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Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager Location: Stevenage (UKPN Framework Office) Contract Type: Temporary / Contract Start Date: 05 October 2026 Duration: Until 26 February 2027 Hours: 45 hours per week Framework: UK Power Networks (UKPN) Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager to join their team based in Stevenage, supporting the delivery of projects across their UKPN framework. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional to manage multiple utility and infrastructure projects, ensuring robust commercial control throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will be responsible for the commercial management of several schemes valued between £1m and £4m, working closely with operational teams and key stakeholders to maximise commercial performance and project outcomes. Key Responsibilities Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of multiple projects valued between £1m and £4m. Oversee cost management, forecasting, valuations, and final accounts. Administer contracts and ensure compliance with contractual obligations. Monitor project performance against budgets and financial targets. Manage change control procedures, compensation events, and variations. Provide accurate commercial reporting to senior management. Support project teams with cost advice and commercial guidance. Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders throughout project delivery. Identify commercial risks and opportunities and implement mitigation strategies. Essential Requirements Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Cost Manager within utilities, power, energy, civil engineering, or infrastructure projects. Strong understanding and practical experience of NEC3 Option A & C contracts. Experience managing projects with values ranging from £1m to £4m. Excellent commercial acumen and contract administration skills. Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Desirable Experience Previous experience working on UK Power Networks (UKPN) contracts or frameworks. Background in power, electricity distribution, or network infrastructure projects. Professional membership or working towards a recognised commercial qualification (RICS/CICES or similar). Summary This role offers the opportunity to play a key commercial role within a leading utilities framework, supporting the successful delivery of infrastructure projects across the UKPN network from the client's Stevenage office. Candidates with strong NEC experience and a background in utilities or civil engineering environments are particularly encouraged to apply. Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Progressive please visit Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Customer Services Manager to lead a small customer service team while playing a hands-on role in the day-to-day operation. This is a visible, interactive role where you will work across both the office and warehouse environments, ensuring a smooth customer journey from initial enquiry through to goods dispatch. You will manage a team of three customer service professionals, support their development, allocate workloads and drive improvements in service levels, turnaround times and customer experience. The business has a supportive, relaxed and collaborative culture, but there is also a clear focus on accountability, responsiveness and getting the work done well. About the Role This is an exciting time to join the business, with several planned improvement projects across customer service and operations. You will help learn, support and implement a new CRM system, which will link into a new Warehouse Management System, while also helping to enhance the ticketing system to improve customer response times and overall service experience. You will form part of the wider management team, attending meetings, sharing feedback from the customer service function and taking direction from senior leaders to implement within your team. This role would suit someone who can manage change by leading from the front, balancing team oversight with a willingness to be actively involved in the work itself. Key Responsibilities Lead, manage and develop a team of one full-time and two part-time Customer Service Representatives. Set team objectives, service level expectations and customer satisfaction targets. Monitor workloads, manage productivity and allocate tasks effectively across the team. Drive improvements in SLA performance, customer response times and overall turnaround from enquiry to dispatch. Act as an escalation point for customer queries, issues and more complex service matters. Observe current processes, identify opportunities for improvement and implement practical efficiencies. Manage team holidays and ensure appropriate departmental cover. Work closely with warehouse, dispatch and logistics colleagues to ensure customer commitments are met. Attend management meetings, share insight and implement agreed actions within the team. Who We Are Looking For Our ideal person will come from a goods/sales related customer service environment where warehousing, dispatch and logistics are part of the customer experience. You will understand the importance of managing customer expectations, service agreements and turnaround times from initial enquiry through to goods being dispatched. Previous experience managing or supervising a customer service or customer operations team. Experience within a goods-based business, ideally with an on-site warehouse or dispatch function. A good understanding of customer service, order fulfilment, logistics coordination and operational follow-through. Strong people skills, with a flexible communication style that works well with different personalities. Confidence managing change, introducing new processes and bringing people with you. Intuitive systems skills, including the ability to learn new CRM, ticketing and operational platforms quickly. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise, allocate work and monitor performance. A hands-on, visible and practical management style. A continuous improvement mindset, with the confidence to observe, question and improve ways of working. Culture and Environment The business offers a supportive, down-to-earth and relaxed working culture. It is a friendly environment where teamwork matters, but where customer service standards, deadlines and follow-through are taken seriously. This role will involve regular interaction across the office and warehouse, so it would suit someone who enjoys variety, movement and being close to the operational detail rather than being desk-bound all day. Benefits 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays. Statutory pension contributions. On-site parking. On-site staff breakout room and kitchen area to relax away from the desk. Overtime opportunities during peak trading periods, including Christmas and Black Friday weekends. Opportunity to play a key role in customer service and operational improvement projects. Working Pattern and Start Date The role is primarily Monday to Friday, working core office hours of 8:30am to 5:00pm. There may be overtime opportunities during busy seasonal periods. The aim is for the successful person to start in October ready for peak season. Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment. Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application

Freelance Project Manager – Retail Refurbishment Location: Stevenage – Various Retail Sites Contract Length: 12 Weeks Start Date: Monday 21st September 2026 Rate: £350–£375 per day Working Pattern: 5–6 Shifts Per Week Sector: Food Retail / Retail Refurbishment The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for an experienced Freelance Project Manager to support a 12-week refurbishment programme across live food-retail environments. The project will primarily involve ceiling replacement works, requiring a hands-on Project Manager who can coordinate site activities, subcontractors and trades while ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme. This would suit a Project Manager, Site Manager or Construction Manager with a strong background in retail fit-out, refurbishment, maintenance or construction, particularly someone experienced in working within live operational environments. Key Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day delivery of ceiling replacement and associated refurbishment works. Coordinate subcontractors, trades and site teams. Plan and sequence works around an operational retail environment. Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. Monitor progress against programme and identify potential delays or issues. Coordinate labour, materials and site requirements. Manage site logistics while minimising disruption to the trading environment. Ensure RAMS, permits and relevant site documentation are in place. Carry out regular site inspections and monitor workmanship. Manage and resolve day-to-day site issues. Liaise with site management and key stakeholders. Provide regular progress updates. Ensure projects are completed within agreed timescales and specification.Experience Required Proven experience as a Project Manager, Site Manager, Construction Manager or similar. Strong background in retail fit-out, refurbishment, refit, maintenance or construction. Experience working within live/operational environments is highly desirable. Proven experience managing subcontractors and multiple trades. Strong understanding of construction programmes, site coordination and health & safety. Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills. Ability to work independently and take ownership of project delivery. Comfortable working 5–6 shifts per week. Available to start Monday 21st September 2026. Previous experience with ceiling replacement, suspended ceilings, internal refurbishment or similar works would be advantageous

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NIGHT MANAGER – RETAIL REFURBISHMENT Location: Stevenage– travel to retail sites Contract Length: 7 weeks Start Date: 4th October 2026 End Date: 19th November 2026 Rate: £300–£325 per night Working Pattern: Sunday to Thursday – approximately 5–6 night shifts per week Hours: Approximately 10:00pm–5:00am Sector: Food Retail / Retail Refurbishment The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced Night Manager / Site Manager to oversee overnight retail refurbishment works. The project will primarily involve ceiling replacement, requiring a confident site professional capable of managing subcontractors, coordinating trades and ensuring the store is ready for trading following each shift. Key Responsibilities Manage night-shift refurbishment works. Oversee ceiling replacement and associated works. Coordinate subcontractors and multiple trades. Monitor progress and productivity. Ensure health & safety procedures are followed. Manage site logistics and materials. Liaise with store management and project stakeholders. Inspect completed works and monitor quality. Resolve site issues and keep works moving. Complete shift reports and handovers. Maintain a safe and organised working environment. Experience Required Previous experience as a Site Manager, Night Manager or Site Supervisor. Retail fit-out / refurbishment experience. Experience within live operational environments. Strong subcontractor management experience. Ceiling / interior systems experience desirable. SMSTS / SSSTS preferred. CSCS card required. Full UK driving licence. Able to work Sunday–Thursday nights. Willing to travel between multiple retail locations. TPBN1_UKTJ

Job Title: National Account Executive Location: Unit 7a, Odhams Trading Estate, St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 7RY Salary: Competitive Job Type: Permanent, Full Time We are looking for sales driven individual to join our Field Sales Team and play a pivotal supportive role within the team. Reporting into a Senior National Account Manager (SNAM), you will provide proactive and effective sales presence for our largest customers to deliver growth. The role will be field based with some time spent in our Watford head office. You will be required to maintain high levels of customer interaction and ensure that the customer base is being supported and managed in line with the business plan. The role is essential towards developing our network within the customer and growing the business in both new and existing sectors. You will be working collaboratively with all departments within Vegetarian Express to deliver service excellence to our clients and maintaining a one team approach. Main responsibilities: • Support Line Manager (SNAM) in delivering monthly sales and margin targets, • Build and leverage strong customer relationships at Unit Level, demonstrating growth via proposition selling. Customer visits would be scheduled for at least three days from five in the week., • Supporting Line Manager with Head Office activity such as monthly customer meetings and QBRs. Standing in for Line Manager for internal meetings when necessary, • Demonstrating effectively partnering with your customers to understand and identify their plans for growth, adding value, offering a wide range of practical solutions and products to drive margin and sales, • Maintain and complete all business reporting and customer records within any agreed timeframes utilising all data management systems available to you, • Understand competitor activity ensuring you are always offering your customers the best local and national solutions., • Determine key contact strategy within customers and manage relationship across all levels; chefs, ops, purchasing and category teams, • Work alongside the Telesales and Customer service team to provide a best-in-class customer experience, ensuring that calls and activities are covered in a timely manner., • Understand and interpret data, insight and a sound market understanding to qualify potential commercial opportunities., • Explore inbound business development opportunities to maximise the lead., • Support SNAM to engage with our internal commercial and NPD teams to leverage opportunity with the client category managers and development teams within assigned client portfolio., • To work effectively as part of a Sales team including the cover of any function within the team should it be required including supporting colleagues on 'pop ups' and trade shows, • Acting as a brand ambassador for the business in your local market including, As appropriate, attending customer events - i.e. charity occasions, awards, etc, • Any other duties as required by the Head of Department or Line Manager Who are we? Join the Plant-Based Revolution. We're on a mission to fill plates across the UK with plant-based goodness. Since 1987, we've been the rebel explorers of the food world, on a constant journey to discover and deliver the very best in vegetarian and vegan ingredients. Today, we are the go-to partner for over 5,000 chefs - from industry giants like Compass and Sodexo to the most innovative independent operators. As the demand for plant-based, vegetarian, and flexitarian diets continues to grow, we are uniquely positioned within the foodservice sector to meet it. We are expanding rapidly, bringing our expertise to kitchens that want to stay ahead of the curve. What do you need? We are seeking a self starter, results driven individual who is keen to progress their career in a sales and commercial role. You will ideally have: • A minimum of 2 years sales experience selling face to face, B2B in the field, • Experience of presenting to groups, • Experience in organising and attending small and medium promotional events including product presentation and demonstrations, • Demonstratable knowledge and training in the 'selling process', • Understanding of the industry and market In return what do we offer? • Competitive basic salary, dependant on experience, • 25 days holiday plus public holidays, • Company car, • Option to purchase additional annual leave (up to 3 days), • Cash health plan (money back for dentist, opticians, physio etc.), • Life assurance (4 x salary), • Staff discount on all products, • Pension, • We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to our employees via our Employee Assistance Programme all year round Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Sales Executive, Sales Account Manager, B2B Sales, Field Sales, B2B Marketing, FMCG Sales, FMCG Account Manager Lead, Face to Face Sales may also be considered for this role. JBRP1_UKTJ

Job Title: Technical Manager (Hybrid) Location: Unit 7a, Odhams Trading Estate, St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 7RY Salary: Competitive Job Type: Permanent, Full Time. 40 hours per week, with core office hours of 08:30-17:00, Monday to Friday, including a 30-minute lunch break. The role is hybrid, with an average requirement to work from the office a minimum of 3 days per week. Office days will need to remain flexible to meet business and operational requirements. We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Technical Manager to lead our technical agenda and ensure Vegetarian Express continues to meet all relevant food safety, quality, regulatory and customer requirements across the production, storage and distribution of our products. This is a key role within our Operations function, with responsibility for maintaining technical integrity across the business, leading the Technical/QA function, and ensuring we remain audit-ready and compliant. You will play a critical role in protecting our customers, our products and our reputation, while supporting innovation, business growth and continuous improvement. You'll be a hands-on technical leader who is equally comfortable working on the operational floor, engaging with suppliers and customers, and presenting technical performance and risk to senior leadership. Key Responsibilities: Certification, compliance and audit readiness; • Own and deliver BRCGS and other external certification programmes, including gap analysis, corrective action planning, documentation, training, audit management and continuous improvement activity., • Lead the response to customer audit non-conformances, including root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action, and close-out with customer technical teams., • Act as the primary technical contact for customer audits, third-party auditors and enforcement authorities, • Maintain permanent audit readiness across the site, • Provide technical leadership for own-brand conversion, packaging and product compliance projects. Food safety, quality systems and technical governance; • Own, develop and maintain the HACCP plan, ensuring risk assessments are current and operationally embedded, • Build and maintain the quality management system, including specifications, traceability, labelling compliance, supplier approval and raw material risk profiling, • Develop, implement and maintain accurate product specifications., • Provide expert oversight of allergen management and controls across a multi-temperature environment, • Establish and manage testing regimes, product verification, shelf-life validation and environmental monitoring, • Investigate customer and supplier complaints and non-conformances, driving corrective action and trend analysis, • Ensure that technical governance is in place to deliver audit compliance with respect to internal, external, legal and customer requirements, • Monitor departmental KPI's and develop a quality culture, • Provide leadership and direction to ensure that within the function people are kept engaged, focused, developed and delivering to their potential, • Keep up to date with relevant legislation and implement changes where required., • Work closely with Supply Chain and Operations with the introduction of new raw materials, packaging materials and products, • Delivery of customer complaint information and other monthly information as requested by internal and external stakeholders Commercial support and continuous improvement; • Support new product development and product changes from a technical and legal perspective, • Manage supplier technical performance and raw material specifications, • Provide technical support in customer onboarding and tenders, where certification and compliance are increasingly a commercial requirement, • Report monthly to the Director of Operations on technical KPIs, audit status, complaints and programme progress, • Manage the technical resource within budget and set realistic project schedules. Consistently deliver high-quality service to both internal and external stakeholders., • Provide day-to-day technical support to suppliers, logistics and internal teams to maintain continuity of product and ingredient supply. Essential Qualifications & Experience: • HACCP Level 3 qualification., • Full clean driving licence., • Proven experience as a Technical Manager, Food Safety Manager or Senior QA Manager within food manufacturing., • Experience managing customer, supplier and third-party audits., • Experience handling and closing out non-conformances under time pressure., • Demonstrable auditing skills., • Proven experience in the technical aspects of food storage and distribution., • Strong working knowledge of HACCP, UK food law, food safety, labelling and allergen legislation. What We Offer: • Competitive salary based on experience, • 33 days' holiday, including public holidays, • Option to purchase up to 3 additional days' annual leave, • Cash health plan, including money back towards dental, optical, physiotherapy and other eligible treatments, • Life assurance - 4 x salary, • Staff discount on all products, • Pension - 3% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution, • Hybrid working, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office, with flexibility around business needs. Candidates with experience of; Senior Technical Manager, Food Technical Manager, Food Safety Manager, Senior Food Safety Manager, Technical Services Manager, Quality Manager, Senior Quality Manager, may also be considered JBRP1_UKTJ

Working closely with marketing, trading and commercial teams, you will help turn customer and performance data into actionable trading opportunities. Digital Trading Manager Peterborough Multi-Channel Retailer Competitive Salary + Benefits. Keep up to date with digital trading, ecommerce and custome

Job Spec Be the driving force behind day-to-day F&B delivery across the whole site This is a hands-on leadership role at the heart of one of Surrey's busiest visitor attractions. At my client, you'll take day-to-day ownership of F&B delivery across every outlet on site – café, restaurant, grab-and-go kiosks, and seasonal or event catering – serving over 250,000 visitors a year. You'll be the person on the floor making sure every outlet runs smoothly, every day, allowing the F&B Manager to focus on strategy, growth, and commercial development. This role is ideal for an experienced team leader or supervisor ready for their next step up – moving beyond a single outlet or shift to help lead operations across the whole F&B offering. What you'll be doing: Run the day-to-day across every outlet Take operational responsibility for F&B delivery across the site, not just one outlet: • Restaurant and café, • Grab-and-go kiosks, • Seasonal and event catering You'll move between outlets as needed, spotting and resolving issues before they escalate, and making sure standards stay consistent everywhere. Be the go-to person on the floor Lead from the front during peak trading, acting as the first point of contact for staff and guests across all outlets: • Step in wherever the operation needs support, • Make fast, sensible calls on staffing, service, and stock, • Escalate to the F&B Manager when it genuinely needs their input Support commercial performance Play an active role in the commercial side of the operation: • Help drive spend per head and revenue across outlets, • Control waste and manage stock ordering and transfers, • Monitor labour and cost of sale, flagging concerns early, • Support monthly stock takes and back-office record keeping Build and lead the team across the site Take ownership of people management across all F&B outlets: • Recruit, induct, train and coach team members, • Manage the day-to-day rota to meet demand across outlets, • Address performance issues promptly and fairly, • Act as duty supervisor for F&B, and support other areas of the business when needed Uphold standards everywhere Ensure consistent standards across the whole F&B operation: • Food safety, hygiene and cleanliness compliance in every outlet, • Health & safety policies, risk assessments and audits, • Equipment checks, maintenance reporting, and timely fixes Support the F&B Manager to work strategically This role exists to take on the day-to-day operational load, allowing the F&B Manager to focus on strategy: • Deputise for the F&B Manager across the site when they're not on shift, • Handle routine decisions and escalations independently, • Feed back insight and ideas that help shape the wider F&B strategy What we're looking for You'll have some experience leading a shift or a team in a fast-paced hospitality or catering environment, and be ready to grow into a role with wider scope. We're particularly looking for someone who: • Has supervisory or team-leading experience in hospitality, catering or a similar customer-facing environment, • Is a hands-on leader who's comfortable moving between areas during busy periods, • Is happy picking up commercial basics on the job – spend per head, cost control, wastage, • Can train, motivate and manage a small team, • Stays calm, organised and decisive under pressure, • Is keen to grow into a bigger, more varied role than a single-outlet position The reality of the role (and why it's rewarding) Our business is highly seasonal and weather-dependent, with peak periods driven by school holidays, weekends and events. This creates a fast-paced, high-energy environment where strong day-to-day leadership has a direct and visible impact. In return, you'll benefit from: • A varied role with responsibility across the whole F&B operation, not just one outlet, • A predominantly daytime-focused operation, offering a strong alternative to late-night hospitality, • The opportunity to work in a unique outdoor, family-focused environment, • Genuine scope to grow into broader operational or management responsibility Experience & qualifications, • Experience as a supervisor or team leader in F&B or hospitality, • Experience across multiple outlets or a multi-site operation would be helpful, but not a requirement, • Good organisational and communication skills, • Some exposure to stock control, forecasting or rota management is useful but not essential, • Ability to lead, motivate and support a team, • Level 3 Food Safety (or willingness to work towards it) desirable Working Hours & Flexibility This is a full-time role working 5 days out of 7, including alternate weekends. Bank holidays are considered normal working days, with this reflected in the 28-day annual leave allowance. For most of the year, the standard working hours are 9:00am–5:00pm, including a 30-minute unpaid break. During the school summer holidays, these hours extend to 9:00am–6:00pm to support increased visitor numbers and operational demand. There will also be an expectation to cover approximately one 6:00pm finish per week to support after-school play sessions. Throughout the year, there are a small number of evening events, including: • Two fireworks evenings in October, • Four camping weekends during July and August, • A small number of adult-only evening events You would not be expected to work every event, but F&B management cover will need to be provided across all events. These events are not generally late-running, with most finishing around 8:00pm–9:00pm, and the latest finishes expected to be around 11:00pm for adult evenings. As senior members of the team, both positions will also require a degree of flexibility to support occasional ad hoc events, training sessions, stock takes and other operational requirements when necessary. Contract type Permanent Hours Full time including weekends, primarily daytime with occasional evenings Salary £31,162.50 p.a. JBRP1_UKTJ

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Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager Location: Stevenage (UKPN Framework Office) Contract Type: Temporary / Contract Start Date: 05 October 2026 Duration: Until 26 February 2027 Hours: 45 hours per week Framework: UK Power Networks (UKPN) Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager to join their team based in Stevenage, supporting the delivery of projects across their UKPN framework. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional to manage multiple utility and infrastructure projects, ensuring robust commercial control throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will be responsible for the commercial management of several schemes valued between £1m and £4m, working closely with operational teams and key stakeholders to maximise commercial performance and project outcomes. Key Responsibilities Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of multiple projects valued between £1m and £4m. Oversee cost management, forecasting, valuations, and final accounts. Administer contracts and ensure compliance with contractual obligations. Monitor project performance against budgets and financial targets. Manage change control procedures, compensation events, and variations. Provide accurate commercial reporting to senior management. Support project teams with cost advice and commercial guidance. Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders throughout project delivery. Identify commercial risks and opportunities and implement mitigation strategies. Essential Requirements Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Cost Manager within utilities, power, energy, civil engineering, or infrastructure projects. Strong understanding and practical experience of NEC3 Option A & C contracts. Experience managing projects with values ranging from £1m to £4m. Excellent commercial acumen and contract administration skills. Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Desirable Experience Previous experience working on UK Power Networks (UKPN) contracts or frameworks. Background in power, electricity distribution, or network infrastructure projects. Professional membership or working towards a recognised commercial qualification (RICS/CICES or similar). Summary This role offers the opportunity to play a key commercial role within a leading utilities framework, supporting the successful delivery of infrastructure projects across the UKPN network from the client's Stevenage office. Candidates with strong NEC experience and a background in utilities or civil engineering environments are particularly encouraged to apply. Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Progressive please visit Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales

Your new company A well-established and growing organisation is looking to appoint an experienced Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper to join its friendly finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional to take ownership of key transactional finance processes within a supportive and collaborative environment.Your new role Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations. Duties will include: Processing a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently Managing supplier queries and maintaining strong supplier relationships Preparing weekly payment runs Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies Monitoring and maintaining finance inboxes Processing employee expenses and ensuring appropriate approvals are in place Reconciling company credit card transactions Assisting with banking activities and account reconciliations Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc bookkeeping and accounting tasksWhat you'll need to succeed Previous experience within a Bookkeeping, Accounts Assistant position Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy Good working knowledge of Excel and accounting systems Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Strong communication skills and a proactive approach AAT qualification or equivalent experience would be advantageousWhat you'll get in return Permanent opportunity with a stable and established business Supportive team environment Opportunity to develop your finance skills further Free onsite parking Office-based role with standard Monday to Friday working hoursWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Customer Services Manager to lead a small customer service team while playing a hands-on role in the day-to-day operation. This is a visible, interactive role where you will work across both the office and warehouse environments, ensuring a smooth customer journey from initial enquiry through to goods dispatch. You will manage a team of three customer service professionals, support their development, allocate workloads and drive improvements in service levels, turnaround times and customer experience. The business has a supportive, relaxed and collaborative culture, but there is also a clear focus on accountability, responsiveness and getting the work done well. About the Role This is an exciting time to join the business, with several planned improvement projects across customer service and operations. You will help learn, support and implement a new CRM system, which will link into a new Warehouse Management System, while also helping to enhance the ticketing system to improve customer response times and overall service experience. You will form part of the wider management team, attending meetings, sharing feedback from the customer service function and taking direction from senior leaders to implement within your team. This role would suit someone who can manage change by leading from the front, balancing team oversight with a willingness to be actively involved in the work itself. Key Responsibilities Lead, manage and develop a team of one full-time and two part-time Customer Service Representatives. Set team objectives, service level expectations and customer satisfaction targets. Monitor workloads, manage productivity and allocate tasks effectively across the team. Drive improvements in SLA performance, customer response times and overall turnaround from enquiry to dispatch. Act as an escalation point for customer queries, issues and more complex service matters. Observe current processes, identify opportunities for improvement and implement practical efficiencies. Manage team holidays and ensure appropriate departmental cover. Work closely with warehouse, dispatch and logistics colleagues to ensure customer commitments are met. Attend management meetings, share insight and implement agreed actions within the team. Who We Are Looking For Our ideal person will come from a goods/sales related customer service environment where warehousing, dispatch and logistics are part of the customer experience. You will understand the importance of managing customer expectations, service agreements and turnaround times from initial enquiry through to goods being dispatched. Previous experience managing or supervising a customer service or customer operations team. Experience within a goods-based business, ideally with an on-site warehouse or dispatch function. A good understanding of customer service, order fulfilment, logistics coordination and operational follow-through. Strong people skills, with a flexible communication style that works well with different personalities. Confidence managing change, introducing new processes and bringing people with you. Intuitive systems skills, including the ability to learn new CRM, ticketing and operational platforms quickly. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise, allocate work and monitor performance. A hands-on, visible and practical management style. A continuous improvement mindset, with the confidence to observe, question and improve ways of working. Culture and Environment The business offers a supportive, down-to-earth and relaxed working culture. It is a friendly environment where teamwork matters, but where customer service standards, deadlines and follow-through are taken seriously. This role will involve regular interaction across the office and warehouse, so it would suit someone who enjoys variety, movement and being close to the operational detail rather than being desk-bound all day. Benefits 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays. Statutory pension contributions. On-site parking. On-site staff breakout room and kitchen area to relax away from the desk. Overtime opportunities during peak trading periods, including Christmas and Black Friday weekends. Opportunity to play a key role in customer service and operational improvement projects. Working Pattern and Start Date The role is primarily Monday to Friday, working core office hours of 8:30am to 5:00pm. There may be overtime opportunities during busy seasonal periods. The aim is for the successful person to start in October ready for peak season. Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment. Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application

NIGHT MANAGER – RETAIL REFURBISHMENT Location: Stevenage– travel to retail sites Contract Length: 7 weeks Start Date: 4th October 2026 End Date: 19th November 2026 Rate: £300–£325 per night Working Pattern: Sunday to Thursday – approximately 5–6 night shifts per week Hours: Approximately 10:00pm–5:00am Sector: Food Retail / Retail Refurbishment The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced Night Manager / Site Manager to oversee overnight retail refurbishment works. The project will primarily involve ceiling replacement, requiring a confident site professional capable of managing subcontractors, coordinating trades and ensuring the store is ready for trading following each shift. Key Responsibilities Manage night-shift refurbishment works. Oversee ceiling replacement and associated works. Coordinate subcontractors and multiple trades. Monitor progress and productivity. Ensure health & safety procedures are followed. Manage site logistics and materials. Liaise with store management and project stakeholders. Inspect completed works and monitor quality. Resolve site issues and keep works moving. Complete shift reports and handovers. Maintain a safe and organised working environment.Experience Required Previous experience as a Site Manager, Night Manager or Site Supervisor. Retail fit-out / refurbishment experience. Experience within live operational environments. Strong subcontractor management experience. Ceiling / interior systems experience desirable. SMSTS / SSSTS preferred. CSCS card required. Full UK driving licence. Able to work Sunday–Thursday nights. Willing to travel between multiple retail locations

Freelance Project Manager – Retail Refurbishment Location: Stevenage – Various Retail Sites Contract Length: 12 Weeks Start Date: Monday 21st September 2026 Rate: £350–£375 per day Working Pattern: 5–6 Shifts Per Week Sector: Food Retail / Retail Refurbishment The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for an experienced Freelance Project Manager to support a 12-week refurbishment programme across live food-retail environments. The project will primarily involve ceiling replacement works, requiring a hands-on Project Manager who can coordinate site activities, subcontractors and trades while ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme. This would suit a Project Manager, Site Manager or Construction Manager with a strong background in retail fit-out, refurbishment, maintenance or construction, particularly someone experienced in working within live operational environments. Key Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day delivery of ceiling replacement and associated refurbishment works. Coordinate subcontractors, trades and site teams. Plan and sequence works around an operational retail environment. Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. Monitor progress against programme and identify potential delays or issues. Coordinate labour, materials and site requirements. Manage site logistics while minimising disruption to the trading environment. Ensure RAMS, permits and relevant site documentation are in place. Carry out regular site inspections and monitor workmanship. Manage and resolve day-to-day site issues. Liaise with site management and key stakeholders. Provide regular progress updates. Ensure projects are completed within agreed timescales and specification.Experience Required Proven experience as a Project Manager, Site Manager, Construction Manager or similar. Strong background in retail fit-out, refurbishment, refit, maintenance or construction. Experience working within live/operational environments is highly desirable. Proven experience managing subcontractors and multiple trades. Strong understanding of construction programmes, site coordination and health & safety. Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills. Ability to work independently and take ownership of project delivery. Comfortable working 5–6 shifts per week. Available to start Monday 21st September 2026. Previous experience with ceiling replacement, suspended ceilings, internal refurbishment or similar works would be advantageous

The Digital Trading Manager will own the e‑commerce sales channel, operating across both Retail and Trade (B2B) customers. The manager will work closely with the Digital Product Manager and lead the Ecommerce Coordinator to ensure campaigns are executed with excellence across all digital touchpoin

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Job Title: Assistant Warehouse Manager Salary: £32,000 to £37,000 per annum Working Hours: Mon to Fri (7am – 4pm or 8am – 5pm) Location: Letchworth About the role Our Client is looking for a hands-on Assistant Warehouse Manager to support the day-to-day running of our w

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We are also keen to decrease occupational segregation and so encourage women to apply for managerial posts and/or roles in which they are underrepresented. It is also a requirement that the reference from your current or most recent employer is from an appropriate senior manager and it is not a refe

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