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Strategic Finance Manager \n Adecco are recruiting on behalf of the a Local Authority for an experienced Strategic Finance Manager to join their Finance Service. \n\n • Barking Town Hall, Barking\n, • £69,984 - £76,005 per annum\n, • 35 hours per week\n, • Hybrid Working - 3 days office based\n, • Permanent\n\n This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified finance professional to play a key role in shaping the Council's long-term financial strategy, supporting major transformation programmes, and ensuring sound financial governance across a large and complex organisation. \n The Role \n As Strategic Finance Manager, you will provide strategic financial leadership and expert advice to senior stakeholders, helping to drive informed decision-making, financial sustainability, and value for money across Council services. You will lead financial planning, reporting, compliance, and performance management activities while supporting corporate priorities and service transformation initiatives. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Leading the development and implementation of financial strategies aligned to the Council's objectives.\n, • Providing strategic financial advice to Directors, Heads of Service, and elected Members.\n, • Overseeing budget setting, medium-term financial planning, forecasting, and financial reporting.\n, • Leading annual accounts closure processes and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and legislation.\n, • Delivering financial modelling, business cases, option appraisals, and investment analysis.\n, • Identifying financial risks and developing appropriate mitigation strategies.\n, • Supporting transformation, commercial, and income generation initiatives.\n, • Managing and developing a high-performing finance team.\n, • Driving continuous improvement, innovation, and best practice across financial management processes.\n\n About You \n We are seeking a forward-thinking finance leader with strong local government finance experience and a passion for driving organisational improvement. \n You will have: \n\n • A recognised CCAB accounting qualification with at least two years post-qualification experience and membership of a professional accountancy body.\n, • Significant experience providing strategic financial support within a large, complex organisation, ideally within local government.\n, • Strong knowledge of local authority accounting, financial reporting, budget management, and regulatory requirements.\n, • Proven experience of financial planning, budget monitoring, year-end accounts closure, and delivering successful audit outcomes.\n, • Advanced financial modelling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.\n, • Experience managing and developing finance teams.\n, • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.\n, • A track record of driving innovation, transformation, and continuous improvement. [\n\n Why Apply? \n This is an opportunity to join a progressive local authority at a strategic level, where you will have a direct impact on financial decision-making, service delivery, and the future sustainability of the organisation. You'll work alongside senior leaders, contribute to major transformation programmes, and help shape the financial future of one of London's most ambitious boroughs. \n Apply Now \n If you are a qualified finance professional looking for your next strategic leadership opportunity within local government, we'd love to hear from you. \n Apply today or contact Adecco for more information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. \n By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n

\n Head of Financial Services \n London | Permanent | £100,000 NEGOTIABLE Salary + Benefits \n Lead Financial Excellence at a Senior Strategic Level \n We are seeking an exceptional Head of Financial Services to provide strategic financial leadership within a large and complex organisation. This is a pivotal senior leadership role responsible for driving financial sustainability, strengthening governance, delivering transformational change, and leading a high-performing finance team \n Reporting directly to the Director of Financial Services, you will play a key role in shaping financial strategy, influencing senior stakeholders, and ensuring robust financial management across the organisation. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead the development and delivery of financial strategy, medium-term financial planning, and budget setting.\n, • Provide expert financial advice to senior leadership teams and key stakeholders to support strategic decision-making.\n, • Oversee financial reporting, forecasting, risk management, and statutory compliance.\n, • Drive continuous improvement, transformation programmes, and digital innovation across finance services.\n, • Ensure robust financial controls, governance frameworks, and value-for-money initiatives are embedded throughout the organisation.\n, • Lead, develop, and inspire a team of qualified finance professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.\n, • Present financial reports and recommendations to senior leadership, boards, and committees.\n\n About You \n To be successful, you will possess: \n\n • A recognised CCAB accounting qualification with significant post-qualification experience.\n, • Extensive experience in strategic financial leadership within a complex environment.\n, • Strong knowledge of financial planning, accounting standards, governance, and regulatory compliance.\n, • Demonstrable experience managing and developing high-performing finance teams.\n, • Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and challenge at senior level.\n, • A proven track record of delivering transformation, efficiencies, and improved financial performance.\n\n What's on Offer? \n\n • Salary of £100,000+\n, • Permanent position\n, • Senior leadership opportunity with significant organisational impact\n, • Excellent benefits package\n, • Career-defining role with the opportunity to shape financial strategy and drive transformation\n\n If you are a commercially minded finance leader with the vision, credibility, and expertise to deliver strategic financial excellence, we would welcome your application. \n Apply today to be considered for this outstanding leadership opportunity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. \n By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n

About our Client Our Client is a CQC-regulated domiciliary care provider commissioned by Haringey Council to deliver homecare hours across the borough, offering tailored support including personal care, medication prompts, meal preparation, and reablement through a team of trained care workers, underpinned by electronic care records and a quality assurance framework that enable real-time monitoring, safeguarding compliance, and continuous improvement to enhance client wellbeing; the organisation is now seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Manager to lead the service, ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards while championing dignity, independence, and wellbeing for every individual in its care. Purpose of the Role The Registered Manager holds overall responsibility for the day-to-day operational management of the service, ensuring compliance with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) fundamental standards and all relevant legislation. The postholder will lead, motivate, and develop the staff team, drive continuous improvement, and act as the registered person accountable to CQC for the quality and safety of care delivered. Key Responsibilities Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance Hold and maintain CQC registration as the Registered Manager, ensuring the service consistently meets the fundamental standards and key lines of enquiry (Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led). Ensure policies, procedures, and practices remain up to date and reflect current legislation, including the Health and Social Care Act 2008, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Care Act 2014. Lead on internal audits, quality assurance checks, and action plans arising from CQC inspections or internal reviews. Maintain accurate, up-to-date care records, risk assessments, and support plans in line with regulatory and organisational requirements. Leadership & Staff Management Onboard, induct, supervise, and appraise care staff, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and skill mix at all times. Provide strong, visible leadership, fostering a positive, open, and person-centred culture within the team. Deliver and oversee staff training, ensuring compliance with mandatory training requirements and supporting ongoing professional development. Manage staff performance, conduct, and disciplinary matters in line with HR policy and employment law. Organise and participate in an on-call rota to provide out-of-hours management support. Care Delivery & Safeguarding Ensure care and support delivered is person-centred, promotes independence, dignity, and choice, and is tailored to individual needs and preferences. Act as the lead for safeguarding, ensuring staff understand their responsibilities and that concerns are reported, investigated, and escalated appropriately. Oversee risk management, incident reporting, and lessons-learned processes to continuously improve safety. Build and maintain positive relationships with service users, families, and representatives, ensuring effective communication and complaint resolution. Operational & Financial Management Manage the service's operational budget, monitoring spend against targets and identifying efficiencies. Oversee occupancy/referrals and liaise with commissioners, local authorities, and other referral partners as applicable. Ensure the working environment, equipment, and resources meet health and safety and infection control standards. Maintain effective record-keeping systems and ensure timely, accurate reporting to senior management and external bodies. Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement Represent the organisation professionally with external stakeholders, including CQC, local authorities, healthcare professionals, and regulatory bodies. Build strong multi-agency relationships to support effective care planning and service development. Support business development activity, including contributing to tenders, contract reviews, and service improvement initiatives where required Business Growth & Expansion Lead and support the strategic growth of into new local authority areas, identifying opportunities for service expansion. Build relationships with commissioners and stakeholders in prospective local authorities to support new referrals, contracts, and framework agreements. Work with senior management to develop plans and business cases for extending the service into additional local authorities. Contribute to tenders, pitches, and provider assessments for new local authority contracts, ensuring the service's quality and compliance standing supports successful bids. * Ensure operational readiness (staffing, systems, compliance) to support the onboarding of new local authority contracts as the service grows

Our client a fast‑growing, private equity–backed organisation focused on delivering operational excellence and long‑term value creation. As they continue to scale, they are seeking a high‑calibre Finance Business Partner to act as a critical link between Finance and the wider business. This role plays a central part in driving informed decision‑making, strengthening financial integrity, and supporting strategic performance across the organisation. As Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with senior leaders to shape financial strategy, enhance performance, and ensure robust financial governance. You will bring commercial insight, analytical rigour, and a proactive mindset. • Collaborate with business leaders to develop financial and operational strategies aligned to organisational goals., • Provide insightful analysis to support decision‑making, performance improvement, and cost efficiency., • Challenge and influence business decisions using data‑driven insights., • Strengthen financial understanding and accountability across non‑finance teams., • Produce and present monthly management reports and performance dashboards., • Monitor KPIs, highlighting trends and recommending actions for improvement., • Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of financial information across reporting systems., • Identify opportunities for cost savings, margin enhancement, and process optimisation., • Support business initiatives with financial evaluations, risk assessments, and ROI analysis., • Ensure adherence to financial policies, controls, and statutory requirements., • Support internal and external audit processes., • Strong business acumen and commercial awareness., • Excellent analytical and problem‑solving capability., • Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non‑financial stakeholders., • Advanced Excel and financial modelling proficiency., • Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) desirable., • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent)., • Experience in commercial finance or FP&A., • Proven track record of partnering with business units or senior stakeholders., • Experience in Manufacturing or a product‑based environment advantageous. #J-18808-Ljbffr

National Account Director Waltham Cross Competitive Salary, plus car allowance & bonus Are you an experienced commercial leader with a passion for building high-performing teams, strengthening major customer partnerships and delivering profitable growth? The Role Reynolds Food Group is looking for a commercially astute National Account Director, responsible for the leadership, performance and development of the National Account Management function, ensuring delivery of customer retention, profitable growth, account development, margin improvement and commercial excellence across the strategic customer portfolio. With more than 80 years of greengrocer heritage, Reynolds is trusted by chefs, caterers and food service operators across the UK for quality, reliability and fresh thinking. This is a senior leadership opportunity to influence customer strategy, develop commercial talent and make a measurable impact across the Groups customer growth strategy. What Youll Be Doing Lead a strategic customer portfolio, delivering revenue, margin, profitability and retention targets. Build and embed robust account plans, customer development strategies and strategic reviews. Coach, develop and inspire a talented account management team, creating clear accountability and strong succession capability. Strengthen senior customer relationships and identify opportunities to grow share of basket across the Reynolds Group. Drive disciplined commercial governance, pricing compliance, forecasting accuracy and margin improvement. Work cross-functionally with Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Customer Service and Product teams to deliver outstanding customer outcomes. About You You will bring significant experience in National Account Management, Strategic Account Management or Commercial Leadership, ideally gained within foodservice, hospitality, FMCG, wholesale, fresh produce or distribution. You will be a confident people leader with strong commercial acumen, excellent stakeholder management skills and a proven track record of delivering growth, improving margin and developing high-performing teams. Commercially curious, relationship-driven and data-led, you will be comfortable operating in a complex environment, influencing at senior level and turning strategy into clear, measurable action. Whats on Offer Competitive annual salary. Bonus scheme and car allowance. Annual pay reviews. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Group Personal Pension Plan. Retail discount membership and Health Care Cash Plan membership. Further company tailored benefits achieved through service and commitment. Ready to Lead Fresh Thinking? If youre ready to take ownership of a strategic customer portfolio, lead a talented commercial team and help drive the next phase of growth for Reynolds, wed love to hear from you. TPBN1_UKTJ

This growing chemical company based in Suffolk is seeking a proactive Management Accountant to join its finance team. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this role will focus on month-end reporting, forecasting, and commercial analysis, supporting strategic decision-making across the business. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional to gain hands-on exposure to the full breadth of finance, from management reporting to business partnering, while helping to develop and improve financial processes in a dynamic, growing organisation. Key Responsibilities Management Reporting & Analysis Prepare and deliver accurate monthly management accounts, including detailed commentary and variance analysis Support the budgeting, reforecasting, and long-term planning cycles Partner with commercial and operational teams to analyse financial performance and cost drivers, providing actionable insight Provide ad hoc financial analysis and modelling to support strategic projects and business growth initiatives Financial Controls & Processes Maintain balance sheet reconciliations, including accruals, prepayments, deferred income, and intercompany transactions Assist with cashflow forecasting and working capital management Contribute to automation, reporting enhancements, and system improvements within the finance function Prepare audit schedules and liaise with external auditors as required Other Responsibilities Support the finance team with ad hoc projects and initiatives as needed Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency across the finance function About You Part- or fully-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA) Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a similar management accounting or finance role Strong experience in month-end reporting, forecasting, and commercial analysis Excellent business partnering skills and ability to influence operational teams Experience with balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and intercompany transactions Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail Confident communicator with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders TPBN1_UKTJ

Closing date 18 th September 2026.We are now looking for an exceptional individual to join us in the role of Farm Manager and help transform the farm into a vibrant and thriving business.The successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of the farm, ensuring t

Capel Manor College is seeking a dedicated Farm Manager to lead the strategic and operational management of the college farm.

Finance Business Partner role in York focusing on strategic financial planning, IT cost management, and performance reporting for senior leaders.

Seeking an experienced School Business Manager for a primary school in Barkingside to handle strategic and operational management including finance, HR, premises, and compliance.

Connect2Hackney is currently looking for a Content Designer to join a multi-disciplinary agile team dedicated to making local government services simpler, clearer, and faster. The London Borough of Hackney is known for its innovation and commitment to its residents. As a Content Designer here, you won't just be writing copy; you'll be designing end-to-end user journeys that dismantle complexity and ensure accessibility for all. The Role: What You'll Do You will be responsible for creating, evaluating, and reviewing content at every stage of the user journey. Acting at a level equivalent to a Civil Service HEO/SEO, you will: Design with Data: Use evidence, user research, and performance data to make informed content decisions. Prototype to Persuade: Use everything from paper sketches to digital prototypes to visualise content in context and show the "why" behind your work. Build Bridges: Work across government departments to influence stakeholders, build consensus, and ensure the user's voice is never lost in translation. Standard Bearer: Contribute to and champion style guides and content patterns, ensuring Hackney remains a leader in the cross-government content community. Iterate Constantly: Work in a fast-paced, Agile environment where you'll learn from mistakes, take calculated risks, and pivot based on user needs.Your Skills & Experience To hit the ground running, we are looking for a practitioner who brings a "user-first" mindset to the table. The Must-Haves (CV Essentials): Experience: At least 2 years of professional experience specifically as a content designer. Sector Knowledge: Proven experience of working in the public sector. User-Centred Design: Experience of working to user needs and with user researchers to develop user-centred content.Technical Proficiencies: Agile Working: Experience operating in multi-disciplinary teams alongside developers, designers, and researchers. Strategic Thinking: Ability to focus on outcomes rather than just activities, contributing to broader content strategies and policies. Stakeholder Management: A knack for tailoring communication to different audiences and using evidence to explain difficult design decisions. Content Lifecycle: A deep understanding of why content maintenance and governance are just as important as the initial creation.Why Join Us? Working through Connect2Hackney means you are part of the borough's internal fabric from day one. You'll be working on projects that have a direct, tangible impact on the lives of Hackney residents. Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Access Control and Door Entry Service Engineer, Company Vehicle + 23 Days Holiday) Location of works: East London Salary Bracket: Up to £38,000 per annum (DOE) Industry: Fire & Security Recruitment Partner: 4way Recruitment is the UK's specialist recruitment agency exclusively focused on the Fire & Security sector. About Our Customer 4way Recruitment has partnered directly with a well-established, mid-to-large fire and security systems specialist to secure a permanent Access Control and Door Entry Service Engineer for their team. Operating across multiple regions of the UK for around four decades, our client delivers reactive and planned maintenance across social housing and commercial contracts, and has grown steadily — including through recent strategic acquisitions. Salary and Benefits – Access Control and Door Entry Service Engineer Up to £38,000 per annum, dependent on experience Company vehicle provided 23 days holiday plus bank holidays Door-to-door travel time paid after the first 30 minutes each way Permanent, full-time position with genuine career progression opportunities Key Responsibilities – Access Control and Door Entry Service Engineer Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on door entry and access control systems Diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently Covering the out-of-hours on-call rota Working flexibly to manage weekly workload, including overtime when required Logging completed works accurately via the company's job management system Completing timesheets and required documentation to deadline Working in line with company health & safety procedures Skills and experience – Access Control and Door Entry Service Engineer: Proven experience in door entry and access control systems — other trade disciplines advantageous Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills Hands-on experience with installation, servicing and repairs Comfortable working independently and as part of a team Full UK driving licence preferred Why Join this Company? Market Position: A well-established, growing name in fire and security installation and maintenance, with an expanding footprint across the UK built through steady organic growth and acquisition. Work Culture: A hands-on, supportive team offering genuine progression for engineers who take pride in their work. Apply through 4Way Recruitment Today! If you're an experienced Access Control and Door Entry Service Engineer based in or near East London, this is your chance to join a respected company offering real work-life balance, strong earning potential, and professional development. Keywords to support your application: Access Control Engineer, Door Entry Engineer, Entrance Systems Engineer, Security Systems Engineer, East London, Leyton, Walthamstow, Stratford indeed tag: IND-LON

Interim Head of Property Location: Southgate, London Job Type: Contract Salary: £625 per day We are seeking an experienced Interim Head of Property to lead a Property Services team for a large Housing Association based in London. This role is based in Southgate, and is crucial for overseeing the management of housing repairs, voids, and disrepair. The successful candidate will have a robust knowledge of Awabs law and a proven track record in the housing sector. This contract position will run until the end of 2026, with opportunities to apply for a permanent role. Day-to-Day of the Role: Oversee the delivery of property services, ensuring safety, comfort, and maximising stock availability. Manage reactive repairs services and ensure value for money from available budgets. Lead a technically qualified team, highlighting strategic asset management opportunities. Conduct pre and post inspections for responsive services and voids. Manage complex works scope, tender analysis, and contract administration for disrepair works. Oversee CDM and Health & Safety management, ensuring compliance across all operations. Handle contractor management and complaint resolution effectively.Required Skills & Qualifications: Extensive knowledge of property legislation, regulation, and best practices. Professional qualifications and/or membership of a relevant professional body, or significant professional experience in a similar role. Demonstrated success in a senior property operational role within a similarly sized and complex organisation. Expertise in contract management and client management of multi-year contracts. Experience in managing property assets in a public-sector or regulated environment. Proven ability in building effective teams and leading professional staff. Successful management of complex, multi-million pound budgets. Strong partnership working skills at a senior level and experience with transformational change.To apply for the Interim Head of Property position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experinece or contact Mel Applin @ Reed

Client Local Authority in Newham Job Title Senior HR Consultant Pay Rate £28.91 an hour PAYE/£37.84 an hour UMBRELLA Hours 36 Hours a week (Mon-Fri)9AM-5PM Duration Initial 3 month contract Location Hybrid Working - 3 days office based from Dockside, Newham,E16 Description ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE COUNCIL EXPERIENCE Overall Purpose of Job: Deliver high quality and consistent advice, guidance and solutions to people managers and employees across all aspects of HR policy and procedure, in line with legislative parameters and via the agreed service channels. Provide appropriate solutions, e.g., guidance, coaching, workshops to support line managers to become effective people managers. Responsible for a portfolio of cases, providing managers with proactive and consistent support to bring these to a resolution. Key Tasks and Accountabilities: 1. Manage the performance and development of the assigned team to ensure managers and employees receive consistent and up to date advice, in a way that positively influences the employee's experience., 2. Deliver a professional advice and consultancy service that meets strategic objectives, and covers the employee life cycle, including resourcing, probation, induction, performance management, employee relations cases and organisational change., 3. Ensure the assigned team maintain accurate and up to date records of all casework in the centralised case management solution., 4. Provide coaching and support to the assigned team to ensure the provision of consistent advice to managers., 5. Ensure the assigned team proactively manage cases, e.g., resolution (grievance, bullying & harassment), disciplinary, capability, sickness and other activity, e.g., organisational change, job evaluation and TUPE transfers., 6. Actively monitor and learn from the application of HR policy, procedure or guidance, and recommend improvements, ensuring they are current and fit for purpose. Develop and update procedures and guidance as required., 7. Provide managers with the skills and knowledge to manage people in accordance with our core people management policies, e.g., through the creation and delivery of workshops, coaching and other initiatives. EXPERIENCE: Experience of building effective relationships and working closely with managers to deliver organisational focused outcomes Experience of leading change projects in large, diverse organisations Experience of providing clear and unambiguous advice on HR issues, exercising judgment and analytical skills Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website

Axis, part of Axis CLC, is a trusted property services specialist delivering responsive repairs, planned works, refurbishments and voids services across the UK. Backed by over 110 years of combined experience and the wider strength of Axis CLC, operating from 23 UK offices and employing more than 2,500 people nationwide, we support housing providers and public sector clients with high-quality maintenance and compliance services that help keep residents safe, properties well maintained and communities supported. The Role We're looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to lead multiple workstreams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You'll be responsible for driving operational performance, managing client relationships, and ensuring profitability across your contracts. What You’ll Do Lead the successful delivery of multiple social housing contracts, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Oversee projects from mobilisation through to completion, ensuring all contractual obligations, KPIs, and service levels are met. Provide strong leadership to internal teams and subcontractors, promoting accountability, collaboration, and high performance. Ensure all works align with specifications, contract documents, and client expectations. Support clients in meeting regulatory and resident-focused obligations, including damp & mould, building safety, and customer satisfaction. Lead regular client meetings, presenting performance data, improvement plans, and strategic recommendations. Maintain strong commercial control of contracts, ensuring monthly and quarterly cashflow targets are achieved. Monitor budgets, costs, variations, and profitability, taking corrective action where required. Support tendering activities by reviewing specifications, carrying out estimates, and advising on pricing strategies. Ensure supply chain rates, procurement decisions, and subcontractor agreements support commercial objectives. Ensure compliance with NEC/JCT contract requirements, including early warnings, compensation events, and change control. Ensure full compliance with CDM, Health & Safety legislation, and all relevant social housing regulations. Carry out or oversee property surveys, identifying required repairs, planned works, and compliance issues. About You Previous experience in a similar role Extensive experience working as a Contracts Manager/Project Manager on a variety of projects ranging in value up to £10M Experience in contract administration, planning, estimating, tender processes, health & safety and staff management Ability to build good working relationships and work to tight deadlines Proficient in Microsoft packages Experience of delivering planned works within occupied environments City and Guilds in a construction trade A DBS check will be required for this role. What We Offer Base Salary up to £75,000 based upon experience Car allowance Pension scheme and life assurance 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays Perkbox (discounts, perks & wellbeing offers) 1 paid volunteer day £2000 refer-a-friend bonus after the referee passes probation Opportunities for development and progression across Axis CLC Why AxisCLC Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national team delivering essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. We value reliability, quality and social impact, and offer meaningful work with real opportunities to grow. Our Commitment to Inclusion Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know

Connect2Hackney is excited to recruit a Corporate Capital Project Manager on behalf of the London Borough of Hackney. Joining the Asset Management Delivery team within Finance & Corporate Resources, you will lead high-profile capital projects across the borough's diverse estate. Role Details Position: Corporate Capital Project Manager Service: Asset Management Delivery (Strategic Property Services) Reports To: Head of Corporate Projects & Project DeliveryAbout the Role As Corporate Capital Project Manager, you will take direct accountability for delivering individual projects within the Council's Corporate Capital Programme from inception to completion. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams and external consultants to ensure schemes are completed on time, within budget, and to exact specifications. In addition to commercial oversight, you will play a key role in driving sustainability across the Council's estate and reducing its carbon footprint. Key Responsibilities Project Governance & Delivery: Manage capital projects end-to-end, overseeing procurement, risk management, commercial negotiations, and contract sign-offs. Financial & Contract Management: Oversee project budgets, track financial commitments, and manage contractual variations, delays, and payment processes. Team & Stakeholder Leadership: Direct multi-disciplinary delivery teams and external consultants. Build strong relationships with Council officers, elected members, local residents, third-sector partners, and external bodies like the GLA. Sustainability Champion: Actively promote energy reduction strategies and energy best practices across the Council's property portfolio. Data & Systems: Ensure property database systems and reporting structures are kept updated following project milestones.What We Are Looking For Qualifications: Qualified in a relevant building discipline (e.g., MRICS or MCIOB) alongside a recognized Project Management qualification, or equivalent senior-level capital project experience. Experience: Proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary teams and delivering complex, large-scale capital projects within the public or private sector. Procurement & Governance: Extensive knowledge of public sector procurement, contract management, and financial appraisal models. Communication & Negotiation: Outstanding interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups, negotiate value for money, and manage competing priorities under pressure. Technical Proficiency: Comfortable using property asset databases and cloud productivity suites (Google Workspace or Microsoft 365). A NEBOSH certificate is desirable.Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Payroll Manager Walthamstow Permanent £54267 to £57402 per annum. Our client is looking for an experienced Payroll Manager an experienced and forward-thinking Payroll Manager to lead our Payroll and function and help shape the future of payroll delivery across the Council. This is a pivotal operational leadership role, sitting within Culture Workforce & Development department, where you will take ownership of payroll and pension services, ensuring the accurate, timely and compliant delivery of payroll for a workforce of approximately 2,600 employees. You will act as the Council's subject matter expert on payroll and pension matters, making informed decisions, managing risk and serving as the key escalation point for complex issues. Beyond operational excellence, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a significant transformation programme. You will play a leading role in modernising payroll processes, driving service improvements and supporting the future development of payroll provision. About the Role As the Payroll Manager, you will lead a dedicated team responsible for delivering a high-quality payroll and pensions service that supports employees throughout their employment journey. You will oversee the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements while delivering an efficient, customer-focused service. Working closely with senior leaders, HR, Finance, Pensions and external providers, you will build strong relationships that enable seamless service delivery and support organisational performance. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable managing operational delivery, leading people, driving continuous improvement and influencing strategic change. Key Responsibilities · Lead and develop a high-performing Payroll team, creating a culture of accountability, customer focus and continuous improvement. · Ensure the accurate, timely and compliant delivery of monthly payroll services. This is one of several roles we are currently recruiting for please visit our website for more opportunities. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES colbernlimited co uk CIPP Qualification or extensive experience managing an end-to-end payroll function within a large and complex organisation. · Strong technical knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, pensions and statutory reporting requirements. · Experience of leading, coaching and developing payroll teams. · Significant experience using Oracle Payroll or a comparable enterprise payroll system. · Knowledge of Local Government and/or Teachers' Pension schemes. · Strong analytical, problem-solving and reconciliation skills. · Experience of leading service improvements and change initiatives. · Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Desirable Criteria · Experience within Local & Central Government. Other public sector organisations and private sector complex organisations experience are also welcomed. · Flexible and hybrid working arrangements · Generous annual leave entitlement · Local Government Pension Scheme · Learning and development opportunities · Employee wellbeing support · Career progression opportunities within a forward-thinking organisation The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer

Fire and Security Project Manager, Company Car + 23 Days Holiday) Location of works: East London Salary Bracket: £60,000 per annum On target earnings (OTE): N/A — fixed salary role Industry: Fire & Security Recruitment Partner: 4way Recruitment is the UK's specialist recruitment agency exclusively focused on the Fire & Security sector. About Our Customer 4way Recruitment has partnered directly with a well-established, mid-to-large fire and security systems specialist to secure a permanent Fire and Security Project Manager for their team. Operating across multiple regions of the UK for around four decades, our client has grown steadily — including through recent strategic acquisitions — and holds recognised industry accreditations for installation quality and compliance standards. Salary and Benefits – Fire and Security Project Manager £60,000 per annum Company car or car allowance 23 days holiday plus bank holidays Monday to Friday, standard business hours — no weekend or on-call work Key Responsibilities – Fire and Security Project Manager Leading fire and security installation projects from planning through to completion, on time and within budget Building strong client relationships, understanding requirements and providing expert guidance throughout the project lifecycle Coordinating project teams, including engineers and subcontractors, for smooth day-to-day delivery Identifying risks early and putting mitigation plans in place to protect safety and avoid delays Ensuring every project meets current fire and security regulations, industry standards and company policy Monitoring budgets and resource allocation, adjusting as needed to protect profitability Overseeing quality control so completed work meets or exceeds client expectations Reporting progress to senior management and clients, flagging milestones and any issues promptly Continuously looking for ways to improve project delivery processes Skills and experience – Fire and Security Project Manager: Minimum 5 years' experience managing fire and/or security projects, with a strong delivery track record Warden call system experience essential Full UK driving licence SMSTS or IOSH qualified FIA accredited Why Join this Company? Market Position: A well-established, growing name in fire and security project delivery, with an expanding footprint across the UK built through steady organic growth and acquisition. Work Culture: A close-knit, supportive team where project managers are trusted to lead from the front and shape how their projects are run. Apply through 4Way Recruitment Today! If you're an experienced Fire and Security Project Manager with Warden Call experience, based in or near East London, this is your chance to join a respected company offering real work-life balance, strong earning potential, and professional development. Keywords to support your application: Fire and Security Project Manager, Fire Alarm Project Manager, Security Systems Project Manager, Warden Call, Life Safety, SMSTS, IOSH, FIA, East London, Leyton, Walthamstow, Stratford indeed tag: IND-LON

About the Company: Were a specialised school catering company with a deep passion for high-quality food, dedicated to fostering a community spirit and driving a mission to instil pride back into school kitchens across the UK. Our success is powered by an exceptional and highly valued team. We boast a diverse range of experts, skills, and abilities, all united by our common goal of creating a significant impact and stirring innovation within education catering. We are committed to maintaining uncompromisingly high standardsboth in the culinary excellence of the food we serve and in the professional management and safety of our kitchen environments. This commitment is supported by our dedicated team and reinforced through regular support and targeted training, ensuring our on-site teams possess the precise skills needed to deliver the performance we expect. We actively seek individuals with creative initiative and growth ambition. We offer exciting opportunities designed to attract strategic thinkers and bold movers ready to advance their careers with us. If this vision resonates with you, we encourage you to connect with our team. Job Introduction: As Chef Manager, you will be the point of leadership for your site. This pivotal role demands culinary mastery combined with sharp business acumen. You will place emphasis on delivering the highest quality food and service, leveraging your creative flair, originality, and leadership to make a significant stir in the school catering industry. Key Responsibilities: The Chef Manager drives performance across all facets of the catering unit: Financial Command (P&L): Assume full control of the catering operation, including managing and improving all controllable costs (stock, food, and labour) to ensure maximum profitability. Culinary & Menu Excellence: Lead the preparation of delicious, nutritious, high-quality meals utilising our fresh and sustainable ingredients. Oversee and guide continuous menu development. Team Leadership & Development: Lead, coach, and motivate all staff, setting a positive tone and guaranteeing a consistently fantastic dining experience for students and staff in line with company standards. Provide outstanding support and guidance to ensure team success. Commercial Growth: Actively drive sales and revenue growth through the implementation of effective monthly promotions and added-value events. Compliance & Audit: Ensure full compliance with all company systems, procedures, and relevant legislation. Conduct regular operational audits to verify standards are consistently met. Client Relations: Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with both clients and customers, acting as the primary representative for Stir on site. Ideal Candidate: We are seeking a proactive leader who balances culinary passion with demonstrated business capability: Strong working financial understanding of gross profit management and a track record of achieving demanding sales targets. A natural, positive leader with proven experience in managing a team and fostering exceptional teamwork. Extensive craft-based experience using fresh ingredients. Strong knowledge of all current Health and Safety practices within a professional kitchen environment. Possession of an OND or HND Qualification is preferred, but not essential. Package Description At Stir, we give our teams the time, freedom, and tools they need to feel pride in their work every single day! You'll also benefit from a true commitment to work-life balance: Monday to Friday working onlysay goodbye to all weekend shifts! 35 hours working with no late nights. 39 working weeks per year, structured around the term-time calendar (maximising time with family and friends!). Join a fast-growing, ambitious company dedicated to supporting your long-term career development. Access to our dedicated Learning & Development team for apprenticeships and advanced training courses available to all staff. Crucial Note: We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. This role requires a mandatory enhanced DBS disclosure. Due to high demand for this key position, the role may be filled before the official closing date. TPBN1_UKCT

Assistant Director - Housing Asset Investment & Building Safety Newham, London £950 per day Umbrella Hybrid Working Initial 6-Month Contract We are seeking an experienced Assistant Director - Housing Asset Investment & Building Safety to provide strategic leadership across housing asset management, building safety, compliance assurance and long-term investment planning. This is a high-profile interim opportunity for an accomplished housing leader to shape and drive a regulator-ready asset management and building safety function across a large and complex housing portfolio. The Role Reporting to the Director of Housing Services, you will lead the strategic approach to housing asset investment, building safety, compliance assurance and asset intelligence. You will be responsible for overseeing significant investment programmes, ensuring statutory compliance, and providing assurance to senior leadership, Members and regulatory bodies. Key Responsibilities Lead housing asset investment and building safety strategy across a substantial housing portfolio. Provide senior oversight of compliance with the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety legislation and wider regulatory requirements. Drive long-term asset management planning, including 5-year and 30-year investment strategies. Lead building safety assurance, risk management and regulatory readiness. Develop robust asset intelligence, governance and performance frameworks. Provide strategic leadership across asset investment, stock condition and building safety functions. Build effective relationships with residents, regulators and senior stakeholders to deliver safe, compliant and sustainable homes. About You You will bring: Significant leadership experience at Assistant Director, Director or equivalent level within local government, social housing or a large housing provider. Extensive knowledge of housing asset management, building safety and compliance frameworks. Strong understanding of the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety legislation, Consumer Standards and regulatory requirements. Proven experience leading large-scale investment programmes and long-term HRA planning. Experience working with regulators, elected members, boards and senior stakeholders. A professional qualification such as MRICS, CIOB, CABE or equivalent. Contract Details £950 per day Umbrella Hybrid working Newham, London Initial 6-month contractThis is an excellent opportunity for a senior housing professional to lead a critical asset investment and building safety function, driving compliance, assurance and long-term asset sustainability. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser

Executive Support Assistant Hybrid: 2 days in the office Hackney E8 3 Months ASAP Start £28.76 - £30.81 Per Hour (Umbrella) £20.21 - £22.86 Per Hour (PAYE Are you a proactive administrative professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? The London Borough of Hackney is looking for an Executive Support Assistant to provide high-level, confidential support to our senior leadership team. The Role As a vital member of the Executive Support Team, you will enable our Directors to deliver their strategic and operational objectives. This is more than just an administrative role; you will be the key interface between Directors and internal and external stakeholders, ensuring the smooth running of their daily operations. Key Responsibilities Include: Strategic Diary & Inbox Management: Proactively managing extensive diaries and correspondence to ensure time is used efficiently. Meeting Support: Attending high-level meetings to take accurate, concise notes and ensuring all actions are followed up. Collaborative Support: Working as part of a resilient team to share best practices and provide cover for colleagues. Problem Solving: Interpreting information requests and solving routine problems professionally and politely. Operational Assistance: Managing FOI requests, updating financial systems (CedAr), and maintaining critical records like Gifts & Hospitality logs.About You We are looking for someone who can anticipate needs before they arise and remain calm under pressure. You will bring: Proven Experience: A background in providing high-level administrative or secretarial support to Chief Officers, Directors, or Senior Managers. Exceptional Communication: The ability to draft reports and liaise confidently with elected politicians, senior managers, and the public. Tech Savviness: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Sheets, etc.). Adaptability: The flexibility to work successfully in both remote and office environments while embracing change. Discretion: Experience handling highly sensitive and confidential information with professionalism. Why Hackney? This is an opportunity to work at the heart of a large, dynamic public sector organisation. You will play a crucial role in supporting the Council during times of crisis and emergency, contributing directly to the borough's success. Please note due to the high volume of applications only successful candidates will be contacted Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

National Account Director Location: North London / Hertfordshire - Hybrid Salary: Circa £80,000-£90,000 DOE + Car Allowance + Annual Performance Bonus + Excellent Benefits Lead a National Accounts Team. Shape Commercial Strategy. Drive Profitable Growth. Are you an accomplished National Account Director, Head of National Accounts or senior commercial leader ready to take ownership of a major strategic customer portfolio and lead a high-performing commercial team? This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the UK's leading foodservice businesses in a highly influential leadership position. With a £80,000-£90,000 basic salary, car allowance, annual performance bonus and excellent benefits, you'll take responsibility for the leadership, performance and development of the National Account Management function while helping shape the organisation's future commercial growth strategy. This is much more than managing key accounts. You'll lead and develop a team of Senior National Account Managers, National Account Managers and National Account Executives, take ownership of a significant strategic customer portfolio and have genuine influence over revenue growth, profitability, margin improvement, customer retention, share of wallet and commercial excellence. For an ambitious commercial leader with aspirations towards broader Commercial Director-level responsibility, this represents an exceptional next career move. The Opportunity Reporting directly to the Head of Commercial, you'll provide day-to-day leadership of the National Account Management function while translating the wider commercial strategy into measurable results. You'll take responsibility for the performance of strategically important customers, ensuring revenue, profitability, retention and growth objectives are achieved. At the same time, you'll develop the commercial capability of the National Accounts team, establishing clear objectives, coaching senior account managers and creating a culture of accountability, strategic thinking and commercial excellence. Key Responsibilities Commercial & Portfolio Leadership Lead a portfolio of major strategic customer accounts, delivering agreed revenue, margin, profitability and retention targets. Translate the wider commercial strategy into clear customer and account development plans. Ensure strategic customers have robust annual account plans, growth strategies and engagement programmes. Drive portfolio sales budgets and gross margin performance. Identify commercial risks and opportunities and implement appropriate action. Act as the senior commercial escalation point for strategically important customers. Increase customer lifetime value, category penetration and share of wallet. Identify and deliver cross-selling opportunities across the wider business. Leadership & People Development Lead, coach and develop a team of Senior National Account Managers, National Account Managers and National Account Executives. Establish clear objectives, KPIs and accountability across the National Accounts team. Conduct regular coaching, performance and development reviews. Build succession plans for strategically important customer relationships and commercial positions. Identify and develop future commercial leaders. Create a high-performance culture centred around growth, customer excellence and accountability. Coach Account Managers to move beyond operational account management towards genuine strategic customer leadership. Strategic Account Management Establish consistent strategic account management standards across the team. Drive Joint Business Planning (JBP), strategic account reviews and customer development plans. Strengthen Executive and Board-level relationships with key customers. Identify opportunities to increase product penetration and share of wallet. Ensure commercial opportunities are converted into sustainable and profitable revenue. Develop long-term partnerships that improve customer retention and contract renewal. Commercial Governance & Profitability Monitor account profitability, pricing, margin and overall commercial performance. Ensure strong pricing governance and commercial discipline across the National Accounts team. Lead and support complex commercial negotiations and annual customer reviews. Support the implementation of Cost Price Increases (CPI) and margin improvement initiatives. Deliver accurate forecasting, pipeline management and commercial reporting. Identify and escalate significant commercial, customer and financial risks. Ensure customer contracts and commercial agreements deliver sustainable profitability. Cross-Functional Leadership Work collaboratively with Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Customer Service, Product, Marketing and Commercial Leadership to deliver outstanding customer outcomes. You'll remove barriers impacting customer performance, resolve strategic issues and ensure the organisation works collaboratively to maximise customer value and commercial growth. About You We're looking for a credible and commercially sophisticated leader with significant experience managing strategic national customers and developing high-performing commercial teams. You'll likely have experience as a: National Account Director Head of National Accounts Head of Strategic Accounts Commercial Director Sales Director Head of Sales Customer Director Commercial Controller Senior National Account Manager ready for significant leadership responsibility Your background could come from: Foodservice Food Distribution Fresh Produce Food Manufacturing FMCG Wholesale Hospitality Contract Catering Grocery Chilled, Fresh or Ambient Food What You'll Bring Significant National Account Management, Strategic Account Management or Commercial Leadership experience. Demonstrable experience leading and developing high-performing National Account teams. A proven track record of delivering revenue growth, margin improvement and customer retention. Experience managing large and complex strategic customer portfolios. Strong commercial and financial acumen. Experience analysing customer profitability, margin and growth opportunities. Strong Joint Business Planning and strategic account planning experience. Experience leading complex commercial negotiations and annual customer reviews. Excellent coaching, leadership and performance management capability. Experience developing succession plans and future commercial talent. Strong cross-functional leadership experience across Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain and Finance. Outstanding senior stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills. A highly analytical and data-led approach to commercial decision-making. The credibility to build and develop relationships at Executive and Board level. What Success Looks Like Your performance will be measured across: Revenue and portfolio growth Gross margin and profitability EBITDA contribution Budget achievement Customer retention and contract renewal Share of wallet Category penetration Forecast accuracy Strategic account development Cross-selling Team performance and development Succession planning Commercial governance Customer satisfaction What's on Offer £80,000-£90,000 basic salary DOE Annual performance-related bonus Car allowance Hybrid working 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays Pension Healthcare benefits Retail discounts Free onsite parking Excellent career development opportunities High-profile position with significant exposure to senior leadership The opportunity to shape and develop a high-performing National Accounts function Genuine potential for further progression as the commercial organisation evolves Take the Next Step in Your Commercial Career This is a rare opportunity to combine strategic customer leadership, people development and commercial ownership within a successful and growing UK foodservice organisation. You'll have the autonomy to shape the performance of a major customer portfolio, develop a talented National Accounts team and work directly with senior commercial leadership to drive the next phase of growth. If you're an ambitious National Account Director, Head of National Accounts or senior commercial leader looking for a role offering genuine influence, visibility and progression, we'd love to hear from you. Keywords: National Account Director, Head of National Accounts, Head of Strategic Accounts, Commercial Director, Sales Director, Head of Sales, Customer Director, Commercial Controller, Senior National Account Manager, Strategic Accounts, National Accounts, Foodservice, Food Distribution, Fresh Produce, Food Manufacturing, FMCG, Wholesale, Hospitality, Contract Catering, Grocery, Strategic Account Management, Joint Business Planning, JBP, Commercial Leadership, Customer Retention, Margin Growth, Share of Wallet, Account Development, Commercial Strategy, Team Leadership, People Development. Mandeville is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Axis, part of Axis CLC, is a trusted property services specialist delivering responsive repairs, planned works, refurbishments and voids services across the UK. Backed by over 110 years of combined experience and the wider strength of Axis CLC, operating from 23 UK offices and employing more than 2,500 people nationwide, we support housing providers and public sector clients with high-quality maintenance and compliance services that help keep residents safe, properties well maintained and communities supported. The Role We're looking for a Senior Contracts Manager to lead portfolio of contracts across London and the Southeast, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You'll be responsible for driving operational performance, managing client relationships, and ensuring profitability across your contracts. What You’ll Do • Oversees a portfolio of contracts across regions; sets delivery strategy and ensures alignment with organisational objectives., • Acts as senior strategic partner to clients; leads contract governance boards; shape long term partnership models and commercial strategy., • Own multi contract financial strategy; drive commercial performance; lead forecasting, risk management, and commercial governance., • Oversee cross contract resource planning; optimise workforce deployment; lead strategic programme recovery and optimisation., • Lead quality strategy across contracts; drive defect reduction programmes; set technical standards and governance frameworks., • Lead performance governance across contracts; set KPI frameworks; drive data led decision making and continuous improvement., • Lead cross departmental alignment; represent the business at senior forums; influence organisational decision making., • Lead bid strategy; shape commercial propositions; identify new markets; contribute to long term business growth planning. About You • Proven track record of leading multi contract portfolios or large scale programmes., • Extensive experience managing planned maintenance or social housing contracts., • Deep understanding of contract management, commercial strategy, and financial governance., • Strong knowledge of social housing regulations, compliance frameworks, and sector wide best practice., • Advanced understanding of CDM, Health & Safety legislation, and Building Safety Act requirements., • Knowledge of procurement strategy, supply chain development, and commercial negotiation., • Strong understanding of data driven performance management and KPI governance., • Broad technical knowledge of building maintenance, repairs, and planned works., • Confident presenting to senior stakeholders, governance boards, and clients., • Strong commercial experience including budgeting, forecasting, and risk management., • Experience leading managers, developing teams, and shaping organisational culture., • Demonstrated success in driving performance improvement and operational excellence. What We Offer • Base Salary up to £80,000 based upon experience, • Car allowance, • Pension scheme and life assurance, • 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays, • Perkbox (discounts, perks & wellbeing offers), • 1 paid volunteer day, • £2000 refer-a-friend bonus after the referee passes probation, • Opportunities for development and progression across Axis CLC Why AxisCLC Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national team delivering essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. We value reliability, quality and social impact, and offer meaningful work with real opportunities to grow. Our Commitment to Inclusion Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know

Head of Chief Executive's Office Location: Newham, London Contract: 3 Months (Interim) Rate: £350 per day (Umbrella) Are you an experienced senior leader with a strong background in local government governance, strategic planning, and executive support? We are seeking an ambitious and highly capable Head of Chief Executive's Office to join a London Borough on an initial 3-month contract. This is a pivotal role at the heart of the organisation, providing strategic business planning support to the Chief Executive and Head of Office while driving the delivery of key Council priorities and transformation programmes. This is an opportunity to work at the centre of a high-profile transformation and improvement agenda, influencing strategic decision-making within a forward-thinking organisation. The Role As Head of Chief Executive's Office, you will lead a specialist team responsible for delivering high-quality services that support the Chief Executive and the Newham Transformation and Improvement Board. You will play a crucial role in ensuring effective governance, organisational improvement, and the successful delivery of strategic objectives. Key responsibilities will include: Providing strategic business planning support to the Chief Executive and Head of Office. Leading on corporate governance arrangements and developing a comprehensive workplan for the Independent Board and its members. Ensuring governance activities align with the Best Value Notice and wider organisational priorities. Driving continuous improvement, innovation, and service excellence across the Chief Executive's Office. Supporting the delivery of key transformation and improvement initiatives. Building and maintaining strong relationships with senior stakeholders including the Mayor, Mayor's Office, Councillors, Corporate Directors, and external partners. Overseeing performance management, customer care, complaints, and casework processes to ensure effective service delivery. Preparing high-quality reports, presentations, and briefings for senior leadership and governance boards.About You To be successful in this role, you will bring: Significant experience operating at a senior level within a local authority or public sector environment. Strong knowledge of local government governance frameworks, decision-making processes, and corporate governance. Experience supporting senior executives, political stakeholders, and governance boards. A proven track record of driving organisational improvement, transformation, and service innovation. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility at the highest levels. Strong understanding of customer care, complaints handling, casework management, and performance monitoring. Exceptional organisational, communication, and leadership capabilities. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet-based research tools.If you have the expertise, leadership capability, and local government experience required to excel in this challenging and rewarding interim opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced recruitment professional who enjoys building talent pipelines, partnering with senior stakeholders and delivering direct sourcing strategies that support long-term business growth. The role provides a strong blend of direct sourcing as well as moving the organisation towards a more proactive approact to talent acquistion. The Opportunity Reporting into the Head of HR, you will take ownership of the full recruitment lifecycle for specialist, professional and senior-level positions across the business. Working closely with hiring managers and business leaders, you will develop innovative attraction strategies, identify top talent and help shape the organisation's approach to recruitment and workforce planning. The role offers a broad remit, combining strategic talent acquisition, stakeholder engagement, direct sourcing, employer branding and recruitment process improvement. Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end recruitment campaigns for professional, technical and leadership roles. Partner with hiring managers to understand current and future hiring requirements. Develop targeted sourcing strategies for critical and hard-to-fill vacancies. Utilise direct sourcing, networking, headhunting and talent mapping techniques to identify high-quality candidates. Create engaging job advertisements and recruitment campaigns across multiple channels. Screen, shortlist and assess candidates against technical and behavioural criteria. Conduct competency-based interviews and support robust selection processes. Manage offers, negotiations and candidate onboarding activities. Deliver an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey. Provide market insight, talent intelligence and salary benchmarking information to stakeholders. Support employer branding initiatives and recruitment events. Drive a direct-hire recruitment approach and reduce reliance on external agencies. Ensure all recruitment activity remains compliant with legislation, policy and best practice. About You Proven track record of recruiting professional roles within engineering, infrastructure or construction Experience recruiting technical, commercial, operational and leadership roles. Strong direct sourcing, headhunting and talent mapping capability. A history of successfully filling challenging and specialist vacancies. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills. Experience using ATS platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools. Strong interview, assessment and candidate management skills. A proactive, commercially focused and results-driven approach. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.What's on Offer? Salary of £45,000 - £55,000 Hybrid working arrangement - 3 days in / 2 at home 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays Opportunity to influence recruitment strategy within a growing business. Exposure to major projects and a diverse stakeholder group. Collaborative and supportive HR environment

Every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their background” - Shereen El-Shennawy, CEO, Inspire. Are you driven by a passion for enhancing social mobility and supporting the futures of young people? Do you have a practical understanding of work experience placements with a background leading teams and managing and developing services? Hire Purpose is proud to lead the search to appoint a Head of Work Experience who will join Inspire in an established position that will positively impact the lives of thousands of young people across London. And creating ‘impact’ is central to how Inspire deliver their programmes. Between 2024-25 alone, the charity enabled nearly 5,000 in person Work Experience placements, working with over 1,000 employers across their business partner network. You can take a full look at their 2024-25 Impact Report here. Salary: £33,438 (£41,797.40 FTE) Start date: October / November 2026 Reporting to: Head of Programmes & Impact Contract: Permanent. Part-time (0/8), spread across 4 or 5 days Hybrid: Minimum2 days pw at E15 2NH As a key member of Inspire’s Senior Management Team you will be responsible for leading the delivery and continued development of their Work Experience service, ensuring high-quality, financially well-managed and compliant services that respond to the needs of young people, schools, employers and partners. Crucially, this role requires an experienced people manager with excellent skills across stakeholder engagement, decision making, and attention to detail. You will be responsible for: • Overseeing service performance, resources and employer engagement to ensure programmes are well-run, compliant and responsive to young people and partners., • Leading, developing, and supporting an experienced and capable Work Experience team, ensuring their accountable and high-performing culture continues to thrive., • Representing Inspire externally, building productive, lasting relationships with key stakeholders including employers, schools, local authorities, funders and community partners, while also managing expectations and resolving issues swiftly., • Leading the delivery of safe, inclusive and high-quality Work Experience programmes that build young people’s skills, confidence and employability., • Managing budgets, as well as income and expenditure to ensure programmes are financially sustainable and deliver a return on investment., • Fulfilling all duties in accordance with Inspire’s policies and procedures, particularly those relating to Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Equality, GDPR and financial controls. A full list of duties can be found within the Job Description [hyperlink]: This is a highly rewarding opportunity to shape Inspire’s wider strategic direction, drive continuous improvements across the Work Experience service, and identify opportunities to expand and strengthen the provision of services and how customer relationships are developed. Therefore, the Head of Work Experience must have: • Practical understanding of Work Experience programmes and services for young people, alongside a genuine commitment to improving their opportunities and outcomes., • Proven experience of leading, supporting and developing teams, creating clear expectations while ensuring consistently high standards., • Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills, with an ability to build productive partnerships with employers and other external organisations., • Experience of managing services, programmes or contracts, including budgets, performance information and delivery against agreed standards and deadlines., • Robust knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, data protection, as well as the sound judgement and attention to detail needed to deliver safe and compliant services. We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, underpinned by a sharp focus on process and data-informed decision-making, and who will importantly keep up to date with legislative and policy change. To apply: Please submit an up-to-date CV to Louis Eastwell of Hire Purpose as soon as you are interested, as we will be reviewing and considering applications on a rolling basis. A cover letter will be required at a later stage as part of a formal submission, before two rounds of formal interviews take place. Interviews dates are currently TBC. Hire Purpose champions inclusive recruitment. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We uphold equal opportunity principles and challenge bias at every stage, partnering only with organisations that share our commitment to integrity, diversity, equity and inclusion. Hire Purpose is also proud to be an active member of The TEAM Network, the UK’s largest recruitment community of independently owned recruitment businesses

Area Sales Representative 3-4 days in and around London & North of M25 with an easy commute to Hampshire once a week £50,000–£60,000 + Vehicle or Car Allowance 8am–4.30pm, Monday–Friday Permanent The Opportunity Are you an experienced Area Sales Representative with strong sales and CRM skills, confident managing high-value projects and developing new business? Join a growing business where you’ll play a key role in driving regional sales performance, developing customer relationships and supporting the wider sales team. The Area Sales Representative will work one day per week from the Waterlooville office, with four days field-based across London and north of the M25. You’ll balance inbound enquiries with proactive outbound sales while managing your pipeline and developing strategic customer relationships. Key Responsibilities Achieve monthly and wider team sales targets. Develop new business through proactive outbound activity. Manage pipeline opportunities and maintain accurate daily CRM records. Lead and support colleagues through coaching, mentoring and knowledge sharing. Manage higher-value projects, tenders and structured follow-up plans. Deliver CPD sessions and attend networking, exhibition and customer events. Build strong customer relationships through professional aftercare and communication. Skills & Knowledge Required Proven sales experience, ideally within a project-led environment. Industry experience within HVAC or the construction sector would be desirable. Strong communication, presentation and relationship-building skills. Confidence managing higher-value opportunities and tenders. Excellent organisation and time management. Strong CRM discipline and pipeline management skills. Positive, proactive and solutions-focused approach. High level of professionalism and customer focus

Our client is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to support the procurement, mobilisation, and delivery of major outsourced contracts across highways and environmental services. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-profile programme at a critical stage, supporting the procurement of a new highways contract while also contributing to wider environmental and leisure-related contracts. The role offers the potential for a longer-term assignment beyond the initial procurement phase, including contract mobilisation and ongoing contract management. Key Responsibilities Lead and support the procurement and delivery of major highways and environmental service contracts. Manage procurement activities, tender preparation, and contract implementation processes. Work closely with consultants responsible for technical specifications, schedules, and procurement documentation. Support the transition from procurement through to mobilisation and operational delivery. Manage stakeholder relationships throughout the procurement and contract life-cycle. Oversee contract delivery, ensuring objectives, milestones, and performance standards are achieved. Support future procurement and contract management activities across additional service areas, including leisure services. Work alongside internal teams, consultants, and external providers to ensure successful service delivery. Contribute to strategic planning relating to long-term contract arrangements and service improvements. About You Strong background in procurement and contract management. Experience delivering or managing highways, environmental, infrastructure, or public sector service contracts. Understanding of procurement regulations, tender processes, and contract mobilisation. Experience working with consultants, contractors, and key stakeholders. Ability to manage multiple work-streams and deliver projects to tight deadlines. Strong commercial awareness and contract management experience. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable Experience Highways contract procurement and management. Street lighting contracts. Environmental services. Leisure contract procurement or management. Local authority or public sector contracting environments.This role would suit a Contracts Manager, Procurement Manager, Project Manager, Commercial Manager, or similar professional with experience managing complex public sector contracts and procurement

Salary: Up to £32,000 dependant on experience plus bonus, car allowance and other Veolia benefits Hours: 40 hours per week Location: Hybrid working in our Haringey office (N17 0FJ) Please submit a 1 page cover letter and a 2 page CV if you are interested in this role. When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone. We're looking for someone who shares this perspective, to take up an exciting ECO Lead role. If you're a driven, creative communications professional that cares about the environment and would enjoy working on recycling projects and engaging with the community to inspire change, this role will suit you perfectly. It doesn't matter if you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture. What we can offer you: 25 days of annual leave Access to our company pension scheme Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential Stream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards.What you'll be doing: As an Education, Communications and Outreach (ECO) Lead you will develop and deliver community engagement and service improvement projects across Haringey, changing resident behaviours to reduce waste and increase recycling, ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard, demonstrate measurable results and meet agreed timelines. Effectively manage the ECO and social value commitments at contract level and ensure strategic annual and project plans are delivered to meet objectives. To provide general communications support for the contract as required and be in day to day contact with Client Officers and Contract Managers. The Local ECO Lead will be supported by an Area ECO Manager, sharing best practice and expertise with colleagues across a fantastic, award winning national ECO team. You will: Build strong relationships with our key client (Haringey Council) and Veolia colleagues across a number of contracts, quickly responding to queries and providing solutions to maintain a high standard of service. Lead on ECO delivery, manage and report on the social value function of the contract and lead on the design and delivery of specific projects to achieve contractual commitments for Veolia Haringey Drive the ECO performance of the Haringey contract through effective project planning, and a bespoke community engagement approach Deliver a programme of strategic social value initiatives across local employment, community and staff engagement, and manage the funding programmes for local communities. Support recruitment into the operational team by fostering relationships with external partners, delivering webinars and workshops to offer career advice. Dedicated school and college visits to deliver assemblies. Identify good news stories and feed them to the regional external engagement team, as well as working closely with this team to showcase our expertise in behaviour change and social value delivery across digital channels and press. Work closely with the senior ECO team to develop and deliver internal communications campaigns. Work within a wider ECO team for North London and the home counties with occasional travel to other contracts for team development and supportive working.If you love developing relationships, delivering social value, and engaging with communities, local authorities and frontline teams, then this is the role for you. What we're looking for: Essential: Project development and management. Budget management Experience delivering behaviour change and/or community engagement techniques and analysing results. Superb written and verbal communication skills including presentation skills. Experience of building strong stakeholder relationships. A passion for sustainability and the environment.Desirable: Recycling and waste industry knowledge. Understanding or experience of working with local authorities. Understanding of the social value sphere Experience of visual and textual content production across multiple formats. Advanced understanding of data management and analysis. Understanding of PR, social media, social advertising and digital communications.What's next? Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive

Regional Commercial Manager - Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance £100K - £110K + Car Allowance + Benefits London We are working with a leading Social Housing contractor to recruit a Regional Commercial Manager to deliver a portfolio of repairs, maintenance and voids contracts across London. As a key member of the leadership team, you play a crucial role in driving the commercial strategy across the region, ensuring financial performance, compliance, and strong commercial governance across the contracts. You will play a key role in supporting operational teams, managing and developing commercial staff, and driving value and performance across a fast‑paced, high‑volume responsive works environment. You will oversee all regional commercial operations for your region, collaborating with an experienced team to deliver outstanding results. Regional Commercial Manager Key Responsibilities: Full commercial management of a large, high‑profile responsive social housing contracts Managing project P&L, forecasts, valuations, and reporting to consistently achieve or exceed financial objectives. Partnering with operational teams to enhance contract performance and maximise client satisfaction. Supporting contract mobilisation, execution, and ongoing improvement initiatives. Championing innovation and identifying opportunities to drive growth, efficiency, and added value Ensuring contract adherence and best practice commercial governanceRegional Commercial Manager Experience: Proven experience in a senior commercial role with a main contractor working on repairs and maintenance Experience managing multiple workstreams in a high‑volume environment Strategic thinker with hands-on capability and a results-driven mindset Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skillsRegional Commercial Manager Salary & Benefits: Base salary up to £110,000 Performance-related bonus Executive benefits package Influence and autonomy within a growing business Clear path for progressionTo succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate strong communication skills, excellent leadership capabilities, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. You should be able to drive profitable results while inspiring and developing a high-performing team. Previous experience in social housing/property services contracts is essential. For a chance of securing this role, please apply online now or contact Dave on (phone number removed) for more information

Job Title: Business Development Lead Reporting to: CEO / Business Development Trustee Location: Remote with ability to meet corporate partners in London (and around the UK when required) Commitment: 2–4 days per month Sector: Youth education charity Focus: Corporate partnerships, CSR sponsorship and volunteer mentoring within banking and financial services Remuneration: Paid consultant, freelance or part-time arrangement: Up to £250 per day (experience depending) About One Degree One Degree is a youth education charity supporting disadvantaged and underperforming GCSE students through personalised mentoring, targeted teaching and flexible online academic support. The charity is entering a controlled phase of growth and is seeking to strengthen its corporate partnership base, particularly within banking, financial services and related professional-services sectors. Role purpose The Business Development Lead will work closely with the CEO and Business Development Trustee to build a sustainable pipeline of corporate partners. The role will focus on developing relationships that can generate: CSR and corporate sponsorship; multi-year funding partnerships; employee fundraising; volunteer mentors; skills-based volunteering; corporate introductions and wider strategic support.The aim is not simply to generate one-off donations, but to build long-term corporate relationships that combine funding, employee engagement and measurable social impact. Key responsibilities Develop and maintain a targeted pipeline of banks, asset managers, insurers, fintech companies and other financial-services organisations. Identify relevant CSR, ESG, social-impact, community-investment and employee-engagement opportunities. Research decision-makers and identify the strongest routes into prospective partners. Develop tailored corporate partnership propositions. Secure introductory meetings and manage follow-up. Work with the CEO and Trustee to prepare pitches, proposals and presentations. Build sponsorship propositions around: student mentoring; school cohorts; programme delivery; technology; employability and careers; and wider organisational growth. Develop corporate volunteer-mentor opportunities that are attractive and practical for financial-sector employees. Convert existing networks and introductions into structured partnership discussions. Maintain a clear partnership pipeline showing: prospects; contacts; stage; potential value; next action; and probability. Support stewardship and renewal of existing corporate partners. Explore employee fundraising, matched giving and corporate campaigns. Identify opportunities for corporate employees to contribute as mentors, speakers, career volunteers or ambassadors. Help create a repeatable corporate-partnership process that can grow with the charity.Key priorities in the first 6 months Map priority banking and financial-services organisations. Build a qualified corporate prospect list. Develop a clear One Degree corporate partnership proposition. Progress renewal and extension opportunities with existing corporate supporters. Secure new meetings with senior CSR, ESG, HR, volunteering, community-investment and foundation leads. Develop a stronger pipeline of prospective corporate sponsors. Increase the number of suitable corporate volunteer mentors. Establish a structured approach to partnership reporting and stewardship. Leading to: Secured sponsorship of 50 x One Degree students every 6 monthsPerson specification We are looking for someone who ideally has: experience in business development, partnerships, fundraising, CSR or corporate engagement; strong knowledge of banking, financial services or professional services; existing corporate networks or confidence building relationships with senior decision-makers; experience developing and progressing a sales or fundraising pipeline; excellent written and verbal communication; strong presentation and relationship-management skills; confidence making direct approaches and asking for meetings, introductions and support; ability to work independently with limited monthly time; a commercial mindset combined with an understanding of charitable impact.Experience working directly within banking or financial services would be particularly valuable. Success measures Success would be assessed through: quality and value of the corporate pipeline; number of qualified corporate meetings; new corporate sponsorship secured; existing partnerships renewed or expanded; number of volunteer mentors sourced through corporate partners; development of multi-year rather than purely one-off relationships; quality of corporate stewardship; and creation of a repeatable partnership-development process

General Manager / Operations Manager Salary £90,000 basic, plus benefits package Stratford (South East based, need to be open to travel to weekly meetings) Full - Time / Permanent Our client is a well-established and fast-growing scaffolding and access solutions contractor operating across London and the wider South East. They deliver commercial, residential and specialist access projects, including temporary roofs, edge protection, stair towers, hoists and bespoke scaffold design, for a loyal base of main contractors, developers and property professionals. With a strong reputation for safety, reliability and quality of build, the business has built consistent year-on-year growth and now has multiple live and ongoing projects running simultaneously. As the team and project pipeline continue to expand, they are looking to bring in an experienced General Manager / Operations Manager to take day-to-day ownership of the business and free up the leadership team to focus on strategic growth. YOUR NEW ROLE This is a pivotal, business-critical hire. You will take full operational control of the company, effectively running the business day-to-day on behalf of the Directors, while they step back into a more strategic, ownership-level role. You do not need to be scaffolding-trained or site-based full time, but you must have genuine, credible experience of running a scaffolding or access solutions business, or of leading operations within one at a senior level. Please note that candidates without hands-on scaffolding sector knowledge will not be considered. Key responsibilities include: Taking overall operational ownership of the business, including day-to-day decision-making across contracts, resourcing, commercial performance and compliance Managing and developing the operations, commercial, design and site management teams, setting clear structure, accountability and performance standards Overseeing the live project pipeline to ensure jobs are delivered safely, on time, to specification and on budget Working closely with the Directors on commercial strategy, pricing, margin control and growth planning Owning health & safety, compliance and quality standards across all projects, ensuring accreditation and industry standards (e.g. CHAS, TG20, NASC guidance) are consistently met Building and protecting relationships with key clients, main contractors and supply chain partners Improving internal systems, processes and reporting to support a scaling business Supporting recruitment, retention and development of scaffolders and support staff as the team grows Acting as a key point of escalation for operational issues, freeing the Directors to focus on strategic priorities ABOUT YOU Proven track record running or senior-managing a scaffolding, access solutions or specialist temporary works contractor – this is non-negotiable Strong commercial acumen, comfortable owning P&L responsibility and margin performance Confident, credible leader who can manage and develop teams across operations, commercial and site functions Solid working knowledge of scaffolding health & safety, compliance and industry standards Experience managing multiple live projects and client relationships simultaneously Comfortable operating at a senior, semi-autonomous level, reporting directly into company Directors Based within a commutable distance of London/the Home Counties, with flexibility to be in the office regularly (Chelmsford, Kensington or Harrow) as needed SALARY AND BENEFITS £90,000 basic salary, with a benefits package to be discussed at interview A genuinely senior, high-impact role with real autonomy and influence over the direction of the business The opportunity to step into a business that is already established, profitable and growing, rather than a turnaround or start-up situation Hybrid working, you will not be required on-site every day, but flexibility to attend company offices as needed is essential Direct access to, and partnership with, the company's ownership Reference Number: LMP0 To be considered for this position or other opportunities, contact Tash Johnson at Equal Resourcing Ltd or click "Apply Now." Equal Resourcing Ltd is serving as a recruitment agency for this job opening. Your application implies your consent for us to process your data and communicate with you concerning this application and associated services, in compliance with GDPR regulations. Equal Resourcing Ltd may use AI-assisted tools to support internal administrative tasks and document drafting. We do not upload personal data or use AI tools to make hiring decisions. Our client can only consider applications from candidates with a valid legal right to work in the United Kingdom. To view a list of job openings, please visit the Equal Resourcing Ltd website. Please note that not all recruitment positions are listed. For the most current opportunities, we recommend contacting us directly

I am currently in need of a Senior / Group Buyer for a Construction based company in East London who work in and around the London and the M25 area with a current turnover of £90 million. Projects include new build, refurbishment & fit out works within commercial, healthcare, education and residential on projects ranging between £2 to £15 million. The Senior Buyer is responsible for sourcing and purchasing goods and services at the best possible cost, quality, and terms. The role manages supplier relationships, negotiates commercial agreements, monitors purchasing performance, and ensures continuity of supply to support business operations. Key Responsibilities Manage day-to-day purchasing and procurement activities. Manage Group-wide purchasing and sourcing activities. Identify, assess, and manage key suppliers. Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, and rebates. Develop strong relationships with strategic suppliers. Identify and deliver cost-saving and cost-avoidance opportunities. Monitor supplier performance, including price, quality, and delivery. Consolidate Group purchasing requirements to maximise buying power. Work with Operations, Finance, and other departments to meet purchasing needs. Manage purchase orders and resolve supplier issues. Monitor purchasing spend and provide reports on savings and supplier performance. Support tenders, supplier reviews, and contract negotiations. Ensure purchasing follows Group policies and procedures. Key Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Group Buyer, Senior Buyer, or Procurement professional. Strong negotiation and supplier-management skills. Experience managing suppliers across multiple sites or business units. Strong commercial and analytical skills with a focus on cost savings. Good understanding of sourcing, procurement, and supply chain. Strong Excel and ERP/procurement systems knowledge. Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills. Strong organisation, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability. Proactive and commercially focused approach. CIPS or relevant procurement qualification is desirable. My client is looking to pay a competitive basic salary and a benefits package dependent on experience. If you are keen to get more details on the position, please send a copy of your CV to RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

About our Client Our Client is a CQC-regulated domiciliary care provider commissioned by Haringey Council to deliver homecare hours across the borough, offering tailored support including personal care, medication prompts, meal preparation, and reablement through a team of trained care workers, underpinned by electronic care records and a quality assurance framework that enable real-time monitoring, safeguarding compliance, and continuous improvement to enhance client wellbeing; the organisation is now seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Manager to lead the service, ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards while championing dignity, independence, and wellbeing for every individual in its care. Purpose of the Role The Registered Manager holds overall responsibility for the day-to-day operational management of the service, ensuring compliance with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) fundamental standards and all relevant legislation. The postholder will lead, motivate, and develop the staff team, drive continuous improvement, and act as the registered person accountable to CQC for the quality and safety of care delivered. Key Responsibilities Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance Hold and maintain CQC registration as the Registered Manager, ensuring the service consistently meets the fundamental standards and key lines of enquiry (Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led). Ensure policies, procedures, and practices remain up to date and reflect current legislation, including the Health and Social Care Act 2008, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Care Act 2014. Lead on internal audits, quality assurance checks, and action plans arising from CQC inspections or internal reviews. Maintain accurate, up-to-date care records, risk assessments, and support plans in line with regulatory and organisational requirements. Leadership & Staff Management Onboard, induct, supervise, and appraise care staff, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and skill mix at all times. Provide strong, visible leadership, fostering a positive, open, and person-centred culture within the team. Deliver and oversee staff training, ensuring compliance with mandatory training requirements and supporting ongoing professional development. Manage staff performance, conduct, and disciplinary matters in line with HR policy and employment law. Organise and participate in an on-call rota to provide out-of-hours management support. Care Delivery & Safeguarding Ensure care and support delivered is person-centred, promotes independence, dignity, and choice, and is tailored to individual needs and preferences. Act as the lead for safeguarding, ensuring staff understand their responsibilities and that concerns are reported, investigated, and escalated appropriately. Oversee risk management, incident reporting, and lessons-learned processes to continuously improve safety. Build and maintain positive relationships with service users, families, and representatives, ensuring effective communication and complaint resolution. Operational & Financial Management Manage the service's operational budget, monitoring spend against targets and identifying efficiencies. Oversee occupancy/referrals and liaise with commissioners, local authorities, and other referral partners as applicable. Ensure the working environment, equipment, and resources meet health and safety and infection control standards. Maintain effective record-keeping systems and ensure timely, accurate reporting to senior management and external bodies. Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement Represent the organisation professionally with external stakeholders, including CQC, local authorities, healthcare professionals, and regulatory bodies. Build strong multi-agency relationships to support effective care planning and service development. Support business development activity, including contributing to tenders, contract reviews, and service improvement initiatives where required Business Growth & Expansion Lead and support the strategic growth of into new local authority areas, identifying opportunities for service expansion. Build relationships with commissioners and stakeholders in prospective local authorities to support new referrals, contracts, and framework agreements. Work with senior management to develop plans and business cases for extending the service into additional local authorities. Contribute to tenders, pitches, and provider assessments for new local authority contracts, ensuring the service's quality and compliance standing supports successful bids. * Ensure operational readiness (staffing, systems, compliance) to support the onboarding of new local authority contracts as the service grows

Hill & Hill Recruitment are working with a leading specialist contractor operating across the fire safety, remediation and building safety sectors. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming projects, our client is looking to appoint a Senior Estimator / Head of Estimating to lead their pre-construction estimating function. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estimating professional looking to take ownership of the estimating department, drive tender strategy and play a key role in the continued growth of a highly respected specialist contractor. The successful candidate will oversee the pricing and submission of a diverse range of projects including fire remediation works, passive fire protection, fire door installations and replacements, compartmentation, life safety systems and wider building safety upgrades. The Role • Lead the estimating function, managing the tender process from enquiry through to submission., • Prepare accurate cost estimates and commercially competitive tender submissions., • Review drawings, specifications, surveys and tender documentation., • Carry out detailed take-offs and pricing exercises., • Obtain, negotiate and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations., • Develop tender strategies that maximise profitability while remaining competitive., • Identify project risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions., • Work closely with clients, consultants, design teams and senior management throughout the pre-construction process., • Provide leadership and mentoring to junior estimators as the team continues to grow., • Support commercial and operational teams during project handover to ensure successful project delivery., • Contribute to business development activities, framework submissions and strategic bids. Requirements • Proven experience as a Senior Estimator, Lead Estimator or Head of Estimating within fire remediation, passive fire protection, fire doors, life safety systems or a related construction sector., • Strong commercial awareness with a proven track record of winning profitable work., • Excellent knowledge of building safety legislation, fire compliance and remediation projects., • Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and survey reports., • Experience leading complex tenders and managing multiple bid opportunities simultaneously., • Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop estimating teams., • Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills., • Highly organised with exceptional analytical and numerical abilities., • Proficient in Microsoft Office and estimating software. What's on Offer • Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package., • Opportunity to lead and develop the estimating function within a growing specialist contractor., • Strong pipeline of secured projects across London and the South East., • Genuine opportunity to influence business growth and tender strategy., • Long-term career progression into senior leadership., • Collaborative, supportive and forward-thinking working environment., • The opportunity to deliver projects that make a significant contribution to improving building safety and compliance. For further information or to apply, please contact Hill & Hill Recruitment in complete confidence

Our client is one of the UK’s leading Property Guardianship Company with a mission to bring empty properties back to life for the benefit of local communities. They are dedicated to offering sustainable and affordable solutions for managing vacant buildings by placing working professionals as guardians into these properties, ensuring they are kept safe and secure. They are currently seeking a Head of Finance to join their dynamic team on a permanent, full-time basis. The Head of Finance will provide accurate financial reporting, strategic financial insight and strong financial governance across the Group supporting the CEO and senior leadership team with budgeting, forecasting, cashflow and working capital management, commercial decision-making and long-term planning. The role will ensure that financial processes, controls and reporting mechanisms are fit for purpose, scalable and aligned to the needs of a growing business. Reports to: CEO Key Responsibilities • Lead the preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts for GGM, GGFM and G100., • Produce monthly profit and loss accounts, balance sheet reports, cashflow reporting and other management information required by the CEO and senior leadership team., • Prepare financial information, analysis and commentary for Board meetings and present financial performance where required., • Ensure financial reporting is accurate, timely and accompanied by clear interpretation of performance, risks, commercial consequences and recommended actions., • Maintain oversight of the Group's financial control framework and ensure appropriate systems, reconciliations, segregation of duties, approval controls and payment controls are in place and operating effectively., • Ensure statutory accounts, corporation tax, VAT and all other financial and regulatory obligations are completed accurately and within the required timescales., • Ensure all financial records are maintained accurately and in accordance with statutory requirements, accounting standards and company policies., • Manage relationships with external accountants, auditors, tax advisers and other financial advisers, ensuring that required information and actions are provided and completed promptly., • Identify material control weaknesses or compliance risks, determine the appropriate corrective action and monitor implementation through to a satisfactory outcome., • Lead cashflow and working capital management across the Group, ensuring the business maintains appropriate visibility of current and forecast cash requirements., • Develop and maintain meaningful financial and operational KPI reporting across the business., • Produce reporting and analysis on property profitability, client profitability, guardian income performance, maintenance profitability, debtor performance, cash conversion and departmental performance against budget, • Lead the development and improvement of finance systems, reporting tools and dashboards across the Group. Requirements • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or qualified by significant relevant experience., • Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial reporting capability., • Experience using accounting software, financial reporting systems and dashboard/reporting tools, • Significant experience in a senior finance role within an SME or growing multi-entity business., • Experience of leading, coaching and developing a Finance team and building accountability for departmental outcomes., • Experience overseeing financial controls, statutory reporting, tax and VAT compliance, reconciliations, payment controls and external financial advisers., • Strong experience of cashflow, working capital, debtor management, aged debt and cash conversion., • Experience of producing Board-level reporting and presenting financial performance, commercial implications and recommendations to senior stakeholders and Directors., • Experience of developing operational financial reporting, KPIs and management information that support commercial decision-making and measurable improvement., • Experience in property, facilities management, housing, service delivery or other operationally led sectors would be advantageous. Benefits • Salary: £70k - £85k, • Hybrid role with a mixture of office-based and home-based working. Attendance at Head Office and other business locations as required

Territory Sales Manager London / Field Based Looking for a sales role where you can genuinely build relationships, grow revenue, and make a real impact? This could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. BPR Medical Ltd is growing and looking for a commercially minded, relationship-driven Territory Sales Manager to join the team. This role offers the chance to work with innovative healthcare products that genuinely improve patient care, while giving you the autonomy to manage and grow your own territory We’re open to speaking with talented sales professionals from outside the medical sector — particularly those with strong experience in relationship management, consultative sales, account & revenue growth, territory management, or complex B2B sales environments. If you know how to build trust, spot opportunities, and grow customer relationships, we’d love to hear from you. Why This Role Stands Out? We are looking for someone who is passionate and committed to developing long-term partnerships, understanding customer needs, identifying opportunities, and becoming a trusted contact across your territory. You’ll inherit existing business while also having the freedom to develop new opportunities across NHS and private healthcare customers. The role combines autonomy, relationship management, strategic thinking, and face-to-face customer engagement. You’ll be joining a supportive team where your ideas, input, and commercial thinking will be valued. The Role As Territory Sales Manager, you will manage a defined territory. Maintaining and growing existing customer relationships while identifying new business opportunities. You’ll work closely with hospitals and healthcare professionals, developing strong relationships with stakeholders and ensuring customers receive an exceptional experience. Travel will be an integral part of this role. What You’ll Be Doing Managing and developing key customer accounts across your territory Building strong relationships with customers and decision-makers Identifying opportunities to grow revenue within existing accounts Developing new business opportunities through networking and relationship building Delivering a relationship based, solutions-focused sales approach Creating territory plans and managing your sales pipeline effectively Working closely with marketing and internal teams on campaigns and customer activity Attending customer meetings, exhibitions, and industry events Providing excellent customer support and follow-up throughout the sales cycle Keeping CRM systems updated and maintaining accurate sales activity records We’d Love to Hear From You If You Have Results driven, excited by meeting and exceeding targets Experience in account management, territory sales, relationship management where driving sales is a key element of your role A proactive and commercially minded approach Strong communication and relationship-building skills Experience managing customers or developing long-term accounts The confidence to engage with stakeholders at different levels A desire and ambition to succeed Strong organisational and planning skills Full UK driving licence Previous medical sales experience is preferred but not essential. Candidates from sectors such as technology, engineering, manufacturing, business services, education sales, recruitment, hospitality, automotive, SaaS, or technical sales are all encouraged to apply. Drive, ambition and commitment are more important to us. In return we can offer: A salary range from £38,000 to £45,000 dependent on experience Car allowance Bonus scheme Field-based working Supportive and collaborative culture Genuine career development opportunities The opportunity to join a growing and innovative business * The chance to work in a role where you can genuinely make a difference If you enjoy building relationships, developing accounts, and working in a role where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you

The London Borough of Redbridge is seeking an exceptional and visionary leader to join our Education and SEND senior leadership team as Head of Service � SEND Advisory and Training Service (SENDATS). This is a unique opportunity to lead a highly regarded, multidisciplinary service of over 100 professionals supporting approximately 3,000 children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across mainstream schools, resource provisions, alternative settings and home tuition services. SENDATS plays a pivotal role in ensuring that children and young people receive the support they need to thrive, with the service currently meeting the needs of approximately 98% of children with SEND in Redbridge. About the Role As Head of SENDATS, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across a broad range of specialist services, including: Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Physical and Medical Needs Sensory Support Services (Hearing, Vision and Multi-Sensory Impairment) Cognition and Learning Services Home Tuition Provision Brookside Hospital SchoolManaging a workforce comparable in size to a large primary school, you will lead a team comprising: 5 Deputy Heads of Service 5 Senior Teachers Approximately 105 advisory and specialist support staffYou will also hold responsibility for the management of an annual budget of approximately �8 million, ensuring services remain high quality, sustainable and responsive to the changing needs of children, families and schools. Key Responsibilities You will: Provide strategic leadership for SENDATS and Brookside Hospital School. Shape and deliver innovative SEND policies, procedures and service developments. Ensure compliance with SEND legislation, statutory duties and quality standards. Lead service planning, performance monitoring and impact evaluation. Represent the Council in complex SEND matters, including tribunals where required. Drive inclusive education practice across schools, academies and other educational settings. Work collaboratively with education, health and social care partners to improve outcomes for children and young people. Oversee workforce planning, recruitment, professional development and performance management. Develop and expand the service�s training and traded offer both within and beyond Redbridge. Contribute strategically to the wider Education and SEND leadership agenda.About You We are looking for an outstanding leader with a strong track record of delivering improvement and innovation in SEND and education services. You will have: Essential Qualifications Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Degree-level qualification or equivalent Evidence of ongoing professional developmentEssential Experience & Knowledge Significant senior leadership experience within education, SEND or specialist support services. Extensive knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and relevant legislation. Experience of leading large multidisciplinary teams. Experience of developing and delivering high-quality support services for schools and educational settings. Strong budget management experience. Proven ability to evaluate service effectiveness through robust data analysis and strategic review. Experience driving service improvement and organisational change.If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance

Strategic Asset Management & Investment. Excellent stakeholder management skills, including experience working with local authorities, communities, funders and strategic partners. Strategic asset management and investment.

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Be First, the regeneration company wholly owned by the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, is seeking an exceptional Head of Asset Management to build and lead a strategic commercial asset management function that will play a central role in transformation.

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Jupiter Asset Management, a leading UK investment manager, seeks a senior professional to lead its first line investment management controls. The role reports to the Investment Management COO and oversees a small team, balancing control design with strategic change initiatives.

You will prepare management accounts, variances, and reporting, working with European and global teams to ensure accuracy and timeliness.