Reigate, Surrey  |  Competitive — flexible for the right person  |  Office-based, 5 days

This is a chance to build and lead a procurement function, not just inherit one. My client is an established, employee-owned food business based in Reigate, sourcing internationally, and they’re looking for a Head of Procurement to report into the MD and take ownership of how the business buys, plans and manages its suppliers.

You’ll set the strategy, lead the sourcing and big negotiations, build a structured supplier management approach, and develop a team of Supply Planners and a Senior Supply Planner. There’s a seat at the senior table and real influence over growth. The salary is flexible — they’ll look to match what the right person is looking for.

• Shape and deliver the procurement and supply-planning strategy alongside the MD
• Lead, develop and organise the Procurement team
• Own strategic sourcing, supplier selection, negotiation and contracting for key categories
• Build supply resilience — risk, continuity and contingency planning across the portfolio
• Set inventory policy and partner with Commercial, Technical, Operations and Finance

• Significant senior procurement or supply-chain experience in food, FMCG or an international product business
• Proven leadership of a procurement, purchasing or supply-planning team
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills with strategic suppliers and contracts
• Experience of international supply, long lead times and inventory risk
• Credible with senior stakeholders, with a solid grasp of food safety, ethical sourcing and sustainability

• Competitive salary — flexible for the right person
• Discretionary bonus
• Discretionary EOT bonus (it’s an employee-owned business)
• Matched pension contributions up to 5%
• Healthcare and life cover
• 25 days’ holiday, increasing with length of service

If this sounds like you, I’d love to hear from you. Apply today, or get in touch for a confidential chat about the role.

Supply Planner

Reigate, Surrey  |  £40,000 | 

We're recruiting for a commercially minded operations and supply chain professional to join a fast-paced team in Reigate, reporting directly to the Head of Procurement.

You'll sit at the heart of the supply chain - planning stock, sourcing products from suppliers worldwide, and keeping goods moving efficiently from order to delivery. Whether your background is in supply planning, operations or buying, if you're organised, commercially sharp and good with people, this role offers real scope to make an impact.

What you'll be doing

• Supply and demand planning - working with the Demand Planner and Operations Director to hit stock and delivery targets
• Product sourcing - identifying, evaluating and sourcing products that meet customer specifications on price, quality and lead time
• Supplier negotiations - securing favourable terms on price, payment and delivery schedules
• Ensuring compliance with the company's ethical sourcing and sustainability standards
• Working with the logistics team on on-time delivery, importing, customs and quality control
• Overseeing customer tenders and equipping Sales & Marketing with pricing, data and product insights
• Managing order processing admin, keeping accurate documentation and audit trails
• Researching and engaging new suppliers to drive continuous improvement in cost, quality and delivery
• Building a deeper understanding of customers' brands and requirements

What we're looking for

• A can-do attitude and a positive approach to problem solving
• Ideally some experience in a supply planning, operations or buying role (food industry a plus), with exposure to sourcing, negotiating and supplier management
• Tenacious, with strong determination to succeed
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of international shipping, duties and delivery processes beneficial
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Strong IT skills, confident with spreadsheets
• French or Spanish beneficial but not required

What's in it for you

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary and EOT bonus
• Matched pension contributions up to 5%
• Healthcare and life cover
• 23 days holiday, increasing with length of service

Manchester (office-based)  |  £28k–£29k + £15k OTE (uncapped)  |  Full-time, permanent

Hungry for a career in sales? This one rewards effort.

Our client is a well-established UK managed services provider, keeping businesses connected with cybersecurity, communications and connectivity solutions since 2000. They're growing their successful Manchester team and need an Account Manager to take on a large portfolio of existing accounts that haven't had much attention — many picked up through acquisitions.

Your job is to reintroduce the business, build real relationships and turn those accounts into long-term partnerships. With the PSTN switch-off coming, there's no shortage of conversations to have. It's a high-activity role, so it suits someone driven who knows their input shapes their output.

What you’ll be doing

• Re-engaging dormant and unmanaged accounts and building trust
• Spotting cross-sell and upsell opportunities across connectivity, VoIP, cloud and security
• Guiding clients through the PSTN/ISDN switch-off as their migration partner
• Growing and retaining a portfolio of accounts
• Presenting proposals, negotiating and closing deals
• Keeping CRM records and pipeline up to date
• Working with internal teams to make onboarding and support smooth

What we’re looking for

• Some sales experience and real hunger to succeed
• A natural relationship builder with great listening and communication skills
• Comfortable juggling lots of accounts and priorities at once
• A proactive problem-solver who can negotiate and present with confidence
• Tech-savvy and quick to pick up CRM and sales tools
• A growth mindset and a 'let's go' attitude

What’s in it for you

• £28,000–£29,000 basic plus £15k OTE, with uncapped commission
• 25 days holiday, rising by a day each year to 28
• Private medical cover, virtual GP, eye care scheme and discounted health plans
• Employee assistance programme and a dedicated wellbeing team
• A collaborative, office-based team environment

If this sounds like your next step, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today, or get in touch with Abbi for a confidential chat.

Sevenoaks, Kent | £26,000–£27,000 + Benefits | Office-based

Our client is a successful and growing managed services provider looking for an IT Service Engineer to join their busy Service Desk team.

This is a great opportunity for an IT professional looking to develop their career while gaining exposure to Windows, Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, Active Directory, networking, servers, virtualisation, cloud and cybersecurity.

The Role

• Provide 1st line IT support by phone and email.
• Manage and resolve 20+ tickets per day, working within agreed SLAs.
• Troubleshoot Windows, Microsoft 365, email, connectivity, printers, telephony and third-party applications.
• Take ownership of tickets through to resolution and keep customers updated.
• Escalate more complex issues where required.
• Deliver a consistently high level of customer service.

About You

• Previous Service Desk / Help Desk / IT Support experience, ideally around 1 year.
• Good knowledge of Windows desktop environments.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 / Exchange Online.
• Exposure to Active Directory.
• Understanding of PC hardware, LAN/Wi-Fi and connectivity.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Logical approach to troubleshooting with a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Genuine passion for technology.

The Opportunity

Join a supportive organisation offering excellent long-term career opportunities, broad technical exposure and the chance to develop your skills across a diverse IT environment.

Apply today to take the next step in your IT career.

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Redhill, Surrey (office-based)  |  £30,000  |  30 hours a week, Monday–Friday

Hours - 8:00am–3:00pm or 9:00am–4:00pm

Our client is a growing, well-established road surfacing and infrastructure business, working with local authorities and commercial clients across the region. They're looking for an experienced Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their busy office and finance team.

You'll take ownership of the purchase ledger — processing supplier invoices for materials, plant hire and subcontractors, matching them to purchase orders and delivery notes, and keeping supplier accounts reconciled and queries resolved. Alongside this, you'll provide day-to-day admin support to the operations team, helping keep the office running smoothly.

What you'll be doing

• Processing and coding supplier invoices (materials, plant hire, subcontractors)
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries
• Preparing weekly and monthly payment runs
• Supporting month-end finance processes
• Maintaining organised job and finance records
• Managing correspondence, filing, and office supplies
• Carrying out accurate data entry to keep records up to date
• Handling incoming calls professionally, directing enquiries as needed
• Keeping the workspace organised to support a productive office
• Collaborating with the team on ad hoc admin projects

What we're looking for

• Experience in accounts payable or purchase ledger
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Confident using Excel and finance systems — SAGE 50 Accounts experience preferred
• Good communication skills
• Good experience in accounting/finance
• Strong admin/customer service experience (preferred)
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Construction or highways experience is a bonus, but not essential

What's in it for you

• £30,000 salary
• 28 days holiday
• Office shutdown between Christmas and New Year

Full-time, Office-based | Mon–Fri, 8.30am–5pm

Based in a rural setting, this business has firmly established itself as a market leader within its sector. For the right person, this is a genuine opportunity to grow with an ambitious, market-leading company.

They are growing and on the lookout for an enthusiastic and experienced Junior Buyer/Buyer to join one of the sector's true front-runners, a business that moves fast, sets the pace for competitors, and backs that energy up with a genuinely collaborative, work hard / play hard culture. This is a brilliant step for someone who wants to elevate their career in buying from day one, in a busy, office-based team that won't let you stand still.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the wider buying team on products destined for retail shelves and in-store displays.
• Checking samples as they come in from production, flagging any quality issues straight back to the factory.
• Pulling together artwork and sending it through to factories ahead of sampling and production runs.
• Helping coordinate third-party testing and inspection bookings.
• Getting quotes from suppliers and keeping pricing information accurate and up to date.
• Raising and tracking purchase orders with suppliers across the UK, Europe and the Far East.
• Keeping shipping and product trackers current, so nothing slips through the cracks.
• Lending a hand on customs and delivery tracking, from port right through to warehouse.
• Double-checking artwork against ingredient lists and safety documentation before it goes out.
• Generally mucking in wherever the team needs an extra pair of hands — no two days look the same.

What We're Looking For

• Strong experience in a buying, procurement experience
• A genuine interest in building a long-term career in buying or retail.
• Comfortable with Excel and the rest of the MS Office suite.
• Naturally organised, with a sharp eye for detail.
• Experience of dealing with the Far East (definite advantage)
• A team player who's energised rather than fazed by a fast-paced environment.
• A clear, confident communicator - you'll be talking to suppliers daily.

What's In It For You

• A genuinely buzzing, office-based team at a business that leads rather than follows in its market.

• Competitive salary and a great benefits package.
• A true work hard, play hard culture -  think regular socials and team celebrations, not just a slogan.
• A collaborative environment with exposure across buying, sales and design.

What's in it for you: a genuinely buzzing, office-based team at a business that leads rather than follows in its market, a competitive salary and great benefits package, a true work hard, play hard culture — think regular socials and team celebrations, not just a slogan — and a collaborative environment with exposure across buying, sales and design.

Interested? Apply now to find out more.

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Leatherhead, Surrey  |  D.O.E  |  Full-time

Our client, a well-established lettings agency, is looking for a full-time Property Manager to join their team at the Leatherhead branch, managing a portfolio across their four-branch network in Mole Valley.

The main purpose of the role is to manage a portfolio of residential property and contribute to the department achieving its objectives and targets.

What you'll be doing

• Liaising with landlords and resolving tenant enquiries and issues
• Arranging contractors to attend to repairs, maintenance and refurbishments
• Booking and managing safety inspections
• Regular property visits
• Working towards targets to achieve office goals

What we're looking for

• Strong administration skills
• Good customer service skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work on your own initiative
• A full UK driving licence
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today, or get in touch for a confidential chat about the role.

UK-based | Occasional overseas travel | Competitive Salary + Benefits

We're recruiting an Account Manager for a well-established, industry-leading business in the maritime sector. With over 100 years of expertise and a global reputation for excellence, this is a rare opportunity to join a company where your contribution will genuinely be felt and rewarded.

You'll be managing and growing a portfolio of strategic accounts while hunting for new opportunities across the UK and occasionally overseas. If you're a driven, consultative sales professional with a marine technology background and real commercial ambition, this could be exactly the right move.

What you'll be doing

• Managing and growing key accounts — shipyards, yacht management companies, and major maritime stakeholders.
• Hunting for new business and owning the full sales cycle from first contact to contract.
• Presenting commercial proposals up to board level.
• Working across Bridge Electronics, Navigation, Servicing, Maintenance, Support Contracts and Airtime solutions.
• Collaborating with internal technical, delivery and operations teams to ensure seamless customer experience.
• Attending exhibitions, conferences and team meetings — and occasionally travelling overseas.
• Keeping the CRM accurate and your pipeline well managed.

What we're looking for

• Proven sales experience in the marine technology sector — specifically Bridge and Navigation.
• A hunter. Self-motivated, resilient and commercially driven.
• Strong relationship-building skills and confidence presenting at senior/board level.
• A disciplined approach to pipeline and CRM management.
• A creative, solutions-focused mindset — someone who challenges conventional thinking.
• Willingness to travel in the UK and occasionally overseas.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Company pension, private healthcare, and life insurance.
• A genuine platform to build a long-term career within an internationally respected business.

Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

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Driver / General Operative

Near Redhill, Surrey  |  £29,000  |  Mon–Thu 7:00am–5:00pm, Fri 7:00am–12:00pm

We're recruiting for a reliable, hands-on Driver / General Operative to join a close-knit team of around 50 permanent staff near Redhil/Horley, a genuinely collaborative company where people support each other and pitch in as a team.

This is a varied role combining driving with warehouse support: you'll be driving parts and products out to sites from the warehouse, and when you're not on the road, helping the warehouse team with getting deliveries ready, goods in, and other ad hoc tasks. It suits someone with a flexible attitude who's happy to get stuck in wherever they're needed.

What you'll be doing

• Driving parts and products from the warehouse out to sites
• Supporting the warehouse team with getting deliveries ready
• Assisting with goods in and other warehouse tasks when not driving
• Working as part of a close, collaborative team
• Occasionally staying away overnight (rare)

What we're looking for

• Full, clean driving licence (ideally)
• Comfortable working as part of a team
• Strong initiative and a positive, can-do attitude
• Physically fit and able to undertake manual work
• Flexibility to stay away overnight on rare occasions

Working hours

• Monday to Thursday: 7:00am – 5:00pm
• Friday: 7:00am – 12:00pm

If this sounds like the kind of role you'd enjoy, we'd love to hear from you — get in touch for a confidential chat.

Chessington, Surrey (Hybrid – 3 days in the office)  |  £33,000 - £35,000  |  1 year FTC, hybrid working

We're recruiting for a Senior Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team on a 1 year maternity cover, based in Chessington with hybrid working (3 days in the office).

You'll work closely with the Finance Manager, keeping month-end running smoothly and pitching in across the wider business along the way.

What you'll be doing

• Daily accounting tasks, including sales and purchase ledger
• Liaising with the Finance Manager to keep month-end tasks on track
• Collating supplier payments and processing them into HSBC for authorisation
• Keeping bank payments and receipts up to date
• Reconciling bank statements, including month-end
• Assisting the Finance Manager with month-end close - posting journals and preparing reconciliations
• Supporting other team members to help meet accuracy and reporting deadlines

What we're looking for

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Good IT skills and confidence picking up new systems
• A team player with excellent attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Solid all-round accounts knowledge
• Advanced proficiency with Sage 50
• Preferred: experience working in an international environment or with multiple currencies
• Preferred: AAT or equivalent

What's in it for you

• £33,000 - £35,000
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office
• 1 year fixed-term contract covering maternity leave

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today, or get in touch for a confidential chat about the role.

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Senior Supply Planner

Reigate, Surrey  |  Up to £50,000  |  Office-based, 5 days

A step up for an experienced planner who wants real ownership. My client is an established, employee-owned food business based in Reigate with an international supply chain, and they’re building out a proper Procurement team — this is the senior planning role at the heart of it.

You’ll own the supply plan for a key part of the portfolio, run supplier performance reviews, manage the tricky stuff (long lead times, shipping disruption, launches and delists), and coach the Supply Planners along the way. It’s a role where your analysis directly shapes sourcing and negotiation decisions.

• Own the end-to-end supply plan for your categories and suppliers
• Optimise stock cover and ordering parameters — cutting shortages and excess without hurting service
• Lead supplier reviews and hold them to account on service, quality and lead times
• Plan for launches, delists, packaging changes and supplier switches
• Coach and support the Supply Planners and deputise for the Head of Procurement

• Strong supply planning, procurement or inventory experience — food, FMCG or international supply chain ideal
• Ownership of complex supplier or product portfolios, including long lead times and disruption
• Sharp analytical skills and advanced spreadsheets, plus ERP or planning systems
• Confident supplier management and negotiation — able to challenge and get commitments
• Calm under pressure, with a good grasp of international shipping, imports and duties

• Salary up to £50,000
• Discretionary EOT bonus (it’s an employee-owned business)
• Matched pension contributions up to 5%
• Healthcare and life cover
• 23 days’ holiday, increasing with length of service

If this sounds like you, I’d love to hear from you. Apply today, or get in touch for a confidential chat about the role.

UK-based (Chessington / Remote)  |  Competitive salary + 20% bonus  |  Full-time, permanent

Our client is a leading maritime technology business, supplying bridge electronics, navigation, communication and connectivity systems — plus the technical service and maintenance support that keeps commercial vessels running reliably. They're part of a major international maritime group, so you get the backing of a global name with the feel of a close-knit UK team.

They're now looking for an International Sales Manager with strong connections in commercial shipping. This is predominantly a new business role, selling a mix of service contracts, bridge equipment and solutions to shipowners and ship managers across the UK, Scandinavia and potentially further afield. Expect around 50% travel visiting prospects and clients. You can be based anywhere in the UK with easy rail access to central London and a main airport.

What you'll be doing

• Winning new logo customers — shipowners and ship managers in commercial shipping (not yachts)
• Opening doors through prospecting, networking, industry events, referrals and strategic partnerships
• Selling a mix of service and maintenance contracts, bridge electronics equipment, upgrades, retrofits and solutions
• Building and managing a strong sales pipeline across the UK, Scandinavia and wider international markets
• Visiting prospects and clients — around 50% of your time on the road
• Leading presentations, proposals, tenders, commercial discussions and contract negotiations
• Developing existing accounts alongside your new business focus

What we’re looking for

• A background in bridge electronics, navigation, communications or marine technology
• 5+ years' experience in a similar sales role within the maritime industry
• Established connections with shipowners and ship managers in commercial shipping
• A track record winning new business and selling service contracts or recurring revenue agreements
• A good understanding of vessel operations and maritime regulations
• Happy to travel around 50% of the time, across the UK, Scandinavia and beyond
• Clear communicator, customer-focused, proactive and comfortable working under pressure
• A valid passport and driving licence
• Based within easy reach of a train to central London and a main airport
• The right to live and work in the UK without sponsorship, now or in the future

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary plus 20% bonus
• Pension, private healthcare and life insurance
• Remote or hybrid working — anywhere in the UK with good rail and airport links
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning and an in-house training academy
• Real career development within an industry-leading international group
• Full-time, permanent role reporting to the General Manager

If you know the commercial shipping market and love winning new business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today, or get in touch with Abbi for a confidential chat.

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Crawley, West Sussex (office-based)  |  £28,000–£30,000 + uncapped bonus  |  8:30am–5pm

Our client is a well-established 24-hour plumbing and drainage specialist, looking after domestic and commercial customers with both emergency call-outs and planned work. They have a strong reputation for reliable, no-fuss service — and they're now looking for someone to help bring in and grow new commercial accounts.

This is a desk-based, telephone business development role in their Crawley office. No field sales, no driving to meetings — just you, the phone and a genuine interest in building relationships. If you enjoy a good conversation and like seeing your effort turn into real results, this is a great place to start a sales career with a clear path forward.

What you’ll be doing

• Making outbound calls to new commercial contacts, using research to find the right businesses and people to approach
• Building relationships over the phone — asking good questions, understanding what customers need and handling initial objections professionally
• Following up consistently by phone and email, qualifying opportunities and agreeing clear next steps
• Keeping accurate CRM records of contacts, needs and commitments
• Writing up quotes using approved pricing and technical information from colleagues, then following up by phone
• Onboarding new accounts — gathering contact, billing and service details and coordinating a smooth handover to the operations team
• Calling customers after their first job to hear how it went, spot further needs and build repeat business

What we’re looking for

• Confidence picking up the phone and calling businesses throughout the day
• Good listening skills and clear, professional communication by phone and email
• Persistence and resilience when you hear “no”, with an organised approach to follow-up
• Comfortable with email, everyday office software and customer records
• Outbound calling, telesales or B2B appointment-setting experience is helpful — but customer service experience and transferable skills are welcome too

What’s in it for you

• £28,000–£30,000 basic salary, depending on experience
• Uncapped bonuses
• Office-based in Crawley, 8:30am–5pm
• Clear progression route to Business Development Manager and, in time, Senior Business Development Manager
• No people management — focus on what you do best

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today, or get in touch with Abbi for a confidential chat about the role.