Contract Manager West Midlands- £30-£35k per annum (Dependent on experience)
Are you an experienced Contract Manager? Are you commercially focused? Are you good at building client relations?
If you answered yes to these questions, then we may have the role you have been looking for.
We are looking to recruit a commercially minded Contract Manager. You will lead, support and motivate the team, developing them to manage resources to deliver an effective and efficient business function. This will achieve the budgeted financial results and deliver a performance that reliably exceeds the service levels and KPI standards agreed with the client. Customer service is key to the success of this account. The Contract Manager must ensure that all team members are focused on bringing consistently excellent levels of service. This includes all stakeholders, particularly members of the public.
We are looking for someone that will engage in stakeholder and operations management. You will be commercially astute, with the ability to provide dynamic and inspirational leadership in a demanding environment.
What will you do?
- You will oversee budgeting and cost control across contracts.
- Be responsible for the operational management of contracts.
- Manage the team, including appraisals, disciplinaries, rotas and any arising conflicts.
- In charge of ensuring Health & Safety policies are adhered to.
- You will be in charge of building client relations.
- Responsible for account Management and business development.
What type of skills and experience do you need?
- Proven multi-disciplinary experience in operational, contract, commercial and project management
- You will have 2 years minimum contract management experience in a client facing role.
- Experienced in setting and managing budgets and KPIs performance.
- Strong leadership and people management skills; you should be able to coach, motivate and train staff to produce positive results.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at individual, team and group level. You will be equally secure and effective in communicating with front line staff, managers, Directors and members of the public.
- Excellent relationship management skills and able to build, develop and maintain positive working relations with clients, suppliers and internal support services.
- Able to produce informative and concise reports and make effective oral and written presentations.
What is on offer to you?:
-Salary £30-£35k per annum (DOE)
-33 days holiday (including 8 Bank holidays)
-Pension
-Training and Development
-Employee discount scheme
Does this sound like you? Click "apply" today and one of our team will be in touch soon.....Read more...
The Opportunity Hub UK is delighted to present an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious Public Relations Account Executive to join our client, a leading communications agency based in London. This position presents a chance to make a significant impact in the dynamic PR landscape, where creativity, innovation, and collaboration are paramount. About the Role: As the Public Relations Account Executive, you will be at the forefront of managing and executing PR campaigns that drive positive media coverage and enhance brand reputation. Reporting directly to the Communications Manager, you will collaborate with clients and journalists to develop and execute strategic PR plans. Key Responsibilities: Manage multiple PR accounts, ensuring seamless execution and achieving desired outcomesBuild and maintain strong relationships with clients, journalists, and influencersPitch stories to relevant media outlets, capturing media attention and driving brand visibilityCraft compelling written and verbal content for press releases, pitches, and other PR materialsManage events and campaigns, ensuring they align with PR objectives and generate desired impactMonitor and analyze media coverage, tracking results and identifying opportunities for improvementEnsure project deadlines are met and milestones are achievedRequirements:Proven experience in PR, media relations, and account management or a related fieldExcellent written and verbal communication skills to engage with clients, media, and stakeholdersStrong organizational and project management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneouslyKeen knowledge of the media landscape and established relationships with journalists and influencersAbility to work independently and as part of a team, contributing effectively to collaborative effortsProficient in PR software and tools, including media monitoring platforms and reporting systemsExperience in the hospitality industry is a plus, but not essentialBenefits:Immerse yourself in a dynamic and creative PR environmentCollaborate with a team of passionate and experienced PR professionalsGain exposure to a variety of PR campaigns and clients across the hospitality sectorDevelop your expertise in PR strategies and techniques, honing your skills and careerContribute to the success of a thriving PR agency, making a meaningful impactYou must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. If you are a highly motivated and results-driven Public Relations professional seeking to make a meaningful contribution to a thriving PR agency, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Apply now and become an integral part of our journey to elevate brands and enhance reputations. We look forward to welcoming you to this exciting chapter in your career.....Read more...
Service Care Solutions is proud to be recruiting on behalf of Thames Valley Police (TVP) for the following specialist role:
Job Title: Communications Officer
Overall Purpose of the Role: The Communications Officer is responsible for providing effective two-way communications between the Force and its staff and external audiences by creating, implementing, and evaluating communications plans across the Force.
Key Accountability Areas:
Manage internal clients across the Force, supporting their internal and external communications requirements.
Provide direct communication to staff, partners, and the public regarding local and Force-wide issues.
Develop working relationships with partner agencies, organisations, and other forces.
Produce engaging content for various communication channels.
Contribute to the planning and coordination of internal publications.
Promote successes within policing and wider communications industry.
Specialist Areas: Employee Engagement:
Create and implement internal campaigns.
Manage communication strategies for Force change projects.
Responsible for day-to-day management of force communications channels.
Analyse levels of employee engagement and propose new engagement methods.
Force Campaigns:
Create and implement public awareness campaigns.
Evaluate the success of communications.
Community Engagement:
Support LPAs to develop and implement local communication strategies.
Proactively promote the work of LPAs to improve public confidence.
Work closely with local influencers to improve public engagement.
Identify and implement new methods of community engagement.
Essential Knowledge/Skills:
Nationally recognised qualification in communications, public relations, business, or journalism.
Experience working in a large public or private sector organisation.
Dimensions:
Reports directly to associated communications manager within Corporate Communications.
Contact with managers, staff, public, journalists, and local community.
Deliver change communications to corporate project managers.
Characteristics of the Role:
Proven ability to plan, prioritise, and implement campaigns.
Excellent writing skills for various mediums.
IT skills including content management systems and social networking.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.
Capability to travel and hold a full UK driving license.
To Apply: Contact Lewis Ashcroft at 01772 208962 or email Lewis.Ashcroft@servicecare.org.uk.....Read more...
At The Opportunity Hub UK, we're excited to present an exceptional opportunity on behalf of our esteemed client. As we delve into the heart of communications, we seek individuals who are ready to make a meaningful impact in the industry. Company Overview: Our client, a leading player in the field of communications, believes in the power of strategic thinking and innovative execution. With a portfolio spanning diverse sectors, they specialise in crafting campaigns that resonate and endure. Job Overview: As a Senior Account Executive/Account Manager, you'll be entrusted with pivotal responsibilities encompassing public relations, communications, and client management. From crafting compelling narratives to fostering enduring client relationships, you'll play a crucial role in driving the success of our client's ventures. Here's what you'll be doing:Researching, writing, and publishing news releases on behalf of clients.Crafting articles for client magazines/newsletters and external publications.Developing speeches, advertising copy, brochure content, and website copy.Formulating comprehensive strategy documents and plans to meet client objectives.Travelling to various locations, often internationally, to gather information and insights.Cultivating strong relationships with relevant media to maximise editorial coverage.Serving as a spokesperson and information provider for media inquiries.Acting as an ambassador for both our client and Daredevil, as required.Coordinating photography and liaising with contractors and clients for illustrations.Benchmarking client activities and adhering to industry best practices for optimal results.Here are the skills you'll need:Exceptional writing and communication abilities.Strong organisational and multitasking skills.Proven experience in public relations or related fields.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Excellent interpersonal skills for client relationship management.Proficiency in industry-standard software and tools.Here are the benefits of this job:Opportunity to work with industry-leading professionals.Exposure to diverse projects and clients across various sectors.Room for professional growth and development.Competitive compensation package.Advantages of Pursuing a Career in this Sector: The communications sector offers a dynamic and ever-evolving landscape where creativity meets strategy. By joining this industry, you'll be at the forefront of shaping narratives, influencing perceptions, and driving meaningful change. Work Permissions: You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Join us in shaping the future of communications. Apply now and embark on a journey where innovation and impact converge.....Read more...
The Opportunity Hub UK is currently seeking a skilled Junior Account Manager to join a dynamic team in the realm of public relations. If you're a PR enthusiast with a keen interest in B2B, technology, and marketing, this is the great opportunity for you. We invite applications from individuals with a minimum of two years of experience in agency PR, ready to elevate their career to new heights. In this unique opportunity, you'll be an integral part of our client's expanding portfolio, covering a spectrum of businesses in media, marketing, data, e-commerce, tech, creative design, and more. As the appointed Account Manager, you'll engage with a diverse clientele and enhance your skill set within a supportive and collaborative environment. Our client portfolio is expanding rapidly, covering a wide range of businesses in media, marketing, data, e-commerce, tech, creative, design, and more. As our new account manager, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients and expand your skillset in a supportive and non-hierarchical environment. As a Junior Account Manager, your responsibilities will include: Here's What You'll Be Doing:Developing and delivering PR plans aligned with client goals and KPIsCultivating and nurturing relationships with key media contactsIdentifying and capitalizing on news jacking opportunitiesProviding support in new business endeavoursContributing to the strategic direction of client accountsDelegating, briefing, and monitoring the progress of direct reportsConducting interviews and appraisalsRepresenting the agency professionallyHere Are the Skills You'll Need:A minimum of one year of agency PR experienceDemonstrated excellence in writing skills and thought leadershipStrong media relations and familiarity with key media contactsUnderstanding of new business processesProficient client management skillsIntellectual curiosity and a proactive attitudeFlexibility and a willingness to roll up your sleevesFamiliarity with evaluation, measurement, and reporting systemsExcellent organizational skillsWork Permissions: You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Benefits of This Job:Competitive salary of £26K-28K DOE Hybrid working structure with one day a week in the London Chiswick officeFlexible working options for an ideal work/life balanceExcellent training programs and individualized development plansOpportunity to collaborate with a diverse range of clients and sectorsEnjoy a fun and supportive working environment A career in PR offers boundless chances to collaborate with exciting brands, refine your skills, and make a meaningful impact. Join our client's team and propel your PR career to new heights!....Read more...
The Opportunity Hub UK is currently seeking a skilled Junior Account Manager to join a dynamic team in the realm of public relations. If you're a PR enthusiast with a keen interest in B2B, technology, and marketing, this is the great opportunity for you. We invite applications from individuals with a minimum of two years of experience in agency PR, ready to elevate their career to new heights. In this unique opportunity, you'll be an integral part of our client's expanding portfolio, covering a spectrum of businesses in media, marketing, data, e-commerce, tech, creative design, and more. As the appointed Account Manager, you'll engage with a diverse clientele and enhance your skill set within a supportive and collaborative environment. Our client portfolio is expanding rapidly, covering a wide range of businesses in media, marketing, data, e-commerce, tech, creative, design, and more. As our new account manager, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients and expand your skillset in a supportive and non-hierarchical environment. As a Junior Account Manager, your responsibilities will include: Here's What You'll Be Doing:Developing and delivering PR plans aligned with client goals and KPIsCultivating and nurturing relationships with key media contactsIdentifying and capitalizing on news jacking opportunitiesProviding support in new business endeavoursContributing to the strategic direction of client accountsDelegating, briefing, and monitoring the progress of direct reportsConducting interviews and appraisalsRepresenting the agency professionallyHere Are the Skills You'll Need:A minimum of one year of agency PR experienceDemonstrated excellence in writing skills and thought leadershipStrong media relations and familiarity with key media contactsUnderstanding of new business processesProficient client management skillsIntellectual curiosity and a proactive attitudeFlexibility and a willingness to roll up your sleevesFamiliarity with evaluation, measurement, and reporting systemsExcellent organizational skillsWork Permissions: You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Benefits of This Job:Competitive salary of £26K-28K DOE Hybrid working structure with one day a week in the London Chiswick officeFlexible working options for an ideal work/life balanceExcellent training programs and individualized development plansOpportunity to collaborate with a diverse range of clients and sectorsEnjoy a fun and supportive working environment A career in PR offers boundless chances to collaborate with exciting brands, refine your skills, and make a meaningful impact. Join our client's team and propel your PR career to new heights!....Read more...
The Opportunity Hub UK is currently seeking a skilled Junior Account Manager to join a dynamic team in the realm of public relations. If you're a PR enthusiast with a keen interest in B2B, technology, and marketing, this is the great opportunity for you. We invite applications from individuals with a minimum of two years of experience in agency PR, ready to elevate their career to new heights.In this unique opportunity, you'll be an integral part of our client's expanding portfolio, covering a spectrum of businesses in media, marketing, data, e-commerce, tech, creative design, and more. As the appointed Account Manager, you'll engage with a diverse clientele and enhance your skill set within a supportive and collaborative environment.Our client portfolio is expanding rapidly, covering a wide range of businesses in media, marketing, data, e-commerce, tech, creative, design, and more. As our new account manager, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients and expand your skill set in a supportive and non-hierarchical environment.As a Junior Account Manager, your responsibilities will include:Here's What You'll Be Doing:Developing and delivering PR plans aligned with client goals and KPIsCultivating and nurturing relationships with key media contactsIdentifying and capitalising on news jacking opportunitiesProviding support in new business endeavoursContributing to the strategic direction of client accountsDelegating, briefing, and monitoring the progress of direct reportsConducting interviews and appraisalsRepresenting the agency professionallyHere Are the Skills You'll Need:A minimum of one year of agency PR experienceDemonstrated excellence in writing skills and thought leadershipStrong media relations and familiarity with key media contactsUnderstanding of new business processesProficient client management skillsIntellectual curiosity and a proactive attitudeFlexibility and a willingness to roll up your sleevesFamiliarity with evaluation, measurement, and reporting systemsExcellent organizational skillsWork Permissions: You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.Benefits of This Job:Competitive salary of £26K-28K DOE Hybrid working structure with one day a week in the London Chiswick officeFlexible working options for an ideal work/life balanceExcellent training programs and individualised development plansOpportunity to collaborate with a diverse range of clients and sectorsEnjoy a fun and supportive working environment A career in PR offers boundless chances to collaborate with exciting brands, refine your skills, and make a meaningful impact. Join our client's team and propel your PR career to new heights!....Read more...
The Opportunity Hub UK is currently seeking a skilled Junior Account Manager to join a dynamic team in the realm of public relations. If you're a PR enthusiast with a keen interest in B2B, technology, and marketing, this is the great opportunity for you. We invite applications from individuals with a minimum of two years of experience in agency PR, ready to elevate their career to new heights. In this unique opportunity, you'll be an integral part of our client's expanding portfolio, covering a spectrum of businesses in media, marketing, data, e-commerce, tech, creative design, and more. As the appointed Account Manager, you'll engage with a diverse clientele and enhance your skill set within a supportive and collaborative environment. Our client portfolio is expanding rapidly, covering a wide range of businesses in media, marketing, data, e-commerce, tech, creative, design, and more. As our new account manager, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients and expand your skillset in a supportive and non-hierarchical environment. As a Junior Account Manager, your responsibilities will include: Here's What You'll Be Doing:Developing and delivering PR plans aligned with client goals and KPIsCultivating and nurturing relationships with key media contactsIdentifying and capitalizing on news jacking opportunitiesProviding support in new business endeavoursContributing to the strategic direction of client accountsDelegating, briefing, and monitoring the progress of direct reportsConducting interviews and appraisalsRepresenting the agency professionallyHere Are the Skills You'll Need:A minimum of one year of agency PR experienceDemonstrated excellence in writing skills and thought leadershipStrong media relations and familiarity with key media contactsUnderstanding of new business processesProficient client management skillsIntellectual curiosity and a proactive attitudeFlexibility and a willingness to roll up your sleevesFamiliarity with evaluation, measurement, and reporting systemsExcellent organizational skillsWork Permissions: You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Benefits of This Job:Competitive salary of £26K-28K DOE Hybrid working structure with one day a week in the London Chiswick officeFlexible working options for an ideal work/life balanceExcellent training programs and individualized development plansOpportunity to collaborate with a diverse range of clients and sectorsEnjoy a fun and supportive working environment A career in PR offers boundless chances to collaborate with exciting brands, refine your skills, and make a meaningful impact. Join our client's team and propel your PR career to new heights!....Read more...
Job Title: Head of Commercial Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates I'm currently partnering with an internationally known hospitality group, with their search for a Head of Commercial. The group have an amazing portfolio of luxury properties across both MENA & APAC territories, and they are now looking to bring in a Head of Commercial to oversee all Sales, Marketing, & Revenue functions on a regional basis - looking after everything across the Middle East. However, it's certainly worth noting that this role will be focusing more towards the Sales & Marketing functions. This will be a newly formed position, with the group looking to streamline all operations under one banner - and you'll be reporting directly into the wider Group General Manager. In short, the Head of Commercial will ultimately be responsible for driving the planning and execution of the commercial strategy/strategies and activity through supporting the Revenue management team, Sales, Catering and Events, Marketing, eCommerce and Public Relations teams, through working effectively with area support teams. Someone with an entrepreneurial mindset and great leadership skills would be ideal, as you'll be expected to both promote & expand the groups existing commercial activity through creative strategies. Prior UAE experience is definitely preferred, but regional Middle Eastern experience in a similiar senior Commercial position is mandatory. What you'll be doing:
Leading, coaching, developing, recruiting and retain future talents. He/she will manage performance, develop and evaluate the commercial team members on the agreed KPIs, whilst working effectively as part of a 4D structure on property. Directly accountable for driving the Top line Budget and Forecast by implementing a commercial strategy and business plan through to execution using the Commercial Focus process and all available business tools and intelligence available. Deliver as a minimum the budgeted revenues across all revenue streams, To include but not limited; All Rooms, GC&E, F&B, Leisure and Spa with a control on cost of sale, route to market, channel shift and marketing / Ecommerce opportunities.Work with the GM, Finance and Operations Director to ensure profits are maximized in line with TGOP and EBITDA targets set.Ensure Business Review Guidelines (current to + 5 years) all Pricing & Rate Quotation Strategies are in place in order to maximize all pricing components of sales and catering opportunities and achieve positive group market share.Support various On Property, RDOS s, and Area Marketing teams in coordinating hotel level marketing, sales and public relations activities. Liaise with regional support and brand teams to provide maximum benefit to hotel performance.Support the Cluster Revenue Managers/On Property Revenue Manager and RMCC to establish an optimal mix, review and validate forecasts, develop strategies for different demand periods, and review and approve retail and group pricing strategies.Develop and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, owners, hotel teams to ensure commercial benefits of the hotel.Liaise with Regional GM, presents commercial strategies to Regional Team and key stakeholders.Keeps in touch with Market trends and review/amend strategies accordingly in line with the evolving market conditions.Participate in the leadership activity of the Hotel and Region.
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