Product Manager Jobs in Bedfordshire

Cyber Security Manager / InfoSec Manager Location Bedord / Hybrid 1-2 days a Week in the office Salary > 75k We're looking for an experienced Information Security Manager (Network / Infrastucture) with a strong technical background in network security, infrastructure security and cyber security. This role would suit someone who has progressed from a technical infrastructure or security engineering position into Information Security, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) or Security Assurance. Working closely with Infrastructure, IT Operations and Engineering teams, you'll help ensure security is embedded across networks, servers, cloud environments and business systems. You'll provide technical guidance on security architecture, vulnerability management, secure configuration, patching, identity and access management, firewalls, endpoint security and infrastructure hardening, while also leading information security governance, risk management and compliance activities. You'll play a key role in maintaining and improving the Information Security Management System (ISMS), supporting ISO 27001 certification, managing security audits, supplier assurance, security incidents and business continuity planning. You'll also work with technical teams to assess vulnerabilities, review penetration testing results, oversee remediation activities and ensure security controls are implemented effectively across on-premise and cloud infrastructure. To be successful, you'll have previous experience in Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Engineering, Systems Engineering or Infrastructure Engineering before moving into an Information Security or Cyber Security Management role. You'll have a strong understanding of firewalls, switches, routing, Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Azure, endpoint security, vulnerability management, security monitoring, networking principles and infrastructure hardening, alongside experience with ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), security audits and information security frameworks. Key skills: Information Security Manager, Cyber Security Manager, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Security Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, Cyber Security, ISO 27001, ISMS, Azure Security, Microsoft 365 Security, Active Directory, Firewalls, Network Infrastructure, Vulnerability Management, Patch Management, Endpoint Security, Security Operations, Governance, Risk & Compliance, GRC, Security Assurance, Security Audits, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Incident Response, Cyber Essentials.

Location: Bedfordshire, UK About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager to join our team. This role sits within an innovative, experimentation-driven business unit specializing in autonomous systems, robotics, and aerospace concepts. Embracing a fast-paced environment, you will provide strategic oversight and execution across a diverse project portfolio-ranging from rapid-prototyping research initiatives to complex hardware development lifecycles and full-scale system integrations. Success in this position will be measured on your ability to drive projects On Time, On Cost, and to Quality (OTOCOQ) while maintaining high standards of safety, financial control, and customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities - Project Execution & Rapid Delivery: Lead assigned customer and internally funded projects through the complete lifecycle, with a heavy emphasis on concept generation, rapid prototyping, and concurrent engineering. - Team Leadership & Mentorship: Provide functional direction, coaching, and mentoring to project leads and multi-disciplinary engineering teams across the business. - Financial Accountability: Oversee project budgets, manage resource allocation, and take accountability for hitting revenue and cost targets. - Bids & Proposals: Manage end-to-end bid activities-including technical project management input, cost estimation, resource planning, and proposal writing to ensure timely, high-quality submissions. - Stakeholder & Supply Chain Management: Act as the primary point of contact for key customers to foster long-term relationships; oversee critical supply chain relationships, deliverables, and negotiations. - Governance & Process Improvement: Support functional leads in driving continuous improvement initiatives, implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs), and tracking performance against KPIs. - Risk & Resource Management: Maintain robust project schedules, manage resource allocation/conflict resolution, and proactively execute risk mitigation strategies. Qualifications & Requirements Essential: - Certification & Background: Formal Project Management qualification (PRINCE2, APM, or equivalent) backed by a solid background in product development or engineering. - Project Delivery Experience: Proven track record managing projects spanning fast-paced research, complex hardware lifecycles, and system integration. - Prototyping & Autonomous Systems: Hands-on experience driving concept development, rapid prototyping, and experimentation within unmanned systems, aerospace, or advanced technology sectors. - Financial & Risk Acumen: Strong expertise in budget management, financial tracking, risk assessment, and concurrent engineering practices. - Leadership & Stakeholder Skills: Exceptional communication skills with demonstrated ability to mentor multi-disciplined teams, write technical bids, and present KPIs/metrics to senior stakeholders. Desirable: - Familiarity with Civil and Military Aviation regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., CAA, MAA, EASA ). - Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC Level) . Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Area Sales Manager -Timber Products Job Title: External Sales Representative -Timber Products Industry Sector: Timber, Timber Products, Softwoods, Sheet Material, Hardwoods, Joinery products, MDF, OSB, Panel Products, Cladding, Mouldings, Decorative Surfaces, Decking, Engineered Roof, Façade Systems, Site Hoardings, Main Contractors, Sub Contractors, D&B Contractors, National and Regional Housebuilders , Shop Fitters, Joinery Contractors, Builders and Kitchen Manufacturers, External Sales, Field Sales, Area Sales, Regional Sales, Business Development Manager Area to be covered: South East Remuneration: £50,000 - £60,000 + £10,000 bonus Benefits: company car, healthcare, death in service and usual field sales benefitsThe role of the External Sales Representative -Timber Products will involve: - External field sales position selling a range of timber products and sheet materials - All of your time will be spent selling to tier 1,2 & 3 contractors, sub-contractors, D&B contractors, joinery contractors, small to medium sized builders & shop fitters and merchants - After year one want you to be turning over circa £2m - Working out of a dedicated branch with great internal support - Upselling and cross selling product range where possible The ideal applicant will be a External Sales Representative -Timber Products with: - Must have proven track record selling timber products - Must have a contacts within the industry and have a pre-existing customer base - Ability to build and maintain relationships - Excellent communication skills with ability to convey technically information - Computer literate Mitchell Maguire is a specialist Construction Field Sales Recruitment Consultancy, dealing exclusively with Construction Field Sales Jobs, Construction field sales vacancies and Specification field sales positions within: Timber, Timber Products, Softwoods, Sheet Material, Hardwoods, Joinery products, MDF, OSB, Panel Products, Cladding, Mouldings, Decorative Surfaces, Decking, Engineered Roof, Façade Systems, Site Hoardings, Main Contractors, Sub Contractors, D&B Contractors, National and Regional Housebuilders , Shop Fitters, Joinery Contractors, Builders and Kitchen Manufacturers, External Sales, Field Sales, Area Sales, Regional Sales, Business Development Manager

About the Client Our client, a medium size, multi-million-pound turnover company in the construction/engineering field are looking for a part timeFinance Manager, CIMA or ACCA qualified with experience in patents, taxes, CIS, business grants and R&D Days/Hours: 25 hrs per week Flexible between the hours of 8am - 530pm Mon-Fri Location: Dunstable - Office based (no hybrid or remote offered) Salary: circa £50,000 - £60,000 pro rata depending on experience and qualifications Benefits: Free parking 25 days hols & bank holidays (holiday days must be reserved for festive close) Pension Family fun days About the Role As a part time Finance Manager, you will oversee all the financial operations. Including financial compliance, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, payroll, VAT, tax liabilities and long-term financial planning, projections and forecasting. The accounts team of 5 will be supporting this, but the Finance Manager, will be reviewing, checking, consulting and signing it off. Working closely with the senior leadership team to understand, in detail, the business and help offer guidance and support to aid the continued growth and success. The responsibilities will include: Finance and Budgeting - Drive and optimise probability and cashflow - Look at opportunities to innovate ways of supporting and driving business growth - Create and present financial reports - Develop and review annual budgets - Monitor cashflow, expenditure and company financial performance - Work closely with departments and leaders to understand and assist in budgeting, costing and spend Operations - Engagement with all departments to review costs etc with a view of maximising savings - Oversee payroll, invoicing, accounts and VAT submissions - Review the existing accounting systems used, with a view of identifying opportunities to better them and their functionality, working with software partners to ensure the systems are being maximised to full opportunity - Manage tax liabilities and financial compliance. You will be working with your team and external accountants to support this. - Advise on risk mitigation strategy - Monitor contracts Legal - Ensure all compliance met - Keep up to date with financial legalities including all potential available funding and/or government schemes/grants to assist and further the business - Have a good understanding of the process of filing patents and utilising to the company's advantage - Provide financial analysis, forecasting & any financial information required for upcoming projects About You As a part time Finance Manager, you will be a supportive team leader and someone, who is prepared to get stuck in and help rather than just direct - Great command of English written and verbal skills is a must, as you will be doing accounts presentations, etc - Be within a reasonable commute of the offices circa 1 hr max commute. - Related sector experience i.e. manufacturing, construction so you understand the accountancy and financial nuances like CIS, VAT, etc - Budget management of VAT,CIS, payroll - Experience of using financial software systems, and with modelling and forecasting - Relevant qualifications ACA or CIMA - Good understanding of all taxation laws and regulations, including VAT, income and corporate tax, governance and compliance - The ability to be flexible to changing priorities and needs - Really focused on achieving deadlines - Confident, engaging, mentor who can lead and develop teams - Full rights to work in the UK (no sponsorship is given) - 5 years or so experience at this level and within the sectors required If you are a Finance Manager looking for a part time position, this could be the perfect role for you. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity.

Job Title: Business Engagement / Account Manager Reporting To: Head of Membership and Global Trade Services Location: Bedfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Luton office; 8:30am - 5pm with one hour lunch About Us At Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce, we are passionate about helping businesses succeed. As the county's leading business membership organisation, we connect, support and champion businesses of all sizes, creating opportunities for growth, collaboration and innovation. Accredited by the British Chambers of Commerce, we are part of a powerful UK wide network that gives our members a strong voice locally, nationally and internationally. With more than 830 member organisations employing over 56,000 people, we play a key role in shaping Bedfordshire's business community. From supporting international trade and driving local economic growth to delivering high-profile events, our work makes a real difference to the businesses we serve. We are proud to lead initiatives including the Bedfordshire SME Business Awards, celebrating local business success; NXTGen, our network for ambitious young professionals and BedX, a pioneering supply chain project connecting businesses with new opportunities. Role Overview The Account Manager will actively engage with our members to ensure they receive genuine value from their membership. This is a relationship focused, commercially aware role with responsibility for member retention, identifying opportunities for collaboration. Job Responsibilities: - Actively engage with members on a regular basis through phone, email and in-person attendance at events, discussing matters of importance to them and advising as required. - Cross-identify opportunities for member-to-member collaboration and arrange introductions as necessary. - Update members on upcoming events, encouraging attendance and inviting participation. - Stay abreast of policy and legislative changes and economic factors which could affect our members; hold thoughtful conversations and provide relevant updates. - Keep relevant members informed of grants, funding opportunities or dispensations available to their business. - Attend Chamber events as a representative of membership engagement. - Hold meetings with members to understand how the Chamber can serve them more effectively. - Manage annual membership renewal conversations; understand and record the reasons where a business chooses to leave. - Assist in marketing efforts by suggesting relevant content, articles or mailers of interest to the membership. - Maintain the CRM system, keeping contact details, business information and key stakeholder records up to date. Person Requirements: - Experienced business professional who is commercially astute and confident communicating with senior stakeholders. - A social chameleon - able to adapt tone, language and approach to suit a wide variety of audiences. - Personable, warm and genuinely interested in people and their businesses. - Highly organised with a structured, process-driven approach to managing a portfolio of members. - Demonstrable experience in account management or relationship management. - Flexible and willing to attend occasional evening events. Desirable: - Experience working within a membership organisation, trade body or similar stakeholder-facing environment. - Familiarity with CRM systems and data management. - An understanding of the local Bedfordshire business community. Benefits: - Pension contributions - Westfield Health Cash Plan - Westfield Rewards Plan (get discounts and rewards from hundreds of leading retailers, restaurants and destinations) - 20 days holiday a year, increasing by 1 day for every year of service up to a maximum of 30 days plus UK Bank Holidays Apply today with an up-to-date CV.

Senior FP&A Manager6 Month Fixed Term Contractc£100k pro rata + car allowance and other benefitsLuton - 2 days working from homeOur client, a well-known consumer-facing PLC, is looking for a talented and proven Senior FP&A Manager to join on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract to cover a critical period for the business.This is a high-profile, senior appointment reporting directly to the FP&A & Corporate Finance Director, responsible for leading and developing a small, professionally qualified team. You will own the delivery of monthly performance reporting to Executive and Board level, lead key external reporting inputs (trading statements, half-year and full year results), and take ownership of corporate performance measures including balanced scorecard reporting and annual target setting through the budget process.You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Investor Relations and the wider business, providing clear, commercially-minded insight and constructive challenge, as well as competitor and market analysis to support board-level decision-making.What we're looking for:- Qualified Accountant with strong financial reporting and analytical skillsMinimum 5 years PQE- Proven experience operating in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment while maintaining accuracy- A track record of managing, coaching and developing a team- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence up to Board levelExperience within a large, multi-site or fast-paced commercial environment is highly advantageousThis is an excellent opportunity to step into a senior, board-facing finance role with a market-leading business, offering genuine scope to add value and build your profile at a high level over a defined period.Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a sales manager or business development manager to join one of the UK's leading and most respected manufacturers of windows, doors and specialist double glazing. - As a leading and highly respected supplier of premium quality windows, doors and specialist products to the trade sector the opportunity to join this privately owned company as a business development manager is rare. - As the business development manager, you will know by your experience that this privately owned company has an enviable reputation for quality and service, with an industry leading marketing package. - The company manufactures in excess of 2500 upvc and aluminium windows and doors a week for the trade and commercial sectors from one of the UK's most advanced and efficient factories. - As the business development manager you will need to be working in the trade window sector dealing with installers and developers in the designated area. You will work from an expensed home office, with trips the factory for customer visits, training and sales meetings. - The company offers an exceptional career opportunity with security in a stable working environment. There is a five year plan for continued growth, organically and through acquisition. - If you are business development manager working for a trade window supplier in the double glazing industry and feel that you are being held back or that you deserve a better opportunity and earning potential then please do send a CV in the strictest confidence. We are looking to fill this position as soon as the right candidate presents themselves.

A fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a major grocery account and help shape the next stage of commercial growth within a leading Fmcg business. National Account Manager - Grocery Bedfordshire 3 days onsite Monday-Friday 50,000- 60,000 + 5,700 car allowance + 20% bonus + healthcare The Opportunity This is an opportunity to manage and develop a significant grocery account within a growing FMCG business supplying the UK retail market. Working closely with the Senior Commercial Manager and wider commercial teams, you will take ownership of the day-to-day customer relationship, helping to drive profitable growth, improve performance and deliver against customer objectives. Managing a substantial and growing account, you will have the opportunity to influence range development, promotional activity, forecasting, commercial plans and long-term customer strategy. Key Responsibilities - Manage and develop a key grocery retail customer relationship, acting as the main day-to-day commercial contact. - Support account plans, customer reviews and commercial growth initiatives. - Identify opportunities across range development, promotions, pricing and sales performance. - Work closely with internal teams including supply chain, operations, procurement, technical and product development. - Monitor sales performance, forecasts and customer KPIs to drive service and commercial improvement. - Support new product launches and projects that improve customer and business performance. What We're Looking For You will ideally have proven account management experience within FMCG, grocery retail, fresh produce or a related consumer goods environment. The successful candidate will be commercially minded, confident working with major retail customers and comfortable influencing across multiple internal teams. You will bring: - Experience managing retail or FMCG customer relationships. - Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify growth opportunities. - Excellent communication, influencing and organisational skills. - A proactive approach with the ability to manage projects and deliver results. Experience supporting or leading others would be advantageous. Why Join? This is a chance to join a successful and growing business where you will have genuine influence over a major customer relationship. You will be working on a high-profile retail account, partnering with senior stakeholders and playing an important role in delivering future growth plans. The role offers a strong blend of customer management, commercial strategy and operational delivery, giving the successful candidate the opportunity to make a visible impact. If you're interested in learning more, we'd be happy to have a confidential conversation.

About the role Sytner Group is looking for a passionate and driven Used Car Sales Manager to join our motivated sales team at BMW Luton. As a Sytner BMW Used Car Sales Manager, you will be responsible for the profitability in the used vehicle department and for customer retention. You will hire and monitor the performance of the sales executives and hold weekly sales meetings and conduct sales mentoring and support. This is a full-time role which can typically include weekends to ensure we provide our customers with the highest possible levels of service. About you This role would suit a Sales Manager/Sales Controller with retail sales experience gained from within the motor industry, who has well-developed leadership skills and a deep understanding of all areas of the department. Ideally, you will be able to demonstrate proven success in management and that you are able to handle conflicting demands. You will need exceptionally high standards, the ability to bring new and innovative ideas into the department and will continue to drive performance, whilst challenging the status quo. Why Sytner? Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry-leading benefits package. We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated and able to reach their full potential. - Enhanced Holiday Entitlement - 27 days plus bank holidays - Company Car - Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay - Private Medical Insurance - Recognition of Long Service every 5 years - Discounted Car Schemes - Career Development - Enhanced Pension Entitlement - One day a year paid voluntary / community work At Sytner, our values and the way we behave are important to us. We are committed to creating an equitable working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, supporting our colleagues to thrive and achieve their full potential. As part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, you have the right to ask for changes / adjustments to job interviews and the recruitment process. For more information around reasonable adjustments and the recruitment process please . Unsure? Read on We represent over 23 of the world's most prestige vehicle brands, across our 140 UK dealerships. We pride ourselves on 'Developing Talent and 'Building Careers' and our colleagues recently scored Sytner Group an outstanding 89% on our colleague engagement survey.

Position: Personal Tax Manager Location: Luton Package: Up to 62,000, Hybrid working, 25 days plus BH, life assurance, and much more Working Hours: Full time, Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm A new opportunity is available within a highly reputable, growing, medium sized Accountancy Practice. This role involves managing a varied portfolio of private clients, including HNW individuals, trusts, and estates. This is a key role for the firm, offering responsibility, client exposure, and opportunities for progression The role is paying up to 62k, with hybrid working flexibility, extensive holiday allowance, life assurance, paid overtime, and much more. It is well suited to an experienced tax professional, with a passion within personal tax. If you are looking to take the next step within a truly progressive firm, then this is the role for you Personal Tax Manager Job Responsibilities - Manage a diverse portfolio of personal tax clients (including HNWIs, directors, owner-managed businesses, trusts, and estates) and act as the primary point of contact for clients and advisers - Build strong client relationships while identifying tax planning opportunities and supporting advisory and trust-related projects - Oversee preparation and review of personal, trust, and estate tax returns, ensuring compliance with income tax, CGT, and IHT obligations - Manage HMRC correspondence, enquiries, disclosures, and investigations, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met - Provide technical expertise across personal tax, trusts, estates, and residency matters, including research and interpretation of legislation and HMRC guidance - Support advisory work on trust structures, succession planning, and communicate legislative updates to clients and the team - Lead, supervise, and develop junior staff, including workflow planning, reviewing work, and delivering training - Ensure compliance with professional standards and internal procedures, maintaining accurate documentation and supporting quality assurance initiatives Personal Tax Manager Job Requirements - CTA qualified, or ACA / ACCA qualified with significant personal tax and trust experience - Strong experience within a UK accountancy or tax practice - Good technical knowledge of UK personal tax, trust, and estate taxation - Experience managing a personal tax and trust client portfolio - Strong organisational and time management skills - Familiarity with personal tax and trust software such as CCH, IRIS, TaxCalc, or similar, is desirable Personal Tax Manager Salary & Benefits - Salary ranging from 51,000 - 62,000 depending on experience - Flexible working, along with hybrid arrangements for qualified staff members - Annual leave starting at 25 days (plus statutory bank holidays) - Holiday purchase scheme - We offer paid overtime - rare in our sector we know! - A group income protection insurance scheme - Life assurance at four times basic annual salary - Auto enrolment pension scheme - Employee Assistance Programme for challenging situations whether they be personal or work related - Full study support for professional qualifications where relevant - Professional subscriptions fees paid - Onsite parking Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

Company Profile: The Company is a leading supplier of innovative packaging solutions, offering the largest range of quality packaging and office supplies. Title: Internal Account Manager Salary: Circa £30,000 Purpose of job: - Internal Account Manager are part of the Large Customer Development (LCD) Sales team whose role it is to maintain, defend and grow our market position. The role jointly manages (with a field-based Key Account Manager) a portfolio of circa 250 accounts worth around £3m. This portfolio will be made up of circa 160 A+, A and B accounts, 60 large potential accounts from our customer base of CDE accounts and 30 new accounts. - The purpose of the Internal Account Manager role is to proactively maximise the spend of customers within their region by identifying linked or associated products (gap analysis) and to maximise the value-added benefits of working with the company as their sole packaging and workplace supplier. An Internal Sales Manager will do this by working with their KAM to create and implement effective call and visit cycles adapted to the individual needs of their customers. They act with the needs of the customer at the heart of their decision-making, striving to build loyalty and satisfaction through every interaction. - An Internal Account Manager will achieve this by managing specified customers through agreed call cycles, and supporting the KAM with order processing, quoting and arranging visits where appropriate. Internal Sales Managers and KAMs are accountable for the same region and, as such, there is an expectation that they will succeed together . Key Performance Indicators: Regional Invoiced Sales Regional Invoiced Margin Account Retention Rate Call Cycle Compliance Key Accountabilities: Accountable for ensuring all communication is honest, open and respectful and has the customer at the centre of the decision-making. Customer - To identify and maintain a call cycle that defends and develops our position in the market in order to capitalise on any opportunities for growth within the region. Do the Right Thing - To ensure that the need of the customer is the priority when setting call and visit cycles and to work closely with your regional KAM to develop and adjust these cycles where necessary. Be Accountable - To maintain an acceptable level of customer retention and development within your region ensuring margin is managed at an acceptable level Be the Best - To map out and maintain a call cycle to the requirements of the customer ensuring that the potential is maximised and a long-term relationship is built Succeed Together - Demonstrate unconditional teamwork towards the wider sales teams. This includes sharing best practices and being open, honest and respectful in providing constructive feedback to wider members of the team. Responsible for building relationships with internal stakeholders, including Operations, Finance, and the product, planning and purchasing team to ensure that customers' expectations can be met and are managed effectively. Accountable for driving own personal development and responsible for building relationships with other sales team members too enable all members of the team to reach their full potential.

Senior FP&A Manager 6 Month Fixed Term Contract c 100k pro rata + car allowance and other benefits Luton - 2 days working from home Our client, a well-known consumer-facing PLC, is looking for a talented and proven Senior FP&A Manager to join on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract to cover a critical period for the business. This is a high-profile, senior appointment reporting directly to the FP&A & Corporate Finance Director, responsible for leading and developing a small, professionally qualified team. You will own the delivery of monthly performance reporting to Executive and Board level, lead key external reporting inputs (trading statements, half-year and full year results), and take ownership of corporate performance measures including balanced scorecard reporting and annual target setting through the budget process. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Investor Relations and the wider business, providing clear, commercially-minded insight and constructive challenge, as well as competitor and market analysis to support board-level decision-making. What we're looking for: - Qualified Accountant with strong financial reporting and analytical skills Minimum 5 years PQE - Proven experience operating in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment while maintaining accuracy - A track record of managing, coaching and developing a team - Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence up to Board level Experience within a large, multi-site or fast-paced commercial environment is highly advantageous This is an excellent opportunity to step into a senior, board-facing finance role with a market-leading business, offering genuine scope to add value and build your profile at a high level over a defined period. Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Brand Manager £53,000 per annum Bedford 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Hybrid Working Ready to make a real difference? Join us at the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) as our Brand Manager. This is your chance to play a meaningful role in helping people across the UK build stronger financial futures and to do it as part of a supportive, energetic team. Why This Role Matters The role combines brand management with practical delivery and brand governance responsibilities. This includes implementation of a new visual identity for one of our key services INS: , :INS DEL: :DEL brand guardianship, internal approvals, management of brand assets and guidelines, intellectual property and trademark management, brand architecture development and ensuring consistent implementation of brand messaging across all media and channels. The Brand Manager will also support the embedding of a Digital Asset Management (DAM) system to improve access to brand guidance, templates and assets across the organisation and agency partners. This role is key to building knowledge of, trust in, and affinity with, our brand, so that people know where to go when they need help with money. Key responsibilities: - Act as a key guardian of the MaPS (corporate) and MoneyHelper (consumer) brands, ensuring consistent and effective application of brand guidelines across all communications, products, campaigns and channels. - Lead the roll out of a new visual identity for our Money Guiders programme branding - Work closely with internal design teams and external creative agencies to develop, evolve and maintain brand guidelines and visual identity systems across print, digital, social, video and emerging media. - Support the roll-out of a new brand strategy for MoneyHelper - Manage and oversee internal brand approval processes, ensuring communications and creative outputs meet agreed brand standards and strategic objectives. - Help to embed and manage the organisation's Digital Asset Management (DAM) system, ensuring teams and agency partners understand how to access and use brand assets, templates and guidance correctly. - Manage intellectual property and trademark activity relating to our brands, including supporting trademark applications, monitoring usage and identifying potential brand or trademark infringements. - Support naming development for new products, services, campaigns and propositions, including early stage evaluation and governance processes. Help to develop and refine key messaging frameworks and ensure they are consistently applied across communications, campaigns and channels. -

Commercial Operations Manager Location: Bedford Hybrid working (3 days in office) 34.5 hours per week Permanent Are you an experienced commercial leader with a passion for driving operational excellence, developing high-performing teams, and improving customer experience? We're partnering with an established and growing manufacturing business, who are a leader in their field, to recruit a Commercial Operations Manager. This is a senior leadership opportunity where you'll oversee key commercial support functions, optimise internal processes and work cross-functionally to drive sustainable growth and operational performance. You'll lead several customer-facing and commercial support functions, ensuring they operate efficiently while delivering an exceptional customer experience. You'll be responsible for aligning sales support, estimating, customer service and technical teams, improving processes, developing people, and using data to drive better commercial decisions. This is a highly collaborative role with significant influence across the wider business. Key Benefits for a Commercial Operations Manager - 34.5 hour working week - early finish on Fridays - Annual performance related bonus - 25 days of Annual leave + bank holidays - Generous pension scheme - 6% employer contribution - Life Assurance 2 x salary - Private healthcare after three months - Extensive training opportunities - Christmas shutdown Key Responsibilities for a Commercial Operations Manager - Lead and develop multiple commercial support teams, creating a high-performance culture - Drive collaboration between sales, customer service, technical, and operational departments - Oversee commercial processes to improve efficiency, customer satisfaction, and profitability - Monitor pricing strategies and commercial performance, ensuring competitive and commercially sound decision-making - Develop and implement process improvements, automation and system enhancements - Coach, mentor, and develop team leaders and their teams - Own sales forecasting, reporting, and commercial analysis to support business planning - Use CRM and business intelligence data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement - Champion continuous improvement initiatives and support wider business transformation projects Key Skills for a Commercial Operations Manager - Significant experience leading commercial operations, internal sales, customer service or commercial support teams - Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of developing high-performing teams - Experience improving business processes, systems, and operational efficiency - Commercially minded with strong financial awareness and experience managing budgets, margins, and performance - Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills - Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed business decisions - Experience working with CRM systems, ERP platforms, and reporting tools - A collaborative leadership style with a passion for continuous improvement If you're a commercially focused leader who enjoys improving performance, developing people, and driving operational excellence, this is an outstanding opportunity to make a lasting impact within a growing organisation.

Area Sales Manager The role: - Fantastic opportunity to work for this manufacturer of passive fire protection products including ceilings, board, soffits, insulation and more. - The business is growing and fast becoming the go to manufacturer of choice. - You will be selling mainly to contractors, who are generally specialist sub-contractors but also working with some specifiers and distribution partners. - The role is to cover the South of the UK, however most of the business is in the London Area, so you should be based reasonably local to that area. - You will be expected to establish and grow a stable client base and drive profitable sales and project opportunities. About You: - You should have experience with the building material sector, ideally with fire protection, insulation, partitions or similar. - You should have a strong track record of dealing with contractors and be able to demonstrate success with them. - This position requires a proactive individual with initiative, confidence and commercial experience to meet with key decision makers, build relationships and drive tangible leads and sales. Package: - Base of 55- 65k, uncapped bonus scheme, car allowance, pension and 25 days holidays plus bank holidays JAB Group has been established 36yrs and we specialise solely in recruiting sales professional at all levels exclusively within the Building Industry. Our clients are building product manufacturers, specialist distributors, merchants and contractors. Positions include - External Sales, Internal Sales, Field Sales, Specification Sales, Branch Managers, Assistant Branch Managers, Sales Management, National Sales Managers, Key Account Managers, National Account Executives, Sales Directors, Marketing, Export Sales Managers and more.

Commercial Operations Manager Location: Bedford Hybrid working (3 days in office) 34.5 hours per week Permanent Are you an experienced commercial leader with a passion for driving operational excellence, developing high-performing teams, and improving customer experience? We're partnering with an established and growing manufacturing business, who are a leader in their field, to recruit a Commercial Operations Manager. This is a senior leadership opportunity where you'll oversee key commercial support functions, optimise internal processes and work cross-functionally to drive sustainable growth and operational performance. You ll lead several customer-facing and commercial support functions, ensuring they operate efficiently while delivering an exceptional customer experience. You'll be responsible for aligning sales support, estimating, customer service and technical teams, improving processes, developing people, and using data to drive better commercial decisions. This is a highly collaborative role with significant influence across the wider business. Key Benefits for a Commercial Operations Manager - 34.5 hour working week early finish on Fridays - Annual performance related bonus - 25 days of Annual leave + bank holidays - Generous pension scheme 6% employer contribution - Life Assurance 2 x salary - Private healthcare after three months - Extensive training opportunities - Christmas shutdown Key Responsibilities for a Commercial Operations Manager - Lead and develop multiple commercial support teams, creating a high-performance culture - Drive collaboration between sales, customer service, technical, and operational departments - Oversee commercial processes to improve efficiency, customer satisfaction, and profitability - Monitor pricing strategies and commercial performance, ensuring competitive and commercially sound decision-making - Develop and implement process improvements, automation and system enhancements - Coach, mentor, and develop team leaders and their teams - Own sales forecasting, reporting, and commercial analysis to support business planning - Use CRM and business intelligence data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement - Champion continuous improvement initiatives and support wider business transformation projects Key Skills for a Commercial Operations Manager - Significant experience leading commercial operations, internal sales, customer service or commercial support teams - Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of developing high-performing teams - Experience improving business processes, systems, and operational efficiency - Commercially minded with strong financial awareness and experience managing budgets, margins, and performance - Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills - Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed business decisions - Experience working with CRM systems, ERP platforms, and reporting tools - A collaborative leadership style with a passion for continuous improvement If you're a commercially focused leader who enjoys improving performance, developing people, and driving operational excellence, this is an outstanding opportunity to make a lasting impact within a growing organisation.

Looking for a hands on and experienced Project Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and enjoys working across multiple teams to deliver high-quality outcomes. Our client is a market leader in customer experience technology and this role offers strong career development, predominately remote working with 1 day per week in the office and the chance to work with some of the most innovative tools in the industry. Project Manager Bedford (one day a month on site/as and when needed) 50,000 to 58,000 per annum (doe) In this role, you will be responsible for delivering products, applications, and services to end users as well as to translate technical information back to customers. Key Responsibilities - Deliver products, applications, and services to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction - Work cross-functionally to support customer engagement and the expansion of products and services - Liaise with internal departments to ensure project mandates are clearly understood, agreed, and delivered to schedule - Manage project risks, issues, assumptions, constraints, and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle - Facilitate and lead project meetings, ensuring accurate minutes are produced and distributed - Manage project budgets Skills and Experience Essential: - Experience working in a customer-facing SAAS environment - Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously - Strong organisational, administrative, and prioritisation skills - Ability to resolve or escalate issues effectively and sensitively - Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work with minimal supervision Desirable: - ICT or related degree, IT Apprenticeship, or relevant industry experience - PRINCE2 Practitioner or PMP qualification - Scrum Master qualification - Agile and/or Scrum delivery experience - Experience delivering IT application and/or telecommunications solutions within Public Sector and Corporate environments Special Conditions - Full driving licence and access to a vehicle - Flexibility to work away from home, occasionally at short notice - Occasional travel to other offices - Successful completion of pre-employment screening and NPPV3 screening If this Project Manager role would be of interest APPLY NOW or contact Ruby Calver at Spectrum IT Recruitment. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

About the role Sytner Group is looking for a passionate and driven Used Car Sales Manager to join our motivated sales team at BMW Luton. As a Sytner BMW Used Car Sales Manager, you will be responsible for the profitability in the used vehicle department and for customer retention. You will hire and monitor the performance of the sales executives and hold weekly sales meetings and conduct sales mentoring and support. This is a full-time role which can typically include weekends to ensure we provide our customers with the highest possible levels of service. About you This role would suit a Sales Manager/Sales Controller with retail sales experience gained from within the motor industry, who has well-developed leadership skills and a deep understanding of all areas of the department. Ideally, you will be able to demonstrate proven success in management and that you are able to handle conflicting demands. You will need exceptionally high standards, the ability to bring new and innovative ideas into the department and will continue to drive performance, whilst challenging the status quo. Why Sytner? Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry-leading benefits package. We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated and able to reach their full potential. - Enhanced Holiday Entitlement 27 days plus bank holidays - Company Car - Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay - Private Medical Insurance - Recognition of Long Service every 5 years - Discounted Car Schemes - Career Development - Enhanced Pension Entitlement - One day a year paid voluntary / community work At Sytner, our values and the way we behave are important to us. We are committed to creating an equitable working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, supporting our colleagues to thrive and achieve their full potential. As part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, you have the right to ask for changes / adjustments to job interviews and the recruitment process. For more information around reasonable adjustments and the recruitment process please click here. Unsure? Read on We represent over 23 of the world's most prestige vehicle brands, across our 140 UK dealerships. We pride ourselves on Developing Talent and Building Careers and our colleagues recently scored Sytner Group an outstanding 89% on our colleague engagement survey.

An exciting opportunity for a qualified Finance Manager based on outskirts of Bedford to join a growing international business at a pivotal point in its development. Reporting to the EMEA Finance Director, you'll take ownership of core finance operations while helping shape a stronger, scalable finance function across the region click apply for full job details

People Administration Manager £42,000 Bedford, Hybrid Permanent, Full Time We're looking for a People Administration Manager to lead a dedicated team that takes pride in delivering a responsive, professional and customer-focused service click apply for full job details

We have an exciting opportunity for a Personal Tax Manager based in Luton for one of our clients on a Full time permanent basis. Summary of the Personal Tax Manager role Salary: £51,300 to £61,200 Location: Luton Type of Contract: Permanent Hours: Monday Friday 9am-5pm Responsibilities of the Personal Tax Manager - Manage a portfolio of personal tax clients - Act as the main point of contact for clients, trustees and professional advisors - Build and maintain strong client relationships - Identify tax planning opportunities and assist Directors and Managers - Oversee the preparation and review of personal tax returns, trust and estate tax returns, and related compliance work - Deal with HMRC correspondence and enquiries - Provide technical input on a range of personal tax, trust, and estate matters - Keep up to date with changes in tax legislation - Manage, supervise, and mentor Personal Tax Seniors and junior team members - Ensure compliance with professional standards, ethical requirements, and internal firm procedures - Maintain accurate records and documentation Requirements for a successful Personal Tax Manager - CTA qualified, or ACA/ACCA qualified with significant personal tax and trust experience - Strong experience within a UK accountancy or tax practice - Good technical knowledge of UK personal trust, trust, and estate taxation - Experience managing a personal tax and trust client portfolio - Organisational and time management skills - Excellent communication skills What our Client offers - Clear career progression and development opportunities - Ongoing technical and professional training - Supportive and collaborative working environment About Allstaff Recruitment We re an independent recruitment specialist based in Bedfordshire, supporting businesses across Bedford, Milton Keynes, and surrounding areas. We recruit for permanent, temporary, and contract roles across multiple sectors. Check out our jobs page for our latest vacancies in your area and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruitment Specialists will review your application shortly. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we can t respond to everyone directly. If you don t hear from us within seven days, please assume you have not been successful this time.

Service Contracts Manager Location: Field Based (UK Travel Required) Reports To: Regional Service Manager About the Role We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Service Contracts Manager to be responsible for the effective management and retention of service contracts and key customer accounts within a defined region. The successful candidate will maximise contract revenue and profitability through strong account management, operational collaboration, contract governance, and customer relationship management. This role requires close partnership with service, sales, finance, and operational teams to ensure contractual commitments are delivered successfully while identifying opportunities for business growth. Key Responsibilities Contract & Account Management - Develop and maintain key account plans to maximise the value and growth potential of contracted accounts. - Build and maintain strong relationships with key customer stakeholders. - Act as the primary point of contact for contract reviews and service provision changes. - Monitor contract performance against agreed service level agreements (SLAs). - Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and service delivery excellence. - Identify opportunities to expand products and services within existing accounts. Commercial & Financial Management - Manage the retention and renewal of service contracts. - Ensure accurate capture and invoicing of all contracted activities. - Implement annual contract price increases where applicable. - Provide accurate revenue forecasts on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. - Work closely with finance teams to resolve invoicing and credit control matters. - Analyse contract performance, commercial trends, and profitability. Operational Coordination - Collaborate with regional service and operational teams to ensure efficient contract delivery. - Facilitate effective communication between service, sales, administration, and finance teams. - Ensure all contract implementation and setup documentation is completed accurately. - Maintain up-to-date contract records within company systems. - Support timely contract renewals and amendments. Reporting & Analysis - Produce management information and performance reports for contracted customers. - Generate account analysis and business reports for internal stakeholders. - Utilise business systems and reporting tools to extract and analyse data. - Investigate and explain variances relating to service delivery, compliance, and financial performance. Skills & Experience Essential - Commercial and service management experience within a healthcare or medical services environment. - Strong contract management and account management experience. - Excellent organisational and planning skills. - Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. - Experience interpreting operational and financial performance data. - Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. - Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including: - Excel - Word - PowerPoint - Outlook - Teams - Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders across different functions. Desirable - Qualified Engineer or technical background. - Experience negotiating service contracts and commercial agreements. - Experience presenting management information and performance data to customers and senior stakeholders. Key Competencies Influencing & Negotiation - Builds credibility and trust with customers and colleagues. - Gains commitment through effective persuasion and negotiation. - Promotes solutions and recommendations confidently. - Influences stakeholders at multiple levels. Analysis & Communication - Produces clear, concise, and professional written communication. - Presents information in a structured and logical manner. - Tailors communication style to suit different audiences. - Explains complex information clearly and effectively. Presentation Skills - Confident presenter with strong communication skills. - Able to engage audiences and respond effectively to feedback. - Delivers presentations professionally and credibly. Planning & Organisation - Prioritises workload effectively. - Plans activities and projects in advance. - Meets deadlines and manages competing priorities. - Organises resources to achieve business objectives. Adaptability - Responds positively to change. - Adapts working style to different situations and stakeholders. - Demonstrates resilience and flexibility. - Embraces new ideas and continuous improvement initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded service professional with strong contract management experience to play a key role in driving customer retention, service excellence, and business growth. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

People Administration Manager 42,000 Bedford, Hybrid Permanent, Full Time We're looking for a People Administration Manager to lead a dedicated team that takes pride in delivering a responsive, professional and customer-focused service. This is an opportunity to make a real impact, not only through developing and supporting your team, but also by shaping how we improve our systems, processes and colleague experience for the future. People are at the heart of everything we do, and our People Administration team plays a vital role in creating a great colleague experience from day one. Whether it's welcoming new starters, supporting managers, ensuring our people data is accurate, or helping colleagues access the support they need, the team provides the foundations that enable the wider organisation to thrive. At bpha, we're committed to creating an environment where people can do their best work. Our values are at the centre of how we work together. We are ambitious in our pursuit of continuous improvement, we show empathy in our interactions with colleagues and customers, we believe we're better together through collaboration and partnership, and we take responsibility for delivering on our commitments. This role would suit someone who enjoys combining people leadership with operational excellence. You'll have the opportunity to influence positive change, build strong relationships across the business and lead a team that is trusted to deliver a service that colleagues rely on every day. If you're passionate about developing people, improving services and creating a great colleague experience, we'd love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities - Lead, motivate and develop the People Administration team, creating a positive and high-performing culture. - Oversee all employee lifecycle administration, ensuring changes are processed accurately and on time. - Ensure payroll-related activity is completed within required deadlines and employee records remain accurate and up to date. - Deliver an excellent service to managers and colleagues, ensuring queries are resolved professionally and efficiently. - Maintain compliance across key people processes, including Right to Work, DBS and visa requirements. - Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and ways of working to enhance the employee experience and service delivery. - Produce people data, reports and insights to support decision-making. - Lead or support People projects and represent the team in wider business initiatives. Person Specification We're looking for someone who: - Has experience leading and developing administration or shared services teams. - Has a strong understanding of employee lifecycle administration and HR processes. - Enjoys balancing people leadership with operational delivery. - Can manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. - Is customer-focused and committed to delivering a great experience for colleagues and managers. - Builds positive working relationships and communicates confidently with a wide range of stakeholders. - Is proactive, organised and always looking for ways to improve how things are done. - Uses data and insight to inform decisions and drive improvements. - Takes ownership, follows through on commitments and isn't afraid to challenge constructively when needed. Please Note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible.

Junior Sales Manager, £30,000 - £35,000 + Uncapped Bonus, Career Progression - Sales Executive jobs, Sales Manager jobs, Trainee Sales Manager jobs, Automotive Sales jobs, Vehicle Sales jobs, Technical Sales jobs, Plant Sales jobs, Agricultural Sales jobs. - £30,000 - £35,000 base salary + guaranteed commission for 6 months (£500 - £750 per month) + uncapped bonus scheme (£75,000 realistic OTE, £100,000 click apply for full job details

If you're an experienced technical salesperson who enjoys building long-term customer relationships and solving engineering challenges, this is an opportunity to grow an established customer base whilst developing new business across UK manufacturing and industrial markets. BASIC SALARY: Up to £55,000 BENEFITS: Company Car or Car Allowance Annual bonus based on business growth and personal g click apply for full job details

Mellis Blue is seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Audit & Accounts Manager for a permanent position based in Bedfordshire. The successful candidate will have a strong background in UK GAAP, auditing, and accountancy practice, with a proven track record in managing a diverse client portfolio. You will oversee the delivery of high-quality statutory accounts prepared under UK GAAP (FRS 102 and F click apply for full job details

Our client is a fast-growing organisation operating within the housing and supported accommodation sector. Working in partnership with local authorities and public sector stakeholders, they deliver accommodation and support services that help meet complex housing needs across communities. The business is expanding rapidly, securing and mobilising multiple new contracts and services click apply for full job details

Sales Manager, £30,000 - £35,000 + Uncapped Bonus (OTE £75K), Career Progression - Sales Executive jobs, Sales jobs, Trainee Sales Manager jobs, Automotive Sales jobs, Vehicle Sales jobs, Technical Sales jobs, Plant Sales jobs, Agricultural Sales jobs. - £30,000 - £35,000 base salary + guaranteed commission for 6 months (£500 - £750 per month) + uncapped bonus scheme (£75,000 realistic OTE, £100,000+ ac click apply for full job details

Personal Tax Manager, Luton Accountancy Practice Full Time, Permanent "Act as if what you do makes a difference. IT DOES." William James. Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with a well-established accountancy practice based in Luton, which is looking to appoint an experienced Personal Tax Manager to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident tax professional who enjoys working closely with clients and is looking for a role where they can take ownership of a varied portfolio while continuing to develop their career. As Personal Tax Manager, you will manage a diverse portfolio of individuals, business owners and high-net-worth clients, providing a combination of personal tax compliance and advisory services. Your responsibilities as Personal Tax Manager will include: - Managing a portfolio of personal tax clients from preparation through to submission - Reviewing and overseeing self-assessment tax returns - Advising clients on a range of personal tax matters - Providing tax planning and advisory support to individuals and business owners - Dealing with income tax, capital gains tax and other personal tax matters - Reviewing work prepared by junior members of the team - Responding to client queries and providing clear, commercially focused advice - Building and maintaining strong, long-term client relationships - Keeping up to date with changes in tax legislation and ensuring clients remain compliant - Supporting the wider practice with ad hoc tax projects and advisory work - Assisting with the development and mentoring of more junior team members The successful Personal Tax Manager will have strong experience in personal tax, ideally gained within an accountancy practice, and will be confident managing client relationships and complex tax matters. You will ideally have: - Previous experience in a Personal Tax Manager or similar role - Strong UK personal tax knowledge - Experience managing a portfolio of personal tax clients - Experience with self-assessment, capital gains tax and tax planning - Excellent communication and client relationship skills - Strong attention to detail and organisational skills - The ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines - A proactive and commercially minded approach - ATT and/or CTA qualified or qualified by experience This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established accountancy practice with a diverse client base and a strong reputation for providing a professional and personal service. If you're an experienced personal tax professional looking for your next challenge, please click on "apply" as soon as possible. You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Company description Are you passionate about driving customer success and helping clients unlock the full potential of smart water solutions? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people. Job description As our new National Sales Manager, Digital, you will be spearheading customer succ click apply for full job details