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Location: Redditch (office-based) Salary: £15.00 £18.00 per hour (DOE) Equivalent c.£31,000 £34,000 Hours: 09.00-17.00 Part Time or Full Time Hours The Role Arden Personnel are recruiting for a Temporary Bookkeeper to join a well-established Redditch-based manufacturer. The role has arisen to cover long-term sick leave within the accounts team and is available on a minimum three-month basis, likely running through to the end of the year with potential to extend. This is a broad, hands-on role suited to an experienced bookkeeper who can pick up an existing set of books quickly and work independently from day one. Key Responsibilities: - General day-to-day bookkeeping across the group's three entities - Bank reconciliations - Preparation of monthly management accounts - Payroll processing - VAT return preparation and submission - Intercompany transactions and reconciliations across the group - Ad hoc accounts duties as required About You Must Have: - Proven bookkeeping experience, including management accounts and payroll - Confident working with Sage 50 and Xero - Able to work independently with minimal handover - Available immediately or at short notice Desirable: - Experience of migrating from Sage 50 to Xero - Background in a manufacturing or SME environment The Package - £16.00 £20.00 per hour , depending on experience - Hours: Monday Friday, 9am 5pm - Part-time or full-time considered - Contract: Temporary, minimum 3 months, likely to end of year, with potential to extend About the Client A well-established UK supplier of ovens based in Redditch. How to apply for our Temporary Bookkeeper role We are reviewing CVs now early applications are highly encouraged. Click below to apply or contact our team directly. Contact Arden Personnel (url removed) (phone number removed) (Alcester) (phone number removed) (Redditch) Follow Arden Personnel on Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn for live vacancies. About Arden Personnel: Arden Personnel is a trusted recruitment agency covering Redditch, Bromsgrove, Studley, Henley-in-Arden, Evesham, Alcester, Bidford-on-Avon, Leamington Spa, Warwick, and Stratford-upon-Avon. We place candidates across Administration, Marketing, IT, HR, Finance, Customer Service, Purchasing, Engineering and more. We are an equal opportunities employer.

- Job Title: Head of Finance Charity & Not-for-Profit - Salary: £55,000+ DOE - Contract: Permanent, Full-time - Location: Warwickshire, Hybrid / Flexible - Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer, with a seat on the Senior Management Team The Opportunity This is a rare chance to take the next step into your first Senior Management Team seat leading the finance function of a long-established, internationally-connected membership charity, with genuine authority over financial controls, statutory compliance, and strategic decision-making at board level. You'll be the organisation's principal finance authority, responsible for safeguarding fiduciary and statutory compliance (Charity SORP FRS 102, Companies Act, Charities Act, HMRC, Gift Aid and VAT), while acting as a strategic partner to the CEO, Deputy CEO and Board. This is a genuine seat at the top table, not a finance function buried beneath operations you'll retain final authority on financial controls, compliance and professional judgement, and your insight will shape decisions at the very top of the organisation. If you're currently a Finance Manager, Deputy Head of Finance, or Senior Finance Manager in the charity sector looking for your first seat on a Senior Management Team or a Head of Finance at a smaller charity ready for a bigger, more complex remit this is that step up. What You'll Be Doing - Leading financial strategy, budgeting, planning and cash-flow management across a complex, multi-entity charity - Owning the financial control framework, accounting policies and statutory compliance and delivering clean, on-time audits - Producing clear, board-ready reporting and translating the numbers into insight for SMT, trustees and committees - Leading and developing the finance team, and championing business partnering across the organisation - Owning the finance systems roadmap and leading the financial elements of the corporate risk register - Partnering with the CEO and Deputy CEO on financial sustainability, risk and strategic decisions About You Essential: - Qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA or equivalent) - Significant finance leadership experience in a charity or not-for-profit setting, including line management of a finance team - Strong charity SORP (FRS 102), statutory reporting, audit and compliance background, including HMRC, Gift Aid and VAT - Experience advising boards, trustees or senior governance bodies or working closely with them - A proven team leader, comfortable operating within trustee-led governance structures Helpful too: - Experience of a membership organisation, group / multi-entity structure or complex income model - Exposure to finance systems development or transformation - Prior experience operating at SMT or board-reporting level What's on Offer - £55,000+ depending on experience, with flexibility for the right candidate - Flexible, hybrid working this is a team-leadership role, so not fully remote, but we'll agree a pattern that works for you - Professional development training - Wellbeing & security: a strong pension scheme, critical illness cover, and confidential counselling / employee support - A cause worth getting behind: you'd be joining a values-driven charity whose volunteers deliver community and humanitarian impact at home and around the world Interested? Apply today, or for a confidential conversation about the role, contact the team at (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We work on a quality-led, targeted basis, so we'd genuinely welcome a chat before you apply. Arden Personnel Arden Personnel is a friendly, independent recruitment agency working across Worcestershire, Warwickshire and the wider Midlands from Redditch and Alcester to Evesham, Stratford-upon-Avon and beyond. We focus on getting the fit right for candidates and clients alike. Redditch (phone number removed) Alcester (phone number removed) (url removed) Arden Personnel is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified people

National Account Manager Field based £45,000 - £52,000 per annum Car/Allowance & Bonus We are seeking a strategic, tenacious, and growth-oriented National Account Manager to lead a portfolio of high-potential contract catering accounts at a Head Office and central procurement level. Our client is a market-leading, customer-centric catering equipment and commercial kitchen solutions business. They specialise in supporting the contract catering industry, helping major catering operators optimise their kitchens, realise the value of their equipment assets, and maintain seamless operations through structured purchasing frameworks. The Role In this high-impact position, you will take full ownership of a defined portfolio of national contract caterers holding immense growth potential. Operating primarily at a Head Office level, you will navigate central procurement and category management teams to secure and maximise framework agreements. A major focus of this role is expanding their footprint within these frameworks. While capital equipment sales remain core, you will strategically introduce and upsell our comprehensive service & maintenance contracts . Key Responsibilities - Framework & Portfolio Management: Manage and grow a defined portfolio of national contract catering accounts, operating at Head Office, category management, and central procurement levels. - Commercial Growth: Execute a balanced "Hunter/Farmer" approach-retaining core business while driving organic framework growth through service & maintenance contracts, capital equipment sales, and asset replacements. - Contract Negotiation: Support, negotiate, and secure long-term contracts and agreements with national clients to build enduring business partnerships. - Strategic Planning: Conduct structured Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and collaborate with clients on joint business plans focused on shared value and efficiency. - Team Leadership: Support, develop, and coach your direct reports (National Account Executive / Internal Sales Executive), ensuring national targets are clearly understood and consistently met. - Market Presence: Represent the business at national trade shows, conferences, and networking events to enhance brand visibility and forge new corporate relationships. About You We are looking for a positive, determined, and highly commercial sales professional who combines deep relationship-building expertise with an uncompromising desire to deliver customer-centric service. You'll ideally have: - Proven Track Record: A minimum of 3 to 5 years of corporate sales experience managing large, multi-site national accounts within a dynamic business environment. - Sector & Service Expertise: Strong industry knowledge specifically within commercial catering service & maintenance or kitchen infrastructure solutions. - Leadership Experience: Previous management or leadership experience in a challenging, target-driven environment, with a knack for coaching and development. - Procurement Fluency: Proven experience building robust client relationships with senior procurement functions, category managers, and corporate stakeholders. - Commercial Acumen: Strong numerical, analytical, and contract negotiation skills with a deep understanding of sales margins and profit optimisation. - Mobility: Full UK driving licence (with no more than 3 points) and a willingness to travel for high-profile customer-facing meetings. What's on Offer? - Competitive base salary with an industry-leading bonus scheme aligned with portfolio growth. - Company car or car allowance to support national travel. - A supportive, collaborative leadership environment where your strategic ideas are valued. - Structured personal development within a corporate group that actively lives its core values. How to Apply We are reviewing CVs now early applications are highly encouraged. Click below to apply or contact our team directly. Contact Arden Personnel (url removed) (phone number removed) (Alcester) (phone number removed) (Redditch) Follow Arden Personnel on Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn for live vacancies. About Arden Personnel: Arden Personnel is a trusted recruitment agency covering Redditch, Bromsgrove, Studley, Henley-in-Arden, Evesham, Alcester, Bidford-on-Avon, Leamington Spa, Warwick, and Stratford-upon-Avon. We place candidates across Administration, Marketing, IT, HR, Finance, Customer Service, Purchasing, Engineering and more. We are an equal opportunities employer

New Business Sales Hunter Retail Shopfitting £60,000 OTE £1000+ Location: Hybrid UK National Travel (Redditch HQ) Salary: £60,000 base + 4% commission (uncapped) Realistic OTE: £100 + The Role Recruit Now for a New Business Sales Hunter position with a fast-growing UK shopfitting manufacturer. You'll own a 60-account territory targeting major UK retailers, hotel groups, and student accommodation operators. Full sales cycle ownership: prospect mapping, discovery, surveys, ROI modelling, pilot delivery, and framework agreement closure. Key Responsibilities: - Map and target 60 priority accounts (major retailers, discounters, hotel groups, student accommodation) - Lead discovery, site surveys, and ROI modelling for fixture packages (£250k £5m) - Coordinate internal designers and estimators to deliver quotes within 72 hours - Secure pilot store installations and convert to regional/national roll-outs - Forecast weekly pipeline and report to Sales Director - Close framework agreements and drive revenue growth About You Must Have: - Track record closing B2B sales deals (any sector) - Independent, self-motivated closer - Ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles - Drive to earn serious money Desirable: - HubSpot CRM experience - LinkedIn Sales Navigator proficiency - Knowledge of retail, hospitality, or procurement cycles - Familiarity with lifecycle cost modelling - Industry-specific background we train on shopfitting, retail, and hospitality sectors The Package - £60,000 base salary - 4% uncapped commission on revenue closed (£100k+) - Car allowance - Pension scheme - 25 days annual leave - Hybrid working: 2 days HQ (Redditch), 3 days field - Progression: Clear path to Sector Head Retail within 2 3 years About the Client Established UK designer and manufacturer of sustainable, bespoke shopfitting solutions for retail, hotels, and student accommodation. Clients include major high-street retailers, grocery brands, fashion, health & beauty, QSR, and sportswear. Growing fast. Demand exceeds sales capacity. How to apply for our New Business Sales Hunter role We are reviewing CVs now early applications are highly encouraged. Click below to apply or contact our team directly. Contact Arden Personnel (url removed) (phone number removed) (Alcester) (phone number removed) (Redditch) Follow Arden Personnel on Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn for live vacancies. About Arden Personnel: Arden Personnel is a trusted recruitment agency covering Redditch, Bromsgrove, Studley, Henley-in-Arden, Evesham, Alcester, Bidford-on-Avon, Leamington Spa, Warwick, and Stratford-upon-Avon. We place candidates across Administration, Marketing, IT, HR, Finance, Customer Service, Purchasing, Engineering and more. We are an equal opportunities employer

- Job Title: National Account Executive Field Sales, Commercial Catering / Foodservice - Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Location: Home-based with regular UK travel - Salary: £32,000 £35,000 per annum (DOE) - Hours: Monday to Friday, core hours 08 00 (some flexibility for travel, trade shows and client events) Package Highlights - 10% performance bonus on top of basic salary - Company car - 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy up to 5 more) - Matched 5% employer pension - High street retail discounts - Free parking Summary We're recruiting a National Account Executive on behalf of our client, a market-leading commercial catering solutions provider, for a permanent, field-based sales role covering accounts across the UK. You'll manage and grow a portfolio of key national accounts, run Quarterly Business Reviews, and deliver measurable growth across multi-site operations backed by a strong package including a company car, performance bonus, and genuine career development. This is a strong fit for a driven B2B sales or account management professional ideally with food, foodservice, or commercial catering experience who wants autonomy, variety, and a real career path managing complex client accounts. What You'll Be Doing Account Management & Client Relationships - Manage a defined portfolio of core clients, conducting regular site visits and GAP analysis - Carry out customer-facing meetings with clear, documented objectives - Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with key accounts, producing joint business plans focused on growth - Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across multi-site, complex client structures Sales Planning & Delivery - Develop and implement a structured sales plan to retain existing customers and win new business - Achieve sales and margin targets, ensuring profitable conversion of contracts and quoted works - Monitor customer and internal KPIs, addressing performance proactively Representation & Collaboration - Represent the business at national trade shows, conferences, and networking events - Work closely with the National Account Manager and wider internal teams (operations, marketing, finance) What We're Looking For Essential: - Proven customer-facing or external sales experience - Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Good numerical skills and commercial acumen - IT literate Excel, Word, and ERP systems - Full UK driving licence with no more than 3 points Desirable: - Experience in the food, foodservice, or commercial catering sector - Familiarity with CRM systems and PowerPoint - Experience working with multi-site clients or complex stakeholder structures - GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above (or equivalent), or degree-level education Why This Role Alongside a competitive basic salary, this role comes with a performance bonus, a company car, and one of the stronger benefits packages we see at this level 25+ days holiday (with the option to buy more), a matched 5% pension, retail discounts, and free parking. It's a genuine opportunity to step into national account management with autonomy, variety, and a clear path to grow into a more senior account role. This role suits: - Field sales professionals ready to step up to national account level - Foodservice / commercial catering sales specialists - B2B Account Managers looking for a home-based role with a company car - Candidates who enjoy autonomy, travel, and managing complex, multi-site relationships How to Apply We are reviewing CVs now early applications are highly encouraged. Click below to apply or contact our team directly. Contact Arden Personnel (url removed) (phone number removed) (Alcester) (phone number removed) (Redditch) Follow Arden Personnel on Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn for live vacancies. About Arden Personnel: Arden Personnel is a trusted recruitment agency covering Redditch, Bromsgrove, Studley, Henley-in-Arden, Evesham, Alcester, Bidford-on-Avon, Leamington Spa, Warwick, and Stratford-upon-Avon. We place candidates across Administration, Marketing, IT, HR, Finance, Customer Service, Purchasing, Engineering and more. We are an equal opportunities employer