Assist with site preparation and clearance
Learn and apply excavation, drainage, and foundation techniques
Install kerbs, paving, and concrete structures
Support with laying pipes and other groundwork duties
Work safely in accordance with health and safety regulations
Operate and maintain hand and power tools
Follow instructions from supervisors and contribute to team tasks
Attend college or training sessions as part of the apprenticeship program
A keen interest in civil engineering and construction
Willingness to learn and work outdoors in various weather conditions
Good communication and teamwork skills
A positive and proactive attitude
Ability to follow instructions and work safely
GCSEs in maths and English (preferred but not essential)
Training:
A structured apprenticeship programme with on-the-job training and mentorship
Support to gain industry-recognised qualifications such as CSCS
Opportunities for career progression within the company
Competitive Apprenticeship wage
A supportive and professional working environment
Training Outcome:A career as a groundworker in civil engineering typically begins in an entry-level role, supporting site teams on construction projects such as roads, foundations, drainage systems, and utilities. In the early stages, individuals build practical skills in excavation, concreting, kerbing, and pipe laying, while gaining essential site safety knowledge and industry qualifications such as CSCS cards and NVQs. With experience, groundworkers can progress to skilled or senior positions, taking on more complex tasks and greater responsibility for quality and productivity. Employer Description:ACS Construction Group Ltd is a leading UK construction services group, with over thirty years of experience delivering complete solutions through our five dedicated business divisions: ACS Construction, ACS Developments, ACS Contracting, ACS Energy, and ACS Groundworks.
We support a broad and diverse client base, including organisations such as GE, National Grid, WFEL, SIEMENS and Manchester City Council, demonstrating our capability to deliver across both public and private sectors.
It is ACS’s high-performing approach that continues to drive strong levels of repeat business and sustained growth. With a robust order book and an expanding pipeline across several emerging sectors, we are well-positioned for continued success and are actively seeking talented individuals to join our team.Working Hours :Monday to Thursday
7.30am to 5.30pm
Friday
7.30am to 4.00pmSkills: Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness....Read more...
Allocate resources and plant effectively, including submitting routes to the relevant authorities for abnormal load notifications.
Liaise with suppliers to source plant and equipment, ensuring the most cost-effective and safe solutions for all works.
Work collaboratively within the team to achieve quick turnaround times and support colleagues when required.
Assign employees and plant to projects based on location, skillset, experience, and availability.
Submit abnormal load notifications for required vehicles to the relevant authorities.
Maintain and update resourcing and transport trackers, ensuring accuracy at least five days in advance.
Rehire equipment and plant while securing best value for money.
Follow client processes to ensure successful project delivery, including verifying supplier training compliance.
Support site operations by addressing resource-related issues and ensuring all are recorded.
Carry out daily checks to confirm site allocations and identify any missing job items.
Communicate with field operatives to confirm schedules and ensure understanding of site requirements.
Obtain and confirm plant costs for quotation purposes, ensuring agreed rates are honoured.
Liaise with the surveys team to ensure appropriate plant allocation where changes are required.
Monitor and manage field employee workload, utilisation, and overtime.
Provide support to project teams on resource challenges and process improvements.
Assist in developing and documenting efficient processes.
Training:Training will be done within the working enivroment run by Wigan and Leigh College.Training Outcome:Full time employment.Employer Description:We’re a dynamic infrastructure and utilities company delivering end-to-end solutions across the UK’s critical sectors. From telecoms to energy and construction, our expert team thrives on challenges working from “port to plinth” to deliver safe, efficient, and innovative results. We provide Specialist lifting services offering expertise and equipment for safely and efficiently handling heavy or complex lifting tasks across various industries. Head office is based in a supportive and fast-paced environment in Lowton, we have around 30 office staff and a further 50 field based employees who cover Nationwide customers. We have a variety of field-based staff from Appointed Persons, Crane Operators, to HGV Drivers, and a variety of roles internally from Projects, HR, Technical, Finance, IT & Resources.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5.00pm, 30 minutes for lunch.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
You will begin by learning CAD skills which are the basis of all the construction designs we do
You will work alongside experienced technicians and engineers to develop your knowledge of building engineering
You will translate civil engineers’ and architects’ designs into technical drawings, taking into account elements such as environmental features and utilities, making decisions and recommendations as to how these are dealt with
You will communicate with clients, suppliers and colleagues as part of this process
As your skills develop, you will then start to be involved in engineering design, working towards designing independently
You will be supported all along with on-the-job training and mentoring from our team of experienced, industry-leading professionals at our office in Gloucester
Training:You will join as an apprentice engineer and start your degree in September 2026. Through this Level 6-degree apprenticeship you will gain a BEng in Civil Engineering from University of the West of England. Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end-point assessment. Attending university 1-day a week for 5-years at no cost to you. You’ll be working in the office in Gloucester for the other 4 days of the week and earning a salary.
NOTE: Candidates must currently live within a practical daily travelling distance of the office in Gloucester to be considered for the position. Training Outcome:Once you have successfully completed your degree, you will be appointed as a Graduate Civil or Structural Engineer. From there you will progress to managing your own projects as a Civil or Structural Engineer and the next step is to manage your own team of apprentices and graduates as a Senior or Principal Engineer. Employer Description:We are a well established and respected consultancy and are large enough to provide excellent career development and a friendly work environment but small enough to give you the opportunity to work in project teams side-by-side with senior staff.
We work with clients including household names such as Whitbread, Merlin Entertainments (including Legoland), Costa, JD Wetherspoon, Soho House, Taylor Wimpey and Galliard so you'll get a wide variety of experience as you launch your career.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm, with one hour unpaid for lunch. One of these days per week will be spent at university.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Number skills....Read more...
You will begin by learning CAD skills, which are the basis of all the construction designs we do.
You will work alongside experienced technicians and engineers to develop your knowledge of building engineering.
You will translate civil engineers’ and architects’ designs into technical drawings, taking into account elements such as environmental features and utilities, making decisions and recommendations as to how these are dealt with.
You will communicate with clients, suppliers and colleagues as part of this process.
As your skills develop, you will then start to be involved in engineering design, working towards designing independently.
You will be supported all along with on-the-job training and mentoring from our team of experienced, industry-leading professionals at our office in Henley.
Training:You will join as an apprentice engineer and start your degree in September 2026. Through this Level 6 degree apprenticeship, you will gain a BEng in Civil Engineering from the University of West London. Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end-point assessment. Attending university 1 day a week for 4 years at no cost to you. You’ll be working in the office in Henley for the other 4 days of the week and earning a salary.
NOTE: Candidates must currently live within a practical daily travelling distance of the office in Henley to be considered for the position.
We will be moving to an office in Maidenhead at the end of 2026. Training Outcome:Once you have successfully completed your degree, you will be appointed as a Graduate Civil or Structural Engineer. From there, you will progress to managing your own projects as a Civil or Structural Engineer, and the next step is to manage your own team of apprentices and graduates as a Senior or Principal Engineer. Employer Description:We are a well established and respected consultancy and are large enough to provide excellent career development and a friendly work environment but small enough to give you the opportunity to work in project teams side-by-side with senior staff.
We work with clients including household names such as Whitbread, Merlin Entertainments (including Legoland), Costa, JD Wetherspoon, Soho House, Taylor Wimpey and Galliard so you'll get a wide variety of experience as you launch your career.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.30pm, with one hour unpaid for lunch. One of these days per week will be spent at university.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Number skills....Read more...
Field Service Engineer
Enfield
£28,000 - £35,000 Basic (£50,000 - £70,000 OTE) + Overtime + Premium Rates + Progression + Technical Training + OEM Training + Company Van + Pension + Mobile Phone + Fuel Card + Flexible Working Hours
Grasp the opportunity to earn £50,000 - £70,000 whilst working as a Field Service Engineer for a growing and highly respected business. Benefit from ongoing technical development, OEM training, and genuine career progression whilst becoming a specialist within a thriving industry.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Field Service Engineer to work for a market-leading supplier, installer, and maintainer of pumps and associated equipment across clean and wastewater applications throughout the South East. With projects ranging from factories, hospitals, and data centres to housing associations and commercial buildings, no two days are ever the same.
Join a close-knit engineering team where ongoing training and development are actively encouraged, allowing you to build a long-term career whilst significantly increasing your earnings through overtime and premium rates.
Your Role as a Field Service Engineer Will Include:
Service, maintenance and installation of pumps and associated equipment
Working across clean water and wastewater applications
Covering Enfield, North London, Hertfordshire, Essex and the surrounding M25 region
Monday to Friday field-based role
Attending breakdowns, planned preventative maintenance visits and installation projects
Receiving ongoing OEM and in-house training
The Successful Field Service Engineer Will Have:
Electro-mechanical knowledge or experience
Pump experience advantageous but not essential
A motivated attitude and willingness to learn
Ability to travel across a regional patch within North London and the M25
Full UK driving licence
Keywords: Field Service Engineer, Service Engineer, Mobile Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Installation Engineer, Electro-Mechanical Engineer, Electromechanical Technician, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Multi-Skilled Engineer, Technical Service Engineer, Site Service Engineer, Mobile Maintenance Engineer, Pump Engineer, Pump Technician, Pump Service Engineer, Pump Maintenance Engineer, Pump Installation Engineer, Wastewater Engineer, Clean Water Engineer, Water Treatment Engineer, Utilities Engineer, Mechanical Fitter, Electrical Fitter, Maintenance Technician, Service Technician, Field Technician, Installation Technician, Workshop Engineer, Workshop Technician, Rotating Equipment Engineer, Rotating Machinery Engineer, Plant Engineer, Industrial Maintenance Engineer, Facilities Engineer, Facilities Maintenance Engineer, Building Services Engineer, M&E Engineer, Commercial Maintenance Engineer, Process Engineer, Water Hygiene Engineer, Drainage Engineer, Sewage Pump Engineer, Hydraulic Engineer, Mechanical Technician, Electrical Technician, Engineering Technician, Reliability Engineer, Breakdown Engineer, Commissioning Engineer, Support Engineer, Calibration Engineer, Equipment Engineer, Machinery Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Service & Maintenance Engineer, Reactive Maintenance Engineer, PPM Engineer.,Grundfos, Xylem, Wilo, Sulzer, Flowserve, KSB, SPP Pumps, Crest Pumps, Castle Pumps, Pump Supplies, PumpServ, Thames Water, Veolia, Adler & Allan, Morrison Water Services, M Group Services, Affinity Water, Anglian Water, BGEN, Atlas Copco, Ingersoll Rand, Smith & Byford, TSG, Mitie, CBRE, ISS, EMCOR, Equans, Vinci Facilities, Integral UK, Dalkia, SPIE, NG Bailey, Kier Facilities Management, Bellrock, OCS and JLL.....Read more...
Trainee Field Service Engineer
Croydon
£28,000 - £35,000 Basic (£50,000 - £70,000 OTE) + Overtime + Premium Rates + Progression + Technical Training + OEM Training + Company Van + Pension + Mobile Phone + Fuel Card + Flexible Working Hours
Grasp the opportunity to earn £50,000 - £70,000 in your first few years as a Field Service Engineer whilst benefiting from full training, technical development, and genuine career progression. Join a growing company that values its engineers and provides the support, tools, and training needed to become a specialist within a thriving industry.
This is an exciting and rare opportunity for a Trainee Field Service Engineer to work for a market-leading supplier, installer, and maintainer of pumps and associated equipment across clean and wastewater applications throughout the South East. With projects ranging from factories, hospitals, and data centres to housing associations and commercial buildings, no two days are ever the same. Join a close-knit engineering team where ongoing training and development are actively encouraged, allowing you to build a long-term career whilst significantly increasing your earnings through overtime and premium rates.
Your Role as a Trainee Field Service Engineer Will Include:
Service, maintenance and installation of pumps and associated equipment
Working across clean water and wastewater applications
Covering Croydon, South London, Kent, Surrey and the surrounding M25 region
Monday to Friday field-based role
Attending breakdowns, planned preventative maintenance visits and installation projects
Receiving ongoing OEM and in-house training
The Successful Trainee Field Service Engineer Will Have:
Electro-mechanical knowledge or experience
Pump experience advantageous but not essential
A motivated attitude and willingness to learn
Ability to travel across a regional patch within South London and the M25
Full UK driving licence
Keywords: Trainee Field Service Engineer, Junior Field Service Engineer, Trainee Engineer, Trainee Pump Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Service Engineer, Mobile Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Installation Engineer, Electro-Mechanical Engineer, Electromechanical Technician, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Multi-Skilled Engineer, Technical Service Engineer, Site Service Engineer, Mobile Maintenance Engineer, Pump Engineer, Pump Technician, Pump Service Engineer, Pump Maintenance Engineer, Pump Installation Engineer, Wastewater Engineer, Clean Water Engineer, Water Treatment Engineer, Utilities Engineer, Mechanical Fitter, Electrical Fitter, Maintenance Technician, Service Technician, Field Technician, Installation Technician, Workshop Engineer, Workshop Technician, Rotating Equipment Engineer, Rotating Machinery Engineer, Plant Engineer, Industrial Maintenance Engineer, Facilities Engineer, Facilities Maintenance Engineer, Building Services Engineer, M&E Engineer, Commercial Maintenance Engineer, Process Engineer, Water Hygiene Engineer, Drainage Engineer, Sewage Pump Engineer, Hydraulic Engineer, Mechanical Technician, Electrical Technician, Apprentice Engineer, Junior Engineer, Engineering Technician, Reliability Engineer, Breakdown Engineer, Commissioning Engineer, Support Engineer, Calibration Engineer, Equipment Engineer, Machinery Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Service & Maintenance Engineer, Reactive Maintenance Engineer, PPM Engineer.Grundfos, Xylem, Wilo, Sulzer, Flowserve, KSB, SPP Pumps, Crest Pumps, Castle Pumps, Pump Supplies, PumpServ, Thames Water, Southern Water, Veolia, Adler & Allan, Morrison Water Services, M Group Services, South East Water, Affinity Water, BGEN, Atlas Copco, Ingersoll Rand, Smith & Byford, TSG, Mitie, CBRE, ISS, EMCOR, Equans, Vinci Facilities, Integral UK, Dalkia, SPIE, NG Bailey, Kier Facilities Management, Bellrock, OCS and JLL.....Read more...
This apprenticeship will combine skills, knowledge and behaviours to be successful in the Process Engineering role. This will include many different disciplines including manufacturing methods, production methods, quality assurance, core engineering principles, engineering and manufacturing documentation and CAD packages, communication techniques, lean methodology and project management. The requirement at the end of the Apprenticeship is to attain Engineering Manufacturing Technician Level 4. Upon completion the role is to develop, implement and maintain efficient manufacturing process and workflow for chemically etched products. Investigating Operational problems affecting production and reporting and recommending solutions. Manufacturing engineering processes:
Organise, implement and maintain production process flow
Develop working instructions, standards and process documents, ensuring these are followed
Manage manufacturing documentation required for product manufacturing i.e. revise drawings, accurate work instructions and workmanship standards and procedures
Provide manufacturing data i.e. production control charts, reliability, process capability
To improve the process and monitor and measure progress targets
Identify ways to reduce production costs through recommendations i.e. new process equipment justification to improve performance 40
Maintenance / Facilities:
Oversees the facilities maintenance, liaise and provide support to the maintenance team where required
Monitor and manage the improvements to the operating utilities equipment and practices
Continually improve existing operations for increased quality, productivity, efficiency, production, reporting and recommending solutions, working closely with the maintenance team
Liaise with suppliers on manufacturing processes and place orders where required
Training:Day release at Solihull College, Chelmsley Wood Campus for first 2 years and 4 days a week onsite at HLD. 3rd year at HLD embedding learning with a view to day release to other Parker sites. Training Outcome:At the end of the apprenticeship, it is a possibility that the successful applicant will be offered a permanent position as a Process Engineer and potentially progress to degree learning.Employer Description:Heatric, a division of Parker Meggitt, is the world’s leading manufacturer and servicer of ‘printed circuit’ diffusion-bonded heat exchangers (PCHEs) for selected energy markets. Applications range from hydrocarbon processing, marine propulsion systems and power generation for clients such as GE, Shell, Petrobras, and ExxonMobil, among many others. With more than 30 years of experience, and thousands of units in operation, Heatric’s global services can minimise unit downtime through preventative maintenance and servicing solutions. Heatric’s purpose is to enable the extraordinary. The company offers world leading capabilities in thermal engineering, etching, diffusion bonding and stainless steel fabrication. Through applied innovation, Heatric is enabling customers to achieve their goals. We are an expanding business and our success means there is a continuous requirement for the best and brightest talents in business, engineering and manufacturing. Working Hours :College hours for day release. HLD hours 8.30am - 5.00pm Monday - Thursday and 8.30am - 2.00pm Friday.Skills: Enthusiastic,Engineering Career Plan....Read more...
This is a varied role within a growing company for an Apprentice Administrator, dealing with general admin duties and daily tasks.
You will be working towards a recognised Level 3 Business Admin qualification.
You will be working within our admin team but also supporting other departments to deliver best outcomes. This is a varied role, and you will need to work accurately with good attention to detail.
Duties to include:
General office administration
Preparing quotes
Booking accommodation for staff working away
Processing workflows for jobs
Answering incoming calls and dealing with customers
Invoice creation, invoice input and maintaining company records
This list is not exhaustive, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the manager which are relevant to your role within the company to meet the overall business needs.Training:As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will complete the following qualifications as part of your Apprenticeship:
Level 3 Business Administrator Standard Apprenticeship
Level 2 Functional Skills maths and English if not already achieved
You will also develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to work within an office environment
This apprenticeship is delivered in the workplace and 20% of your working time will be dedicated towards training and learning new skills
You will be allocated a tutor who will provide you withpersonal support and assessment at pre-arranged times
Assessment is through a variety of methods including observations in the workplace, witness testimonies, product evidence and professional discussions. All evidence will be logged to your electronic portfolio
Training Outcome:
Upon completion of a 17-month apprenticeship the role will be reviewed for a permanent position
Employer Description:MobileCAD Surveying is committed to producing high quality surveys to an architectural detail standard using technology-driven surveying solutions. Produced on site, in real time, our surveys are
focused on the needs of our clients and end-users.
'Can do' is our guiding philosophy and passion. From Director to receptionist, old to young, our focus is to ensure our clients get a great outcome without having to expend their own valuable time and effort
to achieve it. In other words – ‘give us the remit and we’ll give you the result!”
The directors of our business come from an Architectural background and therefore understand & empathise with the end users of our surveys. We can produce surveys to our clients architects own layering system, thereby saving time in post survey editing. Similarly, 3D models are set up with an agreed family structure. All drawings come fully co-ordinated and in mm form to allow the end user to start work immediately when they receive a survey from MobileCAD Surveying.
We produce all types of measured building surveys including using laser scanning, mobile 3d laser scanner and total stations to produce surveys of land buildings and utilities. We also produce 3d models through to lease plans for all your measurement needs.
Like us, our carefully chosen software and hardware partners are industry leaders at the top of their fields. If you would like a quick chat about how we and they can help you & your business.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Half hour lunch.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Good attendance record,Good knowledge of Microsoft,Can Do Attitude....Read more...
Permanent or fixed term (one or two year) contract available
£32,000 to £35,000 + Career Progression + Great Benefits
As a result of sustained demand, an exciting new career opportunity now exists for an accomplished, organised and highly professional individual to join a growing business. Our client is a leading commercial barristers’ Chambers that has experienced long-standing commercial success built on an impressive reputation for providing outstanding specialist advisory services to clients across the globe
Chambers has a thriving domestic and international practice, specialising in providing services across the areas of construction and engineering; energy and natural resources; infrastructure and utilities; international arbitration; IT and technology; offshore construction and marine engineering; planning and environment; procurement; competition; and associated professional negligence.
The successful Assistant Practice Manager will work as a junior in a team of Practice Managers in conjunction with the Joint Directors of Clerking and members of the other Practice Management teams. The successful candidate will provide professional, effective and efficient support and administrative services to Chambers' barristers.
The ideal applicant is a diligent, confident and professional individual, with excellent written and oral communication skills. They are able to deliver a full support service including administering cases, scheduling meetings, liaising with the courts in relation to hearings and assisting with the collection of fees. As they build experience, they will support the wider Practice Management team in negotiating fees on behalf of barristers, marketing and developing the business of barristers to maintain a supply of work alongside maintaining excellent client relationships with solicitors and other professional clients.
The role offers a great opportunity for the successful candidate to take their first step in the legal sector whether they are looking to gain one- or two-years’ experience of a Chambers environment before pursuing a career in other areas of the law or are interested in building a career in clerking.
Key Responsibilities
Administration of instructions and cases using Chambers Management software including: setting up case files; recording terms of engagement and charge out rates; logging work done; fixing hearing dates; planning meetings; and invoicing work done.
The regular collection and processing of barristers' timesheets onto the Chambers Management software within established time guidelines; and regular monitoring and updating of missing time/fee items onto the system (training to be given).
Assisting barristers with the effective administrative management of their practices, including for example arranging travel/hotels; forwarding post; photocopying/printing papers.
Communicating between clients and barristers, in relation of all aspects of barristers' work, to ensure a high quality of service.
Liaising on behalf of barristers, with the Courts, Judges and opposing legal teams where appropriate.
Promoting barristers and selling their legal, advisory and advocacy services to clients, who are mainly solicitors and other professionals.
Allocating and matching new clients and work opportunities with the most suitable barrister.
Negotiating fees for barristers and assisting with the collection of barristers' fees.
Attendance at Chambers' and clients' marketing and business development functions, where appropriate.
Liaison with barristers to understand their unique selling points, desired cases and capacity for new work.
Skills & Experience
Educated to degree level including English and Maths GCSE minimum grade 5 or equivalent
A keen interest in working in the legal sector
Well presented, conscientious and reliable
Excellent organisational skills
Eye for detail and ability to work to high level of accuracy
Strong written and verbal communication skills including excellent telephone manner
Strong numeracy skills
Ability to work in high-pressure environment, managing multiple demands and prioritising workload effectively
Strong IT skills with experience of O365
Discreet and able to handle confidential information
Ability to build relationships with range of people including team, colleagues, barristers and clients
Benefits
20 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 22 days after one year and 25 days after two years)
6% pension contribution
Bonus scheme
Season ticket loan
Permanent health insurance
Private medical insurance
Half day 'birthday' holiday
This is a superb career development opportunity for an ambitious, highly organised individual, excited by the prospect of beginning their career in a pivotal, fast-paced legal administration focussed role offering full training and genuine career opportunities alongside an employee focussed benefits package and highly competitive salary. Apply now!....Read more...
We are working with a young and expanding hospitality brand with a fresh take on the industry. They pride themselves on creating a friendly, intimate, and unpretentious environment for both their guests and their tight-knit team.As they continue to grow, they are looking for a hands-on, strategic Finance Director to step in as maternity cover and lead the finance function through an exciting phase of development.As Finance Director (Maternity Cover), you will take full ownership of the finance function, ensuring continuity and stability across all financial operations – including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, funding, payroll, and tronc compliance.You will lead and develop a small finance team, build scalable systems, and work cross-functionally to support commercial priorities such as new site openings, cost control, and operational excellence.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic & Financial Leadership
Lead the development and delivery of financial strategy aligned with business growth plans and commercial objectives, including new site openings, partnerships, and change projects.Provide clear financial insight and guidance to support high-quality decision-making across all departments.Translate data into action, ensuring financial performance supports revenue growth, profit improvement, and operational excellence.Balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, supporting both head office and site-level initiatives.Prepare and present regular commercial summaries and board-style packs that translate performance into actionable insights.Develop scenario and sensitivity analysis to stress-test key assumptions and support strategic decision-making.
Financial Control & Governance
Own all internal financial reporting processes, including monthly management accounts, flash reporting, and performance reviews.Maintain compliance with all financial, legal, and statutory requirements (including audit, VAT, tax, Companies House, and accounting standards).Lead preparation of year-end accounts and manage relationships with external advisors including auditors and tax consultants.Implement and maintain scalable systems, controls, and policies that enable accuracy, transparency, and good governance.Continuously improve reporting systems and processes to drive better financial visibility and informed decision-making.Ensure timely and accurate delivery of reporting packs tailored for different stakeholder needs (e.g., internal leadership, funders, external advisors).
Payroll, Tronc & Compliance
Oversee the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accurate, timely payments in line with internal policies and external regulations.Maintain the relationship with the appointed Troncmaster, ensuring the tronc scheme is fair, transparent, and compliant with current legislation.Regularly review and audit payroll and tronc processes, with strong documentation and accountability in place.Support the People function with guidance on pay-related compliance and operational improvement.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning
Lead the annual budgeting process, working cross-functionally to ensure clarity and accountability at every level.Develop rolling forecasts and long-term financial plans to support growth and investment strategies.Manage cashflow forecasting and treasury oversight, ensuring liquidity and planning agility.Build and maintain financial models for scenario planning, site investment, and risk assessment.
Banking, Funding & Investor Relations
Own relationships with banks and funding partners, ensuring appropriate facilities are in place and well-managed.Lead financial planning for capex and site rollout, including financing, return on investment analysis, and covenant monitoring.Coordinate financial updates, investment reporting, and performance insight required for external stakeholders.Ensure funding structures align with business priorities and growth objectives.Build and maintain detailed scenario-based models and sensitivity analyses to assess investment risk, business resilience, and growth planning.Collaborate cross-functionally to embed financial understanding and ownership into local site and departmental planning.
Operational & Commercial Support
Act as a senior business partner to Operations, People, Marketing, and Commercial teams, supporting initiatives across labour, sales, and cost of goods.Work with Operations and site management to drive financial accountability and identify margin improvement opportunities.Analyse commercial performance and contract effectiveness (e.g., suppliers, utilities), helping departments make value-led decisions.Provide financial insight and challenge in project scoping, business casing, and commercial reviews.Develop and roll out automated Power BI dashboards and tools to empower teams with real-time, self-serve insight.
Systems, Controls & Team Leadership
Lead, develop, and structure the finance team to deliver a high-performing, service-oriented function during the maternity cover period.Maintain a high standard of internal controls, ensuring productivity, accuracy, and compliance.Support succession planning and upskilling within the team, in line with the business’s value of developing the best people.Encourage continuous improvement by leveraging technology and team capability to streamline finance workflows.
Other Responsibilities
Stay up to date with regulatory, tax, and sector-specific developments, advising on any necessary changes or risks.Champion a values-led, commercially focused culture within and beyond the finance team.
Experience & Qualities Criteria
Minimum of 10 years experience at senior level finance (Head of Finance, FD)Proven success leading finance in a fast-paced, multi-site environment – ideally hospitality, leisure, or retail.Strong technical expertise across financial reporting, payroll, compliance, and controls.Hands-on experience managing payroll operations and third-party tronc schemes.Track record of building effective relationships with banks, investors, and funding partners.Highly analytical, with experience developing and interpreting financial models and business intelligence dashboards (Power BI or equivalent).Confident presenting strategic financial insights to senior stakeholders and investors.Available to commit to a 12–14 month maternity cover contract.
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