesses, schools and clubs, increasing engagement. They will lead fundraising as they enter another exciting period of growth for the charity. This varied role willalso involveimplementing a marketing plan to promote their impact and their various services. You will also lead events, maximising potential fundraising, increasing brand awareness - building and supporting a network of volunteers and supporters/donors. Acting as one of the main links with the charity, the individual will be targeted with growing, supporting and coordinating the charitys community engagement and activities. THE PERSON: You will be working within a fast-paced and agile charity, you will need to think on your feet, effectively prioritising your time and taking on challenges head on. Applicants should have a strong work-ethic and can-do attitude. More Detail: Lead and develop fundraising Initiatives as part of the management and leadership team, successfully achieving fundraising targets to support their work. Maximise fundraising potential, increasing funding, developing creative ideas to generate vital funds. Securing financial gifts from foundations, conducting prospective research, preparing funding proposals, and cultivating relationships with grant makers. Creating new and nurturing current partnerships with corporates, converting opportunities to the charity and driving sales through our events, packages and donations. Delivering high quality and well managed events that promote their brand and values, with a clear focus on generating income. This will include liaising with venues, suppliers, sponsors and donors. Leading and delivering a strategic marketing plan that promotes all elements of our work across a variety of platforms including social media and email. Confident, ambitious and energetic with initiative and a persuasive manner. Highly organised, ability to work to deadlines and good attention to detail. Good interpersonal, teamwork and relationship management skills, a can-do approach. Sound organisation and events management experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Understanding of marketing tools and how to promote charitable activities. Ability to secure funding from grant funders and understanding of grant making process. Full and clean driving licence This role will be subject to an enhanced DBC check. This rarely available and varied role will be offering a basic salary of £30,000 - £35,000 plus benefits and the flexibilityto work 1 day per week from home. If you have the sales or fundraising experience we are looking for, APPLY NOW for immediate consideration. Advancing People - The Recruitment Specialist Advancing People Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer and acts as both an Employment Business and Employment Agency. TPBN1_UKTJ

We’re on a mission to be the nation’s most-loved neighbourhood restaurant. Think sunshine-filled food, seriously good vibes, a team that’s got each other’s backs, and there's always a dog snoozing under someone's table. As we keep growing, we’re looking for an Operations Manager to lead from the front, own performance across a cluster of restaurants, and help shape the future of Megan’s Restaurants. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role for someone who loves people just as much as they love numbers, and knows that great culture and great results go hand in hand. What you'll be doing Leading brilliant people You’ll lead and inspire a group of exceptional General Managers, helping them run their restaurants like true business owners. Coach, challenge and support GMs to deliver outstanding hospitality and strong commercial results Build stable, engaged teams who want to grow their careers with us Own succession planning, development pathways and talent pipelines across your area Partner closely with the People Team on ER matters, performance, and development Make sure training is completed, standards are met, and expectations are crystal clear Owning your area like a boss You’ll have full accountability for performance across your restaurants. Take full P&L ownership, driving sales, margin and EBITDA Analyse performance, spot opportunities, and turn insight into action Ensure labour, forecasting and rotas are on point and within budget Lead new site openings in your area, bringing them into the Megan’s family smoothly Being present (and visible) This is not a desk job. Regular site visits (both planned and surprise) to support, audit and inspire Be there for peak trading, big moments and when your teams need you most Run structured business reviews covering people, service, food, safety and finances Create clear action plans and follow through always Delivering the Megan’s experience You’ll be a true ambassador of our brand. Make sure every guest feels the Megan’s magic every visit, every time Champion our service standards, steps of service and elite hospitality Ensure food & drink quality, consistency and menu knowledge are always spot-on Work closely with Marketing and Support Office to drive local performance and promotions ️ Keeping standards sky-high Own food safety, health & safety and property standards across your area Maintain EHO 5-star standards and ace all audits Manage maintenance spend smartly while protecting the look and feel of our restaurants What success looks like Sales & EBITDA ahead of budget Low management turnover and strong engagement scores Clear succession plans and internal promotions 100% training compliance Accurate forecasting and labour control Glowing guest feedback, reviews and mystery guest results What we're looking for A confident, inspiring leader who people genuinely want to follow Proven experience running multi-site, high-volume, all-day restaurants Commercially sharp with a deep understanding of P&L Calm under pressure, decisive, and comfortable making tough calls Brilliant communicator from kitchen floor to boardroom Organised, strategic and hands-on (you can zoom out and roll your sleeves up) Tech-savvy, especially with Excel and reporting tools Passionate about culture, development and doing things properly Why join Megan's? Be part of a team that lives by our values: Team Player, Results Driven, Adaptable, Grit. Growth opportunities in a fast-expanding restaurant group. Plenty of upskilling opportunities through our apprenticeship programs. Dog friendly office and restaurants - please bring your fluffy four-legged friends to work! Competitive salary, perks & the chance to grow with one of the most exciting hospitality brands in London. Perks & Treats ✨ 50% off when you dine with your favourite people Plenty of fun, feel-good team socials Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - free, confidential support 24/7 including mental health sessions Early access to wages through Stream Long service awards and celebrations - think fancy meals out and relaxing weekends away ️ Free, delicious Megan’s food & drinks for lunch every day Plus all the usual standard stuff like pension contributions & 28 days holiday Grow With Us Ongoing training & real progression opportunities - if you want to grow professionally, we’ll back you through fully funded programmes. Get involved in new openings as we grow

Are you an experienced Project Engineer who has led and ran projects from cradle to grave for new industrial machinery and equipment? We are a Bedford based original equipment manufacturer and part of a global multi-billion turnover group with a strong existing client base spanning over 50 countries. This is a brand-new role as a Project Engineer due to the demand for the development and delivery of new machines, re-engineering and product obsolescence projects. BASIC SALARY: Up to £57,000 dependant on experience BENEFITS: · 4% Company Pension · 33 Days Holiday (including Bank Holidays) LOCATION: Bedford COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Milton Keynes, Northampton, Huntingdon, Stevenage, Luton, Sandy, Biggleswade, St Neots, Ampthill, Flitwick, Wellingborough, Royston, Kettering, Leighton Buzzard. Why you should apply: · This is a brand-new role and a chance to make it your own · A chance for you to be involved with Leaner & Greener initiatives, including zeroemission and ecofriendly projects · You can take the lead and deliver major projects and contracts at a time of raid growth for the business JOB DESCRIPTION: Project Engineer - machinery, equipment, manufacturing As our new Project Engineer, you will lead the end-to-end development on engineering projects - aligning with our defined Product Roadmap. Reporting to our Engineering Manager, you'll oversee product strategy execution from conceptual design and industrialisation through manufacturing launch and ongoing delivery (the whole project). You will have an experienced Engineer to assist you in your project delivery as well as the support of the wider multi-disciplinary engineering team (mechanical, electrical, software etc). Your mission (if you choose to accept it) is to deliver the best-in-class products on time, to budget, and in line with our market’s expectations. You’ll be joining a large engineering team of 15+, delivering products that have a direct impact in making the Aviation industry greener and more sustainable. YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: Project Engineer – machinery, equipment, manufacturing · Product Roadmap Execution -translate the strategic Product Roadmap into actionable development projects - defining milestones, resources, risks, and success criteria. · Project Management - own product development from concept through commercialisation; ensure targeted objectives - cost, schedule, performance, reliability - are met. · Product Management - propose and approve the technical choices through rigorous internal processes. Contribute to cost reduction projects and reliability improvements by proposing root cause and solution. · Industrialisation Oversight - lead design transfer to manufacturing - aligning with suppliers, quality and production teams - to guarantee robust, repeatable, and scalable production. Provide an efficient Bill of Materials (BOMs) to reduce shortages and streamline production. · Delivery Management - oversee major manufacturing contracts and volume deliveries; ensure schedules, quality standards, and customer commitments are honoured. · Cross‐Functional Leadership, Risk & Issue Management, Documentation & Reporting and Team Leadership YOUR BACKGROUND: Project Engineer – machinery, equipment, manufacturing Ideally, you will have: · Considerable experience with product development projects within manufacturing - ideally within heavy equipment or industrial systems but we’re open to any types of machinery. · The ability to manage product development projects: planning, execution, milestone tracking, and delivering projects to a plan. · Experience in industrialisation: design-for-manufacturability, process ramp-up, and quality controls. · Strong familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, BOM and document release control, engineering change processes, and production workflows (Works Orders). · The ability to influence, communicate at all levels and lead cross-disciplinary teams aligning stakeholders. · B.Eng or in a relevant engineering subject such as mechanical, electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering. COMPANY: As a business, we are over 30 years old, part of a global multi-billion turnover group and supply to over 50 countries. We have over 80 employees in the UK and design and develop a range of power units including portable pumps, DC battery units and associated power units. PROSPECTS: There are plenty of opportunities for you to evolve in the company both in the UK and internationally. We will support your growth, if you bring the strong project engineering experience from within a manufacturing environment. You’ll be surrounded by a friendly and supportive team of highly skilled Engineers in the UK and within our wider group. This is a great opportunity for you to work in a diverse and international environment in a fast-growing business that can offers lots of exciting long-term projects. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets and worked with the following products and/or services: mechanical, electrical, industrial, engineer, design, GD&T, SolidWorks, 2D, 3D, welding, fabrication, assembly, power generation, vehicle, aviation, structural, industrial, aerospace, project engineer, product engineer, product line, DFMEA, manufacturing, automotive INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JAC18237, Wallace Hind Selection

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