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#BelongWithUs Come and join us as a customer focused and results driven Senior Category Manager and be part of a hugely successful and friendly team.The Role: As an Senior Category Manager , you will play a huge part in changing the way we think about our Online, Category, & Multichannel platforms. The Senior Category Manager (Senior Buyer) will lead a small Category team and work collaboratively with all key stakeholders to create and deliver winning category plans (aligned to the corporate strategy). As Senior Category Manager, youll influence and negotiate to ensure we are getting the best deals for our customers and drive the engagement of the branch network and sales teams to deliver the category plan. Youll enjoy a diverse role developing, researching, creating and deploying the category strategy and youll be responsible for creating a Trading Plan that will result in exceeding your targets and winning market share!Key Responsibilities Supply base strategy and management of supplier relationships, to maximise return using joint business planning as a tool to drive growthReviewing and reporting on category performance alongside identification of areas of concern and opportunities to take appropriate actionDevelopment of the factbase on the customer, competitors & market to support development of the category strategySuccessful development and delivery of range reviews & category pricing strategyProduct lifecycle management plans from start to endManagement of accurate product dataNegotiation of supplier trading agreements enhancing stock health and overall cash positionNegotiation of cost prices and trading termsDevelopment of a trading plan to deliver the category financials i.e. budgets /forecasting/COGs/trading accountsRepresentation of the category both cross-functionally and within Highbourne group collaborative relationshipsThis is primarily an on site role with visits to our office, branches & suppliers on a weekly basis.You should be based in the UK within easy reach of our Head Office is based in Crick, Northamptonshire.You: Youll live and breathe our customer-first ethos, with a strategic and proactive approach to Category, Buying, and Trading. Youll enjoy working collaboratively with the wider Multichannel team and youll be committed to acting with integrity and honesty in everything you doSkills and competencies Previous experience of successfully delivering in a rounded category management / senior buyer role driving sales, trading profit (including rebates and TAs), margin rate, return on stock and product availabilityHighly numerate, with an ability to utilise research and insight to understand both customers and the marketDemonstrable experience in category/account growth through critical analysis and opportunity development that incorporates innovation and legislative changesAble to build effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders using influencing, collaboration and negotiation skillsAble to demonstrate your drive, enthusiasm and continuous improvement outlook in order to maximise our commercial successIt is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Builders Merchants, Building Products, Buying Manager, Category Manager, Category Transformation, Change Management, Construction, Digital Transformation, FMCG, Manufacturing, Procurement Manager, Retail, Senior Buyer, Senior Category Manager, Trading ManagerUs: From boilers to bathroom suites, tubing to towel rails and everything in between, City Plumbing has all the products our customers need to complete the job. And we have all you need to build a successful career! Were proud of our reputation for selling quality plumbing and heating products to both trade and retail customers and were super excited about our future. We put our colleagues at the heart of all we do, giving them all the tools they need to be successful, happy and feel rewarded in their career with us.Benefits Package and Cultural Environment: BonusDiscounts, savings and cash back at numerous retailersLife assuranceExtended family policy including maternity, paternity, additional annual leave and moreMental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programme, we look out for each otherComplete induction and a company that lets you grow and encourages developmentFinancial education and loansFlexible working optionsA business striving to create an environment of inclusion so everyone can be their true selfAnd more!#BelongWithUs Were passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. Bring your whole self to work regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We dont want you to fit our culture, we want you to enrich it.We are committed to best practices in recruitment and undertake Basic Criminal Record Disclosures for candidates that are offered employment within our branches that undertake deliveries for British Gas. This check will only be undertaken after the acceptance of an offer of employment.TPBN1_UKTJ

Wedding Conference & Events Coordinator - Sedgebrook Hall, Northampton | Full-Time / Permanent - £28,828 Per AnnumWe're currently recruiting a dedicated Weddings, Conference & Events Co-ordinator at Sedgebrook Hall (The Venues Collection) on a full-time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.As a Weddings, Conference & Events Co-ordinator , you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many moreSave money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many moreQuick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefitsUp to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbusterRegular emails filled with the best discounts and savings availableReceive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brandsUn-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classesYou can share all discounts and offers with your friends and familiesContributory pension schemeGrow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmesHere's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Monday to Friday with occasion al Saturday suited around the business. Working hours, 8 hours a day between 8am & 6pm.Great things happen when people get together in our spaces to meet, spaces to sleep and spaces to celebrate at Sedgebrook Hall. From leisure breaks, weddings and celebrations to 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. Sedgebrook Hall is part of The Venues Collection - a division of Compass Group UK & Ireland, the market leader in contract catering & support services.Your key responsibilities will include:Meet with clients to discuss their wedding vision and preferencesCoordinate and manage all aspects of the wedding planning process, including contract negotiation, and budget managementCreate and maintain detailed timelines and checklists to ensure all tasks are completed on timeCommunicate with the wedding party to ensure they are informed and comfortable with the planHandle any unexpected issues or emergencies that may arise during the planning process.Manage confirmed bookings and co-ordinate information in order to hand over to the operational team.Provide a high level of customer care, ensuring all enquiries are dealt with efficiently and effectively in line with the company guidelines and policies.Ensure the smooth operation of the sales office by defining, documenting, and delivering a professional sales service.You will be required to be pro-active and research past and present companies.Used to handling a high volume of enquiries and dealing with those in a timely manner.Be flexible and dedicated to all types of sales enquiries.Opera S&C experienced preferred but not essentialOur ideal Weddings, Conference & Events Co-ordinator will:You will be passionate about customer service and hospitality with an interest events. You will possess the knowledge of events and sports. A head for figures and commercial awareness.Excellent verbal and communication skills is confident and can make decisionsStrong organisational and administrative skillsConfident and ability to be a team player. Assertive, calm and works well under pressure.Ability to multitask, think fast and to deliver solutions to customer requirementsDiplomatic and discreet and can manage customer feedback and confidently manage complaint handlingA good sense of humour, a Self-starter and ability to motivate othersMotivated by a passion for quality and great service deliveryA "can do "attitude & instils this within the wider teamTo be an excellent ambassador for the businessThis role will involve some weekend working due to the nature of wedding showrounds & appointmentsPart of Compass Group UK&I, we are a grouping of five 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.Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!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, spaces to sleep and spaces to celebrate at Sedgebrook Hall. From leisure breaks, weddings and celebrations to 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. Sedgebrook Hall 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/0307/94216001/52818510/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

Chef Manager - Rugby - £38,000p/a • Free parking on site, • Progressive Contract Caterer with development opportunities, • 5 days over 7, 40 hours, • Daytime and early evening finish shift patterns Our client requires a Chef Manager to run a contract in the provision of high end private education catering. Set up in order to help people meet their full potential, this is a great environment in which to work. They are currently seeking an experienced Head Chef or Chef Manager, preferably with a background in volume education catering, to take up the challenge. Job Description: Working on a 5 days over 7 basis, 40 weeks per year, you will be managing a team of 5 providing high end, quality food to around 60 students. You will be involved in the day to day catering services on site and work with suitable menus that exceed expectations. Alongside this, you will ensure that all health, safety and hygiene standards are met. An experience and knowledge of dietary requirements and allergens is essential. Stock and financial control is also in your remit. Required Experience: You will have experience of the provision of food to similar volume at Head Chef or Chef Manager level in a further education environment, accoladed hotel, or prestige business and industry contract. You will need to demonstrate a record of success and the drive and desire to alway...

Head Chef- Sedgebrook Hall, Northampton Full-Time / Permanent Up to £50k + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more. We're looking for... We're looking for an inspiring Head Chef to lead the kitchen at Sedgebrook Hall , creating exceptional dining experiences while driving innovation and supporting our sustainability goals. Working closely with the General Manager and senior leadership team, you'll lead and develop a passionate kitchen team, maintain the highest food quality and hygiene standards, and play a key role in the continued success of the venue. If you thrive in a busy, well-equipped kitchen and are passionate about delivering memorable food experiences, we'd love to hear from you. We are The Venues Collection The Venues Collection; part of Levy UK & Ireland, is a grouping of five, easily accessible properties located across the UK. With an array of both contemporary and historic meeting spaces, they also cater for every memorable moment: from christenings to birthdays, engagement parties to weddings and anniversaries to celebrations of life. Spaces to Meet, Spaces to Sleep, Spaces to Celebrate. Head Chef- The role Our Head Chef role is a key position in the future development of this exciting business and will be instrumental in achieving our sustainability goals You will work closely with the GM and the senior leadership team, developing an outstanding culinary experience for all guests We are committed to providing first class working conditions and a permanent career, with excellent opportunities to develop and progress within our team. If you have a love of preparing, cooking and presenting food to exceptional standards, enjoy working in a busy and well equipped kitchen, have a real eye for detail, working to the highest standards of food hygiene and understand the importance of working effectively with other departments to deliver great food experiences for our guests, then we may have the job you have been looking for .. What we're looking for You will play a pivotal role in the kitchen and must be quick-thinking, adaptable and calm under pressure. You will be ambitious, confident, and resilient, someone who take a hands-on approach and enjoys leading a talented brigade You will have a real passion for fresh ingredients and enjoy creating stunning dishes time and time again, with a proven track record in high quality environments Confidence is key with the ability to demonstrate your own style with finesse and flair and illustrate how you keep pace with food trends and translate them to exciting and appealing menu and food offers We have a guest first approach and you will showcase how you are able to adapt style to a broad range of experiences You will be commercially minded with evidence of successfully managing costs in line with exceptional delivery and evidence experience of supervising or managing people You will have the experience and confidence to work with online food ordering, food waste management systems, as well as Menu Planning applications. This is not a 9-5 role and you will be expected to work to the business needs during the relevant service periods including weekends. You will also have a proven track record of exemplary food safety and hygiene. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and full company benefits 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a holiday purchase scheme Healthcare & wellbeing: AvivaDigicare, Medicash(dental, optical, therapy treatments) Mental health support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Family benefits :Enhanced maternity, paternity, andadoptionleave.2 days' additional leave after returning from maternity leave, day off for your baby's first birthday, enhanced family leave Perks & discounts: Shopping, entertainment, and travel discounts, 20% off Nuffield Health and 10% off Pure Gym memberships Financial wellbeing: Pension scheme, Life Assurance, preferred rates on salary finance products Development opportunities: Professional subscriptions, ongoing training and structured career pathways Meals on duty included Why Join Us? Levy UK & Ireland is part of Compass Group, the world's largest catering company, and a vibrant leader in hospitality. We believe in celebrating individuality and building inclusive teams where everyone feels they belong. Our diverse team fuels creativity, innovation, and excellence. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, empowering workplace where everyone can thrive. Together, we create unforgettable experiences - and shape the future of hospitality. TPBN1_UKCT

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Head of Finance Business Partnering to lead the finance business partnering function for Children's Services, providing strategic financial leadership across the directorate. Manage, coach and develop a team of five Finance Business Partners, driving

Heads of Finance Business Partnering will work to ensure that finance staff deliver to customers in an efficient manner, within a professional business framework. Job Title: Head of Business Partnering for all Children's services Location: Bexley Council (Typically 2 days in the office per week

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Position: Head of Finance Business Partnering (Interim) Bexley 16 Location:, Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AT Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 6+ Months - typically 2 days in the office per week but varies week on week Working Hours: 36 hours per week Pay Rate: PAY

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In this role, you will be the primary lead for the financial oversight of our Core Functions, responsible for mentoring and developing a high‑performing group of two Senior Finance Business Partners and an Analyst. As a financial technology company moving billions of GBP of customer money in over

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Head of Business Data & Technology Management (MD) - Markets COO, LondonApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: London United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: July 31, 2026 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id: 26979601**Head of Business Dat

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The VP, Learning & Development is a global leadership role responsible for shaping and leading Avalere Health’s learning strategy, enabling colleagues to grow, thrive, and build the capabilities the business needs now and in the future. You can also benefit from continuous opportunities to profess

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As Head of Software Development, you will lead a software engineering practice of more than 300 developers across multiple geographies and help shape its strategic direction. Good understanding of modern software engineering, architecture, cloud platforms, agile delivery and quality practices. You w

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