Managing Agent Contract Manager
London and Quadrant Housing Trust - London
£48,691 to £53,725 a year, pro rata
HybridPermanentFull time
Title: Managing Agent Contract Manager Contract Type: 1x Permanent and 1x 12 Month FTC, Full Time, 35 hours Salary: £48,691 to £53,725 per annum (London weighted salary) dependant on experience Grade: 9 Reporting Office: London, Stratford Persona: Agile/hybrid working- office based 20-40% (3-4 days working from home) Closing Date: 14th October 2026 Interview Dates: 20th October 2026 (via MS Teams) Please click here for role profile. Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more… Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated. L&Q reserves the right to not progress applications for candidates who have had one unsuccessful application/interview process with L&Q for the same or similar role in the previous 12 months. Join our Customer Services Team at L&Q: At L&Q, we are committed to providing our residents with excellent housing services, behind that mission is a complex world of leases, service charges, compliance, and relationships with managing agents. That’s where you come in. As Managing Agent Contract Manager is at the heart of this, you’ll be the person who holds external managing agents and superior landlords to account, ensuring every pound of service charge delivers value for money, every contract stands up to scrutiny, and every resident receives the standard of service they deserve. This isn’t just another management role, it’s a role with real influence, high visibility, and tangible impact and you will be the trusted expert to protect the interests of L&Q , our residents and uphold regulatory compliance. If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply! Your impact in the role: • Ensuring fairness & compliance validating and challenging service charges, making sure costs meet lease and legislative requirements. • Driving accountability holding managing agents and landlords to account for the quality and value of services delivered. • Championing residents resolving disputes, challenging poor performance, and ensuring transparency. What you'll bring: • Proven expertise in leasehold block management, ideally across large, multi-tenure or complex estates. • Strong legal and regulatory knowledge, including the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985, Commonhold & Leasehold Reform Act 2002, and Leasehold & Freehold Reform Act 2024. • Confidence in challenging service charges, enforcing compliance, and supporting tribunal cases. • Professional credibility ideally with TPI or RICS (or equivalent experience). • Excellent stakeholder and negotiation skills, able to hold external partners accountable at senior levels. • The ability to thrive in a strategic role where law, compliance, and resident outcomes collide. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk About L&Q: We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Our purpose is simple – to provide social homes and landlord services that everyone can be proud of. 250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England. People are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values, which outline our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q – click here to read more. At L&Q, we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger – and they’re at the heart of everything we do. When we recruit, we look at what really matters: your skills, experience, and potential. We’re proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace. We’re a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and we’ve introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to make sure every step of our hiring process is fair, transparent, and consistent. It’s all part of our commitment to ending discrimination and making L&Q a place where everyone feels welcome. Find out more here. Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK’s largest housing associations. Click here to find out more about L&Q and why you should join us!
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Key Account Manager
ISS Facilities Services - London
Field-basedPermanentFull time
Key Account Manager Contract: Healthcare Location: London, NW1 Hours of work: 40 Contract Type: Permanent We are seeking a Key Account Manager to oversee and drive the successful delivery of facilities management contracts across a diverse portfolio of sites in London. Managing portfolios worth up to £20 million, you will ensure operational excellence, client satisfaction, and sustainable commercial growth while delivering outstanding service across all locations. Job Description We are looking for a relationship-focused leader who can connect client needs with operational capabilities, fostering strong partnerships with clients, colleagues, and supply chain partners. Reporting to the Key Account Portfolio Manager/Director, you will play a key role in driving continuous improvement, operational success, and long-term value for all stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Manage one or multiple facilities management contracts with a combined value of up to £20 million. Ensure all contractual deliverables, KPIs, and SLAs are consistently achieved or exceeded. Act as the primary point of contact for assigned client accounts and key stakeholders. Build and maintain strong, collaborative client relationships based on transparency, trust, and long-term value. Lead the delivery of all facilities services in line with contractual, regulatory, and legal requirements. Ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation and promote a safety-first culture across all operations. Take responsibility for budget control, forecasting, cost management, and overall P&L performance. Lead, develop, mentor, and empower operational managers, supervisors, and frontline teams to deliver high performance. Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications Proven experience within the service industry. Strong soft services facilities management experience. Previous facilities management or related operational experience desirable but not essential. Demonstrable leadership and people management experience. Proven experience managing client-focused site operations. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships. Experience developing and mentoring operational managers and supporting succession planning. Robust understanding of Health & Safety requirements. Healthcare sector experience is advantageous but not essential. Must hold full UK driving licence. The Company ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience. Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people. We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger, #aplacetobeyou, #facilitiesmanagement ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background. We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers. We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme. Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work. If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
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Area Sales Manager
United In Recruitment Ltd - England
£45,000 to £50,000 a year
Field-basedPermanentFull time
My clients are a very well-established manufacturing company based in Northwest. We are recruiting for an Area Sales Manager. Home based. Salary: £45,000–50,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus commission of 10%–20%, subject to targets achieved. Working Hours: 39 hours per week: 8.00am – 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am – 3.30pm Friday Some flexibility may be required due to the nature of work. 30 minute – Unpaid Lunch Break. Role Benefits: • Company vehicle • 21 days holiday + public holidays • After successful completion of the probationary period, you will be invited to join the Company Pension Scheme, to which the company contributes 3% and the employee contributes 3%. • Six-Month Probationary Period • Discounted products upon successful completion of your Probationary Period. Responsible To: National Sales Manager We are recruiting an Area Sales Manager to manage and grow customer relationships across the Republic of Ireland. Ideally, you will be based within one hour of Dublin, as this is central to the sales territory and the area with the highest concentration of our customers. There may be a future requirement to support customers in Northern Ireland. Experience of working with partnership or loyalty programmes, together with experience in joint business planning, would be advantageous. There may also be opportunities for overseas travel as the role develops. The recruitment process for this role consists of multiple stages. The first stage will be an interview via Microsoft Teams with the National Sales Manager. Successful candidates will then be invited to attend a second stage interview at Head Office in Hyde, Greater Manchester. Reasonable travel expenses incurred for attending the second-stage interview will be reimbursed. Objectives of this Role: • Execute the sales plan set by the business to achieve company goals. • Build rapport and effectively manage customer relationships to achieve company targets. • Meet and exceed KPIs through effective sales performance. • Acquire, collate, and feedback, through the relevant reporting structure, market information and intelligence which may enhance the company’s performance. • Actively seek new opportunities to drive sales growth. • Proactively identify and nullify issues before they can negatively impact sales growth. • Responsibly manage costs related to business activities and adhere to stipulated sign off guidelines. • Manage customer terms (e.g. pricing, distribution costs, retrospective incentives, cut length charges), in line with principles defined by the sales leadership team in order to maximise profitable returns for the business. Main Responsibilities and Duties: • Ensure customer priorities are aligned to deliver annual targets. • Adhere to the customer contact/call rate cycles as defined by the sales leadership team. • Use data to build fact-based arguments to increase sales or close distribution gaps. • Present, gain listings and build distribution of new and existing products throughout your customer network in adherence to launch plans or targeted distribution gains. • Identify gaps in the market for new opportunities. • Effectively manage customer issues with minimal negative impact to the business. • Maintain comprehensive records: sales results, pipeline opportunities and all agreements with customers to be documented in writing. • Work in close collaboration with the sales, marketing, and customer service team to ensure an optimal customer experience and reinforce our strong trade reputation. • Ensure relevant internal stakeholders are aligned as to what is needed to deliver within your customer portfolio. • Be available to assist in trade shows. • Be prepared to carry out other duties, beyond the day job, as reasonably requested for the overall benefit of the business. Essential Criteria: • Proven experience as an Area Sales Manager Field Sales Manager preferably in a manufactured product • Track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets. • Exceptional written, presentation, and interpersonal skills. • Self-starter with the ability to manage your own schedule and territory effectively • Competent in using data to build fact-based selling arguments. • Full, clean driving licence valid for use in the Republic of Ireland. Desirable Criteria: • Bachelor’s degree in business management, marketing, or a similar field. • Previous professional sales training. • Experience with customer relationship management software. • Willingness and flexibility to travel when required by the role. • Experience in working with a Partnership/Loyalty programme. • Experience of Joint Business Planning. Role Benefits: • Company vehicle • 21 days holiday + public holidays • After successful completion of the probationary period, you will be invited to join the Company Pension Scheme, to which the company contributes 3% and the employee contributes 3%. • Six-Month Probationary Period • Discounted products upon successful completion of your Probationary Period. Please note that United In Recruitment can’t always respond to all applicants due to the high volume of CV's received every day. Should you not receive a response within 2 working days please accept this as not been successful, and we wish you all the best in your job search. Your details will not be held, and we apologise that we are unable to contact everyone in person and thank you for your interest.
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Labour Optimisation Manager
ISS Facilities Services - London
Field-basedPermanentFull time
Labour Optimisation Manager Contract: Healthcare Location: London, E14 9SH Hours of work: 40 Contract Type: Permanent We are seeking a Labour Optimisation Manager to build and roll out a labour model that defines the genuine labour requirement for each hospital contract, area by area, and to monitor performance against that model on an ongoing basis. This role will own the labour position across contracts, ensuring labour deployment is aligned with operational standards, budget expectations and agreed targets. Job Description We are looking for an individual who wants to build a function rather than inherit one, taking a proven approach that has already been implemented at two sites and scaling it across eleven healthcare contracts. The successful candidate will combine analytical rigour with operational influence, working closely with contract teams and leading the scheduler community through a dotted-line relationship. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain labour deployment models, translating operational requirements into accurate labour demand. Own labour performance reporting, tracking hours and costs against model, budget and targets. Investigate variances between modelled and actual labour deployment, including site-based studies where required. Validate key data sources to ensure labour models and reporting are accurate and reliable. Deliver the rollout of labour modelling across healthcare contracts and manage the site data collection process. Partner with contract leadership teams to present findings, agree scope and implement improvements. Lead and develop the scheduler community, supporting the shift from scheduling activity to labour performance management. Own productivity reporting and dashboards, ensuring alignment across labour models, schedules, time and attendance data, and savings tracking. Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications Demonstrable experience in labour modelling, productivity analysis or workforce optimisation within a multi-site operational environment. Advanced Excel skills, including building, maintaining and auditing formula-driven models used by others. Strong analytical judgement with the ability to identify inconsistencies in data sources and explain limitations clearly. Experience converting analytical insights into operational improvements with measurable outcomes. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to contract sites across the UK. This is essential. The Company ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience. Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people. We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger, #aplacetobeyou, #facilitiesmanagement ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background. We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers. We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme. Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work. If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
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Partnerships Manager
Universities UK - London
from £45,405 a year
HybridTemporaryFull time
This role sits within the UUK International (UUKi) team. UUKi represents the UK’s higher education institutions and supports their global engagement. We enable institutions to develop and deliver their international strategies, promoting the collective interests of the sector to create new opportunities for partnership and collaboration. As part of UUKi, the Partnerships and External Affairs (PEA) team represent our member universities on the international stage by influencing the funding, operational, and policy environment surrounding international higher education. We do this through the delivery of UUKi’s contracted work, engagement with UUKi’s networks, and management of UUKi’s analysis and insight activities, as well as capacity building opportunities for members. We are also responsible for events throughout the year and lead on our external communications such as the website, campaigns, social media, and blogs. As Partnerships Manager, your role will be the development, management, and implementation of new and existing partnerships and programmes which benefit the UK higher education sector and our member universities. This includes all aspects of the development and implementation of contract work streams for UUKi, from programme design and setting up workflows, to financial management and reporting on programme impact. You will also play a key role in developing and maintaining excellent relationships with stakeholders, including UK government officials, partner organisations (both in the UK and overseas), funding bodies and UK universities. Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 04 November.
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Sourcing Manager
D R Newitt - London
£45,000 to £50,000 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
The Opportunity I'm looking for an experienced Sourcing Manager to join an Own Brand Sourcing team. This commercially focused role will lead sourcing and supplier activity across an own-brand portfolio, with responsibility for cost reduction, supplier negotiation, new product development, supply continuity and commercial performance. You’ll work closely with suppliers and internal commercial, technical and operational teams, with the opportunity to influence sourcing strategy and deliver measurable commercial results. Key Responsibilities Lead sourcing projects, tenders and supplier negotiations to deliver competitive pricing and cost savings. Develop sourcing strategies balancing cost, quality, availability and supply resilience. Build strong supplier relationships and drive improved performance and service levels. Identify new sourcing and product development opportunities and support successful launches. Monitor supply chains and proactively manage risks around availability, lead times, MOQ, date codes and waste. Lead cost-saving and sourcing projects from opportunity through to implementation. Analyse market, category and supplier data to identify commercial opportunities. Present recommendations and commercial updates to key stakeholders and senior management. Manage multiple projects and priorities while ensuring agreed benefits are delivered. What We’re Looking For You’ll have a strong buying, sourcing or procurement background, ideally within retail, wholesale or FMCG, with excellent commercial and negotiation skills. Essential: 2+ years' buying experience within retail or wholesale. Experience managing cost of goods within own-brand/private-label categories. Proven supplier negotiation and cost-saving experience. Experience managing tenders or sourcing projects. Understanding of production and supply-chain considerations. Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills. Excellent analytical and commercial decision-making skills. Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Degree or equivalent relevant commercial experience. Why This Role? This is an opportunity to take ownership of national own-brand sourcing within a major UK convenience retailer, with genuine scope to influence supplier strategy, deliver cost savings, develop new products and improve commercial performance. The role would suit an experienced buyer or sourcing professional looking to take on greater ownership, commercial responsibility and national exposure.
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Academic Manager
WATNEY COLLEGE LIMITED - London
£35,000 to £40,000 a year, pro rata
HybridPermanentPart time
About the role Watney College is an independent education provider in East London. We are seeking a Academic Manager to support our Head of Academic to lead teaching, learning and assessment across our programmes and support the development of our higher education provision. You will manage academic delivery, support teaching staff and ensure students receive a consistent, well-supported learning experience. Working with the Head of Academic, you will address areas for improvement and prepare programmes for external review. Key responsibilities • Lead academic delivery, curriculum planning and programme development. • Manage programme leaders and teaching staff, setting objectives and reviewing performance. • Plan timetables, teaching allocations and resource requirements. • Ensure programmes meet awarding-body specifications and relevant UK higher education standards. • Oversee assessment planning, marking, feedback, moderation and academic integrity. • Monitor attendance, engagement, retention, achievement and progression, and lead improvement actions. • Coordinate teaching observations, staff development and sharing of effective practice. • Oversee academic support, including personal tutoring and reasonable adjustments. • Lead academic preparations for new programme approvals and confirm readiness before delivery. • Work with the Quality Assurance department on programme reviews, external assessments and action plans. • Support assessment boards and academic committees, ensuring decisions are documented and followed through. • Maintain working relationships with awarding bodies, academic partners and external reviewers. • Report academic performance, staffing needs and delivery risks to the Principal. Essential criteria • A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline, or equivalent professional standing. • Experience leading academic provision within UK higher education. • Experience managing academic staff and improving teaching, assessment and student outcomes. • Sound knowledge of academic standards, qualification frameworks and assessment practices. • Experience developing or reviewing programmes and supporting external academic scrutiny. • Understanding of the OfS regulatory framework and its implications for academic delivery. • Ability to analyse student data and feedback and turn findings into practical improvements. • Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills. • Commitment to academic integrity, inclusive teaching and fair treatment of students.
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HR Manager
Advik Enterprise Limited - London
HybridContractFull time
Advik Enterprise Limited is seeking an experienced and organised HR Manager to manage and support the company’s human resources functions within its IT services environment. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting employees, recruitment activities, workforce planning, and the development of effective HR processes. Key responsibilities will include managing the full recruitment and onboarding process, preparing employment documentation, maintaining accurate employee records, coordinating interviews, checking right-to-work documentation, and supporting new employee induction. The HR Manager will also assist with employee relations, performance management, attendance, leave management, training and development, and workplace policies. The role will involve working closely with senior management and department heads to understand staffing requirements and ensure the business has suitable employees with the necessary skills and experience. The HR Manager will also support compliance with UK employment legislation, company policies, data protection requirements, and internal procedures. The successful candidate should have strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, together with good attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information professionally. This role is particularly suited to an HR professional interested in working within a growing IT company and supporting recruitment, employee development, workforce management and business growth. Seasonal or temporary recruitment requirements may also be supported where business demand increases.
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Trusts Manager
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home - London
£47,008 to £47,008 a year
HybridContractFull time
Battersea has entered an exciting phase of innovation and transformation as we embark on the second year of our new five-year strategy. With increased investment in income generation starting in 2025, we are expanding our team to drive the growth necessary to achieve our organisational goals. Trust fundraising at Battersea has grown significantly over the past few years, from £1m in 2022 to £2.6m in 2025. Working closely with another Trusts Manager, the Trusts Officer and Trusts Lead, you will secure vital funding from Trusts and Foundations to support the welfare of dogs and cats across the UK and internationally. As the Trusts Manager, you will manage your own portfolio of five-figure Trust donors and take ownership of relationships to secure funding from both existing and new supporters. You will also support the Trusts Officer to deliver bi-annual Small Trusts Mailings and the Trusts Lead to deliver significant partnerships. You will be proactive and motivated, with a passion for animal welfare and an aptitude for building relationships. You are a strong communicator with excellent writing skills which will enable you - with support from the team - to craft compelling funding proposals that resonate with donors. Closing date: 14th October 2026 All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received. Interview date(s): First round (Online, via MS Teams): w/c 19th October 2026 Second round (In person, at Battersea London): w/c 26th October 2026 For more information about the role, please download our Recruitment pack. To apply for the role, please click the "Apply for this job" button.
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Team Manager
AmTrust International - Nottingham, UK
Income Protection Cover if you're off sick continuously for 26 weeks or more, Professional Development + Membership support, where required by the role, Support for your Continuing Career, Eligibility to participate in our annual bonus scheme, E-Learning & Development Portal, Company Days Off in Addition to Annual Leave, Private Medical Insurance, Worldwide Travel Insurance, Discounted Gym Membership
HybridContractFull time
We are currently looking for a Team Manager to join our Property Underwriting team on a 12 month fixed term basis, based out of our Nottingham office. The role will lead and develop a team of Property Underwriters, ensuring the delivery of profitable growth, portfolio performance, and exceptional service standards in line with business objectives. Working closely with the Lead Property Underwriter, you will oversee the day-to-day operational management of the team, driving performance, engagement, and underwriting excellence. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced people leader who enjoys developing high-performing teams while maintaining oversight of portfolio profitability, broker relationships, and operational effectiveness. You will play a key role in shaping team strategy, supporting business development opportunities, and ensuring underwriting activity is delivered in line with regulatory requirements and company standards.
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