Total 25 Sales / Marketing job vacancies in Bedford, Massachusetts

We are recruiting an HR Business Partner to support our Operation Centres in the South of the country, to work remotely and ideally be based in the Beds & Bucks areas.

Copart UK employs approximately 1,200 teammates in 15 national operations centres and 3 head office locations based in Bedfordshire. The Human Resources team is responsible for contributing to the development of people strategy, through close cooperation with business leaders and a comprehensive framework of policies and procedures. This includes responsibility for the following areas:

• End to end employment life-cycle
• Performance management
• Employee relations
• Employee engagement
• Development and retention

Reporting to our HR Manager, as HR Business Partner you are responsible for working in close partnership with a number of stakeholders, at varied levels of seniority, in relation to the business's strategic people priorities.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Providing the strategic link between HR and management, through the provision of high-quality support, advice and guidance.
• Driving a culture of high performance, continuously reviewing processes and procedures where necessary.
• Partnering managers in the recruitment process and having personal involvement in management hires.
• Being an active and influential player, enabling the effective diagnosis of people issues and developing effective people management solutions.
• Partnering managers in areas such as reward, employee relations, talent, performance, organisation development and change, culture, leadership and learning and development.
• Challenging, provoking and coaching managers to engage employees and build effective people capabilities.
• Driving the raising of the performance bar and building a strong and rigorous development culture.
• Providing employee relations advice to managers with practical support and overseeing end to end ER casework.
• Delivering HR projects, as and when required by the HR Director, or other senior management.
• Liaising with Human Resources teammates to ensure training is consistent and adequate.
• Monitoring, measuring and reporting training issues, opportunities and development plans and achievements within agreed formats and timescales.

Essential attributes

• HR degree, or equivalent CIPD qualification
• At least 3 years experience in an HR Business Partner, Generalist or Advisor role
• Passionate about engagement
• Complete knowledge of the employee life-cycle
• An ambitious, energetic and dedicated individual, with a passion for driving positive people-related change
• Stakeholder management experience
• Able to interact and influence at all levels
• Excellent communication skills
• IT literate, with strong skills in Microsoft Office and computerised HRIS
• Comfortable presenting HR data to stakeholders
  
  

Desirable attributes

• Experience working with Ceridian Dayforce, or other HRIS

What we offer you in return

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and an additional day per year to be used on something special to you
• A further paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice
• Car allowance
• Private medical insurance
• Medicash Cover - look after you and your family by providing a range of positive health care benefits
• Contributory workplace pension plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance cover
• The ability to purchase shares in our successful global company at a discounted rate
• Access to an exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases, treats for the family, eating out, and utility bills for the home
• Access to our employee assistance programme

Copart are an equal opportunity employer, proudly hiring a diverse workforce. Discrimination is expressly forbidden and we therefore kindly welcome all applications.

An exiting opportunity has arisen within the Bedford Borough Council Finance team for a CCAB/CIMA qualified Finance Business Partner working in the Technical Team. Bedford Borough Council is one of the fastest growing unitary authorities and there are some inspiring projects in the pipeline, where a determined, detail focused candidate could make a real difference.

Bedford's Finance team is designed to be an effective partner to the service: driving decisions upfront to improve performance, including Bedford's diverse capital programme, which includes road and rail upgrades. We are now looking for a motivated and enthusiastic finance professional to join our team.

You will be responsible for delivering the Councils Financial Statements in line with statutory requirements and timescales, managing the Council's Technical Accounting functions including Capital Strategy and Planning and Treasury Management.

You must be able to work at pace and have excellent communication skills as you will be talking to a wide range of financial and non finance stakeholders. You will have a broad remit, access to wider developmental opportunities and the support of experienced finance professionals throughout the team.



The Council is committed to offering you a good work life balance, which includes its flexitime and agile working arrangements, including the ability to work both from home and the office.

The role is full-time (37 hours) and permanent, applications for flexible working will be considered. Applications are made via CV, however candidates are encouraged to tailor their CV to demonstrate their experience in similar roles and how they meet the person specification.

For an informal discussion please contact Rhiain Bevan on 01234 276740 or rhiain.bevan@bedford.gov.uk

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Location: Bedrord  
Hours per Week: 8 hours with the opportunity to work more hours.
Shift pattern: Part-time - flexible shift patterns across mornings; afternoons; evenings and weekends, which will be discussed further at interview  
Salary: £8.65 - £11.90 per hour

If you love retail, you’re in the right place.  

Are you looking to join a great place to work?  We are recruiting for a Sales Assistant to join the team! 

Let’s talk about the job: 

No two days are the same here at Savers and the ideal Savers Sales Assistant has a positive can-do attitude, who loves getting involved and working as part of a team. You are all about making our customers feel great and leaving them with that Savers smile. You are the hero in store that ensures our store standards are insta worthy. We recognise you are the future leaders of Savers. The challenge doesn’t stop there – our SAs are well known in their store, as they get the opportunity to connect with their local community and offer our customers the best deals on the high street. 

Let’s talk about the benefits: 

· Up to 33 days holiday entitlement 
· Company sick pay and pregnancy loss policy. 
· Wagestream - access to an app that gives you power over your pay and supports financial wellbeing 
· Aviva Digicare Workplace+ - access to free digital healthcare services such as digital GP appointments and mental health consultations 
· Discount deals with over 3,000 retailers, including a discount card with our sister company, Superdrug 
· Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust 
· Your career, your way – a clear progression plan, steered by us and driven by you! 

Let’s talk about you: 

· Are you passionate about the products we sell?  
· Are you excited to work in a fast-paced retail environment?
· Do you love getting stuck in and being a team player?

If you can say yes to all those things - whilst keeping people at the heart of everything you do - then this could be the career opportunity you have been searching for!

Next steps… 

If your application gives us that bargain buzz, you will be contacted to arrange a phone interview within 14 days of application. Good luck!  

Here at Savers, we love inclusivity. If you need any adjustments to support you through your candidate journey, please email us: savers.jobs@uk.aswatson.com  

Car Sales Executive Vacancy
Bedford
Salary: Up to £23,000 + Bonus (OTE 45k+, uncapped)
Hours: To be discussed
OC17966

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Car Sales Executive for our clients main dealer site in the Bedford Area. This opportunity for a Sales Executive is with a well-established site selling a strong brand with a good opportunity to earn

Role:
You will be tasked with dealing with customers to secure the right car & finance package for the individual. Dealing with the customer in a professional and honest manner you will find their requirements, discuss what vehicles you have and run through all options available. A good Car Sales Executive will be someone who can work in a professional manner giving confidence to the customer and presenting the company in the right way.

Company:
A large dealer group that offers Car Sales Executive's an excellent working environment, ongoing training, promotion opportunities and a variety of benefits

Requirements:
- Experience as a Car Sales Executive At least 1 year experience as a Car Sales Executive - preferable from a Car dealership background however we will consider someone from an independent garage looking for the next step
- Full UK driving licence

Jason Evans
INDSE
OC17966

Octane Recruitment are a leading Automotive Recruitment agency. We specialise in Motor trade vacancies across the board from car Dealerships, HGV companies, Fleet companies, manufacturers & independent sites.

Are you based in the Bedford area?

Do you have a passion for sales and working with people?

Do you have existing builder's merchant experience?

Jewson, a leading building materials distributor, is on the hunt for an Internal Sales Advisor to join our team in Bedford, who's as passionate about great service as we are. This role is within our Timber & Heavy-side materials sales team.

We provide a fulfilling and enjoyable work environment with ample opportunities for career growth, along with a competitive salary, staff discount, life assurance, and 34 days of holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).

Hours: 7.30am-5.00pm Mon-Fri, every 2nd Sat 8am-12pm

Location: Barkers Ln, Bedford MK41 9RT

Key Responsibilities

• Get to know our product lines and services in order to make the most of all customer interactions in line with our Jewson values

• Develop great relationships with new and existing customers (both face to face and over the phone), understanding their needs and providing proactive advice and solutions so that you can deliver the best experience possible

• Dealing with lapsed accounts by checking in with customers

• Generating sales with new and existing customers - proactively calling customers to discuss offers and quotes

• Use our in-house systems to process customer orders, organise delivery times, and keep customers updated throughout their journey

• Keep the branch looking clean and tidy, to make a great first impression on our customers

• Work with colleagues to suggest opportunities for improvement

What's in it for you?

• Retirement Savings Plan (Pension) - with Legal & General

• Life Assurance - From your first day of employment with us you are automatically covered for a lump-sum death in service benefit of 2 x your basic salary. However, if you join the STARK Building Materials Retirement Savings Plan (including if you are automatically enrolled) and contribute a minimum of 4% of your Pensionable Earnings, your lump sum death in service benefit will be increased to 4 x your Pensionable Earnings.

• WorkPerks - A platform home to hundreds of all your favourite high street and online discounts via the provider Reward Gateway

• Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App (Access to a digital GP, second medical opinions, Mental Health consultation, bereavement service, nutritional consultation)

• Voluntary company benefits such as Salary Sacrifice scheme with VWFS, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare, Critical Illness Cover

• Employee Discount

• Refer a Friend scheme

• Wellbeing Centre via WorkPerks

• New Reward and Recognition programme - launching soon!

Required Skills and Experience

• Previous industry experience is beneficial

• Experience in a customer facing/sales environment

• Passion for working with people with great communication skills

• Flexible with a positive can-do attitude

About us

At Jewson, we're proud to be part of STARK Building Materials UK and dedicated to providing top-quality products and exceptional service to our customers. We're a friendly and collaborative team, passionate about what we do and committed to doing it well.

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a team that is dedicated to providing great service, we want to hear from you. Apply today!

Car Sales Executive Vacancy
Bedford
Salary: Up to £23,000 + Bonus (OTE 45k+, uncapped)
Hours: To be discussed
OC17966

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Car Sales Executive for our clients main dealer site in the Bedford Area. This opportunity for a Sales Executive is with a well-established site selling a strong brand with a good opportunity to earn

Role:
You will be tasked with dealing with customers to secure the right car & finance package for the individual. Dealing with the customer in a professional and honest manner you will find their requirements, discuss what vehicles you have and run through all options available. A good Car Sales Executive will be someone who can work in a professional manner giving confidence to the customer and presenting the company in the right way.

Company:
A large dealer group that offers Car Sales Executive's an excellent working environment, ongoing training, promotion opportunities and a variety of benefits

Requirements:
- Experience as a Car Sales Executive At least 1 year experience as a Car Sales Executive - preferable from a Car dealership background however we will consider someone from an independent garage looking for the next step
- Full UK driving licence

Jason Evans
INDSE
OC17966

Octane Recruitment are a leading Automotive Recruitment agency. We specialise in Motor trade vacancies across the board from car Dealerships, HGV companies, Fleet companies, manufacturers & independent sites.

The job title: Business Development Executive

Position responsible to- Director

Duties description-

Must have the following skills:
The candidate is required to be able to source new opportunities and potential clients for our organisation. Researching businesses and industry trends to identify potential new clients and markets and ways to serve the existing clients and business objectives. Contacting potential new clients using phone and email to gauge interest and plan meetings. Meeting the new and existing client in person. Negotiating business terms with new and existing educational institutions. Training and monitoring sales team members. Attending networking opportunities including conferences and industry events related to our business model.

Salary: £30,000 to £39000 per annum depending on the experience.

Experience: Work experience in the similar field is desirable.

The position will close in one month from the date of posting.

To abstract and analyse complex information in the patients case notes or other source of documents and translate the medical terminology into clinical codes to the provisions of ICD-10 and OPCS-4 and Clinical Coding Manual, and to input the coded information on to the organizations clinical information system. To maintain national coding standards and adhere to national and international conventions to assign uniform codes, which represent a complete picture of the patients hospital stay. In accordance with expertise and knowledge gained through all training/educational processes, code to profession standards and conventions, and to ensure the high quality clinical coded data are provided with agreed time scales. This will require focus, motivational negotiation, and judgement. To be able to work under pressure maintaining accuracy especially around monthly closedown and the refresh period. To check the accuracy of admissions, transfer and discharge details in the patients medical record and to identify errors on the clinical information system. To answer Clinical Commissioning Group challenges in code assignment in a timely manner. Coding business analysts are required to create and maintain strong stakeholder engagement with Consultants and their clinical teams to ensure quality and depth of clinical coding is achieved. In order to achieve this they are required to communicate complex coding rules to various medical, clinical and administrative staff at all levels. Communication can be via telephone, in person, written, or by email. The ability to challenge, question and clarify by reasonable argument the adherence to national standards relating to clinical coding. To act as mentor to less experienced coding staff in understanding clinical coding rules. PbR and HRG (Healthcare Resource Groups), therefore having a sound knowledge of these processes themselves. Failure to code accurately could lead to hundreds of thousands of pounds of lost income for the Trust. To manage and prioritise own workload for designated areas within the department. To be proficient in the Trusts many IT systems, including iPM, ICE, Clinical Correspondence, Evolve (for ERDMS) and the Clinical Income Dashboard system. To access the Trust histopathological database (ICE) to extract the relevant information when assigning appropriate clinical codes. To liaise and attend meetings with clinicians and other medical staff on a regular basis to ensure that defined data quality standards are met, and maintain an ongoing expertise in order to discuss and validate complex clinical data and procedures with clinicians. Understand the impact of coded data on the business aspects of the Trust, and thus be able to provide the information and advice to all health professionals and administrative staff of the nature and complexity of clinical coding and its purposes in areas such as patient care, clinical governance, clinical audit, finance, budgeting, data quality and research. To maintain a portfolio of evidence and professional accreditation through attendance and participation in ongoing internal and external training programmes; continuously updating comprehensive knowledge and understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology and its applications to clinical coding. To work as part of the team to supervise and support the training of new and less experienced coders; providing cover for colleagues as and when required; assisting with regular internal audits of clinical coding and in the customisation of the coding process (systems and procedures) to further the efficiency within the Trust with awareness of local agreed variations to coding rules on proposed changes, as well as report to the Clinical Coding Manager any contradictions to national guidelines. Maintain a flexible attitude and response to change in job content or organisation in order to maintain or improve the quality of service provided to patients, the Trust, and to other customers. To visit hospital wards and other departments as necessary to view source documents (case notes) required to complete coding; to collect source document sheets (e.g. discharge summaries); to take reasonable steps to chase up outstanding source data. Source documents will increasingly include electronic records. To participate in discussions within the coding business group to facilitate improvements surrounding coding problems and issues with data quality, as well as providing meaningful reports and presentations at monthly departmental and stakeholder meetings. To plan and prioritise own workload to meet departmental expectations and to advise the leadership team of any hindrance to the achievement of desired outcomes for the coding service. To assist in the continuing development and expansion of the Clinical Coding Department in order that high quality data can be collected and produced without delays. Quality and Assurance checks on junior and senior coders. Providing a detailed report based on 15 case studies a week highlighting areas of concern. Participating in monthly Income Recovery projects. Working alongside the Waiting List team to provide them with accurate codes for diagnosis and procedures. To assist with the development of departmental policies. To undertake all reasonable requests from the Head of Clinical Coding Services. To maintain the strictest confidentiality.

The post holder will provide an effective, accurate, timely, and consistent clinical coding service to the Trust and ensure all coding expectations are achieved, assisting in business intelligence outcomes and audits where appropriate.
• You will be expected to promote continuous improvement in data quality by keeping abreast of development and innovations in the medical, surgical, and coding disciplines. This role forms a key member of the data quality team, which aims to provide credible, accurate, complete, and timely data for the Trust.
• To review deceased patients and maintain higher SHMI performance for Bedfordshire Hospitals;
• To be proficient in the Trust’s many IT systems, including iPM, Viper, Medicode, ICE, Clinical Correspondence, MediViewer/Evolve (for ERDMS) and the Clinical Income Dashboard system;
• To review, on an on-going basis, clinical coding standards adopted within the Trust and to ensure by personal monitoring and peer review that these standards are being achieved by all coding staff;
• To liaise with other disciplines as required regarding data clarification, in order to support data quality;
• To have a comprehensive understanding of the Hospital Administrative systems to validate and correct errors, to ensure patient information is recorded accurately to support Information, Clinical Governance and Data Quality standards;
• To investigate, and correct complex clinical coding data rejected or queried by recipient information systems and advise the Data Standards Manager of such problems that could impact on Trust Performance.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
• To abstract and analyse complex information in the patient’s case notes or other source of documents and translate the medical terminology into clinical codes to the provisions of ICD-10 and OPCS-4 and Clinical Coding Manual, and to input the coded information on to the organization’s clinical information system.
• To maintain national coding standards and adhere to national and international conventions to assign uniform codes, which represent a complete picture of the patient’s hospital stay.
• In accordance with expertise and knowledge gained through all training/educational processes, code to profession standards and conventions, and to ensure the high quality clinical coded data are provided with agreed time scales. This will require focus, motivational negotiation, and judgement.
• To be able to work under pressure maintaining accuracy especially around monthly closedown and the refresh period.
• To check the accuracy of admissions, transfer and discharge details in the patient’s medical record and to identify errors on the clinical information system.
• To answer Clinical Commissioning Group challenges in code assignment in a timely manner.
• Coding business analysts are required to create and maintain strong stakeholder engagement with Consultants and their clinical teams to ensure quality and depth of clinical coding is achieved. In order to achieve this they are required to communicate complex coding rules to various medical, clinical and administrative staff at all levels. Communication can be via telephone, in person, written, or by email.
• The ability to challenge, question and clarify by reasonable argument the adherence to national standards relating to clinical coding.
• To act as mentor to less experienced coding staff in understanding clinical coding rules. PbR and HRG (Healthcare Resource Groups), therefore having a sound knowledge of these processes themselves.

Failure to code accurately could lead to hundreds of thousands of pounds of lost income for the Trust.
• To manage and prioritise own workload for designated areas within the department.
• To be proficient in the Trust’s many IT systems, including iPM, ICE, Clinical Correspondence, Evolve (for ERDMS) and the Clinical Income Dashboard system.
• To access the Trust histopathological database (ICE) to extract the relevant information when assigning appropriate clinical codes.
• To liaise and attend meetings with clinicians and other medical staff on a regular basis to ensure that defined data quality standards are met, and maintain an ongoing expertise in order to discuss and validate complex clinical data and procedures with clinicians.
• Understand the impact of coded data on the business aspects of the Trust, and thus be able to provide the information and advice to all health professionals and administrative staff of the nature and complexity of clinical coding and its purposes in areas such as patient care, clinical governance, clinical audit, finance, budgeting, data quality and research.
• To maintain a portfolio of evidence and professional accreditation through attendance and participation in ongoing internal and external training programmes; continuously updating comprehensive knowledge and understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology and its applications to clinical coding.
• To work as part of the team to supervise and support the training of new and less experienced coders; providing cover for colleagues as and when required; assisting with regular internal audits of clinical coding and in the customisation of the coding process (systems and procedures) to further the efficiency within the Trust – with awareness of local agreed variations to coding rules on proposed changes, as well as report to the Clinical Coding Manager any contradictions to national guidelines.
• Maintain a flexible attitude and response to change in job content or organisation in order to maintain or improve the quality of service provided to patients, the Trust, and to other customers.
• To visit hospital wards and other departments as necessary to view source documents (case notes) required to complete coding; to collect source document sheets (e.g. discharge summaries); to take reasonable steps to chase up outstanding source data. Source documents will increasingly include electronic records.
• To participate in discussions within the coding business group to facilitate improvements surrounding coding problems and issues with data quality, as well as providing meaningful reports and presentations at monthly departmental and stakeholder meetings.
• To plan and prioritise own workload to meet departmental expectations and to advise the leadership team of any hindrance to the achievement of desired outcomes for the coding service.
• To assist in the continuing development and expansion of the Clinical Coding Department in order that high quality data can be collected and produced without delays.
• Quality and Assurance checks on junior and senior coders. Providing a detailed report based on 15 case studies a week highlighting areas of concern.
• Participating in monthly Income Recovery projects.
• Working alongside the Waiting List team to provide them with accurate codes for diagnosis and procedures.
• To assist with the development of departmental policies.
• To undertake all reasonable requests from the Head of Clinical Coding Services.
• To maintain the strictest confidentiality.


This advert closes on Monday 12 Aug 2024

Car Sales Executive Vacancy
Bedford
Salary: Up to £23,000 + Bonus (OTE 45k+, uncapped)
Hours: To be discussed
OC17874

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Car Sales Executive for our clients main dealer site in the Bedford Area. This opportunity for a Sales Executive is with a well-established site selling a strong brand with a good opportunity to earn

Role:
You will be tasked with dealing with customers to secure the right car & finance package for the individual. Dealing with the customer in a professional and honest manner you will find their requirements, discuss what vehicles you have and run through all options available. A good Car Sales Executive will be someone who can work in a professional manner giving confidence to the customer and presenting the company in the right way.

Company:
A large dealer group that offers Car Sales Executive's an excellent working environment, ongoing training, promotion opportunities and a variety of benefits

Requirements:
- Experience as a Car Sales Executive At least 1 year experience as a Car Sales Executive - preferable from a Car dealership background however we will consider someone from an independent garage looking for the next step
- Full UK driving licence

Jason Evans
INDSE
OC17874

Octane Recruitment are a leading Automotive Recruitment agency. We specialise in Motor trade vacancies across the board from car Dealerships, HGV companies, Fleet companies, manufacturers & independent sites.

Car Sales Executive Vacancy
Bedford
Salary: Up to £23,000 + Bonus (OTE 45k+, uncapped)
Hours: To be discussed
OC17874

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Car Sales Executive for our clients main dealer site in the Bedford Area. This opportunity for a Sales Executive is with a well-established site selling a strong brand with a good opportunity to earn

Role:
You will be tasked with dealing with customers to secure the right car & finance package for the individual. Dealing with the customer in a professional and honest manner you will find their requirements, discuss what vehicles you have and run through all options available. A good Car Sales Executive will be someone who can work in a professional manner giving confidence to the customer and presenting the company in the right way.

Company:
A large dealer group that offers Car Sales Executive's an excellent working environment, ongoing training, promotion opportunities and a variety of benefits

Requirements:
- Experience as a Car Sales Executive At least 1 year experience as a Car Sales Executive - preferable from a Car dealership background however we will consider someone from an independent garage looking for the next step
- Full UK driving licence

Jason Evans
INDSE
OC17874

Octane Recruitment are a leading Automotive Recruitment agency. We specialise in Motor trade vacancies across the board from car Dealerships, HGV companies, Fleet companies, manufacturers & independent sites.

Are you experienced with Business Management and looking to expand your career into a large Highways, Pave or Infrastructure project or is this something you already have experience of as a Business Manager. If so; then please read on as we are offering a permanent role here at Tarmac.

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

We are recruiting for a Business Manager to join the Tarmac Joint Venture Surfacing Framework contract. You will work on this large infrastructure project to optimise the performance of ensuring this project comes in on time and within budget. This role is hybrid working and you will work within the Cambridgeshire / Bedfordshire region. Whether you live in Northampton, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Leighton Buzzard, Luton, Towcester, Brackley, Bicester, Aylesbury, Oxford, Corby, Kettering, Peterborough, Letchworth Garden City or the surrounding areas we would like to hear from you.

Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Main Responsibilities

The Business Manager will work with the team to deliver the highly strategic project that is fundamental for operational production and business growth. As the Business Manager you will ensure the project surfacing operations run safely, delivers first class customer service to our clients, drives efficiency improvements throughout the scheme and looks to maximise financial returns for Tarmac. You will plan, create, manage and be instrumental in all activities, you will have the ability to problem solve, innovate, and drive performance to the highest levels.

As the Business Manager must be well-versed in all construction methodologies and procedures and be able to coordinate a team of professionals of different disciplines to achieve the best results. The ideal candidate will have an analytical mind and great organisational skills.

Your responsibilities will include (not exhaustive):

• Be responsible for the development of the local commercial strategy that supports the effective delivery of the Commercial elements of the business' national contracting strategy, business plans and objectives
• Identify and secure key strategic commercial opportunities to deliver budgeted volumes, margin expectations and growth
• Provide leadership, guidance & direction to the business unit commercial team to ensure that objectives and targets are achieved leading to the overall delivery of the commercial strategy
• Lead and develop the business unit commercial team to ensure robust profitable and competitive tenders are submitted, taking into account business capability, capacity and financial, technical & contractual risk
• Contribute to the development and the effective delivery of the business unit commercial strategy
• Take a lead role in identifying and securing a pipeline of commercial opportunities to secure a long term work bank
• Ensure that quality, competitive tenders are submitted and key targeted contracts are won, taking into account business capacity, margins, financial and contractual risks
• Undertake pre-contract commercial reviews with the operations and QS teams to identify opportunities and risk within proposed future contracts
• Manage the production and submission of all tender information relating to commercial functions, including external commercial consultancy resources
• Identify potential risks and opportunities within the contract and strategies to manage them Communication is key with colleagues, managers and contractors across the whole project to ensure all tasks are performed promptly, you must have the tact and diplomacy when dealing with tense situations that can arise at any moment during the project's life cycle

Key Stakeholders: Tarmac Management Team - Area Operations Managers - Finance – Contractors – Site Management - Supply Chain – Engineers – Technical – Operations – Human Resources – Project Team - Contractors

You will hold a FULL UK manual car driving license with no more than 6 penalty points

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant in the role will be instrumental in the future development and support of our culture. You will have experience within a Construction, Highways or Surfacing industry, this experience will be an essential requirement for this role; road or highways surfacing knowledge would be extremely beneficial.

Qualifications/Requirements/Capabilities:

• Desirable - HNC/HND, or a Degree in a role related discipline as this would prove highly beneficial in your success in the role
• Desirable - Management experience on multi-million-pound operational, construction or heavy engineering project/s
• Challenge people, hold them accountable for job completion and quality of completion
• Computer literate - familiarity with computer software - word, excel, etc
• Good communication skills, with a positive, proactive can - do attitude to both colleagues and external agencies / contractors

Why Us

In the role of Business Manager we additionally offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice, and Menopause
• Training and development opportunities

Interested? Why not click here to find out more? Go on… are you ready to build your future?

Tarmac is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

@Tarmac #Tarmac #TarmacCareers #BusinessManager #Highways #Surfacing

Sales Manager Vacancy - Motor Trade
Location: Bedford
Salary: £35,000 + bonus (OTE 60k+)
Ref: OC18091

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Sales Manager for our clients' main dealer site in the Bedford area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an established Sales Manager looking to progress and working for an excellent company.

Sales Manager role:
Working closely with the senior management team; you will managing the Sales Executive team to a strong sales performance on a monthly basis. Driving the sales in the department through processes and training the team to work in a professional manner.
- Making sure the team offer strong customer service, working with the team to maximise sales while promoting a strong profit per unit and working closely with the finance team to secure the best deal for the customer
-Controlling the new car stock to make sure you have the right vehicles for your market area
-Making sure all online adverts are done to company & manufacturer guidelines.

Sales Manager Role Requirements
- Its essential you have experience as a Sales Manager within the motor trade
- Good understanding of both new vehicle sales
- Ideally experienced running a large sales team, highly successfully.
- Must hold a full UK driving licence

Any applications will be 100% confidential and we will only discuss the client upon receiving a copy of your CV. We won't send your CV until we have discussed the role and company with you.

Consultant: Jason Evans
OC18091
INDSE

Octane Recruitment

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Car Sales Executive, Trainee Car Sales Executive, Commercial Sales Executive, Sales Experts Business Manager, Transaction Manager, Sales Controller, Sales Manager, General Sales Manager

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Your new company
Hays are working with an established company in Bedfordshire who have a great opportunity for a Management Accountant/Finance Business Partner to join the team. This role would suit an active studier PQ/ Finalist, or newly Qualified Management Accountant.

Your new role
This role is situated with a growing finance team. The main duties of the role is to analyse and prepare management information, prepare all reporting and yearly /month end reporting and budget setting. A proactive role which can offer progression.
What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate for the role will have experience in management accounts, month end and year reporting and financial processes. You will have excellent finance skills including intermediate/advanced Excel to pivot table level. This role would suit someone who is either part-qualified, finalist or newly qualified.


The client can offer the following
Competitive Salary + Study support
37 Hours per week Monday to Friday
Hybrid working
Role will be subject to a DBS check

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Senior Business Change Manager

c.£75,000 per annum

Bedford

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Are you a Senior Business Change Manager with a flair for navigating complexity? Do you thrive on delivering impactful outcomes in a dynamic environment? Look no further! We’re seeking an exceptional Senior Business Change Manager to lead transformative initiatives at MaPS (Money and Pensions Service).

MaPS is committed to empowering financial well-being for all. As a key player in the financial services landscape, we’re on a mission to create positive outcomes for individuals and communities. Join us in shaping the future of financial services!

As our Senior Business Change Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of driving change across MaPS.

About Us:

Money and Pensions Service has a new opportunity for a Senior Business Change Manager to join a mission driven organisation to help transform the lives of UK citizens.

Just over 12 months ago, MaPS created a single Portfolio and Change with a view to improve maturity in this key department. This new role will be critical in evolving MaPS business change framework, and you will be instrumental in supporting the Head of Change Portfolio to develop the business change service across the Portfolio.

Key Accountabilities

• Leadership and delivery – Provide visible and effective leadership to MaPS on business change management. Lead on developing MaPS business change management framework and business change management planning - to successfully deliver of agreed business change. Introduce best practice on business change management standards, tools and processes. Build strong networks both internally and externally. Assess and understand the impact on stakeholders to improve the likelihood of their adoption of the change.
• Change products - Lead on the creation and introduction of required business change products across MaPS project and programmes. Ensure products are used appropriately by the Project/Programme Managers and Business Leads from across the organisation. Proactively prepare the business for the impact of the agreed changes being delivered and support continuous improvement through the development of the business change strategy and plans.
• Change planning – Create and deliver MaPS business change plan. Develop detailed change impact assessments and secure a shared view of the impacts across areas impacted, multiple project/programme teams and the business area sponsoring by the change. Provide a bridge between projects/ programmes and the business users to ensure that activities are planned and completed to enable the business to implement the agreed change and realise the business benefits. Business change activities will include, amongst others things: communication plans, engagement materials, training needs analysis, contribute to capturing benefits, benefit realisation plans, go-live readiness plans and supporting the transition to BAU.
• Business case – Support MaPS teams in delivering high quality business case content including business change plans to support the realisation of defined benefits, developing change communication plans, and developing business transition plan across multiple years.
• Benefits management – Lead on impact assessments of all MaPS business change activities across the change portfolio. Create an environment that enable the delivery of identified benefits.
• Business Readiness – Lead on the business readiness criteria before approval of these plans or their implementation. Support teams in monitoring business readiness and advice on ‘go/no go’ decision across all business change.
• Change communication – Lead on the business change messaging and development of business change communications requirements across change activities. Coach teams on effective business change communications.
• Stakeholder Management – Identify, classify, and update stakeholder engagement plan. Lead on stakeholder engagement on projects/programmes to ensure they met Business Change requirements.
• Provide direction, guidance and coaching to project/programme/business teams on all aspects of business change management.

This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of duties. The need for flexibility, shared accountability and team working is required, and the role-holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.

Essential Criteria

You will need to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Change management qualifications (e.g. PROSCI, PMI, APMG) or equivalent.
• Ability to understand new concepts and quickly appreciate what will be needed to deliver the desired outcomes.
• Ability to work with a range of stakeholders with a broad set of experiences and seniority across MaPS.
• Resilience in delivering at pace and to tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to ensure the efficient implementation of business change.
• Demonstrable experience of managing complex change activities in an evolving and very complex environment.
• Solid organisation design, service model design and implementation experience.
• Demonstratable experience in setting up and using business change toolkits.
• Deep experience of delivering projects/programmes using agile delivery methods in a waterfall organisational environment. Have a full understanding of projects/programme management responsibility.
• Experienced of coaching colleagues in the use of business change tools, templates and best practice.
• Exceptional stakeholder management. Experience of complex stakeholder management across a diverse range of stakeholders.
• A deep understanding of project/programme management responsibilities and extensive experience of working with complex projects/programmes.
• Be comfortable dealing with ambiguity and able to elicit the necessary information from stakeholder to understand the wider context.
• Experienced of working in an ALB or Government department.

Desirable Criteria:

• An understanding of the interdependencies between technology, creative, operations and business needs, through strong stakeholder management and relationships.
• Able to clearly communicate the goals and path to benefits realisation of the change to the organisation.
• Confidence and credibility to intervene and/or provide constructive challenge to ensure the efficient implementation of business change.
• Budget and cost management experience.
• Business planning and KPI setting and monitoring experience.
• Flexible, collaborative and open working style.

If you’re already a MaPS employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress, and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing recruitment@maps.org.uk

The Money and Pensions Service is based in Bedford and as a key employer in the town we work hard to ensure that we are an active part of the community. This is a great opportunity for you to join us in Bedford and to be an integral part of the Money and Pensions Service team.

We are already forging great relationships with Bedford Borough Council and other local organisations to ensure that we are an active part of the community and fully integrated to play our part in the Government’s “levelling-up” strategy. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to be one of the first colleagues to join us in Bedford and to be an integral part of helping us establish ourselves in the town.

At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values – caring, connecting and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. They permeate every area of our work and define all our business relationships and the way we work with each other. We’re not only looking for the best people in and around Bedford to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves to our values: -

• Caring
  We care about our colleagues and people whose lives we are here to transform.
• Connecting
  We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections.
• Transforming
  We are committed to transforming lives and make a positive societal impact.

About MaPS

At MaPS, we help people – particularly those most in need – to improve their financial wellbeing and build a better, more confident future. Working collaboratively across the UK, we make sure customers can access high-quality money and pensions guidance and debt advice throughout their lives, however and whenever they need it.

About our people

In our move to Bedford, we aim to attract and retain the absolute best talent, so we can achieve our objectives and continue to make a difference to millions of people’s lives. We are keen to encourage applications from individuals across the whole community with the skills, knowledge, and behaviours for the job, and who show a strong commitment to MaPS’ objectives, values, and vision. It is important to us that we continue our ambition to be a genuinely diverse and inclusive organisation, so that we reflect the people we are here to help.

Our inclusive working environment

By fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created.The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds.

We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to “bring their whole selves to work.”

By way of brief example, we have an enviable ethnic diversity mix, equal gender balance with a zero mean gender pay gap and thriving colleague and ally networks, including LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men's health, ethnicity, and diversity.

Benefits

What Money and Pensions Service can offer you?

• Generous Annual Leave – 30 days plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary)
• Interest-free loan to help you buy season tickets for buses and trains
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Subsidised eye test & flu jabs
• Life assurance scheme
• Give as you earn scheme
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing)
• Enhanced family and sick pay
• Paid volunteering (2 days a year)
• Recognition Scheme
• Discounts portal to numerous retailers

At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. Most of our roles can operate on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Hybrid working is a voluntary, noncontractual arrangement and your office will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.

Benefits

What Money and Pensions Service can offer you?

• Generous Annual Leave – 30 days plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary)
• Interest-free loan to help you buy season tickets for buses and trains
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Subsidised eye test & flu jabs
• Life assurance scheme
• Give as you earn scheme
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing)
• Enhanced family and sick pay
• Paid volunteering (2 days a year)
• Recognition Scheme
• Discounts portal to numerous retailers

At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. Most of our roles can operate on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Hybrid working is a voluntary, noncontractual arrangement and your office will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.

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