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Social Care
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Neath Port Talbot
£75000 - £80000
Permanent
Assistant Director of Operations – Wales (Interim)
Salary: £75,000 – £80,000
Contract: 12-Month Interim
Location: Neath (significant onsite presence required)
Reporting to: Managing Director of Adult Services
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and resilient Assistant Director of Operations to lead adult services across Wales on a 12-month interim basis.
This is a high-impact turnaround role, offering full regional accountability for operational performance, quality, safeguarding, and financial sustainability. You will take ownership of stabilising underperforming services, leading complex recovery programmes, and managing regulatory and commissioner relationships in challenging environments.
This is a role for a confident senior leader who thrives under pressure and is comfortable making tough, high-stakes decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Regional Leadership
- Provide senior oversight across all adult services in Wales
- Drive performance, quality, safeguarding, and compliance
- Lead and hold Registered Managers accountable through robust governance
- Maintain strong onsite presence, particularly in services requiring intervention
Turnaround & Transformation
- Lead recovery of failing or high-risk services
- Deliver improvement plans, workforce stabilisation, and financial recovery
- Manage service closures with care, ensuring continuity for individuals and families
Quality & Regulatory Oversight
- Act as the senior lead for CIW assurance across the region
- Oversee inspection readiness and regulatory responses
- Embed strong governance, audit, and assurance frameworks
- Maintain rigorous attention to detail in compliance and documentation
Risk & Safeguarding
- Lead on safeguarding, serious incidents, and complaints
- Manage complex investigations and multi-agency responses
- Escalate risk appropriately to Executive and Board level
Financial Accountability
- Own regional budgets and cost control
- Deliver financial recovery plans for high-risk services
- Support fee negotiations and commissioner engagement
Stakeholder Management
- Build and manage relationships with Local Authorities, including high-challenge environments
- Represent the organisation with authority in sensitive or adversarial situations
Leadership & Culture
- Lead teams through change, instability, and pressure
- Address underperformance decisively
- Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and high standards
About You
You will be a proven senior operational leader with a strong track record in adult social care.
Essential Experience
- Senior leadership experience in adult social care, learning disability and/or autism services
- Proven success in turnaround and recovery environments
- Strong experience with CIW inspections and regulatory engagement
- Experience managing service closures or major redesign
- Track record of handling complex Local Authority relationships
- Strong safeguarding leadership experience
- Financial accountability for large, complex service portfolios
Key Attributes
- Exceptional attention to detail and governance discipline
- Strong risk assessment and decision-making capability
- Confident communicator at Executive and Board level
- Resilient, decisive, and calm under pressure
- High integrity and accountability
Qualifications
- Level 5 qualification in Leadership & Management for Health and Social Care (Wales) (or equivalent)
- Ongoing professional development aligned to senior leadership
Desirable:
- Level 7 qualification or equivalent experience
- Registration with Social Care Wales
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior, high-impact interim leadership role where you can make a tangible difference across a regional portfolio. You’ll be empowered to lead from the front, shape recovery strategies, and influence outcomes at scale.
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Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain
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CLOSING SOON
Farnborough
£32000 - £32000
Permanent
Logistics & Inventory Coordinator
Farnborough | £32,000 | On-siteA specialist organisation is seeking a hands-on Logistics & Inventory Coordinator to take ownership of end-to-end material flow and international shipping operations.
This is a practical, execution-focused role suited to someone who understands the realities of global logistics — not just theory.
The Role
The successful candidate will manage inbound and outbound shipments, oversee inventory accuracy and traceability, and ensure smooth movement of goods from supplier through to final delivery.They will also handle more complex logistics scenarios including:
- Temporary imports and exports
- Carnets
- Dangerous goods shipments (e.g. lithium batteries)
- Customs processes, VAT treatments, and import duties
What They’re Looking For
- Experience in international logistics and inventory control within an operational or manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of customs processes, VAT, and import/export compliance
- Confidence dealing with freight forwarders, shipping documentation, and cross-border shipments
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, operational environment where logistics knowledge goes beyond basic Incoterms — offering real ownership, variety, and responsibility across the full supply chainCoburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Building and Construction
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CLOSING SOON
Bristol
£14 - £20
Permanent
Stand Builder / Exhibition Installer
Bristol | Full-Time | Overtime Available
Join a well-established, privately owned exhibition stand manufacturer that genuinely looks after its team and supports long-term progression.
This is a hands-on role split between the workshop and the road — around 50% building high-quality exhibition stands and 50% installing them on site. Most projects are local, with some UK-wide travel and occasional European work.
What you’ll be doing:
• Building and preparing exhibition stands in the workshop
• Travelling to install and dismantle stands at events
• Working as part of a skilled, supportive team
What’s on offer:
• 38-hour standard working week
• Plenty of overtime paid at time and a half
• All travel expenses covered when installing
• Stable company with real progression opportunities
What you’ll need:
• Full UK driving licence
• Practical, hands-on experience (joinery, fit-out, exhibition builds or similar ideal)
• Willingness to travel when required
If you enjoy variety, teamwork and seeing your work come to life at live events, this could be the role for you.
Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Social Care
NEW
CLOSING SOON
Neath Port Talbot
£75000 - £80000
Permanent
Assistant Director of Operations – Wales (Interim)
Salary: £75,000 – £80,000
Contract: 12-Month Interim
Location: Neath (significant onsite presence required)
Reporting to: Managing Director of Adult Services
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and resilient Assistant Director of Operations to lead adult services across Wales on a 12-month interim basis.
This is a high-impact turnaround role, offering full regional accountability for operational performance, quality, safeguarding, and financial sustainability. You will take ownership of stabilising underperforming services, leading complex recovery programmes, and managing regulatory and commissioner relationships in challenging environments.
This is a role for a confident senior leader who thrives under pressure and is comfortable making tough, high-stakes decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Regional Leadership
- Provide senior oversight across all adult services in Wales
- Drive performance, quality, safeguarding, and compliance
- Lead and hold Registered Managers accountable through robust governance
- Maintain strong onsite presence, particularly in services requiring intervention
Turnaround & Transformation
- Lead recovery of failing or high-risk services
- Deliver improvement plans, workforce stabilisation, and financial recovery
- Manage service closures with care, ensuring continuity for individuals and families
Quality & Regulatory Oversight
- Act as the senior lead for CIW assurance across the region
- Oversee inspection readiness and regulatory responses
- Embed strong governance, audit, and assurance frameworks
- Maintain rigorous attention to detail in compliance and documentation
Risk & Safeguarding
- Lead on safeguarding, serious incidents, and complaints
- Manage complex investigations and multi-agency responses
- Escalate risk appropriately to Executive and Board level
Financial Accountability
- Own regional budgets and cost control
- Deliver financial recovery plans for high-risk services
- Support fee negotiations and commissioner engagement
Stakeholder Management
- Build and manage relationships with Local Authorities, including high-challenge environments
- Represent the organisation with authority in sensitive or adversarial situations
Leadership & Culture
- Lead teams through change, instability, and pressure
- Address underperformance decisively
- Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and high standards
About You
You will be a proven senior operational leader with a strong track record in adult social care.
Essential Experience
- Senior leadership experience in adult social care, learning disability and/or autism services
- Proven success in turnaround and recovery environments
- Strong experience with CIW inspections and regulatory engagement
- Experience managing service closures or major redesign
- Track record of handling complex Local Authority relationships
- Strong safeguarding leadership experience
- Financial accountability for large, complex service portfolios
Key Attributes
- Exceptional attention to detail and governance discipline
- Strong risk assessment and decision-making capability
- Confident communicator at Executive and Board level
- Resilient, decisive, and calm under pressure
- High integrity and accountability
Qualifications
- Level 5 qualification in Leadership & Management for Health and Social Care (Wales) (or equivalent)
- Ongoing professional development aligned to senior leadership
Desirable:
- Level 7 qualification or equivalent experience
- Registration with Social Care Wales
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior, high-impact interim leadership role where you can make a tangible difference across a regional portfolio. You’ll be empowered to lead from the front, shape recovery strategies, and influence outcomes at scale.
INDSLS
Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain
NEW
CLOSING SOON
Farnborough
£32000 - £32000
Permanent
Logistics & Inventory Coordinator
Farnborough | £32,000 | On-siteA specialist organisation is seeking a hands-on Logistics & Inventory Coordinator to take ownership of end-to-end material flow and international shipping operations.
This is a practical, execution-focused role suited to someone who understands the realities of global logistics — not just theory.
The Role
The successful candidate will manage inbound and outbound shipments, oversee inventory accuracy and traceability, and ensure smooth movement of goods from supplier through to final delivery.They will also handle more complex logistics scenarios including:
- Temporary imports and exports
- Carnets
- Dangerous goods shipments (e.g. lithium batteries)
- Customs processes, VAT treatments, and import duties
What They’re Looking For
- Experience in international logistics and inventory control within an operational or manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of customs processes, VAT, and import/export compliance
- Confidence dealing with freight forwarders, shipping documentation, and cross-border shipments
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, operational environment where logistics knowledge goes beyond basic Incoterms — offering real ownership, variety, and responsibility across the full supply chainCoburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Building and Construction
NEW
CLOSING SOON
Bristol
£14 - £20
Permanent
Stand Builder / Exhibition Installer
Bristol | Full-Time | Overtime Available
Join a well-established, privately owned exhibition stand manufacturer that genuinely looks after its team and supports long-term progression.
This is a hands-on role split between the workshop and the road — around 50% building high-quality exhibition stands and 50% installing them on site. Most projects are local, with some UK-wide travel and occasional European work.
What you’ll be doing:
• Building and preparing exhibition stands in the workshop
• Travelling to install and dismantle stands at events
• Working as part of a skilled, supportive team
What’s on offer:
• 38-hour standard working week
• Plenty of overtime paid at time and a half
• All travel expenses covered when installing
• Stable company with real progression opportunities
What you’ll need:
• Full UK driving licence
• Practical, hands-on experience (joinery, fit-out, exhibition builds or similar ideal)
• Willingness to travel when required
If you enjoy variety, teamwork and seeing your work come to life at live events, this could be the role for you.
Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Engineering
NEW
CLOSING SOON
Watford
£45000.00 - £45000.00
Permanent
Are you a skilled Field Service Engineer looking for your next challenge? Our client, a leading supplier of high-end catering and laundry equipment to the hotel and leisure sector, is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join their dynamic team. This home-based role covers the London area, offering a unique opportunity to work with a range of electrical, steam, and gas-powered products.
What is The Job Doing:
As a Field Service Engineer, you will:
- Install, repair, and maintain a variety of high-end catering and cleaning equipment.
- Work primarily with electrical products, with some steam and gas-powered items in the mix.
- Enjoy a home-based role with a manageable workload, receiving one job at a time.
- Benefit from a standard 37.5-hour workweek, with optional paid on-call opportunities.
What Experience Do I Need
The ideal Field Service Engineer will have:
- Experience in electrical maintenance, with exposure to gas and steam systems being a plus.
- A background in catering or laundry equipment, although experience in a site-based hotel role is also valuable.
- The ability to read and interpret circuit diagrams.
- A proactive attitude and strong problem-solving skills.
Our client is a prominent supplier of high-end catering and cleaning equipment, catering specifically to the hotel and leisure sector. They pride themselves on delivering exceptional service and top-quality products to their clients.
If you're a Field Service Engineer with a passion for maintaining high-end equipment and are ready to take on a new challenge in the London area, this role could be perfect for you. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join a leading company in the industry.
If you have experience as a Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Service Technician, Equipment Technician, or Installation Engineer, this Field Service Engineer role might be right up your alley. Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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