Purchasing Manager
BANSI GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LTD - London, England
£38,000 to £39,000 a year
HybridContractFull time
We are looking for an experienced and commercially focused Purchasing Manager to oversee the organisation’s purchasing and procurement activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the business obtains the goods, materials, equipment and services it requires at the right quality, quantity, price and time. The role will involve developing effective purchasing strategies, identifying and assessing suppliers, negotiating commercial terms, managing supplier relationships and ensuring that purchasing activities remain aligned with operational requirements and agreed budgets. The Purchasing Manager will work closely with finance, operations, logistics, warehouse and other internal teams to understand purchasing requirements and maintain an efficient and reliable supply chain. Daily Roles and Responsibilities On a day-to-day basis, the Purchasing Manager will review purchasing requirements, monitor stock and inventory information, assess upcoming demand and determine when orders need to be placed. They will communicate with suppliers to obtain quotations, confirm availability, negotiate pricing and delivery schedules, and place or authorise purchase orders in accordance with company procedures. The role will also involve researching new suppliers and products, comparing quotations and evaluating suppliers based on price, quality, reliability, delivery times and overall commercial value. Where appropriate, the Purchasing Manager will conduct tender or quotation exercises and make recommendations to senior management based on the available commercial information. The Purchasing Manager will maintain regular communication with existing suppliers and monitor their performance against agreed terms. This includes checking delivery performance, product or service quality, pricing, responsiveness and compliance with contractual requirements. Where problems arise, the manager will work with suppliers and relevant internal departments to resolve delays, shortages, quality issues or other purchasing-related problems. They will also maintain accurate supplier records, purchase orders, contracts, quotations and other procurement documentation. A key part of the role will be monitoring purchasing expenditure and supporting effective budget management. The Purchasing Manager will analyse purchasing data, identify opportunities for cost savings, review supplier pricing and help ensure that expenditure remains within approved budgets. They will prepare purchasing reports and provide management with information on expenditure, supplier performance, stock requirements, savings opportunities and potential supply risks. The Purchasing Manager will also contribute to the development and implementation of purchasing policies, procedures and controls. They will ensure that purchasing activities are properly authorised, documented and carried out in accordance with company procedures. The role may include supervising purchasing staff, allocating daily tasks, monitoring workloads, supporting staff development and ensuring that team members follow established procurement processes. The position will require close coordination with logistics and supply chain operations to ensure that purchased goods arrive when required and that stock levels are appropriately maintained. The Purchasing Manager will identify potential supply risks, monitor market and supplier conditions and take appropriate action to maintain continuity of supply. They may also attend supplier meetings, industry events and business meetings where this supports supplier development and purchasing objectives. Key Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day purchasing and procurement activities of the business. Identify purchasing requirements based on operational demand, stock levels and business plans. Research, identify and evaluate potential suppliers. Obtain and compare supplier quotations and commercial proposals. Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules and contractual conditions. Develop and maintain effective relationships with suppliers. Monitor supplier performance, quality, delivery and reliability. Manage purchase orders, contracts and purchasing records. Monitor purchasing expenditure and support budget control. Identify opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining required quality and service levels. Work closely with finance, operations, logistics, warehouse and other departments. Monitor inventory requirements and coordinate purchasing with supply chain activities. Identify potential supply disruptions and support appropriate contingency planning. Prepare purchasing reports, supplier reviews and management information. Maintain accurate procurement and supplier documentation. Implement and maintain purchasing policies and procedures. Supervise and support purchasing staff where applicable. Ensure purchasing activities comply with internal approval processes and company requirements. Review existing supplier agreements and identify opportunities for improved commercial terms. Support continuous improvement of purchasing and supply chain processes.
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Trading Manager
D R Newitt - London
£50,000 to £55,000 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Location: London Occasional travel to distribution centres and suppliers may be required. Role Purpose Develop and deliver category strategies that improve profitability, optimise supplier terms, reduce costs and maintain strong product availability. Lead supplier negotiations, promotional planning, seasonal activity and cost-price management while working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement category plans, supplier strategies and core ranges. Lead supplier negotiations, including national terms, cost prices, promotional investment and commercial agreements. Manage supplier relationships, performance and supply issues, developing improvement plans where required. Analyse supplier strengths and weaknesses using SWOT analysis and identify commercial opportunities and risks. Manage promotional plans, ensuring competitive activity, strong execution and commercial returns. Identify seasonal opportunities and manage volume planning, sell-through and clearance strategies. Forecast income and promotional schemes, identifying risks and working with stakeholders on mitigation. Manage cost-price increases, ensuring accurate analysis, timely communication and stakeholder alignment. Monitor product availability and resolve complex supply issues with appropriate escalation. Lead category reviews and cross-functional projects, securing stakeholder alignment. Maintain awareness of legislation, product safety, market trends, commodity movements and competitor activity. Analyse complex commercial data to support decision-making and identify opportunities for growth and efficiency. Contribute to process improvement, standardisation and effective risk management. Stakeholder & Relationship Management Build effective relationships with suppliers, distribution teams and internal stakeholders. Influence and negotiate with multiple stakeholders to achieve commercial objectives. Communicate clearly and adapt style to different audiences and situations. Lead cross-functional initiatives and resolve issues collaboratively. Provide and receive constructive feedback and support the development of colleagues. Qualifications & Experience Essential Good standard of education, including English and Maths. 2–3 years' successful commercial negotiation experience. Experience analysing and interpreting complex data. Experience managing competing priorities and working to deadlines. Experience working within a recognised brand and large, fast-paced organisation. Proven experience managing multiple stakeholders and commercial relationships. Strong negotiation and influencing skills. Strong Excel skills, with good working knowledge of Outlook, PowerPoint and Word. Ability to adapt to changing priorities and business environments. Desirable Degree or equivalent qualification in Business, Administration or a related discipline. 2–3 years' experience in a fast-paced office or commercial environment. Core Competencies Commercial awareness and analytical thinking. Negotiation and influencing. Strategic planning and decision-making. Stakeholder and supplier management. Customer focus. Resilience and adaptability. Collaborative working. Continuous improvement. Ability to manage risk and deliver against challenging objectives.
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Campaigns Manager
Mental Health Foundation - London
£38,193 to £42,385 a year
HybridPermanentPart time
Deadline: 5pm on Sunday 11th October (we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive plenty of suitable applications - if you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon!) Location: London or Glasgow Salary: Starting salary £38,193 rising to £42,385, plus London weighting of £4,000 where applicable Hours: Full-time (32 hours per week) Contract type: Permanent We are looking for a passionate and creative campaigner to lead bold, impactful campaigns that drive real policy change and inspire public action to prevent poor mental health. You'll bring together colleagues across policy, research, public affairs, media and marketing to create powerful, integrated campaigns that influence decision-makers, engage communities and spark lasting social change. What does the role involve? - Plan, develop and execute impactful campaigns to drive forward policy changes, increase public understanding and support for prevention of poor mental health, and improve mental health awareness. - Identify and develop creative opportunities to amplify campaign messages across various platforms, including digital channels, media, with politicians, and with fundraising audiences. - Work with people with lived experience of mental health to improve and co-produce our campaigns.
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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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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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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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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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Marketing Manager
The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability - Putney, London
HybridPermanentFull time
Are you an experienced, creative and commercially minded Marketing Manager looking for a role where your work can make a real difference? At the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN), we're looking for a talented and experienced Marketing Manager to help raise awareness of our specialist services, strengthen our brand and support the continued growth of our organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, developing innovative marketing campaigns that connect our specialist expertise with the people and professionals who need it most. About the role: As our Marketing Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering integrated marketing campaigns that build our reputation, increase awareness of our services and support patient referrals and organisational growth. Working closely with senior leaders, clinicians and operational teams, you'll translate complex clinical information into engaging, accessible content that resonates with a range of audiences, from healthcare professionals and commissioners to patients and families. You'll take ownership of marketing activity across digital, social media, paid advertising, website, content, PR and events, using insight and analytics to continually improve performance. You'll also have the opportunity to help shape our future digital marketing strategy, exploring emerging technologies, AI-powered search and new ways to ensure our specialist expertise reaches the right audiences. We're looking for a confident, enthusiastic and results-driven marketer who enjoys balancing big-picture thinking with getting things done. Please click here to view the full Job Description We are looking for candidates who have: • Significant marketing experience, with a proven track record of delivering successful campaigns. • Strong digital marketing expertise across multiple channels, including SEO, paid media, social media and website management. • Experience developing and delivering integrated marketing campaigns for B2B and/or B2C audiences. • An analytical mindset, with the ability to turn insights and performance data into meaningful improvements. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work alongside senior leaders and subject-matter experts. • Strong creative judgement, project management skills and a proactive, collaborative approach. • An understanding of emerging digital marketing trends, including AI-powered search and GEO/AEO. Experience in healthcare, the NHS, life sciences or another specialist sector would be an advantage. If you're ready to bring your creativity, expertise and ambition to a role with genuine purpose, we'd love to hear from you. Why the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is a great place to work: Generous Annual Leave entitlement Free counselling and therapy sessions and other mental wellbeing support through our partner CIC Wellbeing Get involved in our free on-site wellbeing programs, including weekly yoga, and monthly pottery club (we are the UK’s only hospital with its own kiln)! Draw down a percentage of your monthly wages a few weeks early to help with unexpected costs. Financial support services such as low-interest loans and help with savings accounts through our partnership with London Capital Credit Union. Join our wellbeing networks to connect with people in our hospital; we have a Pride network, Women’s network, and our Race Equality network. We also have heritage events to celebrate the diversity of our workforce – most recently we had a South East Asian celebration. Free on-site parking (rare in London!) More benefits: Cycle2Work scheme, tech purchase support scheme, Blue Light Card discounts, and more. Please note, to be eligible to apply for this role, you must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship to applicants currently.
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