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Group Chief Operating Officer

Group Chief Operating OfficerCompany - Confidential MAIN PURPOSE To drive group operations of the company and lead UK based, UK and international Operations and oversee US Operations and Thailand to ensure effective running of the functions. Covering at least supply chain, properties & facilities management, health & safety and IT. Including any special Operations projects in the Group.RESPONSIBILITIES OF JOB Overall responsibility for supply chain, properties and facilities management, health & safety, company insurance matters, fleet (company cars) and IT, thereby ensuring that the day-to-day operations of these functional areas are being properly delivered and, where appropriate, managed effectively by the relevant direct report.  Essentially having group responsibilities for all areas other than Accounts & Finance, HR, Buying, Design, Marketing, Sales and Legal. Some of these departments may be passed in due course.Ensuring that longer term initiatives for operational improvements in each of the above functional areas are being implemented successfully.Provide leadership and management of an operations team in an established company, ensuring that the team has optimum resources.Lead various company initiatives such as implementation of manufacturing and warehouse facilities abroad (potentially another direct report) and implementation of cost-effective warehouse capabilities.Being the first point of contact for Thailand factory management and US Operations, providing all aspects of support.Work on the setup and development of new worldwide factories, warehouses.Develop and deliver business plans, budgets and forecasts for new projects, communicating all critical stages to the board.Coordinate global supply chain by liaising with internal departments and external providers for at least warehousing support, on-time deliveries, haulage arrangements, freight forwarding negotiation, shipping schedule management, and so forth.Instigate and implement initiatives to improve efficiency of operations and seek cost reduction measures, where possible.Making sure deadlines are kept without delays.Making sure all reports presented are accurate.International travel will be required.Regular reporting on all key metrics for each function.Any other reasonable tasks, as required by the business. PERSON SPECIFICATION Exceptional numeric proficiency.Ability to produce detailed and accurate reporting, including Excel reports.Significant experience at a senior management/board level.  Experience as a Managing Director/CEO or COO would be a great advantage.Experience of supply chain logistics in retail would be an advantage.Manufacturing background would be an advantage.Proven leadership and management.Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving.Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development.Tenacious – able to negotiate, influence and work collaboratively when ideas are challenges without antagonising.Experience of working in a dynamic, hands on, fast-paced, commercial environment with constantly changing challenges.Proven track record of managing a demanding workload and of delivering robust and commercial solutions to large scale challenges.Be a team leader with a can-do approach and a willingness to embrace new challenges with an open mind.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, highly articulate and persuasive.Ability to think strategically and creatively, identify and resolve issues and risks in the area of supply chain.Highly developed organizational skills; ability to prioritize and detail-oriented.Experience of working globally with cultural sensitivity, particularly with the Far East would be an advantage. Office based – Hertford, UKSalary - £CompetitiveBenefits: Company pensionEmployee discountFree parking If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply ASAP.*PLEASE NOTE – by applying to this position, you agree for your CV to be submitted to our client, for whom we are working on a confidential basis.  Please note - we are working on a job advertising-only basis for them, rather than the full recruitment process.  They shall contact you directly should your application make their short-list.  You also agree to our Privacy Policy: acapella-recruitment.co.uk./privacy-policy.html which can be found on our website. ....Read more...

Technical Author

Building Services Engineer / Technical Author Training Provided - Mechanical Building Services Engineering Essential Based Anywhere In The UK - Remote Working From Home Mon To Fri - 9am To 5pm - 35 Hours Per Week 34 Days Holiday, Private Medical Insurance, Various Other Benefits Up to £40k per annum  Are you an experienced Mechanical Building Services Engineer looking an exciting opportunity to come off the tools and learn how to use your wealth of knowledge to help others? Our well-established client provides a web-based software platform to make building maintenance schedules available to engineers in the field for over 800 subscribers including museums, libraries, councils, retailers, healthcare suppliers, and manufacturers. They have offices based in the North and South but the role is fully remote.  Due to continuous growth, they are currently looking for a Mechanical Engineer with Building Services experience to join their existing team and go through a 6-12 month training plan in order to become a Technical Author. The role involves the management and provision of advice to internal groups and members, the facilitation, writing and maintaining of technical publications, and the research and collation of Facilities Management and Building Services schedules.  This is a fully remote role and you can be based anywhere in the UK. Travel to one of their offices for meetings is required occasionally, usually once per quarter. Key Duties (Once Trained): - Research, development and writing of service and maintenance schedules - Continually review technical and legislative/statutory requirements, revising and creating maintenance schedules accordingly to align with changes in the industry, including schedule and task descriptions, maintenance actions, maintenance intervals and time taken to carry out listed maintenance - The provision of advice to subscribers, members and staff - Keeping abreast of relevant developments relating to the technical and safety aspects of the building services sector - Collation and analysis of issues, trends and updates based on this analysis - Gather information from industry and manufacturers to enable maintenance tasks to be developed for new equipment and sector specific requirements  Key Skills / Experience Required - Building Services Engineer: - Experience of working as a mechanical maintenance/installation engineer, or mechanical building services engineer - Happy to come off the tools and retrain into a new role - A sound working knowledge of the technical requirements of mechanical building services maintenance - Working knowledge of the requirements of Facilities Management, particularly in relation to mechanical installations - Working knowledge of current regulations, industry standards and codes of practice - Working knowledge of building handover documentation such as operation manuals, record drawings, manufacturer’s literature, and test certificates - Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of experts in the Facilities Management and Building services sector - Ability to interpret standards, best practice guides or similar etc. in order to draft, edit and produce documentation - Proficient in written and oral communications skills - Proficient IT skills – familiarity with the use of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat essential - An enquiring mind with an interest in innovation within the sector - Attention to detail and a proactive approach to work - Willing attitude and readiness to take on new challenges   The Package - Building Services Engineer: - Salary up to £40k after probation  - Holiday entitlement – 26 days + 8 Bank Holidays - Additional Leave Purchase Scheme – You can buy extra 5 days holiday a year if needed - Private Medical Insurance - Summer Hours – every other Friday off during summer months or every Friday afternoon - Full Company Sick Pay for six months (after 6 months service)  - Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay – length of service related  - Refer a friend bonus  About Precision People Precision People is a leading recruitment agency that specialises in sourcing top talent for Engineering, Technical, Sales and Senior Management roles across a wide range of industries. With a focus on precision and quality, their team of expert recruiters works tirelessly to match the best candidates with the right employers, ensuring that both parties benefit from a successful partnership. Precision People has the expertise and resources to help you find the perfect role. With a deep understanding of the industry and a commitment to excellence, they have built a reputation for delivering exceptional results and exceeding their candidates expectations.   Interested? To apply for this Trainee Technical Author position, here are your two options: 1. "This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call now and let’s talk through your experience. Ask for Dan Henderson on 0116 254 5411 between 8.30am - 5.30pm 2. "I think I'm right for this position, but I'm not sure I have enough to get an interview" - Click "apply now" so I can read your CV and let you know  PPDEL ....Read more...