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Are you an experienced mental health or social care professional ready to lead on a new crisis service at the interface if A&E and community care? We are recruiting a Clinically Led Team Manager to support mobilisation of a brand-new pilot in North Essex. The service will provide targeted support to individuals who frequently present to A&E in mental health crisis, following self-harm, suicide attempt or suicidal ideation. This is a leadership role for an experienced mental health or social care professional. You will combine operational management with clinical oversight to ensure safe, evidence-based and trauma-informed crisis interventions. Salary of £28,500 - £31,500 per annum, pro rata. Starting salary will be dependent on whether the successful candidate holds relevant mental health or social care qualification. The Role As team manager you will be responsible for the day to day running of the pilot. You will lead a small team to deliver high standards of practice, safe risk management, develop effective pathways between hospital and community teams, and maintain strong alignment with Phoenix Futures’ values and organisational priorities. You will have oversight of data quality, reporting and performance management in order to demonstrate the impact of the pilot to commissioners and wider stakeholders. The pilot will focus on Colchester General Hospital A&E department, and the role will be based in our Colchester office, although travel may be required across North Essex to ensure effective service delivery. This role requires confidence and professional judgement. About You You will be a qualified and experienced mental health of social care professional who is confident working with high-risk, complex presentations. You will bring credibility within multi-disciplinary settings and be motivated by the opportunity to shape and lead a new crisis service at the interface between hospital and community care. To join us a Team Manager you will have: • A recognised professional qualification in mental health or social care (desirable), • Experience supporting people with complex needs within mental health, social work, substance use, or related services, • Experience of managing and supporting staff, ideally within a frontline or clinical environment, • A strong understanding of risk management, safeguarding, and multi-agency working, • The confidence to make sound professional judgements when working with high-risk presentations, • The ability to build and maintain effective relationships with partner agencies, including NHS services, adult social care, and treatment providers, • Experience of monitoring performance and reporting data to managers and commissioners, • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to balance operational demands with quality and safety You will also bring: • A flexible and innovative approach to service delivery, • Determination, resilience, and a genuine passion for improving outcomes for people in crisis, • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, • Confidence using Microsoft Outlook and Word, with familiarity in database or case-management systems So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Team Manager, please get in touch or apply today. Please note: This post is not suitable for candidates without a professional mental health or social work background. Your Rewards • Salary of £28,500 - £31,500 per annum, pro rata. Starting salary will be dependent on whether the successful candidate holds relevant mental health or social care qualification, • Opportunity to access yearly salary increments (subject to appraisal), meaning potential salary increase up to £36,000 per annum, pro rata, • Committed to providing a Real Living Wage for you, through accreditation with the Living Wage Foundation, • 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days), • Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance, • Support through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities, • Continuous training and career development via PXL our dedicated learning management system, • Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access, • A rewarding role with the opportunity to help us support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better., • We’ll ensure you get all the support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and find your place amongst our incredible and collaborative team. About Phoenix Futures Phoenix Futures Group is a charity with over 50 years’ experience and a leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment. Our values are what define us and ensure we work to the highest standards. We believe in being the best, we are passionate about recovery, we value our history and use it to inform our future. We work with local authorities, other charities and service providers across the country to deliver innovative programmes and projects that change lives for the better, setting people on the path to health and emotional well-being. We provide a diverse range of services, our expertise in psychosocial treatment and support is the common thread that runs through everything we do. People need psychological interventions, social support, meaningful use of time, sense of purpose and a place of safety to sustain their recovery. At our core, we support people, families and communities to recover from drug and alcohol dependency. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe it is important to include people with lived experience to ensure the needs of the people we support are represented. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is free to be themselves and we ensure equity of opportunity. Interview Process We want you to feel comfortable to be your best during the interview process, so that you can get to know Phoenix and we can get to know you. All details will be provided in advance so that you can feel adequately prepared, and we can support you with reasonable adjustments as required. Please note, we will be assessing applications as they are submitted and may close this role should we find sufficient applicants with which to make our shortlist. As such, we would advise applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

This is an entirely new opportunity ! A 1st class position has just been created within a successful and extremely friendly Accountancy/Wealth and Asset Manager based in Colchester. Working from the offices the role encompasses a full range of technical support administration and suitability report writing. Duties Include: • Administration of a full range of Private client Pension and Investment products., • Coordinating with external professionals, such as solicitors and accountants, to provide a holistic service to clients., • Assisting in the training of new staff, sharing knowledge and best practices in support., • Conducting comprehensive research on financial products to support planners in making informed recommendations., • Implementing risk analysis techniques to assess and mitigate potential threats to clients' financial objectives., • Streamlining processes for gathering client financial information, significantly improving efficiency and accuracy., • Participating in professional development opportunities to stay abreast of industry trends and regulations., • Maintaining meticulous records of client interactions and financial recommendations, upholding data protection laws., • Daily use of Provider Platforms and back office systems. The role offers a competitive salary and range of benefits and is available immediately.

Job Title: Office Manager Salary: Up to £60,000 DOE Location: Colchester Job ID: 10396 Recruit UK is working with a growing financial planning business seeking an Office Manager to lead and develop their back-office teams. This is a people-focused leadership role overseeing administration and paraplanning, ensuring workloads are managed effectively, service standards are met, and the office runs smoothly day to day. Key responsibilities: • Line management of administration and paraplanning teams, • Managing workloads, team performance, and MI reporting, • Conducting appraisals, PDPs, 1-2-1s, and performance management, • Managing annual leave, sickness, and return-to-work meetings, • Overseeing onboarding and offboarding, • Ensuring SLAs are consistently met, • Working closely with the management team to improve processes and efficiency, • Acting as a key point of contact for operational queries, • Promoting a positive and collaborative team culture Additional responsibilities may include: • Office management, • Health & safety oversight, • Software and systems management, • Audit oversight, • Supporting wider operational projects About you: • Experience managing teams within financial services, • Strong people leadership skills, • Background in administration, paraplanning, or operations, • Organised, client-focused, and commercially aware, • Positive mindset with strong decision-making ability This could suit either an experienced Office Manager or someone ready to step up from a senior support or operational management role.

Lawfront is one of the UK's fastest-growing legal groups, bringing together high-performing regional law firms under a single, forward-thinking structure. We combine local expertise with the strength of a national platform, enabling our firms to deliver exceptional client service while benefiting from centralised support, investment, and strategic leadership. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a qualified Group Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations across our multi-entity group and help shape a best-in-class payroll function. The Opportunity This is a senior, hands-on role responsible for delivering accurate, compliant payroll across multiple law firms within the Lawfront Group. You will lead payroll strategy, standardise processes, and support the integration of newly acquired firms. You will work closely with HR, Finance, and senior leadership, ensuring payroll excellence across a complex and growing organisation. Key Responsibilities Payroll Leadership • Manage and deliver end-to-end payroll for multiple group entities, • Ensure timely and accurate monthly payroll processing, • Oversee payroll controls, reconciliations, and audit requirements Compliance & Governance • Ensure full compliance with HMRC regulations, PAYE, NI, pensions, and statutory reporting, • Lead year-end processes including P11Ds and PSA submissions, • Maintain GDPR-compliant payroll data and documentation Systems & Process Improvement • Standardise payroll processes across the group, • Support payroll system upgrades, integrations, and automation, • Lead payroll onboarding for newly acquired firms Stakeholder Engagement • Act as the group's subject-matter expert for payroll, • Partner with HR and Finance to resolve queries and improve workflows, • Provide clear reporting and insights to senior management About You We're looking for a confident, qualified payroll professional who thrives in a dynamic, multi-entity environment. You will bring: • A recognised payroll qualification (CIPP or equivalent) *Significant experience managing payroll at scale • Strong technical knowledge of UK payroll legislation, • Experience in multi-entity or group environments, • Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, • A proactive, solutions-focused approach, • Experience in professional services or acquisitive organisations (desirable) What We Offer • A key role within a growing, ambitious national legal group., • Opportunities for progression as the group continues to expand., • A collaborative, supportive finance team., • Hybrid working and flexibility., • Competitive salary and benefits package. How to Apply If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact within a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV confirming salary expectations #LI

Thinking About a Career Change? Why Not Choose HR? If you've reached a crossroads in your professional life and are looking for a fresh start in a people-focused, rewarding industry then Human Resources might be exactly what you’re looking for. Many of our candidates come from diverse professional backgrounds retail, customer service, administration, healthcare, education, hospitality, and more. What they all have in common is the desire to do meaningful work, support others, and build a stable, long-term career. Our HR Career Change Programme We specialise in helping individuals transition into HR—starting with recognised qualifications and ending with real job opportunities. Whether you're working full-time, part-time, or in between roles, our online learning and personalised recruitment support can help you make a successful move into the HR profession often in just a few months.Please note that this is a training course and fees apply. Why Human Resources? The HR profession is growing steadily across all sectors. As businesses put more focus on employee wellbeing, development, and company culture, skilled HR professionals are more important than ever. Even entry-level roles in HR offer strong salaries, clear progression routes, and opportunities to specialise over time (in areas like learning & development, recruitment, employee relations, and more). Here are typical UK salaries at various stages of the HR journey: • HR Administrator - £27,000+, • HR Assistant - £30,000+, • HR Officer - £35,000+, • HR Advisor - £38,500+, • HR Manager - £55,000+ And with hybrid and remote roles increasingly common in HR, the flexibility is there too. How It Works - Your 3 Step Journey Into HR Step 1 - CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice The CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice is the industry-standard entry point into Human Resources. It's assignment-based (no exams), and is delivered fully online with expert tutor support. • Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD), • Covers recruitment, employee relations, HR systems, and more, • Complete in approx. 10-12 weeks at your own pace This course not only boosts your employability—it also gives you the confidence and credibility to take the leap into a new industry. Step 2 - Tailored Recruitment Support Once you're qualified, our Recruitment Support Team will help you translate your background and new qualification into real job opportunities. We’ve been helping career changers break into new roles since 2007—and our 4.8 Trustpilot rating shows how serious we are about your success. You’ll get: • A professionally written, HR-focused CV, • Job-matching advice tailored to your experience and location, • Application support, interview prep, and mock interviews, • Ongoing 1-to-1 guidance to help you land your first HR role Step 3 - Start Your New HR Career Most of our candidates secure their first HR job within 3-6 months of qualifying—and often sooner if they’re based near a major town or city. And to give you confidence, we offer a Money Back Guarantee:If we can’t help you secure a role within 12 months of passing your qualification, we’ll refund your training fees. Flexible, Affordable, Achievable To make things easier, we offer flexible payment options to spread the cost of your training over 12 months—so you can get qualified without financial pressure. Ready to Make the Change? Enquire now and one of our experienced Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours to answer your questions and help you take the first step towards a new, rewarding career in Human Resources.

We are seeking a highly motivated Purchasing Manager for our client based in Colchester. You will be responsible for working with suppliers to drive a positive outcome to consistently improve their EBITDA. This includes procurement of products at competitive rates, ensuring consistent supply of components, Maintaining and building strong working relationships with existing and new suppliers and negotiating competitive terms.The purchasing manager will drive consistency and efficiency in purchasing processes and systems, whilst collaborating with operations and engineering to support production planning and efficient stock control Responsibilities: • Own and manage the end to end procurement process, maintaining procurement policy and standards, • Raise and manage all purchase orders, ensuring orders are placed accurately, on time, and in line with demand, • Manage supplier selection, onboarding and approval, ensuring SLA’s are in place with top suppliers, • Manage supplier performance, conducting annual reviews and resolving supplier issues by tracking performance against SLA standards., • Manage and monitor cost prices, identifying opportunities for cost saving to increase GP, and mitigating price increases, • Take responsibility for purchasing and other relevant budgets, • Management of IT systems, including maintaining accurate lead times, cost prices and other relevant data within the ERP system, • Source and purchase and capital equipment requirements and services, • Manage the end to end Far East procurement process for offshored suppliers including import paperwork based on projected stock usage and any forward orders, • Onsite supplier visits to both UK-based and overseas suppliers, • Attend trade shows Requirements • Proven experience in a Purchasing Manager or senior procurement role within a fast-moving or growing business. An industrial, assembly or automotive background is ideal, • Demonstrated ability to manage purchasing administration while delivering strategic improvements., • A self-starter with the drive and initiative to lead the function independently., • Track record of delivering savings, improving supplier performance, and implementing effective procurement strategies., • Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation and analytical skills., • Hands-on, adaptable, and proactive approach—equally comfortable with strategy and day-to-day tasks., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills., • Familiarity with ERP systems and procurement software., • Professional qualifications (e.g., CIPS) desirable but not essential Benefits • Salary- £50,000- £60,000, • Profile related Bonus, • Hours: 7.30am - 4.30pm, 30mins for lunch. IND25

Advance your Property Management career with the UK's leading independent property services group as a Property Management Training Manager. Inspire excitement as you craft and deliver cutting-edge training programs for our Property Managers, leveraging your expertise to mentor individuals at every career stage. Join us in shaping the future of property management training. The benefits of being a Property Management Training Manager at Spicerhaart in Colchester • Basic salary range of £30000 to £36000 per year, dependent on experience, • Annual bonus of up to 10% of salary, based on hitting half-yearly targets, • Company Car, • 8:30am to 6pm (Monday to Friday), • Hybrid working The additional benefits of being a Property Management Training Manager at Spicerhaart in Colchester • 30 days annual leave per year*, • 24/7 Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, • Eye care*, • Up to £500 for successful employee referrals The main purpose of the Property Management Training Manager at Spicerhaart in Colchester As a member of our Learning & Development team, you'll spearhead the development and implementation of streamlined, thorough training programmes for all Spicerhaart Property Management colleagues, aligned with our company's vision. It's imperative to ensure that all processes and procedures are effectively communicated and adhered to, as any lapses pose significant risks to our business. What you'll be doing as a Property Management Training Manager at Spicerhaart in Colchester • Design, development and delivery of training programmes to facilitate and improve performance in sales, property management and customer experience, • Deliver training programmes for our people to meet with all aspects of procedural compliance and legislative requirements, • Create and maintain online training modules and documentation to ensure they reflect current company policy and legislative requirements, • Support other departments in their development and upkeep of Operations Manuals., • Review training materials to ensure activities provide learning that enables improved knowledge, skill and ability, • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of company procedures, operating systems, key tasks and legal requirements in order to develop and maintain training materials, ensuring delivery of effective training, • Keep up-to-date with best practice within learning and recommend implementation within the company where appropriate, • Assist in and cover other areas within the team/department and be able to provide cover as required, • Responsible for managing any systems training, identifying knowledge and skills gaps, • Design and implement training solutions specifically for Spicerhaart e.g. blended learning, e-learning platforms, • Manage allocated training projects: designing and delivering appropriate solutions to standard, deadline and cost, • Ensure accurate training records are kept and forwarded to appropriate management, • Ensure you are upholding the company Core Beliefs and standards at all times, • Spending multiple days in the field, each week, to support and coach our in-branch Property Managers, • Delivering training across various parts of England and Wales as and when required by the business The skills and abilities you will need to be a Property Management Training Manager at Spicerhaart in Colchester • A CIPD qualification in Learning and Development OR equivalent business experience including a minimum of 3 years in a related role within the property industry, preferably property management, • Confident in creating learning resources digitally, and via powerpoint, • Inspirational and able to influence and motivate others, having a natural ability to bring the best out in people, • Excellent communication and presentation skills and be self-motivated, confident and flexible., • Must possess an ability to work accurately and be well organised Apply Now! • Terms and conditions apply (see our website)

This is an entirely new opportunity ! A 1st class position has just been created within a successful and extremely friendly Accountancy/Wealth and Asset Manager based in Colchester. Working from the offices the role encompasses a full range of technical support administration and suitability report writing. Duties Include: • Administration of a full range of Private client Pension and Investment products., • Coordinating with external professionals, such as solicitors and accountants, to provide a holistic service to clients., • Assisting in the training of new staff, sharing knowledge and best practices in support., • Conducting comprehensive research on financial products to support planners in making informed recommendations., • Implementing risk analysis techniques to assess and mitigate potential threats to clients' financial objectives., • Streamlining processes for gathering client financial information, significantly improving efficiency and accuracy., • Participating in professional development opportunities to stay abreast of industry trends and regulations., • Maintaining meticulous records of client interactions and financial recommendations, upholding data protection laws., • Daily use of Provider Platforms and back office systems. The role offers a competitive salary and range of benefits and is available immediately.

Thinking About a Career Change? Why Not Choose HR? If you've reached a crossroads in your professional life and are looking for a fresh start in a people-focused, rewarding industry then Human Resources might be exactly what you’re looking for. Many of our candidates come from diverse professional backgrounds retail, customer service, administration, healthcare, education, hospitality, and more. What they all have in common is the desire to do meaningful work, support others, and build a stable, long-term career. Our HR Career Change Programme We specialise in helping individuals transition into HR—starting with recognised qualifications and ending with real job opportunities. Whether you're working full-time, part-time, or in between roles, our online learning and personalised recruitment support can help you make a successful move into the HR profession often in just a few months.Please note that this is a training course and fees apply. Why Human Resources? The HR profession is growing steadily across all sectors. As businesses put more focus on employee wellbeing, development, and company culture, skilled HR professionals are more important than ever. Even entry-level roles in HR offer strong salaries, clear progression routes, and opportunities to specialise over time (in areas like learning & development, recruitment, employee relations, and more). Here are typical UK salaries at various stages of the HR journey: • HR Administrator - £27,000+, • HR Assistant - £30,000+, • HR Officer - £35,000+, • HR Advisor - £38,500+, • HR Manager - £55,000+ And with hybrid and remote roles increasingly common in HR, the flexibility is there too. How It Works - Your 3 Step Journey Into HR Step 1 - CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice The CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice is the industry-standard entry point into Human Resources. It's assignment-based (no exams), and is delivered fully online with expert tutor support. • Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD), • Covers recruitment, employee relations, HR systems, and more, • Complete in approx. 10-12 weeks at your own pace This course not only boosts your employability—it also gives you the confidence and credibility to take the leap into a new industry. Step 2 - Tailored Recruitment Support Once you're qualified, our Recruitment Support Team will help you translate your background and new qualification into real job opportunities. We’ve been helping career changers break into new roles since 2007—and our 4.8 Trustpilot rating shows how serious we are about your success. You’ll get: • A professionally written, HR-focused CV, • Job-matching advice tailored to your experience and location, • Application support, interview prep, and mock interviews, • Ongoing 1-to-1 guidance to help you land your first HR role Step 3 - Start Your New HR Career Most of our candidates secure their first HR job within 3-6 months of qualifying—and often sooner if they’re based near a major town or city. And to give you confidence, we offer a Money Back Guarantee:If we can’t help you secure a role within 12 months of passing your qualification, we’ll refund your training fees. Flexible, Affordable, Achievable To make things easier, we offer flexible payment options to spread the cost of your training over 12 months—so you can get qualified without financial pressure. Ready to Make the Change? Enquire now and one of our experienced Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours to answer your questions and help you take the first step towards a new, rewarding career in Human Resources.

FMCG Manufacturing | Own & Shape the Engineering Function Step into a role where engineering excellence fuels the growth of one of the world’s fastest-rising active nutrition brands. Bulk is scaling fast - investing in manufacturing capability, operational performance and innovation as it evolves into a true global destination brand. This is a rare opportunity to join at a pivotal stage of that journey. As Lead Maintenance Engineer, you’ll do far more than maintain equipment. You’ll take ownership of engineering reliability across the site, helping shape systems, improve performance and build a best-in-class maintenance function. From driving preventative maintenance strategy to leading engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives, your work will have visible impact from day one. If you’re an ambitious engineering professional who thrives on autonomy, improvement and making things better, this is your chance to put your stamp on a fast-growing global brand. —-------------------------------- The Role at a Glance: Senior Maintenance Engineer Colchester, UK – Site Based Competitive Salary DOE Plus Perkbox, Pension, 60% Product Discount, Healthcare & More Values & Culture: Aspiring, Accountable, Conscious, Considerate Company: Award-Winning Wellness and Sports Nutrition Brand Pedigree: One of the fastest-growing nutrition brands globally Ready to put your stamp on a fast-scaling global brand? Bulk is on a mission to evolve from a manufacturing-led retailer into a destination brand for active nutrition. Through bold, disruptive marketing and a relentless focus on quality, they’re reshaping how people think about sports nutrition. We're now looking for a Senior Maintenance Engineer to take ownership of engineering reliability across our manufacturing operation. This is more than a maintenance role. It’s an opportunity to build, influence and lead from the ground up - driving change, implementing systems, and creating a best-in-class engineering function. The Opportunity Reporting to the UK Manufacturing & Global Development Manager, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the continuity and performance of manufacturing operations. With health & safety as your foundation, you’ll take a proactive, strategic approach - developing maintenance frameworks, improving asset reliability, and helping scale the engineering capability of the site. If you’re someone who enjoys ownership, autonomy, and making a visible impact, this role gives you the platform to do exactly that. What You’ll Be Doing • Designing and implementing a robust Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programme, • Managing and optimising a CMMS system to track performance and drive improvements, • Leading and supporting site-wide engineering projects, • Managing spares inventory to ensure operational continuity, • Coordinating and overseeing external contractors, • Supporting the installation of new machinery and processes, • Managing the engineering budget in line with forecasts, • Identifying and driving process improvements, particularly during peak demand, • Conducting root cause analysis and implementing preventative solutions, • Ensuring compliance with equipment reliability and safety standards, • Communicating effectively across teams to keep projects moving forward About You • Proven experience in FMCG or a similar manufacturing environment, • Strong working knowledge of CMMS systems (QRmaint or similar), • Solid background working with manufacturing machinery and equipment, • Ideally degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering (BEng/MEng), • Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously, • Highly organised with the ability to lead, prioritise and delegate, • A proactive mindset with a drive to improve, challenge and innovate, • Strong communicator with a collaborative, team-first approach What’s In It For You? • Birthday day off, • PerkBox subscription, • 60% discount on Bulk products, • Pension scheme, • Life assurance, • Medicash healthcare, • Paid volunteering day, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Enhanced family leave, • Fully stocked Bulk pantry, • hursday & Friday drinks fridge A Culture You’ll Want To Be Part Of Bulk is built on the belief that diverse thinking drives better outcomes. Every team member has a voice, and individuality is celebrated. They’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone, regardless of background, can thrive, contribute and make an impact. Ready to take ownership of a critical engineering function within one of the fastest-growing brands in active nutrition? If you’re looking for a role where you can influence change, drive operational excellence and grow with an ambitious global business, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now for a fast-track path to the Hiring Manager. Interested? Apply here for a fast-track path to the Hiring Manager Application notice... We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.

Technical Manager – HVAC & Air Conditioning About the Role Our client is seeking an experienced and commercially aware Technical Manager to provide technical leadership within the procurement and sourcing function of a growing air conditioning distribution business. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the company’s product portfolio meets the highest standards of technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and customer suitability. Acting as the main technical link between procurement teams, suppliers, manufacturers, and customers, the Technical Manager will support sourcing decisions, supplier evaluation, product compliance, and technical product support across the business. A significant part of the role will focus on fasteners, fixings, and associated HVAC components, making this opportunity particularly well suited to candidates with strong experience in fasteners or related mechanical product categories. Key Responsibilities • The Technical Manager will be responsible for developing and maintaining technical specifications across the company’s HVAC and fastener product ranges, ensuring all products meet relevant legislation, regulatory standards, and customer requirements., • Working closely with procurement and sourcing teams, the successful candidate will provide technical guidance during supplier selection, product evaluation, and tender processes., • They will also review supplier documentation, certifications, and technical data to ensure compliance and accuracy across the product portfolio., • The role will involve supporting internal sales teams and customers with technical product advice, application guidance, and technical documentation, while also helping to resolve technical and quality-related issues with suppliers., • In addition, the Technical Manager will monitor changes in legislation and industry standards affecting HVAC products, fasteners, and associated components, ensuring the company remains compliant and commercially competitive. Skills & Experience • Candidates should possess strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems, fasteners, fixings, and related mechanical components, together with experience working in a technical, product, compliance, or procurement-focused role., • The successful applicant will have the ability to interpret technical drawings and product specifications, alongside excellent communication and problem-solving skills., • Previous experience working with suppliers, manufacturers, and cross-functional teams within HVAC distribution, manufacturing, or technical product environments is highly desirable., • A degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC Engineering, or a related discipline would be advantageous but is not essential for candidates with relevant industry experience. Key Relationships The role will work closely with internal procurement, sales, operations, and quality teams, while also managing relationships with manufacturers, suppliers, certification bodies, and customers. What Success Looks Like Success in the role will be measured through the accuracy and consistency of technical specifications, ongoing product compliance, effective supplier support, and the ability to provide high-quality technical guidance to both internal teams and customers. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Area Sales Manager - Industrial Paints and Coatings - Southern England Salary: £40,000 – to be discussed depending on experience Company Description: Symphony Coatings Group is the UK’s leading independent distributor of high-performance industrial coatings, equipment, and technical support. While we are the market leader in the wood and joinery coatings sector, we are currently undergoing an ambitious strategic expansion of our Metal Division. Utilising our nationwide logistics and world-class manufacturer partnerships, we are bringing our reputation for technical excellence to the metal fabrication and engineering markets. This new focus allows us to provide specialist coating systems for steel fabrication, heavy machinery (OEMs), and architectural metalwork. With a focus on anti-corrosive technology and fire-rated systems, we are becoming the go-to partner for industrial finishers across the UK. The Role: Following the rapid growth of our industrial sector, we are seeking a driven, field-based Sales Professional to spearhead our expansion across Southern England. While you will be appointed to and supported by our Colchester branch, this is a front-line role with a broad operational reach. Focusing on the South, you will play a key role in supporting and growing our network across Thetford, Colchester, Coulsdon, Park Royal, Aylesbury, and Martock. This is a fantastic opportunity for a specialist to drive the growth of our Metal Division, delivering technical solutions and high-performance specifications to the engineering and fabrication sectors. Experience & Background: Ideally, you will have a minimum of two years’ experience selling industrial paint systems to a variety of customers across multiple industries, but consideration will be given to technical professionals with knowledge and experience in fields related to industrial coatings, such as coatings inspectors wishing to embark on a new career path. Key Responsibilities: • Promoting and supporting metal coating products in our current range to gain new accounts within your territory., • Maintaining and growing business at existing accounts., • Developing territory sales plans using technical and commercial knowledge which will achieve your sales targets, • Working closely with the Metal Coatings Project Lead to report activities, sales intel and develop sales campaigns for your region. Candidate Profile: • Relevant industry knowledge of coating manufacturers and our competitors, • Technical understanding of basic coating systems and how to match to customers’ needs, • Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to succeed in a competitive and technical market., • Excellent negotiation and communication skills., • Strong interpersonal and relationship building attributes., • Well organised and able to work with relative autonomy., • Capable of building multi-level relationships with customers. We will provide ongoing product training and the opportunity to complete further industry related technical qualifications to develop your career. We are offering an attractive salary and benefits package which includes company car, laptop, mobile phone, and any other equipment required to carry out your duties.

Area Sales Manager - Industrial Paints and Coatings - Southern England Salary: £40,000 – to be discussed depending on experience Company Description: Symphony Coatings Group is the UK’s leading independent distributor of high-performance industrial coatings, equipment, and technical support. While we are the market leader in the wood and joinery coatings sector, we are currently undergoing an ambitious strategic expansion of our Metal Division. Utilising our nationwide logistics and world-class manufacturer partnerships, we are bringing our reputation for technical excellence to the metal fabrication and engineering markets. This new focus allows us to provide specialist coating systems for steel fabrication, heavy machinery (OEMs), and architectural metalwork. With a focus on anti-corrosive technology and fire-rated systems, we are becoming the go-to partner for industrial finishers across the UK. The Role: Following the rapid growth of our industrial sector, we are seeking a driven, field-based Sales Professional to spearhead our expansion across Southern England. While you will be appointed to and supported by our Colchester branch, this is a front-line role with a broad operational reach. Focusing on the South, you will play a key role in supporting and growing our network across Thetford, Colchester, Coulsdon, Park Royal, Aylesbury, and Martock. This is a fantastic opportunity for a specialist to drive the growth of our Metal Division, delivering technical solutions and high-performance specifications to the engineering and fabrication sectors. Experience & Background: Ideally, you will have a minimum of two years’ experience selling industrial paint systems to a variety of customers across multiple industries, but consideration will be given to technical professionals with knowledge and experience in fields related to industrial coatings, such as coatings inspectors wishing to embark on a new career path. Key Responsibilities: • Promoting and supporting metal coating products in our current range to gain new accounts within your territory., • Maintaining and growing business at existing accounts., • Developing territory sales plans using technical and commercial knowledge which will achieve your sales targets, • Working closely with the Metal Coatings Project Lead to report activities, sales intel and develop sales campaigns for your region. Candidate Profile: • Relevant industry knowledge of coating manufacturers and our competitors, • Technical understanding of basic coating systems and how to match to customers’ needs, • Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to succeed in a competitive and technical market., • Excellent negotiation and communication skills., • Strong interpersonal and relationship building attributes., • Well organised and able to work with relative autonomy., • Capable of building multi-level relationships with customers. We will provide ongoing product training and the opportunity to complete further industry related technical qualifications to develop your career. We are offering an attractive salary and benefits package which includes company car, laptop, mobile phone, and any other equipment required to carry out your duties.

Our client is a rapidly growing and highly successful manufacturer of premium windows, doors, and specialist glazing systems, we are now seeking an experienced and proactive Stock Control Supervisor to join our operations team.\n\nThis is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ensuring stock accuracy, material availability, and efficient warehouse operations that support continued business growth.\n\nThe Role\n\nReporting to the Operations Manager, the Stock Control Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing stock movements, inventory accuracy, and warehouse organisation across raw materials, components, and finished goods.\n\nYou will lead by example, supervise daily stock control activities, and work closely with production, purchasing, and logistics teams to maintain smooth operational flow.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n Supervise daily stock control and inventory activities\n\n Maintain accurate stock records.\n\n Conduct regular cycle counts and stock audits\n\n Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies\n\n Monitor stock levels and liaise with purchasing to prevent shortages\n\n Ensure efficient goods-in and goods-out processes\n\n Organise warehouse space for maximum efficiency and safety\n\n Produce stock reports and updates.\n\n Support continuous improvement initiatives across the operation\n\n Ensure compliance with health & safety procedures and company standards\n\nAbout You\n\n Previous experience in a Stock Control Supervisor or similar inventory/warehouse role\n\n Experience within manufacturing is desirable\n\n Background in windows, doors, construction products, or engineering environments would be advantageous, but NOT essential.\n\n Strong understanding of stock control systems and inventory processes\n\n Experience using ERP or warehouse management systems\n\n The Stock Controller will have excellent organisational and problem-solving skills\n\n Strong attention to detail and accuracy\n\n Confident communicator with leadership ability\n\n Forklift licence desirable but not essential\n\nWhat We Offer\n\n Competitive salary\n\n Opportunities for progression within a rapidly expanding business\n\n Supportive and professional working environment\n\n Ongoing training and development\n\n Pension scheme\n\n * Company benefits package\n\nIf you are an organised and driven stock control professional, stock control supervisor looking to join a successful and growing manufacturing business, we would love to hear from you

Location: Essex & London (Primary office base: Colchester)\n\nOur client are seeking an experienced and proactive Health & Safety Manager/Advisor to support their operations across Essex, London, and their wider project portfolio.\n\nThis role will operate across both regions, working closely with operational and management teams to promote best practice, maintain compliance, and drive continuous improvement in health, safety, and wellbeing performance throughout the business. While the position will involve regular site visits, the primary office base will be our Colchester office, enabling effective coordination with head office functions and project teams.\n\nThe successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the delivery of our Health & Safety strategy, ensuring compliance with current legislation, company procedures, and industry best practice across a diverse range of construction projects and operational environments.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n Provide professional Health & Safety support and guidance to operational teams across multiple projects and locations.\n\n Conduct site inspections, audits, and compliance reviews, ensuring standards are maintained and improvement opportunities are identified.\n\n Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of Health & Safety policies, procedures, and management systems.\n\n Support incident investigations and the implementation of corrective and preventative actions.\n\n Deliver training, toolbox talks, and awareness initiatives to promote a positive safety culture.\n\n Monitor legislative changes and industry developments, ensuring the business remains compliant and aligned with best practice.\n\n Produce reports, compliance documentation, and performance data to support operational and management decision-making.\n\n Work collaboratively with project teams to drive continual improvement and promote safe working practices throughout the organisation.\n\nCandidate Profile\n\nThe ideal candidate will possess:\n\n Proven Health & Safety experience within the construction industry, with exposure to multiple sectors and project types.\n\n Strong working knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation, regulations, and industry best practice.\n\n Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.\n\n A proactive, organised, and solutions-focused approach to Health & Safety management.\n\n Experience balancing site-based responsibilities with office-based compliance, reporting, and administrative duties.\n\n Relevant professional qualifications, including NEBOSH and/or IOSH certification.\n\nWhat They Offer\n\n The opportunity to join a progressive and growing contractor with a strong commitment to Health & Safety excellence.\n\n A collaborative and supportive working environment where Health & Safety is recognised as a critical operational function.\n\n Exposure to a varied portfolio of projects across multiple sectors.\n\n Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.\n\n * The chance to make a meaningful contribution to the continued growth and success of the business.\n\nIf you are an experienced Health & Safety professional looking to join an organisation that values proactive leadership, continuous improvement, and operational excellence, please apply online or call Coyles on (phone number removed).\n\nThank you and we look forward to hearing from you.\n\nCHLTR

Office Manager\n\nLocation: Colchester area\nHours: Monday–Thursday 08:00–17:00, Friday 08:00–13:00\nSalary: Competitive\n\nA growing manufacturing business in the Colchester area is looking for an experienced Office Manager to help keep the office and day-to-day operations running smoothly.\n\nThis is a varied role covering administration, purchasing, systems support, and general office duties. The successful person will be organised, practical, and happy working across different areas of the business.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n Raise purchase orders and deal with suppliers\n\n Order office and production supplies when needed\n\n Keep track of orders, deliveries, and supplier information\n\n Maintain records within the company system (ERP/MRP)\n\n Support with stock, purchasing, and order data accuracy\n\n Help staff with basic system queries\n\n Support accounts and external providers when required\n\n Carry out general office administration tasks\n\n Help coordinate IT equipment, software, and user access\n\n Support staff onboarding and offboarding\n\n Assist with health & safety and office compliance tasks\n\nSkills & Experience\n\n Previous experience in an Office Manager or similar admin role\n\n Good organisational and communication skills\n\n Confident using Microsoft Office\n\n Experience with ERP/MRP or similar business systems\n\n Able to manage suppliers and keep accurate records\n\n Good attention to detail and a practical approach\n\nDesirable\n\n Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or production\n\n Basic understanding of invoices, purchasing, or budgets\n\n Experience working with IT providers or support teams\n\n Awareness of health & safety processes\n\nPersonal Qualities\n\n Organised and reliable\n\n Able to manage multiple tasks\n\n Confident working with suppliers and colleagues\n\n Hands-on and willing to get stuck in\n\n Professional and trustworthy\n\nFor more information or indeed to apply please send your CV via the "Apply Now" button and one of the team will call you back to discuss your application

Office Manager (Manufacturing / MRP Systems) £38,000 - £42,000 + Early Friday Finish + Training + Long-Term Stability + 24 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Colchester Are you an Office Manager or Administrator with experience using MRP systems, purchasing coordination, or business operations support, looking for a varied and autonomous role within a growing engineering manufacturer where you can become a... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Manufacturing Engineer – Night Shift\nLocation: Colchester\nSalary: £45,000–£48,000 per annum (inclusive of night shift premium)\nOvertime: Paid at a fixed rate of £22.70 per hour\nHours: 45 hours per week, working 9:30 PM–6:30 AM\nAbout the Role:\nA well-established food manufacturing business is looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve night shift operations. You’ll help keep production lines running efficiently, reduce downtime, and maintain high standards of food safety and quality.\nThis is a fast-paced, shop-floor-based role where you’ll work closely with operators and team leaders, taking ownership of machinery performance and shift operations during the night shift. A UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential due to the site location.\nIf you are a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving problems, taking ownership and working as part of a close-knit team, we would like to hear from you.\nBenefits:\n 33 days annual leave, 3 days reserved for Christmas shutdown\n Enhanced sick pay after one year of service\n Night shift health & wellbeing support\n Staff discount on products\n Employee discount platform\n Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and HR support\n Free onsite parking\n PPE provided\n Family-owned business with a strong culture and clear values\n Varied role with responsibility and autonomy\n Call-out and overtime opportunities available\nKey Responsibilities:\n Respond quickly and effectively to equipment breakdowns, diagnosing and resolving electrical and mechanical faults.\n Carry out planned preventative maintenance activities.\n Support production teams in achieving shift performance targets.\n Maintain and improve equipment reliability.\n Assist with continuous improvement projects and equipment upgrades\n Ensure engineering work is completed safely and in line with food manufacturing standards.\n Maintain accurate maintenance records and shift handovers.\n Act as the primary engineering contact during the night shift.\n Work closely with the Manufacturing Shift Manager to ensure the factory operates safely, efficiently and delivers the production plan.\nRequirements:\n Food/FMCG Industry Experience highly desirable: Minimum 2–3 years of engineering experience within food manufacturing, high-speed packaging, or Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG).\n Hands-on Mechanical & Electrical Skills: Good understanding of both electrical and mechanical systems with confident troubleshooting PLC-controlled systems, automated conveyors, and pneumatic machinery on the factory floor.\n Root Cause Analysis: Proven ability to quickly diagnose mechanical failures and implement long-term preventive actions.\n SME Mindset: Highly adaptable, self-motivated, and comfortable wearing multiple hats in a fast-paced, smaller business environment.\n Local Commute: Ability to reliably commute to the factory site in Essex.\nDesirable:\n Apprentice trained or recognised engineering qualification, electrically biased with mechanical maintenance capability, Formal training in HACCP principles or food hygiene.\n Experience in configuring dispersion tables, radial feeders, and pool/weigh hoppers for maximum throughput.\n Experience in diagnosing and fixing jaw-seal issues, back-seal alignment, and gas-flush settings on modern bagmakers (e.g., Ishida Inspira or Atlas series)

Technical Manager\nYou will be working for a well-established food manufacturing business with a strong history in the industry, they have built an excellent reputation for consistency, reliability, and quality. They are a market-leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative products, committed to the highest standards of quality, safety, and legality in food production.\nAbout the Technical Manager job\nThe purpose of your role will be to oversee all aspects of Quality, Compliance and Specifications. Your leadership will be instrumental in maintaining their BRC accreditation and upholding exceptional standards in food safety, legality and hygiene. You’ll ensure not just compliance, but continual improvement—exceeding customer expectations and regulatory requirements wherever possible.\nKey tasks\n Ensure compliance and audit readiness for BRC, Kosher, Halal and internal standards through audits, risk assessments, and continuous improvement.\n Manage technical and food safety processes, including procedure development, non-compliance follow-up, supplier approvals, and NPD-related tasks like specifications and artwork.\n Support and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to enhance food safety, technical compliance, and supplier performance, including on-site visits and partnerships.\n Oversee systems and reporting, including KPI tracking, internal audits etc.\nAbout You\n The successful candidate shall have a background in a similar technical role within food manufacturing.\n HACCP Level 3, Food Safety Level 3 and experience in leading BRC audits is essential.\nMore details\nThe Technical Manager job (ref:9053) is paying £40,000 - £50,000 according to your experience.\nThe site is based in Essex and is commutable from Harwich, Colchester, Wivenhoe and Manningtree.\nThe working hours are office hours Monday to Friday\nAlternate job titles\nTechnical Supervisor | Assistant Technical Manager | Technical Assistant| QA Manager | Quality Assurance Manager | Senior Quality Manager | Food Manufacturing Technical Management Jobs | Food Safety Jobs\nb3 jobs are market-leading recruiters specialising in the food and beverage manufacturing industry, both in the UK and internationally. Founded in May 2000, we are proud of our reputation for being reliable, knowledgeable and resourceful - with our unique blend of honest and professional work ethics.\n‎‎‎If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for feel free to register with us Upload Your CV - Food Manufacturing Jobs in the UK

An established and growing construction contractor is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to support operations across its Essex and London offices and project portfolio.\n\nThis is a key role within the business, providing both strategic and operational Health & Safety support across a diverse range of construction projects. The successful candidate will be based primarily from the Colchester office, while regularly visiting sites throughout Essex and London to work closely with project and operational teams.\n\nThe Role\n\nReporting to senior management, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving Health & Safety standards across the business, ensuring compliance with current legislation, industry best practice, and company procedures.\n\nKey responsibilities will include:\n\n Providing proactive Health & Safety support to site and office teams\n\n Conducting regular site inspections, audits, and compliance reviews\n\n Producing reports, recommendations, and corrective action plans\n\n Supporting project teams with risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work\n\n Assisting with incident investigations and implementing lessons learned\n\n Monitoring legislative changes and ensuring company compliance\n\n Delivering toolbox talks, training sessions, and awareness initiatives\n\n Supporting continual improvement of Health & Safety policies, procedures, and management systems\n\n Promoting a positive Health & Safety culture throughout the organisation\n\n Liaising with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and regulatory bodies where required\n\nAbout You\n\nThe ideal candidate will be a motivated and knowledgeable Health & Safety professional with experience operating within the construction sector.\n\nYou will have:\n\n Proven Health & Safety experience across multiple construction sectors\n\n Strong knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation and industry best practice\n\n Experience carrying out site inspections, audits, and compliance monitoring\n\n Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills\n\n The ability to influence and engage personnel at all levels\n\n Strong organisational and reporting skills\n\n A proactive and solutions-focused approach\n\n The ability to balance site-based responsibilities with office-based compliance duties\n\nQualifications\n\nEssential:\n\n NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent\n\n IOSH Membership\n\n Full UK Driving Licence\n\nDesirable:\n\n NEBOSH Diploma\n\n GradIOSH / TechIOSH membership\n\n Experience working with ISO management systems\n\n First Aid qualification\n\nWhat's on Offer\n\n Opportunity to join a progressive and expanding contractor\n\n Diverse project portfolio across Essex and London\n\n Supportive and collaborative working environment\n\n Long-term career development opportunities\n\n Competitive salary and benefits package\n\nIf you're an experienced Health & Safety professional looking to play a key role in shaping and maintaining industry-leading safety standards across a growing construction business, we'd love to hear from you

Head of Operations – Spider is advertising on behalf of a specialist professional services business seeking a Head of Operations to join their office-based team on a full-time, permanent basis in Mid Suffolk.\n\nFantastic company benefits include:\n\nCompetitive Salary:£45,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience\nHoliday: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays\nAdditional: Team performance related bonus and enhanced pension\n\nAbout the role:\n\nThis is a newly created role with a clear focus on supporting the future growth and development of the business. Working closely with the Founder and wider leadership team, you will become a trusted right-hand person to a creative and entrepreneurial founder, helping to turn strategic ideas into operational success.\n\nAs Head of Operations, you will take ownership of the day-to-day running of the business, ensuring operational excellence across client services, finance, HR, systems, compliance and team performance. You'll thrive in a high-pressure but informal environment, balancing commercial priorities with exceptional client service while helping to drive a growing and ambitious organisation.\n\nKey Duties include:\n\nLead the day-to-day delivery and continuous improvement of service operations, ensuring efficient, high-quality service across all client groups.\nOversee business systems, IT infrastructure, CRM platforms, and operational processes, ensuring they remain effective, scalable, and fit for purpose.\nSupport the Founder by managing operational activities, contributing to strategic planning, business growth, pricing strategies, and profitability objectives.\nLead recruitment, HR processes, performance management, staff development, training, and the implementation of KPIs and operational performance measures.\nDrive operational efficiencies, automation initiatives, service enhancements, and expansion into new markets and service areas.\nMaintain exceptional service standards for high-profile clients, while building and managing relationships with key industry stakeholders and representing the business at industry events.\nEnsure compliance with regulatory requirements, documentation standards, audit readiness, and risk management processes across the organisation.\nSupport the Founder in looking for opportunities for business development.\n\nAbout you\n\nAs Head of Operations, you will bring significant senior leadership experience gained within a professional service, advisory, travel, creative or similarly client-focused environment. You will have a strong understanding of business operations, finance, HR and customer service, with a proven ability to lead teams, improve processes and manage high-volume, time-sensitive workloads.\n\nCommercially minded and strategically aware, you will constantly look for opportunities to improve performance, increase efficiency and maximise profitability. You will be comfortable supporting and constructively challenging senior stakeholders where required, bringing fresh ideas and a solutions-focused approach.\n\nHighly organised and analytical, you will possess excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels internally and externally. You will be a positive, ambitious and exceptionally charismatic leader who remains calm under pressure and enjoys working within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. A passion for the creative arts and wider cultural sector would be highly advantageous. Due to the location of the office, a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle will be required.\n\nAbout them:\n\nThis is a unique opportunity to join a growing specialist professional services business at an exciting stage of its development. As a newly created role, the position offers significant scope to shape operations, influence future growth and play a key part in the long-term success of the organisation. You will work alongside an established leadership team in a flexible, collaborative and informal environment where initiative, innovation and commercial thinking are genuinely valued.\n\nIf you have the relevant skills and experience for this Head of Operations role and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.\n\nPlease check your email inbox and spam/junk folder for any correspondence for this role. If you require any reasonable adjustments or information in an alternative format, please inform us as soon as possible so that appropriate arrangements can be made.\n\nAdditional keywords: Head of Operations, Operations Director, Operations Manager, Business Operations, Operational Leadership, Senior Manager, Professional Services, Travel Industry, Team Management, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Management, Business Growth, HR Management, Compliance, Client Services, Strategic Leadership, Project Management, Commercial Management\n\nThis vacancy is being advertised and handled through Spider, the region’s Online Job Advertiser. We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, your details are processed and available for us to directly review for this vacancy. You may be contacted by email, text, or telephone. For full Privacy Policy details please see email correspondence on receipt of your application

Lead Solar Design Engineer\n\nColchester\n\n£65,000 - £75,000 + Individual Performance Bonus + Company Performance Bonus + Progression to Design Manager / Design Director + Training\n\nAre you an experienced Solar Design Engineer looking to take the next step in your career with a well established and forward thinking renewable energy company? This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong Electrical Design Engineer to join an experienced design function where you will play a key role in delivering large-scale renewable projects whilst progressing towards Design Manager or even Design Director in the future. Earn well whilst developing your career in one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK.\n\nOur client is an established renewable energy company specialising in the development, design, construction and operation of commercial and utility scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage systems across the UK. With a strong reputation in the market and a growing pipeline of projects, this company offers long-term stability, technical development and genuine progression opportunities. This would suit an ambitious Electrical Design Engineer looking to be recognised as a technical expert within a highly regarded renewable energy business.\n\nAs a Lead Solar Design Engineer, your responsibilities will include:\n\n Design LV, MV and HV renewable energy systems\n\n Support tendering activities and technical project delivery\n\n Lead and review electrical designs across Solar PV and BESS projects\n\n Oversee both internal and external design teams\n\n Office based role in Colchester\n\nThe successful Lead Solar Design Engineer should have:\n\n Degree or HNC in Electrical Engineering\n\n 18th Edition qualification\n\n Experience in the electrical design of BESS and Solar PV systems\n\n* Strong technical understanding of renewable energy systems\n\nPlease apply to Harley Reynolds at Accelerated People Management.\n\nKeywords:Renewable Energy, Solar PV, BESS, Battery Storage, Electrical Design Engineer, Lead Design Engineer, Solar Design Engineer, HV, MV, LV, Electrical Engineer, Power Systems, Design Manager, Design Director, Renewable Engineer, Solar, Photovoltaic, Energy Storage, Commercial Solar, Electrical Design, Tendering, Technical Engineer, Renewable Projects Colchester, Essex, Chelmsford, Ipswich, Braintree.\n\nThis vacancy is being advertised by Accelerated People Management Ltd. The services of Accelerated People Management Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.\n\nAccelerated People Management Ltd can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.\n\nWe will endeavour to respond to all applicants however due to the sheer volume of response, we can only guarantee that candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted

Health & Safety Manager\n\nColchester\n\n£400/day\n\nAn established social housing contractor is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to oversee health and safety compliance and performance across planned maintenance and void property programmes in the Colchester area.\n\nThis position will play a key role in supporting operational delivery, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and company procedures, and promoting a positive health & safety culture across multiple workstreams within a live social housing environment.\n\nThe Role:\n\nLead and manage health & safety across planned maintenance and void programmes within social housing properties\nConduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to ensure full compliance with current H&S legislation and company procedures\nProvide expert advice and guidance to operational teams, subcontractors, and management on safe systems of work, RAMS, and best practice\nInvestigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, producing reports and implementing corrective actions where required\nWork closely with clients and internal stakeholders to maintain high standards of health & safety performance across all sites\nSupport the delivery of toolbox talks, training sessions, and behavioural safety initiatives\nMonitor trends, identify areas for improvement, and help drive a positive safety culture throughout the businessExperience Required:\n\nProven experience in a Health & Safety role within social housing, planned maintenance, repairs, or void works\nNEBOSH Construction or General Certificate essential (Diploma desirable)\nStrong working knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations and their practical application\nExperience conducting audits, inspections, and incident investigations\nExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels\nAble to work independently while supporting multiple operational teams across live environments\nFull UK driving licence requiredThis is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a strong pipeline of work and a genuine commitment to health & safety improvement. Salary is dependent on experience, with additional benefits included.\n\nTo discuss this opportunity in further detail, please get in touch with Jack Burgess at Build Recruitment

Accelerate your career with this Service Manager Opportunity!\n\n Are you an experienced Technician/ Workshop foreman ready to take your career to the next level or a Service Manager looking for a change of industry in Service Manager ready to take the reins of a busy, high-performing service department? \n\n About the Role:\n \n Reporting directly to the Branch Manager, you’ll be responsible for the smooth running of the Service department, managing staff, maintaining customer relationships, and driving departmental profitability. You’ll ensure technicians are motivated and supported to deliver top-quality repairs, while maintaining clear communication between management, customers, and your team.\n\n What We’re Looking For:\n\nStrong knowledge of the agricultural engineering sector. \n\nProven management or supervisory experience in a busy service environment\n\nAbility to mentor, direct, and motivate a team of technicians\n\nFamiliarity with profit/loss, KPI targets, and manufacturer warranty systems\n\nExcellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a customer-focused approach\n\nHighly organised, able to multitask efficiently, and proactive in problem-solving\n\nConfident in handling staff matters in line with company procedures\n\nCapable of managing customer expectations and working independently when needed\n\nThe Package:\n\nCompetitive Salary with Profit-related bonus & Company vehicle\n32 days holiday (including bank holidays)\nPension, life assurance, staff discounts, company sick pay scheme & flu jabs.\n\nAdditional Information:\n\nMonday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:30pm (42 hours, 1-hour unpaid lunch)\n\nAdditional hours may be required during peak times, including alternate SaturdaysThis is a rare chance to join a top-performing branch, lead a skilled team, and make a real difference in a busy service environment. If you’re ready to take on this challenge and drive excellence, we want to hear from you

Office Manager\n\nLeading Manufacturing Company\n 📍 Colchester, Essex (Hythe Area)\n 💰 £40,000 per annum | Full-time | Permanent\n\nWorking Hours\n\nMonday - Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm\nFriday: 8:00am - 1:00pm\n\nAbout the Company\n\nOur client is a well-established manufacturing business with approximately 25 employees, supplying specialist products across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an organised and proactive Office Manager to support the smooth running of the business.\n\nThe Role\n\nThis is a varied, hands-on role overseeing office operations, purchasing, ERP/MRP system administration, and general business support. The successful candidate will work closely with multiple departments to help maintain efficient day-to-day operations.\n\nInitially, there will be no direct reports, although there is potential for 1-2 existing staff members to move under the role in the future.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nRaise and manage purchase orders and supplier communications\nMaintain accurate records within the ERP/MRP system\nSupport stock, purchasing, and operational administration\nCoordinate office systems, IT support, and equipment\nSupport finance administration, payroll coordination, and reporting\nMaintain office records, compliance documentation, and health & safety administration\nAssist with onboarding/offboarding and general office management duties\n\nSkills & Experience\n\nEssential\n\nPrevious experience in an Office Manager, Operations, or Administration role\nExperience using ERP/MRP systems is essential\nStrong organisational and communication skills\nGood Microsoft Office knowledge\nAbility to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail\nPractical, proactive, and hands-on approach\n\nDesirable\n\nExperience within manufacturing, engineering, or production environments\nUnderstanding of purchasing, invoices, and finance administration\nExperience coordinating IT providers or office systems\n\nSalary & Benefits\n\n£40,000 salary\n32 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays\nChristmas shutdown taken from holiday allowance\nEarly finish every Friday\nOn-site parking\nAccess to salary sacrifice car scheme📍 Location: Colchester, Essex\n 🏢 Work Location: Fully office-based

NXTGEN is excited to be partnering exclusively with a highly respected and growing business in Colchester to recruit a Senior Accountant into a role that offers something genuinely different to the traditional practice market. This opportunity combines the variety and client exposure of practice with the commercial depth and hands-on business involvement more commonly associated with industry.\n\nThe work is far more in-depth than a standard practice role, giving you the chance to broaden your exposure, strengthen your commercial understanding, and develop skills that could support a future move into industry leadership or even running your own practice.\n\nThe business has built a genuine family-feel culture, led by a Director who truly puts people first and believes your life outside of work is just as important as your career. Joining initially as a Senior Accountant, you'll work closely with the Director and become an integral part of the business, with a clear progression pathway into a "right hand person" and Practice Manager-style role as the company continues to grow. This is a fantastic long-term opportunity for someone ambitious who is looking for real progression and impact.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nManaging a varied portfolio of clients across a range of sectors\nPreparing and reviewing management accounts and year-end accounts\nActing as a trusted advisor to clients, supporting them with commercial and strategic decisions\nWorking closely with clients to improve financial processes, reporting, and efficiencies\nSupporting with forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis\nBuilding strong relationships with business owners and key stakeholders\nSupporting and mentoring junior team members where required\nWorking closely with the Director on operational and business growth initiatives\nGradually taking on increased responsibility as the role evolves into a senior leadership position \n\nWhat we're looking for:\n\nACA / ACCA qualified or QBE with strong practice experience\nStrong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to communicate confidently with clients\nEnjoys getting to know clients and delivering a high-quality service\nCommercially minded with an interest in how businesses operate beyond the numbers\nProactive individual who enjoys variety and takes ownership of their work\nExperience preparing management accounts and working directly with clients\nAmbitious and motivated by long-term progression opportunities\nStrong systems knowledge including Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, and Excel \n\nIf you're looking for a role that offers something different to the traditional practice route, while providing genuine progression, commercial exposure, and the opportunity to work within a supportive, people-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Annie today

We are seeking a highly motivated Purchasing Manager for our client based in Colchester. \nYou will be responsible for working with suppliers to drive a positive outcome to consistently improve their EBITDA. This includes procurement of products at competitive rates, ensuring consistent supply of components, Maintaining and building strong working relationships with existing and new suppliers and negotiating competitive terms.\nThe purchasing manager will drive consistency and efficiency in purchasing processes and systems, whilst collaborating with operations and engineering to support production planning and efficient stock control\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nOwn and manage the end to end procurement process, maintaining procurement policy and standards\nRaise and manage all purchase orders, ensuring orders are placed accurately, on time, and in line with demand\nManage supplier selection, onboarding and approval, ensuring SLA's are in place with top suppliers\nManage supplier performance, conducting annual reviews and resolving supplier issues by tracking performance against SLA standards.\nManage and monitor cost prices, identifying opportunities for cost saving to increase GP, and mitigating price increases\nTake responsibility for purchasing and other relevant budgets\nManagement of IT systems, including maintaining accurate lead times, cost prices and other relevant data within the ERP system\nSource and purchase and capital equipment requirements and services\nManage the end to end Far East procurement process for offshored suppliers including import paperwork based on projected stock usage and any forward orders\nOnsite supplier visits to both UK-based and overseas suppliers\nAttend trade showsRequirements\n\nProven experience in a Purchasing Manager or senior procurement role within a fast-moving or growing business. An industrial, assembly or automotive background is ideal\nDemonstrated ability to manage purchasing administration while delivering strategic improvements.\nA self-starter with the drive and initiative to lead the function independently.\nTrack record of delivering savings, improving supplier performance, and implementing effective procurement strategies.\nStrong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation and analytical skills.\nHands-on, adaptable, and proactive approach—equally comfortable with strategy and day-to-day tasks.\nExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills.\nFamiliarity with ERP systems and procurement software.\nProfessional qualifications (e.g., CIPS) desirable but not essentialBenefits\n\nSalary- £50,000- £60,000\nProfile related Bonus\nHours: 7.30am - 4.30pm, 30mins for lunch.IND25

Clinical Deputy Manager (RGN)\n\nFull-Time | 40 Hours Per Week\n\nPay: £23.50 - £24.45p/h\n\nLocation: CO10\n\nAre you an experienced Registered Nurse looking to take the next step in your leadership career? We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Deputy Manager to join an award-winning care provider committed to delivering outstanding care to older adults.\n\nAbout the Role\n\nThis is a varied and rewarding position combining hands-on clinical nursing with leadership and management responsibilities. Working closely with an experienced Registered Manager, you will help drive high standards of care, support clinical governance, and contribute to the ongoing development of the service.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n Split your time between practical nursing duties and office-based management tasks.\n\n Lead by example, role modelling exceptional clinical care and professional standards.\n\n Support and develop best practice across the clinical team.\n\n Assist with the implementation and management of electronic care planning systems, compliance platforms, and eMAR.\n\n Support quality assurance, resident wellbeing, and regulatory compliance.\n\n Participate in the on-call rota as required.\n\nWhat We Offer\n\n NMC registration fee paid.\n\n Competitive salary and contracted hours for job security.\n\n Comprehensive induction, training, and career development opportunities.\n\n Company pension scheme.\n\n Free DBS check (subject to terms and conditions).\n\n Free meals while on duty.\n\n Blue Light Card eligibility with retail and leisure discounts.\n\n Employee Assistance Programme.\n\n Employee recognition and reward schemes.\n\n Long service awards.\n\n Annual staff awards and celebration events.\n\n Free uniform and Wi-Fi.\n\nAbout the Organisation\n\nOur client is a highly regarded care provider with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional residential, nursing, and palliative care services. Recognised nationally for excellence in care, leadership, and employee engagement, they are committed to creating a supportive environment for both residents and staff.\n\nAbout the Home\n\nThis premium nursing home provides high-quality residential and nursing care within a beautifully maintained historic setting. The service is dedicated to delivering person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence, and quality of life for every resident.\n\nAbout You\n\nTo be successful in this role, you will have:\n\n Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse (RGN).\n\n Previous leadership experience as a Deputy Manager, Clinical Lead, Senior Nurse, or similar role within a care home\n\n Strong clinical knowledge and nursing skills.\n\n Experience supporting older people and those with complex care needs.\n\n Excellent communication and leadership abilities.\n\n A compassionate, patient-centred approach and a genuine passion for delivering outstanding care.\n\n * A high standard of written and spoken English.\n\nIf you are looking for an opportunity to progress your nursing leadership career within a respected and supportive organisation, we'd love to hear from you

Express Recruitment are proud to be working in partnership with a well-established precision engineering specialist who supply specialist/one-off components to market leaders across the Aerospace and Defence sectors. Following a recent acquisition and a rapidly growing demand for their bespoke services, our client is seeking a highly experience Production Manager. The successful candidate will possess natural leadership qualities of a high-performing production workforce (20+ members), coupled with proven firsthand experience in a busy machine shop, with capabilities for working with a wide range of CNC machines, such as Mazak, HAAS and Doosan machines. In return, you will receive a generous salary of up to £75,000 depending on experience and skillset. Other benefits include 5% matched pension, access to online discount scheme, up to x8 life assurance policy, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and discretionary annual bonus scheme (based on company and personal performance). Skills & Experience • Apprentice trained or City & Guilds qualified in Mechanical and/or Manufacturing Engineering, • Proven previous firsthand experience in multi-axis CNC machining (4-7 axis), including milling, turning, and lathe work, • Demonstrable leadership experience of a high performing production workforce, ideally numbers of 20+, • Previous experience within precision manufacturing for Aerospace and Defence sectors, with solid understanding of compliance standards such as AS9100, • Ability to manage underperformance, quality issues, and disciplinaries in a professional and strategic manner, • Ability to make key decisions in a calm and calculated manner, • Capable of adapting quickly to operational and technical changes as the business continues to grow, • IT literate, including ERP/MRP systems and Excel for KPI reporting, labour productivity tracking, and raw material control, • Well versed a variety of continuous improvement and LEAN techniques to help drive a ‘Right First Time’ culture and zero-compromise quality culture Roles & Responsibilities • Manage day to day production activities across a busy CNC machine workshop, overseeing daily production output, quality, and efficient delivery, • Collaborating with Technical Manager to refine and implement technical strategy and processes throughout the department, whilst being on hand to resolve technical issues efficiently and in line with company standards, • Drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the department to enhance efficiency & cost savings, reduce wastage and improve overall quality of product output, • Lead daily stand-up meetings to set clear KPI objectives for the team and monitor individual and team performance, whilst highlighting key trends, • Oversee R&D projects focused on NPI and NPD, ensuring the team have sufficient resources and support available, • Monitor production staff rota and labour effectiveness levels, including taking ownership of decisions regarding overtime spend to ensure timely delivery of projects, • Identify production bottlenecks and implement structured corrective actions, • Work closely with the Quality Manager to ensure compliance and quality standards are maintained such as ISO:9001 and AS9100, • Support wider quality team with internal and external audits, • Conduct structured performance reviews on a 1-to-1 basis, ensuring clear goals and expectations are met, giving high praise were necessary and addressing underperformance concerns when required, • Maintain technical credibility with experienced CNC Machinists About Express Recruitment Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates. We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations. Find all of our current vacancies on https://bit.ly/3IaEnI7 Not quite found the right role for you yet? Let us do the scrolling for you! Your search for a new role has never been so easy, just fill in our contact form on https://bit.ly/3NHa9NR or give us a call on 0115 924 0010 and we will do the rest for you. Job Location Coggeshall, Essex Salary c£65,000 to £75,000 per annum D.O.E Job Type and Hours Full Time, Permanent How to Apply Interested candidates can send their resumes to jobs@express-recruitment.co.uk mentioning the Job Title in the subject line. Unfortunately, we are unable to contact all candidates due to the large volume of applications we receive. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future. This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.

This role would suit an experienced office manager or administrator with experience working within manufacturing. Experienced Office Manager or administrator (or similar)· Experience within manufacturing· Experience using MRP/ERP systems· Experience liaising with suppliers· Microsoft Office.

Office Manager (Manufacturing / MRP Systems) £38,000 - £42,000 + Early Friday Finish + Training + Long-Term Stability + 24 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Colchester Are you an Office Manager or Administrator with experience using MRP systems, purchasing coordination, or business operations support, looking for a varied and autonomous role within a growing engineering manufacturer where you can become a key part of the business? This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading manufacturer in a stable, long-term position where you will play a central role supporting office operations, purchasing, supplier coordination, IT administration, and MRP system management across the business. This growing manufacturing company are leaders within dust and fume extraction technology, supplying specialist systems across the UK and Europe. Known for their high-quality products and strong reputation within industry, they offer a supportive environment, long-term security, and opportunities to grow alongside the business. In this role, you will oversee the smooth running of the office, supporting purchasing, supplier management, ERP/MRP system administration, finance coordination, and office IT processes. You will become the internal go-to person for the company's CIM50 system while helping improve operational efficiency across multiple departments. This role would suit someone highly organised, proactive, and confident w...

Office Manager (Administration) Colchester Circa £40,000 + 24 Days Holiday + 8 Days Bank Holiday Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 17:00, Friday 08:00 to 13:00 Office Manager required for a well-established manufacturing company who are market leaders in the UK. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to play an integral role in a leading and growing company. This role would suit an experienced office manager or administrator with experience working within manufacturing. You will need experience working with business systems such as MRP and ERP. The successful Office Manager will be responsible for the day to day management of the office and will carry out administrative duties related to purchasing, financial coordination, IT support etc. The Office Manager Role: · Raising purchase orders with suppliers, including tracking orders, maintaining purchase orders, supporting cost control etc. · Ensure MRP/ERP is maintained with accurate data · Liaise with accounts and external finance providers where required · Maintain accurate financial records for audits, reviews and compliance · Coordination of IT equipment such as phones, printers etc. · Support onboarding and offboarding of staff The Office Manager Candidate: · Experienced Office Manager or adminis...

Environmental Advisor - £45,000-£50,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance / Company Car + Package - Thames Water Region - Infrastructure / Water – ID:11628 Do you want a role where you can influence environmental performance, support operational teams, and help deliver major infrastructure projects? Principal People are working with a leading infrastructure contractor to recruit a Health and Safety Advisor to support projects across the Thames Water framework. This is a hybrid role with regular travel across the region, working closely with operational and project teams on a range of live infrastructure and environmental projects. This position will support the Framework HS&E Manager in delivering environmental excellence across the framework. You will play a key role in implementing environmental strategy, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and management systems, and driving continuous improvement across project delivery. The role is relationship-led and requires someone who is visible on site, confident engaging with teams, and able to influence behaviours while promoting a positive environmental culture across the business. Joining a well-established contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work gives you the opportunity to develop your career within one of the UK’s leading infrastructure and water sector businesses. What’s in it for you? Salary up to £50,000 Company Car / ...

Join Colchester Institute - Where Your Career Makes a Difference At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. As one of the leading providers of education and training in the region, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking working environment. We are seeking a Infrastructure Automation Engineer to join our team. In this role you will develop, implement and maintain automation solutions across the College's IT infrastructure, helping to reduce manual processes, improve service reliability and support compliance requirements. You will work closely with the IT Operations Manager and infrastructure teams to identify opportunities for automation and deliver scripts, tools and workflows that enhance operational efficiency. You will also provide 3rd line technical expertise, supporting the effective management and continuous improvement of the College's IT systems and infrastructure. Job title: Infrastructure Automation Engineer Full time, Permanent. Colchester Campus About the role: • In this role, you will act as a 3rd line escalation point for complex incidents, problems and service requests, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to teaching and business operations., • You will design, develop and maintain a...

Lead Solar Design Engineer Colchester £65,000 - £75,000 + Individual Performance Bonus + Company Performance Bonus + Progression to Design Manager / Design Director + Training Are you an experienced Solar Design Engineer looking to take the next step in your career with a well established and forward thinking renewable energy company? This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong Electrical Design Engineer to join an experienced design function where you will play a key role in delivering large-scale renewable projects whilst progressing towards Design Manager or even Design Director in the future. Earn well whilst developing your career in one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK. Our client is an established renewable energy company specialising in the development, design, construction and operation of commercial and utility scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage systems across the UK. With a strong reputation in the market and a growing pipeline of projects, this company offers long-term stability, technical development and genuine progression opportunities. This would suit an ambitious Electrical Design Engineer looking to be recognised as a technical expert within a highly regarded renewable energy business. As a Lead Solar Design Engineer, your responsibilities will include: • Design LV, MV and HV renewable energy sy...

Salary: GBP19,475 per annum rising to GBP20,796 per annumBasis: Part timePackage: 24 hours per week, Flexitime scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), Holiday allowance of 25 days (pro rata) plus public holidays on joining.Contractual Hours: 24Region: CentralJob Category: HR / Payroll 24 hours per week flexible working pattern, to be agreed. We are looking for an experienced Payroll Officer to join our team. You will play a key role in delivering comprehensive payroll administration across the organisation, ensuring all salary-related matters are investigated and resolved to support an accurate and timely monthly pay run. About the role The Payroll Officer provides key support to the Payroll Section, undertaking a range of activities including complex pay calculations, processing routine pay claims and queries, and supporting wider administrative tasks as required. The role involves working with large volumes of data across a variety of systems, so confidence in using software packages and a high level of attention to detail are essential to ensure accuracy within spreadsheets and information systems. Due to the manual nature of some processes, the post holder will need to be confident in checking their own and others work to maintain accuracy and minimise errors, while ensuring compliance with relevant Government legislation. Key Responsibilities: • Review and verify payroll transactions, including expenses, overtime, additional hours, acting up and absence, ensuring accurate payments and deductions in line with Service policy and legislation., • Maintain up to date knowledge of Local Government and Fire pension schemes including employee administration record keeping, abatement calculations, reconciling monthly pension extracts, uploading files to administrators, verifying pensioner payroll, and ensuring compliance with Auto Enrolment and statutory deadlines., • Extract temporary data from Self Service and rostering systems and import into core payroll; reconciling the monthly payroll and ensuring any errors/out of balance records are investigated and corrected prior to Payroll Manager review., • Liaise closely with Finance to ensure that monthly reconciliations and costings of the third-party payments are undertaken and manual recoding is actioned to ensure budgets are charged correctly., • Undertake complex calculations and collate information in respect of payroll matters in order to provide responses to pension administrators, Freedom of Information requests, internal and external audits, costings and other related issues., • Advise on and review working methods and controls relating to all payroll practices in conjunction with the Payroll Manager in order to identify effective and auditable methods of achieving the required output., • Interpret and advise on statutory changes. National Joint Council (NJC), Local Government Association, Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) and His Majestys Revenue and Customs (HMRC) guidance including mileage rates and legislation to ensure it is applied correctly to payroll matters., • Process and verify employee changes in iTrent (starters, leavers, transfers, promotions), ensuring accurate and controlled payments., • Liaise with Human Resources colleagues to ensure the correct rate of pay is remunerated for sick, maternity and other leave at relevant intervals in line with Service policy to ensure that occupational and statutory payments are processed appropriately., • Manage payroll queries via the inbox, resolving issues promptly and in line with procedures and legislation., • Apply the Schemes of Conditions of Service relating to Grey Book, Green Book and Gold Book, maintaining records in line with the Data Protection legislation, to ensure efficient and effective payroll administration is provided. About you You will have a strong eye for detail, be confident handling sensitive and confidential information, and able to maintain accuracy under pressure. With experience of payroll processes and complex data, you will bring excellent organisational and communication skills to support a high-quality and compliant payroll service. You will have: • English and Maths (GCSE grade 4 or above or equivalent experience)., • In depth experience of using computer systems and a variety of software packages including use of a computerised Payroll/Time and Attendance systems., • In depth experience of using Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel., • In depth knowledge of complex numerical calculations., • In depth experience working in a payroll environment (or similar) with knowledge of PAYE, Tax, National Insurance (NI), Real Time Information (RTI), Statutory payments (SSP, SMP etc)., • In depth experience of interpreting DWP and HRMC regulations and providing advice to employees and managers., • Able to exercise strict confidentiality in handling information of a confidential or sensitive nature in line with data protection legislation., • Good verbal and written communication skills and excellent telephone manner., • Ability to work effectively to deadlines in a logical and methodical approach and to manage a number of tasks simultaneously. For more details about the key responsibilities and essential criteria required for the role, please see the attached job description and person specification. Next steps If this role is of interest, please visit our website for further information and to make a formal application. We ask that you include your full career history and reference your skills and experience in line with the job description and person specification within your application and supporting statement. Closing date: Thursday 28 May 2026 The selection process will take place on Thursday 4 June 2026 This is a public-facing role, and it is essential to have the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2023. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are spent under the provision of the Act. The appointment will be made subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance at the level required for the role. Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Services recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safer recruitment, and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we encourage applications from those who have served, are serving, or are part of a military family. Your skills and experience are valued here.

About the job Job summary Digital Delivery Senior Automation Tester The IPO is a modern organisation which depends on its IT services to operate and innovate effectively. In order to provide up to date services to our customers both nationally and internationally systems need to be developed, improved and maintained. You will have the opportunity to work on the latest cutting-edge cloud technologies, use modern delivery processes and work on innovative projects some including the use of AI and ML. Working alongside experts in their fields you will have the opportunity to make valuable contributions without compromising on quality. You will need the appetite to learn new technologies and methodologies for delivering high quality IT services. In this role you will work within a multi-disciplined squad using several technologies to build enterprise grade services. You will be expected to be proactive and take accountability for the squad assigned deliveries. The role will also require the investigation, diagnosis and fix of any system issues. A Senior Test Engineer is expected to contribute to the technical strategy for the department. As a multi-skilled individual, you will have the opportunities to develop and mature skills in a core role but extend this to skills typically aligned to other role types. You will have a high level of input in defining which additional skills you can develop. We are recruiting for multiple roles of which one role is slightly biased towards application testing post infrastructure changes. Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at leas t 20% of t heir time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office . The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. The IPO holds a visa sponsor licence however; this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Candidates will therefore need to have an existing right to work in the UK at the time of application. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to: • Responsible for writing, executing and maintaining functional/non-functional automated UI and API tests/suites aligned against acceptance criteria to support our continuous deployment environment, • Be responsible for the design, coding, testing, maintenance, and documentation for robust, scalable and reusable solutions that deliver exceptional user experience using DevOps best practice, • Proactively investigate problems and opportunities in existing processes, evaluating and communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders, • Work closely with software developers to reach a common understanding of the code base and test coverage at unit level, • Work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver highly user focused and successful digital services ensuring governance standards are adhered to., • Identify and manage defects, incidents, risks and issues in line with IPO standards, • Build automated test solutions from scratch in line with IPO Test Strategy and IPO Engineering Principles, • Contribute to the design, coding, testing and documentation of small scale to large, complex or mission critical programs, • Implement toolkits and APIs for purposes such as integration, performance optimisation, security and scalability Person specification Essential Criteria Essential Experience • Experience in delivering technical solutions, • Experience with modern delivery models such as Scrum and Agile, • Understanding of DevOps principles, • Experience of working with cloud technologies such as Azure Essential Technical • Experience of Playwright How to Apply Click the 'Apply now' button and complete the application form by providing the following: Your CV • Upload an anonymised copy of your current CV. Please remove all identifying markers such as name, title, education institution etc., • Make sure it clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification. If you require job-specific information, please contact Dominic Read E-mail: Telephone: Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Developing Self and Others, • Working Together, • Delivering at Pace Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: • Technical Skills will be assessed at interview Benefits Alongside your salary of 47,766, Intellectual Property Office contributes 13,837 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. • Unlimited Pluralsight video learning access, • Access to Microsoft's ESI training suite, • Hybrid working with no core hours, • Substantial support for career progression, • 25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments, • You will also get 8 days public leave and 1 day privilege leave For more information about what's on offer at the Intellectual Property Office please review our IPO benefit pack attached to the bottom of this advert. Please note that benefits may be subject to change. Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. Additional details on security and vetting Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check and if successful you must also hold, or be willing to obtain, a higher Security Clearance . For meaningful checks to be carried out individuals will need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time, depending on the level of clearance, to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance. For this role the successful individual will need to have consistently lived in the UK for a minimum 5 years in order to meet the relevant security clearance. Further information on the vetting process can be found at National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK If you have questions regarding this or are unsure if you meet the eligibility criteria, please contact Stage 1 - Sift An initial sift of applications will be carried out to create a shortlist. This will be based on the evidence provided for the following Success Profile elements: Experience Your CV will be used to assess your suitability for the role Stage 2 - Interviews If invited to interview Behaviours and Technical based questioning will be used. Please note candidates that proceed to the interview stage will be required to deliver a presentation against the Technical Success Profile. Further details will be provided in the invite to interview information. Interviews for this role will be carried out virtually via Microsoft Teams (video). Specific information regarding the Success Profile elements that will be assessed at interview will be contained within the interview invitation. This recruitment campaign will keep a reserve list for 12 months. If you meet the requirements for this role but aren't offered after passing the interview, you'll be placed on the reserve list. If a suitable position opens up during this time, we will reach out to individuals in merit order. Applicants to note: CVs sent direct to the IPO will not be accepted. There may be important information contained within the job role profile candidates may also wish to refer to. We recommend candidates download and save a copy of the role profile for reference. This post is being advertised to Internal , across Government and external candidates at the same time. Incomplete and/or late submissions will not be accepted or considered. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. We do not routinely reimburse travel expenses for candidates, however if participating in the selection process would cause you undue financial hardship or if it restricts your ability to participate, please contact the recruitment team for more information. In line with Government guidance, successfully appointed candidates will need to provide documents for our Right to Work checks. Information on this will be sent within the invite to interview text. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, then please let the recruitment team know via; In the event of a high volume of applications, the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) reserves the right to raise the minimum qualifying score at sift to manage volumes and ensure a proportionate and fair assessment process. Please be aware that only one application per candidate is permitted for each recruitment campaign. Multiple applications, including those made using different accounts, may result in your application being withdrawn or rejected at any stage of the process. For more information on the IPO's terms and conditions, please review the attached IPO Modernised Terms and Conditions document attached at the bottom of this advert. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: • UK nationals, • nationals of the Republic of Ireland, • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK, • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window), • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS), • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020, • Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) .

About the job Job summary Dynamics Developer The IPO is a modern organisation which depends on its IT services to operate and innovate effectively. To provide up to date services to our customers systems need to be developed, improved, and maintained. This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring the core applications are reviewed and continually improved. You will need the appetite to learn new technologies and methodologies for delivering high quality IT services. In this role you will work within a multi-disciplined squad using several technologies to build enterprise grade services. You will be expected to be proactive and take accountability for the squad assigned deliveries. The role will also require the investigation, diagnosis and fix of any system issues. Opportunities to contribute to the technical strategy are also available. As a multi-skilled individual specialising in MS Dynamics and Power Apps, you will have the opportunities to develop and mature skills in a core role but extend this to skills typically aligned to other role types. You will have a high level of input in defining which additional skills you can develop. Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office . The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. The IPO holds a visa sponsor licence however; this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Candidates will therefore need to have an existing right to work in the UK at the time of application. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to: Technical • Be responsible for the design, coding, configuration, testing and documentation of large, complex or mission critical applications in a cloud first environment using Dynamics and Power Platform in MS Azure, • Configure and customise both model model-driven and canvas apps, • Develop Power Automate Flows via connectors to the Dataverse and other data sources, • Develop Power platform integrations with other Azure components such as Logic Apps, Azure Service Bus, Azure Functions and SharePoint, • Work closely with test engineers to reach a common understanding of acceptance criteria, the code base and test coverage, • Proactively investigate problems and opportunities in existing processes, evaluating and communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders, • Identify defects, incidents, risks and issues in line with IPO standards, • Work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver highly user focused and successful digital services ensuring governance standards are adhered to, • Assist in implementing toolkits and APIs for purposes such as integration, performance optimisation, security and scalability Behavioural • Work collaboratively with IT and stakeholders, share knowledge and expertise with your wider team, aspire to be a role model within the organisation, champion our culture of learning, development, cross-company collaboration and teamwork, • Keeping an open mind and exploring innovative ways to solve problems, working in a fail-fast fashion to provide required functionality, • Promote and display the IPO and Civil Service Values, • Share knowledge and expertise with your wider team, aspire to be a role model within the organisation, champion our culture of learning, development, cross-company collaboration and teamwork, • Drive your own training and self-development, keeping skills up to date and learning new skills, • Embrace a continuous improvement ethos Personal and Team Development • Share knowledge and expertise with your wider team, aspire to be a role model within the organisation, champion our culture of learning, development, cross-company collaboration and teamwork, • Drive your own training and self-development, keeping skills up to date and learning new skills Person specification Essential Criteria Essential Experience • Experience in delivering technical solutions, • Experience with modern delivery models such as Scrum and Agile, • Understanding of DevOps principles, • Experience of working with cloud technologies such as Azure Essential Technical • Experience of MS Dynamics CRM and/or Power Platform How to Apply Click the 'Apply now' button and complete the application form by providing the following: Your CV • Upload an anonymised copy of your current CV. Please remove all identifying markers such as name, title, education institution etc., • Make sure it clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification. For further information on the sift and interview stages of this recruitment campaign, please head to our 'Things you need to know' section below. Please visit our Civil Service Careers page - IPO - Recruitment Support , Civil Service Careers (civil-service-careers.gov.uk) If you require job-specific information, please contact Dominic Read E-mail: Telephone: Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Developing Self and Others, • Delivering at Pace, • Working Together Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: • At interview you will be assessed on technical criteria Benefits Alongside your salary of 36,736, Intellectual Property Office contributes 10,642 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. • Unlimited Pluralsight video learning access, • ccess to Microsoft's ESI training suite, • Hybrid working with no core hours, • Substantial support for career progression, • 25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments, • You will also get 8 days public leave and 1 day privilege leave For more information about what's on offer at the Intellectual Property Office please review our IPO benefit pack attached to the bottom of this advert. Please note that benefits may be subject to change. Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. Additional details on security and vetting Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check and if successful you must also hold, or be willing to obtain, a higher Security Clearance . For meaningful checks to be carried out individuals will need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time, depending on the level of clearance, to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance. For this role the successful individual will need to have consistently lived in the UK for a minimum 5 years in order to meet the relevant security clearance. Further information on the vetting process can be found at National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK If you have questions regarding this or are unsure if you meet the eligibility criteria, please contact The assessment process will comprise of the following: Stage 1 - Sift An initial sift of applications will be carried out to create a shortlist. This will be based on the evidence provided for the following Success Profile elements: Experience Your CV will be used to assess your suitability for the role Stage 2 - Interviews If invited to interview a Behaviours and Technical based questioning will be used. Please note candidates that proceed to the interview stage will be required to deliver a presentation against the Technical Success Profile. Further details will be provided in the invite to interview information. Specific information regarding the Success Profile elements that will be assessed at interview will be contained within the interview invitation. Interviews for this role will be carried out virtually via Microsoft Teams (video). This recruitment campaign will keep a reserve list for 12 months. If you meet the requirements for this role but aren't offered after passing the interview, you'll be placed on the reserve list. If a suitable position opens up during this time, we will reach out to individuals in merit order. Applicants to note: CVs sent direct to the IPO will not be accepted. There may be important information contained within the job role profile candidates may also wish to refer to. We recommend candidates download and save a copy of the role profile for reference. This post is being advertised to Internal , across Government and external candidates at the same time. Incomplete and/or late submissions will not be accepted or considered. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. We do not routinely reimburse travel expenses for candidates, however if participating in the selection process would cause you undue financial hardship or if it restricts your ability to participate, please contact the recruitment team for more information. In line with Government guidance, successfully appointed candidates will need to provide documents for our Right to Work checks. Information on this will be sent within the invite to interview text. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, then please let the recruitment team know via; In the event of a high volume of applications, the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) reserves the right to raise the minimum qualifying score at sift to manage volumes and ensure a proportionate and fair assessment process. Please be aware that only one application per candidate is permitted for each recruitment campaign. Multiple applications, including those made using different accounts, may result in your application being withdrawn or rejected at any stage of the process. For more information on the IPO's terms and conditions, please review the attached IPO Modernised Terms and Conditions document attached at the bottom of this advert. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: • UK nationals, • nationals of the Republic of Ireland, • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK, • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window), • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS), • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020, • Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) .

About the job Job summary Senior Dynamics Developer The IPO is a modern organisation which depends on its IT services to operate and innovate effectively. To provide up to date services to our customers systems need to be developed, improved, and maintained. This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring the core applications are reviewed and continually improved. You will need the appetite to learn new technologies and methodologies for delivering high quality IT services. In this role you will work within a multi-disciplined squad using several technologies to build enterprise grade services. You will be expected to be proactive and take accountability for the squad assigned deliveries. The role will also require the investigation, diagnosis and fix of any system issues. A Senior Developer is expected to contribute to the technical strategy for the department. As a multi-skilled individual specialising in MS Dynamics and Power Apps, you will have the opportunities to develop and mature skills in a core role but extend this to skills typically aligned to other role types. You will have a high level of input in defining which additional skills you can develop. This is a rolling recruitment exercise. Applications will be assessed at regular intervals against the published criteria. Selection decisions will be made on merit, following fair and open competition, in line with the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles. We may appoint candidates as assessment stages are completed and may close the advert early or create a reserve list where sufficient candidates are identified. Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office . The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to: Technical • Be responsible for the design, coding, configuration, testing and documentation of large, complex or mission critical applications in a cloud first environment using Dynamics and Power Apps in MS Azure, • Configure and customise both model model-driven and canvas apps, • Develop Power Automate Flows via connectors to the Dataverse and other data sources, • Develop PowerApps integrations with other Azure components such as Logic Apps, Azure Service Bus and Azure Functions, • Work closely with test engineers to reach a common understanding of acceptance criteria, the code base and test coverage, • Work collaboratively with IT and stakeholders, share knowledge and expertise with your wider team, aspire to be a role model within the organisation, champion our culture of learning, development, cross-company collaboration and teamwork, • Proactively investigate problems and opportunities in existing processes, evaluating and communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders, • Identify and manage defects, incidents, risks and issues in line with IPO standards, • Work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver highly user focused and successful digital services ensuring governance standards are adhered to, • Assist in implementing toolkits and APIs for purposes such as integration, performance optimisation, security and scalability, • Keeping an open mind and exploring innovative ways to solve problems, working in a fail-fast fashion to provide required functionality, • Embrace a continuous improvement ethos, • Responsible for ensuring that the team test and build activities follow agreed governance and processes, • Proactively apply HMG IA technical security controls according to ISO 27001 & the Security Policy Framework (SPF) Behavioural • Understanding yourself to be a leader (and the impact of your behaviour on others in a project team focused on results), • Engaging Stakeholders (for mutually beneficial collaborative relationships outside of the team), • Share knowledge and expertise with your wider team, aspire to be a role model within the organisation, champion our culture of learning, development, cross-company collaboration and teamwork, • Work across several multi-disciplinary teams to deliver highly focused and successful digital services, • Provide project / delivery management support when required, • Effective management and delegation of tasks within the team, • Applies "progress over perfection" principle, • Takes full responsibility for decisions and delivers, • Inner composure, recovers quickly from setbacks and learns from the experience, • Highly driven & inspires others to move things along and make things happen Personal and Team Development • Drive your own training and self-development, keeping skills up to date and learning new skills, • Promote and display the IPO and Civil Service Values, • Guides more junior members in their personal development, • Coaches and mentors' colleagues, • Continuously improves technical knowledge and stays abreast of latest trends, • Shares knowledge of tools and techniques with your wider team and the business stakeholders Person specification Essential Experience • Has been a key player in delivering technical solutions as part of large projects, • Experienced with modern delivery models such as Scrum and other Agile methodologies, • Advocate of DevOps principles, • Experience working in a Microsoft Azure Cloud first team, • Experience with Azure DevOps Essential Technical • Experience of MS Dynamics CRM and PowerApps platform, • Has a deep understanding of architectural principals such as SOA and Micro-Services, • Technical aptitude, • Proficiency in one or more of these languages: C#, Python, JavaScript, Typescript, • Experience writing and implementing Unit Testing How to Apply Click the 'Apply now' button and complete the application form by providing the following: Your CV • Upload an anonymised copy of your current CV. Please remove all identifying markers such as name, title, education institution etc., • Make sure it clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification. For further information on the sift and interview stages of this recruitment campaign, please head to our 'Things you need to know' section below. Please visit our Civil Service Careers page - IPO - Recruitment Support , Civil Service Careers (civil-service-careers.gov.uk) If you require job-specific information, please contact Dominic Read E-mail: Telephone: Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Developing Self and Others, • Delivering at Pace, • Working Together Benefits Alongside your salary of 47,766, Intellectual Property Office contributes 13,837 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. • Unlimited Pluralsight video learning access, • Access to Microsoft's ESI training suite, • Hybrid working with no core hours, • Substantial support for career progression, • 25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments, • You will also get 8 days public leave and 1 day privilege leave For more information about what's on offer at the Intellectual Property Office please review our IPO benefit pack attached to the bottom of this advert. Please note that benefits may be subject to change. Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. Additional details on security and vetting Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check and if successful you must also hold, or be willing to obtain, a higher Security Clearance . For meaningful checks to be carried out individuals will need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time, depending on the level of clearance, to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance. For this role the successful individual will need to have consistently lived in the UK for a minimum 5 years in order to meet the relevant security clearance. Further information on the vetting process can be found at National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK If you have questions regarding this or are unsure if you meet the eligibility criteria, please contact Stage 1 - Sift An initial sift of applications will be carried out to create a shortlist. This will be based on the evidence provided for the following Success Profile elements: Experience Your CV will be used to assess your suitability for the role Stage 2 - Interviews If invited to interview Behaviours and Technical based questioning will be used. Please note candidates that proceed to the interview stage will be required to deliver a presentation against the Technical Success Profile. Further details will be provided in the invite to interview information. Specific information regarding the Success Profile elements that will be assessed at interview will be contained within the interview invitation. Interviews for this role will be carried out virtually via Microsoft Teams (video) This recruitment campaign will keep a reserve list for 12 months. If you meet the requirements for this role but aren't offered after passing the interview, you'll be placed on the reserve list. If a suitable position opens up during this time, we will reach out to individuals in merit order. Applicants to note: CVs sent direct to the IPO will not be accepted. There may be important information contained within the job role profile candidates may also wish to refer to. We recommend candidates download and save a copy of the role profile for reference. This post is being advertised to Internal , across Government and external candidates at the same time. Incomplete and/or late submissions will not be accepted or considered. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. We do not routinely reimburse travel expenses for candidates, however if participating in the selection process would cause you undue financial hardship or if it restricts your ability to participate, please contact the recruitment team for more information. In line with Government guidance, successfully appointed candidates will need to provide documents for our Right to Work checks. Information on this will be sent within the invite to interview text. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, then please let the recruitment team know via; Please be aware that only one application per candidate is permitted for each recruitment campaign. Multiple applications, including those made using different accounts, may result in your application being withdrawn or rejected at any stage of the process. For more information on the IPO's terms and conditions, please review the attached IPO Modernised Terms and Conditions document attached at the bottom of this advert. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: • UK nationals, • nationals of the Republic of Ireland, • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK, • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window), • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS), • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020, • Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) .

About the job Job summary Threat and Vulnerability Manager This role is for an experienced professional in vulnerability management and threat intelligence to join our Cyber Operations team. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to further mature and continuously improve our cyber defence capabilities. Cyber Operations forms part of a wider, well established security function operating within a highly regulated environment. In this role, you will lead and continuously enhance the management of vulnerability assessments across our hybrid IT estate. You will prioritise remediation activities using a risk based, threat informed approach, collaborating with stakeholders to strengthen the security posture of our systems and services. You will also develop and mature our threat intelligence capability, identifying and maintaining relevant intelligence sources to inform tactical, operational, and strategic decision making. You will produce and share high quality threat intelligence products with internal and external stakeholders and use this intelligence to support vulnerability management and threat hunting activities. Additionally, you will contribute to incident response processes and provide support to colleagues responsible for the IPO's protection, detection, and response capabilities. If you have strong relevant expertise, excellent communication skills and a collaborative working style we would love to hear from you. Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office . The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to: Vulnerability Management (Primary Focus) • Lead and enhance the organisation's vulnerability management programme, including our Penetration Testing programme across a complex hybrid IT environment covering both infrastructure and applications. This will include scoping, scanning, prioritising work, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring remediation activities happen in a timely fashion., • Prioritise vulnerabilities using a riskbased, threatinformed approach to support organisational objectives, regulatory requirements, and audit needs., • Oversee the full lifecycle of vulnerabilities, including triage, mitigation planning, remediation recommendations, and stakeholder coordination., • Develop and maintain vulnerability management policies, procedures, standards, and best practice guidance. Threat Intelligence • Produce high quality tactical, operational, and strategic intelligence assessments and briefings using analysis and interpretation of current threat intelligence. Utilising and liaising with internal stakeholders, commercial sources, open-source intelligence and government partners to provide a rounded, comprehensive view of the current threat landscape., • Lead initiatives to strengthen the organisation's intelligence capability and participate in information sharing communities. Cyber Risk Management • Play an integral part in Cyber Security risk management, conducting risk and threat assessments aligned with regulations. Using your knowledge of standards and expertise to support our stakeholders by providing pragmatic and proportionate advice and best practice guidance. Metrics & Reporting • Develop and maintain actionable metrics that demonstrate the effectiveness of the organisation's vulnerability management and threat intelligence capabilities. Incident Response Support • Contribute to and enhance our incident response processes, representing Cyber Security in operational incident calls, keeping stakeholders informed and liaising with government bodies to ensure timely and effective management of threat intelligence and threat hunting. Person specification Essential Technical • Strong understanding and experience of vulnerability management, threat intelligence and security operations within a complex enterprise environment, • Experience of managing and developing penetration testing programs, • Knowledge of secure development practices and where security testing for vulnerabilities fits into the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), • Broad technical knowledge, especially around hybrid and cloud architectures, identity management and application security. Essential Experience • Highly organised and self-motivated, able to manage and deliver on multiple concurrent tasks., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with stakeholders of all levels with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical audiences., • A team player who is enthusiastic about contributing to the overall success of the team and collaborating with stakeholders of all levels., • Sense of urgency and an ability to respond to tasks proactively and promptly., • Continually stay abreast of emerging security technologies, threats and trends. Self-motivated to drive their learning needs. How to Apply Click the 'Apply now' button and complete the application form by providing the following: Your CV • Upload an anonymised copy of your current CV. Please remove all identifying markers such as name, title, education institution etc., • Make sure it clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification. 500-word Personal Statement • Use this to explain why you're suitable for the role ., • Structure your statement around the essential criteria in the Person Specification., • Make sure to provide clear examples to show how you meet each requirement. Technical • Provide a 250-word example that demonstrates your technical ability:, • Penetration testing (focussed on managing penetration testing programs rather than conducting the tests yourself) :, • Level - Practitioner, • Make sure it aligns with the Technical criteria listed in the Person Specification. Penetration testing - UK Government Security - Beta For further information on the sift and interview stages of this recruitment campaign, please head to our 'Things you need to know' section below. Please visit our Civil Service Careers page - IPO - Recruitment Support , Civil Service Careers (civil-service-careers.gov.uk) If you require job-specific information, please contact Dominic Read E-mail: Telephone: Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Seeing the Big Picture, • Managing a Quality Service, • Changing and Improving Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: • Penetration testing (focussed on managing penetration testing programs rather than conducting the tests themselves) : Level - Practitioner Penetration testing - UK Government Security - Beta Benefits Alongside your salary of 47,766, Intellectual Property Office contributes 13,837 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. • Unlimited Pluralsight video learning access, • Access to Microsoft's ESI training suite, • Hybrid working with no core hours, • Substantial support for career progression, • 25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments, • You will also get 8 days public leave and 1 day privilege leave For more information about what's on offer at the Intellectual Property Office please review our IPO benefit pack attached to the bottom of this advert. Please note that benefits may be subject to change. Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. Additional details on security and vetting Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check and if successful you must also hold, or be willing to obtain, a higher Security Clearance . For meaningful checks to be carried out individuals will need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time, depending on the level of clearance, to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance. For this role the successful individual will need to have consistently lived in the UK for a minimum 5 years in order to meet the relevant security clearance. Further information on the vetting process can be found at National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK If you have questions regarding this or are unsure if you meet the eligibility criteria, please contact The assessment process will comprise of the following: Stage 1 - Sift An initial sift of applications will be carried out to create a shortlist. This will be based on the evidence provided for the following Success Profile elements: Experience Your CV will be used to assess your suitability for the role and your 500 word Personal statement will demonstrate your Experience against the essential criteria listed person specification. Technical Provide a 250-word example that demonstrates your technical ability against the Technical criteria listed in the Person Specification. Penetration testing - (focussed on managing penetration testing programs rather than conducting the tests yourself) : Level - Practitioner Stage 2 - Interviews If invited to interview Behaviours, Experience and Technical based questioning will be used. Please note candidates that proceed to the interview stage will be required to deliver a presentation against the Technical Success Profile. Further details will be provided in the invite to interview information. Specific information regarding the Success Profile elements that will be assessed at interview will be contained within the interview invitation. Interviews for this role will be carried out in person at our Newport Office. This recruitment campaign will keep a reserve list for 12 months. If you meet the requirements for this role but aren't offered after passing the interview, you'll be placed on the reserve list. If a suitable position opens up during this time, we will reach out to individuals in merit order. 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Small Works Estimator Plumbing and Heating Are you an experienced plumbing an heating professional looking for an office-based role? Location : Essex We are looking for a Mechanical Small Works Estimator to join our growing team. This role would suit someone from a plumbing, heating, or mechanical background who is either recently off the tools or currently working in a coordination, supervisor, or office-based role and looking to progress further into estimating and project support. About the Role You will be responsible for pricing and managing small mechanical remedial works, primarily across plumbing, heating, gas, and general building services systems. Typical projects will range from £500 to £10,000 and will include reactive repairs, upgrades, replacements, and small planned works. Working closely with engineers, suppliers, subcontractors, and the operations team, you will review site reports and client requests to produce accurate quotations and support the smooth delivery of approved works. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with practical industry knowledge who enjoys problem-solving, organisation, and being involved in projects from enquiry through to completion. Responsibilities Preparing quotations for small mechanical remedial and reactive works Reviewing engineer reports, photographs, and site information to produce scopes of work Pricing plumbing, heating, gas, and mechanical remedial works Sourcing materials and obtaining supplier/subcontractor quotations Liaising with engineers, clients, suppliers, and internal teams Assisting with scheduling and procurement for approved works Managing quote revisions and client queries Maintaining accurate records and updating internal systems Supporting the smooth handover of works to the operations team Role Details Salary: £50/55k per year (depending on experience) Hours: 8am – 5pm Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Location: Bishop’s Stortford Reporting to: Senior Technical Manager Benefits Our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a strong package designed to support both your career and wellbeing: Competitive salary 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays Company pension Sick pay and accident insurance Life assurance (2x annual salary) Employee Assistance Programme with private GP access and confidential counselling Training and development opportunities Employee mentoring programme Long service and recognition awards On-site parking Company events Casual dress and positive team culture About You We’re looking for someone who has: A background in plumbing, heating, gas, or mechanical building services Previous hands-on trade experience within plumbing and heating Good understanding of remedial and reactive works within commercial or residential properties Strong organisational and communication skills Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and emails Ability to manage multiple quotations and tasks at once A practical and proactive approach to problem-solving

Join Colchester Institute - Where Your Career Makes a Difference At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. As one of the leading providers of education and training in the region, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking working environment. We are seeking a Infrastructure Automation Engineer to join our team. In this role you will develop, implement and maintain automation solutions across the College's IT infrastructure, helping to reduce manual processes, improve service reliability and support compliance requirements. You will work closely with the IT Operations Manager and infrastructure teams to identify opportunities for automation and deliver scripts, tools and workflows that enhance operational efficiency. You will also provide 3rd line technical expertise, supporting the effective management and continuous improvement of the College's IT systems and infrastructure. Job title: Infrastructure Automation Engineer Full time, Permanent. Colchester Campus About the role: In this role, you will act as a 3rd line escalation point for complex incidents, problems and service requests, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to teaching and business operations. You will design, develop and maintain automation solutions to reduce manual processes across IT systems, infrastructure and user services. You will proactively identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency by analysing service desk trends, recurring issues and workflows, implementing automated rules and integrations where appropriate. You will develop intelligent automation solutions for network infrastructure, including self-healing capabilities, automated remediation of common issues and integration with monitoring platforms. You will develop and maintain PowerShell scripts to support Microsoft infrastructure automation, including Active Directory, Exchange, Azure/Entra ID, Intune and Microsoft 365 environments. You will also create automation scripts for network device configuration and management, alongside developing infrastructure monitoring and alerting solutions. In addition, you will contribute to and support Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management practices to improve consistency, scalability and reliability across the College's IT infrastructure. Essential Experience: Proven experience in PowerShell scripting, supported by a demonstrable portfolio. Experience automating Microsoft infrastructure, including Active Directory, Exchange, Azure/Entra ID, Intune and Microsoft 365. Experience administering ITSM platforms and developing workflows within systems such as HaloPSA, ServiceNow, Jira Service Management or similar platforms. Experience working with REST APIs and system integrations. Experience of network automation using Python, Ansible or API-based configuration methods. Experience supporting enterprise systems and services in a 3rd line technical support capacity. Essential Qualifications: Evidence of continuous professional development in automation technologies. Why join us? At Colchester Institute, we value our staff and invest in their growth. Joining us means becoming part of a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in education and training. If you are passionate about making a difference and inspiring the next generation, we would love to hear from you. We do not engage with recruitment or search agencies unless they have been officially contracted in line with our PSL. TPBN1_UKTJ

Site Manager You will join us as a Site Manager to pro-actively manage & take responsibility for the whole site operation. You will be responsible for the highest safety and environmental standards, HAZOP, DSEAR, ATEX control measures, and full control of change compliance, with support from the central teams. Ensuring the site operates to maximise the Grid Entry Unit (GEU), Gas export against budget. Maximising gas export through the GEU from the gas to grid Anaerobic Digestion (AD) plant, ensuring gas quality protocols are always achieved through the Biogas Upgrading Plant (BUP). You will manage the budget and cost control for the site, people management, including development and training responsibility for the site team, including recruitment and staff appraisals. This role will manage feedstock supply, quality, and supplier/haulier coordination and digestate stock levels along with managing planned site maintenance. Site Manager Requirements: We are looking for an experienced people manager, who possesses excellent process engineering skills. Ideally you will have mechanical or electrical engineer skills and qualifications. Having previous experience of achieving excellent standards of health and safety and compliance requirements. Providing regular reporting to the leadership team on the plant’s performance. The ideal candidate will hold a qualification or possess experience in materials handling, confined spaces, working at heights and first aid. Training will be provided to achieve a NEBOSH general certificate if this is not already held. You will have experience of cost control and managing budgets and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances effectively. Be self-motivated, flexible and with good people management experience. It is desirable that you have experience of environmental, safety and quality management systems. Experience of working with planned preventive maintenance systems is also essential for this position. Due to the nature of the role a full UK Driving Licence is required. The role will involve remote monitoring of the AD Process and may require working weekends and call out from time to time. About Biogen (UK) Ltd: Biogen is the UK’s leader in anaerobic digestion (AD) and one of the largest independent AD operators in the UK. Having expanded its food waste recycling network through acquisition, it has a combined network of nineteen AD plants located across England, Scotland and Wales that provide cost-effective, low carbon, food and organic waste management solutions. Working with supermarkets, the hospitality industry, food manufacturers and local authorities across the UK, the AD sites recycle over half a million tonnes of food waste each year. Location: Fairfields Farm AD Site, Wormingford, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3AQ Job type: Full time, permanent, 40 hours per week, weekends and remote monitoring. Salary: Max £52,000 per annum dependant on experience + overtime + bonus Benefits: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, 4% employer pension, health care and x4 life assurance You may have experience of the following: Site Manager, Production, Health and Safety, H&S, Quality, Site Management, Facilities Manager, Process Improvement, Team Leader, Facilities Management, Deputy Site Manager, Plant Engineering Manager, Plant Manager, Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Engineer, Production Manager, Operations Manager. REF-(Apply online only)

We’re partnering with an FMCG Manufacturer in their search for a talented Supply Chain Manager. This is a senior leadership role which will suit individuals with a background in a similar FMCG manufacturing environment. You will have oversight for supply chain performance and lead a multidisciplinary team across planning & procurement, in addition to optimising inventory levels. The opportunity You’ll take full accountability for supply chain performance across raw materials, driving availability, inventory optimisation and delivery performance in a complex, regulated environment. What we’re looking for • Senior supply chain leadership experience in FMCG Manufacturing, • Strong people leadership with the ability to influence at site leadership level, • Proven experience in production planning & procurement, • Understanding of inventory management, • Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle or similar) Due to the volume of applications, we can only respond to successful candidates. Therefore, if we do not make contact within 5 working days this means your application was not successful. We are more than happy to discuss why if you would like to contact us

Manufacturing Shift Manager – Late Shift Location: Wormingford, CO6 Salary: £33,000 – £36,000 including shift premium based on 40 hours per week depending on experience Hours: Monday to Friday, 2pm – 10pm (40 hours per week including paid break) About the Role: A well-established food manufacturing business is seeking a strong, hands-on Manufacturing Shift Manager to lead its late shift operations. This role is responsible for the safe, efficient and compliant running of the factory during night shifts, ensuring production plans are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, product quality and team performance. As the site is located in an area with limited public transport links, a UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential. This is a highly operational, on-the-floor leadership role rather than a desk-based position. You will be actively present in the factory, leading from the front, supporting Team Leaders and Operators, driving operational standards and taking full ownership of shift performance in the absence of senior management on site Benefits: 33 days annual leave, including 3 days reserved for Christmas shutdown Enhanced sick pay after one year of service Night shift health & wellbeing support Staff discount on products Employee discount platform Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and HR support Free onsite parking PPE provided Uniform provided and professionally laundered Key Responsibilities: Lead the safe and efficient running of the factory during the night shift Deliver production plans safely, on time and to the required quality standards Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, HACCP and hygiene procedures Drive strong housekeeping, GMP and allergen control standards across the shift Lead, coach and support Team Leaders and Operators to achieve shift targets Monitor production performance including output, waste, downtime and labour efficiency Respond quickly to operational issues, escalating where required and driving corrective actions Complete accurate shift reports and communicate effectively with Production, Engineering, Quality and Warehouse teams Promote a positive, accountable and high-performing team culture Requirements: Valid right to work in the UK Previous leadership experience within food manufacturing, FMCG or high-speed production Strong communication and team management skills Strong hands-on leadership style with a visible shop-floor presence Good understanding of food safety, HACCP, GMP and allergen management Comfortable making decisions and leading in a fast-paced operational environment Good systems capability and confidence working with production data IOSH, HACCP or Food Safety qualifications are desirable but not essential * Positive attitude with a strong work ethic and continuous improvement mindset

Manufacturing Shift Manager – Night Shift Location: Wormingford Salary: £37,000 – £43,000 per annum including shift premium, depending on experience Hours: Monday to Friday, 10pm – 6am (40 hours per week including paid break) About the Role: A well-established food manufacturing business is seeking a strong, hands-on Manufacturing Shift Manager to lead its night shift operations. This role is responsible for the safe, efficient and compliant running of the factory during night shifts, ensuring production plans are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, product quality and team performance. As the site is located in an area with limited public transport links, a UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential. This is a highly operational, on-the-floor leadership role rather than a desk-based position. You will be actively present in the factory, leading from the front, supporting Team Leaders and Operators, driving operational standards and taking full ownership of shift performance in the absence of senior management on site. Benefits: 33 days annual leave, 3 days reserved for Christmas shutdown Enhanced sick pay after one year of service Night shift health & wellbeing support Staff discount on products Employee discount platform Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and HR support Free onsite parking PPE provided Uniform provided and professionally laundered Key Responsibilities: Lead the safe and efficient running of the factory during the night shift Deliver production plans safely, on time and to the required quality standards Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, HACCP and hygiene procedures Drive strong housekeeping, GMP and allergen control standards across the shift Lead, coach and support Team Leaders and Operators to achieve shift targets Monitor production performance including output, waste, downtime and labour efficiency Respond quickly to operational issues, escalating where required and driving corrective actions Complete accurate shift reports and communicate effectively with Production, Engineering, Quality and Warehouse teams Promote a positive, accountable and high-performing team culture Requirements: Valid right to work in the UK Valid UK Driving Licence Previous leadership experience within food manufacturing, FMCG or high-speed production Strong hands-on leadership style with a visible shop-floor presence Good understanding of food safety, HACCP, GMP and allergen management Comfortable making decisions and leading in a fast-paced operational environment Strong communication and team management skills Good systems capability and confidence working with production data * IOSH, HACCP or Food Safety qualifications are desirable but not essential * Positive attitude with a strong work ethic and continuous improvement mindset

Commercial & Supply Chain Manager - If you want a role where you can lead commercial and procurement strategy end-to-end, influence senior decisions, and make measurable impact on margin, risk and service delivery-this is it. You'll take ownership of contracts, bids, supplier performance and procurement governance across a multi-site, regulated engineering/manufacturing operation, with the scope to improve processes, shape KPIs and lead established teams. The role has: High-impact leadership role across multiple sites (commercial + procurement + estimating oversight) Direct influence on profitability, governance, compliance and customer performance.You will lead all commercial and procurement contractual matters across a group of engineering companies, including negotiation, governance and risk management. You'll manage the Commercial (including Estimating) and Procurement teams to ensure accurate quoting, controlled spend, robust supplier management and a consistent, high-quality customer experience. Key responsibilities Lead negotiation and review of customer/supplier contracts, T&Cs, NDAs and long-term agreements; identify and mitigate commercial risk. Act as the primary commercial/procurement escalation point and build strong customer and supplier relationships, including performance reviews. Provide commercial insight and pricing reviews to protect margin and support profitable growth. Oversee bid governance and tender compliance; manage a disciplined bid/no-bid process. Ensure Estimating and Procurement deliver accurate, timely pricing and that required technical information is available prior to quoting. Develop and improve procedures, governance and KPIs across commercial and procurement. Ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations. Implement procurement strategies to optimise inventory levels, availability and turnover. Monitor account performance and additional works to prevent commercial leakage. Lead, coach and resource teams to ensure continuous operational coverage and continuous improvement. Maintain secure records in line with data protection; support audits and provide senior reporting as required. Provide senior operational cover when required.What you'll bring Strong commercial and procurement management experience within regulated engineering/manufacturing (or similar). Solid contract law knowledge and proven negotiation capability. Track record in account management and supporting new business activity. Experience building procurement strategies and managing suppliers through KPI/metric-driven performance. Confident leader across multiple disciplines; able to prioritise competing deadlines. Excellent communication, high attention to detail, strong MS Office/business systems capability. This is a permanent Job with a starting salary dependant on experience. HRGo are a recruitment agency supporting British Industry. We aim to respond to all applications

Head of Programmes Essex (UK) Competitive + Benefits Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Programmes to join a leading UK engineering and manufacturing business specialising in innovative electronic and electro-mechanical systems. Operating across sectors including rail, aviation, defence, infrastructure and industrial engineering, this senior leadership role is ideal for a commercially aware programme management professional with a strong technical and operational background. Based in Saffron Walden, Essex, the successful candidate will lead and oversee multiple complex engineering programmes, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and aligned to strategic business objectives. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in driving operational excellence, programme performance and continuous improvement within a highly technical manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities for the Head of Programmes job in Saffron Walden, Essex Lead and manage multiple engineering and technical programmes from initiation through to delivery Define programme scope, objectives, timelines and deliverables aligned with wider business goals Develop and oversee detailed programme plans, budgets, resource allocation and delivery schedules Coordinate cross-functional teams, suppliers and third-party contractors to ensure successful execution Drive programme governance, risk management and performance reporting across all projects Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, customers and executive leadership teams Ensure programmes are delivered on time, within budget and to required quality standards Identify opportunities for operational improvements, process optimisation and greater efficiency Mentor and support project management teams while fostering a high-performance culture Ensure compliance with company policies, engineering standards and industry best practices Skills & Experience Required for the Head of Programmes job based in Saffron Walden, Essex Proven experience in a Head of Programmes, Senior Programme Manager or similar leadership role Strong background within engineering, manufacturing, infrastructure, rail, aviation, defence or industrial sectors Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and programme delivery capabilities Strong understanding of programme and project management methodologies including Agile and Waterfall Experience using project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Trello or Asana Strong commercial awareness with budgeting, forecasting and financial management experience Exceptional communication, organisational and problem-solving skills Ability to manage multiple large-scale programmes within a fast-paced environment Hands-on approach with the ability to resolve complex operational and technical challengesQualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Engineering or a related field Professional certification such as PRINCE2, PMP or Agile preferred If you are an experienced Head of Programmes in Saffron Walden, Essex looking for your next leadership opportunity within a forward-thinking engineering environment, would like to join a well-established engineering business and lead high- profile programmes we would love to hear from you. Please send over an updated cv to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more information