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Site Financial Controller Billingham (Home of McCoys, POM-BEAR, and more!) On-site FTC - 15-month maternity cover Join our snack-loving team We’re looking for a Site Financial Controller to join us at KP Snacks. If you’re ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you – this could be your next big move. About the role As Site Finance Controller, you’ll play a central role in our Teesside Site Leadership Team, partnering with the Plant Manager and colleagues across Operations, Supply Chain and Finance. Your insight, challenge and support will help drive strong P&L performance, deliver site KPIs and enable confident, responsible decision-making. You’ll lead the financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes for one of our largest and most complex manufacturing sites, home to over 700 colleagues and around £210m turnover. You’ll shape and influence the site strategy, provide high-quality financial reporting, and ensure robust financial governance across all operations. What’s in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what we offer: * £7,500 annual car allowance. * Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement * Comprehensive healthcare support – including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care * KP Pension Plan – contribution matching up to 7% of your salary * 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more * KP4ME – our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more What will you be doing? * Providing strategic financial leadership to the Site Leadership Team, shaping the site OGSM and G2G targets, interpreting performance trends, and ensuring plans are grounded in robust financial insight and aligned to KP Snacks and Intersnack Group priorities * Leading site-wide financial planning, budgeting and forecasting, covering primes, overheads, labour, logistics, capital investment and restructuring activity, ensuring assumptions are sound and stakeholders are aligned and accountable * Driving high-quality, insight-led financial reporting, including weekly flash results, monthly accounts, variance analysis, waste performance, KPI trends and risk/opportunity assessments that support timely and effective decision-making * Owning and challenging site cost performance, analysing standard cost variances, material usage, labour efficiency, overhead absorption, waste streams and project delivery to identify constraints, improvement opportunities and cost drivers * Ensuring strong, compliant financial governance, overseeing accruals, prepayments, inventory reconciliation, year‑end processes, audit requests, balance sheet integrity, capital appraisals, fixed asset management and adherence to Group accounting standards * Shaping and enabling change activity, supporting NPD launches, packaging changes, product transfers, tender costing requirements and capital installations, including end‑to‑end financial tracking of benefits, risks and delivery * Upskilling colleagues across the site, developing the capability of two Site Accountants and building wider financial understanding across Operations and Supply Chain to drive data-led decision-making and support the site’s loss analysis journey * Driving continuous improvement in finance processes, simplifying ways of working, enhancing financial insight, improving speed and accuracy, and supporting the site’s development through digitalisation, standardisation and best-practice sharing Who are we? We’re KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love – from Hula Hoops to McCoy’s. In the UK, we’re a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We’re proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together. We’re committed to inclusion We’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you – your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know. We’d love to hear from you if you can bring: * Qualified accountant status: CIMA, ACCA, ACA or CA * FMCG experience - ideally within food manufacturing. * Strong planning, budgeting and forecasting experience, with the ability to challenge assumptions and influence stakeholders * Deep management accounting expertise, including variance analysis, standard costing, labour and overhead absorption, and performance reporting * Knowledge of ERP systems (JD Edwards advantageous) and advanced Excel capability * Experience leading and developing people, with a collaborative and inclusive leadership style * Strong financial governance, audit and compliance understanding, with the ability to maintain high-quality controls and processes * A confident, commercially-minded approach, with the ability to translate data into meaningful insight for non-financial stakeholders #LI-SC1 #LI-Onsite

Regional Business Development Manager: What you’ll do * Drive existing business and new business across vape retailers, convenience stores and similar outlets * Own your territory, pipeline and strategy from first contact through to close * Keep and manage the accounts you bring on * B

Group Commercial Manager Package: Negotiable salary, plus benefits Location: Stockton-On-Tees (site-based) Hours: Monday – Friday 08:30am – 16:30pm – may require some flexibility Type: Permanent Job Summary: The Group Commercial Manager plays a key leadership role within the JMAC Group, supporting the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) in driving the Company’s overall commercial performance across all business units. This position is responsible for leading commercial strategy execution, contract management, pricing, and business development processes to ensure profitable growth, client satisfaction, and long-term value creation for the Group. They will act as a central point of coordination between the commercial, finance and operations teams, ensuring consistency of approach, compliance with contractual obligations, and delivery of agreed commercial objectives. Responsibilities: • Prepare and develop strategies to take the business forward in line with Group policy, • Review and revise long term strategies on an ongoing basis, • Understand the Turnover and Direct Cost Objectives for each business and division, • Identify current Order Book value and longevity per Business Unit. Identify gaps in the Group Order book and create a plan with estimators to fill potential gaps and ensure we are always working with an order book above the forecasted objectives per unit, • Audit WIP Stage and create action plan to increase efficiency of reporting commercial performance across the Group and use to drive change, • Create and present Divisional business unit plans showing how you will aid and drive the teams to increase revenue and bottom line margin in each division, • Define and implement CVR per site across JMAC Industrial & Access Group, • Highlighting costs to run and facilitate each site per week and month vs Revenue generation, • Lead the preparation, negotiation, and management of key customer and supplier contracts, ensuring commercial risk is appropriately managed, • Support the development of standardised commercial processes, templates, and governance controls across the Group, • Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer insights to inform pricing, positioning, and business development strategies, • Prepare and present regular commercial performance reports and forecasts to the CCO and Executive Board Requirements: • Have proven experience in a similar role, ideally within a multi-site or group structure., • Have a strong track record in contract negotiation, pricing strategy, and commercial risk management., • Have excellent financial and analytical skills; able to interpret complex commercial data and identify performance drivers., • Be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of contract law, procurement, and project finance principles., • Have exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills; able to influence at all levels., • Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. For more information, please get in touch with Imperial Recruitment Group

Salary: £30,900 per annum (YFNE provides a pension scheme with match contributions up to 6%) Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: 12 month initial contract (renewable depending on funding) Location: The main base will be from our Middlesbrough office, with an expectation of travel Responsible to: Youth Strategy Manager This is a challenging but hugely rewarding role and one that will provide an opportunity for a talented youth work professional to develop even further the impact of our work, both locally and nationally. The core purpose of this role is to work strategically across the region and lead on the co-ordination of youth activities, projects and programmes in collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders in the youth and private sector. The Youth Programme Manager will be responsible for managing the development, delivery, evaluation and promotion of programmes delivered from our Middlesbrough Office, including our Youth Clubs. Key responsibilities include developing engaging, age-appropriate programmes, fostering partnerships, tracking performance and impact through evaluation systems, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders and teams. The role requires strong leadership, project management, safeguarding knowledge, and a collaborative approach to youth development and community impact. The Youth Programme Manager will have proven programme management experience and knowledge of the development and delivery of programmes focused on young people. They will need to manage a number of competing tasks at one time. This role requires a proactive, organised and practical approach to ensure programmes are delivered effectively and efficiently. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a range of key individuals and partner organisations, manage expectations effectively and the ability to respond to differing needs. This role provides a real opportunity to help drive Youth Focus North East’s programmes forward, and to support young people. HOW TO APPLY For further information and a candidate pack please email . Deadline for applications 30th January 2026, 12 noon. If you have any questions about the role, please email Heather Insull. to arrange an informal conversation.

What you'll be doing As a Senior Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the following:- • Supporting the Engineering Manager and Pre-Construction Managers to provide input to the overall design strategy and workload management;, • Supporting the delivery teams, verifying the work of others in a timely and efficient manner, and providing expert technical support;, • Providing integration planning of Methods, Permanent and Temporary works with multi disciplinary project delivery teams;, • Ensuring design risks are considered and prepare design risk assessments. Communicate residual design risks to others;, • Leading design assurance on projects through conducting regular review meetings with project teams, identifying best practice, areas for improvement and areas of concern;, • Developing and maintain relationships with relevant technical consultants and suppliers;, • Promoting the development of BIM within the design process;, • Supporting the Engineering Manager, in ensuring that learning and best practice is shared across the business stream and the business as a whole;, • Maintaining personal expertise and knowledge to ensure than Project Engineering is at the forefront of the industry both technically and in using the latest technologies and standards;, • Carrying out technical audits in the office and site and ensure all actions are closed out;, • Conform to designer obligations of the Construction (Design and Management) regulations. Who we're looking for The successful candidate in this role will: • have a recognised professional qualification (MICE or MIStructE) and a valid CSCS card;, • have extensive up to date technical knowledge of temporary works design and ground engineering and industry best practice;, • be both focussed and thorough and have the gravitas and professional credibility to advise senior management when something needs immediate redress together with the tenacity and drive to ensure that the necessary action is taken;, • be a subject matter expert with a good understanding in other areas in the engineering field;, • hold a good working knowledge of mechanical, structural and geotechnical engineering and related software packages and BIM is required;, • have strong interpersonal and communication skills, coupled with an ability to form effective relationships with partners and delivery team members under time pressure;, • be customer centric and flexible in approach, with the strategic and creative insight to understand the range of opportunities in invitations to tender and be willing to challenge the norm;, • know ‘what good looks like’ in submissions and have hands on experience of leading technical aspects in a timely manner;, • have a desire to continuously pursue innovation and development, with a focus on the customer requirements.

Spear Heads are delighted to be partnered exclusively with a leading entertainment group which manages 74 venues across UK, US and Germany. Our client has an exciting opportunity for an experienced VENUE DIRECTOR to join their team in Stockton as the Senior Leader of an iconic venue. The successful candidate will be major player in the local community - this role drives performance, profit and service delivery to customers, producers, promoters, and the business. Requires collaboration with colleagues in other venues, central functions and in the wider community to ensure best practice and excellent standards. A strong people manager, this role supports the venue Heads of Department in Operations, Marketing & Communications, Technical & Maintenance, Creative Learning and Business Development & Sales – with a focus on ensuring each individual alongside their wider team has all they need to drive their area of the business forward whilst working collaboratively and efficiently. Key Responsibilities: • Elevating the reach and status of the venue to transform the growth of the business., • Developing an ambitious vision and corresponding business plan for your venue, and implementing short, medium and long term plans to achieve the plan., • To achieve, or exceed, budget expectations. Ensure your venue is perceived to be vital to its community, and a desired destination for customers, producers, and promoters., • To offer inspiring leadership both internally and externally., • Take responsibility for the overall performance of your business, ensuring that there is a balanced approach to Customers, Shareholders, Employees, Reputation, Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Development., • Provide and determine the smartest allocation of resources in your control – and ensure the balance of resources is proportionate and appropriate to achieve short, medium and long term goals., • Actively create and pursue new income streams, including sponsorship and local programming opportunities, which fit the overall business objectives and vision., • To work to and help formulate the Business Plan for your venue, in consultation with your Business Director and your Business Partner (Finance Team) and deliver against its objectives., • To contribute to the programming of the venue through participation in an effective and collaborative dialogue with the Programming Director and his team; taking positive ownership of the resulting programme and offering ideas and/or new relationships to contribute to its longer-term development while taking responsibility for directly programming local bookings and events at the Venue., • Work with the Regional Head of Conference and Sales to develop and implement a commercial conference and events strategy to support the continued expansion of this key area of the operation., • To create a positive work culture for your team – ensuring a focus on individual development, open dialogue, and creative thinking in order to drive forward performance of both the employees and venue., • Ensure your teams are capable and able to deliver first class service to a range of internal and external customers., • Ensure the team work towards the agreed goals and targets and regularly review performance against those targets, dealing with performance issues appropriately., • Represent the venue and ATG Entertainment generally as necessary ensuring that the venue maintains its own reputation and its status as part of an industry leading organisation., • Support the development and delivery of community engagement activities and seek opportunities to further develop or support the venue through local partnerships., • Ensure you comply with all legislative requirements for people, standards, health & safety. Essential Skills and experience: • Previous experience working in a leadership and management capacity, as minimum at an equivalent level to a head of department, or in positions of significant responsibility in smaller organisations., • Proven ability to organise, lead and motivate a large and diverse team while engendering a sense of teamwork and common purpose., • Creative and results-driven approach to delivering sophisticated, high-quality customer service in a busy environment; a focus on and prioritisation of the needs of our customer, client, or collaborator., • Ability to pioneer positive change, engaging others and steering the team towards priority goals., • Ability to manage and develop internal and external relationships at all levels and collaborate effectively with a diverse team, • Good IT skills, with the ability to learn to use new software and systems. Desirable: • Experience in Event Management with an understanding of the requirements and considerations of hosting large scale performances and events., • Experience of delivering events in a modular venue with a varied programme, • Knowledge of the local music scene alongside strong contacts with local promoters/event planners, • Experience of co-promoting events, • Knowledge of ticketing or retail systems., • Relevant management qualifications or training., • Health and Safety qualifications and/or experience., • A genuine interest in the live entertainment industry is required; work experience in the industry is desirable but not essential and we actively encourage applications from individuals working in other sectors. • The Venue Director is required to be a Personal License holder or undertake the training and assessment to gain a license on starting in the role, which the group will arrange. The application process for a license includes a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Central Employment are working with a fast growing online DTC & Trade Retail brand, as they look to recruit a results driven eCommerce & Digital Marketing Manager. Manage the continuous strategy and performance of key digital marketing channels, specifically SEO, PPC and Email Marketing (Klaviyo) ��

The Procurement Manager is responsible for procurement activities across the px Group. As part of the Procurement Management Team, you will work collaboratively to align procurement objectives and develop the px procurement strategy. The Procurement Manager will act as the group subject matter exper

We’re looking for a Senior Membership & Supporter Strategy Manager to join our Memberships & Supporters Leadership team.

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Due to exciting new business growth, we are now supporting this dynamic business with the hire of a Senior Bid & Commercial Strategy Manager. Senior Bid & Commercial Strategy Manager - Events, Catering & Hospitality. The role will also drive the new business strategy, support with sales decks and co

Our client is looking for an experienced Research and Strategy Manager to support the development of its award-winning onboard experience through insight-led planning, product innovation, and strategic alignment. Bachelor’s or Masters’ degree in Business, Strategy, Aviation, or related field. Mi

We are seeking a highly skilled Planning & Strategy Asset Manager to join a large housing-focused organisation. As a Planning & Strategy Asset Manager, you will lead the development of 5-year and 30-.

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Disposal Strategy Manager - Secondment (12 months) - Flexible – Herdus House, West Cumbria, Hinton House, Warrington; London or Harwell, Oxfordshire Hybrid working available with 40% of time in an NDA office Salary: £73,185 to £86,100 dependent on skills and experienceCategory: Strategy Single

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HR Content Strategy Manager, HR Enterprise Enablement and Governance Team. We’re looking for a highly skilled HR professional who will own the end‑to‑end lifecycle of HR knowledge and documentation, with a strong focus on content strategy, governance, and digital employee experience. Create an

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A leading upskilling platform in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Product Manager to define their product strategy and ensure alignment with market needs.

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A dynamic tech firm in London is seeking a dedicated Finance Manager to take charge of financial operations.

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A dynamic affiliate marketing company in Greater London is seeking an Account Manager to oversee affiliate programmes for various advertisers.

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A leading life, pensions, and investment company in the United Kingdom seeks a Test Manager to define strategies and manage test teams.

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We are seeking a Manager of Commercial Strategy who will help define how we grow, compete, and create long-term value in the ever-evolving esports landscape. Support the Director of Commercial Strategy in developing and executing commercial strategies, with a particular focus on distribution strateg

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We are looking for a Manager in liquidity and reporting area with combination of functional and technical reporting background. We are looking for a Manager in liquidity and reporting area with combination of functional and technical reporting background. The team works closely with the Change, Data

A national law firm is seeking a proactive Bid Manager to join their Business Development and Marketing team on a 12-month fixed term contract.

Contributing to a range of strategic initiatives, the Commercial Strategy Manager will provide thought leadership on critical commercial topics whilst managing a Commercial Strategy Executive to ensure high-quality delivery in a fast-paced, evolving environment. The Commercial Strategy Manager is a

Smadex is seeking a Creative Strategy Manager to bridge the gap between creative excellence and campaign performance for our highest-value advertisers. Creative Strategy & Insights (40%). Support Account Managers in high-stakes creative conversations with clients.

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The Monitoring Strategy Manager is a pivotal leadership position within our broadcast technology organization, focused on advancing the frontiers while designing and building a consistent and innovative strategy for video and transmission monitoring. You'll play a key role in connecting strategy and

A leading payments company in Greater London is seeking a Strategy Manager to identify and execute new growth initiatives.

The Senior Manager, Inclusion Strategy plays a pivotal role in inclusion impact across a highly matrixed environment, operating simultaneously across global functions, regional priorities, and country-level execution. Act as a trusted advisor to talent VPs, HR Directors, Senior Managers, and Senior

A leading facilities management firm is seeking a Regional Manager to oversee the North West region.

A fast-growing tech startup in London is seeking a Procurement Manager to develop strategies that enhance value and efficiency while managing supplier relationships.

A strategic consulting firm is seeking a Senior Strategy Manager to guide high-impact projects at one of the UK's significant clean energy initiatives.

A financial services company is seeking a senior risk management professional to provide expert support to business leaders and lead key risk initiatives.The role requires at least 7 years of experience in risk, a degree or qualification in Risk Management, and strong analytical and communication sk

A leading social media company is seeking a strategic partner to drive e-commerce initiatives.This role involves formulating growth strategies, working collaboratively across functions, and utilizing analytical skills to meet business goals.Candidates should have experience in e-commerce operations,

A leading property management firm is seeking a Property & Asset Manager to oversee a high-profile mixed-use estate in Central London.

Senior Strategy Manager - Group Strategy. In the role of Senior Strategy Manager, you have the opportunity to contribute to and shape the strategic direction of a leading UK financial services group. Support the Group Strategy Director and senior team members in delivering strategy projects and resp

Senior Program Manager – Strategy Planning and Delivery. The Senior Program Manager role sits within the Product Delivery Team in the Strategy, Planning, and Delivery organization.

A leading financial institution is seeking a Manager in liquidity and reporting based in London.

A leading research and strategy firm in Greater London is seeking a Research Manager to support clients in building business strategies through AI and consumer research.