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Role Title: Business Development Manager - Freight & Logistics Client: Global Freight Forwarder Location: Remote (Regional - South) Reporting Line: Commercial Director Loom Talent are actively supporting a top Logistics business with the appointment of a Business Development Manager - Freight & Logistics for its Freight Forwarding team. Due to aggressive plans for increasing market share they have multiple opportunities for experienced and motivated sales professionals. Client Overview Our client offers global transportation, warehousing, and supply chain solutions across the world, operating in over 100 countries and is recognised as a leader in its field. Role Overview Business Development Manager - Freight & Logistics will play a pivotal role in driving the profitability of the UK business. You will identify, oversee and manage opportunities to increase profitability while fostering a collaborative relationship with internal teams and resources. Role and responsibilities: Identify and unlock new business growth opportunities by building a dynamic contact list in your designated territory. Drive sales success through proactive outreach-cold calls, telemarketing, and strategic written communication-to generate fresh leads. Be the go-to expert for customers, offering solutions across transportation, pricing, and service contracts that add real value. Build strong relationships by staying in regular contact with customers, attending review meetings, and spearheading process improvements. Ensure customer satisfaction by addressing concerns swiftly and professionally, turning challenges into opportunities. Take on special projects and additional responsibilities that showcase your initiative and contribute to business innovation What you will do: Drive strategic growth by supporting and ensuring successful completion of key account reviews. Deliver impactful results directly to the Country Director, taking the lead on customer negotiations. Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations and other teams to meet and exceed profitability goals. What You Bring: Relevant experience in the Logistics, Freight Forwarding or Supply Chain Sector. A track record in Sales or Business Development with the ability to demonstrate self-generated growth. Familiarity with optimization tools and a forward thinking and open mind-set. An energetic and positive approach to your work with a willingness to step outside of your comfort zone occasionally Salary & Benefits Highly competitive base salary + excellent commission + Car allowance and expenses Fantastic opportunity for further growth and progression within the business

Brilliant opportunity to take both a strategic and hands-on lead role in delivering the prestigious award and events programme at this highly regarded UK Association/Body (within the marketing sector) - lead team of 2 Execs as the team deliver a brilliant events calendar for varied audiences within the marketing sector. Who are you joining? Leading trade association within a specialist area of the marketing sector - over 400 corporate members - from leading brands to agencies, forming Europe's largest community within this area of specialist marketeers. The organization has c. 60 employees. The Events team support the objectives of the Organization (education, representation, community, standards) and the events they deliver to support this include the major industry awards programme and gala event, networking, thought leadership events, 2 x conferences (150 pax), and webinar events programme - all focusing on supporting and celebrating the industry, it's development, innovation and members. Their values are to be Genuine, Innovative, Inspiring and Helpful in all aspects of their work. Role: As Head of Events and Awards you'll report into the Operations Director, and manage a team of two Events Executives. You'll lead the planning, growth and delivery of their flagship Awards programme (over 30 categories, all aspects from judging panels on, to the delivery of final awards event, so lots of communication and project management alongside the event ops is required), and also their wider events calendar. From industry conferences to cutting-edge webinars, you'll curate and deliver unforgettable and brilliantly delivered experiences that inspire their community, elevate best practice and champion excellence within their field. What you'll do Own the strategy and execution of the industry leading Awards programme and event, from entries and judging to the showstopping ceremony Lead the Association's year-round events calendar, overseeing in-person and virtual events that engage members and industry leaders - oversee 2 x Event Executives Manage budgets, logistics and teams to deliver seamless, high-impact and relevant events/experiences Shape long-term strategy in line with member needs and the Association's priorities Build and nurture relationships across corporate members from within the marketing sector - brands, agencies and sponsors to grow participation and partnerships What you'll bring You'll have a background of proven success delivering complex events and awards programmes - an Association background is ideal, though not essential - ideally experienced dealing with a committee/membership led focus/objectives You'll have excellent event and project management skills, and enjoy the delivery of complex event/awards programmes, the importance of detail alongside the big picture Alongside excellent event operations and keen eye for detail, you'll bring a commercial and strategic mindset with creative flair Strong leadership, team development Good stakeholder engagement skills Excellent project management and communication abilities A hands-on, can-do attitude - ready to lead from the front and hands on to deliver on the detail This is a standout opportunity to take ownership of a prestigious and interesting event portfolio in a friendly, purpose-driven organisation that values genuine, innovative, inspiring and helpful people. If you're looking for a fabulous opportunity and ready to step up into a Head of Events role, or are an existing Head of Events who enjoys the hands-on alongside the strategic elements within your role, then APPLY NOW!

From sporting events to concerts, festivals to film, have you ever wondered how the world s most prestigious live events get powered? Power Logistics is looking to recruit an Administrative Assistant to join the team responsible for delivering temporary power to a portfolio of high profile projects that have included the Olympic and Commonwealth Games Ceremonies, Extreme E races, BST Hyde Park, Platinum Jubilee and many other of the UK s largest festivals and sporting events. Location Draycot Park Farm, Chippenham SN15 5LH Hours of work Full Time Monday Friday 9am 5pm Department - Commercial Starting Salary - £25,000.00 - £30,000.00 dependent on experience Reports to Director of Commercial & Corporate Affairs About the role: We re looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our Commercial Team. The successful candidate will play a key part in bringing projects together by helping source crew, equipment, fuel and accommodation for our projects along with raising purchase orders, setting up new enquiries and project folders through to project closure. Your main responsibilities will include: Provide administrative support to the Operations & Commercial teams Onboard new sub-contractors and keep our databases up-to-date Assist with the booking of crew, plant, equipment, site ancillaries and fuel Raise and send purchase orders for any project-related orders in line with project budgets, including crew, plant, equipment, site ancillaries and fuel Communicate with suppliers, clients and other internal departments to ensure the smooth delivery of our projects Assist with travel, accommodation, accreditation and transportation arrangements for staff and sub-contractors Monitor the enquiries mailbox and answer incoming telephone calls Provide administrative support to other areas of the business as required In this role, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our operations run smoothly by providing excellent administrative support across the company. Desirable Skills: A detail-driven individual with an eye for accuracy even in pressured situations Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills for liaising with clients, suppliers and internal teams Ability to think on your feet and deal with supplier issues, and last-minute changes with confidence and calm, quickly identifying problems and implementing effective solutions A team player who support colleagues with flexibility and positivity, contributing to a cohesive and energetic workplace Familiarity with Microsoft 365 software, data security, and reporting tools What Power Logistics offers in return: Competitive salary 22 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays Company loyalty bonus Company pension scheme Power Logistics is committed to continual development and all employees are offered the opportunity for further training that will complement their role. For further information about this role please contact Nicola Glendinning, Director for Commercial & Corporate Affairs, by sending your CV to .

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.

Location: Croydon, UK Relocation supported: Not supported, but internal applications are welcome Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance - we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you're surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant. About the business unit We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. From preparing the business case and advising on related issues - such as revenue, procurement, and environmental legislation - to delivering the completed infrastructure and helping maintain it. Our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle. We play a major role in developing and delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy. About the role: Our specialist aviation team is based in London, UK, and delivers major airport planning and development projects globally, working collaboratively with our regional offices. We are seeking a Technical Director who is a specialist in Airport Capacity Analysis. The successful candidate will be recognised in the industry as a technical expert in their specialist field. The candidate will be part of a globally respected and diverse team of airport planners, airfield engineers and forecast, capacity and business analysts. Key responsibilities include: • Technical Excellence - Lead capacity work on major airport development programmes, for significant airport owners and operators. - Be recognised by our clients and within the aviation industry as a technical specialist with world class capacity expertise. - Train others in this specialist field, nurturing junior members of the team and helping support them to develop their airport capacity capabilities. - Progress our capacity expertise across all airport facilities and systems including operational research, data analysis, capacity planning and simulation modelling. - Optimise capacity at airports by understanding and making use of new technologies. • Business Development - Seek and pursue new business opportunities to grow our airport capacity planning services. - Build and maintain robust relationships with new and existing airport operator clients, influencing key directors to become their preferred consultant. - Plan and positioning for upcoming opportunities and prospects, converting them into projects, producing high-quality proposals that are both technically and commercially sound. - With clients that commission our capacity services, also take on the role of an Account Leader / Client Manager. • Project Delivery: - Technical leadership of capacity and simulation modelling work of major airport planning and development projects. - Communicate effectively with client organisations and key stakeholders, to give them confidence in the capacity principles of their development programmes. - Perform the role of Project Director/Principal, accountable for achieving successful project outcomes, coaching and mentoring Project Managers. - As Project Director/Principal be accountable for the successful completion of all projects under your oversight. Success means sound governance, commercial, financial, technical, health, safety and welfare, and realisation of client benefits agreed in the proposal phase. - Direct airport capacity projects to achieve quality deliverables on time and on budget to maintain customer satisfaction without compromising target profit. We are looking for a flexible and motivated professional with experience and a genuine passion for the aviation industry. Mott MacDonald is an equal opportunity employer, and we do value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate, and we take positive steps to create an inclusive culture. To apply for this position, you must have: • Extensive experience in airport capacity, including work on large scale airport development programmes. • Numerically fluent, able to understand complex systems and able to direct and train junior staff in how to analyse and optimise them. • An understanding of simulation modelling tools and techniques to train junior simulation modellers and optimise airport facilities and operations. • Excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively at all client and stakeholder levels from board level directors to graduates as well as capacity managers. • A degree in mathematics, operational research, air transport management, aeronautical engineering, airport planning, or civil engineering. Candidates with other relevant qualifications may be considered. • Fluency in English - knowledge of other languages will be valued as an advantage. • To deliver this role you will be required to travel regularly to visit domestic and international clients. Being willing to work overseas on major aviation programmes would be valued as an advantage. • Proficient in Microsoft software. • Experience of using simulation modelling software tools and the ability to manage others to use them to deliver capacity and demand analysis outputs We are looking for candidates with the following characteristics: • Proactive and self-motivated, with a learning mindset. • A person who is naturally curious and analytical, who is willing to adopt new techniques and software and strive for continuous improvement in our ways of working. • An ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, winning new work and becoming their preferred consultant. • Strong project leadership skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment • A team player who nurtures and uplifts colleagues, and is able to foster teamwork and collaboration • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, which allow you to confidently liaise with clients and cross-functional teams. UK Immigration Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. Equality, diversity, and inclusion We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute. Accessibility We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can support you. Agile working We are happy to talk openly about flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace. We offer some fantastic benefits including: Health and wellbeing Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family. Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too. Financial wellbeing We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary. Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury. Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes. Lifestyle A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme. Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years' service. Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers. Enhanced family and carers leave Enhanced family leave policies . click apply for full job details

Location: Croydon, UK Recruiter contact: Ainsley Anstess Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance - we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you're surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant. About the business unit We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. From preparing the business case and advising on related issues - such as revenue, procurement, and environmental legislation - to delivering the completed infrastructure and helping maintain it. Our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle. We play a major role in developing and delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy. Overview of the role Our specialist aviation team is based in London, UK, and delivers major airport planning and development projects globally, working collaboratively with our regional offices. We are seeking a Technical Director who is a specialist in Landside Airport Planning. The successful candidate will be recognised in the industry as a technical expert in their specialist field. The candidate will be part of a globally respected and diverse team of airport planners, airfield engineers and forecast, capacity and business analysts. Key duties and responsibilities will include: Technical Excellence: Lead landside planning workstreams on major airport development programmes, for airport owners and operators Be recognised by our clients and within the aviation industry as a technical specialist with world-class landside planning expertise Train others in this specialist field, nurturing junior members of the team and helping support them to develop their landside planning capabilities Develop our planning expertise across all airport landside facilities include those for surface transport, airport cities, cargo and logistics, ancillary and support facilities, and airport adjacent land uses Optimise landside planning at airports for land-use and operational efficiency Understand surface access numerical capacity analysis and simulation modelling to be able to work closely and collaboratively with transport planners and modellers who specialise in this work Business Development: Seek and pursue new business opportunities to grow our airport landside planning services Build and maintain robust relationships with new and existing airport operator clients, influencing key directors to become their preferred consultant Plan and positioning for upcoming opportunities and prospects, converting them into projects, producing high-quality proposals that are both technically and commercially sound With clients that commission our landside planning services, also take on the role of an Account Leader / Client Manager when required to do so Project Delivery: Technical leadership of landside planning workstreams of major airport masterplan and development projects Communicate effectively with client organisations and key stakeholders, to give them confidence in the landside planning principles of their development programmes Perform the role of Project Director/Principal, accountable for achieving successful project outcomes, coaching and mentoring Project Managers As Project Director/Principal be accountable for the successful completion of all projects under your oversight Success means sound governance, commercial, financial, technical, health, safety and welfare, and realisation of client benefits agreed in the proposal phase Direct airport landside planning projects to achieve quality deliverables on budget and on time to maintain customer satisfaction without compromising target profit Candidate specification We are looking for a flexible and motivated professional with experience and a genuine passion for the aviation industry. Essential: Extensive experience in airport landside planning, including work on large scale airport development programmes Experience to include landside transport facilities, airport operations, land-use planning, cargo and logistics, airport cities, and airport support facilities Fluent in spatial planning, able to understand complex geometry and able to direct and train junior staff in how to optimise configurations using appropriate software An understanding of spatial planning tools and techniques including Autodesk products, GIS, BIM, etc, and the ability to coach and mentor junior resources in their use to optimise airport facilities and operations Excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively at all client and stakeholder levels from board level directors to graduates as well as planning directors A degree in air transport management, airport planning, architecture, urban planning, transport planning or civil engineering. Candidates with other relevant qualifications may be considered Fluency in English - knowledge of other languages will be valued as an advantage To deliver this role you will be required to travel regularly to visit domestic and international clients Being willing to work overseas on major aviation programmes would be valued as an advantage Proficient in Microsoft software We are looking for candidates with the following characteristics: Proactive and self-motivated, with a learning mindset A person who is naturally curious, who is willing to adopt new techniques and software and strive for continuous improvement in our ways of working An ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, winning new work and becoming their preferred consultant Strong project leadership skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment A team player who nurtures and uplifts colleagues, and is able to foster teamwork and collaboration Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, which allow you to confidently liaise with clients and cross-functional teams UK Immigration Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. Equality, diversity, and inclusion We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute. Accessibility We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can support you. Agile working We are happy to talk openly about flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace. We offer some fantastic benefits including: Health and wellbeing Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family. Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too. Financial wellbeing We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary. Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury. Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes. Lifestyle A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level . click apply for full job details

Managing Director Manchester Salary: 120,000pa + car + potential future equity Job Summary: I am working with a well-established SME in Manchester in the Defence sector who are seeking an experienced Managing Director to join their team on a permanent basis. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role is ideal for a candidate who is experienced in business turnaround, leading the strategic and operational direction of the company, improvement of financial performance, driving growth and ensuring strong relationships with customers within the defence sector. Key Responsibilities: Lead the business through a strategic and operational transformation to restore profitability and long-term sustainability. Develop and execute a turnaround strategy aligned with board objectives, delivering measurable performance improvements. Strengthen the company's presence and reputation within the UK defence marketplace, building trusted relationships with MoD, DE&S, and key industry partners. Oversee all business operations, ensuring compliance with defence industry regulations and contractual obligations. Provide strong leadership across all departments, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. Represent the company with key clients, stakeholders, and at high-level defence and industry events. Drive new business development, leveraging existing relationships and market knowledge to secure strategic contracts and partnerships. Ensure sound financial management, cost control, and operational efficiency across the business. Requirements and Qualifications: Significant senior leadership experience (Managing Director, CEO, or equivalent), ideally in an SME or mid-sized defence organisation In-depth knowledge of the UK defence industry, including procurement processes, regulatory requirements, and key stakeholders - knowledge of the defence sector is an essential requirement for this role Proven experience leading a successful business turnaround - restoring profitability, restructuring operations, or re-aligning strategy Strong commercial acumen, with a track record of securing and managing complex defence contracts Experience managing stakeholder relationships across government, primes, and industry bodies Demonstrated ability to lead organisational change and inspire high-performance teams Excellent communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills Degree-level education in business, engineering, defence studies, or a related field; MBA or similar qualification is advantageous Must be eligible to obtain UK security clearance Detail orientated, able to investigate and look at a business from ground level up In return, you will receive: Salary circa 120,000pa + car Potential for future equity in the business - will be discussed at interview Private health care Excellent company pension 4 day working week (condensed hours across Monday - Thursday) Excellent holidays and other benefits If you are interested in this role, please click apply now and I will be in touch to discuss further.

Centre Manager We have an exciting opportunity for a Centre Manager to play a vital part in leading one of our residential centres, ensuring we deliver unforgettable experiences for children and young people aged 8 13. This role will oversee operations at our Ashbourne site in Derbyshire, contributing to the safe, smooth, and inspiring running of our centres. Position: Centre Manager Location: Ashbourne, Derbyshire Salary: £35,000 depending on experience Duration: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, permanent Benefits: 28 Days annual leave plus Public and Bank Holidays, Pension Scheme, Flexible working hours Closing Date: Friday 19th September at 11.59pm About the role: As Centre Manager you will take overall responsibility for the site, its buildings, grounds, vehicles, and on-site team, ensuring our centres are safe, compliant, and welcoming. You will lead staff and volunteers, inspire strong teamwork, and play a key role in delivering exceptional residential breaks for children and young people. Some of your key responsibilities will include: Overseeing the daily operations of the centre, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, safeguarding, and risk management. Leading and managing the on-site team (Housekeeping, Maintenance, Catering, Team Leaders, and Volunteers). Managing budgets, resources, facilities, and contracts to ensure efficiency and sustainability. Developing and delivering land and centre management plans to ensure our facilities are safe, welcoming, and environmentally sustainable. Ensuring children enjoy nutritious meals, exciting activities, and a safe environment during their stays. Raising the charity s profile within the local community, encouraging third-party use of our facilities and supporting local partnerships. Producing quarterly centre-based reports for senior leadership on H&S, incidents, and development projects. About you: We are looking for an experienced Centre Manager with strong leadership and operational skills, as well as a genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of children and young people. You will have the following essential skills and experience: Excellent understanding of Health & Safety, safeguarding, and child-centred activity planning. Proven experience in facilities, land, or fleet management. Strong leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to manage and motivate a multi-disciplinary team. Financial awareness with experience managing budgets and resources. Confident communicator, problem solver, and decision-maker. A commitment to sustainability and green practices. It would be desirable if you also have: A recognised Facilities Management or H&S qualification. Experience of working in child-focused environments. Food Safety Level 3 qualification. Previous budget management experience and commercial acumen. About the charity: The charity gives children and young people across the UK who face serious challenges in their lives the chance for a break that lasts a lifetime. For over 30 years, more than 20,000 children have enjoyed a week of adventure, creativity, and new friendships at our centres in Derbyshire and Cornwall. When they go home, they take with them confidence, resilience, and memories that last forever. Everyone who works for the charity has a responsibility to promote the safeguarding and welfare of children. All successful applicants will require a DBS Disclosure. You may also have experience in roles such as Facilities Manager, Operations Manager, Centre Director, Youth Centre Manager, Site Manager, Community Engagement Manager, or Children s Services Manager, etc. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.