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South West BD & Operations Representative
Are you an experienced engineering or machining professional who can develop customer relationships, identify commercial opportunities and help deliver practical solutions on industrial sites?Working arrangements: Remote and field-based, with regular contact with Glasgow HQTravel: Regional travel, with occasional UK-wide and international travelReekie Machining is a specialist in-situ machining and engineering services company based in Glasgow. We deliver precision machining solutions directly at customers' sites, particularly where conventional workshop machining is not practical.Why Join Reekie Machining?This is an opportunity to join a specialist engineering business and play an important part in developing its presence across Southwest England.You will have the freedom to develop customer relationships and regional opportunities, supported by an established technical and operational team in Glasgow.The position offers a varied combination of business development, project engineering, operations and on-site delivery.Our services include portable machining, engineering preparation, project support and on-site execution for customers throughout the UK and internationally.We are now looking for an experienced engineering professional to strengthen our presence across Plymouth, Bristol and Southwest England.The Role This is a varied and commercially important role combining business development, project engineering, operational support and site execution.You will become a key regional contact for Reekie Machining, developing relationships with existing and prospective customers while helping to ensure projects are properly assessed, planned and delivered.This is not a traditional sales role. You will need to understand machining, engineering and industrial site environments, enabling you to discuss customer requirements confidently with engineers, project managers, maintenance teams, procurement departments and senior customer personnel.You will identify opportunities, understand customers' technical and operational requirements and work closely with our Glasgow headquarters to develop practical and commercially viable solutions. You will also support projects on-site and execute work within your area of competence when required.Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain relationships with existing and prospective customers across the Southwest.Identify opportunities for in-situ machining and associated engineering services.Increase Reekie Machining's presence within relevant industrial sectors and customer organisations.Attend customer meetings, site visits, technical discussions and tender opportunities.Understand customer challenges and identify practical engineering solutions.Support the preparation of quotations, tenders, technical proposals and project scopes.Develop opportunities from initial enquiry through to order placement and project delivery.Maintain an effective regional opportunity pipeline.Report regularly to Glasgow HQ on customer activity, opportunities and market development.Act as a regional link between customers, site teams and Glasgow HQ.Review engineering requirements and help establish suitable machining solutions.Support project planning, mobilisation, tooling and resource requirements.Assess site constraints, access arrangements, permits, RAMS, equipment and personnel requirements.Work with the Operations team to ensure projects are technically and commercially deliverable.Support Reekie Machining's site teams during project delivery.Help resolve operational issues and customer requirements during live projects.Support project close-out, capture feedback and identify improvements for future delivery.Execute site-based scopes of work when required and within your area of competence. About YouWe are looking for someone who can operate confidently across technical, operational and commercial environments. You will be practical, customer-focused and willing to remain hands-on when required.You may currently be, or have previously worked as, a: Project EngineerProject ManagerMechanical EngineerSite EngineerShutdown LeadMachinist who has progressed into project, operational or commercial responsibilities Ideally, you will be fully competent within a machining discipline and have experience working in industrial site environments.Essential Experience A strong engineering or machining background.Experience working within an industrial engineering environment.Knowledge of machining processes and engineering applications.Project or operational delivery experience.The ability to understand technical requirements and develop practical solutions.Experience working directly with customers.Strong communication and relationship-building skills.The ability to work independently and manage a regional workload.A willingness to travel to customer sites.A full UK driving licence. Desirable Experience In-situ machining experience.A machining trade background.Project engineering or site execution experience.Experience working on major industrial sites.Knowledge of site passes, inductions, competency requirements and permit systems.Experience within oil and gas, nuclear, power generation, petrochemical, marine, renewables or heavy engineering.Experience with RAMS, permits, site mobilisation and engineering documentation.Existing customer relationships within the Southwest industrial market.Experience preparing quotations, tenders or commercial proposals.NEBOSH, IOSH or other relevant health and safety training.An HNC, HND or degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent engineering experience. Key Attributes Engineering mindedCommercially awareOperationally capableCustomer focusedSelf-motivatedPractical and solution drivenComfortable working on industrial sitesConfident dealing with senior customer personnelAble to work independently while operating as part of a wider teamStandards driven delivery professionalTeam Leader qualities What We Are Looking For Above all, you will be technically credible, commercially aware and operationally capable.You should be comfortable visiting an industrial site, understanding a customer's problem and discussing its engineering requirements before working with our Glasgow team to develop and deliver the right solution.You will need to be proactive, practical and able to create opportunities rather than waiting for them to come to you. You should also be confident working independently while remaining closely connected to our technical, operational and management teams.SalaryCompetitive salary based on experience and qualifications.If you have an engineering or machining background and would like to combine your technical knowledge with customer development and project delivery, we would like to hear from you. ....Read more...
Strategic Procurement Manager
Are you an experienced procurement management professional with experience of frameworks, contracts, and procurement consortia? Do you have experience of creating end-to-end procurement frameworks in the public sector with knowledge of PA23/PCR2015? If this describes you, then let Informed Recruitment help you achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity as a Strategic Procurement Manager. As a specialist provider of resources to the Property & Associated Technology markets, we are partnering with a Social Enterprise undertaking an exciting expansion and looking to bolster their services to customers. Applications are also welcome from Procurement Managers ready to take the next step in their career. The objective of the role will be to take the lead in procurement activities for the organisation. Day-to-day activities will centre around the planning, management, administration, and overall delivery of compliant procurement which will include framework agreements, long term contracts, call off agreements, digital purchasing systems and public procurements. You will maintain up to date legislative knowledge to keep procurement up to date, ensure all procurements are delivered to agreed timescales, define procurement best practice, oversee compliance, ensure procurement transparency in line with public procurement regulations and manage all documentation and records. Must Have A successful commercial track record in procurement and the end-to-end management of procurements and major contracts. Thorough knowledge of public sector procurement and purchasing, including The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and PA23. Experience of procurement frameworks and contracts. A consultative approach based on building positive relationships, but with ability to turn ideas into action and results. A good understanding of creating value and managing costs, whilst working in a fast-paced, changing environment. MCIPS qualified, progression towards the qualification, or demonstrable commercial experience in lieu of. Nice to have / Will Strengthen Application Experience working in the social housing sector and leaseholder consultation processes. Experience of managing e-procurement portals and procurements, and/or dynamics purchasing systems. Experience working for or with a procurement consortium. Experience of other public sector procurement means such as OJEU, or digital frameworks such as G-Cloud. Experience of line managing direct reports MS Office proficiency. As an individual you will be an excellent communicator, adept at liaising at all levels with a variety of stakeholders. You will also be highly analytical with a keen eye for problem solving and meticulous record keeping. This role is hybrid working, 3 days in the office in Birmingham and 2 working from home. This is an exciting time to join the organisation, and your contribution will certainly be felt, in return you will receive a very competitive salary and benefits package with a generous holiday allowance. Interview slots are available, so please apply without delay. Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests’. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website. ....Read more...
PR Junior Account Executive / Account Executive
If you are the sort of person who reads a technology story and immediately starts wondering what the real story behind it is, this could be the PR role for you. The Opportunity Hub UK is recruiting for a Junior Account Executive (JAE) / Account Executive who combines curiosity, creativity and confidence with a genuine interest in technology and the media.Location: Holborn, London, UKSalary: Junior Account Executive £25,000 to £27,500, depending on experienceWorking pattern: Hybrid, three days in the office and two days working from homeCompany Overview:The Opportunity Hub UK is recruiting on behalf of a specialist technology PR consultancy working with brands across the technology sector. The agency helps businesses turn complex, technical and sometimes highly specialist subjects into stories that journalists and their audiences genuinely care about.This is a team that values people who think beyond simply completing a task. They are looking for someone who wants to understand how things work, gets under the skin of unfamiliar subjects and thinks carefully about what makes something interesting, relevant and newsworthy.The culture combines flexibility with genuine career development. Standout performers can progress quickly, while everyone is supported through a personal development plan focused on building a long-term career in communications.Job OverviewThis Junior Account Executive (JAE) / Account Executive position is ideal for someone in the early stages of their PR career who wants to develop specialist expertise within technology communications.For candidates joining at Junior Account Executive level, the salary is £25,000 to £27,500 depending on experience, with competitive salaries benchmarked against the wider industry and reviewed annually.Previous technology experience is important, while previous PR agency experience would be highly beneficial. You could be looking to establish yourself as a Junior Account Executive, already be working as a JAE and looking to progress, or be an Account Executive looking for an environment where you can develop your media relations and creative campaign skills.The successful Junior Account Executive / Account Executive will need to understand how journalists think. You'll be curious enough to investigate complex technology topics, creative enough to uncover interesting angles and confident enough to pick up the phone and sell those ideas to the media.This role particularly suits someone who enjoys the hunt involved in media relations. Pitching should not simply feel like another task on your list. You'll enjoy finding the right journalist, developing the right angle and seeing a conversation turn into meaningful coverage.Here's what you'll be doing:Working across a portfolio of technology brands, from growing businesses to established companiesDeveloping a strong understanding of clients, their technology and the markets in which they operateKeeping on top of technology news, media trends and the wider news agendaIdentifying stories and creative angles that journalists will genuinely want to coverBuilding and maintaining relationships with journalists and other key media contactsOwning elements of the media outreach process, from developing angles and writing pitches through to securing coverageConfidently pitching stories to journalists via telephone and emailDrafting press releases, bylined articles, social media content, pitches and other communications materialsAdapting your writing style for different clients, audiences and platformsSupporting creative PR campaigns across both B2B and B2C audiencesConducting media monitoring and producing clear campaign reportsEvaluating campaign performance and helping the wider team identify opportunities to improve resultsContributing ideas during brainstorms, client discussions and campaign planningSupporting the wider account team to keep campaigns organised and progressing effectivelyHere are the skills you'll need:Previous exposure to the technology sector, with a genuine interest in technology and innovationPrevious PR agency experience would be idealExperience across either B2B or B2C communicationsA strong understanding of how the media works and what makes a story interesting to journalistsA natural curiosity and willingness to get under the skin of technical, complex or unfamiliar subjectsStrong writing skills with excellent attention to detailCreative thinking and the confidence to contribute new ideasA genuine interest in reading and keeping up with technology, business and wider newsConfidence communicating with journalists and developing media relationshipsA proactive approach and the ability to work effectively when deadlines are tightResilience and the confidence to keep pursuing opportunities when the first pitch does not landStrong organisation and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlinesA confident and personable communication styleA genuine enjoyment of pitching, relationship building and securing media opportunitiesA collaborative attitude and willingness to learn from the wider teamUltimately, the ideal Junior Account Executive / Account Executive will be charismatic, curious and clued in. You'll think like a journalist, enjoy learning about technology and have the drive to turn a good idea into a great media opportunity.Work Permissions:You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.Here are the benefits of this job:Junior Account Executive salary of £25,000 to £27,500, depending on experienceCompetitive salaries benchmarked against the industry with annual salary reviews29 days' annual holidayAdditional annual leave awarded based on length of serviceHybrid 3:2 working pattern, with Mondays and Fridays working from home and Tuesday to Thursday in the office15 days each year where you can work from anywhere in the world, provided you have a secure internet connectionAnnual discretionary bonuses available to employees at all levelsCommission during the first year of contracts for new clients you introduce to the businessIndividual personal development plan focused on genuine career progressionOpportunities for standout performers to fast-track their career developmentHands-on experience working with a varied portfolio of technology brandsExposure to both B2B and B2C communicationsOpportunity to develop strong media relations, writing and pitching skillsCollaborative environment where curiosity and creative thinking are encouragedClear progression from Junior Account Executive to Account Executive and beyondTechnology PR is an excellent career path for people who combine an interest in how the world is changing with an ability to communicate complex ideas clearly. As a Junior Account Executive / Account Executive, you'll develop valuable expertise across journalism, storytelling, media relations, technology and strategic communications. With technology continuing to transform almost every industry, developing specialist Tech PR experience can create excellent long-term progression into Senior Account Executive, Account Manager and senior communications positions. ....Read more...