Position
The Account Executive based at our offices in Ealing will be responsible for the following:
Build trust and rapport with partners to exercise cross-sell opportunities
Proactively make one hours of outbound calls daily to lapsed and potential customers
Work with the Sales Manager to strategically attract a wider target market
Create/generate new leads of your own
Provide partner feedback to the business and assist with the creation of ongoing partner engagement initiatives
Maintain existing revenue by cultivating strong relationships with existing partners
Account management of House Accounts, including mapping customer accounts and conducting gap analysis
Nurture and re-engage any leads not ready for sale
Onboard new partners and assist with account set up and partner relations
Be proactive, with outbound calls/emails, ensure you are profiling effectively, generating opportunities and building business relationships
Negotiate terms and pricing/discounts with customers
Provide weekly report and updates on pipeline
Ensure that you achieve your targets whilst increasing turnover and margin
Ensure shortfalls in targets are highlighted, discussed and remedied at the earliest opportunity
Accurately generate quotes, follow up/chase/negotiate/revise/close and process sales order accordingly for specific partners when required
Process and management of sales orders accurately
Provide customer orders to purchasing for ordering
Chase ETA’s through purchasing and directly and liaise with customers
Respond to customer complaints in a professional manner
Ensure that data within the CRM is correct and up to date
Manage and maintain the relationship of existing and new leads
Requirements
What you'll bring:
Minimum of 24 months sales experience in one of the following environments: call centre, face-to-face, telesales and account management
Strong interpersonal and excellent telephone communication skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels
Positive, proactive self-starter, with a ‘can do’ attitude.
Ability to work, manage, exceed targets and close.
Experience in pipeline management and KPI targets.
Proficient with Microsoft office and computer literate.
Experience/knowledge within the IT/Software sector
Other information
Benefits:
£32,000 - £34,000
Commission
Excellent contributory pension scheme
Private Medical Insurance
Healthcare scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Life cover
Online retail discounts
Full training and development programme
The role is a mix of 2 home working days and 3 office-based days, candidates should therefore have a reasonable commute to our Ealing office. Working hours 9.00am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday.
Our Commitment to Inclusion:
At QBS, we believe diversity isn’t just a box to tick, it’s the engine that drives innovation, creativity, and growth. We’re building a culture where everyone belongs, every voice is heard, and every perspective is valued.
We welcome people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, because we know that different ways of thinking make us stronger. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing decades of experience, what matters most is your passion, potential, and willingness to make an impact.
23/03/2026
Full time
Position
The Account Executive based at our offices in Ealing will be responsible for the following:
Build trust and rapport with partners to exercise cross-sell opportunities
Proactively make one hours of outbound calls daily to lapsed and potential customers
Work with the Sales Manager to strategically attract a wider target market
Create/generate new leads of your own
Provide partner feedback to the business and assist with the creation of ongoing partner engagement initiatives
Maintain existing revenue by cultivating strong relationships with existing partners
Account management of House Accounts, including mapping customer accounts and conducting gap analysis
Nurture and re-engage any leads not ready for sale
Onboard new partners and assist with account set up and partner relations
Be proactive, with outbound calls/emails, ensure you are profiling effectively, generating opportunities and building business relationships
Negotiate terms and pricing/discounts with customers
Provide weekly report and updates on pipeline
Ensure that you achieve your targets whilst increasing turnover and margin
Ensure shortfalls in targets are highlighted, discussed and remedied at the earliest opportunity
Accurately generate quotes, follow up/chase/negotiate/revise/close and process sales order accordingly for specific partners when required
Process and management of sales orders accurately
Provide customer orders to purchasing for ordering
Chase ETA’s through purchasing and directly and liaise with customers
Respond to customer complaints in a professional manner
Ensure that data within the CRM is correct and up to date
Manage and maintain the relationship of existing and new leads
Requirements
What you'll bring:
Minimum of 24 months sales experience in one of the following environments: call centre, face-to-face, telesales and account management
Strong interpersonal and excellent telephone communication skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels
Positive, proactive self-starter, with a ‘can do’ attitude.
Ability to work, manage, exceed targets and close.
Experience in pipeline management and KPI targets.
Proficient with Microsoft office and computer literate.
Experience/knowledge within the IT/Software sector
Other information
Benefits:
£32,000 - £34,000
Commission
Excellent contributory pension scheme
Private Medical Insurance
Healthcare scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Life cover
Online retail discounts
Full training and development programme
The role is a mix of 2 home working days and 3 office-based days, candidates should therefore have a reasonable commute to our Ealing office. Working hours 9.00am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday.
Our Commitment to Inclusion:
At QBS, we believe diversity isn’t just a box to tick, it’s the engine that drives innovation, creativity, and growth. We’re building a culture where everyone belongs, every voice is heard, and every perspective is valued.
We welcome people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, because we know that different ways of thinking make us stronger. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing decades of experience, what matters most is your passion, potential, and willingness to make an impact.
BI / Datawarehouse Lead / Manager - Home / Prestigious Client Prestigious in their sector, my client has an excellent market image and continues to make a significant impact. They are heavily involved in an ambitious business / systems transformation, and we have an excellent opportunity for an established Datawarehouse Lead to join their team. The successful candidate will play a lead role in the technical development and management of their global Data Warehouse and supporting team. The successful candidate will have a proven background and experience of full cycle development of a corporate, Microsoft based Data Warehouse. Desired skills: Design, Build, Test, Azure, Fabric Lakehouse We are looking to recruit a high-calibre resource, so the client is happy to consider candidates from both a contract and permanent background. Please forward your most recent CV to be considered for telephone screening. SQL / BI / ETL / DATAWAREHOUSE / AZURE / FABRIC / SPARK / PYSPARK / LEAD / MANAGER / HOME / REMOTE / MIDLANDS / BIRMINGHAM / SQL / BI / ETL / DATAWAREHOUSE / AZURE / FABRIC / SPARK / PYSPARK / LEAD / MANAGER / HOME / REMOTE / MIDLANDS / BIRMINGHAM
01/04/2026
Contractor
BI / Datawarehouse Lead / Manager - Home / Prestigious Client Prestigious in their sector, my client has an excellent market image and continues to make a significant impact. They are heavily involved in an ambitious business / systems transformation, and we have an excellent opportunity for an established Datawarehouse Lead to join their team. The successful candidate will play a lead role in the technical development and management of their global Data Warehouse and supporting team. The successful candidate will have a proven background and experience of full cycle development of a corporate, Microsoft based Data Warehouse. Desired skills: Design, Build, Test, Azure, Fabric Lakehouse We are looking to recruit a high-calibre resource, so the client is happy to consider candidates from both a contract and permanent background. Please forward your most recent CV to be considered for telephone screening. SQL / BI / ETL / DATAWAREHOUSE / AZURE / FABRIC / SPARK / PYSPARK / LEAD / MANAGER / HOME / REMOTE / MIDLANDS / BIRMINGHAM / SQL / BI / ETL / DATAWAREHOUSE / AZURE / FABRIC / SPARK / PYSPARK / LEAD / MANAGER / HOME / REMOTE / MIDLANDS / BIRMINGHAM
K-People Europe is a London based recruitment consultancy and we've been recruiting top talents for our clients in UK & Europe since 2007. Our client, a global blue-chip consumer electronics company, is looking for eStore Trading Manager who will play a critical role in driving the commercial success of the company's online sales channels. You will be a key driver in understanding performance, identifying opportunities for growth and improvement, and effectively collaborating with local subsidiaries to achieve ambitious sales targets. Your ability to translate data into actionable insights, communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, and contribute to strategic initiatives like SKU rationalization will be crucial to your success and the overall performance of the European eStore. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and make a significant impact on the company's digital channel. Key Responsibilities Part of Channel Management and BI team, helping to deliver the company's revenue targets and support new sales initiatives, across 17 European Subsidiaries and 32 Markets. Working with all categories and all functions to drive sales and optimize performance across all its storefronts. As eStore Trading Manager, you will be responsible for driving the commercial performance of the European subs across all online sales channels. This role requires a deep understanding of eStore performance, the ability to identify drivers of success and underperformance, and the skill to collaborate with local subsidiaries to implement effective growth strategies. You will be the main point of contact for the Subsidiary. (1) Weekly Trading Calls: Host weekly trading calls with Subsidies. Develop a comprehensive understanding of eStore performance across all online sales channels. Analyse weekly performance trends to understand why performance has increased or decreased, and stay informed on the actions being taken by local subsidiaries to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities. (2) Root Cause Analysis and Action Planning: Investigate under/over performance across channels to identify root cause. Collect insights from Subs to add context and pinpoint root cause. Collaborate with Subsidiaries to agree on clear and actionable plan to address underperformance and drive improvement, ensuring diligent follow-up on agreed actions. (3) SLT Reporting and Feedback Loop: Prepare weekly performance updates to be presented to the Senior Leadership Team. Clearly articulating performance trends, key drivers, and proposed actions. Provide updates to existing actions and progress. (4) Quarterly Business Reviews(QBRs): Lead and facilitate Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with local subsidiaries. Focusing on eStore performance, challenges, and opportunities. Work collaboratively with local teams to agree on strategic actions and ensure consistent follow-up on progress. (5) Data-Driven Insights: Utilise data analytics tools and reports to pinpoint performance issues and identify areas for optimization. Formulate clear and insightful questions for local subsidiaries based on data analysis to drive focused discussions and problem-solving. (6) Stakeholder Management and Collaboration: Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across various functions both at the European and local levels. Effectively manage these relationships to drive eStore success. (7) SKU Rationalization Program Contribution: Actively participate in and contribute to the European SKU Rationalization program. Support subs with implementation, ongoing performance analysis and revenue mitigation plans. Requirements (1) Proven experience (5+ years) in e-commerce trading, online sales management, or a similar role, ideally within a multi-market environment. (2) Proven ability to work with and manage/support senior stakeholders, Heads of Departments. Good soft skills essential (3) Deep understanding of various online sales channels and their specific performance drivers. (4) Strong experience in working with digital data and analysing complex data sets and drawing relevant conclusions/asking questions to understand root cause. Metrics include paid/owned/organic traffic, conversion rates, purchase funnel, customer acquisition cost, sales breakdown by Division and other relevant e-commerce metrics. (5) A strong passion for metrics, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to delve into data details while maintaining a strategic, big-picture perspective. (6) Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Power Pivot, complex formulas, and Pivot Tables. (7) Experience with BI tools, including the ability to navigate and interpret existing reports. (8) Competent in using PowerPoint for clear and concise presentations and ability to present to senior audience. (9) Proven ability to prioritize tasks effectively, manage deliverables to deadlines, and collaborate successfully with diverse partners across different markets. (10) Strong ability to problem-solve independently, take ownership of initiatives, and drive to successful completion. (11) Excellent presentation skills, strong verbal and written communication abilities, with the ability to convey complex data insights clearly and concisely. (12) High level of attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy. (13) The right candidate must be eligible to work full-time in UK immediately without any restriction. If you're on any visa permitting full-time work in UK, please indicate your visa status in your CV and when it expires. Conditions (1) Job type: full-time & day rate contractor & initial contract until the end of 2026 with a strong likelihood of extension (2) Job location: Chertsey, Surrey (on-site car park & free shuttle from/to Weybridge railway station) (3) Hybrid working: 2 days work from home (4) Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week (5) Day rate: (equivalent to annual £85 000)
01/04/2026
Contractor
K-People Europe is a London based recruitment consultancy and we've been recruiting top talents for our clients in UK & Europe since 2007. Our client, a global blue-chip consumer electronics company, is looking for eStore Trading Manager who will play a critical role in driving the commercial success of the company's online sales channels. You will be a key driver in understanding performance, identifying opportunities for growth and improvement, and effectively collaborating with local subsidiaries to achieve ambitious sales targets. Your ability to translate data into actionable insights, communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, and contribute to strategic initiatives like SKU rationalization will be crucial to your success and the overall performance of the European eStore. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and make a significant impact on the company's digital channel. Key Responsibilities Part of Channel Management and BI team, helping to deliver the company's revenue targets and support new sales initiatives, across 17 European Subsidiaries and 32 Markets. Working with all categories and all functions to drive sales and optimize performance across all its storefronts. As eStore Trading Manager, you will be responsible for driving the commercial performance of the European subs across all online sales channels. This role requires a deep understanding of eStore performance, the ability to identify drivers of success and underperformance, and the skill to collaborate with local subsidiaries to implement effective growth strategies. You will be the main point of contact for the Subsidiary. (1) Weekly Trading Calls: Host weekly trading calls with Subsidies. Develop a comprehensive understanding of eStore performance across all online sales channels. Analyse weekly performance trends to understand why performance has increased or decreased, and stay informed on the actions being taken by local subsidiaries to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities. (2) Root Cause Analysis and Action Planning: Investigate under/over performance across channels to identify root cause. Collect insights from Subs to add context and pinpoint root cause. Collaborate with Subsidiaries to agree on clear and actionable plan to address underperformance and drive improvement, ensuring diligent follow-up on agreed actions. (3) SLT Reporting and Feedback Loop: Prepare weekly performance updates to be presented to the Senior Leadership Team. Clearly articulating performance trends, key drivers, and proposed actions. Provide updates to existing actions and progress. (4) Quarterly Business Reviews(QBRs): Lead and facilitate Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with local subsidiaries. Focusing on eStore performance, challenges, and opportunities. Work collaboratively with local teams to agree on strategic actions and ensure consistent follow-up on progress. (5) Data-Driven Insights: Utilise data analytics tools and reports to pinpoint performance issues and identify areas for optimization. Formulate clear and insightful questions for local subsidiaries based on data analysis to drive focused discussions and problem-solving. (6) Stakeholder Management and Collaboration: Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across various functions both at the European and local levels. Effectively manage these relationships to drive eStore success. (7) SKU Rationalization Program Contribution: Actively participate in and contribute to the European SKU Rationalization program. Support subs with implementation, ongoing performance analysis and revenue mitigation plans. Requirements (1) Proven experience (5+ years) in e-commerce trading, online sales management, or a similar role, ideally within a multi-market environment. (2) Proven ability to work with and manage/support senior stakeholders, Heads of Departments. Good soft skills essential (3) Deep understanding of various online sales channels and their specific performance drivers. (4) Strong experience in working with digital data and analysing complex data sets and drawing relevant conclusions/asking questions to understand root cause. Metrics include paid/owned/organic traffic, conversion rates, purchase funnel, customer acquisition cost, sales breakdown by Division and other relevant e-commerce metrics. (5) A strong passion for metrics, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to delve into data details while maintaining a strategic, big-picture perspective. (6) Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Power Pivot, complex formulas, and Pivot Tables. (7) Experience with BI tools, including the ability to navigate and interpret existing reports. (8) Competent in using PowerPoint for clear and concise presentations and ability to present to senior audience. (9) Proven ability to prioritize tasks effectively, manage deliverables to deadlines, and collaborate successfully with diverse partners across different markets. (10) Strong ability to problem-solve independently, take ownership of initiatives, and drive to successful completion. (11) Excellent presentation skills, strong verbal and written communication abilities, with the ability to convey complex data insights clearly and concisely. (12) High level of attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy. (13) The right candidate must be eligible to work full-time in UK immediately without any restriction. If you're on any visa permitting full-time work in UK, please indicate your visa status in your CV and when it expires. Conditions (1) Job type: full-time & day rate contractor & initial contract until the end of 2026 with a strong likelihood of extension (2) Job location: Chertsey, Surrey (on-site car park & free shuttle from/to Weybridge railway station) (3) Hybrid working: 2 days work from home (4) Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week (5) Day rate: (equivalent to annual £85 000)
ServiceNow Product Manager Banking This is a new and exclusive opportunity for a ServiceNow owner Product Manager to join this thriving Banking business as they grow their ServiceNow centre of excellence Role logistics Job title: Product Manager Technology focus- ServiceNow Location Knutsford or Manchester, 2 days a week in the office and home working hybrid Permanent role, salary 70,000- 100,000 dependent on experience For this role as a ServiceNow Product Manager, you will help this Bank be better at collaborating with technology teams to optimise and improve the IT service management processes involved in the delivery and support of technology services to meet the needs of the bank. You will be bringing your ServiceNow expertise to plan, create and design technology solutions which c reate solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. To be successful as a Product Manager, you should have experience with:- Deep ServiceNow expertise Agile product ownership (OKRs, backlog, release planning) leading cross-functional squads and vendor partners Strong data governance & quality management, experience with critical data elements, lineage, attestations, automated compliance monitoring and MI publishing The successful candidate will be based in our Knutsford or Manchester office. For more information, and the chance to be considered, please do send through a CV through to Kimberley Roe at Huxley Many thanks To find out more about Huxley, please visit (url removed) Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
31/03/2026
Full time
ServiceNow Product Manager Banking This is a new and exclusive opportunity for a ServiceNow owner Product Manager to join this thriving Banking business as they grow their ServiceNow centre of excellence Role logistics Job title: Product Manager Technology focus- ServiceNow Location Knutsford or Manchester, 2 days a week in the office and home working hybrid Permanent role, salary 70,000- 100,000 dependent on experience For this role as a ServiceNow Product Manager, you will help this Bank be better at collaborating with technology teams to optimise and improve the IT service management processes involved in the delivery and support of technology services to meet the needs of the bank. You will be bringing your ServiceNow expertise to plan, create and design technology solutions which c reate solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. To be successful as a Product Manager, you should have experience with:- Deep ServiceNow expertise Agile product ownership (OKRs, backlog, release planning) leading cross-functional squads and vendor partners Strong data governance & quality management, experience with critical data elements, lineage, attestations, automated compliance monitoring and MI publishing The successful candidate will be based in our Knutsford or Manchester office. For more information, and the chance to be considered, please do send through a CV through to Kimberley Roe at Huxley Many thanks To find out more about Huxley, please visit (url removed) Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
ServiceNow Product Manager Banking This is a new and exclusive opportunity for a ServiceNow owner Product Manager to join this thriving Banking business as they grow their ServiceNow centre of excellence Role logistics Job title: Product Manager Technology focus- ServiceNow Location Knutsford or Manchester, 2 days a week in the office and home working hybrid Permanent role, salary £70,000- £100,000 dependent on experience For this role as a ServiceNow Product Manager, you will help this Bank be better at collaborating with technology teams to optimise and improve the IT service management processes involved in the delivery and support of technology services to meet the needs of the bank. You will be bringing your ServiceNow expertise to plan, create and design technology solutions which c reate solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. To be successful as a Product Manager, you should have experience with:- Deep ServiceNow expertise Agile product ownership (OKRs, backlog, release planning) leading cross-functional squads and vendor partners Strong data governance & quality management, experience with critical data elements, lineage, attestations, automated compliance monitoring and MI publishing The successful candidate will be based in our Knutsford or Manchester office. For more information, and the chance to be considered, please do send through a CV through to Kimberley Roe at Huxley Many thanks To find out more about Huxley, please visit our website Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales
31/03/2026
Full time
ServiceNow Product Manager Banking This is a new and exclusive opportunity for a ServiceNow owner Product Manager to join this thriving Banking business as they grow their ServiceNow centre of excellence Role logistics Job title: Product Manager Technology focus- ServiceNow Location Knutsford or Manchester, 2 days a week in the office and home working hybrid Permanent role, salary £70,000- £100,000 dependent on experience For this role as a ServiceNow Product Manager, you will help this Bank be better at collaborating with technology teams to optimise and improve the IT service management processes involved in the delivery and support of technology services to meet the needs of the bank. You will be bringing your ServiceNow expertise to plan, create and design technology solutions which c reate solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. To be successful as a Product Manager, you should have experience with:- Deep ServiceNow expertise Agile product ownership (OKRs, backlog, release planning) leading cross-functional squads and vendor partners Strong data governance & quality management, experience with critical data elements, lineage, attestations, automated compliance monitoring and MI publishing The successful candidate will be based in our Knutsford or Manchester office. For more information, and the chance to be considered, please do send through a CV through to Kimberley Roe at Huxley Many thanks To find out more about Huxley, please visit our website Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales
Estimating Engineer London or Portsmouth Office Home & Site Based (Hybrid) Our Client has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Estimating Engineer to join their commercial and pre-construction team based in their London office. This role will support the tendering and pricing of civils and utility projects, including power, multi-utility, groundwork, and infrastructure schemes. Key Responsibilities Prepare accurate cost estimates for civils and HV/EHV Cable and Substation projects, including labour, materials, plant, subcontractors, and overheads Review technical drawings, specifications, and client documents to understand project scope and requirements Assist in developing and provide bid support to tender submissions, including schedules, basic programmes and supporting qualitative documents Liaise with project managers, engineers, and supply chain partners to gather pricing and project information Conduct site visits to assess conditions, constraints, and design considerations Maintain an up-to-date database of rates, suppliers, and subcontractor pricing Support value engineering, risk analysis, and alternative solution proposals Assist in handover processes to ensure accurate transfer of information to delivery teams Contribute to cost reporting, benchmarking, and continuous improvement of estimating processes Core Competencies Strong analytical mindset with the ability to break down complex scopes into measurable, costed elements High level of numerical accuracy and attention to detail Experienced in pricing & supporting HV/EHV, cable, substation and civils packages Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and design information Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and methodical approach Effective communication skills for liaising with clients, suppliers, and internal teams Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines simultaneously Commercial awareness and understanding of cost drivers within civils & utilities projects Competent in using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft suite of applications Qualifications & Experience HNC/HND, Degree, or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline preferred Previous experience in an estimating, engineering, commercial, or QS role within utilities, infrastructure, or civils Knowledge of NRSWA, DNO/IDNO requirements, or power distribution projects beneficial Experience with estimating packages e.g. RIB Candy advantageous Full UK driving licence preferred but not essential What They Offer: Competitive salary Contributory pension scheme 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Salary sacrifice EV car scheme Career development, training, and support toward professional qualifications A supportive team environment in a growing SME Employee Ownership Trust have a voice in how the business is run
31/03/2026
Full time
Estimating Engineer London or Portsmouth Office Home & Site Based (Hybrid) Our Client has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Estimating Engineer to join their commercial and pre-construction team based in their London office. This role will support the tendering and pricing of civils and utility projects, including power, multi-utility, groundwork, and infrastructure schemes. Key Responsibilities Prepare accurate cost estimates for civils and HV/EHV Cable and Substation projects, including labour, materials, plant, subcontractors, and overheads Review technical drawings, specifications, and client documents to understand project scope and requirements Assist in developing and provide bid support to tender submissions, including schedules, basic programmes and supporting qualitative documents Liaise with project managers, engineers, and supply chain partners to gather pricing and project information Conduct site visits to assess conditions, constraints, and design considerations Maintain an up-to-date database of rates, suppliers, and subcontractor pricing Support value engineering, risk analysis, and alternative solution proposals Assist in handover processes to ensure accurate transfer of information to delivery teams Contribute to cost reporting, benchmarking, and continuous improvement of estimating processes Core Competencies Strong analytical mindset with the ability to break down complex scopes into measurable, costed elements High level of numerical accuracy and attention to detail Experienced in pricing & supporting HV/EHV, cable, substation and civils packages Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and design information Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and methodical approach Effective communication skills for liaising with clients, suppliers, and internal teams Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines simultaneously Commercial awareness and understanding of cost drivers within civils & utilities projects Competent in using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft suite of applications Qualifications & Experience HNC/HND, Degree, or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline preferred Previous experience in an estimating, engineering, commercial, or QS role within utilities, infrastructure, or civils Knowledge of NRSWA, DNO/IDNO requirements, or power distribution projects beneficial Experience with estimating packages e.g. RIB Candy advantageous Full UK driving licence preferred but not essential What They Offer: Competitive salary Contributory pension scheme 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Salary sacrifice EV car scheme Career development, training, and support toward professional qualifications A supportive team environment in a growing SME Employee Ownership Trust have a voice in how the business is run
IT Support Applications Manager (Power Automate or PowerBI) required to work near to Thatcham. Please note: This is a sole management position, so we do not need someone that has managed people before, and this is heavily Admin based. This is a Monday to Friday Office based role so no working from home. As my client is quite rural you will need your own transport to be considered. You will need to undergo an enhanced DBS if successful. My client will not sponsor you so, please only apply if you have full UK working rights. Job purpose: To manage (sole management) the IT Applications of my client and ensure a robust, reliable and secure service is developed and maintained. To provide data management support, change and improvement of identified applications and services as required. To manage and improve the service management framework for identified applications and associated software vendors. To facilitate rapid resolution of application incidents. Key Performance Measures: Applications Service - Delivery of the applications services, without significant failure or poor service performance. Skills required: Proven, at least 5 years of Applications, Database/Support Management experience and 2 years project management experience. Familiar with integrated application environments, including Information Systems, CRM (MIS) and Virtual Learning Environments using Azure services. Familiar with methodologies and project tools such as PRINCE2 and Microsoft Project. Familiar with specified high-level programming languages (e.g. Power Automate, PowerBI), and integration techniques (e.g. API, Wonde). Please only apply if you have the above skills, you drive, live near to Thatcham and you are looking for a good solid permanent career within the IT Industry.
31/03/2026
Full time
IT Support Applications Manager (Power Automate or PowerBI) required to work near to Thatcham. Please note: This is a sole management position, so we do not need someone that has managed people before, and this is heavily Admin based. This is a Monday to Friday Office based role so no working from home. As my client is quite rural you will need your own transport to be considered. You will need to undergo an enhanced DBS if successful. My client will not sponsor you so, please only apply if you have full UK working rights. Job purpose: To manage (sole management) the IT Applications of my client and ensure a robust, reliable and secure service is developed and maintained. To provide data management support, change and improvement of identified applications and services as required. To manage and improve the service management framework for identified applications and associated software vendors. To facilitate rapid resolution of application incidents. Key Performance Measures: Applications Service - Delivery of the applications services, without significant failure or poor service performance. Skills required: Proven, at least 5 years of Applications, Database/Support Management experience and 2 years project management experience. Familiar with integrated application environments, including Information Systems, CRM (MIS) and Virtual Learning Environments using Azure services. Familiar with methodologies and project tools such as PRINCE2 and Microsoft Project. Familiar with specified high-level programming languages (e.g. Power Automate, PowerBI), and integration techniques (e.g. API, Wonde). Please only apply if you have the above skills, you drive, live near to Thatcham and you are looking for a good solid permanent career within the IT Industry.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Engineering Project Coordinator to learn from our more experienced Project Managers and teams around you before taking on your own projects and developing into an Engineering Project Manager. Salary: Up to £45,000 (depending on experience) Location: Stevenage Dynamic (hybrid) working: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working - such as being onsite when necessary to work with people and collaborate, then working from home and around family commitments to be your most efficient. This role can be full time or part time: 4 or 5 days per week. We are flexible and accommodating. It would be beneficial to be on-site 1 or 2 days a week, depending on the project needs and working remotely other days. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: We are Electronics Engineering. We are growing, dedicated, and we work as a team to deliver our projects. As an Engineering Project Coordinator (EPC) you'll support the Engineering Project Management teams to deliver our projects to time, cost and quality.This will involve a mix of project delivery work, bid management and supply chain management. It's a fantastic opportunity to shadow our more experienced Engineering Project Managers, learn from them and the teams around you before taking on your own projects and developing into an Engineering Project Manager. There are creative opportunities in MBDA, for example, to take part in outreach representing Electronics Engineering in your community and becoming in involved in women-in-engineering events. What we're looking for from you: We're looking for proactive, experienced and dynamic individuals with the ability to multi-task and work with people of diverse backgrounds; individuals with excellent communication skills and the ability to influence others to their way of thinking. Candidates will be able to demonstrate: A technical degree (ideally in Electronics) Demonstrable exposure to / understanding of electronic engineering product development A solid track record of experience working within an engineering context A good grasp of project management fundamentals, basic Primavera P6 scheduling experience and the ability to manipulate data in Excel. Most important for us is that you have the right attitude and a passion to develop - we can offer the training and support you need to enable you to broaden your skills and experience and take your first steps into a project manager role. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
31/03/2026
Full time
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Engineering Project Coordinator to learn from our more experienced Project Managers and teams around you before taking on your own projects and developing into an Engineering Project Manager. Salary: Up to £45,000 (depending on experience) Location: Stevenage Dynamic (hybrid) working: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working - such as being onsite when necessary to work with people and collaborate, then working from home and around family commitments to be your most efficient. This role can be full time or part time: 4 or 5 days per week. We are flexible and accommodating. It would be beneficial to be on-site 1 or 2 days a week, depending on the project needs and working remotely other days. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: We are Electronics Engineering. We are growing, dedicated, and we work as a team to deliver our projects. As an Engineering Project Coordinator (EPC) you'll support the Engineering Project Management teams to deliver our projects to time, cost and quality.This will involve a mix of project delivery work, bid management and supply chain management. It's a fantastic opportunity to shadow our more experienced Engineering Project Managers, learn from them and the teams around you before taking on your own projects and developing into an Engineering Project Manager. There are creative opportunities in MBDA, for example, to take part in outreach representing Electronics Engineering in your community and becoming in involved in women-in-engineering events. What we're looking for from you: We're looking for proactive, experienced and dynamic individuals with the ability to multi-task and work with people of diverse backgrounds; individuals with excellent communication skills and the ability to influence others to their way of thinking. Candidates will be able to demonstrate: A technical degree (ideally in Electronics) Demonstrable exposure to / understanding of electronic engineering product development A solid track record of experience working within an engineering context A good grasp of project management fundamentals, basic Primavera P6 scheduling experience and the ability to manipulate data in Excel. Most important for us is that you have the right attitude and a passion to develop - we can offer the training and support you need to enable you to broaden your skills and experience and take your first steps into a project manager role. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Job Title: .Net Technical Specialist Location: Doncaster (hybrid working) Salary: 65,000 - 70,000 per annum, depending on experience Job Type: Full Time, Permanent The Role: DB Cargo UK is currently recruiting for a .NET Technical Specialist to support the modernisation of our in-house application estate. This role will play a key part in driving the adoption of modern Microsoft technologies while ensuring our systems are secure, scalable and aligned with our long-term technology strategy. Working as part of our IT team, you will help design and deliver modern .NET solutions that support DB Cargo's operational systems and digital platforms. You will also act as a subject matter expert, supporting development teams, influencing architectural decisions and helping shape the future of our applications as we continue to evolve towards cloud-native technologies and modern DevSecOps practices. This role will suit someone who enjoys combining hands-on engineering with technical leadership, working collaboratively to deliver reliable and secure systems that support the business. This role is based at our Doncaster Head Office and offers hybrid working, with a salary of 65,000 - 70,000 depending on experience. What will you be doing? Designing and developing enterprise-grade .NET applications using modern frameworks including C#, ASP.NET Core and Web APIs. Supporting the modernisation of legacy .NET applications, upgrading systems to supported frameworks and improving performance and reliability. Contributing to the design of cloud-native solutions hosted in Microsoft Azure. Supporting the implementation of API-first and event-driven architectures where appropriate. Developing Infrastructure as Code deployments using Bicep to ensure consistent and repeatable environments. Working with CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps to automate builds, testing and secure deployments. Supporting monitoring, telemetry and observability through Azure Monitor and Application Insights. Acting as a technical reviewer, ensuring solutions align with DB Cargo's architecture, security policies and development standards. Working closely with the Technical Lead and Enterprise Architect to support long-term platform strategy and application roadmaps. Mentoring developers and sharing knowledge across the engineering team. Supporting the responsible adoption of AI-assisted engineering tools to improve development efficiency and quality. What are we looking for? Strong experience developing applications using .NET technologies such as C#, ASP.NET Core and Entity Framework. Experience working with Azure cloud services such as App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, API Management, Service Bus and Key Vault. Experience modernising or migrating legacy .NET applications to newer frameworks. Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices, ideally within Azure DevOps. Knowledge of secure development practices and DevSecOps principles. Experience implementing monitoring and observability using tools such as Azure Monitor or Application Insights. Experience working collaboratively with architects, engineers and product teams to deliver technical solutions. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to mentor or support other developers. BSc (Hons) in Computer Science or equivalent experience. What matters to you? Here at DB Cargo we offer range of benefits as part of your employment. These will include: We are offering a salary of between 65,000 - 70,000 depending on experience based on a 37 hour contract per week. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Hybrid working between our locations and your home, this is mutually agreeable between the business and employee Bonus Scheme - non contractual dependant on business and personal performance Defined Contribution pension scheme with generous employer contribution - up to 10% employer contribution Free on-site parking EV charging at selected sites Health Cash Plan Available Cycle to work Scheme Manager led recognition programme for employees who live our values Access to DB Learning world Annual pay reviews We are dedicated to your continuous professional development. Depending on your role we have specialist training programs, apprenticeships, development plans, courses and qualifications we can support you through. Access to our employee benefits portal where you can take advantage of discounts for a variety of shops and services as well as accessing our wellbeing content. We take the health and wellbeing of all employees seriously and provide access to an Employee Assistance Programme. Please click APPLY to send your CV for this role. Candidates with experience of: .NET Developer, C# Developer, VB.NET Developer, SQL Developer, .NET Technical Specialist, Junior Developer, Mid-Level Developer, Software Engineer, Database Developer, and Backend Developer may be suitable for this role.
31/03/2026
Full time
Job Title: .Net Technical Specialist Location: Doncaster (hybrid working) Salary: 65,000 - 70,000 per annum, depending on experience Job Type: Full Time, Permanent The Role: DB Cargo UK is currently recruiting for a .NET Technical Specialist to support the modernisation of our in-house application estate. This role will play a key part in driving the adoption of modern Microsoft technologies while ensuring our systems are secure, scalable and aligned with our long-term technology strategy. Working as part of our IT team, you will help design and deliver modern .NET solutions that support DB Cargo's operational systems and digital platforms. You will also act as a subject matter expert, supporting development teams, influencing architectural decisions and helping shape the future of our applications as we continue to evolve towards cloud-native technologies and modern DevSecOps practices. This role will suit someone who enjoys combining hands-on engineering with technical leadership, working collaboratively to deliver reliable and secure systems that support the business. This role is based at our Doncaster Head Office and offers hybrid working, with a salary of 65,000 - 70,000 depending on experience. What will you be doing? Designing and developing enterprise-grade .NET applications using modern frameworks including C#, ASP.NET Core and Web APIs. Supporting the modernisation of legacy .NET applications, upgrading systems to supported frameworks and improving performance and reliability. Contributing to the design of cloud-native solutions hosted in Microsoft Azure. Supporting the implementation of API-first and event-driven architectures where appropriate. Developing Infrastructure as Code deployments using Bicep to ensure consistent and repeatable environments. Working with CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps to automate builds, testing and secure deployments. Supporting monitoring, telemetry and observability through Azure Monitor and Application Insights. Acting as a technical reviewer, ensuring solutions align with DB Cargo's architecture, security policies and development standards. Working closely with the Technical Lead and Enterprise Architect to support long-term platform strategy and application roadmaps. Mentoring developers and sharing knowledge across the engineering team. Supporting the responsible adoption of AI-assisted engineering tools to improve development efficiency and quality. What are we looking for? Strong experience developing applications using .NET technologies such as C#, ASP.NET Core and Entity Framework. Experience working with Azure cloud services such as App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, API Management, Service Bus and Key Vault. Experience modernising or migrating legacy .NET applications to newer frameworks. Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices, ideally within Azure DevOps. Knowledge of secure development practices and DevSecOps principles. Experience implementing monitoring and observability using tools such as Azure Monitor or Application Insights. Experience working collaboratively with architects, engineers and product teams to deliver technical solutions. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to mentor or support other developers. BSc (Hons) in Computer Science or equivalent experience. What matters to you? Here at DB Cargo we offer range of benefits as part of your employment. These will include: We are offering a salary of between 65,000 - 70,000 depending on experience based on a 37 hour contract per week. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Hybrid working between our locations and your home, this is mutually agreeable between the business and employee Bonus Scheme - non contractual dependant on business and personal performance Defined Contribution pension scheme with generous employer contribution - up to 10% employer contribution Free on-site parking EV charging at selected sites Health Cash Plan Available Cycle to work Scheme Manager led recognition programme for employees who live our values Access to DB Learning world Annual pay reviews We are dedicated to your continuous professional development. Depending on your role we have specialist training programs, apprenticeships, development plans, courses and qualifications we can support you through. Access to our employee benefits portal where you can take advantage of discounts for a variety of shops and services as well as accessing our wellbeing content. We take the health and wellbeing of all employees seriously and provide access to an Employee Assistance Programme. Please click APPLY to send your CV for this role. Candidates with experience of: .NET Developer, C# Developer, VB.NET Developer, SQL Developer, .NET Technical Specialist, Junior Developer, Mid-Level Developer, Software Engineer, Database Developer, and Backend Developer may be suitable for this role.
Business Development Manager Location: Hybrid Working between Home (4 Days) & Dorking (1 Day) Salary: From £30,000 per annum + Bonus. Depending on experience. Job Type: Full Time or Part Time, Permanent About the Company The company is a boutique market research agency founded 8 years ago which has now grown to 5 people. The business is run by senior researchers with both client-side and agency side experience and backed up by a team of Research Executives skilled in all elements of research. The majority of work is quantitative, international and could be from any industry Most employees are based within 90 mins of Dorking. The team work mainly from home but connect frequently using Microsoft Teams and meet once a week in a rented office space just off Dorking High Street. They work hard but are a friendly bunch! You will have opportunities to make a bigger impact and progress more quickly than you would in a bigger agency. Come and find out for yourself! The Role This could either be an entry level role or someone who is looking for a new challenge. The primary focus of this role is business development where you will be contacting potential clients by email or LinkedIn, creating content to draw attention to the company, using a CRM database to record activity. You will quickly learn about the different research methodologies, and their applications. The client works with consumer facing brands and has skin care, alcoholic beverage, healthcare and consumer packaged goods clients. The business is based in Dorking, Surrey and you would be required to spend 1 day a week there, the rest of the time working from home. There may be a requirement to travel to clients occasionally. They are a small company, growing rapidly and there will be opportunities for you to grow with the business. Microsoft Office experience will be essential for this role, you must also be organised, motivated, be a self-starter, have enthusiasm and energy to achieve your and the company s goals. They will monitor and guide your development continuously with reviews at 3, 6 and 10 months and if you progress in line with expectations there will be regular salary increases, such that in year 1 they would expect you to earn in excess of £30,000. a performance bonus scheme also exists for this role. Key Responsibilities Composing outreach emails to clients Idea generation for LinkedIn posts Using the HubSpot CRM database for emails and recording activity Creating and following a business development strategy Contributing where appropriate to the company s other marketing activities Desired Background and Skills They are looking for individuals with the following: A strong work ethic and a solution-focused 'can do' attitude combined with intellectual curiosity and creativity Strong English language skills especially written A self-starter with a passion for achieving results and progressing themselves Meticulous attention to detail Excellent planning and organisational skills The ability to pick up and understand new information rapidly, and to work well both in a team and individually Solid experience using Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) with CRM database experience an advantage Additional Information You must be resident of the UK and should be eligible to work in this country to apply to this role. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY for this role if you are on a student visa, student working visa or your partner s visa or equivalent or currently live in another country. The company will not consider your application if this is the case. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, then please do not hesitate in applying.
31/03/2026
Full time
Business Development Manager Location: Hybrid Working between Home (4 Days) & Dorking (1 Day) Salary: From £30,000 per annum + Bonus. Depending on experience. Job Type: Full Time or Part Time, Permanent About the Company The company is a boutique market research agency founded 8 years ago which has now grown to 5 people. The business is run by senior researchers with both client-side and agency side experience and backed up by a team of Research Executives skilled in all elements of research. The majority of work is quantitative, international and could be from any industry Most employees are based within 90 mins of Dorking. The team work mainly from home but connect frequently using Microsoft Teams and meet once a week in a rented office space just off Dorking High Street. They work hard but are a friendly bunch! You will have opportunities to make a bigger impact and progress more quickly than you would in a bigger agency. Come and find out for yourself! The Role This could either be an entry level role or someone who is looking for a new challenge. The primary focus of this role is business development where you will be contacting potential clients by email or LinkedIn, creating content to draw attention to the company, using a CRM database to record activity. You will quickly learn about the different research methodologies, and their applications. The client works with consumer facing brands and has skin care, alcoholic beverage, healthcare and consumer packaged goods clients. The business is based in Dorking, Surrey and you would be required to spend 1 day a week there, the rest of the time working from home. There may be a requirement to travel to clients occasionally. They are a small company, growing rapidly and there will be opportunities for you to grow with the business. Microsoft Office experience will be essential for this role, you must also be organised, motivated, be a self-starter, have enthusiasm and energy to achieve your and the company s goals. They will monitor and guide your development continuously with reviews at 3, 6 and 10 months and if you progress in line with expectations there will be regular salary increases, such that in year 1 they would expect you to earn in excess of £30,000. a performance bonus scheme also exists for this role. Key Responsibilities Composing outreach emails to clients Idea generation for LinkedIn posts Using the HubSpot CRM database for emails and recording activity Creating and following a business development strategy Contributing where appropriate to the company s other marketing activities Desired Background and Skills They are looking for individuals with the following: A strong work ethic and a solution-focused 'can do' attitude combined with intellectual curiosity and creativity Strong English language skills especially written A self-starter with a passion for achieving results and progressing themselves Meticulous attention to detail Excellent planning and organisational skills The ability to pick up and understand new information rapidly, and to work well both in a team and individually Solid experience using Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) with CRM database experience an advantage Additional Information You must be resident of the UK and should be eligible to work in this country to apply to this role. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY for this role if you are on a student visa, student working visa or your partner s visa or equivalent or currently live in another country. The company will not consider your application if this is the case. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, then please do not hesitate in applying.
Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd
Headington, Oxfordshire
Business Development Manager - Defence Our client is globally established supplier of defence equipment and services. Primarily based in the US and Middle East, working from a remote home working basis and ideally positioned to the South of the UK, this new role of Business Development Manager will report directly to the GM and is to grow new sales primarily in the UK across the defence sector. As Business Development Manager, you will be required to identify and deliver new customers on a proactive approach along with the direct management of existing customers. Supporting existing and future B2B and B2C relationship growth, the role will focus on the defence and security sectors and working alongside the internationally based GM and internal teams, the Business Development Manager will target end-users, OEMs, system integrators, indirect sales channel partners, architects and engineers, specifying security consultants and group shared services. As the subject matter expert for the UK, you will develop and maintain close customer contact and engagement with key end-users, OEMs, system integrators, indirect sales channel partners and centres of influence within the territory. Role duties include: - Build a 'go to market' business plan that identifies business development and account management goals. From this, target/identify "operational and product gaps" where our client can apply their 'R&D and manufacturing services' within the defence/security supply chain working with OEMs and tier 1 / 2 suppliers, government agencies, law enforcement, universities and schools. - Understand our clients' products, capabilities & services and effectively communicate all offerings to the customer base and channel partners in the territory. - Be responsible for the achievement of quarterly and annual territory sales targets. - Prepare and submit reports to the GM to include weekly/monthly activity reports that provides information on all account activities within the territory. - Proactively develop leads from attendance/research at trade and professional organisation, shows and events. - Review all major deliverables (i.e. strategic brief, function spec, tech spec, etc ) to ensure quality standards and client expectations are met. - Quote prices, prepare proposals and provide information regarding terms of sales and delivery dates - working closely alongside the internal engineering and operational teams. - Complete business development activities across the UK. As a minimum, spend one week a month in the territory visiting end-users, customers and channel partners in the territory. All visits and appointments to be coordinated in advance. - Continually extract end-user operational requirements across the UK as well as to feedback on market opportunities and competitor activity. - Identify, qualify, recruit, train and launch indirect sales channel partners such as distributors and resellers (B2B), where possible. - Attend relevant tradeshows and events in the UK to engage and promote. - Meet with influencers, specifiers, consultants and signatories, i.e., engineers, in the territory who are engaged with relating projects. - Monitor relevant state and territory bid RFQ sites for potential leads and opportunities. Management of Channel Partners: - Develop, maintain and share customer prospect call lists based on strategic marketing data and other sources for sales leads with channel partners and conduct follow-up with them to ensure prospects are being called. - Be responsible for monitoring channel partner monthly sales forecasts and reports and working with channel partners to assist them in closing sales. - Conduct two product training events per quarter with the channel partners in the territory. - Provide regular two-way communication between customers, channel partners, and the company to provide strong team representation and set proper expectations Qualifications: - Must have thorough knowledge of the UK defence/security industry. - Must have experience in selling defence/security products and/or systems to one or more of the following markets: non-defence federal agencies, law enforcement, military, public safety, R&D / product development (B2G). - Know how to conduct online searches and source relating sector/government RFP & RFQs and enquiries. - Have experience in working with centres of influence in the defence/security industry to develop requirements. You should: - Be a UK citizen capable of holding security clearance. - Have a BSc/BA degree as a minimum. Have Project Management exposure/certification. - Have a minimum of two years of success in meeting direct sales quotas of £750K or more for physical defence/security products. - Know how to sell service and maintenance agreements. - Be able to prepare sales plans and meet the objectives of the plans on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis. - Have excellent analytical skills and be able to demonstrate an understanding of how to prepare high quality annual sales forecast and sales plan. - Require little or no supervision. Be a self-starter and well organised and a strong communicator. - Be disciplined, self-directed team player who sets the example and possesses high personal and professional ethics as well as excellent leadership skills. - Be able to see big picture and develop solid solutions. - Must know how to create sales presentations using PowerPoint and is able to use other Office tools. - Be able to perform and produce results in a dynamic, fast paced environment. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
31/03/2026
Full time
Business Development Manager - Defence Our client is globally established supplier of defence equipment and services. Primarily based in the US and Middle East, working from a remote home working basis and ideally positioned to the South of the UK, this new role of Business Development Manager will report directly to the GM and is to grow new sales primarily in the UK across the defence sector. As Business Development Manager, you will be required to identify and deliver new customers on a proactive approach along with the direct management of existing customers. Supporting existing and future B2B and B2C relationship growth, the role will focus on the defence and security sectors and working alongside the internationally based GM and internal teams, the Business Development Manager will target end-users, OEMs, system integrators, indirect sales channel partners, architects and engineers, specifying security consultants and group shared services. As the subject matter expert for the UK, you will develop and maintain close customer contact and engagement with key end-users, OEMs, system integrators, indirect sales channel partners and centres of influence within the territory. Role duties include: - Build a 'go to market' business plan that identifies business development and account management goals. From this, target/identify "operational and product gaps" where our client can apply their 'R&D and manufacturing services' within the defence/security supply chain working with OEMs and tier 1 / 2 suppliers, government agencies, law enforcement, universities and schools. - Understand our clients' products, capabilities & services and effectively communicate all offerings to the customer base and channel partners in the territory. - Be responsible for the achievement of quarterly and annual territory sales targets. - Prepare and submit reports to the GM to include weekly/monthly activity reports that provides information on all account activities within the territory. - Proactively develop leads from attendance/research at trade and professional organisation, shows and events. - Review all major deliverables (i.e. strategic brief, function spec, tech spec, etc ) to ensure quality standards and client expectations are met. - Quote prices, prepare proposals and provide information regarding terms of sales and delivery dates - working closely alongside the internal engineering and operational teams. - Complete business development activities across the UK. As a minimum, spend one week a month in the territory visiting end-users, customers and channel partners in the territory. All visits and appointments to be coordinated in advance. - Continually extract end-user operational requirements across the UK as well as to feedback on market opportunities and competitor activity. - Identify, qualify, recruit, train and launch indirect sales channel partners such as distributors and resellers (B2B), where possible. - Attend relevant tradeshows and events in the UK to engage and promote. - Meet with influencers, specifiers, consultants and signatories, i.e., engineers, in the territory who are engaged with relating projects. - Monitor relevant state and territory bid RFQ sites for potential leads and opportunities. Management of Channel Partners: - Develop, maintain and share customer prospect call lists based on strategic marketing data and other sources for sales leads with channel partners and conduct follow-up with them to ensure prospects are being called. - Be responsible for monitoring channel partner monthly sales forecasts and reports and working with channel partners to assist them in closing sales. - Conduct two product training events per quarter with the channel partners in the territory. - Provide regular two-way communication between customers, channel partners, and the company to provide strong team representation and set proper expectations Qualifications: - Must have thorough knowledge of the UK defence/security industry. - Must have experience in selling defence/security products and/or systems to one or more of the following markets: non-defence federal agencies, law enforcement, military, public safety, R&D / product development (B2G). - Know how to conduct online searches and source relating sector/government RFP & RFQs and enquiries. - Have experience in working with centres of influence in the defence/security industry to develop requirements. You should: - Be a UK citizen capable of holding security clearance. - Have a BSc/BA degree as a minimum. Have Project Management exposure/certification. - Have a minimum of two years of success in meeting direct sales quotas of £750K or more for physical defence/security products. - Know how to sell service and maintenance agreements. - Be able to prepare sales plans and meet the objectives of the plans on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis. - Have excellent analytical skills and be able to demonstrate an understanding of how to prepare high quality annual sales forecast and sales plan. - Require little or no supervision. Be a self-starter and well organised and a strong communicator. - Be disciplined, self-directed team player who sets the example and possesses high personal and professional ethics as well as excellent leadership skills. - Be able to see big picture and develop solid solutions. - Must know how to create sales presentations using PowerPoint and is able to use other Office tools. - Be able to perform and produce results in a dynamic, fast paced environment. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
Business Development - Freight Forwarding Salary: Base salary - 30,000 - 45,000 (DOE) + Uncapped commission Location: Basildon, flexibility between office, client visits and home A leading freight forwarding business are searching for a driven, commercially minded, proactive business development / Sales executive to join their team. This role will be winning and generating new business across their freight forwarding services Responsibilities Focused on generating new oportunities, converting leads and building a strong, profitable customer base across sea freight (FCL,LCL), airfreight and european road freight. New Business Development Identify, target, and win new customers across key verticals (retail, furniture, ecom, manufacturing) Build and manage a strong pipeline of opportunities Use tools (Apollo, LinkedIn, CRM) to generate leads and outreach Client Engagement Book and attend face-to-face meetings with prospective clients Understand customer supply chains and pain points Present tailored freight solutions and value propositions Closing Deals Convert quotes into live business Negotiate rates, margins, and commercial terms Secure long-term relationships and repeat business Collaboration Work closely with internal pricing and operations teams Ensure smooth onboarding of new accounts Maintain high service levels from day one Stay up to date with freight market trends (rates, BAF, disruptions) Use insight to position Westbound competitively This role is a target-driven role with strong earning potential Your Experience: Proven experience in freight forwarding or logisitcs sales with a strong track record of winning new business Confident communicating face to face and over the phone Strong commercial awareness with a self-motivated approach Important Notice: Noble Recruiting Limited, based in Billericay, Essex, is an equal opportunities employer. With over 17 years of industry experience, we specialise in both permanent recruitment and the provision of temporary workers. By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your personal data by Noble Recruiting Limited. For further details on how we manage applicant data, please refer to our Privacy Policy available on our website. Application Status: Due to the high volume of applications received, we regret that if you do not hear from us within 14 days, your application has not been successful on this occasion.
31/03/2026
Full time
Business Development - Freight Forwarding Salary: Base salary - 30,000 - 45,000 (DOE) + Uncapped commission Location: Basildon, flexibility between office, client visits and home A leading freight forwarding business are searching for a driven, commercially minded, proactive business development / Sales executive to join their team. This role will be winning and generating new business across their freight forwarding services Responsibilities Focused on generating new oportunities, converting leads and building a strong, profitable customer base across sea freight (FCL,LCL), airfreight and european road freight. New Business Development Identify, target, and win new customers across key verticals (retail, furniture, ecom, manufacturing) Build and manage a strong pipeline of opportunities Use tools (Apollo, LinkedIn, CRM) to generate leads and outreach Client Engagement Book and attend face-to-face meetings with prospective clients Understand customer supply chains and pain points Present tailored freight solutions and value propositions Closing Deals Convert quotes into live business Negotiate rates, margins, and commercial terms Secure long-term relationships and repeat business Collaboration Work closely with internal pricing and operations teams Ensure smooth onboarding of new accounts Maintain high service levels from day one Stay up to date with freight market trends (rates, BAF, disruptions) Use insight to position Westbound competitively This role is a target-driven role with strong earning potential Your Experience: Proven experience in freight forwarding or logisitcs sales with a strong track record of winning new business Confident communicating face to face and over the phone Strong commercial awareness with a self-motivated approach Important Notice: Noble Recruiting Limited, based in Billericay, Essex, is an equal opportunities employer. With over 17 years of industry experience, we specialise in both permanent recruitment and the provision of temporary workers. By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your personal data by Noble Recruiting Limited. For further details on how we manage applicant data, please refer to our Privacy Policy available on our website. Application Status: Due to the high volume of applications received, we regret that if you do not hear from us within 14 days, your application has not been successful on this occasion.
IT Operations Manager - Central London - Hybrid Working - Up to £65,000 The Role A London based Train Operating Company are looking to hire an IT Operations Manager to manage a team of 2nd/3rd Line Support Engineers, and ensure IT processes, applications & infrastructure are operating as effectively and efficiently as possible. The IT Operations Manager will drive proactive behaviour throughout the team & ensure that vulnerabilities are identified and actioned in a timely manner. You will act as a technical escalation point to the 3rd line team & have a strong focus on introducing KPIS & reporting on technology & inventory etc. You will act as a support to the IT Team, working with them to create detailed personalized development plan for each team member. Your role will be split across operations management and technical responsibilities including actioning tickets that are escalated by the outsourced 1st line team, BAU operations & involvement in ongoing projects. The Opportunity This is an opportunity to have a direct impact on the continued reliable operations of this London Train Operator. The role will also Have a core focus on continuous improvement that you will drive from the front Provide exposure to a wide range of tech and areas of IT including Cyber, Networking, Infrastructure, Support, cloud-based solutions & more Play a key part in an SD-WAN migration Manage a team of passionate and highly capable IT support engineers (2nd/3rd line) Work with a high degree of autonomy be trusted to implement your visions & ideas Work in a flexible environment with a core culture built on trust & teamwork Location Central London. 3 days in the office, 2 days from home (once settled in) Salary £60,000 - £65,000 p/annum Benefits Free Travel on owned railway lines 75% Discount on other nationwide rail services High degree of discount available for family members Railway Pension Scheme 25 days + 8 annual leave Essential Criteria Management experience in an IT role (IT operations & support) Strong team leadership experience Strong technical background, working at 3rd line Expertise across, for example: Infrastructure, networking, Cyber, Azure etc Strong Stakeholder Management experience Desirable experience Cyber quals for Example CISM OR similar SD WAN migration experience/knowledge AI & Data/Power BI interest or experience About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers.
31/03/2026
Full time
IT Operations Manager - Central London - Hybrid Working - Up to £65,000 The Role A London based Train Operating Company are looking to hire an IT Operations Manager to manage a team of 2nd/3rd Line Support Engineers, and ensure IT processes, applications & infrastructure are operating as effectively and efficiently as possible. The IT Operations Manager will drive proactive behaviour throughout the team & ensure that vulnerabilities are identified and actioned in a timely manner. You will act as a technical escalation point to the 3rd line team & have a strong focus on introducing KPIS & reporting on technology & inventory etc. You will act as a support to the IT Team, working with them to create detailed personalized development plan for each team member. Your role will be split across operations management and technical responsibilities including actioning tickets that are escalated by the outsourced 1st line team, BAU operations & involvement in ongoing projects. The Opportunity This is an opportunity to have a direct impact on the continued reliable operations of this London Train Operator. The role will also Have a core focus on continuous improvement that you will drive from the front Provide exposure to a wide range of tech and areas of IT including Cyber, Networking, Infrastructure, Support, cloud-based solutions & more Play a key part in an SD-WAN migration Manage a team of passionate and highly capable IT support engineers (2nd/3rd line) Work with a high degree of autonomy be trusted to implement your visions & ideas Work in a flexible environment with a core culture built on trust & teamwork Location Central London. 3 days in the office, 2 days from home (once settled in) Salary £60,000 - £65,000 p/annum Benefits Free Travel on owned railway lines 75% Discount on other nationwide rail services High degree of discount available for family members Railway Pension Scheme 25 days + 8 annual leave Essential Criteria Management experience in an IT role (IT operations & support) Strong team leadership experience Strong technical background, working at 3rd line Expertise across, for example: Infrastructure, networking, Cyber, Azure etc Strong Stakeholder Management experience Desirable experience Cyber quals for Example CISM OR similar SD WAN migration experience/knowledge AI & Data/Power BI interest or experience About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers.
The People & Culture Manager is a strategic business partner to senior leaders, enabling the delivery of commercial outcomes through high‑performing, engaged, and scalable teams.
This role balances hands-on operational leadership with forward-looking people strategy, ensuring People & Culture initiatives directly support business growth, productivity, capability building, and organisational effectiveness. The role acts as the trusted advisor to leaders, translating business strategy into actionable people plans.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Strategic Accountabilities
Act as a trusted strategic partner to senior leaders and functional heads, advising on organisational design, workforce planning, leadership effectiveness, and team performance.
Influence leaders to adopt commercial, evidence‑based people decisions aligned to growth, profitability, and sustainability.
1) Strategic Business Partnering
Partner with leaders to deliver workforce and capability plans aligned to business strategy and financial forecasts.
Advise on organisational design , role clarity, spans and layers, and succession planning to support growth and efficiency.
Use people data and insights to challenge assumptions, diagnose issues, and improve decision‑making.
Coach leaders on performance management, leadership behaviours, engagement, and change leadership.
Support M&A, restructures, TUPE, or transformation programmes as required
2) Performance, Talent & Capability
Lead delivery of performance management frameworks , ensuring clear goal alignment, accountability, and continuous feedback.
Support talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership development for critical roles.
Drive capability building through learning strategies aligned to future skills and commercial priorities.
Embed a culture of ownership, high standards, and continuous improvement.
3) Employee Relations & Risk Management
Lead and manage complex and high‑risk ER matters (disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence, restructuring).
Ensure consistent, fair, and legally compliant people practices.
Provide pragmatic, commercial advice to leaders while mitigating risk and protecting company values.
Partner with legal advisors where required.
4) People Operations & Governance
Ensure best‑in‑class delivery of core People processes (employee lifecycle, policy adherence, governance).
Ensure compliance with employment legislation, data protection, and internal controls.
Support audit requirements and reporting at Group level.
5) Change, Engagement & Culture
Lead people aspects of change initiatives, ensuring colleague engagement, clarity, and adoption.
Shape and embed the People Promise / Culture Framework across the business.
Use engagement data and feedback to drive targeted action plans and measurable improvement.
Act as a role model for company values and inclusive leadership
6) Leadership of the People & Culture Function
Contribute to Group‑wide People strategy, sharing best practice and driving consistency.
Champion continuous improvement of People processes, tools, and ways of working.
Key Relationships
Internal: Executive team, senior leaders, Finance, Legal, Payroll, People Ops, wider Workforce
External: Legal advisors, benefits providers, learning partners, consultants
Essential Skills:
Proven experience in a People Manager / HR Business Partner role within a fast‑paced, commercial environment.
Demonstrable experience of strategic business partnering at senior leadership level.
Strong grounding in UK employment law and employee relations.
Experience influencing leaders, managing complexity, and delivering change
Data‑driven mindset with ability to link people metrics to business outcome
Confident communicator with credibility at Board and leadership level.
Desirable Skills:
Experience in multi‑site, scaling, or matrix organisations.
Exposure to international or multi‑country workforces.
CIPD Level 5 or 7 (or equivalent experience).
Experience supporting transformation, M&A, or organisational redesign
Benefits:
Competitive salary
Private Medical Insurance
Healthcare scheme
Excellent contributory pension scheme
Life Cover
Online retail discounts
Cycle to Work scheme
Full training programme with continuing professional development
The role is a mix of 2 home working days and 3 office-based days, candidates should therefore have a reasonable commute to our Ealing office. Working hours 9.00am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday.
Our Commitment to Inclusion:
At QBS, we believe diversity isn’t just a box to tick, it’s the engine that drives innovation, creativity, and growth. We’re building a culture where everyone belongs, every voice is heard, and every perspective is valued.
We welcome people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, because we know that different ways of thinking make us stronger. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing decades of experience, what matters most is your passion, potential, and willingness to make an impact.
30/03/2026
Full time
The People & Culture Manager is a strategic business partner to senior leaders, enabling the delivery of commercial outcomes through high‑performing, engaged, and scalable teams.
This role balances hands-on operational leadership with forward-looking people strategy, ensuring People & Culture initiatives directly support business growth, productivity, capability building, and organisational effectiveness. The role acts as the trusted advisor to leaders, translating business strategy into actionable people plans.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Strategic Accountabilities
Act as a trusted strategic partner to senior leaders and functional heads, advising on organisational design, workforce planning, leadership effectiveness, and team performance.
Influence leaders to adopt commercial, evidence‑based people decisions aligned to growth, profitability, and sustainability.
1) Strategic Business Partnering
Partner with leaders to deliver workforce and capability plans aligned to business strategy and financial forecasts.
Advise on organisational design , role clarity, spans and layers, and succession planning to support growth and efficiency.
Use people data and insights to challenge assumptions, diagnose issues, and improve decision‑making.
Coach leaders on performance management, leadership behaviours, engagement, and change leadership.
Support M&A, restructures, TUPE, or transformation programmes as required
2) Performance, Talent & Capability
Lead delivery of performance management frameworks , ensuring clear goal alignment, accountability, and continuous feedback.
Support talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership development for critical roles.
Drive capability building through learning strategies aligned to future skills and commercial priorities.
Embed a culture of ownership, high standards, and continuous improvement.
3) Employee Relations & Risk Management
Lead and manage complex and high‑risk ER matters (disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence, restructuring).
Ensure consistent, fair, and legally compliant people practices.
Provide pragmatic, commercial advice to leaders while mitigating risk and protecting company values.
Partner with legal advisors where required.
4) People Operations & Governance
Ensure best‑in‑class delivery of core People processes (employee lifecycle, policy adherence, governance).
Ensure compliance with employment legislation, data protection, and internal controls.
Support audit requirements and reporting at Group level.
5) Change, Engagement & Culture
Lead people aspects of change initiatives, ensuring colleague engagement, clarity, and adoption.
Shape and embed the People Promise / Culture Framework across the business.
Use engagement data and feedback to drive targeted action plans and measurable improvement.
Act as a role model for company values and inclusive leadership
6) Leadership of the People & Culture Function
Contribute to Group‑wide People strategy, sharing best practice and driving consistency.
Champion continuous improvement of People processes, tools, and ways of working.
Key Relationships
Internal: Executive team, senior leaders, Finance, Legal, Payroll, People Ops, wider Workforce
External: Legal advisors, benefits providers, learning partners, consultants
Essential Skills:
Proven experience in a People Manager / HR Business Partner role within a fast‑paced, commercial environment.
Demonstrable experience of strategic business partnering at senior leadership level.
Strong grounding in UK employment law and employee relations.
Experience influencing leaders, managing complexity, and delivering change
Data‑driven mindset with ability to link people metrics to business outcome
Confident communicator with credibility at Board and leadership level.
Desirable Skills:
Experience in multi‑site, scaling, or matrix organisations.
Exposure to international or multi‑country workforces.
CIPD Level 5 or 7 (or equivalent experience).
Experience supporting transformation, M&A, or organisational redesign
Benefits:
Competitive salary
Private Medical Insurance
Healthcare scheme
Excellent contributory pension scheme
Life Cover
Online retail discounts
Cycle to Work scheme
Full training programme with continuing professional development
The role is a mix of 2 home working days and 3 office-based days, candidates should therefore have a reasonable commute to our Ealing office. Working hours 9.00am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday.
Our Commitment to Inclusion:
At QBS, we believe diversity isn’t just a box to tick, it’s the engine that drives innovation, creativity, and growth. We’re building a culture where everyone belongs, every voice is heard, and every perspective is valued.
We welcome people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, because we know that different ways of thinking make us stronger. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing decades of experience, what matters most is your passion, potential, and willingness to make an impact.
About the role We are seeking an experienced Housing Standards Systems Manager to lead the technical, systems and digital operational infrastructure that underpins the delivery of Housing Standards services. Working as part of the Council's early help approach, this role plays a critical function in ensuring that Housing Standards and Warm Homes services are detailed, digitally enabled, compliant and performance driven, supporting residents to live independently and thrive. This role has a strong technical and systems focus, combining systems ownership, data governance, performance analytics and digital service development with line management and operational oversight. You will act as the technical authority and systems lead for Housing Standards services, ensuring that systems, data and workflows enable efficient service delivery, statutory compliance and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Act as the systems owner and technical lead for Housing Standards and Warm Homes, including IDOX administration, system configuration, data structures, workflows and continuous improvement. Lead data management, analytics and performance reporting, delivering high quality insight, dashboards and statutory returns to support operational, strategic and corporate decision making. Drive digital transformation and service improvement, leading system development, change programmes and implementation of new or enhanced digital solutions. Provide operational and people management of a small team, ensuring systems and processes effectively support caseload management. Support financial and programme performance, including the Disabled Facilities Grant budget and countywide IHAT programme, through robust data reporting and analysis. Act as lead for FOI, DSAR and Government DELTA returns, ensuring compliance, data accuracy and timely submission. Build organisational capability by training staff, leading system inductions and working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to deliver streamlined, customer focused digital services. About You With a strong background in technical systems, together with knowledge and experience in system and process improvement techniques, you will have experience in leading transformation programmes to deliver improved benefits. You will have sound knowledge of Housing Standards Legislation, together with previous management or supervisory responsibility. You will be experienced in financial management of services and possess demonstrable analytical skills to deliver service improvement. Closing Date: Sunday 12th April 2026 Interview Date: To be confirmed Why Join Us? We offer flexible working hours for most office-based roles, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. As part of our team, you will enjoy a range of employee benefits, including free onsite parking, employee discounts, a competitive holiday allowance, wellbeing initiatives, and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. You will be joining a progressive and supportive organisation that is committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve. The Councils reserve the right to close any and all vacancies at any time if there is judged to be a sufficient number of applications received. South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and all applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate checks for the position, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
27/03/2026
Full time
About the role We are seeking an experienced Housing Standards Systems Manager to lead the technical, systems and digital operational infrastructure that underpins the delivery of Housing Standards services. Working as part of the Council's early help approach, this role plays a critical function in ensuring that Housing Standards and Warm Homes services are detailed, digitally enabled, compliant and performance driven, supporting residents to live independently and thrive. This role has a strong technical and systems focus, combining systems ownership, data governance, performance analytics and digital service development with line management and operational oversight. You will act as the technical authority and systems lead for Housing Standards services, ensuring that systems, data and workflows enable efficient service delivery, statutory compliance and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Act as the systems owner and technical lead for Housing Standards and Warm Homes, including IDOX administration, system configuration, data structures, workflows and continuous improvement. Lead data management, analytics and performance reporting, delivering high quality insight, dashboards and statutory returns to support operational, strategic and corporate decision making. Drive digital transformation and service improvement, leading system development, change programmes and implementation of new or enhanced digital solutions. Provide operational and people management of a small team, ensuring systems and processes effectively support caseload management. Support financial and programme performance, including the Disabled Facilities Grant budget and countywide IHAT programme, through robust data reporting and analysis. Act as lead for FOI, DSAR and Government DELTA returns, ensuring compliance, data accuracy and timely submission. Build organisational capability by training staff, leading system inductions and working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to deliver streamlined, customer focused digital services. About You With a strong background in technical systems, together with knowledge and experience in system and process improvement techniques, you will have experience in leading transformation programmes to deliver improved benefits. You will have sound knowledge of Housing Standards Legislation, together with previous management or supervisory responsibility. You will be experienced in financial management of services and possess demonstrable analytical skills to deliver service improvement. Closing Date: Sunday 12th April 2026 Interview Date: To be confirmed Why Join Us? We offer flexible working hours for most office-based roles, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. As part of our team, you will enjoy a range of employee benefits, including free onsite parking, employee discounts, a competitive holiday allowance, wellbeing initiatives, and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. You will be joining a progressive and supportive organisation that is committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve. The Councils reserve the right to close any and all vacancies at any time if there is judged to be a sufficient number of applications received. South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and all applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate checks for the position, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
EMBEDDED SYSTEMS ENGINEER PERMANENT ROLE, BASED LIVINGSTON / HYBRID - EXCELLENT SALARY PLUS BENEFITS Based in Livingston, Grw Talent's client comprises of a group of European companies engaged in the design, development, manufacture and distribution of analytical systems, life science equipment and laboratory instruments with operations dating back many years. Now part of a global multinational business, their fast growing multidisciplinary scientific and engineering group is looking to recruit an Embedded Systems Engineer. Reporting to the Software Team Leader / Program Manager, the Embedded Systems Engineer will play a key role in the design, development, testing, and support of embedded software and hardware solutions used across their scientific instrumentation product range. Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and verify FPGA-based designs using VHDL or Verilog, alongside embedded software for microcontrollers and peripheral interfaces. Develop device drivers, firmware, and low-level software for peripherals and communication protocols (I2C, SPI, DDR, UART, CAN, etc.). Collaborate with electronic engineers ensuring integration between software & hardware. Conduct debugging, verification, and validation of embedded systems using lab tools (oscilloscopes, logic analysers, debuggers). Propose, implement, and demonstrate solutions to problems which may not, given the research and development environment, have clearly defined requirements. Maintain and improve legacy codebases as needed. Support prototype and production transfer, troubleshooting and root-cause analysis. You'll need to have a degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. You'll need to have a proficiency in VHDL/Verilog and C/C++ for embedded systems and experience with FPGA development and toolchains, particularly Xilinx Vivado (including synthesis, simulation, and implementation workflows). Also needed is experience with Cypress FX2/FX3 platform, USB 3.0 protocol, and associated development tools (i.e., EZ-USB Suite) for microprocessors (e.g. ARM Cortex-M, 8051, AVR, PIC) and a familiarity with embedded development tools (compilers, debuggers, version control systems such as Git). You should have a strong understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS) or bare-metal development and a solid understanding of electronics fundamentals with the ability to interpret schematics and device datasheets. Lastly experience developing and consuming dynamic link libraries (DLLs) for hardware-software integration. If you are proactive and organised, with a structured approach to debugging, testing, and documentation and a high attention to detail and a commitment to producing high quality, reliable embedded solutions we would like to hear from you. Also desirable skills would be experience with Agile tools and workflows (i.e., Jira , Git branching strategies) and in writing test software or PC side tools in C# or Python for hardware-software integration. Although primarily needed to work on site week you will likely be able to work from home 1-2 days a week once established in role. You will work a 37.5 hour flexible working pattern, that allows an early finish on a Friday. A comprehensive range of benefits including performance-related bonus scheme, death in service, group income protection, private medical insurance, pension scheme, paid holidays, subsidised gym membership, cycle to work and employee discount scheme. A competitive salary and package tailored to your experience is on offer for the right candidate. If keen please send your CV to our recruitment partner Katie Hydes at Grw Talent.
27/03/2026
Full time
EMBEDDED SYSTEMS ENGINEER PERMANENT ROLE, BASED LIVINGSTON / HYBRID - EXCELLENT SALARY PLUS BENEFITS Based in Livingston, Grw Talent's client comprises of a group of European companies engaged in the design, development, manufacture and distribution of analytical systems, life science equipment and laboratory instruments with operations dating back many years. Now part of a global multinational business, their fast growing multidisciplinary scientific and engineering group is looking to recruit an Embedded Systems Engineer. Reporting to the Software Team Leader / Program Manager, the Embedded Systems Engineer will play a key role in the design, development, testing, and support of embedded software and hardware solutions used across their scientific instrumentation product range. Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and verify FPGA-based designs using VHDL or Verilog, alongside embedded software for microcontrollers and peripheral interfaces. Develop device drivers, firmware, and low-level software for peripherals and communication protocols (I2C, SPI, DDR, UART, CAN, etc.). Collaborate with electronic engineers ensuring integration between software & hardware. Conduct debugging, verification, and validation of embedded systems using lab tools (oscilloscopes, logic analysers, debuggers). Propose, implement, and demonstrate solutions to problems which may not, given the research and development environment, have clearly defined requirements. Maintain and improve legacy codebases as needed. Support prototype and production transfer, troubleshooting and root-cause analysis. You'll need to have a degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. You'll need to have a proficiency in VHDL/Verilog and C/C++ for embedded systems and experience with FPGA development and toolchains, particularly Xilinx Vivado (including synthesis, simulation, and implementation workflows). Also needed is experience with Cypress FX2/FX3 platform, USB 3.0 protocol, and associated development tools (i.e., EZ-USB Suite) for microprocessors (e.g. ARM Cortex-M, 8051, AVR, PIC) and a familiarity with embedded development tools (compilers, debuggers, version control systems such as Git). You should have a strong understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS) or bare-metal development and a solid understanding of electronics fundamentals with the ability to interpret schematics and device datasheets. Lastly experience developing and consuming dynamic link libraries (DLLs) for hardware-software integration. If you are proactive and organised, with a structured approach to debugging, testing, and documentation and a high attention to detail and a commitment to producing high quality, reliable embedded solutions we would like to hear from you. Also desirable skills would be experience with Agile tools and workflows (i.e., Jira , Git branching strategies) and in writing test software or PC side tools in C# or Python for hardware-software integration. Although primarily needed to work on site week you will likely be able to work from home 1-2 days a week once established in role. You will work a 37.5 hour flexible working pattern, that allows an early finish on a Friday. A comprehensive range of benefits including performance-related bonus scheme, death in service, group income protection, private medical insurance, pension scheme, paid holidays, subsidised gym membership, cycle to work and employee discount scheme. A competitive salary and package tailored to your experience is on offer for the right candidate. If keen please send your CV to our recruitment partner Katie Hydes at Grw Talent.
This permanent role has a starting salary of 47,142 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. We have a great opportunity to join our Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development team as a Business Development Manager. We support hybrid working with the right balance. We come together in person for 3 days per week on average (60% of the working week) and support working from home the rest of the time. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About The Role This is a new and exciting role covering all areas of Business Development for our successful and growing outdoor learning service. Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD) is a self-financing service within Surrey County Council generating over 3.3 million of revenue with a strong vision and set of core values. We have ambitious financial targets and aspirations. The key priorities of this role will be to support the Senior Management team in leading the financial reporting and monitoring of the SOLD revenue and expenditure budget. There will be a requirement to provide regular, accurate intelligence and data on our business and financial model. You will be advising the Senior Leadership Team on a range of financial and business decisions. The role will also focus on overseeing all areas of Business Development including; new markets, pricing, terms and conditions of booking, staff utilisation, customer service, marketing, grants and other funding opportunities. You will work collaboratively with our amazing passionate team of outdoor learning professionals who deliver from three outdoor learning centres in and around Surrey. This role is varied and offers real opportunity to influence the strategic Business Model and financial sustainability of SOLD. This role requires direct line management responsibility for 3 team members currently, and major projects for the near future include: setting up thorough and accurate financial monitoring processes, auditing our business model including pricing structure, reviewing the marketing strategy and bookings process and identifying new revenue opportunities in line with our core values. This is a significantly important position for SOLD and you will work with our Senior Leadership team to contribute directly to our strategic goals and financial sustainability for the future. You will also make a meaningful difference to and impact on our direction of travel and strategic business decisions. Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align withour behaviours: A degree in Business, Finance or related field Proven experience in securing funding and driving business growth. Knowledge of the education market and understanding of learning in the outdoors. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail. Proficient in financial analysis and the ability to analyse complex financial data. Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute effective business strategies Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong work ethic and a proactive attitude. Excellent IT skills with a range of software applications Proven track record of excellent performance management of a staff team To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: Please tell us about your experience of managing large revenue and expenditure budgets of a similar scale to SOLD's. Please explain how you have influenced and made positive changes to a Business Development Plan of a similar sized organisation. Please tell us how would you deliver a Business audit and analysis process for an organisation like SOLD. What is your experience of performance management of teams? The job advert closes at 23:59 on 25th April 2026 with interviews planned on Wednesday 6th of May 2026. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Commitment Wording We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
26/03/2026
Full time
This permanent role has a starting salary of 47,142 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. We have a great opportunity to join our Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development team as a Business Development Manager. We support hybrid working with the right balance. We come together in person for 3 days per week on average (60% of the working week) and support working from home the rest of the time. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About The Role This is a new and exciting role covering all areas of Business Development for our successful and growing outdoor learning service. Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD) is a self-financing service within Surrey County Council generating over 3.3 million of revenue with a strong vision and set of core values. We have ambitious financial targets and aspirations. The key priorities of this role will be to support the Senior Management team in leading the financial reporting and monitoring of the SOLD revenue and expenditure budget. There will be a requirement to provide regular, accurate intelligence and data on our business and financial model. You will be advising the Senior Leadership Team on a range of financial and business decisions. The role will also focus on overseeing all areas of Business Development including; new markets, pricing, terms and conditions of booking, staff utilisation, customer service, marketing, grants and other funding opportunities. You will work collaboratively with our amazing passionate team of outdoor learning professionals who deliver from three outdoor learning centres in and around Surrey. This role is varied and offers real opportunity to influence the strategic Business Model and financial sustainability of SOLD. This role requires direct line management responsibility for 3 team members currently, and major projects for the near future include: setting up thorough and accurate financial monitoring processes, auditing our business model including pricing structure, reviewing the marketing strategy and bookings process and identifying new revenue opportunities in line with our core values. This is a significantly important position for SOLD and you will work with our Senior Leadership team to contribute directly to our strategic goals and financial sustainability for the future. You will also make a meaningful difference to and impact on our direction of travel and strategic business decisions. Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align withour behaviours: A degree in Business, Finance or related field Proven experience in securing funding and driving business growth. Knowledge of the education market and understanding of learning in the outdoors. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail. Proficient in financial analysis and the ability to analyse complex financial data. Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute effective business strategies Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong work ethic and a proactive attitude. Excellent IT skills with a range of software applications Proven track record of excellent performance management of a staff team To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: Please tell us about your experience of managing large revenue and expenditure budgets of a similar scale to SOLD's. Please explain how you have influenced and made positive changes to a Business Development Plan of a similar sized organisation. Please tell us how would you deliver a Business audit and analysis process for an organisation like SOLD. What is your experience of performance management of teams? The job advert closes at 23:59 on 25th April 2026 with interviews planned on Wednesday 6th of May 2026. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Commitment Wording We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Job Description Senior Network Engineer Permanent / Hybrid Contract with 2- 3 days on site each week (Dublin, Limerick, Belfast, London or Kent) The Role: As a member of the Sysco Network team, the Senior Network Engineer is responsible for providing network support of Sysco's initiative in networks and automation with a focus on delivering effective and efficient network support services. The Senior Network Engineer reports into the Network Manager but will be embedded into the Sysco Global Network team. Role Responsibilities: Maintain key Network devices on a daily basis Supports the user community via Service Now tickets, and assist in problem resolution Monitor operations of LAN, WAN, Load Balancing, VPN, Security, and Wi-Fi Monitors all aspects of project and daily operations as it relates to network services Provide timely project status updates to customers, PMO Teams, and management Performs operational tasks with Service Now ticket support. Understanding and ongoing support of all LAN, WAN, VPN, WLS, IPT, Load Balancing, Security, content filtering Perform problem isolation within the network infrastructure Participate in an enterprise infrastructure On-call rotation Participate within projects across the enterprise network Support the campus environments as required, remote site locations, and corporate Data Centre Locations Develop operational knowledge of Network-based tools that support the enterprise network environments Skill & Experience: We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Network Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Analysis, or a related field, with equivalent experience or certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or other advanced network qualifications held continuously for over multiple years. You will bring deep expertise in key areas including load balancers, firewalls, routing protocols (BGP, IBGP, OSPF, EIGRP), security, cloud networks, automation, and Python programming. A strong understanding of network fundamentals and extensive experience integrating network systems with storage, compute, virtualization, wireless, and security infrastructure is essential. The role requires hands-on experience with a broad range of technologies such as Cisco ASA Firewalls (multi-context/failover), Cisco Catalyst and Nexus series (9000/7000/5000/2000), Cisco VSS, StackWise, TACACS, WAAS, wireless controllers (Cisco and Motorola), QoS for voice/video, and remote cloud services (AWS, Azure, SoftCloud). You should be proficient in using network tools such as Fluke, Infoblox, SolarWinds, and have expertise in application performance analysis, TCP/IP, packet capture/sniffing, and Visio-based design documentation. Success in this role will require strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills, the ability to work independently or as part of a team, and a proven ability to manage time and priorities in a fast-paced, enterprise-scale environment with 300+ sites. Security qualifications and cloud experience are highly desirable, along with a deep understanding of VPN, WAN, LAN, wireless, and load balancing technologies. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional with a customer-focused mindset and a commitment to delivering high-quality network solutions. Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 72,000 colleagues, the company operates 334 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 725,000 customer locations. Sysco International, officially formed in 2021, is the externally reported segment of Sysco's foodservice businesses outside of the United States. It comprises businesses in the Bahamas, Canada, Costa Rica, France, Ireland, Mexico, Panama, Sweden, the United Kingdom - as well as Sysco's export business, International Food Group.
05/10/2025
Full time
Job Description Senior Network Engineer Permanent / Hybrid Contract with 2- 3 days on site each week (Dublin, Limerick, Belfast, London or Kent) The Role: As a member of the Sysco Network team, the Senior Network Engineer is responsible for providing network support of Sysco's initiative in networks and automation with a focus on delivering effective and efficient network support services. The Senior Network Engineer reports into the Network Manager but will be embedded into the Sysco Global Network team. Role Responsibilities: Maintain key Network devices on a daily basis Supports the user community via Service Now tickets, and assist in problem resolution Monitor operations of LAN, WAN, Load Balancing, VPN, Security, and Wi-Fi Monitors all aspects of project and daily operations as it relates to network services Provide timely project status updates to customers, PMO Teams, and management Performs operational tasks with Service Now ticket support. Understanding and ongoing support of all LAN, WAN, VPN, WLS, IPT, Load Balancing, Security, content filtering Perform problem isolation within the network infrastructure Participate in an enterprise infrastructure On-call rotation Participate within projects across the enterprise network Support the campus environments as required, remote site locations, and corporate Data Centre Locations Develop operational knowledge of Network-based tools that support the enterprise network environments Skill & Experience: We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Network Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Analysis, or a related field, with equivalent experience or certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or other advanced network qualifications held continuously for over multiple years. You will bring deep expertise in key areas including load balancers, firewalls, routing protocols (BGP, IBGP, OSPF, EIGRP), security, cloud networks, automation, and Python programming. A strong understanding of network fundamentals and extensive experience integrating network systems with storage, compute, virtualization, wireless, and security infrastructure is essential. The role requires hands-on experience with a broad range of technologies such as Cisco ASA Firewalls (multi-context/failover), Cisco Catalyst and Nexus series (9000/7000/5000/2000), Cisco VSS, StackWise, TACACS, WAAS, wireless controllers (Cisco and Motorola), QoS for voice/video, and remote cloud services (AWS, Azure, SoftCloud). You should be proficient in using network tools such as Fluke, Infoblox, SolarWinds, and have expertise in application performance analysis, TCP/IP, packet capture/sniffing, and Visio-based design documentation. Success in this role will require strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills, the ability to work independently or as part of a team, and a proven ability to manage time and priorities in a fast-paced, enterprise-scale environment with 300+ sites. Security qualifications and cloud experience are highly desirable, along with a deep understanding of VPN, WAN, LAN, wireless, and load balancing technologies. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional with a customer-focused mindset and a commitment to delivering high-quality network solutions. Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 72,000 colleagues, the company operates 334 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 725,000 customer locations. Sysco International, officially formed in 2021, is the externally reported segment of Sysco's foodservice businesses outside of the United States. It comprises businesses in the Bahamas, Canada, Costa Rica, France, Ireland, Mexico, Panama, Sweden, the United Kingdom - as well as Sysco's export business, International Food Group.
Applications & Systems Analyst Salary: Competitive Location: i54 Wolverhampton - WV9 This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in 14 days at 23:59 BST. The vacancy Drive Digital Efficiency. Enable Smarter Decision-Making. Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping and supporting the core systems that keep our EMEAA operations running efficiently? We re looking for an Applications & Systems Analyst with a passion for smart, scalable technology and an analytical mindset to match. You ll work across our ERP and reporting platforms, partnering with stakeholders from every corner of the business to improve systems, enhance reporting, and ensure our technology is aligned to strategic goals. Whether you're driving process improvements or supporting complex project rollouts, you'll be making a tangible impact where it matters. This role will be based at our state-of-the art facility at the i54 Business Park in Wolverhampton. What You ll Be Responsible For Provide day-to-day support across our EMEAA ERP systems, including EFACS, Sage 300, Sage 200, and Fourth Shift. Conduct proof-of-concept studies for new solutions evaluating third-party software, vendors, and services. Contribute to the end-to-end design of systems and processes, supporting integration requirements and documentation. Support project management efforts monitoring schedules, tracking risks, escalating blockers, and coordinating across teams. Gain deep understanding of business operations, KPIs, and objectives to ensure solutions are aligned with real-world needs. Prioritise and estimate work requests; deliver continuous improvement through proactive system enhancements. Assess risk and provide mitigation options for proposed solutions. Lead or contribute to analysis efforts, defining project scopes, business requirements, and potential impacts. Be a trusted technical partner in workshops and planning sessions bringing clarity, structure, and practical insight. Support IT governance processes and ensure proper change control and documentation. Out of hours support this is on a rota basis.What You ll Already Have Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline or equivalent hands-on experience. 5+ years experience in system and application support, with strong SQL, JavaScript, XML, SSRS, and Power BI skills. Proven track record in ERP implementation and support ideally across multiple regions and compliance landscapes. Ability to translate business needs into effective technical solutions. Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences. Experience with IT ticketing platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira) and a practical understanding of service desk environments. A solution-oriented mindset and strong analytical skills for data modelling, reporting, and insight generation. Confident project manager with a proactive, adaptable approach and strong stakeholder engagement abilities.Our Core Competencies Cultivates Innovation: You re curious, creative, and always exploring new ways to improve. Active Learner: You invest in growing your own capability every step of the way. Collaborates: You share knowledge, connect the dots, and work with others to solve complex problems. Plans and Aligns: You focus effort where it counts, with intent and purpose.Leadership Competencies Builds Effective Teams: You help create diverse, purpose-driven teams that work towards common goals. Ensures Accountability: You set the bar high for yourself and for others.Why Work For Us: We reward our employees not just for the big headline results we reward our teams for how you have positively contributed to the business and that isn t always defined by hitting a financial target. We have a pay for performance culture and reward annually on results. In an ever changing environment its key that you are a curious and nimble learner. We succeed as a team so the ability to collaborate is essential. And to continue to grow and continually challenge you need to ensure you are able to both plan and align so we are all pulling in the same direction. The Benefits Bit: 33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) Employee Assistance Programme Annual Incentive Plan Bonus Structure Life Assurance Health & Wellbeing Programme, including health cash plan and employee assistance Pension Plan High St Reward Scheme Refer a Friend Programme Free Parking Frequent Technology User Free Eye Care Flexible working model Employee Recognition Programme And as an employer who values you, you will be welcomed with open arms and supported to succeed.Our Hiring Process: You will be contacted by a member of our resourcing team for an initial discussion, this may be on Teams. You will be invited to site for either a 1 or 2 stage process depending on the role. We will inform you ahead of your interview what we will be discussing, we want to give you the opportunity to shine in these meetings. Successful candidates will be notified, and the start date will be confirmed for when you will be beginning your Fortunes Brand journey. If you haven t had a response to your application within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide feedback on individual applications.If you thrive at the intersection of technology, problem-solving, and business impact, we d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us shape smarter systems for a stronger future. Who we are Fortune Brands Innovations are a US-based company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, that owns and develops a dynamic portfolio of brands for homes worldwide. Our specialist kitchen and bathroom division, Fortune Brands Water Innovations, is made up of leading luxury British brands, Shaws, Perrin & Rowe and Victoria + Albert, plus Riobel from Canada. We market these together under the House of Rohl name. In addition, Aqualisa completes our portfolio with its market-leading digital showering technology. Our brands are united by a belief in design, innovation and craftmanship, leading to beautiful and high-quality products. With manufacturing sites throughout the UK, and a House of Rohl showroom at the Design Centre in London, we currently employ over 600 people, dedicated to delivering excellent products and service throughout our supply chain. A new multi-million pound state-of-the-art facility at the i54 Business Park in Wolverhampton will be completed later this year, generating exciting new opportunities across the business as we continue to grow.
04/10/2025
Full time
Applications & Systems Analyst Salary: Competitive Location: i54 Wolverhampton - WV9 This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in 14 days at 23:59 BST. The vacancy Drive Digital Efficiency. Enable Smarter Decision-Making. Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping and supporting the core systems that keep our EMEAA operations running efficiently? We re looking for an Applications & Systems Analyst with a passion for smart, scalable technology and an analytical mindset to match. You ll work across our ERP and reporting platforms, partnering with stakeholders from every corner of the business to improve systems, enhance reporting, and ensure our technology is aligned to strategic goals. Whether you're driving process improvements or supporting complex project rollouts, you'll be making a tangible impact where it matters. This role will be based at our state-of-the art facility at the i54 Business Park in Wolverhampton. What You ll Be Responsible For Provide day-to-day support across our EMEAA ERP systems, including EFACS, Sage 300, Sage 200, and Fourth Shift. Conduct proof-of-concept studies for new solutions evaluating third-party software, vendors, and services. Contribute to the end-to-end design of systems and processes, supporting integration requirements and documentation. Support project management efforts monitoring schedules, tracking risks, escalating blockers, and coordinating across teams. Gain deep understanding of business operations, KPIs, and objectives to ensure solutions are aligned with real-world needs. Prioritise and estimate work requests; deliver continuous improvement through proactive system enhancements. Assess risk and provide mitigation options for proposed solutions. Lead or contribute to analysis efforts, defining project scopes, business requirements, and potential impacts. Be a trusted technical partner in workshops and planning sessions bringing clarity, structure, and practical insight. Support IT governance processes and ensure proper change control and documentation. Out of hours support this is on a rota basis.What You ll Already Have Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline or equivalent hands-on experience. 5+ years experience in system and application support, with strong SQL, JavaScript, XML, SSRS, and Power BI skills. Proven track record in ERP implementation and support ideally across multiple regions and compliance landscapes. Ability to translate business needs into effective technical solutions. Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences. Experience with IT ticketing platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira) and a practical understanding of service desk environments. A solution-oriented mindset and strong analytical skills for data modelling, reporting, and insight generation. Confident project manager with a proactive, adaptable approach and strong stakeholder engagement abilities.Our Core Competencies Cultivates Innovation: You re curious, creative, and always exploring new ways to improve. Active Learner: You invest in growing your own capability every step of the way. Collaborates: You share knowledge, connect the dots, and work with others to solve complex problems. Plans and Aligns: You focus effort where it counts, with intent and purpose.Leadership Competencies Builds Effective Teams: You help create diverse, purpose-driven teams that work towards common goals. Ensures Accountability: You set the bar high for yourself and for others.Why Work For Us: We reward our employees not just for the big headline results we reward our teams for how you have positively contributed to the business and that isn t always defined by hitting a financial target. We have a pay for performance culture and reward annually on results. In an ever changing environment its key that you are a curious and nimble learner. We succeed as a team so the ability to collaborate is essential. And to continue to grow and continually challenge you need to ensure you are able to both plan and align so we are all pulling in the same direction. The Benefits Bit: 33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) Employee Assistance Programme Annual Incentive Plan Bonus Structure Life Assurance Health & Wellbeing Programme, including health cash plan and employee assistance Pension Plan High St Reward Scheme Refer a Friend Programme Free Parking Frequent Technology User Free Eye Care Flexible working model Employee Recognition Programme And as an employer who values you, you will be welcomed with open arms and supported to succeed.Our Hiring Process: You will be contacted by a member of our resourcing team for an initial discussion, this may be on Teams. You will be invited to site for either a 1 or 2 stage process depending on the role. We will inform you ahead of your interview what we will be discussing, we want to give you the opportunity to shine in these meetings. Successful candidates will be notified, and the start date will be confirmed for when you will be beginning your Fortunes Brand journey. If you haven t had a response to your application within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide feedback on individual applications.If you thrive at the intersection of technology, problem-solving, and business impact, we d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us shape smarter systems for a stronger future. Who we are Fortune Brands Innovations are a US-based company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, that owns and develops a dynamic portfolio of brands for homes worldwide. Our specialist kitchen and bathroom division, Fortune Brands Water Innovations, is made up of leading luxury British brands, Shaws, Perrin & Rowe and Victoria + Albert, plus Riobel from Canada. We market these together under the House of Rohl name. In addition, Aqualisa completes our portfolio with its market-leading digital showering technology. Our brands are united by a belief in design, innovation and craftmanship, leading to beautiful and high-quality products. With manufacturing sites throughout the UK, and a House of Rohl showroom at the Design Centre in London, we currently employ over 600 people, dedicated to delivering excellent products and service throughout our supply chain. A new multi-million pound state-of-the-art facility at the i54 Business Park in Wolverhampton will be completed later this year, generating exciting new opportunities across the business as we continue to grow.
Join our team as a Ruby Developer helping us to support teachers, champion great teaching and raise the status of the profession by managing our membership platform and working with our Head of Data and Digital to transition to a Salesforce-centred management system. Unfortunately we are unable to consider applicants based outside of the UK at this time. For an audio description of this role and the full application pack, please visit our website. Job Title: Ruby Developer Reports To: Head of Data and Digital Salary: up to £450 per day (inclusive of VAT if applicable) Contract: Part-time, fixed-term until 31st August 2026 (potential of extension, depending on business need) Hours: 7 hours per week Based: Home-based. Our team work from across the country and we are happy to support remote working with the option to come into the London office (WC1) for occasional meetings Start date: November 2025 Deadline and interview: Applications will close on Sunday 19th October 2025. Competency-based interviews will be held on Monday 3rd November but we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so we may interview as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. Application: Please apply here by uploading your CV and cover letter. Please use the guidance when writing your cover letter. We encourage you to apply promptly as we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may complete the process earlier than expected if an excellent candidate is identified at an early stage . The Organisation The Chartered College of Teaching is a charity and the professional body for teachers. We are working to empower a knowledgeable and respected teaching profession through membership and accreditation. We are dedicated to bridging the gap between practice and research and equipping teachers from the moment they enter the classroom with the knowledge and confidence to make the best decisions for their pupils. Our activities mainly focus on four key areas: membership teacher CPD and accreditation research, policy and events online and print resources Since opening membership in 2017, we have grown rapidly. In total our work reaches over 40,000 teachers and more than 3 million young people. In 2020 we published reports Education in Times of Crisis around the impact of lockdown; in 2021 we won the Memcom award for Best magazine for a Professional Association or Membership Organisation ; in 2024 we published the working paper Teacher professionalism report . To date over 600 teachers have been celebrated at Graduation ceremonies for our Chartered Teacher Status pathways. We are a growing and multi-skilled team of 30 people, supported by a Board with a significant track record of experience in a range of fields. Our business plan focuses on growing membership and Chartered Status, and providing meaningful professional learning opportunities for the teaching profession. This role will support our transition from our in-house management platform to Salesforce. The Opportunity Our Membership Platform supports the College membership functions to make a difference to the lives of over 3.6 million children taught by our members. It is used to track, manage and support our members to access their benefits. We are recruiting a Ruby Developer within the Service Operations team to manage our membership platform and provide support to users who access it. During the contract you will: Monitor and resolve any issues arising with the platform. Manage and maintain the platform so it remains operational. Work closely with the Head of Data and Digital to successfully transform and move the current data and services to a new platform built on Salesforce. Support membership operations with reporting, payment and refund requests. This would be an ideal opportunity to work on a project to move our data and processes from a Ruby platform to Salesforce which will move the College s processes forward to ensure a strong future. In this role you will: have autonomy for maintaining and managing our existing membership platform; work collaboratively with many of the team across the business, supporting recruitment and retention of our members; and help to grow the professional membership organisation for the teaching profession and be part of the team driving the organisation forward at an exciting time for the future of the College. Platform Management and Maintenance Most of the time, you will be managing the membership platform, fixing any bugs, keeping the server up to date, ensuring stability, and providing reports to various stakeholders within the College. You will also provide support to the membership team with refund requests through GoCardless and Stripe. Data and Process Transition You will spend some of your time working with the Head of Data and Digital to move all relevant membership data and processes over to Salesforce. This will entail preparing data in the correct format and providing support to move automated processes over to the new system. About You You do not need to have expertise in absolutely all areas, let us decide! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage you to apply. We re looking for someone that is motivated by our vision. Systems you would be using include Ruby, Heroku, Salesforce, Stripe (including the API) and GoCardless. Skills and experience Essential Proficiency in Ruby and Ruby on Rails, with 3+ years of experience and with a total of 8+ years in professional software development Experience of using Postgres databases Technical expertise in platform hosting, integration and upgrades Solid experience in CSS using SASS Experience of Git development CI Desirable Experience of using Salesforce Experience of Using the Stripe API and GoCardless API Experience of using Heroku to manage servers and deployment As well as technical requirements, we are looking for people who: have a systematic and analytical approach to problem-solving and technical troubleshooting; have the ability to work independently to troubleshoot and resolve problems; can work collaboratively with team members to bring about constructive changes and processes; ability to explain technical issues to non-technical people. Why Us? As an organisation, we care deeply about creating a working environment that supports our people to grow personally and professionally. These are reflected in our organisational values, which outline the distinctive working culture we are looking to create. In particular, these values are reflected in our commitment to: Flexible working: responsive management, flexible hours, hybrid or fully remote working Professional development, including formal and informal training and support Transparency and ownership: we have an open culture that ensures all staff guide our strategic direction Diversity and inclusion at the Chartered College As a growing organisation, we are committed to: Becoming increasingly representative of the sector and geographies that we operate in Providing a positive experience of work as part of an inclusive culture led by our organisational values Maintaining an annual EDI action plan - led by the internal team. What to expect from the recruitment process All applications are anonymised until the point of interview Line Managers trained in recognising bias We implement a standardised interview template and competencies matrix for a fair and transparent process All interviews are conducted via Zoom and the use of camera is optional. If you require any adjustments in order to proceed with an application, including an audio version of this application pack, please make a request as per the application pack. For more information about joining the Chartered College, please watch this short video from Dame Alison Peacock (CEO). Your Personal Data As part of the recruitment process, the Chartered College of Teaching collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The organisation is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations. Pre-employment checks All conditional offers of employment are subject to: Two satisfactory references Proof of qualifications Eligibility to work in the UK. We are an employer committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.
03/10/2025
Full time
Join our team as a Ruby Developer helping us to support teachers, champion great teaching and raise the status of the profession by managing our membership platform and working with our Head of Data and Digital to transition to a Salesforce-centred management system. Unfortunately we are unable to consider applicants based outside of the UK at this time. For an audio description of this role and the full application pack, please visit our website. Job Title: Ruby Developer Reports To: Head of Data and Digital Salary: up to £450 per day (inclusive of VAT if applicable) Contract: Part-time, fixed-term until 31st August 2026 (potential of extension, depending on business need) Hours: 7 hours per week Based: Home-based. Our team work from across the country and we are happy to support remote working with the option to come into the London office (WC1) for occasional meetings Start date: November 2025 Deadline and interview: Applications will close on Sunday 19th October 2025. Competency-based interviews will be held on Monday 3rd November but we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so we may interview as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. Application: Please apply here by uploading your CV and cover letter. Please use the guidance when writing your cover letter. We encourage you to apply promptly as we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may complete the process earlier than expected if an excellent candidate is identified at an early stage . The Organisation The Chartered College of Teaching is a charity and the professional body for teachers. We are working to empower a knowledgeable and respected teaching profession through membership and accreditation. We are dedicated to bridging the gap between practice and research and equipping teachers from the moment they enter the classroom with the knowledge and confidence to make the best decisions for their pupils. Our activities mainly focus on four key areas: membership teacher CPD and accreditation research, policy and events online and print resources Since opening membership in 2017, we have grown rapidly. In total our work reaches over 40,000 teachers and more than 3 million young people. In 2020 we published reports Education in Times of Crisis around the impact of lockdown; in 2021 we won the Memcom award for Best magazine for a Professional Association or Membership Organisation ; in 2024 we published the working paper Teacher professionalism report . To date over 600 teachers have been celebrated at Graduation ceremonies for our Chartered Teacher Status pathways. We are a growing and multi-skilled team of 30 people, supported by a Board with a significant track record of experience in a range of fields. Our business plan focuses on growing membership and Chartered Status, and providing meaningful professional learning opportunities for the teaching profession. This role will support our transition from our in-house management platform to Salesforce. The Opportunity Our Membership Platform supports the College membership functions to make a difference to the lives of over 3.6 million children taught by our members. It is used to track, manage and support our members to access their benefits. We are recruiting a Ruby Developer within the Service Operations team to manage our membership platform and provide support to users who access it. During the contract you will: Monitor and resolve any issues arising with the platform. Manage and maintain the platform so it remains operational. Work closely with the Head of Data and Digital to successfully transform and move the current data and services to a new platform built on Salesforce. Support membership operations with reporting, payment and refund requests. This would be an ideal opportunity to work on a project to move our data and processes from a Ruby platform to Salesforce which will move the College s processes forward to ensure a strong future. In this role you will: have autonomy for maintaining and managing our existing membership platform; work collaboratively with many of the team across the business, supporting recruitment and retention of our members; and help to grow the professional membership organisation for the teaching profession and be part of the team driving the organisation forward at an exciting time for the future of the College. Platform Management and Maintenance Most of the time, you will be managing the membership platform, fixing any bugs, keeping the server up to date, ensuring stability, and providing reports to various stakeholders within the College. You will also provide support to the membership team with refund requests through GoCardless and Stripe. Data and Process Transition You will spend some of your time working with the Head of Data and Digital to move all relevant membership data and processes over to Salesforce. This will entail preparing data in the correct format and providing support to move automated processes over to the new system. About You You do not need to have expertise in absolutely all areas, let us decide! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage you to apply. We re looking for someone that is motivated by our vision. Systems you would be using include Ruby, Heroku, Salesforce, Stripe (including the API) and GoCardless. Skills and experience Essential Proficiency in Ruby and Ruby on Rails, with 3+ years of experience and with a total of 8+ years in professional software development Experience of using Postgres databases Technical expertise in platform hosting, integration and upgrades Solid experience in CSS using SASS Experience of Git development CI Desirable Experience of using Salesforce Experience of Using the Stripe API and GoCardless API Experience of using Heroku to manage servers and deployment As well as technical requirements, we are looking for people who: have a systematic and analytical approach to problem-solving and technical troubleshooting; have the ability to work independently to troubleshoot and resolve problems; can work collaboratively with team members to bring about constructive changes and processes; ability to explain technical issues to non-technical people. Why Us? As an organisation, we care deeply about creating a working environment that supports our people to grow personally and professionally. These are reflected in our organisational values, which outline the distinctive working culture we are looking to create. In particular, these values are reflected in our commitment to: Flexible working: responsive management, flexible hours, hybrid or fully remote working Professional development, including formal and informal training and support Transparency and ownership: we have an open culture that ensures all staff guide our strategic direction Diversity and inclusion at the Chartered College As a growing organisation, we are committed to: Becoming increasingly representative of the sector and geographies that we operate in Providing a positive experience of work as part of an inclusive culture led by our organisational values Maintaining an annual EDI action plan - led by the internal team. What to expect from the recruitment process All applications are anonymised until the point of interview Line Managers trained in recognising bias We implement a standardised interview template and competencies matrix for a fair and transparent process All interviews are conducted via Zoom and the use of camera is optional. If you require any adjustments in order to proceed with an application, including an audio version of this application pack, please make a request as per the application pack. For more information about joining the Chartered College, please watch this short video from Dame Alison Peacock (CEO). Your Personal Data As part of the recruitment process, the Chartered College of Teaching collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The organisation is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations. Pre-employment checks All conditional offers of employment are subject to: Two satisfactory references Proof of qualifications Eligibility to work in the UK. We are an employer committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.