Business Development Manager - Facilities Management (South West England) Contract: Consultancy, Fixed-Term Contract, or Full-Time Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits Location: Remote/South West England (with regular travel as required) We are currently recruiting for a Business Development Manager to help lead the expansion of a growing SME into South West England. Based in West Sussex, the company provides a comprehensive range of Facilities Management (FM) services - including drainage, CCTV, pumps, wastewater transportation, plumbing, M&E, heating, air conditioning, and fire safety services - to commercial and domestic clients across the South East, West of England, and London. With a current turnover of £5m and ambitious plans to double this within the next 2-3 years, this role offers an exciting opportunity to spearhead growth in a new region and make a direct impact on the company's success. The Business Development Manager - South West England will be responsible for launching and growing the company's presence in the region, with a strong focus on drainage services. You will identify and win new contracts, establish long-term client relationships, and work collaboratively with the central operations team to ensure service excellence. Key Responsibilities New Business Development: Pick up leads and secure new contracts from building services clients, FM contractors, local authorities and corporations within South West England, driving revenue growth in drainage, hard FM services and MEBF solutions. Regional Market Growth Build the company's footprint in the South West by identifying untapped markets, local partnerships, and regional expansion opportunities. Bid and Proposal Management: Lead the end-to-end bidding process, delivering compelling and tailored proposals that align with client needs and company capabilities. Client Relationship Management: Establish and maintain trusted relationships with key regional clients, ensuring satisfaction, retention, and repeat business. Strategic Sales Leadership: Contribute to the overall sales strategy while aligning it to the unique dynamics and demands of the South West region. Operational Coordination: Liaise with the central operations team in Arundel to ensure successful project delivery and client handover post-sale. Industry Engagement: Represent the company at regional networking events and industry forums, raising brand awareness and market visibility. Key Skills & Experience Proven experience in Business Development or Sales within the Facilities Management sector, with a focus on MEBF services. Strong track record of securing new business in competitive markets, ideally within the South West region. Deep understanding of hard FM services, including mechanical, electrical, and fabric engineering. Expertise in bid and tender management, from pre-qualification through to contract award. Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Ability to work independently and remotely, while maintaining regular collaboration with the head office and operations teams. Strategic thinker with the drive to grow a regional presence from the ground up. Benefits Competitive salary with performance-based bonus/commission. Flexible working arrangements, including remote working. Significant role in shaping regional growth and company trajectory. Close collaboration with senior leadership and operations for support and strategy. Professional development opportunities in a fast-growing SME. Contribute to a business committed to Net Zero objectives and sustainable infrastructure. This is a high-impact role for an experienced Business Development Manager ready to drive the company's entry and expansion into South West England. If you have a passion for sales, a strong FM or drainage background, and the ambition to grow a region from the ground up - we'd love to hear from you. Build Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Build Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.
Sep 06, 2025
Full time
Business Development Manager - Facilities Management (South West England) Contract: Consultancy, Fixed-Term Contract, or Full-Time Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits Location: Remote/South West England (with regular travel as required) We are currently recruiting for a Business Development Manager to help lead the expansion of a growing SME into South West England. Based in West Sussex, the company provides a comprehensive range of Facilities Management (FM) services - including drainage, CCTV, pumps, wastewater transportation, plumbing, M&E, heating, air conditioning, and fire safety services - to commercial and domestic clients across the South East, West of England, and London. With a current turnover of £5m and ambitious plans to double this within the next 2-3 years, this role offers an exciting opportunity to spearhead growth in a new region and make a direct impact on the company's success. The Business Development Manager - South West England will be responsible for launching and growing the company's presence in the region, with a strong focus on drainage services. You will identify and win new contracts, establish long-term client relationships, and work collaboratively with the central operations team to ensure service excellence. Key Responsibilities New Business Development: Pick up leads and secure new contracts from building services clients, FM contractors, local authorities and corporations within South West England, driving revenue growth in drainage, hard FM services and MEBF solutions. Regional Market Growth Build the company's footprint in the South West by identifying untapped markets, local partnerships, and regional expansion opportunities. Bid and Proposal Management: Lead the end-to-end bidding process, delivering compelling and tailored proposals that align with client needs and company capabilities. Client Relationship Management: Establish and maintain trusted relationships with key regional clients, ensuring satisfaction, retention, and repeat business. Strategic Sales Leadership: Contribute to the overall sales strategy while aligning it to the unique dynamics and demands of the South West region. Operational Coordination: Liaise with the central operations team in Arundel to ensure successful project delivery and client handover post-sale. Industry Engagement: Represent the company at regional networking events and industry forums, raising brand awareness and market visibility. Key Skills & Experience Proven experience in Business Development or Sales within the Facilities Management sector, with a focus on MEBF services. Strong track record of securing new business in competitive markets, ideally within the South West region. Deep understanding of hard FM services, including mechanical, electrical, and fabric engineering. Expertise in bid and tender management, from pre-qualification through to contract award. Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Ability to work independently and remotely, while maintaining regular collaboration with the head office and operations teams. Strategic thinker with the drive to grow a regional presence from the ground up. Benefits Competitive salary with performance-based bonus/commission. Flexible working arrangements, including remote working. Significant role in shaping regional growth and company trajectory. Close collaboration with senior leadership and operations for support and strategy. Professional development opportunities in a fast-growing SME. Contribute to a business committed to Net Zero objectives and sustainable infrastructure. This is a high-impact role for an experienced Business Development Manager ready to drive the company's entry and expansion into South West England. If you have a passion for sales, a strong FM or drainage background, and the ambition to grow a region from the ground up - we'd love to hear from you. Build Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Build Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.
The Vacancy OVERALL SUMMARY At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life. Are you a motivated sales professional ready to make an impact within a specialist market? Join our expert team at Close Brothers Asset Finance, where you'll play a key role in growing our footprint within the industrial print sector. As Part of our Print business, you'll be responsible for meeting ambitious sales targets by providing tailored Asset Finance solutions and related services to businesses across the sector. We're looking for a confident, results-orientated person with a strong sales background and a talent for building effective, lasting relationships with customers. If you have a background in Asset Finance or specialist Print Equipment, that's a huge plus - but above all, we're looking for someone with initiative, commercial and financial acumen, and the motivation to succeed in a dynamic and rewarding environment. This is a field based role, so you'll work from home, being based near Bristol or generally across the South West of England or Wales. The role involves significant amounts of travel, so a valid drivers licence is required. RESPONSIBILITIES Proactively identify, pursue and convert new business opportunities to consistently meet or exceed sales targets. Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with customers by understanding their needs and providing tailored solutions to foster repeat business. Manage the end-to-end sales cycle including ensuring timely and precise service delivery and providing customers with the relevant information to close the deal. Serve as a knowledgeable and credible finance partner by staying informed of relevant products, market trends, customer needs and competitive landscape. Act as a liaison between the company and its existing and prospective markets, negotiating terms of an agreement and closing sales while gathering valuable market and customer insights. Maintain accurate and up to date records of customer interactions, ensuring all compliance with both internal policies and external regulatory requirements. Work collaboratively with the Risk function to ensure the consistent alignment of objectives, adhering fully to the principles of the Enterprise Risk Management framework of the Close Brothers Group. Prepare comprehensive and well-structured credit applications to support informed lending decisions for customers. Ensure that all Governance and Compliance requirements are adhered to and all reporting and reviewing activities required by the Regulatory Bodies are carried out to the standards required. Ensure you operate within the context of the FCA regulations at all times and that the Treating Customers Fairly initiative is fully adhered to. WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE/ARE: Experience of working in a customer-facing sales environment, consistently meeting or exceeding targets Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate at all levels Sales driven with an ability to plan and manage own activities and contact strategy Strong business and financial acumen Excellent sales and negotiation skills IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE: Previous experience of Asset Finance Some knowledge of the Print industries (with a focus on asset expertise) Ability to analyse and interpret financial information We are an inclusive organisation and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as accessible as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or would like to discuss the recruitment process with us, please email us at or request a call back. ABOUT US At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working. Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250. To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: To find out more about life at Close Brothers: To find out more about our benefits: To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment: Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion … Close Brothers Group The Company At Close Brothers Group, we are all connected by our mission to be the best place in the UK for wealth professionals and their clients. We believe that everyone should think ahead, have a financial plan and invest wisely. Our clients are professionals, business owners, individuals, charities, families, and employers, who rely on our clear financial advice and investment management services to preserve and grow their long-term savings and investments. We are a team of about 900 people based in 15 offices across the UK. Our geographic footprint means we can combine a local approach with face-to-face services to enable strong, long-term relationships with our clients. Sustainability is fundamental to our purpose and we have a responsibility to help address the social, economic and environmental challenges facing our business, colleagues and clients. We strive to do the right thing and are dedicated to helping the charities that matter most to our people. Our vision is to develop an open and inclusive company that ensures everyone is valued, respected and included, so that in years to come our business will represent a diverse and inclusive workforce from the top down. We look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds. If this job is of interest to you but you do not meet every criteria then we encourage you still to apply as we are open to providing training opportunities. As an early adopter of hybrid working we are open to discussing all types of flexible working options, helping you to balance your work and home life. The Benefits Private medical Discounted health checks Stakeholder pension contribution Gym discounts Cycle to work scheme Gym discounts Purchase additional holiday
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
The Vacancy OVERALL SUMMARY At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life. Are you a motivated sales professional ready to make an impact within a specialist market? Join our expert team at Close Brothers Asset Finance, where you'll play a key role in growing our footprint within the industrial print sector. As Part of our Print business, you'll be responsible for meeting ambitious sales targets by providing tailored Asset Finance solutions and related services to businesses across the sector. We're looking for a confident, results-orientated person with a strong sales background and a talent for building effective, lasting relationships with customers. If you have a background in Asset Finance or specialist Print Equipment, that's a huge plus - but above all, we're looking for someone with initiative, commercial and financial acumen, and the motivation to succeed in a dynamic and rewarding environment. This is a field based role, so you'll work from home, being based near Bristol or generally across the South West of England or Wales. The role involves significant amounts of travel, so a valid drivers licence is required. RESPONSIBILITIES Proactively identify, pursue and convert new business opportunities to consistently meet or exceed sales targets. Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with customers by understanding their needs and providing tailored solutions to foster repeat business. Manage the end-to-end sales cycle including ensuring timely and precise service delivery and providing customers with the relevant information to close the deal. Serve as a knowledgeable and credible finance partner by staying informed of relevant products, market trends, customer needs and competitive landscape. Act as a liaison between the company and its existing and prospective markets, negotiating terms of an agreement and closing sales while gathering valuable market and customer insights. Maintain accurate and up to date records of customer interactions, ensuring all compliance with both internal policies and external regulatory requirements. Work collaboratively with the Risk function to ensure the consistent alignment of objectives, adhering fully to the principles of the Enterprise Risk Management framework of the Close Brothers Group. Prepare comprehensive and well-structured credit applications to support informed lending decisions for customers. Ensure that all Governance and Compliance requirements are adhered to and all reporting and reviewing activities required by the Regulatory Bodies are carried out to the standards required. Ensure you operate within the context of the FCA regulations at all times and that the Treating Customers Fairly initiative is fully adhered to. WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE/ARE: Experience of working in a customer-facing sales environment, consistently meeting or exceeding targets Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate at all levels Sales driven with an ability to plan and manage own activities and contact strategy Strong business and financial acumen Excellent sales and negotiation skills IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE: Previous experience of Asset Finance Some knowledge of the Print industries (with a focus on asset expertise) Ability to analyse and interpret financial information We are an inclusive organisation and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as accessible as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or would like to discuss the recruitment process with us, please email us at or request a call back. ABOUT US At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working. Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250. To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: To find out more about life at Close Brothers: To find out more about our benefits: To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment: Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion … Close Brothers Group The Company At Close Brothers Group, we are all connected by our mission to be the best place in the UK for wealth professionals and their clients. We believe that everyone should think ahead, have a financial plan and invest wisely. Our clients are professionals, business owners, individuals, charities, families, and employers, who rely on our clear financial advice and investment management services to preserve and grow their long-term savings and investments. We are a team of about 900 people based in 15 offices across the UK. Our geographic footprint means we can combine a local approach with face-to-face services to enable strong, long-term relationships with our clients. Sustainability is fundamental to our purpose and we have a responsibility to help address the social, economic and environmental challenges facing our business, colleagues and clients. We strive to do the right thing and are dedicated to helping the charities that matter most to our people. Our vision is to develop an open and inclusive company that ensures everyone is valued, respected and included, so that in years to come our business will represent a diverse and inclusive workforce from the top down. We look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds. If this job is of interest to you but you do not meet every criteria then we encourage you still to apply as we are open to providing training opportunities. As an early adopter of hybrid working we are open to discussing all types of flexible working options, helping you to balance your work and home life. The Benefits Private medical Discounted health checks Stakeholder pension contribution Gym discounts Cycle to work scheme Gym discounts Purchase additional holiday
Financial Controls, Risk, Governance, Frameworks, Policies, Financial Services, ACA, CIA, IRM, Hybrid, Bristol Your new company A global Financial Services business offers hybrid working (3 days a week in the office, based in Bristol and 2 days working from home) to a Financial Governance Manager who has significant experience in Financial Controls and Financial Risk Management. Your new role Your role is a standalone senior opportunity and also a highly visible position within the Finance team. You will work with stakeholders at the highest levels of finance globally within the organisation. In this key role, you will be responsible for shaping and overseeing the governance and risk management framework, working closely with the CFO, heads of function, global process owners, as well as the Risk, Compliance, and Audit teams. You'll play a crucial part in driving the first line of defence activities, ensuring all governance and control measures are not only in place but operating at their best. Your expertise will be vital in ensuring adherence to legislative requirements and maintaining robust compliance standards across the organisation. You will be instrumental in liaising widely across the business, ensuring globally consistent finance policies are in place and driving adherence to these policies and control frameworks through education and partnering with the business. You will be responsible for the documentation of global risks and controls associated with end-to-end processes, including where controls are manual v. automated. You will be supporting the operational finance teams in the design of new automated controls and supporting the implementation of new automated controls where possible. You will manage the control framework across Finance, educating team members and providing guidance and formal training when needed. You will set up and manage an overall Finance Governance and Risk forum in collaboration with the Risk team. You will provide reporting to the Finance Leadership Team, demonstrating adherence to control frameworks and visibility of emerging risks. You will co-ordinate and support the preparation of board and associated committee materials at both Group and subsidiary board levels. For full job responsibilities, please get in contact. What you'll need to succeed You may be a Qualified Accountant who has moved into a commercial Risk and Financial Controls position, or you could be a Qualified Risk or Audit professional with strong experience and understanding of working in a global Finance function. You will have significant experience in governance, risk and control frameworks in a financial environment. Previous financial services experience is highly desirable. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and stakeholder engagement. You will need to be skilled in monitoring compliance with processes and policies across multiple jurisdictions. What you'll get in return Salary £70-82000, depending on experience. Hybrid working, with 3 or more days a week in the office. (In this role, some flexibility of the days worked will be required to attend meetings with key stakeholders.) 25 days holiday with the option to buy up to a further 5 days a year. A wide range of health and well-being rewards A fantastic opportunity and a long-term career in a global organisation. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
Financial Controls, Risk, Governance, Frameworks, Policies, Financial Services, ACA, CIA, IRM, Hybrid, Bristol Your new company A global Financial Services business offers hybrid working (3 days a week in the office, based in Bristol and 2 days working from home) to a Financial Governance Manager who has significant experience in Financial Controls and Financial Risk Management. Your new role Your role is a standalone senior opportunity and also a highly visible position within the Finance team. You will work with stakeholders at the highest levels of finance globally within the organisation. In this key role, you will be responsible for shaping and overseeing the governance and risk management framework, working closely with the CFO, heads of function, global process owners, as well as the Risk, Compliance, and Audit teams. You'll play a crucial part in driving the first line of defence activities, ensuring all governance and control measures are not only in place but operating at their best. Your expertise will be vital in ensuring adherence to legislative requirements and maintaining robust compliance standards across the organisation. You will be instrumental in liaising widely across the business, ensuring globally consistent finance policies are in place and driving adherence to these policies and control frameworks through education and partnering with the business. You will be responsible for the documentation of global risks and controls associated with end-to-end processes, including where controls are manual v. automated. You will be supporting the operational finance teams in the design of new automated controls and supporting the implementation of new automated controls where possible. You will manage the control framework across Finance, educating team members and providing guidance and formal training when needed. You will set up and manage an overall Finance Governance and Risk forum in collaboration with the Risk team. You will provide reporting to the Finance Leadership Team, demonstrating adherence to control frameworks and visibility of emerging risks. You will co-ordinate and support the preparation of board and associated committee materials at both Group and subsidiary board levels. For full job responsibilities, please get in contact. What you'll need to succeed You may be a Qualified Accountant who has moved into a commercial Risk and Financial Controls position, or you could be a Qualified Risk or Audit professional with strong experience and understanding of working in a global Finance function. You will have significant experience in governance, risk and control frameworks in a financial environment. Previous financial services experience is highly desirable. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and stakeholder engagement. You will need to be skilled in monitoring compliance with processes and policies across multiple jurisdictions. What you'll get in return Salary £70-82000, depending on experience. Hybrid working, with 3 or more days a week in the office. (In this role, some flexibility of the days worked will be required to attend meetings with key stakeholders.) 25 days holiday with the option to buy up to a further 5 days a year. A wide range of health and well-being rewards A fantastic opportunity and a long-term career in a global organisation. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Company Profile CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries. Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) is a division of CBRE uniquely positioned to provide a complete set of services to corporate occupiers of commercial real estate across EMEA. GWS is redefining 'workplace' because we believe every place of work can become a competitive advantage for our clients. Productivity, reliability, engagement, quality, brand - the workplace contributes to business results, whether it's an office, a retail outlet, a laboratory, a data centre, a manufacturing environment or a virtual location. Job Title: Area General Manager CBRE Global Workplace Solutions, leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management, are recruiting an Area General Manager to join the team located in Bristol. Job Purpose Providing leadership, management, and development of an agreed portfolio of CBRE contracts, ensuring financial, and operational commitments are met and exceeded. Key Responsibilities Provide leadership, and ensuring the planned development of a defined portfolio of contracts to ensure that contractual commitments are met and exceeded. Ensure that opportunities for the strategic development of contracts are exploited, to deliver increased turnover and profitability, ensure additional services and projects are added, and contracts are re-won on re-tender. Ensuring business policies and processes are effectively communicated, and implemented within contracts. Ensure that contracts provide a healthy and safe working conditions and that both clients and Company health and safety policy and process is effectively implemented across both CBRE and subcontractors activities, and systems operate to ensure regular review. Ensure optimum staffing structures operate across contracts, balancing cost reduction with the delivery of service excellence. Ensure structures support peaks and troughs in workload, disaster recovery, and the sharing of expertise across the portfolio. Ensure contracts are staffed by fully competent teams, taking direct responsibility for the appointment of contract managers, ensuring post holders are fully competent, and that effective succession planning arrangements are in place. Working with other Operational managers to ensure the collaborative development of the business, effective teamworking, and support to colleagues. Development of financial plans for revenue and profit delivery, reduction of WIP, debt, cost reduction and contract growth, and ensure that these are met and exceeded. Ensure appropriate contract review, audit and control systems to ensure statutory, policy and contractual commitments are met. Ensuring a customer focus within all areas of operational activities, and that effective relationships are maintained with key client contacts. Promoting and maintaining the core Values of CBRE. Provision of leadership and guidance, advice, coaching and direct support, where required to deliver best practice selection, training, assessment and recognition/reward. Supporting effective business communication through advice, review, leadership and direct contribution to management and team meetings, briefings, consultation forums, correspondence, publicity, monthly and ad-hoc reporting and other publications, as appropriate. Supporting the sales process through solutions development, participation in presentations and consultation meetings, hosting visits, and support to mobilisation as required on new contracts. Ensure the provision of a learning environment, and appropriate training and development planning. Ensure basic training needs are delivered, employees are fully competent to undertake their roles, and are able to reach their full future potential. Accountabilities Accountability to the CBRE functional heads, as appropriate. Accountable day-to-day to the relevant client contacts. Line management responsibility for a small team, primarily comprising contract managers across a portfolio of contracts. Financial responsibility for the delivery of Plan commitments for the contract portfolio. Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Proven track record within the facilities management industry. Managerial experience at Contract / Account Manager or above within technical and or hard services is essential. The development and review of teams, appraisal, and the application of effective people management practice. Excellent motivational and influencing skills, with high levels of personal integrity. Incumbents must be self-starters, confident and composed. Organised, able to prioritise and deliver within high pressure, business critical environments. Ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical delivery for client satisfaction. Excellent understanding of health & safety legislation. Ability to gain trust and support of top-level management and key client decision makers. Experienced client relationship manager. Excellent influencing and negotiation skills. Excellent interpersonal skills for effective management of people at all levels of the organisation. Strong financial skills. Ability to manage conflict and crisis situations effectively.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Company Profile CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries. Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) is a division of CBRE uniquely positioned to provide a complete set of services to corporate occupiers of commercial real estate across EMEA. GWS is redefining 'workplace' because we believe every place of work can become a competitive advantage for our clients. Productivity, reliability, engagement, quality, brand - the workplace contributes to business results, whether it's an office, a retail outlet, a laboratory, a data centre, a manufacturing environment or a virtual location. Job Title: Area General Manager CBRE Global Workplace Solutions, leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management, are recruiting an Area General Manager to join the team located in Bristol. Job Purpose Providing leadership, management, and development of an agreed portfolio of CBRE contracts, ensuring financial, and operational commitments are met and exceeded. Key Responsibilities Provide leadership, and ensuring the planned development of a defined portfolio of contracts to ensure that contractual commitments are met and exceeded. Ensure that opportunities for the strategic development of contracts are exploited, to deliver increased turnover and profitability, ensure additional services and projects are added, and contracts are re-won on re-tender. Ensuring business policies and processes are effectively communicated, and implemented within contracts. Ensure that contracts provide a healthy and safe working conditions and that both clients and Company health and safety policy and process is effectively implemented across both CBRE and subcontractors activities, and systems operate to ensure regular review. Ensure optimum staffing structures operate across contracts, balancing cost reduction with the delivery of service excellence. Ensure structures support peaks and troughs in workload, disaster recovery, and the sharing of expertise across the portfolio. Ensure contracts are staffed by fully competent teams, taking direct responsibility for the appointment of contract managers, ensuring post holders are fully competent, and that effective succession planning arrangements are in place. Working with other Operational managers to ensure the collaborative development of the business, effective teamworking, and support to colleagues. Development of financial plans for revenue and profit delivery, reduction of WIP, debt, cost reduction and contract growth, and ensure that these are met and exceeded. Ensure appropriate contract review, audit and control systems to ensure statutory, policy and contractual commitments are met. Ensuring a customer focus within all areas of operational activities, and that effective relationships are maintained with key client contacts. Promoting and maintaining the core Values of CBRE. Provision of leadership and guidance, advice, coaching and direct support, where required to deliver best practice selection, training, assessment and recognition/reward. Supporting effective business communication through advice, review, leadership and direct contribution to management and team meetings, briefings, consultation forums, correspondence, publicity, monthly and ad-hoc reporting and other publications, as appropriate. Supporting the sales process through solutions development, participation in presentations and consultation meetings, hosting visits, and support to mobilisation as required on new contracts. Ensure the provision of a learning environment, and appropriate training and development planning. Ensure basic training needs are delivered, employees are fully competent to undertake their roles, and are able to reach their full future potential. Accountabilities Accountability to the CBRE functional heads, as appropriate. Accountable day-to-day to the relevant client contacts. Line management responsibility for a small team, primarily comprising contract managers across a portfolio of contracts. Financial responsibility for the delivery of Plan commitments for the contract portfolio. Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Proven track record within the facilities management industry. Managerial experience at Contract / Account Manager or above within technical and or hard services is essential. The development and review of teams, appraisal, and the application of effective people management practice. Excellent motivational and influencing skills, with high levels of personal integrity. Incumbents must be self-starters, confident and composed. Organised, able to prioritise and deliver within high pressure, business critical environments. Ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical delivery for client satisfaction. Excellent understanding of health & safety legislation. Ability to gain trust and support of top-level management and key client decision makers. Experienced client relationship manager. Excellent influencing and negotiation skills. Excellent interpersonal skills for effective management of people at all levels of the organisation. Strong financial skills. Ability to manage conflict and crisis situations effectively.
Role: Health & Safety/ CDM Advisor Location: Bristol Office Sector: Property & Construction Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + car allowance + industry leading benefits package Carriera is excited to partner with one of the UK s leading property & construction consultancies who operate across the country, our client has been established for over 75 years and boasts a headcount of over 1,000 construction professionals. They are involved in a multitude of projects within the built environment across their 13 offices, typical sectors that our client work within include; residential, commercial, defence, education, healthcare/ pharma, sport, hotel, leisure, transport, retail, manufacturing. The business is recruiting for an experienced Health & Safety professional to join the team, and act as a H&S/ CDM Advisor on a diverse portfolio of schemes across the region based from their Bristol office. Our client would be interested in speaking with H&S professionals who have an excellent understanding of CDM regulations and the design/ pre construction phase of projects. The business is happy to consider people from a Principal Contractor background who are looking to take the next step in their career and join a consultancy setting. Responsibilities: Offer a variety of health & safety services to a diverse client base. Carryout risk assessments, site inspections and site audits. Manage the H&S file from project beginning through to completion. Review construction phase plans. Maintain pre construction information. Attend design team and client meetings and offer safety advice on designs. Provide a CDM Advisor service to clients and advise on 2015 CDM Regulations. Develop new and existing client relationships. Requirements: NEBOSH Construction or equivalent. Professional membership to IOSH and APS (desirable). Excellent understanding of the 2015 CDM Regulations. Have worked in the property & construction sector for the last 2 years in a H&S capacity. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Apply: Competitive salary in the region of £50,000 - £55,000 Car or travel allowance 25 days of paid annual leave + 8 days bank holiday 4 x salary life assurance cover Income Protection Insurance Private healthcare Contributory pension scheme Professional membership fees covered Carriera Limited values diversity and promotes equality and no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are open to discussing any reasonable adjustments or additional arrangements you may require to support your application. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. When advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business for the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003. All applications will be held in strict confidence and in accordance with our privacy policy. Interested? For further information please apply or contact Alex Harcombe on (phone number removed).
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Role: Health & Safety/ CDM Advisor Location: Bristol Office Sector: Property & Construction Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + car allowance + industry leading benefits package Carriera is excited to partner with one of the UK s leading property & construction consultancies who operate across the country, our client has been established for over 75 years and boasts a headcount of over 1,000 construction professionals. They are involved in a multitude of projects within the built environment across their 13 offices, typical sectors that our client work within include; residential, commercial, defence, education, healthcare/ pharma, sport, hotel, leisure, transport, retail, manufacturing. The business is recruiting for an experienced Health & Safety professional to join the team, and act as a H&S/ CDM Advisor on a diverse portfolio of schemes across the region based from their Bristol office. Our client would be interested in speaking with H&S professionals who have an excellent understanding of CDM regulations and the design/ pre construction phase of projects. The business is happy to consider people from a Principal Contractor background who are looking to take the next step in their career and join a consultancy setting. Responsibilities: Offer a variety of health & safety services to a diverse client base. Carryout risk assessments, site inspections and site audits. Manage the H&S file from project beginning through to completion. Review construction phase plans. Maintain pre construction information. Attend design team and client meetings and offer safety advice on designs. Provide a CDM Advisor service to clients and advise on 2015 CDM Regulations. Develop new and existing client relationships. Requirements: NEBOSH Construction or equivalent. Professional membership to IOSH and APS (desirable). Excellent understanding of the 2015 CDM Regulations. Have worked in the property & construction sector for the last 2 years in a H&S capacity. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Apply: Competitive salary in the region of £50,000 - £55,000 Car or travel allowance 25 days of paid annual leave + 8 days bank holiday 4 x salary life assurance cover Income Protection Insurance Private healthcare Contributory pension scheme Professional membership fees covered Carriera Limited values diversity and promotes equality and no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are open to discussing any reasonable adjustments or additional arrangements you may require to support your application. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. When advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business for the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003. All applications will be held in strict confidence and in accordance with our privacy policy. Interested? For further information please apply or contact Alex Harcombe on (phone number removed).
Role Overview: This dynamic and engaging role is perfect for someone with a flair for innovative recruitment strategies. As Talent Acquisition Manager, you'll play a key role in shaping the talent landscape by creating and delivering forward thinking, cost effective recruitment solutions. With a hands-on approach, you will oversee the recruitment function, ensuring that the team thrives and consistently exceeds targets while nurturing an outstanding candidate experience at every stage. You'll lead the Talent Acquisition (TA) team of 4 with an eye on performance, continually optimising productivity against key metrics, and driving the evolution of a high performance culture. Key Responsibilities: Lead and inspire the TA team, ensuring performance is optimised against SLAs and KPIs to maintain a high level of productivity and efficiency. Mentor and develop the TA team, transforming them into true experts in candidate attraction and talent pool management, while leveraging the latest recruitment tools and best practices. Collaborate with hiring managers to develop tailored recruitment strategies, ensuring the attraction of top-tier talent and the delivery of a seamless candidate experience. Manage the entire recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to selection, handling a diverse array of roles across the business, and ensuring a smooth and professional process for all involved. Stay ahead of market trends and recruitment innovations, identifying new sourcing channels and technological advancements to enhance the recruitment journey. Drive diversity and inclusion by identifying and nurturing new talent pipelines that support the company's broader EDI strategy. Keep a close eye on recruitment costs, managing the recruitment budget with precision. Oversee the monthly creation of the TA section of the HR Scorecard, delivering insightful, accurate data to key stakeholders. Build and maintain strong relationships with recruitment partners, ensuring preferred suppliers and job board lists are up to date and aligned with our needs. Champion the employer brand, ensuring the careers website is compelling and up to date, effectively supporting talent attraction efforts. Collaborate with HR Services to ensure seamless onboarding, ensuring all compliance processes are adhered to and executed smoothly. Ensure the team's recruitment practices align with company policies, maintaining full compliance throughout the recruitment process. Oversee Right to Work status checks, ensuring compliance ahead of making job offers. Continuously drive improvements that enhance both candidate experience and operational efficiency. Skills & Experience: Proven experience in an in-house recruitment role within a diverse, fast-paced organisation. Demonstrated success in managing a high-performing Talent Acquisition team, within a culture driven by SLAs and KPIs. Ability to juggle multiple vacancies while understanding the commercial priorities that underpin each recruitment need. Skilled in sourcing and selecting candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds, with a particular focus on LinkedIn and other direct sourcing tools. Creative thinker when it comes to sourcing new talent, with a keen eye for discovering diverse, untapped pools of candidates. Experienced in managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from interviewing through to candidate management across a variety of roles. Strong analytical mindset with a knack for data analysis and reporting, ensuring recruitment efforts are data-driven and results-focused. Impeccable attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards in all aspects of recruitment. Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with a passion for working closely with colleagues at all levels to achieve recruitment success. Artis Recruitment provide specialist recruitment services within HR, Finance, IT, Procurement, Marketing, Customer Contact and Executive Search. By applying to this position, you acknowledge that you have read and accept our Privacy Policy: (url removed)
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Role Overview: This dynamic and engaging role is perfect for someone with a flair for innovative recruitment strategies. As Talent Acquisition Manager, you'll play a key role in shaping the talent landscape by creating and delivering forward thinking, cost effective recruitment solutions. With a hands-on approach, you will oversee the recruitment function, ensuring that the team thrives and consistently exceeds targets while nurturing an outstanding candidate experience at every stage. You'll lead the Talent Acquisition (TA) team of 4 with an eye on performance, continually optimising productivity against key metrics, and driving the evolution of a high performance culture. Key Responsibilities: Lead and inspire the TA team, ensuring performance is optimised against SLAs and KPIs to maintain a high level of productivity and efficiency. Mentor and develop the TA team, transforming them into true experts in candidate attraction and talent pool management, while leveraging the latest recruitment tools and best practices. Collaborate with hiring managers to develop tailored recruitment strategies, ensuring the attraction of top-tier talent and the delivery of a seamless candidate experience. Manage the entire recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to selection, handling a diverse array of roles across the business, and ensuring a smooth and professional process for all involved. Stay ahead of market trends and recruitment innovations, identifying new sourcing channels and technological advancements to enhance the recruitment journey. Drive diversity and inclusion by identifying and nurturing new talent pipelines that support the company's broader EDI strategy. Keep a close eye on recruitment costs, managing the recruitment budget with precision. Oversee the monthly creation of the TA section of the HR Scorecard, delivering insightful, accurate data to key stakeholders. Build and maintain strong relationships with recruitment partners, ensuring preferred suppliers and job board lists are up to date and aligned with our needs. Champion the employer brand, ensuring the careers website is compelling and up to date, effectively supporting talent attraction efforts. Collaborate with HR Services to ensure seamless onboarding, ensuring all compliance processes are adhered to and executed smoothly. Ensure the team's recruitment practices align with company policies, maintaining full compliance throughout the recruitment process. Oversee Right to Work status checks, ensuring compliance ahead of making job offers. Continuously drive improvements that enhance both candidate experience and operational efficiency. Skills & Experience: Proven experience in an in-house recruitment role within a diverse, fast-paced organisation. Demonstrated success in managing a high-performing Talent Acquisition team, within a culture driven by SLAs and KPIs. Ability to juggle multiple vacancies while understanding the commercial priorities that underpin each recruitment need. Skilled in sourcing and selecting candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds, with a particular focus on LinkedIn and other direct sourcing tools. Creative thinker when it comes to sourcing new talent, with a keen eye for discovering diverse, untapped pools of candidates. Experienced in managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from interviewing through to candidate management across a variety of roles. Strong analytical mindset with a knack for data analysis and reporting, ensuring recruitment efforts are data-driven and results-focused. Impeccable attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards in all aspects of recruitment. Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with a passion for working closely with colleagues at all levels to achieve recruitment success. Artis Recruitment provide specialist recruitment services within HR, Finance, IT, Procurement, Marketing, Customer Contact and Executive Search. By applying to this position, you acknowledge that you have read and accept our Privacy Policy: (url removed)
Regional Director - Financial Planning Drive Innovation Join a forward-thinking, values-led IFA firm at the forefront of providing Financial Planning within the NHS sector. They are transforming the way wealth planning services are delivered to NHS professionals and organisations. With a proud track record of innovation, ethical advice, and client-first values, They are now entering an exciting phase of growth and cultural transformation. You'll play a central role in developing financial planning for NHS clients, working with a collaborative, high-performance culture that encourages open dialogue, curiosity, and continuous improvement. Salary range up to £120,000, + Bonus on performance The Opportunity As Regional Director, you will lead a dynamic team of Financial Planners and Mortgage professionals as they expand and adapt to a fast-evolving NHS advisory landscape. You'll champion client experience, foster strategic partnerships with NHS bodies, and spearhead internal cultural evolution to ensure we deliver bespoke, values-driven wealth advice that aligns with needs of professional within the NHS This is more than a leadership role - it's a chance to be part of meaningful change. Key Responsibilities Leadership & People Development Coach and develop Financial Planners and the Head of Mortgages to achieve personal and team growth. Lead performance management, development reviews, and succession planning. Deliver business plans in alignment with NHS-specific financial needs and challenges. Collaborate on NHS-focused projects that enhance efficiency and client outcomes. Represent Commercial in organisation-wide change initiatives, driving integration and innovation. Lead relationship and performance management with key NHS introducers and decision-makers. Embed a referral strategy to connect NHS clients with full-spectrum financial services. Deliver against strategic KPIs and financial targets, ensuring profitability with purpose. Develop and implement a tailored trainee scheme for future financial planners in the NHS space. Requirements Track record of leading successful, compliant, and client-centric financial planning teams. Strong knowledge of NHS Pensions Commercial acumen and excellent influencing skills. Collaborative, coaching-oriented leadership style. Transparent, inclusive communication approach. High emotional intelligence and cultural awareness.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Regional Director - Financial Planning Drive Innovation Join a forward-thinking, values-led IFA firm at the forefront of providing Financial Planning within the NHS sector. They are transforming the way wealth planning services are delivered to NHS professionals and organisations. With a proud track record of innovation, ethical advice, and client-first values, They are now entering an exciting phase of growth and cultural transformation. You'll play a central role in developing financial planning for NHS clients, working with a collaborative, high-performance culture that encourages open dialogue, curiosity, and continuous improvement. Salary range up to £120,000, + Bonus on performance The Opportunity As Regional Director, you will lead a dynamic team of Financial Planners and Mortgage professionals as they expand and adapt to a fast-evolving NHS advisory landscape. You'll champion client experience, foster strategic partnerships with NHS bodies, and spearhead internal cultural evolution to ensure we deliver bespoke, values-driven wealth advice that aligns with needs of professional within the NHS This is more than a leadership role - it's a chance to be part of meaningful change. Key Responsibilities Leadership & People Development Coach and develop Financial Planners and the Head of Mortgages to achieve personal and team growth. Lead performance management, development reviews, and succession planning. Deliver business plans in alignment with NHS-specific financial needs and challenges. Collaborate on NHS-focused projects that enhance efficiency and client outcomes. Represent Commercial in organisation-wide change initiatives, driving integration and innovation. Lead relationship and performance management with key NHS introducers and decision-makers. Embed a referral strategy to connect NHS clients with full-spectrum financial services. Deliver against strategic KPIs and financial targets, ensuring profitability with purpose. Develop and implement a tailored trainee scheme for future financial planners in the NHS space. Requirements Track record of leading successful, compliant, and client-centric financial planning teams. Strong knowledge of NHS Pensions Commercial acumen and excellent influencing skills. Collaborative, coaching-oriented leadership style. Transparent, inclusive communication approach. High emotional intelligence and cultural awareness.
