Are you an experienced recruitment professional or sales leader ready to manage and develop a growing team within the global life sciences market? Blackfield Associates, part of STR Group, is looking for a Team Manager to lead our US-focused team. You’ll combine hands-on commercial activity with team leadership, supporting consultants to build relationships, develop specialist markets and deliver tailored talent, workforce and project solutions.
Working from our Portsmouth office, you’ll lead a team partnering with US-based clients and specialist professionals across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and regulated manufacturing sectors. You’ll coach performance, strengthen commercial capability and help the team establish trusted, long-term client partnerships.
Working at Blackfield Associates
Blackfield Associates is STR Group’s leading international life sciences consultancy. We help organisations secure critical STEM professionals, build specialist teams and deliver complex projects across the complete product lifecycle. Our approach starts with understanding what a client is trying to achieve, the challenges standing in their way and the specialist expertise required to deliver a successful outcome.
What will you be doing?
Managing, motivating and developing a team focused on the US life sciences market
Setting clear expectations and supporting the team to achieve personalised KPIs, revenue targets and business-development objectives
Providing regular coaching, feedback and performance reviews
Leading by example through hands-on client development and commercial activity
Helping consultants identify prospective US clients and grow their specialist markets through solution-focused outbound sales
Building influential relationships with senior stakeholders and specialist life sciences professionals
Using market insight and performance data to identify commercial opportunities and guide team strategy
Reviewing and supporting tailored commercial proposals, including critical hires, retained assignments, multi-hire programmes and full project delivery
Monitoring team pipelines, forecasts and activity to maintain consistent performance
Working closely with senior leadership to support the continued growth of Blackfield Associates
What are we looking for?
Experienced in recruitment, talent solutions or consultative sales
Able to lead, motivate and develop a commercial team
Commercially minded and motivated by measurable success
Comfortable leading a team working within a fast-paced US market
Skilled at developing relationships with clients, candidates and internal stakeholders
Curious and able to ask thoughtful questions to uncover the real business challenge
Resilient, proactive and willing to take ownership
What are we offering you?
A four-day working week
Uncapped commission of up to 30%
Structured, transparent and performance-based career progression
Modern, state-of-the-art offices with breakout areas
Daily breakfast provided
Employee of the Month and Employee of the Quarter awards
Quarterly Directors’ Lunches at Michelin-recommended restaurants
An active Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Board
Annual, all-expenses-paid incentive trips for top performers
Annual Awards, Summer Party and Christmas Party
Long-service anniversary rewards, including additional holiday, bonuses, vouchers, champagne and gifts, depending on length of service
23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day for each completed year of service and capped at 28 days
The option to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave
Healthcare cash plan and optional private healthcare from day one
Company pension scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Your birthday off
Drinks fridge
Free on-site parking
Cycle-to-work scheme
Electric vehicle salary-sacrifice scheme through Octopus Electric Vehicles
Tech salary-sacrifice scheme through Currys
Employee Referral Programme
This is an opportunity to lead and develop a growing team, gain exposure to the US market and build your management career within the global life sciences industry all while benefiting from a four-day working week. STR Group is committed to offering applicants with disabilities an interview where they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
Apply today to join Blackfield Associates, part of STR Group, as our new Team Manager.
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGERACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE £35,000 - £40,000 BASIC + UNCAPPED BONUS + CAREER PROGRESSION
Ready to take ownership of the sales function as a Business Development Executive, within a growing business where you'll inherit warm accounts, earn uncapped bonus and have a genuine opportunity to build and lead a sales team?
Get Recruited are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing business within the manufacturing sector. With over 20 years of success, they're now looking for a Business Development Manager / Business Development Executive to take ownership of their sales function and continue driving growth across their customer base.
This is a fantastic opportunity as a Business Development Executive to inherit a warm customer portfolio while also having the autonomy to identify and win new business. You'll be joining a friendly, close-knit sales team where your ideas are valued, your success is rewarded, and there is genuine opportunity to build and lead a sales team as the business continues to grow.
THE ROLE
Manage and develop an established customer base across the UK.
Build strong relationships with existing customers, ensuring repeat business and identifying additional sales opportunities.
Proactively generate new business through outbound calls, LinkedIn activity and relationship building.
Follow up incoming enquiries and convert opportunities into sales.
Work with customers including builders' merchants, distributors and businesses within the gas sector.
Prepare quotations, process orders and ensure excellent customer service throughout the sales process.
Negotiate pricing and maximise commercial opportunities.
Maintain accurate customer records and manage your own sales pipeline.
Work closely with the wider team to ensure customer orders are fulfilled efficiently.
Play a key role in helping shape the future growth of the commercial team.
THE PERSON
You'll have experience in a Business Development, Sales or Account Management role, such as Business Development Executive, Internal Business Development Manager, Sales Executive, Internal Sales Executive, Internal Sales Manager, Account Manager, Sales Account Manager, Commercial Executive, Commercial Account Manager, Business Development Consultant or a similar position.
Confident building relationships over the phone and developing long-term customer partnerships.
A proactive, driven salesperson who enjoys identifying opportunities and winning new business.
Comfortable managing a mix of existing accounts while bringing on new customers.
Strong communication, organisation and negotiation skills.
Happy working in a fully office-based role as part of a close-knit team.
Experience within construction, builders' merchants, industrial supplies or manufacturing would be advantageous, but full product training will be provided, so industry experience isn't essential.
Looking for a long-term opportunity where you can make a real impact and progress into managing a sales team as the business continues to grow.
THE BENEFITS
£35,000 - £40,000 Basic Salary
Uncapped Bonus Structure
Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5pm (Early Friday finish incentives)
Full Product Training
Friendly, Relaxed Working Environment
Genuine Career Progression with the opportunity to build and manage a sales team in the future
Free On-site Parking
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven sales professional who wants to take ownership of a successful sales function, make a genuine impact on a growing business and be rewarded for the effort they put in. If you're looking for a role where your contribution will be recognised and where you can grow alongside the business, we'd love to hear from you.
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGERBLAKCBURN, LANCASHIRE £35,000 - £40,000 BASIC + UNCAPPED BONUS + CAREER PROGRESSION
Ready to take ownership of the sales function as a Business Development Manager, within a growing business where you'll inherit warm accounts, earn uncapped bonus and have a genuine opportunity to build and lead a sales team?
Get Recruited are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing business within the manufacturing sector. With over 20 years of success, they're now looking for a Business Development Manager / Business Development Executive to take ownership of their sales function and continue driving growth across their customer base.
This is a fantastic opportunity as a Business Development Manager to inherit a warm customer portfolio while also having the autonomy to identify and win new business. You'll be joining a friendly, close-knit sales team where your ideas are valued, your success is rewarded, and there is genuine opportunity to build and lead a sales team as the business continues to grow.
THE ROLE
Manage and develop an established customer base across the UK.
Build strong relationships with existing customers, ensuring repeat business and identifying additional sales opportunities.
Proactively generate new business through outbound calls, LinkedIn activity and relationship building.
Follow up incoming enquiries and convert opportunities into sales.
Work with customers including builders' merchants, distributors and businesses within the gas sector.
Prepare quotations, process orders and ensure excellent customer service throughout the sales process.
Negotiate pricing and maximise commercial opportunities.
Maintain accurate customer records and manage your own sales pipeline.
Work closely with the wider team to ensure customer orders are fulfilled efficiently.
Play a key role in helping shape the future growth of the commercial team.
THE PERSON
You'll have experience in a Business Development, Sales or Account Management role, such as Business Development Executive, Internal Business Development Manager, Sales Executive, Internal Sales Executive, Internal Sales Manager, Account Manager, Sales Account Manager, Commercial Executive, Commercial Account Manager, Business Development Consultant or a similar position.
Confident building relationships over the phone and developing long-term customer partnerships.
A proactive, driven salesperson who enjoys identifying opportunities and winning new business.
Comfortable managing a mix of existing accounts while bringing on new customers.
Strong communication, organisation and negotiation skills.
Happy working in a fully office-based role as part of a close-knit team.
Experience within construction, builders' merchants, industrial supplies or manufacturing would be advantageous, but full product training will be provided, so industry experience isn't essential.
Looking for a long-term opportunity where you can make a real impact and progress into managing a sales team as the business continues to grow.
THE BENEFITS
£35,000 - £40,000 Basic Salary
Uncapped Bonus Structure
Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5pm (Early Friday finish incentives)
Full Product Training
Friendly, Relaxed Working Environment
Genuine Career Progression with the opportunity to build and manage a sales team in the future
Free On-site Parking
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven sales professional who wants to take ownership of a successful sales function, make a genuine impact on a growing business and be rewarded for the effort they put in. If you're looking for a role where your contribution will be recognised and where you can grow alongside the business, we'd love to hear from you.
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVEBLAKCBURN, LANCASHIRE £35,000 - £40,000 BASIC + UNCAPPED BONUS + CAREER PROGRESSION
Ready to take ownership of the sales function as a Business Development Manager/Executive, within a growing business where you'll inherit warm accounts, earn uncapped bonus and have a genuine opportunity to build and lead a sales team?
Get Recruited are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing business within the manufacturing sector. With over 20 years of success, they're now looking for a Business Development Manager / Business Development Executive to take ownership of their sales function and continue driving growth across their customer base.
This is a fantastic opportunity as a Business Development Manager/Executive to inherit a warm customer portfolio while also having the autonomy to identify and win new business. You'll be joining a friendly, close-knit sales team where your ideas are valued, your success is rewarded, and there is genuine opportunity to build and lead a sales team as the business continues to grow.
THE ROLE
Manage and develop an established customer base across the UK.
Build strong relationships with existing customers, ensuring repeat business and identifying additional sales opportunities.
Proactively generate new business through outbound calls, LinkedIn activity and relationship building.
Follow up incoming enquiries and convert opportunities into sales.
Work with customers including builders' merchants, distributors and businesses within the gas sector.
Prepare quotations, process orders and ensure excellent customer service throughout the sales process.
Negotiate pricing and maximise commercial opportunities.
Maintain accurate customer records and manage your own sales pipeline.
Work closely with the wider team to ensure customer orders are fulfilled efficiently.
Play a key role in helping shape the future growth of the commercial team.
THE PERSON
You'll have experience in a Business Development, Sales or Account Management role, such as Business Development Executive, Internal Business Development Manager, Sales Executive, Internal Sales Executive, Internal Sales Manager, Account Manager, Sales Account Manager, Commercial Executive, Commercial Account Manager, Business Development Consultant or a similar position.
Confident building relationships over the phone and developing long-term customer partnerships.
A proactive, driven salesperson who enjoys identifying opportunities and winning new business.
Comfortable managing a mix of existing accounts while bringing on new customers.
Strong communication, organisation and negotiation skills.
Happy working in a fully office-based role as part of a close-knit team.
Experience within construction, builders' merchants, industrial supplies or manufacturing would be advantageous, but full product training will be provided, so industry experience isn't essential.
Looking for a long-term opportunity where you can make a real impact and progress into managing a sales team as the business continues to grow.
THE BENEFITS
£35,000 - £40,000 Basic Salary
Uncapped Bonus Structure
Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5pm (Early Friday finish incentives)
Full Product Training
Friendly, Relaxed Working Environment
Genuine Career Progression with the opportunity to build and manage a sales team in the future
Free On-site Parking
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven sales professional who wants to take ownership of a successful sales function, make a genuine impact on a growing business and be rewarded for the effort they put in. If you're looking for a role where your contribution will be recognised and where you can grow alongside the business, we'd love to hear from you.
By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.....Read more...
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVEBLACKBURN/ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE £35,000 - £40,000 BASIC + UNCAPPED BONUS + CAREER PROGRESSION
Ready to take ownership of the sales function as a Business Development Manager/Executive, within a growing business where you'll inherit warm accounts, earn uncapped bonus and have a genuine opportunity to build and lead a sales team?
Get Recruited are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing business within the manufacturing sector. With over 20 years of success, they're now looking for a Business Development Manager / Business Development Executive to take ownership of their sales function and continue driving growth across their customer base.
This is a fantastic opportunity as a Business Development Manager/Executive to inherit a warm customer portfolio while also having the autonomy to identify and win new business. You'll be joining a friendly, close-knit sales team where your ideas are valued, your success is rewarded, and there is genuine opportunity to build and lead a sales team as the business continues to grow.
THE ROLE
Manage and develop an established customer base across the UK.
Build strong relationships with existing customers, ensuring repeat business and identifying additional sales opportunities.
Proactively generate new business through outbound calls, LinkedIn activity and relationship building.
Follow up incoming enquiries and convert opportunities into sales.
Work with customers including builders' merchants, distributors and businesses within the gas sector.
Prepare quotations, process orders and ensure excellent customer service throughout the sales process.
Negotiate pricing and maximise commercial opportunities.
Maintain accurate customer records and manage your own sales pipeline.
Work closely with the wider team to ensure customer orders are fulfilled efficiently.
Play a key role in helping shape the future growth of the commercial team.
THE PERSON
You'll have experience in a Business Development, Sales or Account Management role, such as Business Development Executive, Internal Business Development Manager, Sales Executive, Internal Sales Executive, Internal Sales Manager, Account Manager, Sales Account Manager, Commercial Executive, Commercial Account Manager, Business Development Consultant or a similar position.
Confident building relationships over the phone and developing long-term customer partnerships.
A proactive, driven salesperson who enjoys identifying opportunities and winning new business.
Comfortable managing a mix of existing accounts while bringing on new customers.
Strong communication, organisation and negotiation skills.
Happy working in a fully office-based role as part of a close-knit team.
Experience within construction, builders' merchants, industrial supplies or manufacturing would be advantageous, but full product training will be provided, so industry experience isn't essential.
Looking for a long-term opportunity where you can make a real impact and progress into managing a sales team as the business continues to grow.
THE BENEFITS
£35,000 - £40,000 Basic Salary
Uncapped Bonus Structure
Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5pm (Early Friday finish incentives)
Full Product Training
Friendly, Relaxed Working Environment
Genuine Career Progression with the opportunity to build and manage a sales team in the future
Free On-site Parking
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven sales professional who wants to take ownership of a successful sales function, make a genuine impact on a growing business and be rewarded for the effort they put in. If you're looking for a role where your contribution will be recognised and where you can grow alongside the business, we'd love to hear from you.
By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.....Read more...
Are you an experienced recruitment professional or sales leader ready to manage and develop a growing team within the global life sciences market? Blackfield Associates, part of STR Group, is looking for a Team Manager to lead our US-focused team. You’ll combine hands-on commercial activity with team leadership, supporting consultants to build relationships, develop specialist markets and deliver tailored talent, workforce and project solutions.
Working from our Portsmouth office, you’ll lead a team partnering with US-based clients and specialist professionals across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and regulated manufacturing sectors. You’ll coach performance, strengthen commercial capability and help the team establish trusted, long-term client partnerships.
Working at Blackfield Associates
Blackfield Associates is STR Group’s leading international life sciences consultancy. We help organisations secure critical STEM professionals, build specialist teams and deliver complex projects across the complete product lifecycle. Our approach starts with understanding what a client is trying to achieve, the challenges standing in their way and the specialist expertise required to deliver a successful outcome.
What will you be doing?
Managing, motivating and developing a team focused on the US life sciences market
Setting clear expectations and supporting the team to achieve personalised KPIs, revenue targets and business-development objectives
Providing regular coaching, feedback and performance reviews
Leading by example through hands-on client development and commercial activity
Helping consultants identify prospective US clients and grow their specialist markets through solution-focused outbound sales
Building influential relationships with senior stakeholders and specialist life sciences professionals
Using market insight and performance data to identify commercial opportunities and guide team strategy
Reviewing and supporting tailored commercial proposals, including critical hires, retained assignments, multi-hire programmes and full project delivery
Monitoring team pipelines, forecasts and activity to maintain consistent performance
Working closely with senior leadership to support the continued growth of Blackfield Associates
What are we looking for?
Experienced in recruitment, talent solutions or consultative sales
Able to lead, motivate and develop a commercial team
Commercially minded and motivated by measurable success
Comfortable leading a team working within a fast-paced US market
Skilled at developing relationships with clients, candidates and internal stakeholders
Curious and able to ask thoughtful questions to uncover the real business challenge
Resilient, proactive and willing to take ownership
What are we offering you?
A four-day working week
Uncapped commission of up to 30%
Structured, transparent and performance-based career progression
Modern, state-of-the-art offices with breakout areas
Daily breakfast provided
Employee of the Month and Employee of the Quarter awards
Quarterly Directors’ Lunches at Michelin-recommended restaurants
An active Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Board
Annual, all-expenses-paid incentive trips for top performers
Annual Awards, Summer Party and Christmas Party
Long-service anniversary rewards, including additional holiday, bonuses, vouchers, champagne and gifts, depending on length of service
23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day for each completed year of service and capped at 28 days
The option to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave
Healthcare cash plan and optional private healthcare from day one
Company pension scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Your birthday off
Drinks fridge
Free on-site parking
Cycle-to-work scheme
Electric vehicle salary-sacrifice scheme through Octopus Electric Vehicles
Tech salary-sacrifice scheme through Currys
Employee Referral Programme
This is an opportunity to lead and develop a growing team, gain exposure to the US market and build your management career within the global life sciences industry all while benefiting from a four-day working week. STR Group is committed to offering applicants with disabilities an interview where they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
Apply today to join Blackfield Associates, part of STR Group, as our new Team Manager.
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PRINCIPAL ENGINEER – CONGLETON – £50,000 - £70,000 DEPENDENT ON EXPERIENCE
We are working with a globally leading manufacturing and engineering company and are recruiting for an experienced Principal Engineer to join their team at their Congleton site.PRINCIPAL ENGINEER – JOB PURPOSE
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior / Principal Engineer to lead the mechanical engineering function, delivering high-quality technical solutions that meet customer requirements, project objectives and relevant industry standards.As a Senior / Principal Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across complex engineering projects, acting as a key point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders.You will play a critical role in driving engineering excellence, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards, while promoting continuous improvement, innovation, safety and quality.This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineering professional who enjoys leading teams, mentoring engineers and solving complex engineering challenges within a highly regulated industry environment.PRINCIPAL ENGINEER DUTIES
Lead and manage mechanical engineering teams in the successful delivery of complex engineering projects.Provide technical leadership and oversight to ensure high-quality engineering solutions are delivered on time and to specification.Coach, mentor and develop engineers, supporting their technical growth and professional development.Act as a primary technical liaison for customers and internal stakeholders, building strong relationships throughout project lifecycles.Review, approve and sign off engineering calculations, specifications, design packages and technical reports.Ensure engineering activities comply with relevant legislation, regulations, codes and standards.Support customer engagement activities, technical discussions, issue resolution and business development initiatives.Apply advanced engineering expertise to resolve complex mechanical and structural challenges.Drive continuous improvement of engineering processes, procedures, standards and systems.Promote the highest standards of safety, quality, technical integrity and operational performance across all projects.
PRINCIPAL ENGINEER REQUIREMENTS
Proven experience as an engineering leader with the ability to lead teams and deliver complex technical projects.Strong experience in mechanical design within a regulated industry environment.Significant experience delivering mechanical design solutions within a process plant or regulated industry environment.Proven experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex projects to time, cost and quality requirements.Degree in Engineering, or equivalent, within a relevant discipline.Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.Strong knowledge of BS, EN, AISC, ASTM, ASME and other relevant engineering codes and standards.Experience working to EN and ASME Codes, particularly relating to vessels and piping.Sound understanding of engineering mechanics and static/dynamic structural behaviour.Experience producing, reviewing and approving engineering calculations, specifications and technical reports.Experience developing and maintaining engineering procedures, standards and systems.Strong customer-facing experience, including technical support, issue resolution and stakeholder management.Broad technical knowledge of mechanical equipment, technologies and engineering principles.Proficiency in structural engineering software, including STAAD.Pro.Experience using SolidWorks Simulation or equivalent FEA software for modelling and analysis.Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.Logical and methodical approach to work.Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.Ability to influence, motivate and inspire engineering teams to achieve outstanding results.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE
Wastewater industry experience would be advantageous but is not essential. Applications are welcomed from candidates with relevant engineering experience within other regulated industries, including process engineering, energy, water, chemical, manufacturing or similar environments.PRINCIPAL ENGINEER PACKAGE & BENEFITS
Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pmFriday: 8:00am – 4:30pm20 days holiday plus Bank HolidaysOnsite parking£50,000 – £70,000 salary, dependent on experienceFantastic opportunity to build a long-term engineering careerExcellent ongoing training and developmentOpportunity to work on complex and technically challenging engineering projects
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGERBLACKBURN/ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE £35,000 - £40,000 BASIC + UNCAPPED BONUS + CAREER PROGRESSION
Ready to take ownership of the sales function as a Business Development Manager/Executive, within a growing business where you'll inherit warm accounts, earn uncapped bonus and have a genuine opportunity to build and lead a sales team?
Get Recruited are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing business within the manufacturing sector. With over 20 years of success, they're now looking for a Business Development Manager / Business Development Executive to take ownership of their sales function and continue driving growth across their customer base.
This is a fantastic opportunity as a Business Development Manager/Executive to inherit a warm customer portfolio while also having the autonomy to identify and win new business. You'll be joining a friendly, close-knit sales team where your ideas are valued, your success is rewarded, and there is genuine opportunity to build and lead a sales team as the business continues to grow.
THE ROLE
Manage and develop an established customer base across the UK.
Build strong relationships with existing customers, ensuring repeat business and identifying additional sales opportunities.
Proactively generate new business through outbound calls, LinkedIn activity and relationship building.
Follow up incoming enquiries and convert opportunities into sales.
Work with customers including builders' merchants, distributors and businesses within the gas sector.
Prepare quotations, process orders and ensure excellent customer service throughout the sales process.
Negotiate pricing and maximise commercial opportunities.
Maintain accurate customer records and manage your own sales pipeline.
Work closely with the wider team to ensure customer orders are fulfilled efficiently.
Play a key role in helping shape the future growth of the commercial team.
THE PERSON
You'll have experience in a Business Development, Sales or Account Management role, such as Business Development Executive, Internal Business Development Manager, Sales Executive, Internal Sales Executive, Internal Sales Manager, Account Manager, Sales Account Manager, Commercial Executive, Commercial Account Manager, Business Development Consultant or a similar position.
Confident building relationships over the phone and developing long-term customer partnerships.
A proactive, driven salesperson who enjoys identifying opportunities and winning new business.
Comfortable managing a mix of existing accounts while bringing on new customers.
Strong communication, organisation and negotiation skills.
Happy working in a fully office-based role as part of a close-knit team.
Experience within construction, builders' merchants, industrial supplies or manufacturing would be advantageous, but full product training will be provided, so industry experience isn't essential.
Looking for a long-term opportunity where you can make a real impact and progress into managing a sales team as the business continues to grow.
THE BENEFITS
£35,000 - £40,000 Basic Salary
Uncapped Bonus Structure
Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5pm (Early Friday finish incentives)
Full Product Training
Friendly, Relaxed Working Environment
Genuine Career Progression with the opportunity to build and manage a sales team in the future
Free On-site Parking
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven sales professional who wants to take ownership of a successful sales function, make a genuine impact on a growing business and be rewarded for the effort they put in. If you're looking for a role where your contribution will be recognised and where you can grow alongside the business, we'd love to hear from you.
By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.....Read more...
Apprentices in Cargill learn via ‘classroom’ sessions and ‘on the job’, whilst earning a competitive wage, which progresses throughout the course of the programme as skills are learnt, and milestones met.
You will study in parallel with your job, training and development.
In addition to the Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and the Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship standard, your daily tasks will include:
Receive training in safe and effective plant operations.
Learn to identify and resolve problems using continuous improvement tools.
Learn how to carry out service and repairs on plant equipment in a safe, timely and efficient manner.
Develop your skills by using a computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) to identify and manage work activities.
Contribute to improvements in site standards by providing your valued feedback.
In the final year of your apprenticeship, you will also expand your knowledge to include all aspects of your previous learning through showing your expertise in completion of a project.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
To be responsible and organised person.
To have good communication skills with a social approach to work.
Self-motivation to manage your studies alongside your on-the-job training.
A strong sense of accountability towards your studies and plant-based work.
Inquisitiveness and a strong desire to learn.
To be a strong team player.
To be proactive throughout the apprenticeship.
Respectful of all colleagues, fostering inclusion, and valuing difference while bring eager to learn from others who have different perspectives, backgrounds and/or styles.
To able to transfer skills learnt in the classroom into real world environment.
To have the ability to demonstrate a genuine desire to work and learn safely in an engineering/manufacturing environment.
To have good communication skills with a social approach to work.
To have a good time keeping.
To strive to be the best you can be.
Strong level of computer literacy.
Training:You will attend York College on a day release basis (one day per week during college term time) and the remainder of your training will take place in the workplace.Training Outcome:Depending on the knowledge skills and behaviours of the apprentice upon completion, there will be a possibility of a pipeline for an ongoing technician role within Cargill, there may also be potential for progression to higher/further education. Employer Description:Cargill is a family company committed to providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions, and industrial products to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. Sitting at the heart of the supply chain, we partner with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living.
Our 160,000 employees innovate with purpose, providing customers with life’s essentials so businesses can grow, communities prosper, and consumers live well. With 160 years of experience as a family company, we look ahead while remaining true to our values. We put people first. We reach higher. We do the right thing - today and for generations to come.
Cargill operates some of the most technologically advanced plants in the world, operating in over 70 different counties with over 155 years in business.
We are proud of our role in the world and the breadth of influence we have as a global business. We understand our collective impact begins with our actions and is felt by our employees and our communities. From every level of our organization, we foster a true sense of allyship by welcoming, supporting, accepting and encouraging every person to be authentically themself.
Our York facility produces cocoa for the food industry. Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 6.00am to 2.00pm to start.
Shift patterns will apply from year 2: 6.00am to 2.00pm or 2.00pm to 10.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Creating fun, engaging and safe environment for the children
Teaching within the EYFS requirements
Partaking in a range of indoor and outdoor activities
Supporting the children with a range of self-care needs, such as feeding and personal hygiene
Communicating with other team members and parents
Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0-5
Also, being able to liaise with external customers, parents, and provide a high level of service for the childcare setting
Training:Level 3 Advanced Diploma Early Years Educator:
You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma Early Years
Your apprenticeship will last for 14-months, where you will be supported by a dedicated assessor throughout your apprenticeship, as well as a mentor and other staff within the nursery
This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment & punctuality for you to be successful
This apprenticeship will open doors to a variety of future roles & career paths within the childcare sector
Training will take place in the workplace
You will need to attend online training with your assessor for 1 day a week for the first 8 weeks of your 14-month apprenticeship, for your classroom-based learning, and you will be working within the nursery for the rest of the time with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor
You will complete a qualification in paediatric first aid
Training Outcome:Developing into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a full-time position upon successful completion. Other prospects could include applying for:
Room leader positions
Possible management training
Springboard into primary education
Paediatric nursing
Continuous development in current nursery setting
Employer Description:LAS Nursery is an independent day nursery for children aged 3-months to 5-years. We are based in Hoxton London and open from 8am-6pm, Monday to Friday. We are Ofsted registered and were graded 'good' in our last inspection in May 2023.
Our beautiful old schoolhouse building provides spacious rooms with lots of natural light. Our facilities include an outdoor playground equipped with mud kitchens, a water play station, picnic tables and more. We have a sensory room and nursery canteen where our in-house chef serves nutritious meals prepared on site every day. Our babies have a self contained baby unit where they eat together around the table, play and have their naps.
We work in partnership with you as parents to understand the individual needs of your child and keep you updated in person and via your online account. We believe in giving children the freedom and autonomy to choose and direct their own play and learning experiences. By honouring children's natural curiosity, creativity, and agency, educators can create a nurturing space that is inspiring whilst also delivering developmental milestones set out in the Early Years Framework. Throughout the week children can participate in different extra-curricular sessions including yoga, music, dance, forest school and French, they also have the opportunity to go on mini adventures to the park and library.
Parents are welcome to join us for workshops where you can hear from specialists, ask questions and pick up practical tips on how to approach different concerns you may be experiencing along the early years developmental journey. Previous workshops have included how to help fussy eaters, how to sooth babies with baby massage, how best to support children from multilingual homes, how to support speech and language development at home and learning what to do in case of an emergency in our paediatric first aid workshop. Events are held at the end of term and for various celebrations throughout the year for all the family to join. We share all of the activities at the start of the month so you can see what's going on in advance.Working Hours :Apprentices are required to be flexible to meet the needs of the business, and punctuality is key. Working as part of a team and using one's own initiative are essential. Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
During the Dental Nurse Apprenticeship, you will receive ongoing support, development and training to equip you with the skills and knowledge required to qualify and have a successful career in dental nursing.
Your daily activities could include:
Assisting the dentist in providing safe and effective treatments to patients, from simple check-ups to advanced specialist treatments
Providing patients with a high level of care
Setting up and cleaning surgery
Sterilising instruments
Updating patient records
Maintaining equipment
Preparing instruments and materials for various treatments
Adhering to practice policies and procedures
The use of VR Technology
During your working day, the dental practice will support you with learning the practical skills required, whilst your training provider (Aspiration Training) will teach you the theory side. Your study will be based online with regular teaching and 1-2-1 sessions. Off the job training will be given throughout your apprenticeship during paid working hours.Training:The apprenticeship provides employment and training within a dental practice to study the Level 3 dental nurse apprenticeship. The apprenticeship is designed to teach the knowledge, skills and behaviours necessary to ensure competency in all aspects of clinical duties including: -
Preparing for Professional Practice in Dental Nursing
Infection Prevention and Control
First Aid and Medical Emergencies
Oral and General Health
Endodontic Treatments
Prosthetic Treatments
Radiation and Radiography
Periodontal Disease and Cavity Restoration
Health and Safety
Extractions and Minor Oral Surgery
Management of Oral Health Diseases and Dental Anatomy, Oral Health Assessments and Treatment Planning
The use of VR Technology
Upon successful completion you will awarded the relevant qualification to apply for professional registration as a dental nurse to the General Dental Council (GDC).Training Outcome:This is a great opportunity to be trained and secure long-term employment. Once qualified, there are a number of routes for further training and development, including dental hygienist, dental therapist or dental cosmetics. Also, the opportunity for career progression into head nurse, team leader, or practice manager.Employer Description:At Rodericks Dental Partners, we believe that outstanding patient care depends on skilled, dedicated dental professionals like you. As a clinically led dental group, we’re passionate about creating practices where people feel valued, respected, and excited to develop their careers. Here, you won’t just assist chairside — you’ll play a vital role in delivering excellent patient experiences and driving the success of the practice.
This is more than a clinical role — it’s a platform for professional fulfilment and personal growth.
Northfield Dental Practice Highlights:
• 3 surgeries computerised with Dentally
• Currently 5 qualified nurses & 5 trainees on site (trained in fluoride application, oral health, X-ray)
• Experienced practice manager
• Specialist services: Invisalign, Implants, Surgical Extractions
• Kettering Train Station, A14, bus stop nearby
• Great layout, good transport links, countryside location, historic sites, coffee shops, library, general shopping
Your Future with Rodericks Dental Partners:
✅ A Role That Matters – Contribute directly to patient care and practice success while using your expertise every day.
✅ A Supportive Team – Work alongside experienced clinicians and colleagues who value your input and skills.
✅ Professional Growth – Access training, development, and progression opportunities across our network to keep your career moving forward.
✅ Variety Every Day – From preparing surgeries to supporting advanced treatments, no two days are ever quite the same.
✅ Opportunities Across the UK – With over 220 practices nationwide, your career with us can grow wherever life takes you.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Assist dentists during a wide range of clinical procedures
Prepare and maintain dental instruments, equipment, and materials
Uphold high standards of infection control and surgery cleanliness
Provide reassurance and support to patients throughout their visit
Maintain accurate patient records and manage administrative tasks
Promote and advise patients on oral health and dental care products
Play an important role in creating a friendly, welcoming atmosphere for patients and the team
Skills and Attributes We’re Looking For:
Qualified and GDC-registered Dental Nurse
Confident and professional communication skills
Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
Comfortable working in a clinical environment, including procedures where you may see blood or surgical treatments
Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
A caring, compassionate approach towards patients and colleagues
A proactive attitude towards learning and professional developmentWorking Hours :Monday and Tuesday, 8.00am - 8.00pm.
Wednesday to Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Patience....Read more...
At STR Group, our Client Solutions Executives engage organisations across specialist STEM industries to understand how they deliver critical projects, overcome resource constraints and access specialist expertise. You’ll be the engine at the top of our sales funnel identifying potential clients, starting meaningful commercial conversations and generating qualified opportunities for our Client Services Directors.
This is broader than traditional recruitment sales. Depending on the client’s objectives, the right solution could involve permanent or contract recruitment, staff augmentation, multi-hire campaigns, project teams, Statement of Work delivery, retained search, or market intelligence and workforce consulting.
Working closely with a Client Services Director, you’ll qualify each opportunity before providing a comprehensive handover for solution design, commercial discussions and deal closure. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of workforce and project delivery models while developing the commercial knowledge and credibility required to become a trusted client advisor.
Working at STR
STR Group is an international workforce and project solutions consultancy specialising in high-tech facilities, life sciences, engineering and technology, marine and automation. Since our inception in 2000, we have continued to evolve alongside our clients and the STEM industries we support. Our approach begins with understanding what a client is trying to achieve. We diagnose the challenge, evaluate the available options and design a solution aligned with the client’s commercial and operational objectives.
What will you be doing?
As a Client Solutions Executive, you’ll play an important role in that process by identifying organisations with emerging workforce or delivery challenges and connecting them with the expertise and solutions needed to achieve their goals. You will be:
Identifying prospective clients and developing strategic target accounts across specialist STEM sectors
Engaging new clients through telephone, email, LinkedIn, networking and targeted marketing campaigns
Researching organisations investing in capital projects, operational improvements, digital transformation, manufacturing expansion and other business-critical programmes
Building relationships with engineering leaders, project directors, operations managers, procurement teams, HR, talent acquisition and executive stakeholders
Holding consultative conversations to understand clients’ objectives, project scope, programme timelines, delivery risks and internal capabilities
Identifying where STR can add value through retained search, staff augmentation, contract project teams, multi-hire permanent projects, Statement of Work solutions, workforce consulting, or permanent and contract recruitment
Generating and scheduling high-quality discovery meetings for the Client Services Director
What are we looking for?
Experienced in business development, sales development, lead generation or client engagement within a B2B environment
Confident initiating conversations and engaging senior technical, operational and commercial stakeholders
Comfortable with proactive outbound business development and working towards performance targets
Consultative and solutions-led, with the ability to recognise that every client requires a different approach
Organised and disciplined when managing CRM records, prospecting activity and opportunity pipelines
An excellent communicator with strong relationship-building skills
Interested in developing expertise across specialist STEM markets and complex workforce solutions
What are we offering you?
A clear pathway into senior business development, client solutions, strategic account management and consulting
Award-winning, ongoing learning and development delivered by dedicated in-house experts
Structured training and mentoring from experienced commercial leaders
A 3pm finish every Friday
Modern, state-of-the-art offices with breakout areas
Daily breakfast provided
Employee of the Month and Employee of the Quarter awards
Quarterly Directors’ Lunches at Michelin-recommended restaurants
An active Equality, Diversity and Inclusion board
Annual, all-expenses-paid incentive trips for top performers
Annual Awards, Summer Party and Christmas Party
Long-service anniversary rewards, including additional holiday, bonuses, vouchers, champagne and gifts, depending on length of service
23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day for each completed year of service and capped at 28 days
The option to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave
Healthcare cash plan and optional private healthcare from day one
Company pension scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Your birthday off
Drinks fridge
Free on-site parking
Cycle-to-work scheme
Electric vehicle salary-sacrifice scheme through Octopus Electric Vehicles
Tech salary-sacrifice scheme through Currys
Employee Referral Programme
This is an opportunity to build a highly rewarding commercial career while developing genuine expertise in specialist global markets. You’ll help organisations overcome complex workforce and project delivery challenges while contributing directly to the continued growth of STR Group.
STR is committed to offering applicants with disabilities an interview where they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Apply today and take the next step in your career as a Client Solutions Executive with STR Group.
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Refrigeration Engineer – Permanent & Temporary OpportunitiesWorking Hours: 45 hours per week OTE of £60KWe are currently recruiting experienced Refrigeration Engineers to join a well-established national facilities management provider supporting a major portfolio. Due to seasonal demand and ongoing contract growth, opportunities are available on both a permanent and temporary basis.This is a field-based role focused on delivering high-quality service, maintenance, and reactive support across a large-scale supermarket estate.Key Responsibilities:
Service, maintenance, and repair of commercial refrigeration systems (packs, integrals, walk-ins)
Fault finding and reactive breakdown response
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with SFG20 standards
Ensuring all work is completed in compliance with F-Gas regulations and health & safety standards
Accurate completion of job reports via PDA/CAF system
Providing excellent client-facing service while on-site
Requirements:
Proven experience working on commercial refrigeration systems within a retail or FM environment
Valid F-Gas (Category 1) qualification
Full UK driving licence
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Ability to work independently and manage a busy workload
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Few days will be the same. However, we would like to work with an apprentice eager to help shape and embed new business processes which support all our users in their customer journey whether they’re on a mission to get more active, be healthier or attain high-performance competition standards
You’ll be involved in all facets of the department to understand end to end how things work and be given latitude for your coursework to choose projects where business processes can be implemented or improved
At the core of a customer service business is marketing, how we add value to our users, and how we capture more value from their continued patronage. Much of the work will revolve around our commercial facing work, be that how we can better engage and retain users in their subscriptions, or how we expand into new business opportunities
You’ll experience collaboration with colleagues across the university, learning how to manage multiple tasks efficiently while building strong communication and organisational skills
This is a new role and as such the appointee will be able to help shape the opportunity with management to meet their own development goals and help shape the future direction of our department on behalf of our customers
You will be:
Passionate about trying a career that helps more people to become more active, more often
Prioritising your tasks and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Supporting the team in producing accurate documents, plans, budgets or reports
Working on customer communications across a range of media that improves our audience reach
Experiencing the end-to-end business processes that support customer and staff needs, from car park permits to banking, from managing activity timetable to customer newsletters
Improving customer retention through arranging appointments, calls, follow-ups or assisting with surveys with our customer base to check on satisfaction
Assisting with the marketing, customer communications and retailing of our products, events, courses and memberships and helping ensure the team are able to track performance
A creative thinker, identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency
Support colleagues in across finance & business, operations, sports development, grounds or initiatives from the Pro-Vice Chancellor for External Engagement, Sport and Community
We will also wrap around additional learning opportunities and professional development, through webinars or attending events and conferences in support of a professional membership for Chartered Institute for Managing Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA). We will purchase this annual professional membership of CIMSPA for the duration of your apprenticeship. Training:Duration:
15-months practical training period, plus 3 months for End Point Assessment
Delivery model:
Work-based training with your employer
10 days Business Professionals training at college
Approximately 12 on-site assessment visits per year
Off-the-job training will count for at least 6 hours per week of an apprentice’s time at work
Qualifications included:
Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard
End Point Assessment:
Knowledge test
Portfolio based interview
Project/improvement presentation
Training Outcome:Over 80% of our apprentices continue with us in the role they have been trained for after their apprenticeship and that is just the start of their career.Employer Description:We are the largest employer in Oxfordshire with around 17,000 staff working in and around Oxford in a huge range of roles. Our apprentices are never on their own and will benefit from a supportive environment working in collaboration with the rest of our committed team. You will also be supported by the central apprenticeship team and you will join our growing network of apprentices within the university. You will have the opportunity to become an apprenticeship ambassador for the University and region. We will provide you with a welcoming and inclusive workplace, offering support and development opportunities that will enable you to progress and do your best work. We recognise diversity as our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, and we aspire to build a truly diverse community, which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution.Working Hours :This is an 18-month fixed term apprenticeship contract. You will be based at Iffley Road Sports Centre but may be required to work across the university sites from time to time. Some evening or weekend working for events outside regular office hours. Exact shifts TBC.Skills: IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Written communication skills,Clear verbal communication,Accuracy,High level of professionalism,Microsoft Office experience,Accuracy and timekeeping,Working or competing in a team,Sports orientated,Advocate for physical activity....Read more...
About YouDo you want to be recognised as a leading expert in the Public Safety & Subsidence sector? Can you collaborate with a multidisciplinary project team and our suppliers to deliver for the communities that we serve?Can you develop clear and effective scopes of work for the remediation of multiple coal mining subsidence projects in Scotland?If so, read on....Join our dynamic team dedicated to manage coal mining legacy across Scotland and to ensure the safety of the public. Our PSS team also play a vital role in supporting emergency response in our communities. This includes responding to incidents such as ground instability, property damage or mining-related hazards, working at pace with partners to assess risk, coordinate urgent works and help keep people safe. As a Regional Project Manager, you may be required to support or coordinate elements of this response, ensuring that appropriate expertise, resources and decision-making are in place when it matters most.To be successful you will need; a degree or HND / HNC level in a Construction subject, Engineering, Geology, or appropriate discipline, or able to demonstrate suitable experience for the role.Knowledge of and practical implementation of H&S legislation particularly CDM 2015. Understanding and experience of NEC 4 contract administration, procurement routes, tendering, and reporting processes. Experience in setting, monitoring, and advising on project cash flows, KPIs, and financial implications.Why apply?Secondments are a key part of how we support career development and build capability across the organisation.This opportunity will help you to:Develop your leadership and project management experienceGain broader organisational insight and exposure to regional deliveryBuild relationships across teams and with external partnersContribute directly to delivering outcomes that make a difference to communities About The RoleThis role is a temporary fixed term contract for an expected period of one year.We don’t expect candidates to meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!To find out more about the role, take a look at the job description.Role location: Candidates will be working in the former coal mining areas of Scotland, based at home with regular site visits and occasional overnight stays.If you would like to know more about this opportunity please contact Andrew.Basford@MiningRemediation.gov.uk Schedule:Application closing date: 10th August 2026Sifting date: 11th August 2026Interviews: w/c 17th August 2026(If you are unavailable on these interview dates, please make us aware, and we will look at alternative dates)Security:Successful candidates must pass basic security checks and will be subject to UK Immigration requirements.About Mining Remediation AuthorityWhy join us?Make a real difference with flexibility, long‑term security and support for life outside work.At the Mining Remediation Authority, you’ll do meaningful work that improves people’s lives and protects the environment, while building a sustainable and balanced career.Flexibility that fits your life – hybrid working and flexibility in how you manage your timeFinancial security for your future – including a pension with up to 29% employer contributionTime to recharge – 27.5 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to flex more daysSupport through life’s big moments – generous family leave and flexibility when you need it mostOpportunities to grow – funded learning, development and professional subscriptionsWellbeing support you can use every day – including a monthly wellbeing allowance, confidential support and practical health benefitsFind out more about our full range of benefits and what it’s like to work with us here Life pageAbout usAt the Mining Remediation Authority, we make a real difference to people and places across Great Britain. From managing mining hazards to protecting the environment, our work keeps communities safe. We’re also playing an exciting role in the future of energy, helping to unlock mine water heat as a sustainable source to support the UK’s net zero ambitions. Our people are knowledgeable, collaborative and committed to doing the right thing for each other and for the communities we serve.Why this mattersYou’ll be joining an organisation that’s proud of the impact we make. We’re supportive, inclusive and genuinely care about delivering the right outcomes for communities across England, Scotland and Wales. Discover more about our work in our Business PlanInclusion matters to usWe’re committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from everyone.We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and those from minority ethnic backgrounds who meet the minimum criteria.If you need any adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please contact us at Recruitment@MiningRemediation.gov.uk or call 01623 637000 we’re here to support you. ....Read more...
Optical Head of Sales Job – North East / UK Wide
Salary: Around £40,000 + £3,600 Car Allowance, With Flexibility for the Right Candidate Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday Location: Field Based, Supporting Practices Across the UK
Zest Optical are working alongside a growing independent optical group to recruit an Optical Head of Sales.
The group has practices across the UK and Scotland, with a strong presence in Newcastle and the North East. They also operate their own manufacturing laboratory and offer exclusive in-house frame collections.
This senior position will take responsibility for shaping the sales strategy across the group. You will work with Practice Managers, Practice Coaches and the leadership team to improve performance, identify opportunities for growth and create consistency across the practices.
The role is field based and involves regular UK travel. The senior leadership team is currently based in the North East, so someone based in or closer to the North would be advantageous. However, candidates from other areas will be considered.
Optical Head of Sales – The Role
Develop and lead a group-wide sales strategy
Support practices with sales performance, targets and growth opportunities
Analyse sales data, KPIs and performance trends
Work with Practice Managers to turn commercial insight into practical actions
Deliver coaching, mentoring and sales training
Share best practice across the group
Work with marketing on campaigns and promotions
Build relationships with teams and senior stakeholders
Support the continued growth of the business
Optical Head of Sales – Requirements
At least two years’ experience within the optical industry
Senior sales, business development, account management or multi-site commercial experience
Proven ability to improve sales performance and revenue
Confident analysing KPIs and commercial data
Experience coaching and developing customer-facing teams
Excellent communication and influencing skills
Comfortable working autonomously and travelling across the UK
Full UK driving licence
Optical Head of Sales – Salary and Benefits
Salary around £40,000, with flexibility for the right candidate
£3,600 annual car allowance
Business mileage paid separately
Monday-to-Friday position
Wellness allowance
Paid community days
Buy and sell holiday scheme
Opportunity to influence a growing independent business
Long-term development opportunities
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced optical sales professional looking to move into a broader leadership role.
To apply for this Optical Head of Sales role, please send your CV using the apply link. For more information, contact Rebecca Wood at Zest Optical on 0114 238 1726.
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Refrigeration Engineer – Permanent & Temporary OpportunitiesWorking Hours: 45 hours per week OTE of £60KWe are currently recruiting experienced Refrigeration Engineers to join a well-established national facilities management provider supporting a major portfolio. Due to seasonal demand and ongoing contract growth, opportunities are available on both a permanent and temporary basis.This is a field-based role focused on delivering high-quality service, maintenance, and reactive support across a large-scale supermarket estate.Key Responsibilities:
Service, maintenance, and repair of commercial refrigeration systems (packs, integrals, walk-ins)
Fault finding and reactive breakdown response
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with SFG20 standards
Ensuring all work is completed in compliance with F-Gas regulations and health & safety standards
Accurate completion of job reports via PDA/CAF system
Providing excellent client-facing service while on-site
Requirements:
Proven experience working on commercial refrigeration systems within a retail or FM environment
Valid F-Gas (Category 1) qualification
NVQ / City & Guilds in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning or equivalent
Full UK driving licence
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Ability to work independently and manage a busy workload
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Refrigeration Engineer – Retail FM Contract – Permanent & Temporary OpportunitiesWorking Hours: 40 or 45 hours per week OTE of £55K - £60K + £2K Joining bonus (for permanent roles)Basic Salary: £47,676 per annum for 40 hours per week (Inclusive of Standby Payment)We are currently recruiting experienced Refrigeration Engineers to join a well-established national facilities management provider supporting a major retail portfolio. Due to seasonal demand and ongoing contract growth, opportunities are available on both a permanent and temporary basis.This is a field-based role focused on delivering high-quality service, maintenance, and reactive support across a large-scale supermarket estate.Key Responsibilities:
Service, maintenance, and repair of commercial refrigeration systems (packs, integrals, walk-ins)
Fault finding and reactive breakdown response
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with SFG20 standards
Ensuring all work is completed in compliance with F-Gas regulations and health & safety standards
Accurate completion of job reports via PDA/CAF system
Providing excellent client-facing service while on-site
Requirements:
Proven experience working on commercial refrigeration systems within a retail or FM environment
Valid F-Gas (Category 1) qualification
NVQ / City & Guilds in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning or equivalent
Full UK driving licence
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Ability to work independently and manage a busy workload....Read more...
Refrigeration Engineer – Permanent & Temporary OpportunitiesWorking Hours: 45 hours per week OTE of £60KWe are currently recruiting experienced Refrigeration Engineers to join a well-established national facilities management provider supporting a major portfolio. Due to seasonal demand and ongoing contract growth, opportunities are available on both a permanent and temporary basis.This is a field-based role focused on delivering high-quality service, maintenance, and reactive support across a large-scale supermarket estate.Key Responsibilities:
Service, maintenance, and repair of commercial refrigeration systems (packs, integrals, walk-ins)
Fault finding and reactive breakdown response
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with SFG20 standards
Ensuring all work is completed in compliance with F-Gas regulations and health & safety standards
Accurate completion of job reports via PDA/CAF system
Providing excellent client-facing service while on-site
Requirements:
Proven experience working on commercial refrigeration systems within a retail or FM environment
Valid F-Gas (Category 1) qualification
NVQ / City & Guilds in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning or equivalent
Full UK driving licence
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Ability to work independently and manage a busy workload
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Refrigeration Engineer – Permanent & Temporary OpportunitiesWorking Hours: 45 hours per week OTE of £60KWe are currently recruiting experienced Refrigeration Engineers to join a well-established national facilities management provider supporting a major portfolio. Due to seasonal demand and ongoing contract growth, opportunities are available on both a permanent and temporary basis.This is a field-based role focused on delivering high-quality service, maintenance, and reactive support across a large-scale supermarket estate.Key Responsibilities:
Service, maintenance, and repair of commercial refrigeration systems (packs, integrals, walk-ins)
Fault finding and reactive breakdown response
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with SFG20 standards
Ensuring all work is completed in compliance with F-Gas regulations and health & safety standards
Accurate completion of job reports via PDA/CAF system
Providing excellent client-facing service while on-site
Requirements:
Proven experience working on commercial refrigeration systems within a retail or FM environment
Valid F-Gas (Category 1) qualification
NVQ / City & Guilds in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning or equivalent
Full UK driving licence
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Ability to work independently and manage a busy workload
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Refrigeration Engineer – Permanent & Temporary OpportunitiesWorking Hours: 45 hours per week OTE of £60KWe are currently recruiting experienced Refrigeration Engineers to join a well-established national facilities management provider supporting a major portfolio. Due to seasonal demand and ongoing contract growth, opportunities are available on both a permanent and temporary basis.This is a field-based role focused on delivering high-quality service, maintenance, and reactive support across a large-scale supermarket estate.Key Responsibilities:
Service, maintenance, and repair of commercial refrigeration systems (packs, integrals, walk-ins)
Fault finding and reactive breakdown response
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with SFG20 standards
Ensuring all work is completed in compliance with F-Gas regulations and health & safety standards
Accurate completion of job reports via PDA/CAF system
Providing excellent client-facing service while on-site
Requirements:
Proven experience working on commercial refrigeration systems within a retail or FM environment
Valid F-Gas (Category 1) qualification
NVQ / City & Guilds in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning or equivalent
Full UK driving licence
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Ability to work independently and manage a busy workload
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Refrigeration Engineer – Permanent & Temporary OpportunitiesWorking Hours: 45 hours per week OTE of £60KWe are currently recruiting experienced Refrigeration Engineers to join a well-established national facilities management provider supporting a major portfolio. Due to seasonal demand and ongoing contract growth, opportunities are available on both a permanent and temporary basis.This is a field-based role focused on delivering high-quality service, maintenance, and reactive support across a large-scale supermarket estate.Key Responsibilities:
Service, maintenance, and repair of commercial refrigeration systems (packs, integrals, walk-ins)
Fault finding and reactive breakdown response
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with SFG20 standards
Ensuring all work is completed in compliance with F-Gas regulations and health & safety standards
Accurate completion of job reports via PDA/CAF system
Providing excellent client-facing service while on-site
Requirements:
Proven experience working on commercial refrigeration systems within a retail or FM environment
Valid F-Gas (Category 1) qualification
NVQ / City & Guilds in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning or equivalent
Full UK driving licence
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Ability to work independently and manage a busy workload
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Refrigeration Engineer – Retail FM Contract – Permanent & Temporary OpportunitiesWorking Hours: 40 or 45 hours per week OTE of £55K - £60K + £2K Joining bonus (for permanent roles)Basic Salary: £47,676 per annum for 40 hours per week (Inclusive of Standby Payment)We are currently recruiting experienced Refrigeration Engineers to join a well-established national facilities management provider supporting a major retail portfolio. Due to seasonal demand and ongoing contract growth, opportunities are available on both a permanent and temporary basis.This is a field-based role focused on delivering high-quality service, maintenance, and reactive support across a large-scale supermarket estate.Key Responsibilities:
Service, maintenance, and repair of commercial refrigeration systems (packs, integrals, walk-ins)
Fault finding and reactive breakdown response
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with SFG20 standards
Ensuring all work is completed in compliance with F-Gas regulations and health & safety standards
Accurate completion of job reports via PDA/CAF system
Providing excellent client-facing service while on-site
Requirements:
Proven experience working on commercial refrigeration systems within a retail or FM environment
Valid F-Gas (Category 1) qualification
NVQ / City & Guilds in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning or equivalent
Full UK driving licence
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Ability to work independently and manage a busy workload....Read more...
Senior Data Scientist
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire or Slough, Berkshire | Hybrid (2 Days Office) |
Python | SQL | PySpark | Azure | Databricks | Machine Learning | Statistics | Time Series Forecasting | Propensity Models
Role: Senior Data Scientist, Lead Data Scientist, ML Scientist, AI Data Scientist, Statistical Data Scientist, Predictive Analytics
Key Skills: Senior Data Scientist, Data Scientist, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Modelling, Python, SQL, PySpark, Azure, Databricks, MLflow, GitHub Actions, CI/CD, Time Series Forecasting, Propensity Modelling, Feature Engineering, Data Engineering, Azure Machine Learning, Azure Data Platform, Experiment Design, A/B Testing, Hypothesis Testing, Predictive Modelling, Customer Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Customer Lifetime Value, Churn Prediction, Demand Forecasting, Stock Forecasting, Production Machine Learning, Cloud Data Platforms, Data Products, Git, Version Control, MLOps, Data Pipelines.
Location: Hybrid role. 2 days per week in office Either:
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire or
Slough, Berkshire
Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Overview:
@mecscomms is recruiting for an experienced Senior Data Scientist to join one of the UK's most advanced Data Science teams, helping shape the future of customer analytics through cutting-edge machine learning, statistical modelling & cloud-based AI solutions.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Data Scientist who enjoys solving complex commercial problems using advanced analytics, statistical modelling & machine learning techniques, whilst delivering production-ready data science solutions that directly influence customer experience & business performance.
This position offers exposure to large-scale customer datasets, advanced Azure-based technologies & highly collaborative multidisciplinary teams consisting of Data Scientists, Data Engineers & Data Analysts.
Purpose:
Design, develop & deploy enterprise-scale data science solutions that improve customer outcomes, enhance commercial performance & support strategic business decision making.
Own the complete analytical lifecycle, from initial problem definition & exploratory analysis through feature engineering, model development, deployment, operational monitoring & continuous optimisation.
Build sophisticated statistical & machine learning models covering areas such as:
• Customer Lifetime Value
• Customer Propensity Modelling
• Customer Churn Prediction
• Marketing Optimisation
• Personalisation
• Time Series Forecasting
• Stock Forecasting
• Demand Planning
• Customer Behaviour Analytics
• Decision Intelligence
Technology Stack:
Programming
• Python
• SQL
• PySpark
Cloud & Platforms
• Microsoft Azure
• Azure Databricks
• Azure Machine Learning
Machine Learning & AI
• Statistical Modelling
• Predictive Analytics
• Feature Engineering
• Propensity Modelling
• Time Series Forecasting
• MLflow
• PyTorch
Data Engineering
• Data Pipelines
• Graph Databases
DevOps & Development
• GitHub
• GitHub Actions
• CI/CD
• Version Control
Core Activity:
• Deliver end-to-end data science solutions from concept to production
• Build machine learning models that improve customer & business outcomes
• Apply statistical techniques to solve complex business problems
• Develop propensity & predictive models for customer decisioning
• Design & optimise time series forecasting models
• Build scalable data pipelines & production-ready analytics
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver business value
• Monitor, maintain & continuously improve deployed models
• Present analytical insights to technical & business stakeholders
• Promote best practice in data science & software engineering
Responsibilities:
• Take ownership of the complete data science lifecycle, including problem definition, exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, model development, validation, deployment & ongoing optimisation.
• Design & execute statistically rigorous analytical approaches, including hypothesis testing, experimental design, uncertainty measurement & business impact assessment.
• Develop sophisticated propensity models to support customer targeting, customer engagement, personalisation & commercial decision making.
• Build highly accurate time series forecasting models covering both customer demand & stock forecasting, continuously improving forecast performance through back-testing & model refinement.
• Develop scalable, production-ready machine learning solutions using Python, SQL & PySpark within Azure Databricks.
• Build, optimise & maintain robust data pipelines using software engineering best practices, including automated testing, documentation, version control & reproducibility.
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand business challenges, define measurable success criteria & translate analytical outputs into commercially valuable recommendations.
• Monitor model performance, identify opportunities for optimisation & continuously improve deployed solutions.
• Conduct peer reviews of analytical code & statistical models, helping to raise technical standards across the wider Data Science function.
• Promote best practice in machine learning, statistical modelling, software engineering & cloud-based analytics delivery.
Deliverables:
• Production-ready machine learning models
• Customer propensity models
• Time series forecasting solutions
• Actionable business insights
• Scalable, secure machine learning code
• Azure-based data pipelines
• Stakeholder reports & recommendations
• Optimised model performance
• Well-documented analytical solutions
• Successful cross-functional delivery
Working Environment:
• Hybrid Working
• Agile Delivery
• Azure Cloud Platform
• Azure Databricks
• Cross-Functional Product Squads
• Enterprise Data Science
• Large-Scale Data Environment
• CI/CD & DevOps
• Continuous Learning & Innovation
Candidate Profile:
Candidates should possess experience as a Senior Data Scientist with strong analytical skills, commercial awareness & a passion for solving complex business problems.
You'll have a proven track record of delivering end-to-end data science solutions, from problem definition through to production deployment, using advanced statistics, machine learning & cloud technologies.
You'll be confident working with both structured & time series data, building scalable models that deliver measurable business value. Your experience is likely to include some of the following:
Essential:
• End-to-end data science delivery
• Statistical modelling & hypothesis testing
• Machine learning & predictive analytics
• Propensity modelling
• Time series forecasting
• Python
• SQL
• PySpark
• Microsoft Azure Cloud
• Azure Databricks
• Feature engineering
• Production ML deployment
• Version control & automated testing
• Data integration & modelling
• Stakeholder management
• Agile delivery experience
Desirable:
• MLflow
• PyTorch
• Databricks Asset Bundles
• Graph Databases
• Azure Machine Learning
• GitHub Actions
• CI/CD
• MLOps
• Marketing Analytics
• Customer Lifetime Value (CLV)
• Churn Prediction
• Retail Analytics
• Customer Personalisation
• Decision Intelligence
Key Traits:
• Curious & analytical
• Commercially minded
• Customer focused
• Strong statistical thinking
• Detail orientated
• Excellent communicator
• Adaptable & delivery focused
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The Communications Assistant will work with the Cultural and Community Engagement team at UCL East to support the planning, delivery and development of the team’s communication activities. The post holder will contribute to our website, blog, newsletters, internal communications channels, social media, press releases, events listings and reports, helping to showcase the team’s work, share our learning, advertise our events and exhibitions to public audiences, and raise our profile to a broad range of stakeholders. They will help to increase engagement with our communications channels by developing an in-depth knowledge of our audiences, creating tailored, accessible content for them, monitoring engagement levels and contributing to reporting on the effectiveness and impact of our communication activities.
There will be opportunities for the post holder to shadow members of the Office of the Vice-President for External Engagement, and support their activities, to gain a deeper insight into internal and external communications across UCL, use of the UCL brand, media relations, public affairs and marketing. The post holder will be expected to feed their learning back to the Cultural and Community Engagement team.
Duties and responsibilities
Attend project planning meetings, supporting the development of communication plans where required.
Develop written and non-written content and schedule this content for publication/distribution across our communications channels.
Carry out updates to our website and intranet pages, actively checking to ensure they are up-to-date.
Research, analyse and monitor our audiences and stakeholders to inform engagement strategies.
Create ticket ordering forms using Eventbrite for events, managing the booking process and responding to accessibility requests.
Maintain and manage mailing lists and databases.
Monitor shared mailboxes to act as the first point of contact for enquiries.
Ensure a high degree of accessibility across all our communication activities.
Develop and maintain an awareness of UCL’s brand and ensure that brand values are embedded in communications.
Contribute to risk assessments and event management plans, considering how reputational damage can be mitigated.
Support the procurement, briefing and payment of freelancers and contractors, such as designers, printers, photographers and filmmakers.
Help to analyse and evaluate communication activities and present findings to the team and wider stakeholders.
Support the team with routine administrative, logistical and time-sensitive tasks.
Assist with the planning, delivery and evaluation of our events, such as press launches, exhibitions, private viewings, awards ceremonies, training workshops, and other public events.
Actively consider and support diversity and inclusion across all areas of work.
Actively participate in personal and professional development when opportunities arise both within and alongside the Apprenticeship Level 4 training.
Follow and actively promote the UCL Ways of Working.
Carry out any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the line manager.
This job description may be reviewed and be subject to amendment in consultation with the post holder.
Training:Public Relations and Communications Assistant Level 4.
Training will take place both in the workplace and PA Media Academy, located in Stratford.
College days are one day per week and will involve a combination of in-person, hybrid and online training sessions.Training Outcome:Work in press and communications offices, specifically in education. But skills can be applied more broadly in a range of settings – both public, private and charity sector.Employer Description:UCL is one of the world's leading universities. At its establishment in 1826, UCL was radical and responsive to the needs of society, and this ethos – that excellence should go hand-in-hand with civic responsibility – continues today. UCL’s teaching and research extends across all disciplines; from one of Europe’s largest and most productive hubs for biomedical science interacting with several leading London hospitals, to world-renowned centres for the built environment (UCL Bartlett) and fine art (UCL Slade School).
UCL’s new campus on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park (QEOP), UCL East, has been conceived and built to be open, accessible and publicly engaged university campus. With two buildings currently open, and more to come, UCL East is dedicated to breaking down boundaries between knowledge and experience to solve some of the most urgent challenges facing people and the plant. The campus is a unique combination of multidisciplinary research centres, teaching spaces, study areas and living accommodation.
UCL Public Art and UCL Cultural & Community Engagement are part of the Vice Provost’s Office for Strategy which, among other work, manages the operations and vision for the UCL East campus. The team delivers public art, exhibitions, public and community engagement, and cultural programming; building an ethos of engagement throughout the new campus. Our projects bring together UCL researchers, academics, students, artists and east London communities to exchange knowledge and ideas, and collaborate on bringing about positive change.
The post is an apprentice role that will be based on-site at our UCL East campus. The postholder will normally be expected to work from the Campus with flexibility to attend evening and weekend events when needed. Time off in lieu will be provided for any evening and weekend work.
We are located in Newham, east London - one of the most socially diverse parts of the UK – and we want our staff recruitment to reflect this. We encourage applications from those who are underrepresented in the sector and at UCL including but, not exclusive, to non-graduates, disabled, D/deaf and neurodiverse people, LGBTQ+ people, people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds – especially women. We also welcome applicants from a range of educational backgrounds.
Those interested in applying for this role are welcome to book a short phone or MS Teams call with a member of the UCL East Cultural and Community Engagement Team via this link to chat about any questions you may have. If there is any way that we can make the application process more accessible for you and so easier for you to take part in, please just let us know. You can contact us by email on engagement-east@ucl.ac.uk.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental....Read more...
