Managing Director/CEO

"Amazing opportunity for experienced strategist and business growth specialist to take the helm at a logistics SME recently acquired by Private Equity investor."

£150-200,000 + Equity

South East (Site Based)

Commutable from North London, Thames Valley, Northern Home Counties

Are you an experienced Managing Director or CEO with a talent for strategic business development?

Do you have a proven track record of driving change and delivering results?

Our private equity client is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to take the helm of their new acquisition, a niche specialist company in industrial logistics. This business is already very successful with good profit margins. It offers a lot of untapped potential and opportunities for business growth into several new verticals. This is where you come in.

As the new CEO, you will be responsible for shaping the future of this high-potential business. You'll have plenty of opportunities to put your skills and expertise into practice, from developing and implementing a winning business plan to revitalising commercial activity and improving all the operational systems in the company.

The successful candidate will be an experienced CEO, MD, COO or divisional head of a logistics-type business with revenues exceeding £10m. You'll have strong leadership skills and a proven track record of high performance, change management and delivering results. You'll also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire your team through a period of change and growth.

This role would ideally suit someone who already has one or two business turnarounds under their belt preferably private equity acquisitions.

Your experience may have been gained with businesses offering the following services and solutions - industrial logistics, specialist equipment or plant hire and installation, unusual or abnormal loads movements within engineering, medical, construction, technology or high security.

Your specific skills set will be around commercial business development so your early career may have been in sales. You must be comfortable managing P & L in the range £10-15 million where resource and systems may be lacking, as part of your role will be to modernise and improve the business.

You will lead from the front and will not be afraid to get into the detail and into customer facing when required. Most importantly you will be focused on the commercial strategy to ensure that the private equity investor achieves its ROI.

You'll develop and articulate a robust business plan and then execute it with a laser focus. In return, you'll receive a generous salary and a package that includes material equity in the private equity transaction.

If you are ready to take on a new challenge as a Managing Director/CEO and help shape the future of a special niche logistics business with untapped potential, we want to hear from you.

Please note that this role is located in the South East and therefore to ensure success you must reside or be willing to be close to the site for most of the time. This is not a hybrid or remote role.

Email your CV, quoting reference LX 1437502 or call us on 01905 381 320.

Senior Brand Manager - FMCG

C£60-65000 Bonus Excellent Blue-Chip Benefits

London/Hybrid

Are you an experienced Senior Brand Manager with expertise in e-commerce and digital marketing?

Our client, a premium pet food manufacturer supplying to major retail and also specialist veterinary practises, is looking for a dynamic Senior Brand Manager to develop and expand their Direct-to-Consumer business segment.

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Senior Brand Manager with significant e-commerce experience to join an established brand and make a real impact on the company's growth. You will be ably supported by an experienced Brand Manager.

In this new role, you will develop and implement strategic marketing plans to drive sales through e-commerce channels. You will work closely with key stakeholders to develop and execute campaigns across various channels, such as paid social. You will also manage the brand's online presence, including its website, social media accounts, and digital content.

To be successful in this role, you must be a degree-qualified digital marketing expert with extensive experience in brand marketing and management with a specific focus on e-commerce targeting the direct-to-consumer/B2C market. You will have a proven track record of developing and executing successful marketing campaigns that have driven measurable results. You should have excellent analytical skills and be able to use data to drive decision-making.

Your CV to date will be characterised by extensive brand marketing expertise gained within blue chip multinational consumer brands however you may now have moved to a hyper growth, smaller specialist, direct to consumer FMCG brand.

In return for your hard work and dedication, our client is offering a competitive salary and the opportunity to work with a fantastic team of people passionate about pets and their welfare.

You will also be able to work hybrid (2 days in the office and 3 days from home) and our client's site in SE London and easily accessible via public transport.

We would love to hear from you if you are looking for a new and exciting challenge and have the skills and experience our client is looking for.

Email your CV, quoting reference LX 1437366 to or call us on 01905 381 320.

IT Procurement Contractor

"A Rare Opportunity for a Software Licensing Procurement Specialist to Deliver Massive Savings on IT Procurement"

£650 per day (inside IR35) - 6-month contract

Milton Keynes or Leicester (Hybrid Working)

Are you a master negotiator? An experienced and talented IT Procurement Specialist with a proven track record of reviewing, negotiating and renewing software licensing and technical support contracts, mid-way through or at the end of the contractual term?

Are you ready to take on the challenge of delving into our client's operational software licensing and support contracts, reviewing and negotiating them to better serve the needs of their business?

If yes, then this opportunity is tailor-made for you.

Their ideal candidate will possess strong relationship management skills, working knowledge of IT software procurement, and a no-nonsense but cleverly engaging approach towards procurement. The role is not that of a procurement strategist or contract drafter. Instead, it's for an experienced negotiator who can promptly elevate business changes, cut away dealbreakers, and reduce costs significantly within six months.

You will play a vital role in partnering with stakeholders in operations and IT to understand the functionality and service levels required for the evolving business. You will also be expected to explore the unchartered territories of their existing software and support licenses and evaluate whether they are overpaying for functionalities they barely use, or which may have been over specified some years ago and never reviewed.

This opportunity comes with significant buy-in from the senior executive, head of procurement, and IT director. You will work with a team that believes in you and your abilities to save costs and improve operational efficiency. They need someone who can take the initiative and is confident enough to ask the right questions, develop cutting-edge procurement strategies and drive efficiencies for their software licensing and support.

So, if you're a CIPS or MCIPS Qualified IT Procurement specialist with a solid knowledge of software licensing and support and possibly also the eCommerce landscape, we encourage you to apply for this position. If you have a keen interest in technology and IT procurement, this is the perfect opportunity to take your career to the next level, working alongside a dynamic team in a fast-paced and stimulating environment.

This is a six-month contract, sitting within IR35. It can be hybrid, but you will need to attend our client's sites in Milton Keynes or Leicester.

Please email your CV, quoting reference LX 1388171 to or call us on 01905 381 320.

IT Procurement Contractor

"A Rare Opportunity for a Software Licensing Procurement Specialist to Deliver Massive Savings on IT Procurement"

£650 per day (inside IR35) - 6-month contract

Milton Keynes or Leicester (Hybrid Working)

Are you a master negotiator? An experienced and talented IT Procurement Specialist with a proven track record of reviewing, negotiating and renewing software licensing and technical support contracts, mid-way through or at the end of the contractual term?

Are you ready to take on the challenge of delving into our client's operational software licensing and support contracts, reviewing and negotiating them to better serve the needs of their business?

If yes, then this opportunity is tailor-made for you.

Their ideal candidate will possess strong relationship management skills, working knowledge of IT software procurement, and a no-nonsense but cleverly engaging approach towards procurement. The role is not that of a procurement strategist or contract drafter. Instead, it's for an experienced negotiator who can promptly elevate business changes, cut away dealbreakers, and reduce costs significantly within six months.

You will play a vital role in partnering with stakeholders in operations and IT to understand the functionality and service levels required for the evolving business. You will also be expected to explore the unchartered territories of their existing software and support licenses and evaluate whether they are overpaying for functionalities they barely use, or which may have been over specified some years ago and never reviewed.

This opportunity comes with significant buy-in from the senior executive, head of procurement, and IT director. You will work with a team that believes in you and your abilities to save costs and improve operational efficiency. They need someone who can take the initiative and is confident enough to ask the right questions, develop cutting-edge procurement strategies and drive efficiencies for their software licensing and support.

So, if you're a CIPS or MCIPS Qualified IT Procurement specialist with a solid knowledge of software licensing and support and possibly also the eCommerce landscape, we encourage you to apply for this position. If you have a keen interest in technology and IT procurement, this is the perfect opportunity to take your career to the next level, working alongside a dynamic team in a fast-paced and stimulating environment.

This is a six-month contract, sitting within IR35. It can be hybrid, but you will need to attend our client's sites in Milton Keynes or Leicester.

Please email your CV, quoting reference LX 1388171 to or call us on 01905 381 320.

SENIOR BOILER TECHNICIAN

£41,500 Overtime Bonus Benefits including Flexitime

Stanford le Hope, Essex

Commutable from Stanford le Hope, Romford, Basildon, Chigwell, Grays, Northfleet, Gravesend, Dartford, Brentwood, Chelmsford, Rayleigh, South Benfleet, Barking, Dagenham, Greenwich, Waltham Forrest, Hackney, Tilbury, Southend on Sea, Billericay, Harlow, Cheshunt, Waltham Abbey, Potters Bar, Havering, Hornchurch, Epping, Rochester, Gillingham, Chatham, Bromley, Chislehurst, Maidstone.

Our client is a UK market leading manufacturer.

They are seeking a BOAS trained Senior Boiler Technician for its flagship manufacturing site in Stanford le Hope.

The Role:

Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, the Senior Boiler Technician will be responsible for providing mechanical planned and preventive maintenance, as well as reactive maintenance on all plant, systems and services. You will also be responsible for monitoring and fault diagnostics of computer-controlled building management systems.

• Repairing and installing Boilers and Pressurised Vessels systems.
• Supporting a 24/7 operation to provide adequate steam volume and quality to enable operations to meet their production plan.
• Attending emergencies e.g., leaks
• Working as a team with other engineers.
• Maintaining a tidy working environment
• Regular management of third-party contractors (E.g. Boiler & Burner Control companies, Weld repair companies, Insurance inspection and Non Destructive Testing)

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the role of Senior Boiler Technician will be able to demonstrate previous experience working as a Senior Boiler Technician or similar ideally gained within a Manufacturing or Heavy Industry environment. As well as possess good communication skills and have a real desire in developing engineering and operational skills.

• Time served in a recognised apprenticeship.
• Advance understanding of steam fundamentals essential for management of Autoclave performance (Steam cooking) (not essential, for the right candidate we will provide training and development opportunities)
• ONC or above with relevant experience.
• Boiler, Pressurised Vessels, and Facilities Experience.
• BOAS trained.
• Experience in creating, planning, and undertaking PPM activities.
• Understanding of compliance with regards to Boilers and Pressurised Vessels.

To apply without delay, please email your CV quoting LX 1292236 to Telephone 01905 381 320

INTERIM SENIOR BUYER IT

£500 per day (via Umbrella Company) 12-18 month contract

Location: Hybrid/Remote - Sites in the South East/Home Counties & North West

When recruiting a role that involves the protection of critical UK infrastructure, there's a temptation to get all James Bond about it.

We could try and get your attention by saying things like, "Have you dreamed of protecting the nation and being a national hero or heroine"?

But, let's face it, you're a Senior IT Category Buying Specialist. And high-speed car chases around UK cities aren't usually part of the job. Unless you've just dropped your caramel latte in your lap, perhaps.

However, this is a crucial role for our client, a global player within the specialist energy, electricity and power generation sector. Our client is offering a 12-18 months contract to join their IT procurement team.

They're focused on improving efficiency in their global operations and making sure their data and systems are secure and robust.

As such, they want to strengthen their IT procurement team with the appointment of a category and procurement management professional into the role of Senior Buyer/Category Specialist - IT.

That's where you fit in. And you won't need a car that turns into a submarine.

Currently, their IT Infrastructure, Cyber Defence and Application Development are outsourced. So, your focus will be on next generation outsourcing with high levels of customer satisfaction as a key driver for our client's IT strategy.

Reporting to a Senior Category Manager, you will also work closely with the IT/Information Technology team, and your role will take on a UK and European perspective.

Core Aims:

• Working across different departments, develop plans for the next few years that incorporate the crucial aims for the category and a list of actions to achieve these goals.
• Build solid relationships with suppliers to ensure they understand your requirements and deliver on SLAs. Then, use those strong relationships to confidently challenge business partners to think and act differently, to be creative and open to new ideas and to explore new supply chain possibilities.
• Contribute to the development of the Procurement function's capability by bringing your experience of best practices from other industries and employers.

The Ideal Person will possess the following qualifications, experience, skills and competencies:

• Available imminently to commence a 12-18 months contract paying £500 per day via an Umbrella company.
• A university degree and, ideally, CIPS (or equivalent) qualification
• Experience working across global operations or multi-site environments and a keen sense of cultural awareness
• Currently working within a high-security sector such as defence, nuclear, aerospace, marine, ministry of defence, utilities etc.
• Understanding of the nuances of IT contracts.
• A proven track record in value delivery, improvement activity and best practice development in IT procurement.
• Understanding Information Technology markets, suppliers and technologies and how to leverage them for value for our client
• Building IT sub-category and category strategies to describe how value will be delivered in the short, medium and long term
• Negotiating with IT- suppliers to drive the right commercial and contractual outcomes
• Building relationships internally and externally to enable you to be successful in your role and to contribute to the development of our client as a world-class procurement organisation
• A thirst for knowledge, an inquisitive mindset and a drive for results.
• Knowledge of Procurement systems and technologies and the ability to put operational measures in place to ensure contracts deliver brilliantly.

In return, our client offers a very competitive salary and blue-chip benefits package and the opportunity to develop your career within a market leader. The role is offered on a interim 12-18 month contract and hybrid/remote basis with regular visits to sites in the North West and Home Counties for cross-functional engagement.

To apply without delay, please email your CV, quoting reference LX 1183145 for the attention of Roheela Khan, Telephone 00 44 (0) 1905 381 320 www.martinveasey.com

Demand & Supply Planner

C£50000 Excellent Blue-Chip Benefits

London/Hybrid

Are you an experienced Demand and Supply Planner with a background in FMCG B2C operations?

Does your previous employment include working for blue-chip multinational companies?

Would you like the opportunity to lead the demand process for the UK in our client's B2C and B2B channels?

If your answer is yes to all, bring your resource planning skills to this Demand & Supply Planner role for our client in the South East.

As the Demand and Supply Planner, you'll report to the Demand Manager, based in the EU and a dotted to line to the Supply Chain Manager FMCG UK and the Logistics Director EU.

The overview of this role involves reviewing forecast mix and volume and creating collaborations between sales, marketing, and supply chain organisations, as well as coordinating demand with our client's factory teams in both the UK and Europe. Plus, you'll have a chance to make efficiency improvements that help the company reach business objectives.

Our client sells through 3rd party online sellers to wholesalers, retail outlets, and private individuals, so you can imagine the complexity of the product demand and supply operation.

On the demand side, you'll be responsible for using SAP IBP demand to shape SKU requirements strategically. This involves meticulously crafting an initial forecast based on statistical models coupled with cleansed historical data. Plus, you'll have to be mindful of commercial area insights, market plans, promotion details and customer trends.

As for the supply side, you'll manage the factory's visibility into everything from inventory levels to emerging bottlenecks. You'll also coordinate transitions between operations and sales teams and minimise freshness risks. On top of that, you will provide real-time updates on operational disruptions or shortages, so everyone is informed when it matters most. Finally, to ensure all your hard work pays off in tangible results, you'll utilise SAP IBP for mid to long-term production planning - giving purchasing an extra helping hand along the way.

Our client is looking for a motivated individual who excels in Demand & Supply Planning and has the business acumen to make an immediate impact. We need someone with at least a degree in either Business Administration or Engineering, as well as previous experience working within this field and knowledge of SAP systems such as APO or IBP (which will give you an extra edge).

Our client is headquartered in London and operates a hybrid working system to give you some flexibility.

Business Development Manager - Cargo/Freight

c£Very Competitive + Bonus + Blue Chip Benefits

Kent (Hybrid Role)

Commutable from Dover, Folkestone, Maidstone, Ashford, Hythe, New Romney, Deal, Ramsgate, Sandwich, Canterbury, Margate, Broadstairs, Whitstable, Faversham, Sittingbourne

You may be wondering why an organisation like a port needs a Business Development Manager.

And, on the face of it, it's a fair question. After all, they're a major British port. People have already heard of them and know what they do.

Or, at least, they think they know what they do. But you'd be amazed what they don't know.

Recently, our client undertook the most extensive programme of investment in contemporary times. This programme will see the operational land base capacity expand by 20%, deliver new refrigerated cargo infrastructure, provide a new 250-berth marina and create opportunity for further property development.

As such, there are massive opportunities for growth, and that's where you come in.

Clearly, cargo plays a massive part in the company's activities, and this will be your initial focus. The Port already has an extensive customer base for you to engage with and strengthen relationships. But they want to extend their customer portfolio to increase business with ferries, perishables, and construction sectors.

Coupled with this will be creating new relationships with logistics providers, hauliers, supply chain, and agency businesses within London, the South East and further afield through various activities to proactively seek and introduce new business to the Port.

During all your activities, there will be a constant undercurrent of actively promoting the Port through trade events in the UK and worldwide to increase awareness of its capabilities.

As for your background, you'll be a highly competent Business Development Expert with significant experience in the cargo industry in a port, haulage, logistics, supply chain or related sectors.

You will need an excellent understanding of the freight and logistics industries. In particular, the construction, unitised or ferry freight sector, Agri bulks or general cargo handling operations. Plus, you'll already have established relationships across the industry, particularly with customers, agents, and the cargo supply chain.

You'll also have solid marketing experience and be proficient in developing and implementing proposals in a highly commercial environment.

So, if you'd like to take on this fascinating challenge, please indicate your interest by emailing your CV, quoting reference LX 1232217

INTERIM SENIOR BUYER IT

£500 per day (via Umbrella Company) 12-18 month contract

Location: Hybrid/Remote - Sites in the South East/Home Counties & North West

When recruiting a role that involves the protection of critical UK infrastructure, there's a temptation to get all James Bond about it.

We could try and get your attention by saying things like, "Have you dreamed of protecting the nation and being a national hero or heroine"?

But, let's face it, you're a Senior IT Category Buying Specialist. And high-speed car chases around UK cities aren't usually part of the job. Unless you've just dropped your caramel latte in your lap, perhaps.

However, this is a crucial role for our client, a global player within the specialist energy, electricity and power generation sector. Our client is offering a 12-18 months contract to join their IT procurement team.

They're focused on improving efficiency in their global operations and making sure their data and systems are secure and robust.

As such, they want to strengthen their IT procurement team with the appointment of a category and procurement management professional into the role of Senior Buyer/Category Specialist - IT.

That's where you fit in. And you won't need a car that turns into a submarine.

Currently, their IT Infrastructure, Cyber Defence and Application Development are outsourced. So, your focus will be on next generation outsourcing with high levels of customer satisfaction as a key driver for our client's IT strategy.

Reporting to a Senior Category Manager, you will also work closely with the IT/Information Technology team, and your role will take on a UK and European perspective.

Core Aims:

• Working across different departments, develop plans for the next few years that incorporate the crucial aims for the category and a list of actions to achieve these goals.
• Build solid relationships with suppliers to ensure they understand your requirements and deliver on SLAs. Then, use those strong relationships to confidently challenge business partners to think and act differently, to be creative and open to new ideas and to explore new supply chain possibilities.
• Contribute to the development of the Procurement function's capability by bringing your experience of best practices from other industries and employers.

The Ideal Person will possess the following qualifications, experience, skills and competencies:

• Available imminently to commence a 12-18 months contract paying £500 per day via an Umbrella company.
• A university degree and, ideally, CIPS (or equivalent) qualification
• Experience working across global operations or multi-site environments and a keen sense of cultural awareness
• Currently working within a high-security sector such as defence, nuclear, aerospace, marine, ministry of defence, utilities etc.
• Understanding of the nuances of IT contracts.
• A proven track record in value delivery, improvement activity and best practice development in IT procurement.
• Understanding Information Technology markets, suppliers and technologies and how to leverage them for value for our client
• Building IT sub-category and category strategies to describe how value will be delivered in the short, medium and long term
• Negotiating with IT- suppliers to drive the right commercial and contractual outcomes
• Building relationships internally and externally to enable you to be successful in your role and to contribute to the development of our client as a world-class procurement organisation
• A thirst for knowledge, an inquisitive mindset and a drive for results.
• Knowledge of Procurement systems and technologies and the ability to put operational measures in place to ensure contracts deliver brilliantly.

In return, our client offers a very competitive salary and blue-chip benefits package and the opportunity to develop your career within a market leader. The role is offered on a interim 12-18 month contract and hybrid/remote basis with regular visits to sites in the North West and Home Counties for cross-functional engagement.

To apply without delay, please email your CV, quoting reference LX 1183145 for the attention of Roheela Khan, Telephone 00 44 (0) 1905 381 320 www.martinveasey.com