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Location: Manchester City Centre office Salary: Up to £35,(Apply online only) per annum, (Extensive training) Role Overview As a Technical Support (Product Support), you'll be instrumental in supporting a network of Pro Tier solar and Solar storage installers. You'll serve as the primary point of contact for technical phone support, assisting with system quotations, installation guidance, and commissioning procedures, with extensive on the job traiing ptovided. Your excellent communication skills will ensure a smooth experience for the partners and maintain the high technical standards the team is known for. Key Responsibilities Provide real-time technical phone support to installers throughout quoting, installation, and commissioning phases. Diagnose and resolve technical issues clearly and effectively, ensuring installers feel confident and supported. Assist with system configuration, product compatibility, and optimal system design. Accurately log support cases for internal tracking and continuous improvement. Work closely with engineering, sales, and product development teams to provide feedback and enhance product offerings. Stay informed on the latest product updates and technical documentation. What We're Looking For 3-5 years of experience in a technical support or call centre environment. Ability to troubleshoot and explain technical topics to non-technical audiences. Someone who is wanting to develop their career with electrical systems, renewable energy, or energy storage technologies. Excellent verbal communication skills with a calm, patient approach under pressure. Highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment. Able to work independently while contributing to a team-based culture. Why Join? Join a rapidly growing, forward-thinking organisation in the renewable energy industry. Be part of a dedicated, collaborative team committed to sustainability and innovation. Competitive salary, performance incentives, and room for professional growth. Help advance the UK's clean energy transition by supporting key partners in the field. Please get in touch for further details.

Marketing & Communications Manager Location: Scunthorpe North Lincolnshire HQ Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + Benefits Consortium have been exclusively retained to appoint a Marketing & Communications Manager for a market-leading UK manufacturer supplying into critical infrastructure, defence, utilities, and construction sectors. This is a business with a strong heritage, trusted reputation, and big ambitions and represents a standout opportunity for a commercially attuned, communications-led marketer who thrives on creating clarity from complexity, driving brand presence, and empowering sales through tailored messaging. The Opportunity As Marketing & Communications Manager you won t just be delivering campaigns, you ll be shaping how the business is perceived across multiple sectors. This role sits at the crossroads of strategy, storytelling, and hands-on execution. You ll be responsible for building and managing a suite of narratives that speak to distinct audiences, supporting the sales pipeline with targeted content, and ensuring that messaging remains consistent, credible and commercially aligned. At the same time, as Marketing & Communications Manager you will be in a position to drive the full marketing mix, digital, content, internal communications, events, and supplier relationships in a business that values pragmatism, professionalism, and performance in equal measure. What You ll Be Doing Translate business objectives into clear, commercially resonant messaging across all channels Build compelling content and sales-enablement tools to support growth across multiple sectors Deliver high-quality, multi-channel campaigns - from digital to print to events Own the marketing comms calendar, working closely with senior leadership, sales, and technical teams Review and refine as needed website content, social media, SEO, and email campaigns - tracking impact with data-led insight Coordinate high-impact presence at trade shows, exhibitions, and customer events Develop internal communication strategies to foster employee engagement and alignment Manage external suppliers, design agencies and freelancers - ensuring brand consistency and ROI What You Bring 3+ years in a B2B marketing or communications role - ideally in manufacturing, engineering, or technical services Proven ability to simplify complex concepts and deliver them as accessible, engaging content Strong copywriting and content development skills - able to adapt tone across formats and audiences Confident managing multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholder expectations Strategic mindset with tactical agility - equally at home in a boardroom briefing or behind a campaign dashboard Hands-on experience in digital marketing is a plus (SEO, social, email, Google Analytics etc.) Familiarity with CMS/CRM tools, Adobe Suite or Canva is beneficial What You ll Get A high-impact, visible role in a growing and trusted British manufacturer The chance to shape a marketing and comms function in your image - with board-level support A collaborative culture built on trust, innovation and professionalism Competitive salary, benefits and genuine development opportunities This is a retained and exclusive assignment with Consortium Recruitment. All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence. Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd are a professional level recruitment consultancy specialising in the delivery of high relevance recruitment services on behalf of our clients across the UK. We regularly receive large responses to our advertising which can make providing individual feedback to every applicant challenging. If you haven t received a reply from us within 14 day of your application, we regret to say your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We have a policy of retaining your details for future vacancies unless you request otherwise. To learn more about our services, please visit (url removed)

Your duties and responsibilities Being the brand ambassador of the Kramer brand Accountable for machinery sales and for achieving defined market share / volume targets Sales support for dealers in the Scotland / Northern England sales area Market analyses as well as design and implementation of sales-supporting activities to increase brand awareness Budgeting and planning of sales volumes and turnover together with the dealers Identification of future trends and new business opportunities to ensure continued growth Close communication and intensive co-operation with internal departments, such as product management, after sales, R&D as well as production Intensive travel in the field (80 %), home office (20 %) Highly structured and accurate in reporting into the factory and in documenting business relevant content Your profile Technical or commercial degree (Bachelor's / Master's degree in mechanical engineering, agricultural engineering, agricultural technology, agricultural management, agricultural sciences or similar) or comparable training with continuing education as a technician / business economist Several years of professional experience in sales - preferably in the field of agricultural machinery, construction machinery or mobile work machinery Experience in the establishment and expansion of dealer networks and dealer structures (B2B, B2C, dealer network management) Excellent customer and result orientation as well as a hands-on mentality We offer We strengthen each other: Team spirit is our superpower Open culture: Always an ear for your ideas and space to realise them Visionary projects waiting for your input Everything in balance: Home office and flexible working hours, sabbatical Up to date: Thanks to extensive further training Fit for Future: Bike leasing, courses, ergonomic workstations, company doctors, fitness room, and healthy snacks, we stay fit together! Become part of a global success story. Get ahead at the Wacker Neuson Group.

Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential. Title and Summary Director, Product Management, MDES Overview Mastercard's digital payments strategy is accelerating the transition from card payments to digital payments, using mobile phones and other devices to support issuers, merchants, and wallet providers. Consumers are expanding their range of digital activity across channels/devices every day, and you can be a key contributor in driving this evolution. We are seeking an accomplished Product Director to join our Mastercard Digital Enablement Services (MDES) team and take responsibility for the implementation of product strategies, overseeing requirements intake and prioritization, managing product roadmaps, and leading/owning the delivery of product enhancements and value-added services. The ideal candidate would have a proven track record of managing large scale B2B digital products/solutions in the financial services, payments, mobile or related industry sectors. They will exhibit a customer-centric mindset and have an outstanding record of developing products or managing digital initiatives that deliver new services in a fast-paced and changing environment with multiple and competing priorities. Role The Product Director will be responsible for the development and management of products/ services within the MDES Issuer Enablement and Customer Onboarding domains. This includes B2B customer onboarding, automation and self-service applications. This pivotal role requires a robust strategic mindset, organizational finesse, strong management discipline, and advanced leadership skills. The successful candidate should demonstrate the ability to foster strong collaboration with engineering teams, manage stakeholders across all levels, lead cross-functional teams, and effectively navigate geographical and time zone differences. The candidate should demonstrate a willingness to comprehend and engage with complex technology solutions, remaining hands-on with tools and applications as necessary. Duties include but are not limited to: - Develop and execute product strategies, roadmaps, annual objectives and plans - Lead cross-functional teams - Gather and assess 'voice of customer', industry trends, market and competitive research data - Define product requirements based on strategic priorities, customer feedback, market insights - Conduct market research and opportunity assessments on new ideas and concepts - Lead ideas generation, concepts validation, business cases development, and present new ideas for executive approval - Oversee the demand intake and prioritization process for product enhancements - Manage product roadmaps and backlog items - Perform analysis of products/technology vs customer needs and business requirements - Scope, plan, and executing large development efforts as well as small rapid product feature enhancements - Lead product development projects through the end-to-end product lifecycle - Define and manage business and technical requirements, UX requirements, design specifications and non-functional requirements for product development / enhancement / modernization - Manage the existing products, including internal solutions/platforms and customer-facing applications and services - Partner with key stakeholders across the organization, including product owners, solution designers, UX designers, engineering teams, program management office, business operations and support teams, technical writers, commercialization and sales teams to develop and deliver product initiatives - Lead the collaboration with engineering and global technology teams to maintain and build platforms - Lead the engagement with the regional teams, customers and third parties to communicate product roadmaps and value propositions - Lead the development of product marketing materials, training materials, videos, case studies etc. in collaboration with marketing teams and vendors - Monitor, track and report product performance metrics and KPIs - Manage user access to applications and change control processes - Develop product collateral and support materials for internal teams and external customers - Deliver product training for internal support teams and external customers - Present at customer and internal forums - Ensure compliance with the company policies, processes, and governance - Provide leadership, guidance, development support and knowledge transfer to team members Role requirements - Strong product management experience in B2B digital products/solutions in the financial services, payments, mobile or related industry sectors - High-energy and proactive with the ability to manage your own and team's workload, multi-task and prioritize in fast pace environment - High degree of initiative and self-motivation with a willingness and ability to learn and take on challenging opportunities and drive delivery of results - Strategic business mindset and ability to translate technical product offerings into business value and customer-facing value propositions - Ability to understand complex business needs, competitive offerings, and industry trends and translate them to customer-facing solutions - Ability to comprehend and engage with complex technology solutions, remaining hands-on with tools and applications as necessary - Ability and willingness to learn, including a high degree of technical details - Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with strong relationship, collaborative and organization and project management skills - Strong ability to build rapport, lead cross-functional collaboration, and manage internal stakeholders and external partners/ vendors - Ability to work effectively with cross-functional, geographically distributed teams and vendors - Experienced in ideas generation, concepts validation, business cases development, building internal and external value propositions, and presenting ideas to executive audience - Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject or equivalent combination of industry experience and education - 10+ years professional experience with demonstrable track record - Skilled in using product management and reporting tools (eg. Confluence, Jira, AHA, Domo, Figma or similar tools) All about You - You are a proactive, high-energy problem solver with passion for delivering best-in-class products for customers - You have strong organizational, planning and execution skills and 'can-do' and 'will-do' attitude - Experienced in managing and developing large scale B2B digital products/solutions - Skilled in operating in fast-paced and changing environment with multiple competing priorities - Experienced in leading teams, including direct line management and cross-functional teams in matrix organizations - Understand the technologies supporting the platform/product and able to hold your own in debates with other Product Managers, Engineers, Architectures and Developers - Experienced in building organizational relationships, partnering with and influencing teams while commanding the respect of the individuals on the team - Skilled in operating in complex matrix structures and working in fast paced environments with different teams, across different time zones, and delivering multiple projects to deadlines - Experience with some of the following: Financial Services, Payments industry, Digital Commerce / e-Commerce, Cloud, Big Data, Data Science/Analytics, Microservices is a big plus Corporate Security Responsibility All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must: Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices; Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed; Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: We are seeking a Head of Business Development (BD) & Sales to join Saab UK's BD team, working closely with Saab UK's Land Systems operating division. This role specifically focuses on Saab's Barracuda and Tactical Support Solutions portfolio. Reporting directly to the Vice President Business Development and work closely with Head of Barracuda UK and wider BD & sales team. The Head of BD & Sales Survivability and Infrastructure acts as the Customer Sales Responsible (CSR) for their prospects. Stakeholder engagement at all levels within the Ministry of Defence (MOD) is essential to this role. Therefore, applicants will need to have had prior involvement in running large campaigns and stakeholder management. As this is an important role within the Land Systems team and will represent Saab's continued relationship building with the UK MOD therefore, the individual will be required to have an intricate understanding of Land operations and ideally will have come from a British Army background, with a demonstrable understanding of the product portfolio, or of comparable products. The Head of BD & Sales is also responsible for creating the winning strategy and determining the market price working closely with the Product Sales Responsible (PSR). To support this and to build Saab's position within the UK market, the Head of BD & Sales conducts business intelligence, as part of the Competitive and Market Intelligence (CMI) process, and business development work. Applicants must be capable of establishing and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders from Programme leads, Original Equipment Manufacturers and End Users; in each case creating an effective narrative and having an ability to identify opportunities and progress them to secure sales. Key Responsibilities: Win business through product sales for the Barracuda Camouflage and Deployable Infrastructure portfolio of products. Acquire and maintain relevant product knowledge. Establish and maintain customer relationships, including key influencers and gate keepers (for example, with Dstl). Establish and maintain relevant Business Unit networks. Establish and maintain relations with other Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) for Business-to-Business opportunities. Sales engagement with potential customers and partners, leading opportunity and need identification. Organise and participate at exhibitions and other customer-facing events in close cooperation with the Saab UK Business Development Event Coordinator. Support a wide range of events, briefings and demonstrations to expand brand and product awareness, leading to increasing Order Intake. Lead the Win Business process, including securing internal-to-Saab approvals and preparing responses to Requests for Quotation and routine proposals. Conduct market, customer and competitor analysis in order to develop business. Maintain, evaluate and manage market networks and consultants. Identify, prioritise and qualify new business opportunities and leads. Establish, maintain and update all opportunities in the Customer Relationship Management tool. Create business-winning strategies for each opportunity. Collaborate with Saab's sales and product personnel for respective projects. Participate and support contract and commercial negotiations, acting as the bridge across the entire span between the capability requirements of the end user, and the engineering realities of Production (specialist Commercial, Financial and Production personnel are available to assist and support). Synchronize with other Saab stakeholders in relevant cases. Complete routine reporting including weekly reporting to Saab UK Director of Business Development and Sales. Work in alignment with Saab's policies and directives. Contribution to Barracuda plans including the Long-Term Order Intake Plan and to lesson identification. Skills and Experience: Experience and understanding of the UK Defence, acquisition process and budgets. Leadership and teamwork skills including effective prioritisation and time management. Experience of marketing and sales or other relevant sectors. Experience working with Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) or wider acquisition; commercial, business development or sales experience would also be desirable. Experience running large campaigns and stakeholder management. Experience in contributing to a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced, high-pressure, deadline-driven environment, to achieve KPIs and Objectives, including within a matrix management context. Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills within both defence and industry communities to establish and maintain trusted relationships. Effective prioritisation and time management. Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English. A UK driving licence. As a National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold National Security Vetting clearance to SC level or have the ability to gain it.

Head of Cloud Infrastructure (Azure) Location: UK (Hybrid, travel to client sites as required) Salary: Up to £90,000 + bonus + benefits Are you ready to lead, shape, and grow a high-performing Azure infrastructure practice? We're looking for a Head of Cloud Infrastructure (Azure) to join our consultancy and take charge of designing, scaling, and delivering enterprise-grade cloud solutions for some of the UK's most ambitious organisations. What you'll do Lead the design and architecture of secure, scalable cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure. Set the standards and frameworks for Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep, and ARM templates. Guide clients on Microsoft Fabric adoption - advising where it adds value and where alternatives are more effective. Own the technical vision across pre-sales, proposals, and delivery, including sizing and pricing solutions. Collaborate with C-level stakeholders, translating business needs into actionable cloud strategies. Mentor and develop a team of engineers and architects, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. Drive practice development: reusable IP, accelerators, and internal initiatives that add measurable client value. Act as a trusted advisor, identifying opportunities to expand and grow client relationships. What you'll bring Proven background leading Azure-focused infrastructure solutions in consultancy/professional services. Strong knowledge of Terraform, ARM, and Bicep with real-world IaC delivery experience. Experience advising on Microsoft Fabric and data-driven cloud ecosystems. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and modern engineering principles. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and business stakeholders. Desirable: exposure to cloud security (IAM, compliance) and containerisation (Kubernetes, Docker). A track record of leadership - mentoring teams, shaping strategy, or growing a practice area. Why join? A consultancy that puts people and innovation first. The autonomy to own and shape a practice, not just deliver projects. Access to enterprise-scale programmes across finance, public sector, and technology. A collaborative culture where your ideas directly influence how we build the future of cloud infrastructure. If you're ready to step up and lead the next wave of Azure cloud transformation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to become our Head of Cloud Infrastructure (Azure). RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Principal Control Systems Engineer Transmission & Protection Systems Location: Fully Remote (UK-based) Salary: Circa £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits Overview This role offers the opportunity to lead technical delivery on major infrastructure projects, shaping engineering processes and mentoring a high-performing team. Key Responsibilities for Principal Control Systems Engineer • Lead the delivery of transmission protection and automation systems across new substations and existing infrastructure upgrades• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to a team of protection engineers• Assess and optimise engineering processes to improve delivery efficiency and quality• Act as technical authority for protection systems on UK transmission and distribution projects• Ensure solutions align with current industry standards, specifications, and regulatory policies• Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Proposals, Operations) to provide technical input and feedback• Support testing activities including FAT, settings validation, and interface design• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the team Skills & Experience Required for Principal Control Systems Engineer • Proven experience delivering protection and control systems within multidisciplinary engineering teams• Strong understanding of UK transmission network standards, particularly National Grid specifications• Experience in Contractor Design Approval (Assurance or Contractor) for National Grid projects• Expertise in detailed design including circuit diagrams, interface layouts, cubicle design, and testing protocols• Familiarity with industry-standard software tools for simulation and configuration (e.g., SIPROTEC / DIGSI desirable)• Track record of delivering protection solutions for both brownfield extensions and greenfield builds• Excellent communication and coordination skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders• Minimum HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent), with extensive experience in the electricity transmission and distribution sector ? Benefits Package for Principal Control Systems Engineer • Performance Bonus: Annual bonus linked to company performance• Flexible Working: Fully remote role with flexible hours to support work-life balance• Pension Scheme: Employer contributions up to 10%• Annual Leave: 26 days + bank holidays, with option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days• Professional Development: Support for Chartership, mentoring, and ongoing trainingIf you are interested in this role, have any questions or wish to apply; then please send me a copy of your CV. Rob Utilise Recruitment

Principal Control Systems Engineer Transmission & Protection Systems Location: Fully Remote (UK-based) Salary: Circa £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits Overview This role offers the opportunity to lead technical delivery on major infrastructure projects, shaping engineering processes and mentoring a high-performing team. Key Responsibilities for Principal Control Systems Engineer • Lead the delivery of transmission protection and automation systems across new substations and existing infrastructure upgrades• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to a team of protection engineers• Assess and optimise engineering processes to improve delivery efficiency and quality• Act as technical authority for protection systems on UK transmission and distribution projects• Ensure solutions align with current industry standards, specifications, and regulatory policies• Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Proposals, Operations) to provide technical input and feedback• Support testing activities including FAT, settings validation, and interface design• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the team Skills & Experience Required for Principal Control Systems Engineer • Proven experience delivering protection and control systems within multidisciplinary engineering teams• Strong understanding of UK transmission network standards, particularly National Grid specifications• Experience in Contractor Design Approval (Assurance or Contractor) for National Grid projects• Expertise in detailed design including circuit diagrams, interface layouts, cubicle design, and testing protocols• Familiarity with industry-standard software tools for simulation and configuration (e.g., SIPROTEC / DIGSI desirable)• Track record of delivering protection solutions for both brownfield extensions and greenfield builds• Excellent communication and coordination skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders• Minimum HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent), with extensive experience in the electricity transmission and distribution sector ? Benefits Package for Principal Control Systems Engineer • Performance Bonus: Annual bonus linked to company performance• Flexible Working: Fully remote role with flexible hours to support work-life balance• Pension Scheme: Employer contributions up to 10%• Annual Leave: 26 days + bank holidays, with option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days• Professional Development: Support for Chartership, mentoring, and ongoing trainingIf you are interested in this role, have any questions or wish to apply; then please send me a copy of your CV. Rob Utilise Recruitment

Principal Control Systems Engineer Transmission & Protection Systems Location: Fully Remote (UK-based) Salary: Circa £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits Overview This role offers the opportunity to lead technical delivery on major infrastructure projects, shaping engineering processes and mentoring a high-performing team. Key Responsibilities for Principal Control Systems Engineer • Lead the delivery of transmission protection and automation systems across new substations and existing infrastructure upgrades• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to a team of protection engineers• Assess and optimise engineering processes to improve delivery efficiency and quality• Act as technical authority for protection systems on UK transmission and distribution projects• Ensure solutions align with current industry standards, specifications, and regulatory policies• Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Proposals, Operations) to provide technical input and feedback• Support testing activities including FAT, settings validation, and interface design• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the team Skills & Experience Required for Principal Control Systems Engineer • Proven experience delivering protection and control systems within multidisciplinary engineering teams• Strong understanding of UK transmission network standards, particularly National Grid specifications• Experience in Contractor Design Approval (Assurance or Contractor) for National Grid projects• Expertise in detailed design including circuit diagrams, interface layouts, cubicle design, and testing protocols• Familiarity with industry-standard software tools for simulation and configuration (e.g., SIPROTEC / DIGSI desirable)• Track record of delivering protection solutions for both brownfield extensions and greenfield builds• Excellent communication and coordination skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders• Minimum HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent), with extensive experience in the electricity transmission and distribution sector ? Benefits Package for Principal Control Systems Engineer • Performance Bonus: Annual bonus linked to company performance• Flexible Working: Fully remote role with flexible hours to support work-life balance• Pension Scheme: Employer contributions up to 10%• Annual Leave: 26 days + bank holidays, with option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days• Professional Development: Support for Chartership, mentoring, and ongoing trainingIf you are interested in this role, have any questions or wish to apply; then please send me a copy of your CV. Rob Utilise Recruitment

Recruitment Consultant - Warm Desk - Ancillary, White Collar, Warehouse, Logistics, Manufacturing Location: Peterborough - Hybrid working - 3 days in the office Competitive base salary + Uncapped Commission At Manpower we are looking for an ambitious and sales-driven individual to join our successful team in Peterborough and hit the ground running. If you are an experienced Recruitment Consultant with a proven track record of success in winning your clients and making quality placements, then this is a superb opportunity for you to play a key role within an established business and build a long term career. Our Ambition At ManpowerGroup our ambition is to lead in the creation and delivery of innovative workforce solutions and services that enable our clients to win in the changing world of work. Working for us means you'll be part of a family of brands, each uniquely positioned to address different talent challenges. The Team Manpower works with organisations across the UK, supporting them to find the right talent for their businesses within a variety of skills sets and industries. Our specialist team focuses on the Ancillary, White Collar, Warehouse, Logistics and Manufacturing sectors across the UK. Within our market, we handle as much or as little of the recruitment process as our clients need - from sourcing the right talent, to interviewing and supporting through the offer process. The role So, what will you be doing? Research, immerse in and become a true Subject Matter Expert in your chosen vertical by developing a good understanding of the potential client base, their industry, what they do, their strategies, their work culture and environment, and how they currently recruit Using sales, business development, marketing, and networking techniques to position Manpower as a supplier of choice within those organisations, winning new business and building your portfolio of clients to ensure a strong ongoing pipeline Developing multiple relationships within existing clients to ensure growth of opportunities and to ensure we're building strong and lasting relationships Using social media to conduct market research, identifying, engaging, and building relationships with potential employers and candidates Managing the end-to-end recruitment process including headhunting, cv database searching, screening, interviews, short-listing candidates and managing offers About you What are we looking for? You will have previous experience of working as a Recruitment Consultant, growing and developing a desk, ideally within Manufacturing, Engineering or Construction. Recruitment is all about people so the ability to build strong and meaningful relationships is something you'll be passionate about. Every day is different, and you'll be responsible for your own desk, so you'll need to have high level of drive and resilience as well as the ability to adapt. So, what's in it for you? Generous and flexible company benefits Hybrid working policy with a blend of home and office working for those that want it. Work the ethical way - Join a business that has been named one of the world's most ethical for twelve years running! Benefit from award winning learning and training Gain access to hundreds of opportunities across ManpowerGroup each year Work for a business that believes in work/life balance Our Standards Clarity: Takes time to understand and share our organisation's vision and strategy with others, holds themselves and others accountable to deliver on our common goals, mindfully gives honest and regular feedback and openly receives it so we can all learn and deliver our best. Care: Leads themselves and others with care, respecting people as people first and promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in their environment so people feel heard and valued, listens to understand and then communicates purposefully and consistently, intentionally develops themselves and inspires, coaches and empowers the development of others. Grow: Openly contributes thoughts, asks questions and challenges appropriately so that we make better, courageous and timely decisions, collaborates with others to identify current ideas, trends and perspectives (internally and externally) to continuously improve and transform what we do, builds on our successes and actively learns from mistakes and missed opportunities to progress toward our ambition At ManpowerGroup we're a global leader in workforce solutions, empowering our people every day to discover their personal best. Our services enable our clients to win in the changing world of work and we connect more than 600,000 people every day to meaningful work across a wide range of skills and industries helping to power the success of clients around the world. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or disability. ManpowerGroup is a Disability Confident Employer and we're happy to talk about flexible working. We can only consider candidates who reside in the United Kingdom and hold full right to work.

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: We are seeking a Head of Business Development (BD) & Sales to join Saab UK's BD team, working closely with Saab UK's Land Systems operating division. This role specifically focuses on Saab's Barracuda and Tactical Support Solutions portfolio. Reporting directly to the Vice President Business Development and work closely with Head of Barracuda UK and wider BD & sales team. The Head of BD & Sales Survivability and Infrastructure acts as the Customer Sales Responsible (CSR) for their prospects. Stakeholder engagement at all levels within the Ministry of Defence (MOD) is essential to this role. Therefore, applicants will need to have had prior involvement in running large campaigns and stakeholder management. As this is an important role within the Land Systems team and will represent Saab's continued relationship building with the UK MOD therefore, the individual will be required to have an intricate understanding of Land operations and ideally will have come from a British Army background, with a demonstrable understanding of the product portfolio, or of comparable products. The Head of BD & Sales is also responsible for creating the winning strategy and determining the market price working closely with the Product Sales Responsible (PSR). To support this and to build Saab's position within the UK market, the Head of BD & Sales conducts business intelligence, as part of the Competitive and Market Intelligence (CMI) process, and business development work. Applicants must be capable of establishing and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders from Programme leads, Original Equipment Manufacturers and End Users; in each case creating an effective narrative and having an ability to identify opportunities and progress them to secure sales. Key Responsibilities: Win business through product sales for the Barracuda Camouflage and Deployable Infrastructure portfolio of products. Acquire and maintain relevant product knowledge. Establish and maintain customer relationships, including key influencers and gate keepers (for example, with Dstl). Establish and maintain relevant Business Unit networks. Establish and maintain relations with other Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) for Business-to-Business opportunities. Sales engagement with potential customers and partners, leading opportunity and need identification. Organise and participate at exhibitions and other customer-facing events in close cooperation with the Saab UK Business Development Event Coordinator. Support a wide range of events, briefings and demonstrations to expand brand and product awareness, leading to increasing Order Intake. Lead the Win Business process, including securing internal-to-Saab approvals and preparing responses to Requests for Quotation and routine proposals. Conduct market, customer and competitor analysis in order to develop business. Maintain, evaluate and manage market networks and consultants. Identify, prioritise and qualify new business opportunities and leads. Establish, maintain and update all opportunities in the Customer Relationship Management tool. Create business-winning strategies for each opportunity. Collaborate with Saab's sales and product personnel for respective projects. Participate and support contract and commercial negotiations, acting as the bridge across the entire span between the capability requirements of the end user, and the engineering realities of Production (specialist Commercial, Financial and Production personnel are available to assist and support). Synchronize with other Saab stakeholders in relevant cases. Complete routine reporting including weekly reporting to Saab UK Director of Business Development and Sales. Work in alignment with Saab's policies and directives. Contribution to Barracuda plans including the Long-Term Order Intake Plan and to lesson identification. Skills and Experience: Experience and understanding of the UK Defence, acquisition process and budgets. Leadership and teamwork skills including effective prioritisation and time management. Experience of marketing and sales or other relevant sectors. Experience working with Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) or wider acquisition; commercial, business development or sales experience would also be desirable. Experience running large campaigns and stakeholder management. Experience in contributing to a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced, high-pressure, deadline-driven environment, to achieve KPIs and Objectives, including within a matrix management context. Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills within both defence and industry communities to establish and maintain trusted relationships. Effective prioritisation and time management. Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English. A UK driving licence. As a National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold National Security Vetting clearance to SC level or have the ability to gain it.