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Contracts Manager India Markets Uxbridge Engineering for Life Are you ready to lead and shape commercial excellence in the Aerospace & Defence sector? We re seeking a Contracts Manager to take ownership of customer accounts, bids, contracts, and commercial strategy. This is a hands-on role with real impact, reporting to the Head of Commercial APAC , managing a small team (1-3), and engaging with global clients. What You ll Do: Lead bid and proposal preparation, pricing, and T&C negotiations Own contract administration, debt management, and SAP data reporting Build strong, trusted relationships with customers and internal teams Drive new business opportunities and support cross-functional project delivery Manage and develop a small commercial team What We re Looking For: Proven experience in Aerospace, Defence, or related sectors Contract negotiation and account management expertise Strong numerical, analytical, and commercial acumen Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills SAP and MS Office proficiency Degree in Law, Business, Finance, or Engineering BPSS clearance Why This Role: You ll be at the heart of commercial decision-making, shaping contracts, managing key accounts, and ensuring delivery excellence across global markets. Location: Uxbridge Reporting To: Head of Commercial APAC Apply now and be part of a team where your commercial expertise drives innovation in engineering for life.

Location: Lift Unity City, Middlesbrough (please note the role will require regular travel to Hull, Barnsley and Sheffield offices) Hybrid working: 3 days in the office(s) and 2 days at home Hours: 37 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year Salary: £29,000 - £34,000 + wellbeing cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits Contract: Permanent At Lift Schools, our mission is simple yet ambitious: every child receives an excellent education, in every classroom, every day. To achieve this, we need colleagues who are highly organised, collaborative, and committed to making a difference. We are seeking a Regional Officer based in our regional office, to play a pivotal role in supporting our Regional Education Director (RED) and across our regional schools. The North region of schools consists of 15 primary (12) and secondary (3) schools, the largest region within Lift Schools. Being a Regional Officer provides a diverse and fast paced work flow, acting as the glue across the region, you will ensure effective communication, strong governance, and smooth administration, helping to create a culture of collaboration and excellence. As a Regional Officer, you will: Provide high-quality administrative and governance support to the RED. Support the smooth running of the regional office, ensuring it is an effective and professional hub. Enable effective local governance by working closely with Academy Councils, helping elevate the voices of parents, carers, colleagues, and communities. Organise and clerk review panels for suspensions, exclusions and complaints (once trained). Play an active part in regional operations, safeguarding monitoring, and compliance with trust-wide policies. Represent Lift Schools with professionalism and integrity, ensuring all colleagues, visitors, and partners experience our values in action. This role is central to ensuring that school leaders, Academy Councils, and central teams work in partnership, so that every school in the region is supported to thrive. What we re looking for Essential skills & experience: Experience in a similar/ transferrable role demonstrating strong administrative and communication skills. Excellent IT, verbal, and written communication skills. Highly organised, with the ability to work at scale, prioritise workloads and support others to do the same. Experience of arranging and clerking meetings or conferences. Calm, professional, and able to listen and assess information with care. Strong team player, flexible and reliable, with a keen eye for detail. Professional foresight and able to think and plan ahead. Absolute discretion and commitment to maintaining confidentiality. A UK driving licence (travel across the schools within the region and central offices will be essential for this role - we provide the use of a hire car for travel as and when required) Desirable qualifications & experience: Level 3 qualifications or above (A levels or equivalent). Governance training. Recognised secretarial/administration qualifications. Health & Safety training (e.g. First Aid, Fire Marshal). IT literacy with Google Workspace. If you're ready to impact young people's lives positively, we encourage you to apply. Who is Lift Schools? We re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they ve ever had. We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation. We offer you: Comprehensive training : Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career. Generous benefits : From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered. Lifestyle perks : Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives. The role is due to commence: September/October 2025 Closing date: 12th September If you would like to discuss the role further please contact us. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Neighbourhood Team Leader Greater Manchester Hours of Work: 35 per week Salary: £41,142 - £43,341 Closing date: 7th September 2025 Interviews: To be confirmed At MSV Housing, we're passionate about creating safe, high-quality homes and thriving communities - and our Neighbourhood Team Leaders play a vital role in making that vision a reality. We're looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our established team and help lead the delivery of a holistic tenancy, property, and neighbourhood management service. This role is all about understanding the full picture - People, Property, and Place - and using that insight to make a real difference in our communities. Reporting to the Regional Neighbourhood Manager , you'll take an operational lead in ensuring our neighbourhood services are delivered effectively, consistently, and in line with MSV's policies and values. You'll be a key driver of service quality, helping to shape vibrant, inclusive places where people feel proud to live. We're especially keen to hear from candidates who are passionate about advocating for people and communities, and who bring a proactive, collaborative approach. What do our Neighbourhood Team Leaders do? Our Neighbourhood Team Leaders play a pivotal role in shaping vibrant, inclusive communities. Here's how: Champion Customer and Community Needs Proactively identify and respond to the challenges faced by our customers and communities, empowering frontline teams to deliver resilient, responsive services that truly make a difference. Lead and Inspire Manage and support Neighbourhood Officers and Coordinators, driving performance and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and community wellbeing. Shape Strategy and Drive Improvement Contribute to the ongoing development and enhancement of MSV's Neighbourhood Strategy and Offer, providing clear direction and promoting our values and ethos across the team. Maximise Rental Income Take the lead on managing high-level rent arrears, ensuring efficient recovery in line with policy and sector best practice. Your work will help safeguard MSV's financial sustainability and exceed income targets. Ensure Regulatory Compliance Operate within the Regulator of Social Housing's Consumer Standards, ensuring our services meet the highest levels of quality and accountability. Build Strong Partnerships Strengthen relationships both internally and externally, working collaboratively across teams and with partner agencies to enhance the customer journey and promote joined-up working across neighbourhoods. What we're looking for: We're seeking a confident and capable leader who brings both experience and enthusiasm to the role. The ideal candidate will demonstrate: A commitment to continuous professional development, with evidence of ongoing learning and growth in both leadership and housing management. Proven experience in neighbourhood management, including successfully leading and supporting staff to deliver high-quality services. A track record of coaching and developing team members, helping them build their skills and meet performance standards. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to deliver high-quality work on time and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. A customer-first mindset, with a genuine desire to deliver excellent services that meet the needs of diverse communities. Excellent interpersonal skills, with a friendly, professional approach and the ability to build positive relationships across teams and with external partners. We offer a range of great benefits including: Essential car user allowance to support you with car running costs. Flexibility on where you work with home working kit provided - at least 2 days per week are required in our offices. 33 days holiday per year plus bank holidays, and a holiday a buy scheme. Company pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions. Company funded access to a health cash plan, where you can claim back costs of everyday health treatments such as optical, dental and much more. Enhanced sick pay with up to 3 months full pay and 3 months half pay. Health and Wellbeing Support including an employee assistance programme, free counselling, mental health first aiders and numerous wellbeing initiatives. Life assurance subject to being a member of our company pension scheme. Learning and development to support you to develop the skills you need to fulfil your role and progress in your career. Commitment to Equality and Inclusion with employee network groups covering anti-racism, LGBTQ+, disability and long-term health conditions, carers, and menopause. MSV are committed to Equality and Inclusion all applications are scored against the essential criteria of the role; however, we encourage candidates to submit an anonymised CV if they can do so. MSV are also committed to supporting you to balance work and life, including with any caring or parental responsibilities you might have, and have a range of flexible working options and wellbeing support available to all colleagues to facilitate this. For more information about the role please visit our careers page where you will find a candidate pack and apply for the role. If you wish to discuss the roles informally, please contact Tia Mantack, Regional Neighbourhood Manager on . Interviews are scheduled to take place during the middle of September however interviews may be carried out throughout the recruitment process and the role closed if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, we strongly recommend candidates to apply early. We're passionate about inclusion and we'd love to hear from people from diverse backgrounds for this role. If you are not sure whether you meet our requirements for this role, but want to apply. Go ahead. We will decide whether or not you are what we are looking for.

Qualified Social Worker - Safeguarding Team Location: North EastPay Rate: £32 per hour Are you a passionate and experienced Qualified Social Worker looking to make a real impact? We're seeking a Senior Practitioner to join a dedicated Safeguarding Team within a supportive local authority in the North East. In this rewarding role, you'll work closely with children and families-assessing needs, intervening early, and ensuring the best possible outcomes. You'll be part of a proactive and collaborative team that puts children at the heart of everything it does.Your Role Will Involve: Conducting full assessments of risk, protection, and social care needs Managing a varied and meaningful caseload Developing tailored care plans that promote dignity, empowerment, and positive change Using specialist communication and relationship-building skills to engage children and families Supporting and guiding unqualified staff and students Working collaboratively across multi-agency teams to safeguard vulnerable children We're Looking for Someone Who Is: A Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England Experienced (4+ years) in safeguarding and working with vulnerable children and families Knowledgeable in Child Protection legislation and safeguarding procedures An excellent communicator with strong mediation and negotiation skills Compassionate, flexible, and driven to make a lasting difference Skilled in building trust and rapport with service users Committed to achieving the best outcomes through strength-based, person-centred practice What We Offer: A dedicated consultant with access to roles across the UK Fast and simple registration Reliable, prompt payroll Generous referral scheme Ongoing compliance and support Ideal for Candidates Commuting From: Redcar, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Guisborough, Brotton, Eston, Skelton, Loftus, Gateshead, Middlesbrough, Durham, Hartlepool, Scarborough, Hambleton, Stockton-on-Tees, Darlington, Whitby, Sunderland, and Newcastle.We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If this isn't the right fit for you, we're still keen to hear from you! We regularly hire for roles including: IRO (Independent Reviewing Officer) Best Interest Assessor (BIA) MASH, Children Looked After, Children in Need, Court Work Adult Social Work, Safeguarding, and more Not looking right now? Refer a colleague and earn a generous bonus!

Head of Payroll - Staines (Hybrid Working) Salary: Up to 85,000 per annum A well-established and rapidly growing organisation is seeking a Head of Payroll to lead the development and delivery of an in-house payroll function. This is a permanent role offering hybrid working and a unique opportunity to take ownership of a key operational area. Why Join? This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of the payroll function within a high-growth business that is investing in its people. You'll be joining a company with a culture of growth and collaboration, where your expertise will be valued and your ideas welcomed. The role offers scope to shape processes, lead a team, and work closely with senior stakeholders during a period of exciting change. You'll be part of a supportive environment that encourages initiative, continuous improvement, and professional development. The Role This role will suit someone with strong leadership experience in payroll who is confident in managing both strategic and operational responsibilities. You'll be responsible for overseeing payroll, ensuring compliance, and leading a team through a period of growth. Key Responsibilities Manage payroll for a large volume payroll Provide expert guidance on payroll legislation, compliance, and best practice Collaborate with Finance, HR, and Audit teams to ensure data accuracy and control Oversee statutory reporting, including HMRC submissions and year-end tasks Drive continuous improvement in payroll processes and reporting Support and develop payroll team members What You'll Need Extensive experience managing payroll operations in a complex organisation of at least 1,000 people Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, pensions, and benefits Experience with large-volume payroll systems Intermediate Excel skillset including Pivot Tables & VLOOKUPS Proven leadership and team development capabilities Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills What's on Offer? Salary up to 85,000 depending on experience Hybrid working arrangement (office based in Staines) Supportive working environment with scope to shape processes and influence outcomes Opportunity to enhance your career in a strategic leadership role Hays Specialist 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 (url removed)

Business Data & Insight Analyst Haddenham (UK) - hybrid model MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and execute implementation of account activity within Data Alliance and Mobile Touch systems. Communicate all relevant changes to the field driving order in the Demand Driven Order process. Provide first line technical support, when standard processes fail to operate, including SAP and Mobile Touch Data Alliance. Develop, own and manage the training of systems to users. Establishing current capability & gaps, build and implement a plan to close those gaps, review induction training and provide training for new system developments. Liaise internally to understand report requirements across Consumer Division and Field Sales, owning and leading the development and replacement of existing reporting, driving automation, timeliness and accuracy. Manage weekly changes to deliver sales number in line with SMT instruction. Support delivery of Field Operations team goals and activities as appropriate. Oversee the daily activities of the Data Analysis and manage and develop their OGSM and personal development goals. Provide guidance, coaching, and mentorship to ensure a high level of performance and job satisfaction Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement strategic plans for field operations Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational enhancements Analyse large datasets to identify trends, patterns and correlations. Provide insights and actionable recommendations based on data analysis. Design and develop reports and dashboards to visualise key performance indicators (KPI's) and business metrics Utilise data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Excel for effective presentation. Work closely with various departments in consumer to understand their data needs and provide analytical support. Collaborate with IT to implement data-driven solutions and process improvements CANDIDATE PROFILE Bachelor's degree in business or related filed. Strong experience in Supply Chain or Business Systems Support and Analysis. Advanced user of Excel for analysis and process automation using macros. Competent user of all retail interfaces for data analysis and management including MS Office and SAP. Working knowledge of Retail Supply Chain and Field Sales software solutions. FMCG industry knowledge. Ability to interact with internal customer base and external software providers. Strong communication skills and technical competences. Ability to present analysis and recommendations to management team. COMPANY Company manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures, food service businesses and consumers. While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 60 locations in 25 countries and 170 markets in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands including Schwartz. At McCormick, we have over a 100-year legacy based on our "Power of People" principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values. TO APPLY Agencies: McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies. McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.

Job Title: Logistics Planner Salary: Competitive, dependent upon experience and qualifications Location: Middlesborough - Office Based Job Type: Full-Time/Permanent Bulkhaul Limited is a global leader in the transportation of bulk liquids, dry bulk and gases. Established in 1981, we pride ourselves on providing reliable, efficient, and safe logistics solutions to our customers worldwide. Our Middlesbrough headquarters is a dynamic and fast-paced environment where dedication and teamwork drive our success. Position Overview We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Logistics Planner to join our team. The ideal candidate will support our operations department in ensuring the smooth and efficient transportation of goods. This role requires excellent organisational skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to work well under pressure. Key Responsibilities Assist in the coordination and management of daily logistics operations. Communicate with external suppliers, and internal teams to ensure timely delivery of services. Maintain accurate records and documentation. Monitor and track shipments to ensure on-time delivery and address any issues that arise. Prepare and process related documents. Support the operations team in planning and executing schedules. Liaise with the Customer Service Team to handle inquiries and provide timely updates on shipment status. Assist in resolving operational issues and discrepancies. Provide out of ours cover as required on a rotating basis along with other team members. Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant legal and regulatory requirements. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction. Core Skills/Attributes Previous experience in logistics, transportation, or operations support is preferred Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). NVQ Diploma or equivalent; additional qualifications in logistics, supply chain management, or related fields are a plus. Knowledge of logistics software and systems is an advantage. Proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. What We Offer Various Pension Schemes. Private Health Cover, with access to a Digital GP. Death in Service Benefit. Annual Pay review. 33 days holiday per annum, including bank holidays. A supportive and collaborative work environment. Excellent office facilities on a site with 24 hr security, and ecure onsite parking. Own transport is recommended due to location (public transport services are available). Opportunities for career development and progression within a global company. Comprehensive training. Employee assistance program and well-being initiatives. Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory previous employment history and verification of education and work eligibility. Bulkhaul Limited is an equal opportunity and disability confident employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Join Bulkhaul Limited and contribute to a team that values dedication, innovation, and excellence in global logistics! To apply please hit APPLY below to be sent the link to the application form. Candidates with experience of; Logistics, Distribution, Logistics Planner, Operations Executive, Goods In Coordinator, Distribution Co-Ordinator, Operations Administrator, Logistics Operations Executive, Import Co-Ordinator, Export Coordinator, Logistics Administrator, Logistics Coordinator, Shipment Coordinator, Export, Transport Coordinator, Logistics Supervisor, Shipment Supervisor, Transport Supervisor, Stock Control Coordinator, Supply Chain Coordinator, Operations Administrator will also be considered for this role.

Position: Group Client Relationship Executive Reporting to: Group Sales & Commercial Director Overview: The Group Client Relationship Executive will play a pivotal role in helping Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group (Ford & Stanley) to build and maintain very effective relationships with its customers. This will be achieved by liaising between key contacts within client companies and internal heads of service delivery, to ensure the expectations of the customers are always managed, and that Ford & Stanley s sales promise is the customer reality. Working within the Group Sales & Client Development Team, the Client Relationship Executive will also play a pivotal role helping the company develop and expand the service line provision within newly acquired and long-standing client relationships. They will be tasked with raising awareness of Ford & Stanley s suite of Group services and ultimately ensuring that when the customer has a business need within the Group s areas of expertise, Ford & Stanley services are front of mind. The Opportunity: Ford & Stanley has steadily built a strong market reputation for delivering innovative, high quality talent services over a fifteen-year period. Those services comprise recruitment from shop floor to boardroom, leadership development, performance coaching and mental fitness support. With a current turnover of £25million and a long-established team of c60 people, the company is embarking upon an ambitious growth strategy by expanding market share and extending its influence in its fledgling sectors. The essence of the opportunity for anyone considering this role is to help the company turn its ambitions into reality and to realise your own career aspirations as a result. In addition to what will be a highly fulfilling role, your potential career paths include key account management, international relationship development and accounts team leadership. About Ford & Stanley Group The Ford & Stanley Group comprises of 4 companies specialising in the provision of world class talent Solutions - Executive Search, White Collar Recruitment & Blue Collar Recruitment underpinned by our solutions business that specialises in Leadership, Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group comprises specialist teams covering talent acquisition from Shopfloor to Boardroom, and wider Talent Solutions comprising Leadership Development, Performance Coaching & Mental Fitness Support amongst other talent-related services. The Ford & Stanley client base comprises over 150 employers from Start-up & SME through to large corporate organisations across 6 specialist sectors spanning the UK, Europe and North Americas. A large percentage of current business is carried out within the rail sector where the company is recognised as a key player. Group growth will be realised by growing the company s sphere of influence in fledgling sectors, whilst increasing market share within the rail sector which still has significant growth headroom. With Head Offices based in Pride Park, Derby UK Ford & Stanley is privately owned, has c60 employees, £25million turnover, has averaged 18% annual growth since inception, and to date been awarded 6 major multi-year contracted recruitment partnership agreements with UK and international organisations. Team loyalty is consistently high with average length of service of the current team at recruiter level being 3.2 years, in support functions it is 3.1 years, 6.5 years at middle management level and 13.3 years at director level. Our team culture is inclusive and highly supportive, and our Mission of helping to create 10million Better Workdays is very much central to how the business operates. We are environmentally active and run our own conservation meadow as part of this. For a deeper insight into our culture, mission and values please visit our Join us page. You may also want to see some of the great work our teams have been doing for the environment here. The Role: Group Client Relationship Executive is a newly established role that sits within the Group Sales & Client Development Team. The team works hand in hand with leaders of each business area to ensure the Group strategies for a) maximising commercial returns whilst b) protecting market reputation are realised. Whilst business area leaders are naturally focussed on managing the performance of their own specific business areas, the Group function has a holistic approach across all services to ensure all are equally represented within each client company. This will entail developing a clear understanding of each Ford & Stanley service line, their unique features, and specific benefits to employers. From there building client awareness, creating understanding and establishing which service line(s) are relevant and of interest. From the inception of all new client relationships, the role takes responsibility for ensuring a clearly defined Service Level Agreement (SLA) is established from the outset. For legacy clients, as the person in this role you will be responsible for revisiting any existing SLAs and helping to iron-out any historical service deltas if required to re-establish service provision. You will conduct Company Discoveries and thereon act as the conduit to internal recruitment teams gaining a full understand regarding your client s organisations, why people like working there, and their unique selling points to the candidate market. The person in this role will use their considerable interpersonal skills to create mutual understanding of what both parties need from the other to ensure the relationship is successful; liaising between the employer and the service delivery teams to resolve any misunderstandings or deltas. Your first 12 months: Gain an understanding of all 4 business areas and develop the ability to confidently articulate the value and service of each in a concise manner. Get to know each of your new colleagues and build rapport Become fully conversant with company systems and processes, with particular focus on Bluesheet / Goldsheet customer relationship methodology and Company Discovery. Meet each of your new clients, get to know and understand them, establish professional rapport, and learn about their organisations Working alongside service delivery team colleagues, fulfilling your role in executing the Group strategy for each client under your remit, adopting strategic client development planning methodology. Become the person trust both internally and externally to skilfully ensure that service delivery runs smoothly, that delas are painlessly resolved, the commercial opportunities are realised and the NPS ratings remain high by managing expectations. Key deliverables within the first 12 months include: Demonstratable examples of expanding Ford & Stanleys client base under your remit. This will be measured on increasing spend, opportunities brought into the business have increased from previous year. This will involve the quality of the opportunities onboarded and level commitment from clients. Essentially ensuring a high vacancy onboarded to conversion rate. Perceived as someone who is proactive, a problem solver, easily accessible of whom both the business and clients/hiring managers can rely on. Become the best in the business of articulating the groups offering and ability to develop / train others in the art of. Essential Hard Skills (Skills & Experience) Demonstratable experience of successfully growing and expanding relationship and commercial opportunities across a portfolio of clients. A B2B background developing relationships in consultancy services or solutions environment Candidates to be within a commutable distance of our Derby HQ, driving licences and car. (The position comes with a car allowance not car) Represented their organisation well at trade shows, networking events with demonstrable ROI Degree educated. Essential Soft Skills (Attributes & Behaviours) An engaging, passionate, confident individual able to build rapport within warm and cold relationships An articulate, confident communicator both internally and externally. Proactive, hungry and energetic personality. Problem Solver, decisive with no task too big no task too small mindset. High drive, self-motivation and desire to have their name synonymous with the ability to deliver high-level commercial and relationship results. Exceptional negotiator demonstrating high levels of emotional intelligence. Working Arrangements & Location: We have a Proudly In Office policy which has been pivotal to our exponential growth and success. Ford & Stanley operates as a business eco-system , with each team member symbiotically supporting and relying on the other for their experience, learning opportunities, in-the-moment knowledge sharing and motivation when we need a lift. We are flexible with team members when they need us to be, meaning ad-hoc home working days are fully supported, but as an exception. We are in office when our colleagues and customers need us to be which is business hours, 5 days a week. This is crucial to our collective ambitions. Our core business hours are 8:30am 5:30pm Monday to Thursday with a 4:30pm finish on a Friday. The contracted place of work for this position is Ford & Stanley Head Offices on Pride Park, Derby. Salary Banding: Low £40k Mid £45k Top £50k Package Uncapped Commission Scheme . click apply for full job details

Candidate Opportunity Brief Position: Group Client Relationship Executive Reporting to: Group Sales & Commercial Director Overview: The Group Client Relationship Executive will play a pivotal role in helping Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group (Ford & Stanley) to build and maintain very effective relationships with its customers. This will be achieved by liaising between key contacts within client companies and internal heads of service delivery, to ensure the expectations of the customers are always managed, and that Ford & Stanley's sales promise is the customer reality. Working within the Group Sales & Client Development Team, the Client Relationship Executive will also play a pivotal role helping the company develop and expand the service line provision within newly acquired and long-standing client relationships. They will be tasked with raising awareness of Ford & Stanley's suite of Group services and ultimately ensuring that when the customer has a business need within the Group's areas of expertise, Ford & Stanley services are front of mind. The Opportunity: Ford & Stanley has steadily built a strong market reputation for delivering innovative, high quality talent services over a fifteen-year period. Those services comprise recruitment from shop floor to boardroom, leadership development, performance coaching and mental fitness support. With a current turnover of £25million and a long-established team of circa 60 people, the company is embarking upon an ambitious growth strategy by expanding market share and extending its influence in its fledgling sectors. The essence of the opportunity for anyone considering this role is to help the company turn its ambitions into reality and to realise your own career aspirations as a result. In addition to what will be a highly fulfilling role, your potential career paths include key account management, international relationship development and accounts team leadership. About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group comprises specialist teams covering talent acquisition from Shopfloor to Boardroom, and wider Talent Solutions comprising Leadership Development, Performance Coaching & Mental Fitness Support amongst other talent-related services. The Ford & Stanley client base comprises over 150 employers from Start-up & SME through to large corporate organisations across 6 specialist sectors spanning the UK, Europe and North Americas. A large percentage of current business is carried out within the rail sector where the company is recognised as a key player. Group growth will be realised by growing the company's sphere of influence in fledgling sectors, whilst increasing market share within the rail sector which still has significant growth headroom. With Head Offices based in Pride Park, Derby UK - Ford & Stanley is privately owned, has c60 employees, £25million turnover, has averaged 18% annual growth since inception, and to date been awarded 6 major multi-year contracted recruitment partnership agreements with UK and international organisations. Team loyalty is consistently high with average length of service of the current team at recruiter level being 3.2 years, in support functions it is 3.1 years, 6.5 years at middle management level and 13.3 years at director level. Our team culture is inclusive and highly supportive, and our Mission of helping to create 10million Better Workdays is very much central to how the business operates. We are environmentally active and run our own conservation meadow as part of this. For a deeper insight into our culture, mission and values please visit our Join us page. You may also want to see some of the great work our teams have been doing for the environment here. The Role: Group Client Relationship Executive is a newly established role that sits within the Group Sales & Client Development Team. The team works hand in hand with leaders of each business area to ensure the Group strategies for a) maximising commercial returns whilst b) protecting market reputation are realised. Whilst business area leaders are naturally focussed on managing the performance of their own specific business areas, the Group function has a holistic approach across all services to ensure all are equally represented within each client company. This will entail developing a clear understanding of each Ford & Stanley service line, their unique features, and specific benefits to employers. From there building client awareness, creating understanding and establishing which service line(s) are relevant and of interest. From the inception of all new client relationships, the role takes responsibility for ensuring a clearly defined Service Level Agreement (SLA) is established from the outset. For legacy clients, as the person in this role you will be responsible for revisiting any existing SLAs and helping to iron-out any historical service deltas if required to re-establish service provision. You will conduct Company Discoveries and thereon act as the conduit to internal recruitment teams gaining a full understand regarding your client's organisations, why people like working there, and their unique selling points to the candidate market. The person in this role will use their considerable interpersonal skills to create mutual understanding of what both parties need from the other to ensure the relationship is successful; liaising between the employer and the service delivery teams to resolve any misunderstandings or deltas. Your first 12 months: Gain an understanding of all 4 business areas and develop the ability to confidently articulate the value and service of each in a concise manner. Get to know each of your new colleagues and build rapport Become fully conversant with company systems and processes, with particular focus on Bluesheet / Goldsheet customer relationship methodology and Company Discovery. Meet each of your new clients, get to know and understand them, establish professional rapport, and learn about their organisations Working alongside service delivery team colleagues, fulfilling your role in executing the Group strategy for each client under your remit, adopting strategic client development planning methodology. Become the person of trust both internally and externally to skilfully ensure that service delivery runs smoothly, that deltas are painlessly resolved, the commercial opportunities are realised and the NPS ratings remain high by managing expectations. Key deliverables within the first 12 months include: Demonstratable examples of expanding Ford & Stanleys client base under your remit. This will be measured on increasing spend, opportunities brought into the business have increased from previous year. This will involve the quality of the opportunities onboarded and level commitment from clients. Essentially ensuring a high vacancy onboarded to conversion rate. Perceived as someone who is proactive, a problem solver, easily accessible of whom both the business and clients/hiring managers can rely on. Become the best in the business of articulating the groups offering and ability to develop / train others in the art of. Essential Hard Skills (Skills & Experience) Demonstratable experience of successfully growing and expanding relationship and commercial opportunities across a portfolio of clients. A B2B background developing relationships in consultancy services or solutions environment Candidates to be within a commutable distance of our Derby HQ, driving licences and car. (The position comes with a car allowance not car) Represented their organisation well at trade shows, networking events with demonstrable ROI Degree educated. Essential Soft Skills (Attributes & Behaviours) An engaging, passionate, confident individual able to build rapport within warm and cold relationships An articulate, confident communicator both internally and externally. Proactive, hungry and energetic personality. Problem Solver, decisive with no task too big no task too small mindset. High drive, self-motivation and desire to have their name synonymous with the ability to deliver high-level commercial and relationship results. Exceptional negotiator demonstrating high levels of emotional intelligence. Working Arrangements & Location: We have a Proudly In Office policy which has been pivotal to our exponential growth and success. Ford & Stanley operates as a business 'eco-system', with each team member symbiotically supporting and relying on the other for their experience, learning opportunities, in-the-moment knowledge sharing and motivation when we need a lift. We are flexible with team members when they need us to be, meaning ad-hoc home working days are fully supported, but as an exception. We are in office when our colleagues and customers need us to be - which is business hours, 5 days a week. This is crucial to our collective ambitions. Our core business hours are 8:30am - 5:30pm Monday to Thursday with a 4:30pm finish on a Friday. The contracted place of work for this position is Ford & Stanley H

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