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About UsWe are a growing, bespoke consultancy providing specialist fire safety, health and safety, and project management services to clients, with a strong focus on high-rise residential buildings. We specialize in ensuring the safety and compliance of purpose-built blocks of flats, especially high-rise buildings, providing a high standard of support and expertise to our clients.Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Fire Safety Manager with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in fire risk assessment including high-rise residential blocks.This is a senior leadership role with formal responsibility for managing and developing the survey team. Alongside undertaking complex or higher-risk assessments, the role is accountable for technical quality assurance, team capability, workload coordination, and client-facing delivery.You will balance people leadership with hands-on technical involvement, acting as a senior point of expertise within the business. We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running after induction and who wants to make a genuine impact within a growing consultancy.You will join a busy, sociable, and supportive office environment, with clear opportunities for professional development and progression.Key ResponsibilitiesManage a team of surveyors undertaking onsite health, safety, and fire safety inspections, primarily at high-rise residential buildings, including fire fisk assessments, passive fire compartmentation, fire door inspections, health and safety assessments, BSR compliance audits, and asbestos surveys in line with the statutory regulations.Ensure surveyors produce clear, accurate, and comprehensive fire safety reports, policies, and evacuation procedures, tailored to the building and client needs.Where necessary, travel to sites across London and occasionally to other regions of England to train and validate surveyors and assist as may be necessary.Review, quality-check, and formally validate and sign off risk assessments and technical outputs produced by the team, within agreed authority levels.Act as a senior technical and operational point of contact for both colleagues and clients.Provide day-to-day technical guidance, mentoring, and coaching to consultants and company employees.Coordinate workloads, capacity, and priorities across the survey team, ensuring work is allocated in line with competence and risk profile.Qualifications and ExperienceMinimum Level 4 qualification in Fire Risk Assessments of high-rise residential blocks of flats requirements.At least 5 years proven experience undertaking fire risk assessments, particularly within high-rise residential blocks of flats.Strong working knowledge of relevant fire and building safety legislation, including:Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005Building Safety Act 2022Fire Safety Act 2021Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022Health and safety etc Act 1974 and associated regulations and guidanceCDM RegulationsExperience interpreting complex specialist reports (e.g. fire engineering, intrusive surveys, faade assessments) and advising on outcomes and required remediation.Proven experience leading or coordinating a surveying team.Skills and AttributesExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to be assertive where required.Ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including residents and managing agents.Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.Confident decision-maker with a proactive, solution-focused approach.Able to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines.Additional RequirementsFlexibility in working hours to meet site and client demands.UK driving licence (preferred).What We OfferCompetitive salary and benefits package.Ongoing professional training and development support.Company phone and site equipment.Collaborative and dynamic working environment.BUPA healthcare including family (after 1 year of service).BUPA dentistry including family (after 1 year of service).Birthday day off (after probation).20 days annual leave + bank holidays , increasing to 25 days with service.Professional membership fees paid.TPBN1_UKTJ

Quantity Surveyor - Residential New BuildSouth of England | Office & Site BasedSalary - NegotiablePermanentWho are we?MCR Property Group is a national real estate investment and development company with offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh. The business focuses on residential and industrial new build alongside the strategic asset management of existing assets, with a current pipeline of approximately 7,000 residential plots and a commercial and industrial portfolio valued in excess of £2 billion.The roleWith significant expansion planned over the coming years, MCR is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its London-based development team and play a key role in delivering projects across the South of England. Our flagship new build project, based in Bedford, will be the main focal point. As our She Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will provide commercial leadership and take responsibility for the financial performance of assigned developments, ensuring projects are procured effectively and delivered on time and within budget.Reporting directly to the Construction Director, Commercial Director and the Board, the role offers a high level of visibility and involvement in strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and presenting monthly commercial reports, cost forecasts and valuations, managing contract and subcontract packages, administering variations and supporting projects through to final account. They will work closely with Project Managers and fellow Quantity Surveyors across the business, contributing to procurement strategy, value engineering initiatives and ongoing cost control throughout the project lifecycle.About youApplicants should have a minimum of five years experience working as a Quantity Surveyor across a range of project types and values, with a background gained at either a developer, main contractor or subcontractor. A strong understanding of subcontract procurement and construction commercial management is essential, along with experience in both pre- and post-contract administration, including cost planning, estimating, preparation of bills of quantities, tendering and procurement, valuations, final accounts and commercial reporting. Candidates should also demonstrate a broad understanding of construction processes, materials and building systems, be confident using Excel and other standard office software, and hold a full UK driving licence.MCR is looking for an individual who approaches challenges proactively, is comfortable acting as a sounding board for project teams and can provide clear, commercially sound solutions when issues arise. Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills are essential, along with the confidence to engage professionally with stakeholders at all levels of the business and supply chain. The role would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values accountability and is motivated by the opportunity to play a visible role within a growing national developer.This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly active and ambitious organisation, work on high-profile residential and industrial developments, and build a long-term career within a business that offers genuine responsibility, progression and exposure to senior leadership from day one.TPBN1_UKTJ

Commercial Operations Manager \n Location: Bedford \n Hybrid working (3 days in office) \n 34.5 hours per week \n Permanent \n \n Are you an experienced commercial leader with a passion for driving operational excellence, developing high-performing teams, and improving customer experience? \n \n We're partnering with an established and growing manufacturing business, who are a leader in their field, to recruit a Commercial Operations Manager. This is a senior leadership opportunity where you'll oversee key commercial support functions, optimise internal processes and work cross-functionally to drive sustainable growth and operational performance. \n \n You’ll lead several customer-facing and commercial support functions, ensuring they operate efficiently while delivering an exceptional customer experience. You'll be responsible for aligning sales support, estimating, customer service and technical teams, improving processes, developing people, and using data to drive better commercial decisions. This is a highly collaborative role with significant influence across the wider business. \n \n \n Key Benefits for a Commercial Operations Manager \n \n\n • 34.5 hour working week – early finish on Fridays\n, • Annual performance related bonus\n, • 25 days of Annual leave + bank holidays\n, • Generous pension scheme – 6% employer contribution\n, • Life Assurance 2 x salary\n, • Private healthcare after three months\n, • Extensive training opportunities\n, • Christmas shutdown\n\n \n Key Responsibilities for a Commercial Operations Manager \n \n\n • Lead and develop multiple commercial support teams, creating a high-performance culture\n, • Drive collaboration between sales, customer service, technical, and operational departments\n, • Oversee commercial processes to improve efficiency, customer satisfaction, and profitability\n, • Monitor pricing strategies and commercial performance, ensuring competitive and commercially sound decision-making\n, • Develop and implement process improvements, automation and system enhancements\n, • Coach, mentor, and develop team leaders and their teams\n, • Own sales forecasting, reporting, and commercial analysis to support business planning\n, • Use CRM and business intelligence data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement\n, • Champion continuous improvement initiatives and support wider business transformation projects\n\n \n Key Skills for a Commercial Operations Manager \n \n\n • Significant experience leading commercial operations, internal sales, customer service or commercial support teams\n, • Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of developing high-performing teams\n, • Experience improving business processes, systems, and operational efficiency\n, • Commercially minded with strong financial awareness and experience managing budgets, margins, and performance\n, • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills\n, • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed business decisions\n, • Experience working with CRM systems, ERP platforms, and reporting tools\n, • A collaborative leadership style with a passion for continuous improvement\n\n \n If you're a commercially focused leader who enjoys improving performance, developing people, and driving operational excellence, this is an outstanding opportunity to make a lasting impact within a growing organisation.

\n Healthy Homes Coordinator \n Salary: £27,299.40 \n Location: Bedford (Hybrid) \n Hours: 37 hours per week, permanent contract \n Reporting to: Healthy Homes Senior Project Manager \n \n At bpha, we're committed to providing safe, healthy, and high-quality homes for our customers. We're looking for an organised Healthy Homes Coordinator, who will provide day-to-day administration and coordination support across Healthy Homes, disrepair cases, Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) actions, and works associated with Awaab's Law. You'll work closely with surveyors, contractors, customers, and colleagues across the business to ensure cases are managed efficiently, accurately, and within required timescales. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n · Coordinate and administer Healthy Homes, HHSRS, disrepair, and Awaab's Law-related casework. \n · Maintain accurate records across relevant housing and asset management systems. \n · Arrange customer appointments, issue correspondence, and track case progress. \n · Monitor and manage no-access cases in line with established procedures. \n · Liaise with contractors, surveyors, and internal teams to ensure timely completion of actions. \n · Produce reports and management information to support service delivery and performance monitoring. \n · Support investigations into customer concerns and complaints, helping to achieve positive outcomes. \n · Ensure all documentation is managed in accordance with GDPR and business procedures. \n · Contribute to service improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects. \n · Promote a strong culture of health, safety, quality, and customer excellence. \n \n What We're Looking For \n · Excellent customer service skills with a genuine commitment to delivering positive outcomes. \n · Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. \n · Highly organised with excellent time management and attention to detail. \n · Ability to take ownership of issues and see them through to resolution. \n · Proactive, adaptable, and able to manage competing priorities. \n · Experience working to deadlines in a busy operational environment. \n · Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office. \n · Strong problem-solving abilities and a continuous improvement mindset. \n · Understanding of Awaab's Law and its impact on housing providers and customers. \n · GCSEs (or equivalent) or relevant demonstrable experience. \n Desirable \n · Experience within housing, property services, repairs, maintenance, or asset management. \n · Knowledge of landlord repair obligations and housing legislation. \n · Construction or property maintenance knowledge. \n · Familiarity with housing management and asset management systems. \n · Experience handling challenging conversations and influencing stakeholders \n \n Why Join bpha? \n At bpha, our values are at the heart of everything we do: \n We take responsibility: We do what we say and are accountable for our actions. \n We show empathy: We respect and listen to every colleague and customer. \n We are better together: We value diversity and achieve more as one team. \n We are ambitious: We strive for excellence and make a positive difference. \n \n Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and as such bpha reserves the right to close applications prior to the advertised closing date upon identification of a suitable candidate. \n \n All offers will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening, including DBS check and references. \n

Your new companyWe are seeking an experienced Interim Purchase Ledger Specialist to join a busy finance team and provide immediate support during a period of change and growth. This is a hands-on role requiring a detail-oriented finance professional who can quickly integrate into the team, take ownership of the purchase ledger function, and ensure supplier payments are processed accurately and on time.Your new role \n\n • Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently\n, • Matching, batching and coding invoices\n, • Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies\n, • Managing supplier queries and maintaining strong supplier relationships\n, • Preparing and processing weekly and monthly payment runs\n, • Ensuring invoices are appropriately authorised and compliant with company procedures\n, • Maintaining accurate supplier records and purchase ledger reporting\n, • Supporting month-end close activities, including accruals and reconciliations\n, • Assisting with process improvements and backlog clearance where required\n\n What you'll need to succeedThe ideal candidate will have: \n\n • Proven experience within a Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable role\n, • Experience processing high-volume invoices\n, • Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills\n, • Good working knowledge of Excel and finance systems\n, • The ability to work independently and hit the ground running\n, • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal\n, • A proactive approach to problem solving and process improvement\n, • Experience working within a fast-paced commercial environment\n, • Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Dynamics or Sage\n, • Previous interim or contract finance experience\n, • AAT qualified or studying towards a finance qualification (beneficial but not essential)\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • Immediate start available\n, • Flexible working options\n, • Competitive daily rate or salary\n, • Opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative finance team\n, • Potential for contract extension depending on business requirements\n, • Immediate start required\n, • Full time office based role\n\n What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Conveyancer/ Case Handler \n Salary: £45,000–£60,000 (depending on experience) \n Location: Bedford/ Hybrid Working \n We're looking for an experienced Conveyancer / Case Handler to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated property professional who enjoys managing a varied caseload while delivering an outstanding client experience. \n The Role \n You'll be responsible for handling your own residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to completion, ensuring matters are progressed efficiently and clients receive a high standard of service throughout the transaction. \n About You \n We're looking for someone who has: \n\n • 3–5 years' post-qualified experience (PQE) or equivalent experience managing a residential conveyancing caseload.\n, • Ideally, a recognised legal qualification (Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or CILEX), although experienced non-qualified candidates will also be considered.\n, • Strong knowledge of the residential conveyancing process.\n, • Excellent communication and client care skills.\n, • The ability to manage a busy caseload independently while maintaining attention to detail.\n, • A proactive, organised approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.\n\n What's On Offer \n\n • Competitive salary of £45,000–£60,000, depending on experience.\n, • Hybrid working with flexibility to balance office and home working.\n, • A supportive and collaborative working environment.\n, • Opportunities for career progression and professional development.\n, • The chance to join a growing business where your contribution will make a real impact.\n\n If you're an experienced conveyancer looking for your next challenge in a flexible, supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Customer Service Administrator - Temporary Role \n Location: Bedford - Office BasedPay Rate: £14.22 per hourContract: Starting Monday 3 August until 31 October (with possibility of further extension)Hours: 7:30am-4:30pm, Monday to Friday \n Are you an experienced Customer Service Administrator looking for a new challenge? We're recruiting on behalf of an excellent business based in Bedford that needs some temporary team members to support their busy operation. \n This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and approachable team where your skills will make a real impact. You'll play a key role in clearing a backlog and ensuring smooth processes for customers and internal teams. \n \n What you'll be doing: \n\n • Rebooking engineer visits when appointments are cancelled or technicians are unable to attend.\n, • Transferring data from an old system to a new platform following a major IT integration.\n, • Managing high-volume administrative tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.\n, • Resolving invoicing issues and supporting complaint handling where needed.\n, • Working with Salesforce and other systems to keep everything running smoothly.\n\n \n What we're looking for: \n\n • Strong Customer Service and Administration skills.\n, • Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage a high workload.\n, • Confident learning new systems quickly salesforce experience desired but not essential.\n, • A proactive, team-focused attitude.\n\n Interested? Apply today and we will be in contact to discuss the next steps of your application. \n Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment. \n \n Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. \n Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.

The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant on behalf of an Accounting Practice based in Bedford. \n The Role \n As Accounts Assistant you will support the wider team by working as a unit to provide outsourced accountancy services to a range of business locally and further afield. Day to day duties will consist of: \n\n • Core Book-keeping\n, • Accounts Prep\n, • VAT returns\n, • Client liaison\n, • Support to colleagues' client\n, • Training in accountancy\n\n Your Profile \n You will be studying towards AAT or already Qualified looking to build a long term career within a professional practice environment and with practical experience using Xero or QuickBooks and with excellent attention to detail and the ability to provide a professional and client focused approach to customers. \n Salary and Benefits \n Role of Accounts Assistant in Bedford is working 5 days from the office in a supportive and relaxed environment and offering a salary up to £30K \n Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

GBR Recruitment Ltd are working in close partnership with a leading direct sales & marketing business (B2C), recruiting for an experienced German SpeakingOffice Coordinator to join the companies commercial office team, working on a hybridbasis consisting of 3 days in the office & 2 days from home. \n In this key coordinator role, you will be supporting business leaders in Germany with all administrative tasks (e-mail correspondence, documents, data entry), plus compiling monthly business performance reports, monthly sales results & overall findings from all business sales / marketing activities. \n Duties: \n\n • Coordinating the sales leadership & development program\n, • Process applications from those wishing to be considered for the leadership & development program, carrying out all administrative tasks\n, • Coordinating training programs & events\n, • Coordinate employee awards events & compile the details of those who are to be awarded due to their exceptional performance (i.e. top salesperson etc.)\n, • Produce sales performance reports & create presentations for the employee awards ceremony\n, • Liaise with the German sales team updating them on current business developments & dealing with any queries they may have or any concerns\n, • Support the sales team\n, • Inform the sales team of any product promotions / new product campaigns\n, • Update the intranet with sales reports & performance levels\n, • Managing monthly communications\n, • Taking part in webinars / video calls\n\n Desired Attributes: \n\n • Strong administrator / coordinator / business support / sales skills.\n, • Strong using Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Social media.\n, • Professional communication skills, at all levels.\n, • Strong attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.\n, • Must be fluent in both German & English\n, • Other useful skills would be; direct sales industry exposure, employee engagement & rewards experience / knowledge, L&D, project coordinating & administration.\n\n This role is commutable from Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire & Northamptonshire. \n Interviews to take place immediately. \n Apply today!

\n Looking to take the next step in your customer service career? Movianto Bedford is hiring! \n As a Senior Key Account Executive you will play a key role in delivering exceptional service and supporting the team. If you're passionate about customer care and ready to take on more responsibility, this could be your next opportunity! Working Monday to Friday (37.5 hours a week) on an annual salary of £32,331.45 per annum. \n \n Benefits \n\n • No weekend or bank holiday working\n, • Discounted gym memberships / onsite gym\n, • 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)\n, • Holiday Purchase scheme\n, • Flexible pay through Wagestream\n, • Life Assurance\n, • Up to 5% Employer Pension Contribution\n, • Access to Simply Health\n, • 24/7 GP, physiotherapy and counselling through our EAP service\n, • Cycle to Work scheme\n, • Access to MyRewards, a benefits platform\n\n \n Who we are \n Movianto is a leading pharmaceutical supply chain partner, providing best-in-class logistics solutions for the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and diagnostics industries. \n \n Purpose of the role \n As a Senior Customer Service Advisor, you'll be the first point of escalation for complex service issues and complaints. You'll take ownership of investigations, provide swift resolutions, and support your team to consistently deliver best-in-class customer service. \n \n How you'll make an impact as a Senior Customer Service Executive at Movianto: \n\n • Handle escalated customer queries via phone and email, owning cases through to resolution.\n, • Investigate issues such as late deliveries, damages, and order discrepancies.\n, • Proactively update clients, managing expectations and providing timely progress updates.\n, • Liaise with Warehouse, Transport, and Quality teams to resolve service failures and identify preventative actions.\n, • Allocate team workloads to ensure queries are handled efficiently.\n, • Support and coach team members to strengthen their knowledge and skills.\n, • Collaborate with Account Managers and attend client meetings when required.\n, • Contribute to process improvements and assist the Customer Service Manager in driving service excellence.\n, • Escalate potential financial loss issues to protect the business.\n\n \n What it will take to thrive as a Senior Customer Service Executive at Movianto: \n\n • Proven customer service experience, ideally in a service-led or logistics environment.\n, • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to conduct thorough investigations.\n, • Clear, confident communication skills, both written and verbal.\n, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office with accurate data entry abilities.\n, • Excellent organisation and time management skills.\n, • A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a passion for service excellence.\n\n Desirable: \n\n • Experience mentoring or supporting team members.\n, • Familiarity with handling and presenting complaint investigations.\n\n Delivering healthcare across the nation - Movianto UK \n Movianto / Yusen Group is an equal opportunity employer. All tasks must be carried out in compliance with the company and country legislation and practices, health and safety at work and environment guidelines relevant to the market in which the role is operational in. Please note the list above is not exhaustive and we expect the post holder to be flexible within the framework of the job definition. Movianto / Yusen Group seeks to recruit and appoint the best available person for a job regardless of marital / civil partnership status, sex (including pregnancy), age, religion, belief, race, nationality and ethnic or national origin, colour, sexual orientation or disability. Movianto / Yusen Group apply all relevant Data Protection laws when processing your Personal Data. If you choose to apply to this opportunity and share your CV or other personal information with Movianto / Yusen Group, these details will be held by us in accordance with our privacy policy used by our team to contact you regarding this or other relevant opportunities at Movianto / Yusen group. \n

Our client is looking to recruit a Supply Chain Administrator for a 2 month temp position, could go on longer. \n \n Role Purpose \n To assist the company in achieving its business objectives and revenue targets by supporting the supply chain activity within the business from order receipt to order dispatch including the purchasing of materials maintaining optimum inventory levels and delivering a high level and professional level of customer service. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n \n\n • Take responsibility for aspects of inventory control including purchasing of specified items including consumables from material planning phase to final issue, to ensure “On Time”, “On Quality” and “On Cost delivery” is achieved.\n, • Ensure accurate records are maintained in all areas relating to supply chain activities.\n, • Daily interface to both internal & external customers and suppliers.\n, • Manage all material allocations from material requisitions ensuring stock accuracy throughout.\n, • Enter, process and confirm sales and service orders for customers.\n, • Respond to emails and answer telephone calls to customers for example and not limited to stock availability, pricing, quotes, pro-forma invoicing, complaints, customs numbers, weights, dimensions and sending duplicate invoices.\n, • Run invoices for both UK & Export shipments and when required provide export shipping documentation and support to the stores to allow dispatch.\n, • Support cost improvements by actively perusing total cost reduction opportunities.\n, • Review inventory to determine unused items or surplus materials.\n, • Make recommendations and support improvements to supply chain processes and procedures.\n, • Ensure that all activities are undertaken and controlled in accordance with the Quality Management System (QMS).\n, • Maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to measure performance and demonstrate continuous improvement.\n, • Take responsibility for the stock-takes both annual and perpetual as required.\n\n Work Experience \n Essential \n · Intermediate experience of MS Office including Excel and Word. \n · Excellent communication skills. \n · Proven experience of attention to detail, accurate and able to work on own initiative. \n · Previous experience working in a stores environment as a material controller or stores supervisor. \n · Experience of MRP systems. \n · Customer Service Experience \n · Export Shipping Experience \n · Experience of dealing directly with customers by telephone and email. \n · Awareness of health and safety in respect of COSHH and manual handling.

Risk Manager£67,000 per annum Bedford Fixed Term Contract 18 Months Hybrid Working Ready to make a real difference? Join us at the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) as our Risk Manager. This is your chance to play a meaningful role in helping people across the UK build stronger financial futures and to do it as part of a supportive, energetic team.Why this role matters? The Risk Manager will play a central role within the second line Change Risk Function, sitting between the Change Risk Lead and Risk Officer. The role is responsible for supporting the effective management of risks arising from organisational change, including portfolios, programmes and projects, while ensuring alignment with the organisation's wider enterprise risk management framework. The role will provide day-to-day oversight and guidance to Risk Officer, ensuring high-quality risk analysis, facilitation and reporting, while promoting effective risk management practices throughout the change lifecycle. Working closely with Programme Managers, Project Managers, Portfolio Management Office (PMO) colleagues and senior stakeholders, the Risk Manager will help embed proportionate, consistent and effective risk management across change initiatives, supporting successful delivery and informed decision-making.Key Responsibilities:Active Risk Management / Risk Facilitation\n\n • Work collaboratively with programme, project and portfolio leaders to support the effective management of risks across change initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic and organisational risks.\n, • Lead the facilitation, review and ongoing maintenance of portfolio, programme and project risk registers, ensuring risks are appropriately assessed, managed and escalated where required.\n, • Provide independent second line challenge and assurance on programme and project risk assessments, ensuring effective controls, mitigations and governance arrangements are in place.\n, • Support investment, business case and mobilisation activities through independent risk assessment and challenge.\nRisk Advocacy\n\n, • Act as a senior and knowledgeable Subject Matter Expert on change risk management, promoting a positive and proactive risk culture across the organisation.\n, • Build and maintain strong relationships with Programme Managers, Project Managers, PMO colleagues, change sponsors and risk champions to promote consistent application of risk management practices.\n, • Support the embedding and communication of the Three Lines of Defence model across change delivery.\n, • Promote effective dissemination and understanding of risk to support continuous improvement across the change portfolio.\n ...

Customer Service Specialist\n Location: Bedford (Office-Based)Hours: shifts of 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm, 10am-6pm or 11am-7pm, 5 days per week including 2 Saturdays per monthPay: £13.54 per hourContract: Ongoing Temporary AssignmentStart Date: Immediate Start Available About the Role\n We are looking for a Customer Service Specialist to join a busy customer service team within a large, well-established organisation. You'll support customers with booking and appointment queries while helping the team manage a high volume of enquiries. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Respond to customer enquiries via phone and email.\n, • Handle calls regarding outstanding appointments and bookings.\n, • Resolve queries efficiently and professionally.\n, • Complete associated administrative tasks accurately.\n, • Work across multiple systems while managing a busy workload.\nAbout You\n\n, • Previous customer service experience.\n, • Strong administration and IT skills.\n, • Excellent communication and attention to detail.\n, • Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.\n\n \n Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment. \n \n Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. \n Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.

Join a respected engineering organisation and accelerate your HR Business Partner career while supporting exciting transformation initiatives. \n \n HR Business Partner (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract) \n Salary: Up to £45,000 \n Location: Bedford (Office-based) \n Hours: 38 hours per week \n \n Are you an ambitious HR Business Partner looking to further develop your business partnering skills while gaining valuable exposure to organisational change and transformation? \n We're recruiting exclusively on behalf of a highly respected engineering organisation with a global client base, offering an exciting 12-month fixed-term opportunity for an HR professional looking to broaden their experience within a collaborative and evolving business. \n Working closely with an experienced Head of HR, you'll support managers across the business, helping to deliver key people initiatives, build management capability and play an important role in supporting change programmes. \n \n The Role \n Reporting to the Head of HR, you'll provide both operational and strategic HR support across a broad range of people matters, including: \n \n\n • Partnering with managers to provide expert HR advice across the employee lifecycle\n, • Supporting organisational change and transformation initiatives\n, • Coaching managers to build confidence and capability\n, • Managing a range of employee relations cases\n, • Supporting performance management, talent development and succession planning\n, • Analysing HR data to identify trends and recommend improvements\n, • Assisting with policy development and ensuring compliance with UK employment legislation\n, • Building strong relationships with managers and stakeholders across the business\n, • Supporting wider HR projects as the business continues to evolve\n\n \n About You \n We're looking for an enthusiastic and commercially minded HR professional who is keen to continue developing as a Business Partner. \n You'll ideally have: \n\n • Around 1–2 years' experience as a HR Business Partner, or experience in a Senior HR Advisor or Junior HRBP role with genuine business partnering responsibilities\n, • Experience supporting organisational change, transformation or business improvement projects\n, • A background working within a business that has experienced growth, restructuring or significant organisational change\n, • Strong employee relations experience with confidence advising managers on a wide range of HR matters\n, • A sound understanding of UK employment legislation and its practical application\n, • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships\n, • A proactive, pragmatic approach and a genuine desire to continue developing your HR Business Partner career\n, • CIPD Level 5 or Level 7 qualification (or equivalent experience) would be advantageous\n\n \n What's on Offer? \n \n\n • 12-month fixed-term contract\n, • Salary up to £45,000\n, • 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing with service)\n, • Private healthcare\n, • Company pension scheme\n, • Employee Assistance Programme\n, • Free on-site parking\n, • The opportunity to work alongside an experienced Head of HR, gaining exposure to business transformation, organisational development and strategic HR initiatives\n, • A supportive environment where you'll be encouraged to build on your HR Business Partner experience\n\n \n Please note that the successful candidate must be able to satisfy security clearance requirements, including five years continuous UK residency in the UK. \n \n If you're looking for an opportunity to build on your HR Business Partner experience, contribute to meaningful change programmes and continue developing your career within a successful engineering business, we'd love to hear from you.

Location: Bedford \n Salary: Up to £55,000+ Benefits \n We are recruiting for this highly regarded IFA practice who are looking to expand their paraplanning team. The paraplanner has the responsibility of being the key cog in the report writing process of the the firm and you will be responsible for the quality of the reports that go to the advisers \n As a paraplanner you would: \n\n • Liaise with various providers, gathering and correlating plan / policy information and ensuring a smooth and timely business process\n, • Managing and maintaining a precise record of pipeline and submitted business in order to be able to update clients and Adviser accordingly\n, • Collate and evaluate client policy/investment/pension\n, • Writing suitability reports\n, • Researching products and funds using software such as Select A Pension, FE Analytics and Defaqto\n, • Create and maintain client files and enter details onto back-office database\n, • Liaise with Trainee Paraplanners\n, • Submitting Business on internal and external systems\n, • Create and maintain client files and enter details onto back office database\n, • Submitting Business on internal and external systems\n, • Prepare paperwork\n, • New business processing and submission to Business Quality\n, • Liaise with a range of stakeholders from compliance department to various external providers\n, • Develop a broad knowledge of financial products including both individual and employer pension knowledge, investments, and protection products\n\n This is an excellent opportunity for the right person to make an impact on this highly reputable employer. Lots of scope to develop your career with this very attractive employer.

Macildowie Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics \n Buyer – Up to £38,000 Per Annum – Bedford \n Monday – Friday, 8am – 4:30pm – Permanent \n Macildowie Procurement has exclusively partnered with a reputable and global manufacturing business based in Bedford to recruit a Buyer. \n The key objectives are to operate in a transactional and reactive environment, supporting the Senior Buyer and leading with the day-to-day procurement duties. \n Carrying out duties such as raising PO's, forecasting, on-boarding new suppliers and ensuring that suppliers are compliant. \n Main Responsibilities \n\n • Ensure stock availability aligns with the production schedule.\n, • Build and maintain effective working relationships with both internal teams and external stakeholders.\n, • Assist in future demand planning based on seasonal activities.\n, • Provide input on projected inventory and availability levels, raising alerts for potential issues.\n, • Ensure accurate visibility on planned product arrivals for assigned SKUs.\n, • Manage and conduct tendering processes.\n, • Raise routine purchase orders for production stock and ad hoc requirements, focusing on best quality, price, and delivery.\n, • Review stock shortage reports and complete necessary actions to avoid production shortages, including communication with vendors, production and the warehouse.\n, • Manage freight and monitor/expedite order deliveries, reporting any supplier delivery issues.\n, • Maintain and optimise the purchasing relationship with suppliers, ensuring materials meet specified cost, quality, and delivery targets.\n\n The Candidate \n\n • Previous experience operating in a Buyer, Purchasing or Supply Chain position.\n, • Able to travel to Bedford.\n, • Proficient user of Microsoft Office including Excel.\n, • Excellent communication skills.\n\n Benefits \n\n • Company bonus scheme.\n, • 25 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays.\n, • Excellent progression development opportunities.\n\n The first stage of the application process is to apply online. If you would like any more information about this vacancy before applying, please get in touch with Tom Whitsey.

HR Assistant \n Bedford \n £29,000 - £32,000 depending on experience, plus excellent benefits \n 8 Month contract initially \n Hybrid - 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home. \n \n \n As key member of the HR Shared Services team, you'll deliver a high-quality, customer-focused experience across the full employee lifecycle. Utilising People systems to provide fast, effective support and clear guidance to employees, leaders and candidates. \n \n \n\n • Manage and prioritise HR requests, ensuring efficient delivery in line with KPIs, processes, and procedures.\n, • Provide high-quality, customer-focused support via a ticketing system, handling queries and offering guidance across a wide range of HR activities.\n, • Support onboarding processes, including issuing contracts and assisting the Talent team as required.\n, • Coordinate pre-employment screening.\n, • Administer leaver processes.\n, • Process employee lifecycle changes within the system.\n, • Act as the first point of contact for HR queries.\n, • Coach managers on employee relations documentation.\n, • Manage employment references.\n, • Produce and support HR reporting requests in line with GDPR requirements.\n, • Maintain accurate employee data.\n\n \n \n What are we looking for? \n \n Skills/Experience: \n \n\n • Experience in a HR Shared Service environment\n, • Exemplary customer service skills\n, • Experience in working with all levels of leadership\n, • Sound knowledge of GDPR requirements\n, • Excellent communication skills\n\n Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment. \n \n Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. \n Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.

Are you an experienced Class 2 Driver ready for your next move? Looking for a role that gives you steady work, job security and something you can count on? Would you like to work with a team that invests in its people, supports you day to day and gets it right? If so, we have a great opportunity for you! \n \n Here at GXO Logistics, we are looking for a HGV Class 2 Drivers to join our team in Bedford for our customer, a British retailer, WHSmith. \n \n You will be working on a full-time, permanent basis, on an ‘any 5 days from 7’ pattern, with start time window of 12:00 to 18:00, contracted to 45 hours per week. \n \n Pay, benefits and more: \n \n\n • An annual salary of £43,495.00\n, • Driver bonus of up to £450 per month (T&Cs apply)\n, • Overtime pay at time and a third (applicable of 45 hours)\n, • 33 days of annual leave (included Bank Holidays)\n, • Flexible dental insurance plans\n, • Company sponsored pension scheme\n, • 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and fully comprehensive employee assistance programme\n, • Access to our MyBenefits platform, offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!\n, • Admission to GXO University, our online learning platform enabling you to achieve your career aspirations!\n\n \n What you will do on a typical day: \n \n\n • Carry out multidrop deliveries to retail spaces while collecting returns from stores in line with operational requirements\n, • Handle both palletised goods and cages, ensuring safe and efficient loading and unloading procedures\n, • Maintain clear communication with the Depot Transport Office regarding any issues and deliver exemplary customer service by being polite and courteous at all times\n, • Operate company vehicles in a safe, legal, and efficient manner??????? while ensuring required documents are completed accurately and on time\n\n \n What you need to succeed at GXO: \n \n\n • Previous experience driving Class 2 vehicles is essential\n, • Full UK driving licence with category C+E entitlement\n, • Valid Driver Qualification and Digital Tachograph Cards\n, • No more than 6 current penalty points\n, • DR, DG, DD, BA, CD, AC, LC or TT99 endorsements\n\n \n We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains. \n GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities. \n \n The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement

ReceptionistLocation: Bedford Heights, MK41 7BJHours of work: Monday - Friday (9am to 5pm or similar)Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until end of March 2027 \n \n Are you a people-focused professional with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service? bpha is seeking a confident and organised Receptionist to be the welcoming face of our Bedford Heights office. \n \n As our Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for visitors, customers, and deliveries. You'll play a key role in creating a positive and professional impression of bpha while supporting our internal teams with a range of business services. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n · Welcome and assist all visitors and customers, ensuring health and safety procedures are followed. \n · Handle queries with empathy and professionalism, redirecting or following up as needed. \n · Provide business support services including managing room bookings, administering gift voucher requests, reprographics, and other administrative tasks. \n · Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence and support purchasing processes. \n · Assist with document management tasks such as scanning, indexing, and redacting. \n \n What We're Looking For \n Essential Skills & Attributes: \n · Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. \n · Strong active listening and empathy. \n · Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel. \n · High attention to detail and problem-solving ability. \n · Ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines independently. \n · Calm under pressure and collaborative team player. \n · Flexible, adaptable, and proactive. \n · Natural ability to establish credibility with customers by communicating knowledge clearly and independently. \n Experience: \n · Previous experience in a customer-focused role. \n · Experience building relationships with stakeholders. \n · Teamwork to achieve shared goals. \n Desirable: \n · Experience as a receptionist. \n · Familiarity with CRM systems. \n · First Aid qualification or willingness to train. \n \n Our Values \n At bpha, our values are at the heart of everything we do: \n · We take responsibility: We do what we say and are accountable for our actions. \n · We show empathy: We respect and listen to every colleague and customer. \n · We are better together: We value diversity and achieve more as one team. \n · We are ambitious: We strive for excellence and make a positive difference. \n \n Please note that that bpha reserves the right to close applications early upon identification of a suitable candidate so early applications are encouraged. \n

Procurement Manager \n Bedford \n Office-Based | 40 Hours per Week \n £45,000 - £55,000 \n \n Rise10 Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a well-established multidisciplinary construction services and electrical contracting business to recruit an experienced Procurement Manager. \n This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation that delivers projects across construction, engineering, commercial fit-out, refurbishment, electrical, AV and data services. \n You'll play a key role in shaping the company's procurement strategy, managing supplier relationships, driving commercial value, and supporting the successful delivery of projects across the business. \n If you're a commercially minded procurement professional who enjoys improving processes, negotiating with suppliers, and influencing business performance, we'd love to hear from you. \n The Role \n Reporting into senior management, you will take ownership of procurement and supply chain activities across the business, ensuring goods, services and subcontract support are sourced efficiently, competitively and in line with company governance. \n\n • Developing and implementing the company's procurement strategy in line with business objectives.\n, • Managing relationships with suppliers, brokers and subcontractors to achieve the best commercial outcomes.\n, • Negotiating pricing, contractual terms and supplier agreements.\n, • Analysing procurement spend to identify opportunities for cost savings and improved efficiencies.\n, • Working closely with estimating and operational teams to support accurate and competitive project pricing.\n, • Monitoring supplier performance against quality, cost, delivery and service KPIs.\n, • Managing supplier onboarding and compliance within the company's supplier assurance framework.\n, • Ensuring procurement activities comply with internal procedures and ISO management systems.\n, • Identifying procurement risks and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.\n, • Driving continuous improvement through process optimisation, reporting and system enhancements.\n, • Maintaining accurate procurement records and reporting for audit and governance purposes.\n\n About You \n\n • Proven experience in a Procurement Manager, Procurement, Supply Chain or Commercial role.\n, • Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.\n, • Experience managing national supplier networks and/or broker relationships.\n, • Excellent commercial awareness with strong analytical and cost management skills.\n, • Experience developing or implementing procurement processes and frameworks.\n, • Good understanding of supplier compliance, governance and assurance requirements.\n, • Strong Microsoft Office 365 skills, particularly Excel and SharePoint.\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.\n, • A proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset.\n, • Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.\n\n What's On Offer \n\n • £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience\n, • Private healthcare (following successful probation)\n, • Group Life Assurance (3x annual salary following successful probation)\n, • Company pension\n, • Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities\n, • Opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing business\n\n If you're an experienced procurement professional looking to join a business where you can influence strategy, drive improvements and play a key role in commercial success, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Now! \n

Are you a driven Conveyancing Assistant with a minimum of 1 years’ experience in the legal sector, looking for a new challenge with a prestigious Legal 500 firm? This is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate your outstanding administrative and organisational skills within a respected Firm where your contributions will be valued. A solid understanding of the conveyancing process is essential, as well as the ability to manage multiple tasks and excel in a fast-paced environment.The Firm: Our esteemed Legal 500 client is a full-service practice with a nationwide presence recognised for providing high quality legal advice to private and commercial clients. With client care at their core, the Firm comprises specialists with diverse expertise, drawn from top-tier UK firms, ensuring clients receive the highest quality advice. Understanding the intricacies of business, with many team members boasting hands-on experience in multi-million-pound companies, providing invaluable foresight and risk management skills.What will be expected from you as a Conveyancing Assistant:\n\n • Handling inquiries from clients, solicitors, lenders, and estate agents.\n, • Providing clients with updates and tracking the progress of matters\n, • Opening and closing files within the case management system.\n, • Ensuring compliance with AML, quality standards, and SRA and CQS regulations.\n, • Performing general administrative duties.\n, • Preparing and submitting client quotes and drafting completion statements.\n, • Reviewing mortgage offers and drafting reports under supervision.\n, • Conducting online searches\n, • Familiarity with leasehold transactions\n, • Ability to prepare apportionment statements for leasehold properties.\n, • Reviewing and reporting on searches with guidance\n, • Progressing towards checking freehold titles and raising inquiries with supervision\n, • Using the Land Registry portal to submit registrations, respond to requisitions, and order official copies, leases, and title plans\n, • Calculating Stamp Duty Land Tax and submitting applications.\n, • Preparing and submitting invoices, receipts, and payments to the finance department.\n, • Providing occasional reception coverage.\nIs this Conveyancing Assistant position for you: \n\n, • A solid understanding of the daily functions of a legal office\n, • Strong computer skills, particularly in Word, Excel, and Outlook\n, • Familiarity with case management software\n, • Proficiency in English language\n, • Keen attention to detail\nIn return for your hard work and dedication the Firm offer a competitive benefits package to include, target related bonuses, training and development opportunities along with many other impressive incentives! Vacancy Reference Number: 36788PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing construction business for an organised and detail-oriented Accounts Administrator to join their busy Accounts & Procurement team. \n This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills who is looking to develop a career within accounts and finance administration. Working closely with the wider Accounts team, you'll provide essential administrative support while delivering excellent customer service to customers, suppliers and colleagues. \n If you're organised, proactive and enjoy working in a fast-paced office environment, we'd love to hear from you. Benefits for an Accounts Administrator:\n\n • £27,000 annual salary.\n, • 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.\n, • Annual profit-related bonus scheme.\n, • Company pension scheme.\n, • Career progression opportunities.\n, • Free on-site parking.\n, • Access to on-site gym facilities.\n, • Regular company and team-building events.\nKey Responsibilities for an Accounts Administrator:\n\n, • Manage incoming telephone calls and direct enquiries to the appropriate department.\n, • Speak with customers, clients and suppliers to resolve queries professionally.\n, • Complete accurate data entry and maintain records, documents and spreadsheets.\n, • Email, scan, file and distribute correspondence.\n, • Reconcile invoices and support finance administration tasks.\n, • Assist with general administrative duties within the Accounts & Procurement Department.\n, • Maintain accurate filing systems and company records.\n, • Process and maintain administrative and financial information within company systems.\n, • Support the wider team to meet deadlines and ensure work is completed accurately and efficiently.\nKey Skills for an Accounts Administrator:\n\n, • Previous administration experience.\n, • An interest in developing a career within accounts and finance.\n, • Strong data entry skills with excellent attention to detail.\n, • Confident working with numbers and financial information.\n, • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.\n, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.\n, • Strong organisational and time management skills.\n, • Ability to multitask and prioritise workloads in a busy office environment.\n, • Professional and confident telephone manner.\n, • Positive, proactive and team-oriented approach.\n\n If you are interested in this role, please apply here!

Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive | Bedford MK40 1HA | Full Time, Hybrid Working (3 days office / 2 days home) | £45,000 - £62,000 per annumOur client is a family-run firm based in Bedford, established in 1975. The firm has a strong and long-standing Private Client department specialising in Wills, Probate, LPAs, Trusts, and Estate Planning. The business is built on delivering a personal, client-focused service where individuals are treated with care and respect.The RoleYou will join the Private Client team during a period of organic growth and take on a varied and engaging caseload. The role covers the full spectrum of private client work, including wills, probate, LPAs, trusts, tax planning, and estate administration. You will manage both new and existing client matters and provide expert legal advice during sensitive life events.Key responsibilities:Fee earning across all private client mattersManaging wills, probate, LPAs, trusts, and estate planning casesHandling new and existing client instructionsRunning your own caseload independentlyCommunicating with clients and professionals throughout case progressionProviding clear and empathetic legal adviceRequirementsEssentialQualified Solicitor or Legal ExecutiveMinimum 2+ years PQEProven fee-earning experienceAbility to manage a full caseload independentlyStrong client communication skillsDesirablePrevious experience in a Private Client departmentExposure to probate-heavy caseloadsExperience dealing with sensitive client mattersWhats In It For YouSalary £45,000 £62,000 depending on experienceHybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)On-site and free parkingCompany pension schemeOpportunity to join a growing and reputable Private Client teamExposure to complex and high-quality private client workSupportive, long-established, family-run firm environmentWhats next? Its easy! Click APPLY now! We cant wait to hear from you!TPBN1_UKTJ

Salary\n \n \n£15.60\n \n \n Qualified PCV Bus Driver – Arbroath and Forfar Depot \n \n We are looking for qualified bus drivers / PCV licence holders to join our Arbroath team. \n \n * Typical annualised earnings of £31,636 based on a basic week of 39 hours \n \n * Guaranteed 39 minimum hours with overtime for those who want to increase their earnings \n \n * Different shift patterns available so you can fit work around your existing commitments \n \n You’ll be one of 136 drivers who transport our fantastic customers safely and comfortably every day to healthcare and employment, to shopping and leisure, and to friends and family. \n \n Aside from the satisfaction of being a key worker in your community, there’s loads of reasons for you to join the Stagecoach East Scotland team… \n \n \n * Great benefits including a generous company pension scheme, 34 days holiday, free travel for you and a companion, free financial education, and affordable loans, and finally a range of money-saving opportunities including discounts on holidays and retail, cinema outings, dental insurance, vehicle breakdown cover and hotels and attractions \n \n * Free travel for you and a companion on our buses – so on your days off you can be off shopping without worrying about parking the car, or heading off for a day in the city or by the seaside without worrying about the cost of fuel \n \n * Plenty of job security from being a key worker at the heart of our communities, where we always need great people behind the wheel \n \n * UK-wide opportunities whereby if you’re moving out of choice or circumstance, as we run bus companies across the UK, you can transfer to a new location \n \n * Career development including our Trade Up scheme for drivers who want to move into engineering, promotion opportunities to Lead Driver, Inspector, Controller and Driving Instructor, and routes into management and leadership for those who want that \n \n * Secondment opportunities to work elsewhere in the business – either on big events like Silverstone and Cheltenham Festival, or into our head office support functions \n \n * An employee assistance programme to support health and wellbeing through a confidential service available 24 hours a day which provides specialist guidance and assistance on a range of personal and work-related issues, from dealing with stress and anxiety to managing financial, marital or legal issues. Face-to-face counselling sessions are also offered, alongside telephone and online support. \n \n * A great working environment with loads of opportunity to make new friends from a bunch of great workmates, managers who work hard to create great places to work, and employee networks building inclusive environments for women, veterans, carers, multicultural and LGBTQ+ colleagues \n \n \n The recruitment process is simple – you apply with your CV, we’ll have a good read then get you in for an interview and a bus drive, and that’s it! \n \n There are a few of things we need from you: \n \n * You need to have a PCV licence, and no more than 6 penalty points \n * You need to want to deliver great customer service \n * You need to have a patient, safe and courteous approach to driving \n \n So if that’s you, and you like what we’re offering, then apply below! \n \n Stagecoach workplace culture is one where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences our people bring to the business are celebrated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of background, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age. \n Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age. \n Location: \n Stagecoach Arbroath Depot Elliot Industrial Estate, Peasiehill Rd Arbroath DD11 2NJ

Senior Sales & Events Co-Ordinator - Kents Hill Park, Milton Keynes | Full-Time / Permanent£14.29 + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.We are looking for a Senior Sales & Events Co-ordinator, to come on board at Kents Hill Park, part of The Venues Collection.Your role will be:To lead the training and development of all new team members to ensure they are achieving the company standard for performance within probation period.To support the Sales Office Manager daily to achieve the venue targets and provide support to the team.To work with the Sales Office Manager to delivery monthly financial results in line with budget through strategic planning of rates and diary optimisation using the tools available.To support the Sales Office Manager in the creation and completion of weekly & monthly reports/task such as forecasting & business review packs.To ensure all electronic enquiries are responded to within the agree response times and to work with the E-sales co-ordinator to maximise conversion.To produce the rate strategy for M&E in accordance with the venue's budget expectations.To handle reservations for bedrooms for both event and transient guestsTo attend all mandatory and job specific trainingTo consistently supplying the highest possible levels of customer care and service in the lead up and during the events process.To positively approach all sales opportunities to maximise sales and revenue by yielding the business to achieve the venue's sales plan.To respond to any customer enquiry within the guidelines set by the venue.To exercise efficient diary management to manage the yield within the conference office.Develop and maintain sales information through Opera following the Company guidelines.To attend any communication/ operational meetings where appropriate to represent the sales department.To support the invoicing process, ensuring all conference bills are produced correctly and in a timely manner.To support the Director of Sales/Sales Manager with new business leads and supporting client events where necessary.To be fully engaged with the customers and are building and maintaining relationships with key accounts.To be aware of the services and facilities offered by the competitor hotels to promote your hotel to its full potential.To comply with all health and safety legislation and actively get involved with reporting issues and training others.To be fully aware of the Accident & Maintenance and Fire safety procedures for your department and the wider venue.To support the wider Operations Team where necessary and any reasonable ad hoc tasks requested to action by an HOD or the Hotel Manager.BenefitsMedicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare checkExclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema ticketsHealth & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and ExpediaShopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping CardsMeals on dutyVodaphone discountsPension scheme and Life AssuranceEmployee Assistance Programme23 days + BH's and additional day off for your birthday2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year backCompetitive and supportive family benefitsDay off for baby's first birthdayHoliday purchase schemeOn-going training & development and career pathwaysProfessional subscriptions paidFinancial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance productsGreat things happen when people get together in our spaces to meet and spaces to sleep at Kents Hill Park. From conferences, meetings, training, and every business event in between our venue provides an informal atmosphere where you and our guests can be themselves.We combine our spaces with a bigger family. Kents Hill Park is part of The Venues Collection - a division of Compass Group UK & Ireland, the market leader in contract catering & support services.Part of Compass Group UK&I, we are a grouping of seven easily accessible event spaces with hotel-like residential and leisure facilities, which all sit under the brand name The Venues Collection. Located across the UK, our venues all feature stylish and individual event spaces, including both contemporary and historic meeting areas. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.Job Reference: com/2905/97327001/52732960/SU #Venues CollectionCompass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!TPBN1_UKTJ

Salary\n \n \n£15.60 per hour\n \n \n Trainee Bus Driver – Arbroath Depot \n \n Stagecoach are looking for trainee bus drivers to join our Arbroath team. \n • Get paid to train and zero training costs as not only will you be earning from day one, we’ll also pay for all of your training costs to achieve a recognised national qualification in Passenger Transport and your PCV licence, worth around £4,000 \n • Typical annualised earnings after training of £30,420 based on a basic week of 39 hours \n You’ll be one of 136 drivers who transport our fantastic customers safely and comfortably every day to healthcare and employment, to shopping and leisure, and to friends and family. \n Aside from the satisfaction of being a key worker in your community, there’s loads of reasons for you to join the Stagecoach East Scotland team… \n \n • Great benefits including a generous company pension scheme, 34 days holiday, free travel for you and a companion, free financial education and affordable loans, and finally a range of money-saving opportunities including discounts on holidays and retail, cinema outings, dental insurance, vehicle breakdown cover and hotels and attractions \n • Free travel for you and a companion on our buses – so on your days off you can be off shopping without worrying about parking the car, or heading off for a day in the city or by the seaside without worrying about the cost of fuel \n • Guaranteed 39 minimum hours with overtime for those who want to increase their earnings \n • Plenty of job security from being a key worker at the heart of our communities, where we always need great people behind the wheel \n • UK-wide opportunities whereby if you’re moving out of choice or circumstance, as we run bus companies across the UK, you can transfer to a new location \n • Supportive and high quality training from some of the best (and nicest!) driving instructors and training managers in the industry – we’ll teach you everything you need to know about our routes, our vehicles, our tickets and more \n • Career development including our Trade Up scheme for drivers who want to move into engineering, promotion opportunities to Lead Driver, Inspector, Controller and Driving Instructor, and routes into management and leadership for those who want that \n • Secondment opportunities to work elsewhere in the business – either on big events like Silverstone and Cheltenham Festival, or into our head office support functions \n • An employee assistance programme to support health and wellbeing through a confidential service available 24 hours a day which provides specialist guidance and assistance on a range of personal and work-related issues, from dealing with stress and anxiety to managing financial, marital or legal issues. Face-to-face counselling sessions are also offered, alongside telephone and online support. \n • A great working environment with loads of opportunity to make new friends from a bunch of great workmates, managers who work hard to create great places to work, and employee networks building inclusive environments for women, veterans, carers, multicultural and LGBTQ+ colleagues \n \n The recruitment process is simple – you apply online, we’ll get you in for an interview and to see the depot, and that’s it! \n It doesn’t matter if you’re working in customer service, retail, hospitality or in a warehouse or factory, the only things we need are… \n • You need to be 18 years old and hold a driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points \n • Must have a minimum of 6 months driving experience in the UK \n • You need to want to deliver great customer service \n • You need to have a patient, safe and courteous approach to driving \n So if that’s you, and you like what we’re offering, then apply below! \n Stagecoach workplace culture is one where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences our people bring to the business are celebrated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of background, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age. \n Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age. \n Location: \n Stagecoach Arbroath Depot Elliot Industrial Estate, Peasiehill Rd Arbroath DD11 2NJ

My client is a pioneering Automation company that is family-run and has over 50 years of industry experience. They are a global leader who specialise in the design and manufacture of automated bespoke equipment and machinery by providing the cleanest, safest, and most reliable systems. If youre looking for stability and a company in which to continue your career growth, then look no further!Company motto Recruit for Aptitude and Train for Skills.The Production Engineers role will work across a wide range of faculties within the business. The successful applicant will be involved in a number of tasks across a range of design and office software. You will collaborate with the factory floor to ensure development and upkeep of manufacturing design standards, as well as support R&D with New Product Introduction (NPI), and provide technical support for sales and purchasing, and resolve supplier and customer requests.What we would like from the Production Engineer:Relevant Degree/HND/Apprenticeship in Design, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline3D CAD experience essential, familiarity with SolidWorks particularly beneficialExperience in designing sheet metal and structural steelwork is advantageousFirst-hand knowledge of fabrication processes is favourable, primarily sheet metal forming, CNC machiningPractical knowledge of ERP or MRP systemsWhat we offer the Production Engineer:Salary paying up to £32,000 doe22 days Annual Leave 8 Bank Holidays (rising to 25 after 3 years service)Competitive pension schemeOccupational Health Scheme for long-term employeesLots of career progression availableIf this role as a Production Engineer sounds of interest, please dont hesitate to get in touch.Click to apply or contact Luke Tanner at Orion RecruitmentINDENGTPBN1_UKTJ

Head of Design (Structural Steel)£85,000 - £90,000 + Rapidly Growing Business + Leadership + Autonomy + Responsibility + BenefitsBedfordAre you a Design Manager, Head of Design or similar from a Structural Steel background looking for a senior position where you will enable the next stage of growth in a role that grants responsibility, autonomy and recognition for your achievements?In this role you will be reporting into the Directors and be ultimately responsible that designs are completed in a timely manner whilst leading a small team of three Design Engineers. This will involve working with in-house project managers and main contractors on variety of projects within the Residential, Logistics and Commercial sectors.This company have doubled their turnover in the last two years and are on track to do the same. They provide and unique turn-key solution to Structural Steel with the ability to fabricate, design, manage projects and complete site installation. They work with main contractors such as Vinci, GallifordTry and Berkeley Group.This role would suit an ambitious Design Manager or Head of Design from a Structural Steel background looking to make a real impact in an important role that grants autonomy and recognition for your achievements.The Role:Managing a small team of Design Engineers and 3D CAD DesignersEnsuring deadlines are hit and projects are on timeChecking design work and providing training & guidance to the teamLiasing with internal Project Manager and Blue-Client end clientsMonday - Friday, Office based, 8:30am - 5pm (4pm finish on Friday)The Person:Design Manager, Head of Design or similarStructural Steel backgroundKnowledge of Advanced Steel or TeklaJob Reference: BBBH 25912aKeywords: Design, Manager, Steel, Fabrication, Construction, Contractor, Residential, Built, Environment, Commercial, Tekla, 3D, CAD, Structural, Advanced Steel, Designer, Management, Leadership, Director, Steelstock, Leighton Buzzard, Milton Keynes, Luton, BedfordIf you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.TPBN1_UKTJ

Project Coordinator Location: Bedford (Full-Time, Office Based) Salary: £30,000£35,000 (DOE) About the Company Our client is a well-established and growing engineering and manufacturing business that delivers bespoke, high-specification products for projects across the UK. Working with customers in highly regulated sectors, they have built an excellent reputation for quality, innovation and customer service. Due to continued growth and a strong order book, they are looking to recruit a Project Coordinator to join their busy Projects team. The Role This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Coordinator who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. As the Project Coordinator, you will take ownership of multiple live projects, ensuring information flows efficiently between customers, design, manufacturing and suppliers while maintaining excellent customer service throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities • Coordinate multiple projects from order through to completion., • Review project information received from the sales team and support the design team with the production of manufacturing drawings and schedules., • Maintain accurate project documentation, including drawings, specifications and customer communications., • Monitor project programmes and prov...

Senior Town Planner Location: Bedford (Hybrid Working Available) Salary: Negotiable (DOE) Hours: Full-Time, Permanent Due to continued growth, my client is a Senior Town Planner to join their planning team in Bedford. This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your career, working on a diverse range of projects while contributing to the growth and success of our thriving office. Who we're looking for: ·Experience in either public or private sectors (private or public sector) ·Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline (MRTPI or working towards is desirable) ·Strong understanding of the UK planning system and a broad range of planning issues ·Ability to manage and prioritise projects effectively, delivering high standards of work What you'll be doing: As a Senior Planner, you will work closely with senior colleagues while also taking ownership of smaller projects, depending on experience. Your role will involve: ·Providing commercial planning advice to a range of clients ·Preparing high-quality planning reports and submissions ·Managing and liaising with technical consultants as part of wider project teams ·Building and maintaining strong client relationships through networking and repeat business ·Engaging proactively with local planning authorities and key stakeholders ·Representing clients' commercial interests thr...

Our clients is a leading distributor of acoustic control products, and are urgently seeking an Acoustics Technical Support Engineer to work from their office near Bedford. You need to be degree qualified with a BSc minimum in Acoustics or closely related field, have previous working experience in a technical role in acoustics, have high IT proficiency skills and be an excellent communicator. Duties- Providing technical guidance and support to the sales team on acoustic products. Liaising with clients and company contacts. Working closely with design team. Inputting into product development work. Conducting field work and helping set up equipment. Maintaining awareness of the company product range and new lines of dust and noise control. This is a fantastically varied role, with a mixture of product design work and technical support duties. With a balance of technical work and client-facing aspects of the role, you will be able to develop your skills across all areas of the business. On offer is a competitive salary, excellent career prospects, and a flexible working environment. Interested in this or other roles in Acoustics please do not hesitate to contact Amir Gharaati from Penguin Recruitment. We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position...

Ecologist Location: Bedfordshire / Cambridge / Ipswich / Oxford (hybrid working - multiple locations considered) Salary: £35,000 - £70,000 (roles at different levels of seniority available) Are you an Ecologist looking to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects while developing your career in a supportive and growing environmental team? We're looking for Ecologists at all levels, from experienced Field Ecologists through to Senior, Principal and Lead Ecologists, to join a leading infrastructure business delivering highways and environmental projects across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a growing in-house ecology team, working alongside design, construction and operational teams to ensure ecological constraints are effectively managed while identifying opportunities to enhance biodiversity. The Role You'll be involved in a varied mix of field and office-based work, supporting projects from planning through to delivery. Your responsibilities will include: Undertaking habitat and protected species surveys Completing UK Habitat Classification and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments Producing high-quality ecological reports and impact assessments Supporting Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) duties Assisting with protected species licensing and mitigation strategies Working closely with multidisciplinary project teams across a div...

Software Engineer - 50K - Bedfordshire - Hybrid, healthcare, 24 days holiday, pensionWe are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Software Engineer to join an award winning international organisation, with a large presence both in the UK and US. They've been established since the 1980s with the UK head office in Bedfordshire. This exciting opportunity will suit a talented Software Engineer who is well versed in the modern languages joining at team of Developers, Business Analysts and Testers.They are a big believer in sharing thoughts and encouraging and supporting innovation and creativity. The Software Engineer will also be given the chance to be involved in all aspects of the project process from conception through to completion and launch.The environment is relaxed yet professional, gone are the days of a corporate rigid structure and you will be given flexibility to get the job done!They have a diverse tech stack so experience with an OO language for backend and modern JavaScript framework are the two main criteria. Software Engineer skills Java / PHP / C# (An Object Orientated language) JavaScript / React / Redux RESTful APIs CI/CD pipelines Docker Middleware & Client Facing Web Applications * Microservices and stateless architecture.We are not expecting the Software Engineer to have experience in all the technologies above, just a strong basis knowledge and passion to learn more! You will be a motivated Software Engineer, ...

Software Engineer - 50K - Bedfordshire - Hybrid, healthcare, 24 days holiday, pension We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Software Engineer to join an award winning international organisation, with a large presence both in the UK and US. They've been established since the 1980s with the UK head office in Bedfordshire. This exciting opportunity will suit a talented Software Engineer who is well versed in the modern languages joining at team of Developers, Business Analysts and Testers. They are a big believer in sharing thoughts and encouraging and supporting innovation and creativity. The Software Engineer will also be given the chance to be involved in all aspects of the project process from conception through to completion and launch. The environment is relaxed yet professional, gone are the days of a corporate rigid structure and you will be given flexibility to get the job done! They have a diverse tech stack so experience with an OO language for backend and modern JavaScript framework are the two main criteria. Software Engineer skills • Java / PHP / C# (An Object Orientated language), • JavaScript / React / Redux, • RESTful APIs, • CI/CD pipelines, • Docker, • Middleware & Client Facing Web Applications, • Microservices and stateless architecture. We are not expecting the Software Engineer to have experience in all the technologies above, just a stron...

Procurement Manager Bedford Office-Based | 40 Hours per Week £45,000 - £55,000 Rise10 Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a well-established multidisciplinary construction services and electrical contracting business to recruit an experienced Procurement Manager. The Role

Senior Quantity Surveyor South of England | Office & Site Based Permanent Who are we MCR Property Group is a national real estate investment and development company with offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh. The business focuses on residential and industrial new build alongside the strategic asset management of existing assets, with a current pipeline of approximately 7,000 residential plots and a commercial and industrial portfolio valued in excess of £2 billion. The role With significant expansion planned over the coming years, MCR is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its London-based development team and play a key role in delivering projects across the South of England. Our flagship new build project, based in Bedford, will be the main focal point. As our Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will provide commercial leadership and take responsibility for the financial performance of assigned developments, ensuring projects are procured effectively and delivered on time and within budget. Reporting directly to the Construction Director, Commercial Director and the Board, the role offers a high level of visibility and involvement in strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and presenting monthly commercial reports, cost forecasts and valuations, managing contract and subcontract packages,...

GBR Recruitment Ltd are working in close partnership with a leading direct sales & marketing business (B2C), recruiting for an experienced German Speaking Office Coordinator to join the companies commercial office team, working on a hybrid basis consisting of 3 days in the office & 2 days from home. In this key coordinator role, you will be supporting business leaders in Germany with all administrative tasks (e-mail correspondence, documents, data entry), plus compiling monthly business performance reports, monthly sales results & overall findings from all business sales / marketing activities. Duties: Coordinating the sales leadership & development program Process applications from those wishing to be considered for the leadership & development program, carrying out all administrative tasks Coordinating training programs & events Coordinate employee awards events & compile the details of those who are to be awarded due to their exceptional performance (i.e. top salesperson etc.) Produce sales performance reports & create presentations for the employee awards ceremony Liaise with the German sales team updating them on current business developments & dealing with any queries they may have or any concerns Support the sales team Inform the sales team of any product promotions / new product campaigns Update the intranet with sales reports & performance levels Managing monthly co...

Technical Support Engineer - Bedford Our client is looking to recruit a talented Technical Support Engineer to join their growing specialist engineering team in Bedford. Working within the environmental monitoring and instrumentation sector, you'll provide expert support on industry-leading noise, vibration and air quality monitoring systems, helping customers get the very best from cutting-edge technology. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and innovative business that invests in its people, offering comprehensive training, long-term career development and the chance to work with highly specialised equipment used across a wide range of industries. Why Join? Join a respected and growing engineering business within a specialist industry. Work with cutting-edge monitoring and measurement technology. Receive tailored training and ongoing career development. Genuine opportunities for long-term progression. Be part of a supportive, collaborative and knowledgeable team. Modern office environment with free on-site parking. About You A degree (or equivalent) in Electronics, Electrical, Audio, Acoustical Engineering or Instrumentation, or relevant technical experience. Ideally 2+ years' experience in technical support, field service or a similar engineering role. Experience with scientific, industrial or electronic instrumentation is preferred. Strong fault-finding skills across hardware and software. E...

Permanent role: Quantity Surveyor. Up to £65,000 P.A plus package (DOE) Car allowance / company car CAREER OPPORTUNITY – SALARY UP TO 70K, BEDFORD BASED, QUANTITY SURVEYOR, RESIDENTIAL GROUNDWORKS, MULTIPLE PROJECTS AND CAREER PROGRESSION. An opportunity for an experienced quantity surveyor to join a well – established Groundworks Contractor with a turnover of £40m to help expand the business following sustained growth with multiple projects currently ongoing. DUTIES: • Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and tender documentation. • Monitor project costs, valuations, variations and final accounts. • Provide accurate financial reporting and cost forecasts. • Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and company procedures. • All other daily tasks performed by a quantity surveyor. REQUIREMENTS: • Experience as a quantity surveyor in residential groundworks / infrastructure • Commutable around Bedford area • Degree in Quantity Surveying • Excellent communication, negotiation and organizational skills. • Proficient in Microsoft office and quantity surveying software. REMUNERATION: • Up to £65,000 p.a (DOE) • Car allowance/company car • Paid holidays – 25 days plus BH • Pension scheme • Healthcare Scheme...

Procurement Specialist – 12 month FTC Bedford (Remote, 1 day in office per month) Monday – Friday 37.5 hrs £45,000 We are looking for a proactive and analytical Procurement Specialist to support the delivery of a compliant, value-driven procurement function. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering procurement activities, strengthening governance and compliance, and enhancing the use of data to support decision-making. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a more data-driven approach to procurement, helping to improve value for money, manage risk effectively, and embed best practice across the organisation. Working closely with stakeholders across the business, the Procurement Specialist will provide expert procurement support while promoting social and environmental value. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a procurement or commercial role within a regulated, public sector, housing, or similar environment. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate and support the full procurement lifecycle, from sourcing and tender processes through to contract award and implementation. Ensure all purchasing activities are conducted in line with applicable regulations, organisational procedures, and industry best practices. Act as a trusted advisor to colleagues and stakeholders, providing clear guidance on procurement and commercial matter...

Production Administration Opportunity Barton-le-Clay, Bedfordshire An exciting opportunity has become available for anAdministratorto join a well-established and growing specialist automotive business that works closely with Emergency Services and Government Agencies across the UK. This role offers excellent exposure to administration, logistics, planning and customer service within a fast-paced production environment. The Role You will support the Production Office with a variety of day-to-day tasks, including: • Logistics and vehicle scheduling, • Production planning support, • Customer communication via telephone and email, • Liaising with production staff and other departments, • Procurement and purchasing administration, • Managing aftersales activities, • Booking vehicles on and off site, • General administrative duties, • Using Microsoft Office and bespoke business systems (full training provided)About You We're looking for someone who is: • Well organised and able to prioritise tasks, • Previous administration experinece, • Confident communicating with customers and colleagues, • Professional and friendly on the telephone, • Able to work independently and as part of a team, • Familiar with Microsoft Office applications, • Eager to learn a...

Assistant Finance Manager/Senior Bookkeeper – Central Bedfordshire – Up to £35,000 p.a. Are you looking to join a growing, forward-thinking business? Are you looking for an opportunity where you will have a broad remit and will be given autonomy? Do you enjoy working in a small team where no two days will be the same? Have you used QuickBooks? If so, this could be an ideal opportunity for you. Ives Recruitment Solutions are delighted to have been retained by this innovative, multi-entity, growth business to recruit an Assistant Finance Manager/Senior Bookkeeper to join their team. This is a superb opportunity for the right individual to put their stamp on the role; to improve processes and systems; and to provide robust financial support. As the business grows, there is a tangible opportunity for this role to develop and step up if that is something you would like to do. Based at their Head Office situated in Central Beds, this role will support their highly engaging and supportive Financial Controller with all aspects of financial accounts preparation. You will work closely with the other members of the finance team and be able to work collaboratively. There will also be close working with the management team and CEO as required. Your role will encompass a wide range of financial accounting ...

A high-profile grocery account role managing a major retail customer within a fast-moving fresh category. National Account Manager - Grocery Retail Bedfordshire Permanent Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the office £50,000-£60,000 + up to 20% bonus + £5,700 car allowance + private healthcare The Opportunity This is a strong commercial opportunity with a leading fresh products business, managing a major UK grocery retail account of £40m with potential for the scope to grow further within a key category. You'll take ownership of a significant customer relationship, working closely with the Senior Commercial Manager and wider cross-functional teams to deliver sales, service, product development, range performance and profitable growth. The account is already substantial, with further potential to grow as the customer explores wider opportunities across plants. It's a role for someone who enjoys being close to the customer, close to the detail, and able to turn commercial plans into action. Key Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day relationship with a major UK grocery customer across buying, merchandising, marketing, product development and supply chain contacts. Support account planning, range reviews, promotional activity and trading performance. Work closely with internal teams across technical, procurement, operations, product development and supply chain to deliver customer requir...

Sales & Events Co-Ordinator - Kents Hill Park, Milton Keynes | Full-Time / Maternity Cover Until September 2027 £13.45 + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more. We are looking for a Sales & Events Co-Ordinator, for Kents Hill Park, part of The Venues Collection. Your role will be: • To work closely with the Sales Office Manager and the other sales team members., • To ensure the potential of the venue is maximised and monthly budget achieved., • To assist in the rate strategy for M&E in accordance with the venue's budget expectations., • To handle reservations for bedrooms for both event and transient guests, • To attend all mandatory and job specific training, • To consistently supplying the highest possible levels of customer care and service in the lead up and during the events process., • To positively approach all sales opportunities to maximise sales and revenue by yielding the business to achieve the venue's sales plan., • To ensure that all sales disciplines and procedures are trained and followed to develop the business., • To respond to any customer enquiry within the guidelines set by the hotel., • To exercise efficient diary management to manage the yield within the c...

Expleo are recruiting for an experienced Project Manager within the area of Connected Services, to join a leading Research and Development Team, for a major automotive manufacturer based in Bedfordshire, on a contract basis. If you have a passion for future vehicle development, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. You will oversee all aspects of the software development lifecycle for connected vehicle services, from inception to deployment. Responsibilities of the Project Manager include: • Conduct kick-off meetings and maintain ongoing collaboration with stakeholders, • Manage highly complex projects, • Introduce project management processes that support the efficient running and delivery of the projects, • Define scope of work, translate business needs to technical requirements and ensure delivery to the necessary quality, • Lead and manage change control and also relationships with upper management Background, skills and experience required for the Project Manager position: • Ideally Engineering or Computer Science Degree qualified, • Strong background within Project Management within the IT Industry, • Managed project delivery, tracking vehicles milestones and project gateways, • A project management accreditation and knowledge of vehicle electrical and electronic architecture is desirable, but not essential, • Competent in Microsoft Office PLEASE NOTE To meet with curr...

Our client is looking for an Operations Manager who will beresponsible for the management of safe, efficient planning, delivery and commercial performance of all jobs and workshop and warehouse activities. Managing the pump and workshop engineers, the office and warehouse employees and ensuring they are trained, certified and capable of delivering the jobs and work undertaken. To improve the commercial performance of engineers and office employees. Look for continuous improvements in work within the team to generate and implement ideas. Job Role Location: The position will be based out of the Maidenhead office Principal Job Role Responsibilities: People • People management including Performance Reviews, 1:2:1s, appraisals and training development, • Foster excellent working relationships across the business to enable a one team culture, • Review all team members and identify potential and work to create on-going Personal Development Plans (PDPs) for progression including succession planning, • Proactively strive to optimise people retention, • Support the creation and on-going continuous improvement of training material, onboarding plans and existing team member refresher training, • Managing the teams training matrix ensuring engineers training is always up to date. Key Role Re...

We are a well established business with a strong history stretching back over 150 years in many industrial sectors. Our business is industrial fasteners and fixing systems. We need a proactive, autonomous Senior Business Development Manager, ideally based in the Midlands or South of the UK to help us continue our aggressive growth plans! BASIC SALARY: £70,000 - £90,000 BENEFITS: · Bonus / Commission · Pension 12% employer contribution · 25 days holiday + stats LOCATION: Field based, occasional visits to our head office in Lincolnshire COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Luton, Watford, Reading, Bristol, Milton Keynes, Oxford, Southampton - or anywhere in between JOB DESCRIPTION: Business Development Manager - Fasteners, Industrial As one of our Senior Business Development Managers your key responsibility is to grow our business in your territory. Reporting directly to the Sales Director (also based in the UK), you will form a crucial part of our sales team. This is a new business focussed role so you will thrive on chasing the sale and then moving to the next opportunity. Your drive will be moving onto the next prospect. As well as this you will also: · Ensure we effectively market map our target customers and industries and maintain CRM system information, so we know our metrics in terms of success · Contribute towards ...

Internal Sales Executive Location: Bedford (Priory Point) Salary: £33,000 basic + bonus + excellent benefits Job Type: Full-time | Temp 2 Perm | Office-based Ready to build a career in sales? We're recruiting on behalf of a successful and growing business looking for an ambitious Internal Sales Executive to join their high-performing commercial team. This isn't an order processing or customer service role. We're looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, following up opportunities and turning enquiries into sales. You'll own your pipeline, negotiate with customers and play a key role in driving revenue. If you're naturally competitive, commercially minded and motivated by winning business, this could be the perfect opportunity. What's in it for you? £33,000 basic salary Annual company bonus STI bonus scheme Private health insurance Company pension Death in service cover 20 days annual leave + bank holidays An additional day's holiday for every year of service (up to 25 days) Flexible Fridays All equipment provided * Genuine career progression within a growing business Working Hours Monday – Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00pm Friday: 8:00am – 4:00pm 30-minute lunch break each day. The Role You'...