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Technical Manager, based Waltham Abbey (Hybrid role). 9m fixed term contract. Salary c£60-62k pro rata + many benefits.  Joining Jollyes The Pet People to cover a vital role for a fixed term cover contract, you’ll be leading all technical requirements from a product and packaging perspective (pet food & accessories), being the key person for all ‘own brand’ technical and nutritional requirements, ensuring safety and quality standards are met and leading on ESG development and policies from a product perspective. Great opportunity to make a big impact in a short time and experience the wonderful world of pets!The BenefitsIn return for your skills and experience as a Technical Manager, we offer you the following: Competitive salary of c £60-62k p.a. (pro rata) for an initial 9 month contract, starting July/Aug ’25.iTrent financial wellbeing package, powered by Wagestream, enabling access to earnings before pay day plus lots more discounts and savings benefits.Retail Trust membership – counselling, wellbeing and financial support for the retail industryColleague ‘Treats’ – numerous discounts on up to 800 high street retailers and online service providers from groceries to holidays and cinema tripsColleague ‘We Care’ wellbeing & medical support services – online GP, mental health support, get fit programme and much more. 50% off Jollyes branded products (and 30% off other brands in store for your pet’s needs!) with discounts for our groomers and pet clinics too.Cycle2Work scheme – up to 47% off a new bike & accessories via HalfordsDiscounted membership for David Lloyd Clubs - access to gym, pool, spa, classes, racquet sports, kids clubs and more   This is a full time, hybrid role involving 3 x office days per week at our pet-friendly support office in Waltham Abbey, or supplier visits, and 2 x days per week from home (or other Jollyes location as preferred). 37.5 hours per week, 9m contract.   The Role – (Interim) Technical ManagerThis role sits within our Commercial team and is responsible for leading all technical requirements from a product and packaging perspective (pet food and accessories), being the key person for all ‘own brand’ technical and nutritional requirements, ensuring safety and quality standards are met and leading on ESG development and policies from a product perspective. Success measures: board and executive team updates, actions to maintain company and supplier compliance, ensuring recall procedures are effective, measuring and managing complaints including Trustpilot reviews, growth in ‘own brand’ participation. A full job description is available on request, but to summarise your key responsibilities: Quality Assurance: Approve and oversee Jollyes recipes, collaborating with suppliers to establish and implement product specifications.Manage production trials and scientific studies to drive product improvements.Resolve product quality issues and provide internal training on recipes, nutrition, and manufacturing processes.Our pet food range involves lots of meat products that you’ll encounter on factory visits, so consideration should be given prior to application if that is not something you can work with. Legal Compliance: Ensure accurate product labelling and compliance with FEDIAF nutritional guidelines.Liaise with suppliers, Trading Standards, and external technical consultants to meet best practice guidance. Safety Management: Manage HACCP and recall policies, and implement testing protocols.Stay updated on nutritional developments and communicate relevant changes to the team. Brand Reputation: Support customer service with nutritional inquiries and complaints.Lead product improvements to enhance sustainability and minimize environmental impact. Brand Development: Provide technical expertise for new product development and packaging updates.Research new ingredient suppliers and generate new product concepts based on customer insights and market trends. ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance): Following up relevant departments for reporting data on various things like carbon emissions, waste, utilities. Seeing any anomalies in the data and following up to understand reasons and dealing with third parties where necessary. The Skills – (Interim) Technical Manager To be successful in this role, you’ll need the following skills, experience and qualities: Share our values of being: Wise, Focused, Genuine, Eager, TogetherBackground in biological or nutritional sciencesExperience as a Technical Manager for a similar food-related product range, understanding the legalities of food safety.Strong communication and organizational skills – time management and managing own workload.Ability to work cross-functionally and influence internal and external teams.Excellent prioritization and crisis management skills, able to handle emotional complaints with empathy and balance.Detail-oriented, diplomatic, and confident in representing the company externally, for example experience of dealing with Trading Standards.Comfortable working in a stand-alone role as a subject matter expert.Strong excel skills, able to update progress on existing cases.   About Jollyes – The Pet People Jollyes are an award-winning UK pet retailer with over 100 stores and 50 years of pet expertise between our paws. Winners of the Pet Industry Federation ‘Best Pet Retailer 2023’, Retail Week award for ‘Best Retailer 2024’ (under £250m t/o), and listed in the Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work’ you really can be sure you’re joining a great brand and employer, trusted by our customers and our colleagues. To Apply: If you’re looking for a role with a company who will truly value you and recognize your contribution with some fantastic rewards and benefits, where you can really make a difference, click to apply today! Respectfully no agencies please

Robert Half is proud to be partnering with a dynamic and high-profile company in the sporting/media sector in the search for a Finance Manager. This newly created position arises from an internal promotion and offers a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Assistant Accountant or Management Accountant looking to step up into their first Finance Manager role. The successful candidate will demonstrate a solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, thrive in deadline-driven environments, and be equally comfortable diving into the detail and contributing commercially. Key Responsibilities: Day-to-day transaction processing in Sage, including supplier and sales invoices, bank transactions, and credit card activityManaging supplier payments and overseeing cashflowPerforming supplier statement reconciliationsSupporting the month-end process, including ledger reviews and balance sheet reconciliationsConducting regular bank reconciliationsAdministering monthly payrollPreparing monthly VAT returnsAssisting in the preparation of management information, board reports, management accounts, budgets, and forecastsSupporting the production of statutory accounts in collaboration with external accountantsDriving system and process improvements, including the implementation of a new accounting system and improving cost controls Skills & Qualifications: Actively studying or finalist in ACCA / ACA / CIMAProven experience in preparing management accountsSage experience is highly desirableStrong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the businessCollaborative and proactive team playerHigh attention to detail with a willingness to review and take ownership of one's workAdaptable to process changes and keen to identify opportunities for increased efficiency This is a fantastic opportunity to join an exciting, fast-paced business where you'll play a key role in shaping the finance function. If you're ready to take the next step in your finance career, we'd love to hear from you. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed School Facilities/Site Manager to work within an Estates team. The successful candidate will be based in Cheshunt and will work flexibly at other local locations. Hours of work are 8.00 am – 4.00 pm Monday – Thursday Friday 8.00 am 3.30 pm with some flexibility to work outside of these hours. There is also an excellent range of benefits.The ideal candidate will: Have experience of working in facilities management, ideally in education or leisureA knowledge of Health and Safety practicesHave a commitment to working with young people in a school environmentBe practical and have good general DIY skills, plus an ability to develop these skillsBe a proficient user of Technology including ExcelHave high levels of physical fitness, this is required for some of the hands-on duties required. There will be occasions that you may be required to work at heightOffer flexibility to work additional hours/days if requiredHigh levels of energy and resilienceBe an excellent communicator with good interpersonal skillsPlan, organise and schedule work as well as managing departmental rota’sStrive for excellence and be committed to continual improvementReview and improving site securityManage site utilities and contribute to ideas for energy saving initiativesSupervise site cleaningThe ability to work both independently as part of a close-knit teamBe confident resolving problems and offering solutions