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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.

Ready to stop pricing projects and start shaping the future of a business? If you're an experienced estimating professional who thrives on leadership, commercial strategy, and driving real change, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.We're looking for a Senior Estimator to take ownership of our clients estimating function, lead a high-performing team, and play a key role in securing and delivering major projects within a specialist manufacturing and security environment.Why You'll Want This Role Lead the estimating function with genuine autonomyInfluence business strategy and commercial decisionsDrive process improvements and best practiceWork on complex, high-value projectsBe recognised as a key member of the leadership teamWhat You'll Be Doing Leading and developing the estimating teamOwning the tender process from enquiry through to submissionDeveloping winning pricing strategiesManaging supplier and subcontractor relationshipsIdentifying commercial and technical risksWorking closely with Sales, Design, Production, and Project teamsWhat We're Looking For Strong estimating experience within construction, manufacturing, engineering, or fabricationPrevious leadership experienceCommercially minded with excellent analytical skillsStrong understanding of UK tendering and construction processesA proactive leader who enjoys improving processes and challenging the status quoThe Bottom Line .... This is more than an estimating role. It's an opportunity to lead, influence, and leave your mark on a growing specialist business.Hit "APPLY NOW"TPBN1_UKTJ

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

Senior Industrial Consultant We’re excited to announce an opportunity for an Industrial Consultant to join our Bedford team. This wil Quest Recruitment is a well-established agency, proudly partnering with local businesses for over 30 years. In response to increasing client demand, we’ve launched a new commercial division—and we’re looking for passionate, driven individuals to help us build on this success. What We Offer: • Clear progression opportunities with comprehensive training, • Your birthday off as an extra day’s holiday, • Annual company events and celebrations, • The freedom to excel in your role and make an impact, • Excellent bonus structure, • Your Role:, • Business Development - Build client relationships & secure new business, • Candidate Sourcing - Headhunt, screen & place top talent, • End-to-End Recruitment - Manage interviews, offers & negotiations, • Sales & Targets - Achieve KPIs & drive revenue About you: • Proven experience in 360 recruitment or sales, • Strong communication & relationship-building skills, • Target-driven with a results-focused mindset, • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment Apply now to take the next step in your career with Quest

Principal Engineer Our client is a well-established engineering and manufacturing organisation specialising in the design, development, and delivery of high-performance solutions for critical infrastructure and industrial applications. As part of its ongoing growth strategy, the company is seeking an experienced Principal Engineer to provide technical leadership, drive innovation, and shape the future direction of its engineering capability. This is a senior leadership position for a highly experienced engineer with extensive expertise in rotating machinery, pumps, and mechanical systems. Reporting to the General Manager, the Principal Engineer will act as a key technical authority within the organisation, influencing product strategy, engineering standards, and technology roadmaps. Responsibilities of the Principal Engineer Lead research and development initiatives to drive innovation, integrate emerging technologies, and support strategic business growth. Enhance project governance and stage-gate processes, including bid/no-bid reviews, lessons learned activities, and continuous improvement programmes. Translate customer specifications and technical requirements into effective product designs, testing procedures, and engineering solutions. Develop and drive product strategy in collaboration with commercial and sales teams to ensure market-led decision-making. Lead the integration of applicable technologies and product modules from ...

A brilliant opportunity has come up to work with a fantastic supplier of packaging company that works in the Retail, FMCG, Ecommerce, 3PL Pharma and Automotive industries. The company has been running for 20+ years as a merchant, and they are looking for an experienced Category Manager or senior Supply / Procurement professional who is ready to take full ownership of strategic categories within a growing packaging group. There is a requirement for someone to work categories such as Labels, Bags and Envelopes with exposure to the Far East. Category Manager Salary: Salary Very Competitive Location – Kempston Benefits: 23 days holiday + bank, Health Cash Plan, Life Insurance 2x salary, Catered Lunches, Salary Exchange Pension The business is particularly keen to speak with individuals who have hands-on experience managing overseas suppliers, particularly in the Far east. The Role Own and manage assigned packaging categories, developing and executing long-term category strategies Lead supplier selection, performance management, and commercial negotiations at a senior level Manage and develop overseas supplier relationships. Ensure all products and materials meet quality, and regulatory standards Work closely with sales, operations, and technical teams to align category strategy with customer demand Identify and mitigate supply and commercial risk while controlling cost and availability Drive continuous improvement,...

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...

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 ...

Commercial Property Solicitor Location: Luton, Bedfordshire Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits + Career Progression Contract: Permanent, Full Time Benefits • Competitive salary, dependent upon experience and billing history., • 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays., • Staff introduction bonus., • Auto-enrolment salary sacrifice pension scheme., • Enhanced sick pay., • Health Cash Plan., • Death in Service cover., • Cycle to Work scheme., • Free eye tests., • Paid flu vaccinations., • Discounted legal services across all departments., • Excellent CPD and ongoing professional development., • Regular Partner contact and mentoring., • Modern office facilities in the heart of Luton., • Excellent long-term career progression within a Legal 500 recognised firm. About This Firm This is an opportunity to join one of the region's most respected and long-established law firms. Recognised by the Legal 500 across multiple practice areas, the firm has built an outstanding reputation for delivering commercially focused legal advice whilst maintaining a genuinely supportive and collaborative culture. Acting for clients ranging from owner-managed businesses and developers through to national and multinational organisations, the firm combines high-quality work with the accessibility and flexibility of a leading regional practice. Many of the firm's Partners began their careers internally, reflecting a genuine commitment to developing talented lawyers and providing clear long-term progression opportunities. With approximately 120 employees across Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, the firm continues to grow whilst maintaining the friendly, approachable culture that has become synonymous with its reputation. The Opportunity Due to continued growth, an opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Commercial Property Solicitor to join the firm's well-established Commercial Property team based in Luton. This role would suit a solicitor with approximately 3-5 years' PQE who is looking to further develop their career by handling a broad range of quality commercial property work within a supportive and highly experienced team. You will manage your own varied caseload whilst working closely alongside experienced Partners on more complex transactions where required. The role offers genuine autonomy, excellent client exposure and the opportunity to build long-term relationships with an established commercial client base. For someone looking to develop their technical expertise whilst progressing their career within a respected regional practice, this represents an outstanding opportunity. The Role As a Commercial Property Solicitor, you will: • Manage your own varied Commercial Property caseload., • Advise clients on commercial acquisitions and disposals., • Handle landlord and tenant matters including lease negotiations, renewals and assignments., • Draft and negotiate commercial leases and associated property documentation., • Advise businesses, investors, landlords and tenants on a broad range of commercial property transactions., • Manage matters from initial instruction through to completion., • Develop strong client relationships through proactive communication and commercial advice., • Work collaboratively with colleagues across Corporate, Employment, Litigation and Private Client departments., • Maintain high standards of file management and regulatory compliance., • Contribute to networking, business development and the continued growth of the department. Types of Work Your caseload is likely to include: • Commercial Acquisitions & Disposals, • Landlord & Tenant, • Commercial Leases, • Lease Assignments, • Lease Renewals, • Licences to Assign, • Property Portfolio Management, • Investment Property Transactions, • Commercial Sales & Purchases, • Property Finance Matters, • General Commercial Property Advisory Work Candidate Requirements To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have: • Approximately 3-5 years' PQE within Commercial Property., • Strong experience handling landlord and tenant matters., • Experience managing commercial sales and purchases independently., • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills., • Strong commercial awareness and pragmatic problem-solving ability., • The confidence to manage your own client relationships., • Excellent communication and organisational skills., • A collaborative approach and desire to contribute to a growing team., • Strong IT skills, including experience with case management systems and Microsoft Office., • Ambition to continue developing your career within a progressive law firm. Why Join? This is far more than simply another Commercial Property role. You will become part of a highly regarded Commercial Property team where lawyers are encouraged to take ownership of their work whilst benefiting from genuine Partner support and mentoring. The quality of work is excellent, the client base is diverse and the firm actively encourages lawyers to develop their own profile through networking and business development. If you are looking for a role where you can continue building your technical expertise, work closely with experienced Partners and enjoy genuine long-term career progression, this opportunity should be seriously considered. Career Progression The firm has an excellent reputation for developing and retaining talented lawyers. With regular access to Partners, ongoing mentoring and structured professional development, you will be well positioned to continue progressing your Commercial Property career. Whether your ambition is to become a Senior Associate or ultimately achieve Partnership, the firm actively supports lawyers who demonstrate ability, commitment and commercial awareness. Apply If you are a Commercial Property Solicitor looking to join a respected Legal 500 recognised law firm offering excellent quality work, genuine career progression and a supportive culture, we would be delighted to speak with you in complete confidence. JBRP1_UKTJ

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Senior Manager, Field Engineering – Lakebase to join their dynamic team in Ampthill, England. This role involves leading a specialized team of pre-sales Solutions Architects, ensuring high-quality solutions for clients in a fast-paced environment.