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As an Accounts Payable Clerk, you will play a crucial role in managing the company's supplier payments and relationships as part of the Transactional Services team. • Reviewing and processing of supplier invoices and credits on Microsoft Dynamics Business Central system., • Working with the Supply Chain department to resolve invoice queries., • Obtaining and reconciliation of supplier statements., • Building and providing professional but friendly working relationships with our supplier’s finance departments as well as internal stakeholders/teams., • Preparing payment runs., • Allocating Direct Debit payments., • Fulfilling any other duties as requested by your manager., • Accounts Payable experience is essential., • Use of Microsoft applications including Teams, Outlook, Word and Excel., • Ability to work in an efficient and accurate manner and complete tasks to a tight deadline, • Organised, self-motivated, and able to plan time effectively, • Excellent communication skills and is good at building professional but friendly relationships over the phone We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package. Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners. We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy. Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK’s major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater. We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer. We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment – we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.

The Invoice Query Clerk is responsible for investigating, managing, and resolving supplier invoice queries to ensure invoices can be processed accurately and paid within agreed terms. The role acts as a key link between suppliers, Accounts Payable, Procurement, Supply Chain, and operational teams, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies while supporting continuous improvement across the Purchase-to-Pay process. Invoice Query Management • Receive, log, and prioritise invoice queries from suppliers, Accounts Payable teams, and internal stakeholders., • Investigate invoice discrepancies including:, • Missing purchase orders, • Incorrect pricing, • Quantity variances, • Goods receipt issues, • Approval queries, • Track all queries through to resolution and maintain accurate records., • Ensure service levels and resolution times are achieved. Supplier & Stakeholder Communication, • Build professional and effective relationships with suppliers and internal departments., • Act as the primary contact for invoice-related queries., • Communicate regularly with suppliers regarding query status and expected resolution times., • Escalate complex or aged queries where necessary. Process Resolution, • Work closely with Procurement, Supply Chain, Operational Teams, and Accounts Payable to resolve invoice issues., • Verify supporting documentation and approvals., • Assist with obtaining retrospective purchase order approvals where required., • Ensure resolved queries are returned promptly to Accounts Payable for processing. Reporting & Analysis, • Maintain accurate query logs and records., • Perform root cause analysis on recurring issues., • Identify trends and recommend process improvements., • Support management reporting on query volumes, ageing, and resolution performance. Continuous Improvement, • Support P2P process improvement initiatives., • Promote supplier compliance with purchase order and invoicing requirements., • Contribute to reducing invoice exceptions and improving first-time match rates. Essential • Experience within Accounts Payable, Invoice Query, Finance Administration, or Pur-chase-to-Pay environments., • Strong problem-solving and investigative skills., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities., • Good attention to detail and accuracy., • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines., • Competent in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams, and other Microsoft Office applications., • Experience working with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, SAP, Oracle, or similar. Desirable, • Experience using OCR or invoice automation platforms., • Knowledge of procurement and purchase order processes., • Experience working with query tracking or workflow management systems We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package. Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners. We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy. Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK’s major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater. We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer. We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment – we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.

Head of Buying - WomenswearManchester | Competitive salary + bonusAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Womenswear to join a hugely reputable fashion brand with serious growth plans.This is a senior buying appointment with genuine ownership. We're looking for someone with the commercial instinct, product confidence and fashion authority to take the womenswear proposition to the next level.You'll be joining a business where decisions are made quickly, ideas are encouraged and senior leaders are closely connected to the product. If you're someone who thrives in that kind of environment, this could be a particularly exciting next move.The opportunity:Take full ownership of the womenswear strategy and product direction.Build ranges that are commercially strong, relevant and highly desirable.Set the direction of the seasonal offer and identify key growth opportunities.Work closely with Design, Merchandising and Product Development to bring the vision to life.Use sales performance, customer insight, market trends and competitor analysis to inform decisions.Build strong supplier and brand relationships to maximise product opportunities.Lead and develop the womenswear buying team.Present and influence at senior level, helping shape wider business strategy.About you:Experienced womenswear Buyer operating at Senior Buyer / Head of Buying level.Strong branded fashion experience is essential.Commercially sharp with excellent product instinct.A strong fashion eye and high taste level - you know what good looks like.Confident building ranges rather than simply buying to a predetermined formula.Comfortable working at pace and making decisions quickly.A natural leader who enjoys developing people and raising the performance of a team.Ambitious, entrepreneurial and motivated by seeing your decisions translate into results.Confident working closely with senior leadership and having an opinion.If you're looking for a role where your commercial judgement, fashion eye and ambition can genuinely make a difference, this is one worth talking about.BH37100TPBN1_UKTJ

Mechanical Estimator (MEP)£55,000 - £65,000 + Company Bonus + Hybrid Working + Career Progression + Training & Development + Early Finish Friday + Company BenefitsManchester - HybridAre you a Mechanical Estimator from an MEP or Building Services background looking to become a key technical specialist within a growing business, where you'll have the autonomy to lead major tenders, influence project success, and progress into management?This well-established MEP contractor has been delivering high-quality engineering solutions for over 60 years and continues to grow across the UK. Working across the Commercial, Healthcare, Education, Life Sciences, Heritage, Hospitality and Residential sectors, the company delivers complex mechanical and electrical projects from concept through to completion. Due to continued expansion, they are looking to add a Mechanical Estimator to strengthen their pre-construction team.In this role, you will take ownership of mechanical tenders from initial enquiry through to project handover. You'll prepare detailed cost estimates from drawings and specifications, obtain competitive supplier and subcontractor quotations, identify value engineering opportunities, assess commercial risk, and work closely with clients and internal teams to secure major MEP projects.This role would suit a Mechanical Estimator from an MEP or Building Services background looking to become a key part of a growing business, working on high-value projects while progressing into a senior or management position.The Role:Prepare mechanical estimates and manage tenders from enquiry through to handoverProduce detailed take-offs from drawings, specifications and cost plansObtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotationsIdentify value engineering opportunities and commercial risksLiaise with clients, suppliers and internal project teams throughout the tender processThe Person:Mechanical EstimatorMEP or Building Services backgroundExperience producing tender submissions and mechanical cost estimatesExperience using Trimble, Amtech or similar estimating softwareCommutable to ManchesterReference: BBBH26212AMechanical, Estimator, MEP, Building Services, Mechanical, Estimating, Tendering, HVAC, Plumbing, Cost Estimator, Take-Offs, Value Engineering, Commercial, Trimble, Amtech, Manchester, Greater Manchester, North West, Bolton, Stockport, OldhamIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications and skill set.Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept our Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers.TPBN1_UKTJ

Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service.VolkerStevin is recruiting a number of Sub Agents to support the delivery of current and future projects across the United Utilities AMP8 Framework.This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering essential water and wastewater infrastructure projects that will benefit communities across the region. Working as part of a collaborative project team, you'll help deliver safe, high-quality construction solutions while developing your career within a leading infrastructure business.The RoleAs a Sub Agent, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and successful delivery of construction works on assigned projects or sections of larger schemes. Reporting to the Project Manager and Contracts Manager, you'll lead site activities, coordinate civil engineering and MEICA installation works, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, and to the highest quality standards.Key Responsibilities:Lead and manage site operations throughout the construction phase.Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all SHEQ requirements, company procedures, and industry legislation.Produce, review, and monitor RAMS, ITPs, Site Management Plans, and Environmental Control Plans.Manage temporary works, lifting operations, excavation activities, and site authorisations.Identify and manage project risks, opportunities, and changes, escalating where required.Monitor and manage construction programmes and short-term look-ahead plans.Coordinate site activities through regular planning and progress meetings.Manage subcontractors and supply chain partners from pre-start through to completion.Support procurement, labour, and plant planning to ensure effective project delivery.Build strong relationships with United Utilities representatives, operational teams, and key project stakeholders.Produce weekly progress reports and maintain accurate project records, including as-built documentation.Drive quality standards and ensure timely closure of defects, NCRs, and outstanding works.Coordinate design deliverables, provide constructability input, and support technical query resolution.Support successful project commissioning, handover, and close-out activities.What We're Looking For:We're looking for motivated construction professionals who are passionate about delivering infrastructure projects safely and efficiently.You will ideally have:Experience in a Sub Agent, Site Agent, Senior Engineer, or similar role.A background within civil engineering, utilities, water, wastewater, or infrastructure projects.Strong knowledge of health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multidisciplinary construction activities.Excellent communication, planning, and stakeholder management skills.The ability to identify and manage project risks, opportunities, and change.A proactive and collaborative approach to project delivery.Why Join VolkerStevin?At VolkerStevin, you'll be part of a business delivering some of the UK's most important infrastructure projects. You'll have the opportunity to work on long-term AMP8 programmes, collaborate with experienced industry professionals, and develop your career within a company that values safety, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.If you're ready to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of water infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.Apply now to join VolkerStevin as a Sub Agent on the United Utilities AMP8 Framework.About youPerforming the role of a temporary works supervisor / co-ordinator and exposure to implementing temporary works solutions.Management of safe systems of works and quality management.Management of Permit to Excavate, Permit to Load and Strike and Services coordination.Excellent IT knowledge including use of AUTOCAD and Microsoft suite.Degree/HNC, or equivalent, in civil engineering.Previous experience at Sub Agent / Agent level.Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to conclusion.Focused on driving value out of design and improving on subcontractor tendered costs.Ability to track, monitor and manage commercial and quality change events.Full Driving Licence.If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.Why work with us?VolkerStevin is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerStevin are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.We offer a range of benefits, including:Competitive salaryCompetitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthdayOption to buy additional annual leavePrivate medical carePensionLife AssuranceCycle to Work schemeShopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discountsTraining and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based trainingFamily friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefitsEmployee AssistanceFlexible working opportunitiesprogrammeMental health, physical health, and financial support24/7 Virtual GP serviceFairness, inclusion and respectWe believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.If you need support with your application, please contact us atAdditional informationNote for Recruitment Agencies:Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directedVolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.#LI-DL1TPBN1_UKTJ

BUYING ASSISTANT | ONLINE RETAILER ACROSS UK & US | 5 DAYS IN OFFICE | WOMENSWEAR AND MENSWEARJoin a growing premium retailer where you'll play a key role in supporting the Buying team throughout the product lifecycle. Working closely with Buyers, suppliers and internal teams, you'll help ensure products are ordered, tracked and delivered on time while keeping product information accurate and up to date.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within Buying in a fast-paced retail environment.The RoleRaise, issue and maintain purchase orders across multiple product categories.Support the management of seasonal ranges, ensuring product, pricing and delivery information is accurate.Liaise with suppliers to manage order confirmations, delivery schedules and product information.Request and coordinate product imagery, size guides and marketing assets.Work closely with Operations, Ecommerce, Marketing and Finance to ensure products are ready for launch.Support the resolution of stock, delivery and supplier queries.Attend showroom appointments and trade events where required.Assist with ad hoc projects and identify opportunities to improve buying processes.About YouPrevious experience in a Buying Assistant, Merchandising Assistant or similar retail head office role.Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.Confident working with numbers and proficient in Microsoft Excel.Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.Able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.Proactive, eager to learn and passionate about product, with a genuine interest in developing a career in Buying.BH36986TPBN1_UKTJ

Health Safety Environmental Facilities Manager \n Manchester \n Highly competitive plus car allowance and benefits \n \n Following a period of incredible growth my client, a supplier of consumables to the retail industry, now has an excellent opportunity for a HSEF Manager to join their team in Manchester. \n \n Our client offers a generous salary, market leading benefits and excellent career progression opportunities. \n \n Role Purpose: \n \n To ensure that the Company is compliant with current Health, Safety and Environment legislation. To actively promote Health and Safety in the workplace. To manage Operational facilities and ensure the working environment charter is adhered to. Assure the effective functioning of a facility to provide an efficient and safe working environment for employees and their activities by using best business practices to manage resources, services and processes to meet the needs of the company. \n \n Key Accountabilities: \n \n\n • Ensure legal compliance across Health, Safety and Environmental requirements, including the effective implementation of policies and Global Standards.\n, • Lead and coordinate internal and external EHS audits, including annual EHS audits, and lead the achievement and ongoing maintenance of ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 accreditation.\n, • Provide leadership and oversight of company facilities management, including ownership of business continuity planning and effective budget management\n, • Act as the appointed competent person for Health, Safety and Environmental matters across the site(s), providing professional advice and assurance to the Leadership Team.\n, • Lead the management of facilities suppliers and service contracts, ensuring appropriate HSEF standards, performance, cost control, and contractual compliance are maintained.\n\n \n \n Duties include: \n\n • To be responsible for leading investigating Health and Safety Accidents/ near misses within the company and supporting any inspections and enforcements as required.\n, • To provide on a monthly basis Health and Safety Stats (Lost Time Accidents/ RIDDOR) to the Management Team along with trend analysis and recommendations for future improvements.\n, • To make recommendations on how to reduce accidents and incidents in the workplace.\n, • To analyse Employer Liability Claims and to make recommendations.\n, • To advise on HSE training requirements with the Operations Trainer to deliver “Tool Box” talks.\n, • To ensure that all are required H & S and Environmental data is inputted into the system.\n, • Work with the sustainability team to deliver our environmental objectives as per the plan defined by the team.\n, • Promoting a culture of safety within the workplace, which will enhance EHS standards and awareness e.g. campaigns, awards, competitions.\n, • Maintain HSE policies and procedures and ensure that all managers, supervisors and staff are fully trained and comply with both statutory and corporate requirements.\n, • Advise management team on the appropriate interpretation and likely impact of developments in legislation and best practice.\n, • Co-ordinate the provision of HSEF input to budget, new capital projects and refurbishment programmes.\n, • Respond to emergency situations or other urgent issues involving the HSE and facility from a reactive perspective but proactively create an emergency preparedness plan e.g. testing, drills, scenario planning to ensure we can take any learnings and implement\n, • Monitoring compliance within the operation on training e.g. Completion of MHE refreshers – highlighting and escalating any gaps as required.\n\n \n The successful candidate will be highly experienced in a senior Health, Safety & Facilities role and will hold a NEBOSH diploma. \n \n Candidates from a logistics background will be of particular interest but we are also keen to hear from candidates from manufacturing, distribution, etc. \n \n Apply online or for further information contact one of our specialist consultants quoting reference number: NJR16696 \n

Your new companyHays are delighted to be partnering with a leading FTSE-listed organisation to recruit a Dutch Speaking Accountant. This is an exciting opportunity to join a globally recognised business with a strong international presence and a reputation for developing and retaining top finance talent. Offering a fully remote working arrangement, excellent benefits package and bonus scheme, this role would suit a qualified or part-qualified accountant looking to develop their career within a fast-paced, multinational environment. \n Your new roleReporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in supporting the financial accounting operations of the Dutch business unit, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements. Responsibilities will include managing the period-end close process, supporting internal and external audits, assisting with budgeting and forecasting activities, processing supplier invoices and payment runs, maintaining financial records, reconciling bank accounts and general ledger balances, and ensuring the integrity of financial data. You will work closely with operational stakeholders across the business, acting as a trusted finance contact for financial management queries while contributing to projects and continuous improvements to finance processes, controls and reporting standards. \n What you'll need to succeed \n\n • Fluent Dutch and English language skills, both written and verbal\n, • Previous experience within a financial accounting or management accounting role\n, • Strong knowledge of month-end processes and reconciliations\n, • Strong Excel and systems skills\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities\n, • A proactive and detail-oriented approach to work\n\n What you'll get in returnYou'll be joining a highly successful FTSE-listed business that genuinely invests in its people, offering a competitive salary of up to £65,000, an attractive annual bonus scheme and the flexibility of remote working. The organisation promotes an excellent work-life balance through flexible working arrangements, alongside a generous holiday entitlement and a competitive pension package.This is an outstanding opportunity to build your career within a globally recognised business, where you'll have access to ongoing development, exposure to international finance operations and clear opportunities for progression. In addition, you'll benefit from a comprehensive benefits package, a collaborative and supportive culture, and the chance toWhat you need to do nowIf 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 on your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited 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 hays.co.uk

Axon Moore are delighted to be working with a rapidly growing business in Manchester city centre, to appoint a Management Accountant to the team. The business has grown consistently year on year and continues to scale rapidly. They are looking to build a finance team who will drive the business forward by delivering meaningful insight to help the wider business make better decisions and this role is a key part of that.You'll report to the Head of Finance, taking ownership of the month-end process whilst helping to build reporting, controls and systems to gear up for the next period of growth. This role offers a genuine opportunity to grow into a future Finance Manager or Finance Business Partner position as the business continues to expand.Salary & Benefits£45-55k DOE, hybrid working 3 days in the office, early finish Fridays, central Manchester location, 2 weeks Christmas close down, Medicash, Pension, 24 days holiday plus banks.Key Responsibilities\n\n • Own the month-end close process, preparing accurate monthly management accounts, journals, accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations and management reporting.\n, • Ensure accurate revenue recognition, review COGS, manufacturing margins, inventory movements and project profitability to support reliable financial reporting.\n, • Produce insightful financial analysis and reporting on business performance, revenue streams, sales, margins and operational trends to support decision-making.\n, • Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Consultancy and Operations teams to improve financial visibility and provide commercial insight into projects and business performance.\n, • Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning through robust analysis and performance monitoring.\n, • Manage cash flow forecasting, daily cash reporting, supplier payment proposals and treasury activities while monitoring key working capital metrics.\n, • Oversee inventory accounting, including WIP and GRNI reconciliations, investigate stock variances and strengthen inventory controls and costing accuracy.\n, • Lead finance compliance activities, including VAT returns, payroll support, year-end audit, statutory reporting and R&D tax claim preparation.\n, • Drive continuous improvement of finance processes, systems, controls and reporting to support scalability and business growth.\n, • Support, coach and develop junior finance team members while working closely with the Head of Finance to enhance financial understanding across the wider business.\nEssential Requirements\n\n, • Nearly or fully qualified ACCA/CIMA\n, • 3+ experience preparing monthly management accounts in an SME sized business\n, • Experience working within a manufacturing or project-based environment.\n, • Excellent Excel skills and use of Power BI would be beneficial.\n, • Proactive, accountable and comfortable taking ownership from start to finish.\n, • Strong commercial awareness and analytical capability\n, • building relationships with non-finance stakeholders.\n, • Naturally curious with strong attention to detail.\nFor more information, contact Harriett Busby at Axon Moore.INDFIN

Mechanical Design / Process Design EngineerManchester, UKAbout EdinaEstablished in 1985, Edina is a leading international power generation specialist, delivering low-carbon, cost-effective energy and battery storage solutions. Using diverse fuel sources like biogas, natural gas and landfill gas, Edina supports clients in improving energy efficiency, reducing emissions and achieving net zero goals.With over 230 employees and global operations, Edina combines innovative technology, in-house manufacturing and strong customer values, sustainability, flexibility and integrity to provide reliable, tailored power solutions and exceptional after-sales support across public and industrial sectors.At the core of our operations is a commitment to excellence and responsibility. We foster a culture where safety is paramount, and our company values guide every decision we make:People – Our staff are our core asset. Individually and collectively, they are critical to the success of our vision.Organisation – We are engaged, loyal, and accountable in achieving our goals.Work – Working safely is not just a policy, it is our responsibility.Ethics – We embrace honesty, integrity, and respect, doing the right thing every time.Reputation – We strive for excellence in our processes, enabling us to achieve best-in-class industry standards.Joining Edina means being part of a global team that values innovation, collaboration and personal growth, where your contribution helps shape a sustainable future.We are currently looking for a Mechanical Design / Process Design Engineer to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis.The Benefits- Competitive salary- 25 days’ annual leave plus local Statutory Holidays- Enhanced Holiday Entitlement based on length of service- Company pension scheme with an attractive employer contribution percentage- Private healthcare scheme- Life Insurance- Employee Assistance Programme- Cycle to Work Scheme- Career development opportunities- Continued investment in employee training to further enhance knowledge, expertise and creativityThis is a career-defining opportunity for a mechanical engineer with experience in technical management and the development of energy projects to join our forward-thinking organisation.With exposure to CHP, Tri-Generation and Battery Energy Storage projects, this role offers technical depth, variety and the chance to continually expand your expertise across innovative energy technologies.In return for your expertise, you will be supported by our strong in-house capabilities, collaborative project teams and ongoing investment in training and development.So, if you are looking for a role where your designs move the dial on efficiency, sustainability and innovation, we would love to hear from you.The RoleAs a Mechanical Design / Process Design Engineer, you will lead the mechanical design of our energy projects.You will be helping to create some of the most innovative and sophisticated energy solutions available, producing megawatt-capable products that save on energy costs and deliver energy utilisation of up to 95%.Producing detailed engineering documentation, you will support the successful delivery of Combined Heat and Power (CHP), Tri Generation, and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) installations from initial concept through to commissioning and operation.Working closely with the Design Manager, you will generate specifications, process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, and functional and technical design documents, and oversee the design of mechanical systems.You will also perform safety assessments, carry out pipe and pump sizing calculations, and co-ordinate CAD design activities to ensure quality and timely delivery.Additionally, you will:- Liaise with project managers, suppliers, and clients- Assist with project budgeting and cost-effective design delivery- Manage supplier performance and sign off in line with project quality plans- Provide on-site technical support, including layout surveys and troubleshootingAboutYouTo be considered as a Mechanical Design / Process Design Engineer, you will need:- To hold a minimum qualification of HNC/D or degree qualified in mechanical engineering or equivalent, with a focus on power generation- To have a minimum of five years’ experience in successful technical management and development of Energy Projects- To be a competent Mechanical Engineer with experience in power generation, pipework, and ventilation design, CDM and health & safety- To have effective IT skills and be competent in the use of Microsoft Office packages and experience using AutoCAD 3D or equivalent- To hold a full, current driving licenceHours of work: Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 5.00pm and Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm.The closing date for applications is 4.00pm on Monday, 31st August 2026.Other organisations may call this role Mechanical Engineer, Project Design Engineer, Mechanical Systems Engineer, Energy Projects Design Engineer, Mechanical Project Engineer, M&E Engineer, M&E Design Engineer, Technical Design Engineer, or Mechanical Design Specialist.Edina is an equal opportunities employer.So, if you are ready to design the future of low-carbon energy as a Mechanical Design / Process Design Engineer, please apply via the button shown. 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Manufacturing Engineer \n Salary: £45,000–£50,000 plus pension and benefitsLocation: StockportType: Permanent, full-time \n Are you a Manufacturing Engineer with strong experience in NPI or NPD and a good understanding of Design for Manufacture and Design for Assembly? \n Our client is an established manufacturing business looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to support new product introduction, engineering change and production improvement activity. \n Working across design, quality, procurement, suppliers and operations, you will help turn product designs into practical, efficient and reliable manufacturing solutions. This is a varied role with a strong focus on NPI/NPD, production readiness and supplier collaboration. Job Description \n Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Supporting NPI and NPD projects from concept through to production\n, • Reviewing designs using DFM and DFA principles\n, • Identifying manufacturing risks and recommending practical solutions\n, • Coordinating trials, validation and production-readiness activity\n, • Supporting the introduction of new processes, equipment and production tooling\n, • Working with suppliers to resolve technical issues and improve performance\n, • Reviewing engineering drawings, CAD information and technical specifications\n, • Supporting engineering change processes\n, • Investigating production issues and leading root cause analysis\n, • Working with quality, procurement, supply chain and operations to improve cost, quality and efficiency\n Person Specification \n We are looking for someone with: \n\n • Experience in manufacturing, production, NPI or NPD engineering\n, • Strong involvement in taking products from design through to manufacture\n, • A thorough understanding of DFM and DFA\n, • The ability to interpret engineering drawings and CAD information\n, • Experience working with cross-functional teams and external suppliers\n, • Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills\n, • An HNC, HND or equivalent engineering qualification\n\n Tooling experience would be highly beneficial, particularly where this has involved specification, trials, validation, supplier-held tooling or production readiness. \n Experience with PPAP, supplier audits, engineering change control, cost modelling or Lean manufacturing would also be advantageous. Why Apply? \n This is a good opportunity to join an established manufacturing business in a role offering: \n\n • £45,000–£50,000 salary\n, • Company pension and additional benefits\n, • Involvement in NPI and NPD projects\n, • The chance to influence manufacturability at an early stage\n, • Broad exposure across engineering, operations, quality and supply chain\n, • A permanent, site-based position in Bredbury, Stockport\n\n This role may suit candidates currently working as a Manufacturing Engineer, NPI Engineer, NPD Engineer, Production Engineer or Process Engineer. \n To apply, please submit your CV by clicking on the relevant links. If successful, you will be contacted by one of our consultants within three working days. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we expect to receive, if you do not hear from us within this time, you should presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. \n Grassroots Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency and a recruitment business in respect of this vacancy.

Contracts Advisor – Risk & Compliance UK Wide HybridWe're working with a brilliant leading national UK law firm that is looking to appoint a Contracts Advisor into its established Risk & Compliance team.This is a fantastic opportunity for a contracts professional who enjoys working at the intersection of commercial contracts, legal risk and regulatory compliance, and wants to take ownership of a broad portfolio of client and supplier agreements.You'll work closely with Partners, senior stakeholders, Procurement and the wider Risk & Compliance function, providing practical, commercially focused advice and helping the firm manage contractual and regulatory risk.The Role?As Contracts Advisor, you'll have a particular focus on client contracts and engagement terms\n\n • Reviewing, drafting and negotiating client engagement terms, contracts and agreements\n, • Advising on outside counsel guidelines, panel terms, engagement letters and standard terms of business\n, • Identifying and assessing legal, regulatory and commercial risks within contracts\n, • Advising stakeholders on departures from standard contractual positions and supporting the relevant approval processes\n, • Working closely with Procurement on supplier contracts and terms of service\n, • Acting as a trusted advisor to Partners and internal stakeholders on contractual and compliance queries\n, • Maintaining and developing contract precedents, playbooks, guidance and contract databases\n, • Keeping up to date with regulatory developments and market practice\n, • Providing clear, practical and commercially focused advice that enables the business to move forward\nThis is a high-profile role with excellent exposure across the firm, offering the opportunity to become a key point of contact for contractual matters.About You?We're keen to speak with candidates who have experience in contract review, contract advisory or contract negotiation, whether that's within a law firm, professional services environment or another regulated sector.You could come from a background such as:\n\n, • Legal Contracts\n, • Commercial Contracts\n, • Contract Management\n, • Risk & Compliance\n, • Legal Operations\n, • In-house Legal\n, • Professional Services\nYou'll ideally have experience with client engagement terms and/or supplier contracts, alongside an understanding of the regulatory or risk considerations that can sit within commercial agreements.\n\n, • Commercially minded and pragmatic\n, • Confident identifying and managing contractual risk\n, • Comfortable advising senior stakeholders\n, • Strong in contract drafting, review and negotiation\n, • Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities\n, • An excellent communicator, both written and verbal\n, • Proactive and comfortable working independently\nExperience within a law firm or another highly regulated environment would be advantageous, but isn't essentialWhat's in it for you?This is a great opportunity to join a high-performing Risk & Compliance function within a progressive and commercially focused national law firm.You'll have the opportunity to work on a varied range of contracts, gain significant exposure to senior stakeholders and play a key role in supporting the firm's commercial and regulatory objectives.Hybrid working - 2 days in officeMedical Insurance Pension Scheme 25 days annual leave - rising with length of service Life Assurance Season ticket loansEmployee Assistance programmeInterested?Know someone great?Reach out, let's have a confidential conversation - ....#Contracts #ContractManager #ContractsAdvisor #LegalContracts #CommercialContracts #RiskAndCompliance #LegalJobs #LawFirmJobs #ComplianceJobs #UKJobs #LegalRecruitment #ContractNegotiation #LegalRisk

Manufacturing Engineer \n\n • Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time\n, • Location: Manchester\n, • Salary: £40,000- £50,000\n\n An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Engineer to join a forward-thinking engineering and manufacturing business. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys improving processes, driving efficiencies, and working closely with production, quality, and design teams to deliver world-class manufacturing performance. \n Day-to-day of the role: \n Process Improvement & Manufacturing Development \n\n • Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes.\n, • Design and implement process flows and production layouts to maximise efficiency.\n, • Analyse production workflows and identify opportunities for process and cost improvements.\n\n Production Support \n\n • Provide technical support to production teams and resolve manufacturing challenges.\n, • Work collaboratively with shop-floor personnel to identify and implement practical solutions.\n, • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards across manufacturing operations.\n\n Equipment & Tooling \n\n • Specify, select, and oversee the installation of new manufacturing equipment.\n, • Maintain and improve existing production and testing equipment to enhance productivity.\n, • Design and source fixtures and tooling to support manufacturing requirements.\n\n Cost Reduction & Lean Manufacturing \n\n • Analyse manufacturing costs and identify opportunities to reduce expenditure.\n, • Drive lean manufacturing initiatives to minimise waste and improve operational efficiency.\n, • Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to optimise material usage and supplier solutions.\n\n Documentation & Continuous Improvement \n\n • Produce and maintain manufacturing documentation, SOPs, work instructions, and process flow diagrams.\n, • Ensure process changes are accurately documented and communicated.\n, • Lead continuous improvement projects and training initiatives across production teams.\n\n Required Skills & Qualifications \n\n • Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.\n, • Significant experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, or a similar environment.\n, • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and production systems.\n, • Experience using CAD software such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks.\n, • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.\n, • Excellent problem-solving, organisational, and project management skills.\n, • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across departments.\n, • Knowledge of quality systems such as ISO 9001.\n, • Permanent right to work in the UK.\n\n Benefits \n\n • Opportunity to work within an innovative engineering and manufacturing environment.\n, • Play a key role in driving operational excellence and business improvement.\n, • Exposure to the latest manufacturing technologies and engineering solutions.\n, • Collaborative culture with opportunities for professional growth and development.\n, • Chance to make a tangible impact on manufacturing performance, efficiency, and sustainability initiatives.\n\n To apply for this Manufacturing Engineer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.

Are you a Fire sprinkler PM used to working to time sales and budgets? \n I am looking for a sprinkler project manager to join a growing weel known company ion the fire industry. \n What you will be doing \n\n • Leading project Initiation/handover meetings with all stakeholders including Sales, Design, QS.\n, • Production and maintenance of project programme.\n, • Communication with clients throughout the life of a project.\n, • Maintenance of central project file records.\n, • Attendance at internal project Cost To Complete (CTC) meetings.\n, • Completion and submission to relevant stakeholders of all end-of-project documentation e.g. O&M, As-Fitted Drawings, Certification.\n, • Ensuring installers are adequately briefed, are competent & qualified to fulfill all project requirements.\n, • Raising PORs using authorised Tier 1 suppliers.\n, • Supporting and managing of on-site resources ensuring all issues are resolved and the programme maintained.\n, • Participating with internal & third party audits.\n, • Identifying, recording & ensuring the resolution of any supplier generated non-conformities.\n, • Consulting with subject matter experts where required.\n, • Management of material and labour costs.\n, • Identification and invoicing of variations to contract.\n, • Raising of final accounts.\n, • Undertaking & recording on-site inspections in accordance with EHS001 scheduled frequency.\n, • Facilitating on-site toolbox talks.\n, • Completion of all H&S related documentation Inc. RAMs, attendance sheets etc.\n\n What we will need from you (all essential) \n\n • Working knowledge of BS EN 12845 & LPS1048 Schemes.\n, • Working knowledge of engineering drawings.\n, • LPCB Testing & Commissioning Module 2 Competent.\n, • LPCB Site Inspection Module 1 Competent.\n, • Familiarity with the principles of Prince 2 project management methodologies.\n, • Experience in managing complex, large budget projects in the construction industry.\n, • Practiced at management of on-site labour & resources.\n, • Valid SMSTS & CSCS Card Holder.\n, • Knowledge of CDM Management Principles.\n, • Extensive knowledge of production of project documentation eg. RAMs, Quality Plans, Project Plans, Cost Sheets (CTC), Trackers.\n, • Familiarity with all standard MS office applications\n, • Commercial acumen - Identifies and maximises project cost savings.\n\n What you can expect in return \n\n • Salary Range competitive and negotiable depending on experience.\n, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and opportunity to buy 5 days.\n, • Contributory company pension scheme\n, • Life Assurance\n, • £5k Car Allowance\n, • Private medical scheme\n, • Hours: 36.5 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 8.45 – 16.40, Friday 8.45 – 4pm)\n\n

Location: Stockport, Hybrid - 4 days in officeSalary: £27,000 per annumAbout UsOur client is a specialist organisation working across the elections, technology and print sectors , helping customers deliver secure and well-managed electoral processes.As the business continues to grow, they are looking for a detail-oriented and customer-focused Account Executive to join their Client Services team. This is an opportunity to build a career within a specialist environment where organisation, accuracy and reliability are highly valued.The RoleWe're looking for an Account Executive - Full-Service Elections to help coordinate and deliver a variety of customer election projects.You'll be involved throughout the process, from taking the initial customer brief through to supporting nominations, ballot processing and post-election activity. You'll work closely with customers, Account Managers, Administrators, suppliers and internal teams to make sure projects are delivered accurately and within agreed deadlines.This would suit someone who enjoys a busy, varied role, is naturally organised and takes pride in getting the detail right.Key ResponsibilitiesWork with customers to understand their requirements and ensure accurate project briefs are prepared.Coordinate and monitor online election projects through their various stages.Check nomination information and ensure processes are completed accurately.Support ballot processing and assist with voting-related queries.Keep project information, records and documentation up to date.Coordinate information between customers, internal teams and external suppliers.Help Account Managers and Administrators manage competing priorities and deadlines.Maintain professional and responsive communication with customers.Take part in post-election reviews, capturing feedback and identifying areas for improvement.Raise supplier requests and obtain pricing in line with company procedures.Assist with checking invoices and ensuring billing information is accurate.Provide general support across the Full-Service Elections team when required.About YouWe're looking for someone who is organised, dependable and comfortable working to tight deadlines . You'll need to enjoy working with detailed information and be confident communicating with a range of people.Ideally, you'll have:Experience in print, technology, elections or another relevant client-focused environment .A background in administration, customer service, account support or project coordination.Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach.Strong written and verbal communication skills.The ability to juggle multiple tasks without losing sight of deadlines.A good understanding of processes and the confidence to raise issues when something doesn't look right.Good commercial awareness and an understanding of supplier pricing, purchasing or invoicing.Good Microsoft Office skills and confidence learning new systems.A proactive and team-focused attitude.Previous elections experience would be beneficial, but training will be provided for the right candidate.What We Offer£27,000 per annumHybrid working with 4 days per week in our Stockport office .The opportunity to develop specialist experience across elections, technology and print.A varied role with exposure to customer management and project delivery.Supportive colleagues and a collaborative working environment.Opportunities to develop your skills and progress within the business.Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.TPBN1_UKTJ

Commercial Manager (Construction / Building Products) £55,000- £65,000 + Bonus + Progression + Company Vehicle + Hybrid work + Company Benefits Manchester Are you a Commercial Manager or similar from a Construction / Building Products background looking for a technical role within a multi-million £ leading manufacturer who are undergoing a period of exciting growth and pride themselves on looking after and developing staff, offering the autonomy to make the role your and to continually progress your career? This leading company produce a range of products for use within the Roofing industry which they sell to a broad client base of clients across the UK, primarily Builders Merchants. They have seen continual growth since their establishment to the point that they have a turnover in excess of £22m and are now looking for a Commercial Manager to support the Operations Director with ongoing workload. In this technical role you will be the go-to person responsible for reviewing and updating existing pricing agreements, relationships with suppliers, and organising existing processes to implement improvements across the board. Further to this you will prepare quotations and business proposals as you touch base with key suppliers and attend meetings to further relationships. This autonomous role would suit a Commercial Manager form a Construction or similar background looking for the chance to make a real impact on a leading business moving from strength-to-strength who offer a performance based bonus and unrivalled progression opportunities. The Role: Review pricing and supplier agreements to update business processes Attend meetings with key clients to renegotiate and further existing relationships Liaise closely with Operations Director and senior members of the Sales team Suggest and implement improvements Prepare business proposals and quotesThe Person: Commercial Manager or similar Construction / Building Products / Builders Merchants background Commutable to ManchesterCommercial, Manager, Sales, Engineer, Consultant, BD, Account, Process, Pricing, Quotations, Construction, Roofing, Builders Merchants, North West, Manchester, Liverpool, Wigan, Bolton, Preston Reference number: BBBH26679 If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited 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 our website

Service Engineer (Field Based)About the CompanyOur client is a leading supplier of CNC machine tools and automation solutions, supporting manufacturers across the UK and Ireland. They work with businesses operating in a wide range of industries, including:AerospacePower GenerationMotorsportOil & GasMedicalAutomotivePrecision EngineeringWith a strong reputation for delivering high-quality CNC machinery alongside exceptional aftersales support, they are looking to expand their field service team with an experienced Service Engineer.The RoleAs a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out planned servicing, preventative maintenance and fault diagnosis on a range of CNC machine tools at customer sites. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established engineering business that invests in its people and offers long-term career development.Key ResponsibilitiesCarry out scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance on CNC machine tools.Diagnose faults and carry out repairs where required.Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, providing a professional service at all times.Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company health and safety procedures.Complete service documentation accurately and communicate technical information internally in line with company quality processes.About YouTime-served engineer with a recognised engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.Based within the Greater Manchester area, with the ability to travel to customer sites across the North of England and occasionally throughout the UK and Ireland.Strong communication and customer service skills.Proactive approach to fault finding and problem solving.Good knowledge of CNC turning and milling machine tools.Previous experience servicing or maintaining CNC machine tools is desirable.Experience with Fanuc, Siemens and/or Heidenhain CNC controls is advantageous.What's on OfferCompetitive salary.Company vehicle.25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.Life assurance.Private health insurance.Employee benefits scheme, including discounts at major retailers and gyms.Ongoing training and career development within a growing engineering business.TPBN1_UKTJ

Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge and an opportunity to work in a fast paced predominantly aerospace supplier with a growing orderbook and portfolio of clients? \n We are looking to appoint a Quality Engineer with industry knowledge and aerospace experience to work as part of our quality team within our sheet metal and assembly business at our Dukinfield (Cheshire) site. \n About us \n The Hyde... \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

An established and growing healthcare-related organisation is seeking a commercially focused Procurement Category Manager to take ownership of a high-value portfolio of medical products and consumables. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to drive category performance, strengthen supplier partnerships, and deliver commercial value within a fast-paced business environment.The OpportunityReporting into the wider commercial function, you will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies, managing supplier performance, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and ensuring a competitive and sustainable product offering. Working cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance teams, you will play a key role in supporting business growth and profitabilityKey ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement category plans aligned to commercial and operational objectives.Manage supplier relationships, ensuring high standards of service, quality, reliability, and value.Lead negotiations on pricing, commercial agreements, rebates, and contract terms.Identify opportunities for cost reduction, margin improvement, and sourcing optimisation.Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer requirements to inform procurement decisions.Support new product introductions, supplier selection processes, and range development initiatives.About YouWe are interested in speaking with candidates who can demonstrate:Experience as a Procurement Category Manager, Category Manager, Senior Buyer, or in a similar procurement/commercial roleExperience working within medical consumables, healthcare products, veterinary products, life sciences, or a related sector.Strong supplier management, sourcing, and negotiation capabilities.Excellent commercial acumen and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.What's on OfferCompetitive salary.Hybrid working arrangement.Generous annual leave allowance.Enhanced family-friendly and wellbeing benefits.Life assurance and healthcare support programmes.Employee discounts and additional financial wellbeing benefits.Recognition programmes and regular social events.This role would suit a commercially driven procurement professional looking to make a visible impact within a growing organisation where they can influence strategic sourcing decisions and contribute directly to business performance.How to ApplyApply now or for more information, feel free to contact Senior Consultant Jess Vernal on or 07823647177.Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidatesTPBN1_UKTJ

Lead Software Engineer - Windows to Linux MigrationLocation: Salford - Hybrid, 3 days/week minimum in officeSalary: Up to £65,000 + BenefitsThe RoleAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, technically-led Software Engineer to join a leading global supplier of industrial equipment to the food and beverage market. This is a genuinely significant project: the business is undertaking a large-scale migration of its core platform from Windows to Linux, and you'll provide the technical leadership to make it happen.This is not a people-management role - it's about technical leadership. You'll be the architect-level authority the team looks to, someone who's been through a Windows-to-Linux migration before and can bring that hard-won experience to guide roughly 30-40 team members through the transition, while remaining genuinely hands-on with the code yourself.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide technical leadership and guidance to a development team currently working in Windows, as they transition to developing for LinuxBring architect-level Linux expertise to shape the platform's technical direction - ideally from having led or been closely involved in a similar migration previouslyGet hands-on with modifying existing C# code to run on Linux, alongside embedded C/C++ developmentLiaise closely with the company's Germany office, who have led the Linux platform project, to ensure alignment between platform and application development - including occasional travel to GermanyWork collaboratively with the applications team leader to develop platform architecture and take full advantage of a Debian-based Linux platformElicit requirements from stakeholders, produce technical specifications and documentationSupport defect identification and resolution alongside the Software Test TeamEssential ExperienceArchitect-level experience with Linux - genuine, hands-on 'been there, done it' migration experience is essentialStrong hands-on embedded Linux background, with proficiency in C/C++Minimum 3 years' commercial object-oriented development experience in a C-like language (C++ or C#)Minimum 5 years' experience developing for embedded Linux systems, with in-depth system architecture knowledgeExperience developing for resource-constrained embedded platformsExperience with git version control on large-scale applicationsComfortable providing technical (not line-management) leadership to a sizeable team while staying hands-on with developmentDesirableExperience modifying or porting C# applications to run on LinuxDevelopment within the Debian ecosystem, including CI/CDExperience with GUI/HMI applications for embedded LinuxFamiliarity with Microsoft Visual Studio, XAML/WPF (MVVM)Agile methodologies such as SAFeKnowledge of M2M protocols (Fieldbus, industrial Ethernet, MQTT)What's on OfferSalary up to £65,000 + benefitsHybrid working, 3 days/week minimum in the Salford officeThe chance to lead a major, high-visibility technical migration on next-generation productsClose collaboration with an international platform development team, including travel to GermanyIf you've genuinely led a Windows-to-Linux migration before and want to bring that experience to a business investing seriously in its next-generation platform, we'd love to hear from you.TPBN1_UKTJ

Business Development Executive (Floristry / Wholesale) \n £40,000 - £53,000 + Commission + 33 Days Holiday + Flexible Hours + Laptop + Phone + Pension + Full Autonomy \n Fully Remote \n Are you a Business Development Executive with experience in wholesale floristry looking to join a global market leader where you'll have full autonomy to grow new business, manage key customer relationships and directly increase your earnings through a generous commission structure? \n This global supplier provides sustainable and cost-effective products to florists across the UK and internationally. With an excellent reputation for customer service and quality, they continue to expand their market presence and are looking for a Business Development Executive to drive new business opportunities while nurturing long-term customer relationships. \n In this role, you will be responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities within the floristry wholesale market, introducing new products to customers, managing existing accounts and ensuring sales targets are achieved. Working remotely with complete autonomy, you will collaborate with the Sales Manager to support the continued growth of the business. \n This role would suit a Business Development Executive, Sales Executive or similar with experience in wholesale floristry who is looking for a fully remote position offering complete autonomy, an excellent commission structure and the opportunity to play a key role within a globally successful business. \n The Role: Generate new business opportunities and develop new customer relationships Introduce new products and promote the company's product range Manage existing customer accounts and build long-term client relationships Achieve sales targets and support continued business growth \n The Person: Business Development Executive, Sales Executive, Business Development Manager or similar Background in wholesale floristry* Looking for a fully remote role \n Reference: BBBH26598A \n Business Development Executive, Business Development Manager, Sales Executive, Account Manager, Field Sales, Wholesale, Floristry, Flowers, Floral, Horticulture, B2B Sales, Remote, Home Based, National Sales \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. \n We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications and skill set. \n Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited 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 our website.

Are you an experienced sourcing or category professional with expertise in packaging, print and POS? We're looking for a Category Specialist to join our European Sourcing team and help deliver commercial value, supplier innovation, and sustainable sourcing solutions for some of the world's leading brands.TMS Global, part of DS Smith, is a global leader in sustainable packaging and retail solutions. Operating in 97 markets with a team of 300+ across APAC, LATAM, EMEA and North America, we partner with leading global brands to deliver innovative print, packaging, and display solutions.As Category Specialist, you'll be the category expert for print, packaging and POS, responsible for identifying sourcing opportunities, developing supplier partnerships, and driving commercial value across the European region. Working closely with client-facing teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, you'll identify and deliver opportunities to improve cost, quality, performance, and supply chain resilience while supporting contractual commitments and driving overall supply base effectiveness.Key Responsibilities:Partner with the Global Category Lead to develop, implement, and continuously evolve the category sourcing strategyBuild, manage, and strengthen supplier relationshipsLead value delivery initiatives and competitive sourcing activities aligned to supplier and spend segmentationDeliver measurable cost savings through negotiation, total cost of ownership initiatives, and commercial strategy optimisationSupport client-facing teams to maximise gross profit marginsMonitor market trends, supplier developments, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and value creation.Provide category and product expertise to internal stakeholdersRegularly benchmark and review the supplier base to ensure alignment with internal and client requirementsSupport tenders and RFQs for new business and contract renewalsEnsure data integrity, auditability, and accurate tracking of savings in line with commercial strategyWork with Sourcing Operations to resolve supplier performance issues and escalationsIdentify and mitigate supply risks, ensuring continuity and resilienceAbout YouThis role would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced, matrix environment and enjoys collaborating across teams and geographies. You'll bring strong analytical capability, attention to detail, and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:A background in Manufacturing or Packaging , with Print experience is essential . Experience of POS would be desirable.Proven experience managing supplier relationships, leading commercial negotiations, driving quality performance, and resolving supplier issues.Proven experience managing internal and external stakeholdersDemonstrated success delivering commercial value through cost reduction, supplier optimisation, and category management initiatives.Strong project management capabilityAdvanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly ExcelIf this role sounds like an exciting opportunity and you believe you have the skills and experience to succeed, we'd love to hear from you."To achieve our aim of being among the most successful, sustainable and responsible companies in the world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteriaTPBN1_UKTJ

An established engineering and manufacturing organisation with over a century of technical excellence is seeking a Senior Buyer to support major defence manufacturing programmes. This role will lead key procurement categories, develop strategic supplier partnerships across the UK and Europe, and ensure the delivery of technically compliant materials and services to demanding production schedules. Who This Role Would Suit This opportunity would suit an experienced procurement professional with a background in engineering or manufacturing environments. It is ideal for someone commercially astute, highly organised and confident managing supplier relationships at a strategic level. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, regulated environment and be motivated by delivering cost savings, supply chain resilience and programme success. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver procurement strategies for high-value materials and critical UK and European suppliers. Lead end-to-end sourcing activity, including RFIs, RFQs, supplier evaluation and contract award. Indirect purchasing of services. Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, driving performance, quality and on-time delivery. Negotiate pricing, lead times and commercial terms to achieve cost savings and budget alignment. Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, resolving technical, quality and delivery issues in collaboration with internal stakeholders.Requirements: Proven experience as a Buyer within Engineering/Manufacturing Experience within a highly regulated sector, preferably Heavy Manufacturing, MOD / Defence or similar. Strong work ethic and resilient attitude towards challenges. Location: South Manchester Contract: Permanent, Full Time with Flexible working hours & Hybrid working Working Hours: 08:00-16:30 (Mon-Thurs), 08:00-13:00 (Fri) Salary: £45k - £50k (dependent on experience) Benefits: 7% Pension Contributions, 4% from candidate, 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays. APPLY NOW and feel free to contact Jacob at (phone number removed) or email at (url removed)

Would you enjoy supporting the NHS and Wider Public Sector in helping to meet the 10-Year Plan and supporting organisations in meeting / shaping their digital agendas? If you are an experienced procurement leader and would like to join our Digital & IT Category as a Principal Category Manager, then please apply! You will be responsible for several projects in our Infrastructure sub-team that will support the delivery of social care and care at home, cloud solutions, and end user devices. All our projects are in flight, and we have several exciting opportunities for new Frameworks that require development and feasibility. You will work with a group of industry-leading suppliers and manage complex commercial relationships, maintaining a regular cadence of contract and supplier relationship management meetings, building existing relationships to support great outcomes for our customers.As well as working with suppliers you will also work with our customers where required to provide support, guidance and expertise in our framework and market knowledge. You will lead a small team and take ownership of the Infrastructure sub-category. Developing specific strategic sourcing programs/ strategies across our client base and being responsible for the delivery of several key projects as-well as managing, motivating and providing leadership to the team. We can offer great career progression opportunities, ability to be based anywhere across the UK, and benefits which you can flex to meet your needs and training and development opportunities. This position is predominantly home-based, but there is an expectation of attending meetings at our Salford office once/ twice per month, which may vary depending on the business need. What you'll be doing:Provide leadership and management of a small team within the sub-category area providing support, coaching and direction to aid in their developmentBe responsible for leading a new Procurement Act 23 procurement for Technology Enabled Care Services 3 which will help the NHS and healthcare institutions to increase availability of beds and promote more care in the communityBe responsible for one of the largest Frameworks in the Digitally & IT portfolio, managing the provision of end user devices under Link 4.Promoting growth strategies and marketing opportunities to help grow our existing and new framework portfolio.Navigate a complex governance structure; producing high quality documentation for Procurement Review Boards and engaging with the governments SpendControl process for high value procurement activity.Develop high quality procurement documentation for tender activity as-well as other internal and external documentation as and when required by the business.Analyze data and identify areas of cost savings and operational improvements to advise procurement plansSupporting the Senior Category Manager with the management of the team and portfolio to ensure we achieve our strategic objectives around: growth, productivity, quality and people performance.What youll bring:Experience of working within IT markets (or sub-categories) and knowledge of their supply chainsPublic Sector procurement experience at an experienced level, demonstrating clear accountabilities held with tactical and strategic level objectivesKnowledge of UK Public Contracts Regulations (PCR 2015) and PA23, and experience in operating in compliance with these.Ability to demonstrate commercial acumen and promote / market our frameworks to ensure continued growth and development.Familiarity with contract Terms and Conditions, and experience in drafting and negotiating.Project management experience to ensure compliance and delivery of our project on-time and in full.Experience of managing small teams with clear examples of support, coaching and leadership.CIPS Level 5 (or equivalent) or working towardsIt would be great if you had (but not essential ):Experience and/or knowledge of NHS Terms and ConditionsExperience and/or knowledge or working within the NHSExperience of developing Frameworks within another authority or private sector institution.If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what were looking for, please do apply, wed love to hear from you! Employment Type: Full-time Permanent Location: Salford Security Clearance Level: Enhanced DBS Internal Recruiter : Rachel Salary: Up to £50,000 Benefits : £5,400 car allowance (can be taken as a cash equivalent or used on our EV car scheme), 3% flex fund (can be taken as cash equivalent or to be used on benefits) 25 days annual leave,, with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improve performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if youre interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) was created by the Department of Health and Social Care to deliver corporate services to the NHS. A unique joint venture with Sopra Steria, a European leader in digital services and software development, we make life easier for NHS employees, patients, and suppliers, and deliver value for money to the taxpayer. Proud members of the NHS family, we provide finance & accounting, digital, procurement and workforce services to more than half the NHS in England, and our solutions are underpinned by cutting-edge technologies and our teams expertise, in-depth understanding of the NHS, and commitment to service excellence. We share common values and unity of purpose with the rest of the NHS family, are committed to being a force for good, and are dedicated and empowered to act responsibly and sustainably at organisational, team and individual level.Would you like to join us on our journey?We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format.If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.TPBN1_UKTJ

Job Title: Costs Draftsperson \n Location: Sharston, Manchester M22 4SN \n Salary: Up to £50,000, dependent on experience \n Job type: Full Time, Permanent \n About Us: \n Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award winning, no win no fee law firm specialising exclusively in personal injury claims. Headquartered in Manchester, we support clients nationwide across all areas of personal injury, including employers' liability, serious injury, clinical negligence, occupiers' and public liability, road traffic accidents and industrial disease. \n We are ranked 64th in The Lawyer UK Top 200, out of more than 10,000 law firms nationwide, and after achieving a 20% year on year growth, Express Solicitors are the largest personal injury claimant firm in the UK. \n Our commitment to outstanding client care is reflected in our Trustpilot rating of 4.8 (Excellent), placing us among the highest rated firms in the sector. \n About the role: \n We are currently looking for a Cost Draftsperson to join our established costs department of 40 plus. \n This position will be to support other senior case handlers with their drafting requirements, working in an assisting capacity. \n The ideal candidate will possess 2 to 10 years' experience working either in-house or for an external supplier of costs drafting services. They will have experience of preparing formal bills and supplementary documents for detailed assessment on fast track & multi track cases. \n This is an exciting opportunity for a Draftsperson to work with a thriving in house team, in the personal injury and clinical negligence field. \n The role also offers excellent career development prospects for the right candidate, as the firm offers training contracts or support through the ACL qualification, for those candidates who prove themselves. \n Responsibilities: \n\n • Reporting to the Dept Head and Line Manager.\n, • Working to WIP target.\n, • Drafting work to estimated completion dates set by supervisor.\n, • Drafting formal bills for inter partes detailed assessment.\n, • Drafting N260 statements of costs.\n, • Preparing risk assessments.\n, • Preparing Part 8 proceedings for issue.\n, • Investigating all disbursement liabilities.\n, • Accurately reviewing the client ledger and accounts information.\n, • Completing Work Check lists.\n, • Preparing Precedent S and Q documents.\n, • Commencing Detailed Assessment proceedings on approved work.\n\n Person Specification: \n\n • 2 to 10 year's drafting experience in the claimant personal injury sector.\n, • Completion of a legal qualification (LLB, GDL, LPC) desirable.\n, • Excellent written and oral communication skills.\n, • Drafting skills associated with completing Precedent H, R and Q and finalising formal bills in Multi Track and budgeted cases.\n, • Experience of working to target.\n, • You will have a flexible approach and be able to respond to rapid changes in working schedules and priorities. For this, you will need to be organised and able to communicate clearly with people at all levels.\n, • Applicants should be committed and hardworking individuals who enjoy operating in a pressurised and highly motivated team environment. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to work on your own initiative with the minimum of supervision.\n, • Knowledge of time recording procedures.\n, • Working knowledge of the Civil Procedures Rules and Detailed Assessment process.\n, • Analytical skills and attention to detail are essential.\n, • Consistently produce work which is accurate and well-presented.\n, • The role involves the use of IT systems and therefore computer literacy, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages is essential.\n, • Experience of using Proclaim Case Management System and Costs Master software is essential.\n, • Experience of working in-house.\n\n Salary & Hours: \n\n • Salary of up to £50,000, dependent on experience.\n, • Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday.\n\n Benefits: \n\n • Hybrid Working - Flexible hybrid working pattern.\n, • 23 Days Holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays.\n, • Extra Holidays - 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement.\n, • Looking After Your Health - Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme.\n, • Looking After Your Well-being - 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more.\n, • Work Life / Balance - Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget.\n\n Recruitment Process: \n Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams and will include scenario-based questioning. \n Our employees are our most important asset, we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. \n Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. \n Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Costs Draftsperson, Costs Draftsman, Legal Executive, Costs Lawyer, Costs Solicitor will also be considered for this role.

Packaging & Product Artworker (6-Month FTC, Remote) \n A fast-growing, profitable consumer brand group is looking for a Packaging & Product Artworker to join their Brand & Creative team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a chance to own the technical artwork and production capability behind a rapidly expanding own-brand product range, working closely with the Lead Physical Product Designer. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Prepare print-ready artwork files from approved designs across packaging formats including boxes, sleeves, wraps, labels, tubes, tins and tissue\n, • Extend established design systems to create new SKU variants and size derivatives, adapting existing designs to new formats without requiring designer input on each version\n, • Help codify design guidelines for product subcategories so variant creation is consistent, documented and repeatable\n, • Manage artwork to supplier specifications: bleeds, colour profiles (CMYK/Pantone), dielines and technical tolerances\n, • Liaise directly with print suppliers on technical queries, amends and physical proof sign-off\n, • Maintain and organise the own-brand artwork library, including version control, file naming and asset management\n\n \n Skills & Experience \n\n • Strong designer who is equally comfortable artworking, not a purely executional artworker; you'll be trusted with creative input alongside solid technical output, not just told what to do\n, • Deep, hands-on print production expertise: CMYK and Pantone colour management, dielines, bleed, trap and ink coverage\n, • Strong systems thinking: confident working within an existing design system and extending it, knowing when a variant can be run independently versus when it needs designer input\n, • Obsessively accurate, the kind of person who catches an unlabelled spot colour or a font that hasn't been outlined\n, • Proven ability to manage a high volume of live files across multiple projects at pace\n, • Comfortable collaborating closely with designers, flagging creative or technical concerns early\n, • Actively uses AI-assisted tools and automated workflows for template generation, asset management or variant creation\n, • Figma essential; broader Adobe Suite experience welcomed\n\n \n Personal Attributes \n\n • Brings creative judgement to the table rather than working in pure execution mode\n, • Precise, organised and proactive under a high volume of live files\n, • Collaborative, not siloed, happy working alongside designers rather than in isolation\n, • Curious about smarter, AI-assisted ways of working\n, • Comfortable owning judgement calls on when to run independently vs escalate\n\n \n Details and Salary \n\n • 6-month fixed-term contract, 4 days/week\n, • £40,000 FTE, pro-rated to approx. £32,000 for 4 days/week\n\n \n PLEASE READ: To apply, please attach your PORTFOLIO with packaging or print production artwork clearly visible (dielines, colour separations, or SKU variant systems). Alternatively, if you upload your CV, you must include a link to your portfolio on your CV. Applications without portfolios will not be considered.

Job Summary \n As Buyer you will have direct responsibility for a set of given categories (subject to change in line with business requirements), and accountability for the KPIs and commercial performance of these categories. You will support the Head of Buying & wider team with product strategy and team management, building relationships within the immediate and wider team while continuing to develop your own commercial and leadership capability. \n Product sourcing decisions will be driven by data, and you will engage the relevant team members cross functionally to develop superior quality, market leading product ranges, with a key focus on speed to market. \n You will build a strong understanding of the differences in demand across Ultra LEDs customer sectors, ensuring the customer is at the forefront of product development. Product ranging will be aligned with agreed business strategy, with all actions and decisions driven and supported by data. \n \n Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities of Buyer \n\n • Own strategic product ranging across your categories, building a strong and growing understanding of the market, competitors and customers alongside company performance, taking action to maximise potential and minimise risk.\n, • Manage KPIs for accountable categories — including both Own Brand (Tagra) and Branded products — accountable for maintaining margin & gross profit within targets — escalating any deviation to the Head of Buying & Senior Teams.\n, • Use data analysis and competitor benchmarking to identify range gaps and pricing opportunities — translate findings into specific range or pricing actions.\n, • Own end-to-end delivery of product ranges from concept to launch.\n, • Drive the execution & planning of the Critical Path for your given categories whilst also being aware of the wider business expectations & cross-functional requirements.\n, • Lead the planning and completion of key meetings for accountable categories, presenting to the wider Product Team, Heads of Department & Directors.\n, • Present and interpret category performance in sales meetings — pre-empting likely questions on trend, margin and risk, utilising internal reporting systems including Power Bi.\n, • Build and manage supplier relationships for assigned categories, proactively evaluating suppliers and influence sourcing decisions with data-driven recommendations.\n, • Lead price and terms negotiation with suppliers, have awareness of the strategic and collaborative aspects of negotiation to ensure category objectives & deadlines are met. Always ensure the supplier set-up process is adhered to.\n, • Work closely with the offline sales team, reacting immediately to ad hoc customer requests and adapting sourcing processes when required. Maintain regular communication with the sales team regarding new product launches, range developments, pricing changes etc.\n, • Work with the Marketing team to shape the selling plan for your categories — ensuring products are promoted effectively across the right channels — and own the accuracy of product information on the website, keeping content correct, current and aligned with agreed positioning.\n, • Understand British standards and legislation, ensuring all products ranged meet relevant standards and business policies, and highlighting any potential risks. Work closely with technical team to ensure strict processes are followed & improved where required to improve efficiencies.\n, • Attend trade shows with clear commercial objectives — supporting in the leading of key supplier meetings & follow up actions.\n, • Support the coaching and day-to-day guidance of Junior members of the team.\n, • Take on additional responsibility as requested by the Head of Buying & Product Director.\n\n \n Team, Processes and department Development: \n\n • Always strive to improve the buying operation; help implement and manage key buying processes and contribute ideas for process improvement, gaining experience by shadowing and supporting wider project work.\n, • Work closely with senior members of the buying and merchandising team, making suggestions for improvement for the team or buying function.\n, • Manage a smaller team, building awareness of team dynamics and coaching/delegation skills, while actively developing your own leadership and commercial skills alongside the Head of Buying.\n\n \n Communication and relationship building: \n\n • Build effective, open relationships with all members of the B&M and wider team and ensure a productive relationship between buying and other business areas (marketing, sales, technical).\n, • Can be relied on to deliver key information at the right time to the right people, and to present where necessary in the absence of senior team members.\n, • A keen negotiator with a strong ability to influence at all levels, both internally and externally.\n, • Communicate confidently at all levels — written, verbal and presentation — with an understanding of what method to use when.\n, • Engaging presentation skills ensuring message is delivered and understood.\n\n \n Moreover, the successful candidate will… \n\n • Be either an established Junior Buyer, ready to step up to Buyer, or already operating at this level.\n, • Be experienced in range building and data analysis, and in working with far east suppliers.\n, • Have experience & be confident in negotiation and supplier management.\n, • Preferably have experience with managing an Assistant Buyer or Buyers Admin Assistant.\n, • Have a passion for product & trade and a real desire to make a difference to the business.\n, • Attend trade shows, training, meetings and other events at the request of senior management.\n, • Preferably have knowledge of LED Lighting or Electrical Products and the industry but not Essential – passion to learn is key.\n, • Thrive in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment, proactively seeking to understand the wider business environment.\n, • Be confident and enthusiastic, bringing energy and pace to the buying team, and always act as an ambassador for the business.\n\n

We are working with an award-winning national law firm to hire a Risk Lawyer to join their highly regarded Risk & Compliance team, based in Manchester with 1 or 2 days per month in the office. \n \n The firm is seeking a qualified solicitor with a minimum of three years' PQE who possesses direct experience in risk management and the negotiation of sophisticated contractual arrangements within a law firm environment. They are looking for candidates with strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills, combined with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset. \n \n The responsibilities will include: \n\n • Managing partnership office matters, including lateral partner onboarding, partner retirements, and the drafting of complex partnership governance documentation.\n, • Partnering closely with the Human Resources department to ensure seamless compliance during high-level internal transitions and lateral partner moves.\n, • Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating bespoke client engagement terms, outside counsel guidelines, framework agreements, and panel terms.\n, • Assessing and advising on supplier agreements to mitigate commercial and operational risk for the firm.\n, • Conducting rigorous periodic reviews of firm-wide policies and procedures, recommending enhancements, and driving their implementation.\n, • Providing high-quality, practical legal advice on the SRA Standards and Regulations, Principles, and Codes of Conduct.\n, • Navigating cross-border jurisdictions by advising on the distinct regulatory requirements of the Law Society of Scotland, the Law Society of Northern Ireland, and the Law Society of Ireland.\n, • Engaging professionally with external legal regulators and acting as a trusted risk advisor to internal stakeholders across all office locations.\n, • Supporting the professional development and mentoring of junior analysts and specialists within the compliance function.\n\n \n If you are a collaborative risk lawyer looking for a role that offers genuine flexibility and a high level of professional ownership, we invite you to apply. Please submit your application today. \n \n Ref: 1531

Summary \n As Assistant Buyer you will play a crucial role in supporting the Buying team by ensuring accuracy, reliability, and compliance across all administrative processes. This highly task-focused position is central to maintaining team efficiency and effectiveness through precise data input, internal system management, critical path management, supplier support and sample coordination. The Assistant Buyer contributes indirectly to commercial outcomes by safeguarding the accuracy of product data, listings, and pricing, while also ensuring the technical assessment process runs smoothly and on time. \n \n The role requires building strong working relationships with suppliers and internal teams. Through clear communication and professional collaboration, the Assistant Buyer ensures processes run smoothly, deadlines are achieved, and information is shared clearly and on time. While not directly involved in commercial negotiations, the position develops influencing skills to meet deadlines and maintain processes that support the wider buying function effectively. \n \n By providing essential administrative support, the Assistant Buyer underpins the smooth operation of the buying function. The role ensures risks are raised promptly, processes remain accurate and compliant, and deadlines are consistently achieved. This position provides the opportunity to develop foundational knowledge of buying processes while playing a key role in enabling the business to achieve its commercial and operational objectives. \n \n Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities \n\n • Data Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date product and pricing data across all internal systems.\n, • Critical Path Management: Support the buying process from initial brief through to product launch by monitoring and maintaining the critical path. Lead weekly meetings to keep wider Buying Team up to date with progress, highlighting any challenges that may impact launch dates.\n, • Technical Assessments: Track and coordinate the technical assessment process, ensuring assessments, reports & certificates checks, and final approvals are completed accurately and on schedule. Responsible for communicating any issues identified to the supplier and following up to ensure timely resolution. Lead weekly meetings to keep wider Buying Team up to date with progress, highlighting any challenges that may impact launch dates.\n, • Product Listings: Own the accuracy and completeness of product listings and website navigation, ensuring product and category data is correct and up to date at all times.\n, • Sample Coordination: Support the management of the movement and organisation of samples, ensuring they are properly tracked, stored, and accessible at every stage of the process.\n, • System Management: Maintain system integrity by creating and updating SKUs, range plans, and other essential data points.\n, • Supplier Communication: Liaise with suppliers throughout the critical path process to capture required data, ensure timely delivery of order assets such as labelling, manuals, and packaging. Communication to be clear & direct.\n, • Inspection Reports: Manage the collation, review, and filing of inspection reports, escalating any risks or issues promptly to ensure deadlines are not compromised.\n, • Product Knowledge: Develop an in-depth knowledge of product ranges to support the product development process and strengthen cross-functional collaboration.\n, • Team Support: Assist Buyers in preparing for business trips and trade shows by coordinating samples, data, and documentation.\n, • Flexibility: Take on additional responsibilities as required by the Buyer and Head of Product, supporting the broader objectives of the Buying team.\n\n \n Team, Processes and Department Developments \n\n • Manage processes meticulously and consistently look for ways to improve the buying operation.\n, • Develop knowledge of own role while building an understanding of related job functions within the wider team.\n, • Work closely with colleagues across departments to ensure the smooth flow of processes and the product life cycle.\n, • Keep the team up to date with the outputs of all relevant processes, ensuring clarity and alignment.\n\n \n Communication and Relationship Building \n\n • Build effective and open relationships with all members of the Buying & Merchandising team and the wider business.\n, • Support strong, productive relationships between the buying function and other key areas, including Merchandising, Marketing, and Technical, to ensure shared goals are achieved.\n, • Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, always representing the business professionally to ensure clear communication, collaboration, and outcomes that favour the company.\n, • Communicate effectively at all levels, both written and verbal, with an understanding of when and how to use the appropriate method.\n\n \n Moreover, the successful assistant buyer candidate will… \n\n • Thrives in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment, pro-actively seeking to understand the wider business environment in which our business operates.\n, • A passion for product & trade and a real desire to make a difference to the business.\n, • Confident and enthusiastic, with the ability to bring energy and pace to the buying and merchandising team.\n, • Always an ambassador for the business and brands.\n, • Can work in a timely manner, prioritize tasks and communicate to the department.\n, • Have good attention to detail and accuracy of work/data input.\n, • A "right first time" attitude.\n, • Enthusiasm for the Buying role and determination even when faced with setbacks\n\n

\n Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission‑critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing. Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia‑Pacific. Looking for a great place to work? You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment. Come explore Novanta. Senior Director, Operations Stockport, United Kingdom Lead Operations. Drive Transformation. Shape the Future.\n At Novanta, our technologies enable some of the world's most advanced healthcare and manufacturing applications. We are now seeking an exceptional Senior Director, Operations to provide strategic leadership across manufacturing, supply chain, quality, facilities, and operational excellence for our Stockport business. Novanta Stockport is a Centre of Excellence, focused on developing and manufacturing a broad range of laser technologies for Global customers. A scaling, state of the art facility, manufacturing across multiple Novanta product lines. Why this role?\n This is far more than a site leadership position. You will be a key member of the senior leadership team with responsibility for: \n \n • Driving operational excellence across manufacturing and supply chain\n, • Building a high‑performing and engaged workforce\n, • Leading business transformation and continuous improvement initiatives\n, • Delivering operational scalability to support growth\n, • Advancing digital manufacturing, automation and Industry 4.0 capabilities\n, • Influencing long‑term business strategy and value creation\n What you will bring:\n \n, • Senior operations leadership experience within a high‑technology manufacturing environment\n, • Proven success driving operational transformation\n, • Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and continuous improvement\n, • Strong supply chain and manufacturing leadership capability\n, • Demonstrated success developing future leaders and high‑performing teams\n, • Experience operating within complex global matrix organisations\n Why join Novanta?\n \n, • Global technology leader\n, • High‑growth precision manufacturing environment\n, • Executive‑level influence\n, • Industry‑leading products and innovation\n, • Opportunity to define the future operational strategy of the business\n \n We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, for example with applications, interviews, or assessments, please inform the Talent Acquisition Partner. We will work with you to understand your needs and make appropriate arrangements so you can perform at your best. \n Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy. \n Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process. \n Solving complex challenges, delivering innovations that matter! Novanta is a leading global supplier of core technology solutions that give medical, life science, and advanced industrial original equipment manufacturers a competitive advantage. We combine deep proprietary expertise and competencies in precision medicine, precision manufacturing, robotics and automation, and advanced surgery with a proven ability to solve complex technical challenges. This enables Novanta to engineer proprietary technology solutions that deliver extreme precision and performance, tailored to our customers’ demanding applications. The driving force behind our growth is the team of innovative professionals who share a commitment to innovation, the Novanta Growth System, and our customers’ success. Novanta’s common shares are quoted on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "NOVT". \n #J-18808-Ljbffr

\n Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing. Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Looking for a great place to work? You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment. Come explore Novanta. Senior Director - Research & Development Laser Technologies Stockport, UKShape the Future of Advanced Laser Technology\n At Novanta, our technologies help power some of the world's most advanced applications, from life-changing medical innovations and robotics to semiconductor manufacturing and industrial automation. We are seeking an exceptional R&D Leader to shape the future of our Laser Technologies business. This is more than an engineering leadership role. You will lead the strategy, capability development and execution of a globally respected R&D organisation responsible for creating technologies that solve complex customer challenges worldwide. \n The Opportunity: As a key member of the leadership team, you will lead approximately 50 engineers and scientists while defining the future technology roadmap for a business generating more than $120M in revenue. \n You will oversee: \n \n • Research and innovation strategy\n, • Technology roadmaps\n, • New product development\n, • Sustaining engineering\n, • Portfolio prioritisation\n, • Engineering leadership development\n, • Product lifecycle governance\n \n You will partner closely with Product Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Service and Commercial teams to ensure technology investments translate into measurable customer and business value. What you will do:\n \n • Lead Innovation Define and execute the technology and R&D strategy that shapes future product platforms and market opportunities.\n, • Drive Operational Excellence Strengthen stage-gate development processes while improving predictability, quality, speed and commercial outcomes.\n, • Develop Leaders Build organisational capability through coaching, succession planning and leadership development.\n, • Influence Business Strategy Connect technical investments with growth objectives, customer value and long-term market opportunities.\n What we are looking for:\n \n, • Extensive experience developing complex technology products\n, • Senior leadership experience within R&D or Engineering\n, • Proven portfolio and organisational leadership capability\n, • Technology roadmap ownership\n, • Stage-gate product development expertise\n, • Commercial and financial acumen\n, • Experience leading multifunctional engineering teams\n, • Ability to influence executive-level decision making\n, • Strong technical credibility in complex technical environments\n, • Highly Relevant Industry Backgrounds Photonics Lasers Semiconductor equipment Medical technology Advanced manufacturing Scientific instrumentation Complex electromechanical systems\n Why Novanta?\n \n, • Strategic executive-level influence\n, • Global technology leadership\n, • Significant R&D investment responsibility\n, • Leading-edge innovation\n, • Strong growth trajectory\n, • Opportunity to shape future technology platforms\n \n We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. \n If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, for example with applications, interviews, or assessments, please inform the Talent Acquisition Partner. \n We will work with you to understand your needs and make appropriate arrangements so you can perform at your best. \n Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. \n We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy. \n Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process. \n Solving complex challenges, delivering innovations that matter! \n Novanta is a leading global supplier of core technology solutions that give medical, life science, and advanced industrial original equipment manufacturers a competitive advantage. We combine deep proprietary expertise and competencies in precision medicine, precision manufacturing, robotics and automation, and advanced surgery with a proven ability to solve complex technical challenges. This enables Novanta to engineer proprietary technology solutions that deliver extreme precision and performance, tailored to our customers’ demanding applications. The driving force behind our growth is the team of innovative professionals who share a commitment to innovation, the Novanta Growth System, and our customers’ success. \n Novanta’s common shares are quoted on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "NOVT". \n #J-18808-Ljbffr

Equifind is partnering with a tech-focused VC investor to recruit a chartered accountant to join their team as a Fund Controller. \n \n This is a truly global position, with much of the senior management team based in North America and Europe, which means this role will be completely remote. \n \n The business is very much in growth mode and looking for someone with a similar mindset. The new fund will focus on investing in European healthtech companies at the Pre-Seed, Seed and Series A stages. \n \n Reporting to the Finance Director, this newly created position will directly contribute to the overall success of the business and play an integral role in managing the activities of the Group. \n \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Oversee the budgeting process for the LLP business, providing a detailed analysis of income streams from all funds and forecasting tax liabilities, drawings, and other key financial components.\n, • Manage relationships with outsourced accountants, including reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, month-end closings, and supplier invoices.\n, • Lead the efficient execution of LP distributions, drawdowns, and quarterly LP reporting processes.\n, • Support the team in implementing and enhancing finance systems, including testing and process development to improve efficiency.\n, • Collaborate with portfolio company CFOs and investors on budget management, forecasting, and financial planning.\n, • Take full ownership of cash management and forecasting to ensure effective financial oversight.\n, • Assist with FCA and SEC reporting submissions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.\n\n \n Package and Benefits: \n\n • Base salary of £60-70,000.\n, • 25 days annual leave.\n, • Participation in the companies LTIP programme.\n, • Employer pension contribution.\n, • Famous summer socials.\n, • A dedicated company-funded pot to invest in any courses or professional qualifications.\n\n \n Application Requirements: \n\n • Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).\n, • At least 3 years of experience in a fund finance function.\n, • Experience of working with financial services organisations, ideally alternative asset management.\n, • Advanced-level Excel skills and an interest in learning SQL, VBA or Python.\n, • Good interpersonal and communication skills.\n, • Excellent report writing and able to confidently liaise with a range of stakeholders.\n, • Proven stakeholder management experience and relationship building skills.\n\n

Office Manager (Entry-Level) \n Manchester, 4-Days Office \n £28,000 annual salary \n \n About One Day \n One Day is an integrated advertising and marketing agency built around one collaborative team. We work across creative, media and digital for ambitious brands in the UK and around the world, without unnecessary departments or barriers. Our day-to-day environment is informal, supportive and fast-paced, but we care deeply about professionalism and delivering brilliant work. \n \n The Role \n We’re looking for a brilliant organiser to take ownership of the day-to-day running of our Manchester office. You’ll create a welcoming, well-organised environment for our team and visitors while keeping the practical details moving behind the scenes. This is a hands-on role at the heart of the agency. You’ll be the person who notices what is needed, solves problems early and makes it easier for everyone else to do their best work. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n \n Office and Workplace Operations \n\n • Act as the first point of contact for the Manchester office, welcoming visitors and helping the team with day-to-day office needs.\n, • Manage the main office phone and shared inbox, responding promptly and directing enquiries to the right person.\n, • Keep the office well stocked and ready for the week, including stationery, kitchen supplies, food, drinks and snacks.\n, • Keep the office tidy: kitchen dishwasher, re-supply consumables, empty bins, recycling, etc.\n, • Coordinate third-party suppliers, including cleaners, maintenance teams, building management, couriers and other workplace partners.\n, • Manage meeting rooms, deliveries, office access, equipment and practical arrangements for client and team meetings.\n, • Identify problems before they become distractions and take ownership of getting them resolved.\n\n \n \n Administration and Project Support \n\n • Track routine office spending against agreed budgets and help the team make sensible, cost-conscious purchasing decisions.\n, • Support the practical side of staff onboarding and off-boarding, including office access, workspace set-up and essential information.\n, • Provide reliable ad hoc administrative support to the leadership and operations teams when needed.\n\n \n \n Team and Client Experience \n\n • Organise team socials, lunches, celebrations, off-sites and other moments that bring people together.\n, • Coordinate thoughtful staff and client gifts for birthdays, milestones, campaign launches and special occasions.\n, • Help meetings and agency events run smoothly, including room preparation, catering, refreshments and guest logistics.\n, • Suggest and introduce ideas that make the office more welcoming, efficient and enjoyable for everyone.\n\n \n \n What We’re Looking For \n\n • An exceptional organiser who can manage several priorities without losing attention to detail.\n, • A warm and confident communicator who is comfortable speaking with colleagues, clients and suppliers.\n, • A proactive and practical approach. You won’t wait to be told when something clearly needs attention.\n, • Reliability, good judgement and discretion when handling supplier information or sensitive internal details.\n, • Confidence using technology.\n, • A genuine team player who enjoys helping people and takes pride in creating a brilliant place to work.\n\n \n \n What Success Looks Like \n\n • The office is consistently organised, stocked and ready for the team.\n, • Calls, inbox enquiries, visitors and supplier requests are handled quickly and professionally.\n, • Office and invoice administration is accurate, timely and easy for others to follow.\n, • Team events and thoughtful details are well planned and genuinely enjoyed.\n, • Your colleagues trust you to take ownership and get things done.\n

\n Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing & Operational Delivery \n Reports to: Chief Executive Officer \n Role Purpose \n ScubaTx is entering a delivery‑critical execution phase, spanning ISO 13485 certification, FDA 510(k) preparation, verification and validation (V&V), supply‑chain establishment, and manufacturing readiness for US launch. \n We are appointing a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to act as the single named execution owner across operational delivery, quality, regulatory readiness, manufacturing, and supply chain. This role exists to convert strategy and plans into evidence, artefacts, and predictable execution, enabling the CEO and CSO to focus on strategy, fundraising, and scientific leadership. \n This is not a coordination or PMO role. The COO holds real authority, is accountable for delivery outcomes, and is expected to actively manage plans, respond to real‑world constraints, and propose corrective actions to the Senior Management Team (SMT). \n The COO is Accountable and Responsible (A/R) for industry‑standard MedTech execution ownership, including: \n ISO 13485 Quality Management System (QMS) implementation, maintenance, and audit readiness \n Design History File (DHF) integrity, traceability, and audit‑defensibility \n Verification & Validation (V&V) strategy, planning, and execution \n Design controls, risk management (ISO 14971), and associated regulatory artefacts \n Manufacturing and supply‑chain readiness through early scale‑up \n Integration of regulatory, manufacturing, and commercial timelines into a single delivery plan \n Operational delivery cadence with clear, board‑ready reporting \n Execution ownership is internal, explicit, and non‑delegable, even where specialist activities are delivered by consultants or suppliers. \n Key Responsibilities \n Quality, Regulatory & Compliance Execution \n Own end‑to‑end delivery of the ISO 13485 QMS, from definition through certification and maintenance \n Maintain continuous audit readiness across documentation, processes, and behaviours \n Own DHF completeness, design control alignment, and traceability \n Own V&V strategy, schedules, dependencies, and evidence generation \n Act as senior internal owner of FDA 21 CFR 820‑aligned operational readiness \n Lead, manage, and challenge external QA/RA consultants against defined scope, milestones, and outputs \n Manufacturing & Supply‑Chain Readiness \n Define manufacturing and supply‑chain strategy from first principles (UK vs US vs ROW; in‑house vs outsourced) \n Lead supplier identification, qualification, and onboarding \n Negotiate and manage supplier contracts from an operational, quality, and delivery perspective, in alignment with CFO‑owned commercial terms, payment structures, and cash constraints \n Establish supplier quality agreements and incoming inspection strategies \n Ensure manufacturing and supply‑chain readiness is aligned with regulatory submissions and US launch plans \n Integrated Delivery & Complex Programme Management \n Build, own, and continuously manage the integrated operational delivery plan across: \n Quality & regulatory milestones \n V&V execution \n Supply‑chain and manufacturing readiness \n Actively manage delivery in response to real‑world challenges, constraints, or failures \n Proactively surface delivery risks, trade‑offs, and mitigation options to the SMT \n Drive corrective actions and reset plans where required to protect outcomes \n Partner with the CFO to assess delivery risks with material cash, cost, or runway implications, ensuring timely escalation and coordinated recommendations to the SMT and Board \n Operational Governance & Cadence \n Establish and own a clear operational execution cadence \n Produce board‑ready operational updates, dashboards, and evidence packs \n Ensure decisions are presented with clear options, implications, and recommendations \n Maintain alignment between the integrated delivery plan and the CFO‑owned financial plan, ensuring a single, consistent view of timelines, risks, and trade‑offs at board level \n Executive Leadership & Continuity \n Maintain operational momentum, decision clarity, and team confidence \n Represent ScubaTx with auditors, suppliers, partners, and investors as required \n Champion disciplined execution culture across the organisation \n Oversight Interfaces \n CEO: Strategic direction, escalation, and resource prioritisation \n CSO: Scientific and clinical risk input (consulted) \n Technical Director: Engineering design authority and change control (consulted) \n CFO: Cash stewardship, supplier payment governance, capital and cost discipline (aligned) \n The COO owns operational execution and delivery outcomes. \n Experience & Profile \n Senior operational leadership experience in regulated medical device environments \n Proven ownership of complex, cross‑functional delivery programmes \n Demonstrated delivery of ISO 13485 QMS implementation and audit readiness \n Hands‑on experience with DHF, V&V, design controls, and risk management \n Manufacturing and supply‑chain establishment and supplier qualification experience \n Strong complex programme / delivery management capability \n Comfortable operating autonomously with executive authority and accountability \n Startup or scale‑up MedTech background \n Prior COO, Head of Operations, or equivalent senior execution role \n Stage Expectations \n This is a hands‑on COO role during a delivery‑critical phase, requiring active management of plans, people, and problems. The role is expected to evolve as ScubaTx progresses from regulatory readiness into early commercial execution and scale. \n Salary Expectation \n Competitive salary, depending on experience, plus participation in the company’s equity incentive scheme. \n ScubaTx’s success over the next phase depends on disciplined execution under regulatory, manufacturing, and supply‑chain constraints. The COO will be the executive who ensures that what is promised is built, evidenced, and ready on time. \n #J-18808-Ljbffr

New Permanent Opportunity available with a leading National Security Organisation for an eDV cleared Data Engineer in Manchester \n \n\n • Manchester location – hybrid working when possible\n, • Must hold active Enhanced DV Clearance (West)\n, • Competitive Salary DOE - 6% bonus, 25 days holiday, clearance bonus\n, • Experience in Data Pipelines, ETL processing, Data Integration, Apache, SQL/NoSQL\n\n \n Who Are We? \n Our client is a trusted and growing supplier to the National Security sector, delivering mission-critical solutions that help keep the nation safe, secure, and prosperous. You’ll work with cutting-edge technologies including AI/Data Science, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE, and Platform Engineering. They have long-term contracts secured across the latest customer framework and are set for significant growth. \n \n What will the Data Engineer be Doing? \n You will develop mission-critical data solutions and manage pipelines that transform diverse data sources into valuable insights for our client’s National Security customers. You will collaborate with clients to solve complex challenges, utilising distributed computing techniques to handle large-scale, real-time, and unstructured data. \n \n Responsibilities include: \n\n • Design and develop data pipelines, including ingestion, orchestration, and ETL processing (e.g., NiFi).\n, • Ensure data consistency, quality, and security across all processes.\n, • Create and maintain database schemas and data models.\n, • Integrate and enrich data from diverse sources, maintaining data integrity.\n, • Maintain and enhance existing architectural components such as Data Ingest and Data Stores.\n, • Troubleshoot and diagnose issues within integrated (enriched) data systems.\n, • Collaborate with the scrum team to decompose user requirements into epics and stories.\n, • Write clean, secure, and reusable code following a test-driven development approach.\n, • Monitor system performance and implement updates to maintain optimal operation.\n\n \n The Data Engineer Should Have: \n\n • Active eDV clearance (West)\n, • Willingness to work full-time on-site in Manchester when required.\n\n \n Required technical experience in the following: \n\n • Apache Kafka\n, • Apache NiFI\n, • SQL and noSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB)\n, • ETL processing languages such as Groovy, Python or Java\n\n \n To be Considered: \n Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to henry.clay-davies@searchability.com. For further information please call me on 0161 416 6800 / 07719065951 - I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7am until 10pm. If unavailable, please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to follow me on Twitter @SearchableHenry or connect with me on LinkedIn, just search Henry Clay-Davies (searchability). I look forward to hearing from you. \n \n KEY SKILLS: \n \n DATA ENGINEER / DATA ENGINEERING / DEFENCE / NATIONAL SECURITY / DATA STRATEGY / DATA PIPELINES / DATA GOVERNANCE / SQL / NOSQL / APACHE / NIFI / KAFKA / ETL / MANCHESTER / DV / SECURITY CLEARED / DV CLEARANCE \n

The Company: \n An exciting opportunity for a Merchandiser/ Demand Planner to join an established manufacturing company. You will work as an integral part of a busy Merchandise Team, developing positive and professional working relationships with suppliers, work colleagues and customers, assisting with strategy planning, on a wide range of products \n This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an established and friendly team, great work culture and development opportunities \n Excellent Benefits Including: \n Hybrid working, discounted products, early Friday finish, to name a few \n \n Duties Include: \n\n • Forecasting within the designated product range based on trend/sales analysis\n, • Maximise sales opportunities through driving additional volume into stores at key event periods and clearing overstocks where possible\n, • Where applicable manage essential product holdings at the factory to ensure lead times are maintained\n, • Agreeing launch dates with the Merchandise Manager, and customer, placing orders for the season accordingly\n, • Attend weekly critical path meetings with the technical team to ensure sealing is on track, and shipment requested for initial orders can be achieved.\n, • Liaising with the logistics team to aid with the planning of intake/ distribution\n, • Full review of products following launch to ensure all lines are live and on sale\n, • Management of the supply base to ensure that all deliveries arrive at the specified time, being fully aware of any delays or stock shortages. Liaise with customer as and when required.\n, • Complete monthly forward estimates with suppliers, managing product planning to service lead times\n, • Keep up to date with all customer reports and customer communication, including stock availability reports, new launch reports, stock visibility reports, high/low demand to forecast, forecast accuracy report etc.\n, • Complete regular category reviews\n, • Liaise with the technical department regarding product development\n, • Support design team with sales analysis to help with decision making on new products\n, • Any additional duties as and when required\n\n \n Skills Required: \n\n • Experience in Merchandising / Demand Planning role with strong analytical and numerical skills.\n, • Advanced excel skills, ability to manipulate data and build reports.\n, • Knowledge of forecasting systems\n, • Ability to establish, develop and maintain supplier and customer relationships with professionalism.\n, • Established decision making skills with the ability to prioritise and manage workload accordingly.\n\n

Electrical Engineer or Senior Engineer \n Manchester \n \n About us \n Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield. \n \n We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves. \n \n We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service), alongside flexible and hybrid working. \n \n Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do. \n \n About the role \n We have an opportunity for an Electrical Engineer or Senior Engineer to play a key role in delivering high quality, sustainable electrical engineering solutions across multiple projects in the built environment. \n \n You will join our Electrical team based in our Manchester office. \n \n We have a well-established reputation for delivering outstanding design on built environment projects throughout the North. We have maintained an office in Manchester for many years, developing strong relationships with clients across the region, and working on a variety of local, regional and international projects. \n \n We are a recognised leader in the built environment, shaping some of the most ambitious and technically demanding projects across the residential, hospitality, leisure, commercial, and complex engineering sectors. \n \n Our work spans cutting-edge healthcare and research facilities, high-performance data centres, critical infrastructure and state-of-the-art manufacturing and technology environments projects that push boundaries and deliver real-world impact. \n \n Driven by a commitment to excellence, we combine innovation, technical expertise, and practical delivery to create solutions that are not only robust and reliable, but forward-thinking and sustainable. Our teams work at the forefront of the industry, collaborating with leading clients across the public and private sectors, both locally and internationally. \n \n Working alongside a range of specialist engineers and consultants, you will be joining a collaborative, knowledgeable, highly engaged team who love what they do, and offer a supportive, flexible, and high-performing work culture. \n \n You will own project deliverables, manage elements of the internal delivery team, and liaise with multidisciplinary colleagues, clients and contractors to ensure holistic, compliant and commercially aware solutions. You will typically lead defined elements and smaller projects (Engineer) or take full lead responsibility for larger schemes and broader client engagement (Senior Engineer). You will be helping to develop junior staff and foster relationships that support future business growth. \n \n In this key and varied role, you can expect to: \n • Take briefs and deliver electrical design work from inception through to completion. \n • Produce electrical calculations, drawings and technical documentation that comply with relevant regulations, design guides and client standards. \n • Ensure quality standards and technical accuracy across deliverables. \n • Coordinate electrical design with other disciplines (MEP and our specialist groups) and third‑party consultants. \n • Review and comment on technical information provided by contractors and sub‑contractors; check site installations against the design intent. \n • Attend and report at design team meetings, client meetings and project meetings. \n • Witness selected testing and commissioning activities and support handover documentation. \n • Manage own workload to meet programme deliverables and report progress to your line manager. \n • Contribute to the professional development of junior colleagues. \n \n Additional responsibilities for Senior Engineer: \n • Develop briefs and take responsibility for delivering a small project or the electrical discipline on a significant/complex scheme. \n • Exercise considerable autonomy and take ownership for technical decisions and project delivery within cost constraints. \n • Delegate, manage and check work undertaken by others; mentor and motivate colleagues across project teams. \n • Play an active role in commercial aspects (scope, risk, cost control) and ensure outputs meet project and budgetary requirements. \n \n About you \n To be successful in this role you’ll need: \n • Degree or equivalent in Electrical/Building Services Engineering; industry membership preferred. \n • Working towards or holding IEng/CEng. \n • Strong technical competence in LV distribution, lighting, earthing/protection and emergency/standby systems; able to produce calculations and drawings. \n • Proficient with industry software (Revit, AutoCAD, Dialux, OM Electrical) and MS Office. \n • Able to work independently: deliver an element of a project (Engineer) or lead discipline/small projects and larger schemes (Senior). \n • Effective communicator with experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and liaising with clients/contractors. \n • Experience of site checking, witnessing testing/commissioning and reviewing contractor submissions. \n • Demonstrable commitment to meeting programmes and quality standards; commercially aware. \n • Supportive team player who mentors junior staff and pursues continuous professional development (Senior expected to supervise; Engineer to support). \n \n How to apply \n To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact aureliacherradi@hoarelea.com \n \n If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices. We aim to provide feedback at each stage of the process. \n \n Adjustments and accommodations \n If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know. \n \n Data privacy \n We have updated our terms and conditions for candidates, click here to find out more. \n \n Recruitment agencies \n We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners who assist us when required. We do not acknowledge speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.

I am currently recruiting an IT Category Manager position for an exciting organisation in the Manchester area. \n \n This is a critical role, taking ownership of a key spend area within a fast-paced business. \n \n The role: \n\n • Ability to drive value through procurement activities, seeking out efficiencies and benefits.\n, • Ownership of the IT category and being able to provide recommendations and commercial advise to stakeholders.\n, • Leading procurement and contract negotiation of goods and services, supporting contract committed obligations.\n, • Ensure that supplier credentials adhere to policies, procedures, governance, and values.\n, • Lead and Identify procurement related risks and opportunities and manage these effectively.\n, • Lead the end-to-end procurement activity via early engagement through to producing tenders, supplier evaluation, selection, contract negotiation and finalising awards.\n, • Produce and own procurement strategies which deliver value and efficiencies.\n, • Lead and manage regular reviews with relevant stakeholders and contract managers to deliver proactive contract planning and pipeline management.\n, • Endorse and influence governance compliance to internal stakeholders where procurement policy is required.\n, • Work closely with the Finance function, identifying cost drivers and reviewing strategic savings and benefits, based on agreed targets and budgets.\n, • Work with Finance to periodically review budgets for each area and provide support with reporting based on Procurement governance and contract negotiations.\n\n \n Your profile: \n\n • 3+ years’ experience in an IT Procurement Manager role\n, • Experience of procurement systems including e-sourcing/e-tendering\n, • Ability to work proactively and lead procurement activities including building procurement strategies.\n, • Ability to build credibility with internal stakeholders\n, • Well-developed influencing skills in managing effective working relationships with key stakeholders at all levels\n, • Working knowledge of Procurement Act, PCR/UCR legislation, governance requirements, and public procurement principles.\n, • Demonstrable track record of adding value through procurement in relevant category areas.\n\n \n What’s on offer? \n\n • £60,000-70,000 salary\n, • Highly competitive benefits package\n, • Hybrid working (2 days per week in the office)\n\n \n Please apply below or reach out to me at lewis.thompson@jss-procurement.com

Operations Administrator – Fully Remote \n 📍 Location: Fully Remote – UK Based \n 💷 Salary: £26,000–£34,000, depending on experience \n 📅 Hours: Monday–Friday \n \n The Opportunity \n FindCore are thrilled to be assisting a well-established and growing business with the recruitment of an Operations Assistant. \n \n This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and dependable individual to support the company’s daily operations while working as part of a friendly and collaborative remote team. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Provide general administrative asupport across the business\n, • Manage shared inboxes and respond to routine enquiries\n, • Maintain accurate company records, spreadsheets and internal systems\n, • Prepare documents, reports and meeting notes\n, • Coordinate diaries, meetings and internal communications\n, • Monitor outstanding tasks and follow up with relevant team members\n, • Help resolve routine customer and supplier enquiries\n, • Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes\n, • Provide additional support to the wider team when required\n\n \n Skills & Experience \n\n • Strong organisational and time-management skills\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication\n, • Confident using Microsoft Office or Google Workspace\n, • Good attention to detail and ability to work accurately\n, • Comfortable managing several tasks and priorities\n, • Professional and helpful approach\n, • Able to work independently in a fully remote environment\n\n \n What’s on Offer \n\n • Salary of £26,000–£34,000, depending on experience\n, • Fully remote working\n, • Consistent Monday–Friday hours\n, • Supportive and collaborative team\n, • Ongoing training and professional development\n, • Opportunity to take on additional responsibility\n, • Clear progression within a growing organisation\n\n \n The closing date for applications is 04/09/2026. Applications will only be reviewed once the closing date has passed.

Global Category Manager - Technology - £70,000 to £75,000 | Company car | 10% bonus, company + full corporate benefits | REMOTE homebased contract with ad-hoc visits to London | A global FTSE 100 Professional Services business \n \n This is an incredible opportunity for someone to join a market leading, truly global business who are looking for a highly Ambitious, Agile, Resilient and Strategically minded IT/Technology procurement expert. \n \n They are looking an experienced Category Manager - Technology, with experience working for a global, multi-site and complex business experience, where main areas of focus will be managing large value and complex projects, developing robust strategies and engaging with the companies C-Suite. \n \n The group function is going through a hugely exiting transformation within the tech landscape, where they have expanded the function and investing heavily into modernisation and digitalisation. \n \n Role and responsibilities: \n\n • Report into the Head of Global Procurement - Technology, within a good sized team of fellow IT procurement colleagues at various levels, within a large group global function\n, • Develop, design and continuously improve category strategies\n, • End to end sourcing, within designated spend areas using a strategic approach\n, • Working with the senior business leads, to develop category strategies and category planning\n, • Continuous advice to your stakeholders on market trends, new innovations and knowledge of the supplier market\n, • Be able to manage and understand both regulated and un-regulated complex projects\n, • Ensure in parallel to strategic procurement, ensuring best commercial value for the business\n\n \n Experience required: \n\n • Extensive experience IT, Software and Technology procurement\n, • Strong and proven, strategic category management in a large complex business\n, • Global and UK wide projects, understanding different complexities in various regions\n, • Show that you have delivered savings, in a large and similar sized business\n, • Ability to engage, negotiate and influence senior stakeholders up to Board Level\n, • Strong stakeholder management, using different approaches to type, level and maturity of relationships\n, • Worked in a large and cross-functional procurement team\n, • MCIPS qualification nice to have, but not essential\n\n

We are seeking an Interim Managing Director to oversee the CorpAcq Stadium, Salford. This opportunity is on a fixed term basis through to 31st March 2027. \n \n Role Overview \n\n • The Managing Director will work under the direction of the Salford Community Stadium Board (CosCos), working closely with and reporting on a day-to-day basis to the shareholder’s officers.\n, • The Director will be responsible for developing a business plan for the future strategic direction of the stadium which will maximise commercial revenue for the shareholder but also takes account of wider city ambitions in relation to sport and leisure. The successful candidate will also develop a sustainable operating model for the venue which will underpin the business plan and support both future stadium development and safe and effective operational delivery.\n, • The successful candidate will have oversight of event delivery and operations and will manage the stadium’s operational team ensuring the venue meets legislative, sustainability, sporting, and entertainment requirements.\n, • The Director will play a pivotal role in ensuring the customer and fan experience is at the highest possible level, and will liaise closely with the core venue occupiers including establishing positive working relationships with Sale Sharks and Salford Red Devils.\n, • Please note the role will initially be offered on a 6 month FTC.\n\n \n The Role \n Key Responsibilities will include but not be limited to: \n \n Stadium Development \n\n • Lead the development of a business plan for the stadium which includes consideration of options for maximising commercial revenue for the shareholder (including options for the stadium to be use as a multi-purpose entertainment venue) and which takes account of strategic plans for the city in relation to sport and leisure, including the emerging city Rugby Strategy and how the stadium can deliver for the wider community.\n, • Present the business plan to the Board for consideration and approval.\n, • Work closely with the Finance Officer to align the business plan and commercial revenue opportunities to future cashflow projections\n, • Develop a detailed action plan to ensure implementation of the agreed business plan and which is aligned to agreed financial plans.\n, • In developing the future business plan and future operating model identify opportunities for reducing the carbon footprint of the venue and working towards a carbon net zero strategy.\n, • Work closely with the shareholder’s regeneration officers to contribute to the development of the long-term stadium masterplan project, including use of the surrounding land.\n, • Consider how the stadium can maximise its social value contribution to the city through its future plans and day to day operations.\n\n \n Governance and compliance \n\n • Prepare a monthly report for the CosCos Board which provides an update on progress in line with the agreed business plan and an overview of day-to-day stadium operations aligned to the Board’s financial reporting.\n, • Provide other reports as needed for the Board and Shareholder.\n, • Ensure a robust approach to risk assessment is in place and that there is regular reporting of key risks to the Board.\n, • Work with the Finance Officer to ensure financial standards including audit requirements are met.\n, • Ensure that the stadium complies with relevant legislation and the terms of its Premises License, General Safety Certificate, and planning obligations.\n, • Ensure events and operations comply with health and safety and large scale event legislation and industry best practice.\n\n \n Stakeholder and supplier management \n\n • Ensure close working with CBRE in relation to the stadium management, security and capital projects and that planned works are effectively managed and do not impact negatively on events and stadium occupiers.\n, • Lead on the renegotiation of contracts as directed by the Board.\n, • Ensure service contracts are procured and managed to ensure best value for money is achieved and contractors are held to account for delivery in line with agreed contractual terms and performance targets.\n, • Renegotiate on commercial terms the existing contracts with the catering management and car park management providers and all other third party providers\n, • Maintain excellent relationships with all stakeholders and external parties who contribute to the success of the stadium, including but not limited to core stadium tenants including Sale Sharks and Salford Red Devils, sponsors, promoters, and retail outlets.\n, • Responsibility for leading negotiations on stadium hire agreements liaising and updating the Board as appropriate.\n\n \n Marketing and promotion \n\n • Manage the stadium’s reputation effectively through positive marketing and promotion activity.\n, • Develop and implement a proposed marketing and promotion strategy which aligns to the stadium business plan, promotes opportunities at the venue and which increases attendance.\n\n \n Stadium operations \n\n • Review the existing operating model for the stadium and develop a sustainable future model which aligns to the agreed business plan. Present the plan to the Board for consideration and approval\n, • Manage the stadium staffing team and ensure there is an appropriate induction and training programme for staff and regular supervision, liaising with Avensure the stadium’s contracted HR provider.\n, • Work with the Finance Officer to ensure effective financial management of the stadium on a day-to-day basis and that financial targets are met including maximising the commercial return on events and activities, and allocating resources efficiently.\n, • Promote a customer service culture throughout the Venue Operations team ensuring that the reputation of the stadium is upheld at all times.\n, • Coordinate and oversee events held at the stadium to ensure they are delivered safely and successfully.\n\n \n Stadium facilities \n\n • Ensure the stadium is maintained to the highest standards, including cleanliness, safety, and functionality of all facilities.\n, • Ensure the highest levels of security are maintained at the stadium.\n, • Ensure that the stadium and training pitches are of a world-class standard for all matches and compliant with both Rugby code specifications at all times.\n, • Assess the pitch requirements needed to enhance the use of the stadium for other events in line with the agreed business plan.\n\n \n The Person \n Applications are invited from candidates who can display the following key skills, experience and personal attributes: \n\n • Significant and highly credible experience in a similar role developing and managing high footfall major stadia, sports, leisure, or entertainment venues.\n, • Proven senior event management experience\n, • Experience of sourcing, negotiating, and securing stadium hires across sport and entertainment desirable.\n, • Facilities management experience preferred, ideally in the stadia sector, including technical and safety knowledge\n, • Strong commercial, project, and financial acumen.\n, • Proven experience of effectively managing significant contracts and budgets.\n, • A clear strategic thinker, adept at both short- and long-term planning, with the ability to see the wider business picture.\n, • Results driven; thrives on challenge; action-orientated and pragmatic in approach.\n, • Positive mindset: resilient, able to balance multiple priorities and remain focused and clear.\n, • Proven ability of working in a highly complex and varied stakeholder environment with a strong focus on customer service.\n, • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, able to build relationships quickly across a wide range of key stakeholders with differing agendas both internally and externally.\n, • Committed to always demonstrating the highest professional standards of operation and delivery.\n

The Company: \n We are looking to recruit a highly organised and proactive Purchase Order Coordinator/Product Merchandiser, you will take ownership of the end-to-end management of purchase orders across suppliers in Pakistan, India and Turkey, ensuring products progress through the production critical path and are delivered on time, in full and to the required standards. \n \n This is a fast-paced role requiring excellent organisation, communication and problem-solving skills. You will become the primary day to day contact for your suppliers, working closely with Category Management, Demand Planning, QA/QC, Logistics and our international support teams to proactively manage production, resolve issues and minimise delivery risks. \n \n The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring our supply chain operates efficiently while supporting continued business growth. Excellent opportunities to progress and develope \n \n The Role: \n Purchase Order Management \n Receive new customer and stock order enquiries from Sales, AST UK and Demand Planning. \n Confirm agreed unit cost, lead times and milestone dates, quantities and Vendor. \n Take full ownership of purchase orders from release through to shipment. \n Release purchase orders to suppliers using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. \n Maintain purchase orders throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring all amendments are accurately processed. \n Work with Demand Planning and Accounts Services Team to communicate delivery changes and production updates. \n Critical Path Management \n Own the production critical path from purchase order release through to shipment. \n Monitor all key production milestones and proactively follow up on outstanding actions. \n Identify delivery risks early and implement recovery plans where required. \n Escalate potential delays with solution recommendations. \n Ensure customer delivery commitments are achieved wherever possible. \n Vendor Management \n Act as the primary contact for PO communication for suppliers across Pakistan, India and Turkey. \n Build strong working relationships with manufacturing partners. \n Hold regular production review meetings with suppliers. \n Resolve production queries and operational issues quickly and professionally. \n Support supplier performance improvements. \n Maintain supplier Capacity and Lead Time report. \n Cross Functional Collaboration \n Build strong working relationships with Demand Planning, Category Management, Accounts Services Team UK/India, Logistics and QA/QA. \n Provide regular production updates to internal stakeholders. \n \n Skills required: \n Previous experience within Merchandising, Production Merchandising, Supply Chain or purchasing. \n Strong experience managing overseas suppliers. \n Excellent understanding of purchase order management. \n Experience managing production critical paths. \n Strong organisational and planning skills. \n Excellent communication and relationship building abilities. \n Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail. Excellent Excel skills \n Ability to manage multiple suppliers and competing priorities.

Legal Director (Intellectual Property) (Part-Time, 1-4 Days per Week) \n Remote (UK or Ireland) or office-based (London or Ireland) \n \n Our client is a medical device company developing minimally invasive technologies for vascular and endovascular procedures, operating as part of the medical device division of a larger international healthcare group. One product is currently on the market, with several more in the pipeline and in human trials ahead of further launches targeted for early 2027. Following its acquisition by the group, the company is creating its first in-house legal hire to provide dedicated intellectual property coverage, working closely with R&D, regulatory, clinical, finance, operations and commercial teams. \n \n The position is offered on an employed, part-time basis, with flexibility on days per week (1-4). The role can be remote, with one to two days per month travel to the company's Ireland office, or based at the company's London or Ireland office. The core focus is intellectual property, with scope for candidates able to commit more days per week to take on broader, generalist legal work. \n \n Principal Responsibilities \n\n • Advise on and support execution of the company's intellectual property strategy, aligning it with product development, clinical, regulatory and commercial goals.\n, • Prepare, review and prosecute patent applications globally, working closely with engineers, scientists and outside counsel as appropriate.\n, • Manage outside counsel on patent preparation, prosecution, oppositions, post-grant challenges and related matters, including oversight of strategy, quality and cost.\n, • Conduct patentability, landscape and freedom-to-operate analyses, and monitor competitor filings and products.\n, • Counsel business and technical teams on patent strategy, invention capture, trade secrets and IP risk management.\n, • Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including NDAs, consulting, supplier, service, and technology or licensing agreements.\n, • For candidates able to commit more days per week, support broader legal matters such as due diligence for M&A and partnerships, employment, corporate transactions and regulatory compliance, coordinating with outside counsel and functional owners as needed.\n\n \n Your Profile \n\n • You are a qualified solicitor, admitted to practice and in good standing in the UK, Ireland or another relevant jurisdiction, with substantial experience in patent drafting and prosecution.\n, • You have 10+ years of experience drafting, prosecuting and managing patent applications.\n, • You have a background in biotech, medical devices, or a related life sciences field.\n, • You have experience building and managing patent portfolios aligned with business objectives.\n, • You are comfortable operating as a company's sole in-house legal resource, working across technical and business functions.\n, • You bring sound legal judgment and a pragmatic, commercially-minded approach to risk.\n, • You are able to travel to the company's Ireland office for one to two days per month, if working remotely.\n\n \n Nice to Have \n\n • Experience drafting, reviewing or negotiating commercial or corporate agreements.\n, • Exposure to broader legal matters such as employment, corporate transactions, or regulatory compliance.\n\n \n Salary \n Up to £140,000 (pro rata), depending on experience and days per week.

Job Title: Ocean Import Freight Operator / Sea Freight Import Specialist \n Location: Manchester, UK \n Salary: Up to £38,000 + Benefits (DOE) \n \n A leading global freight forwarder in Manchester is hiring an experienced Ocean Imports Operator to manage high-volume deep-sea ocean import consignments. If you want operational autonomy, excellent job stability, and strong international growth potential within sea freight imports, this role is for you. \n \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Ocean Import Freight Desk: Take complete ownership of ocean import files (FCL & LCL) across international trade lanes, managing shipments from initial origin booking straight through to UK port arrival and final delivery.\n, • Import Customs & Documentation: Prepare and process crucial UK import customs entries, Bills of Lading (MBL/HBL), and shipping documentation in full compliance with UK import regulations.\n, • Supply Chain & Carrier Coordination: Work alongside ocean carriers, shipping lines, overseas freight agents, and domestic hauliers to secure competitive ocean freight rates and optimize import transit times.\n, • Key Account Management: Act as the primary operational contact for key client accounts, delivering real-time milestone tracking updates and proactively resolving route bottlenecks.\n, • File Profitability: Oversee ocean import job costing, audit supplier charges, and execute accurate client billing to protect file margins.\n\n \n Requirements: \n\n • Proven background in ocean import freight forwarding operations.\n, • Solid understanding of deep-sea ocean import documentation, Incoterms, and UK import customs procedures.\n, • Hands-on experience using freight platforms like CargoWise One, MultiFreight, or similar system environments.\n, • Sharp problem-solving ability and strong attention to detail under tight port and shipping cut-off deadlines.\n\n \n Benefits: \n\n • Competitive basic salary up to £38,000 dependent on experience.\n, • Structured career growth paths within a global freight forwarding network.\n, • Comprehensive benefits package and a generous annual leave allowance.\n\n \n #OceanImports #OceanFreight #SeaFreight #FreightForwarding #ManchesterJobs #LogisticsJobs

Compensation & Benefits Manager \n \n Manchester (Hybrid – 3 days in the office) \n £80,000–£85,000 + 15% annual bonus + excellent benefits \n Confidential Retained Search \n \n Middlemore is delighted to be exclusively retained by a highly respected international financial services organisation to appoint a Compensation & Benefits Manager to support its UK and European operations. \n \n Whilst the remit spans the full Reward agenda, the organisation's greatest near-term priority sits within Benefits, particularly across its European operations. \n The Compensation offering is mature and well established, with a variety of rewarding project work across benchmarking, pay structures, incentives and regulatory developments. Benefits, however, is undergoing a more significant evolution, creating an opportunity for someone who enjoys solving operational complexity whilst shaping the future employee proposition across multiple European markets. \n \n You'll play a pivotal role in driving a broad range of strategic and operational initiatives, including: \n Benefits \n\n • European Benefits strategy and delivery across c.10 countries\n, • Annual Benefits renewals and vendor management\n, • Continued rollout and optimisation of an international Benefits platform\n, • Simplification of a complex supplier landscape\n, • Regulatory compliance and Collective Bargaining Agreements\n, • Improving operational efficiency through process improvement and technology\n\n Compensation \n\n • Annual salary and reward review cycles\n, • WTW job architecture and market benchmarking\n, • Variable pay and incentive frameworks\n, • European Pay Transparency initiatives\n, • Equal Pay and Gender Pay Gap reporting\n, • Workday compensation governance, reporting and data integrity\n\n \n This is a role for someone who enjoys remaining close to the detail. \n \n We're looking for an experienced Reward professional who is comfortable leading projects, influencing senior stakeholders and rolling up their sleeves to deliver operational excellence. You'll need energy, pragmatism and excellent judgement, but equally important is your ability to build strong relationships. The HR team is collaborative, supportive and genuinely enjoyable to be part of, so finding someone who values working in that kind of environment is important. \n \n You may already be an experienced Compensation & Benefits professional with a strong Benefits bias, or you could be an established Benefits specialist looking to broaden your Reward remit. Equally, we'd welcome conversations with experienced professionals seeking a technically interesting role without the need for significant people management responsibilities. \n \n Experience across UK and European Benefits is essential (we're open-minded regarding the depth of your European experience), together with exposure to Compensation activities within a complex, international organisation. Financial Services or Insurance experience would be advantageous, although we're equally interested in candidates from other regulated or high-touch international environments where the experience is readily transferable. \n If you'd like to discuss the opportunity in confidence before applying, Jenna Stocks would be delighted to hear from you via jenna.stocks@middlemore.co.uk . Alternatively, please apply via the link below. \n \n Equal Opportunities \n Our client is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. \n If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let Jenna know. All applications and conversations will be handled in the strictest confidence.

Purchasing Assistant / Buyer - Food Manufacturing – Hybrid / Stockport - £30,000 - £35,000 \n \n Ever wondered how all the ingredients actually make it into a food factory at the right time, in the right quantities, and at the right price? \n \n This is where that happens. \n \n We're looking for a Purchasing Assistant to support a busy procurement team within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. It's a role for someone who enjoys organisation and likes working with data. \n \n The role \n \n You'll work closely with the Purchasing Manager, helping to keep suppliers, forecasts, contracts, and product information organised and up to date. \n \n No two days are likely to look exactly the same. \n \n One minute you'll be updating forecasts, the next you'll be helping launch a new ingredient, supporting a tender process, or investigating why a supplier's pricing doesn't quite add up. \n \n You'll be: \n \n\n • Supporting procurement projects and tender activity\n, • Managing supplier specifications and approvals\n, • Maintaining contracts and purchasing data within the MRP system\n, • Producing stock cover and forecasting reports\n, • Working closely with Technical, NPD, Planning and Operations teams\n\n \n What they're looking for \n \n\n • Strong administration skills\n, • Good Excel and IT skills\n, • Previous experience within purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or food manufacturing would be beneficial\n\n \n If you're organised, curious, and enjoy being the person who keeps everything moving behind the scenes, we'd love to hear from you.

Location: Salford Quays, Greater Manchester \n \n Salary: £32k-£36k (DOE) \n \n About Marick \n \n We’re Marick – an integrated creative agency with a passion for producing standout content and delivering engaging live and virtual experiences. We help brands connect meaningfully with their audiences, creating positive impact and lasting impressions. \n \n Since 2007, we’ve built a strong reputation as a professional, quality-driven, and reliable partner. \n \n Our services include: \n · Live and Virtual Events \n · Graphic Design \n · Video Production \n · Marketing Communications \n \n Our in-house team of event professionals, designers, and producers work across sectors including energy, infrastructure and engineering, aerospace, education, and the public sector. We’re proud to be known for our creativity, reliability, and the relationships we build with our clients. \n \n The Opportunity \n We’re looking for an experienced and ambitious Events Manager to join our team in Salford Quays. \n \n If you’re a natural organiser who thrives in an agency environment - juggling multiple projects, managing complex logistics, and turning creative ideas into reality - this is your chance to shine. \n \n This role is perfect for someone who’s equally at home managing event operations and developing imaginative event concepts that excite clients and audiences alike. You’ll work hand-in-hand with our talented creative and production teams to deliver seamless, engaging, and memorable experiences from pitch to post-event wrap-up. \n \n We’re a small but mighty agency with a strong team spirit and a huge passion for what we do. If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment then this role could be for you. \n \n What You’ll Be Doing \n\n • Lead the planning, logistics, and delivery of live events from start to finish.\n, • Develop and pitch creative event concepts that inspire clients and align with their brand goals.\n, • Act as a key client contact, managing relationships with professionalism and warmth.\n, • Coordinate all logistics, including venue sourcing, supplier management, delegate registration, communications, and on-site operations.\n\n \n \n\n • Work in partnership with our AV and production teams so they can bring creative concepts to life with flawless technical execution.\n, • Oversee budgets and ensure every project delivers value for money and impact.\n, • Build and maintain supplier relationships, ensuring timely and on-budget delivery.\n, • Collaborate with our design and video teams to develop event branding, visuals, and marketing collateral.\n, • Mentor and support junior team members, fostering collaboration and excellence.\n, • Delivering exceptional attendee experiences, ensuring every detail - from pre-event communication to on-site delivery - is on point.\n\n \n What We’re Looking For \n\n • Minimum 5 years’ full-time event management experience, including at least 2 years in an agency environment.\n, • An established events professional with a proven track record of managing large-scale, complex events.\n, • Strong creative instincts with the ability to conceptualise and pitch event ideas to clients.\n, • Experienced in end-to-end event delivery, including production coordination, logistics, and on-site management.\n, • Confident, client-facing communicator who can build lasting relationships.\n, • Skilled at managing teams and collaborating across disciplines.\n, • Highly organised, detail-driven, and calm under pressure.\n, • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).\n, • A relevant qualification in events is desirable but not essential.\n, • Full driving licence and own transport required.\n, • Willingness to travel.\n\n \n What We Offer \n\n • 37.5 hour working week\n, • 28 days holiday plus bank holidays\n, • An extra day off for your birthday\n, • Flexible working practices\n, • Statutory pension scheme\n, • Discretionary bonuses\n, • Free on-site parking\n\n \n

UK Head Of Freight Forwarding / Business Unit Manager \n Multi-Modal Freight Forwarding Operation \n Manchester Area (flexible location) \n £60,000 - £80,000 per annum (flexible depending on experience) \n \n We are seeking an ambitious, commercially driven and entrepreneurial Head of Freight Forwarding / Business Unit Manager to establish and grow a brand-new UK freight forwarding business unit. \n \n This is a genuine blank-sheet opportunity for an experienced freight forwarding professional who wants to build and grow a business, rather than simply manage an existing operation. \n \n The successful candidate will take responsibility for developing the UK operation across sea, road, air freight and customs, building a team, developing new business and taking ownership of the day-to-day operation and overall P&L. \n \n With established international operations across Ireland, Europe, the Middle East and the USA, the successful candidate will have the backing, infrastructure and international network of an established logistics business, while having the autonomy to shape and develop the UK operation. \n This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is switched on, commercially minded and capable of thinking for themselves, bringing their own industry knowledge, customer relationships and ideas to create a successful and sustainable UK business. \n \n The Benefits; \n\n • £60,000 - £80,000 salary, flexible dependent on experience\n, • Performance-related bonus / high earning potential\n, • Genuine opportunity to build and lead a new UK business unit\n, • Significant autonomy and commercial responsibility\n, • Backing of an established international logistics business\n, • Access to established international customers, partners and infrastructure\n, • Opportunity to recruit and build your own team\n, • Direct responsibility for the growth and profitability of the UK operation\n, • Excellent long-term career progression opportunities\n, • Flexible UK location – Liverpool, Manchester, Midlands or Greater London\n\n \n The Candidate; \n\n • Proven experience within the freight forwarding / international logistics sector\n, • Experience across multiple freight modes, ideally including sea, ocean, road and air freight\n, • Strong understanding of customs and international freight processes\n, • Previous experience managing and developing a team\n, • Proven business development and new business generation experience\n, • Strong commercial awareness with experience managing P&L and budgets\n, • Confident building relationships with customers, suppliers, agents and international partners\n, • An established network of customers and contacts would be highly advantageous\n, • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build something from the ground up\n, • Commercially driven with a focus on sustainable, profitable growth\n, • Confident decision maker who can operate autonomously\n, • Strong leadership and people development skills\n, • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills\n\n \n Duties and Responsibilities; \n\n • Establish and develop the new UK freight forwarding business unit\n, • Create and implement the UK commercial and growth strategy\n, • Develop new business across sea, ocean, road, air freight and customs\n, • Bring existing industry knowledge, relationships and customer opportunities into the new operation\n, • Identify, target and secure new customers across the UK market\n, • Build and develop a high-performing freight forwarding team\n, • Recruit, manage, coach and develop employees as the business grows\n, • Take full responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the UK business unit\n, • Manage budgets, forecasting and overall P&L performance\n, • Develop and maintain strong customer, supplier, agent and international partner relationships\n, • Work closely with the wider international operation to maximise global opportunities\n, • Develop processes and systems to support the growth of the UK operation\n, • Identify new revenue streams and commercial opportunities\n, • Negotiate commercial agreements and secure profitable business\n, • Monitor performance against agreed budgets, revenue and profitability targets\n, • Provide regular commercial and operational reporting to senior management\n, • Build a sustainable and scalable UK freight forwarding operation\n\n \n If you have Director / Senior Management Experience within Freight Forwarding and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link. \n \n At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data – These can be viewed on our website.