Gleeson Recruitment Group

A unique opportunity for a Group HSEQ / ESG Director to join a rapidly growing organisation operating in the testing, inspection and certification sector. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of new strategies, scalable systems and robust processes to ensure the highest standards of health & safety across all projects and operations as the company continues its growth journey. You will play a key role in driving the adoption of innovative technologies and tools to streamline H&S practices, achieve compliance standards and reporting requirements across ESG and Quality. This is a hybrid role requiring travel to sites across the UK where necessary. Main Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for developing the group wide strategy for HSEQ, Compliance and ESG across a diverse multi-site / mobile workforce ensuring consistency across the group. Overseeing all Health, Safety and Compliance infrastructure, ensuring robust, secure and scalable systems across multiple locations as the company continues its rapid growth trajectory. Develop a consistency across the group through effective integration as the company acquires/merges with new businesses. Promoting automation and new technologies to improve operational performance Ensure a robust central management system is in place and ensures clear oversight and management of all internal systems, training, audits, risk assessments and compliance checks. Leading on maintaining necessary accreditations / certifications (e.g. ISO) Oversee relationships with third-party providers, negotiating contracts and ensuring high standards of service delivery alongside budget management and maximising revenue streams. Person Specification Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, Environmental Health, or a related field. Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Extensive experience in a senior HSEQ leadership role within a multi-site or national organisation with a mobile workforce Able to demonstrate experience of merger / acquisition integration Experience of scaling the health and safety operations in a fast-growing organisation. A track record of implementing new systems and robust processes into an organisation Strong knowledge of UK HSEQ regulations and compliance standards. Experience collating and presenting data to exec board level Excellent leadership and communication skills, with proven experience driving cultural change. Salary / Package Details Up to 120,000 salary Car Allowance 25 days holiday Discretionary annual bonus Pension Contribution Private healthcare Life insurance/ critical illness coverage, At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Senior Accounts Payable - Immediate Start We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a growing business in Leicester! Following a recent acquisition, the company has experienced a surge in activity and now need additional support within their finance team. This is a great time to join, working with high volumes of invoices, ensuring suppliers are paid on time, and keeping the ledger accurate and up to date. The role is hybrid, temporary for now - but with the business continuing to expand, there is every chance this could become permanent. Key Responsibilities: Accurately processing a high volume of supplier invoices Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes Reconciling supplier statements and chasing missing documents Investigating and resolving supplier queries in a timely manner Supporting weekly payment runs and approvals Assisting the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks Candidate Attributes and Skills: Previous experience in purchase ledger or accounts payable Confident user of Excel with strong attention to detail Excellent communication skills - comfortable speaking with suppliers to resolve queries Highly organised, reliable, and a strong team player Benefits: Hybrid working (office based in Leicester) High likelihood of becoming permanent due to continued business growth Opportunity to join a supportive and expanding finance team At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

A unique opportunity for a Group HSEQ Director to join a rapidly growing organisation operating in the FM/H&S sector. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of new strategies, scalable systems and robust processes to ensure the highest standards of health & safety across all projects and operations as the company continues its growth journey. You will play a key role in driving the adoption of innovative technologies and tools to streamline H&S practices, achieve compliance standards and reporting requirements across ESG and Quality. This is a hybrid role requiring travel to sites across the UK where necessary. Main Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for developing the group wide strategy for HSEQ, Compliance and ESG across a diverse multi-site / mobile workforce ensuring consistency across the group. Overseeing all Health, Safety and Compliance infrastructure, ensuring robust, secure and scalable systems across multiple locations as the company continues its rapid growth trajectory. Develop a consistency across the group through effective integration as the company acquires/merges with new businesses. Promoting automation and new technologies to improve operational performance Ensure a robust central management system is in place and ensures clear oversight and management of all internal systems, training, audits, risk assessments and compliance checks. Leading on maintaining necessary accreditations / certifications (e.g. ISO) Oversee relationships with third-party providers, negotiating contracts and ensuring high standards of service delivery alongside budget management and maximising revenue streams. Person Specification Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, Environmental Health, or a related field. Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Extensive experience in a senior HSEQ leadership role within a multi-site or national organisation with a mobile workforce Able to demonstrate experience of merger / acquisition integration Experience of scaling the health and safety operations in a fast-growing organisation. A track record of implementing new systems and robust processes into an organisation Strong knowledge of UK HSEQ regulations and compliance standards. Experience collating and presenting data to exec board level Excellent leadership and communication skills, with proven experience driving cultural change. Salary / Package Details Up to 120,000 salary Car Allowance 25 days holiday Discretionary annual bonus Pension Contribution Private healthcare Life insurance/ critical illness coverage, At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Our client is a high-growth, private equity-backed professional services business based in Hereford, with multiple trading divisions across the UK. With an ambitious buy-and-build strategy underway, they are expanding rapidly and looking for a Director of Finance for Group Control to support our growth journey and ensure the integrity of group-wide financial reporting. This is a technical, group-level finance leadership position, reporting to the CFO. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial reporting, statutory compliance, and group consolidation across multiple entities. The role is ideal for a qualified accountant with strong technical expertise and consolidation experience, ideally gained within a multi-entity or private equity environment. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of group financial consolidation and reporting across multiple business divisions. Deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts, group P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting. Lead the year-end audit process and production of statutory accounts under UK GAAP or IFRS. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and tax regulations. Partner with divisional finance leads to improve accuracy and consistency of financial data. Develop and maintain robust group reporting templates, chart of accounts, and finance processes. Work closely with the CFO and private equity stakeholders on board packs, lender reporting, and KPIs. Support M&A activity including financial due diligence, acquisition integration, and opening balance sheet alignment. Drive improvements in financial systems and reporting automation. Experience required Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent), ideally trained in practice. Strong technical accounting knowledge, with experience in group consolidation and statutory reporting. Background in multi-entity or divisional structures, ideally in a professional services or private equity-backed environment. Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving business with ambitious growth plans. Advanced Excel and systems skills (experience with consolidation software or ERP is a plus). Excellent attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and a hands-on approach to problem solving. Effective communicator with the ability to liaise confidently with senior stakeholders, auditors, and private equity partners. Six figure package on offer, to include bonus and car allowance. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

About the Job Excellent opportunity for a Head of Facilities to join a highly reputable logistics business overseeing their predominantly midlands based portfolio. They are looking for candidates who have experience managing a multi site property portfolio with the industrial (manufacturing/logistics) sector. This is a hybrid role requiring regular travel to sites across the UK. Roles & Responsibilities The successful candidate will manage a property portfolio of industrial / warehouse. The company operate an outsourced FM model so prior experience managing external providers is essential. Oversee a team of internal Regional FM's Drive innovation in facility design, operational support, commercial effectiveness, energy efficiency and automated material handling to support high-volume, time-sensitive operations Manage all contracts through proactive asset evaluation ensuring full compliance with contract and statutory KPI's and SLA's etc Be responsible for the strategic development, oversight, and management of all facilities-related contracts, ensuring they deliver optimal commercial value, quality, and performance Manage key service partner contracts against a global portfolio of properties with various service providers, including planned and reactive maintenance, projects, cleaning, MHE, waste, and utility services Be responsible for the overall facilities budget and strategy Deliver CAPEX and sustainability projects inline with the company objectives Person Specification Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Business, or a related field IWFM / BIFM accreditation Significant experience in mulit site Facilities Management within the logistics or manufacturing sector Strong background in contract management, commercials, and vendor oversight Expertise in contract negotiation, administration, and performance management Strong financial/commercial acumen with experience in budget management and cost control Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills Experience with CAFM Software is desirable Experience with sustainability initiatives would be an advantage Analytical mindset with strong reporting and data interpretation skills Salary / Package Up to 90,000 annual salary Car / Car Allowance 33 days holiday Company pension contribution, Bonus Scheme Life assurance, Flexible benefits scheme At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Experienced Facilities Manager required for an independent Property Management company, based in Birmingham with an impressive portfolio of clients around the UK. You will be responsible for the management of a mixed portfolio of properties including offices, business centres, retail and industrial, covering all areas of FM including contract management, health & safety, service charge budgets, site inspections and insurances. The position will be office based with regular travel required to sites across the UK. Main Responsibilities Overseeing a mixed portfolio of properties for a variety of clients mainly in the commercial, retail and industrial sectors: Carry out health & Safety and other audits Property inspections and tenant relations at client sites Review ongoing contracts, arrange tenders and instruction of selected contractors; check all contracts for range of work to be undertaken and liabilities Quality control of suppliers' service and legal requirements Authorise all service charge invoices and process promptly Annual service charge budgets Maintain an overall objective of reducing service charges whilst maintaining a quality service Essential Requirements Member of the IWFM or willingness to work towards NEBOSH general certificate, or equivalent Facilities Management experience, covering a mixed portfolio, ideally gained within a managing agent environment Knowledge of service charge Excellent knowledge of H&S compliance Full driving licence, own car and willing to travel to sites around the UK Salary / Package Up to 50,000 salary Car Allowance 25 days holiday Annual bonus Pension contribution Hybrid working At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Are you looking for your next step in finance with a business that's growing rapidly and can offer genuine progression? This Assistant Accountant role in Coventry is a fantastic opportunity to join a facilities management business that is expanding across the UK. With on-site parking, hybrid working, and clear opportunities for development, this is a great chance to gain broad financial accounting exposure and move your career forward. This position is initially being offered on a temporary basis, with a view to becoming permanent. You will be joining a supportive finance team where you'll play a key role in month-end, reconciliations, VAT returns, and audit preparation. This role is well-suited to someone with a strong transactional finance background who is ready to step up and gain wider experience. It's an excellent opportunity for someone who is immediately available or on a short notice period. Key Responsibilities: Producing the 13-week cash flow forecast and managing daily bank reconciliations. Posting journals and updating cash flow variances. Month-end procedures, including accruals, prepayments, and recharge journals. Reviewing overheads and reporting on budget variances. Balance sheet reconciliations (a key focus of this role). Working capital reconciliations and updates on budgets. Preparing VAT returns. Assisting with audit processes. Supporting with general financial accounting tasks and ad hoc projects. Candidate Attributes and Skills: Strong transactional finance background, including bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and journal posting. Having had experience in Accounts Payable or Receivable will give you a strong base knowledge to hit the ground running. Some exposure to cash flow is advantageous. Familiar with month-end processes and supporting variance analysis, ideally from shadowing people in the workplace or maybe from some form of studying (AAT, etc.) Eager to develop into more advanced accounting duties. Immediately available or available at short notice. Benefits: Hybrid working pattern. On-site parking. Clear progression opportunities - potential to move into a Management Accountant role within a couple of years. Chance to join a growing, supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful business, gain valuable accounting exposure, and develop your career. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Corporate Tax Manager The Opportunity We are looking for a commercially focused Corporate Tax Manager to step into a pivotal role within a large international group. This role offers real autonomy, high-level exposure, and the chance to shape tax strategy while remaining hands-on with delivery. Reporting into the Head of Group Tax (who sits outside the UK) you'll oversee the full spectrum of corporate tax activity including compliance (outsourced) review, advisory, and strategic projects while influencing senior decision-making and supporting high-value transactions. This opportunity is ideally suited to ambitious tax specialists from Big 4, Top 10, or strong mid-tier practice backgrounds who are ready to transition into a dynamic in-house environment. Key Responsibilities Corporate Tax Compliance & Advisory Manage the full corporate tax cycle, including returns, group relief, QIPs, and loan relationships. Lead on transfer pricing reviews and documentation, ensuring compliance with BEPS and UK rules. Handle HMRC enquiries and investigations with confidence. Oversee corporate tax audits, SAO programme, R&D claims, and associated documentation. Deliver corporate restructuring advice covering reorganisations, refinancing, and M&A transactions. Strategic & Commercial Tax Advisory Partner with stakeholders on high-profile transactions, including due diligence and structuring. Advise on legal structure optimisation, tax risk management, and governance. Align tax strategy with broader business objectives to support growth and sustainability. Collaborate with external advisors and internal teams on technical and cross-border tax matters. Leadership & Collaboration Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing clear and practical insights. Coach and support finance/tax colleagues as the function develops. Build effective working relationships with Audit, Accounts, and Legal teams to ensure robust reporting and compliance. About You ACA / CA / ACCA / CTA (or equivalent) qualified. 4-8+ years' experience in Corporate Tax, ideally within a Big 4, Top 10, or reputable mid-tier practice. Strong technical knowledge of UK corporate tax law and transfer pricing. Track record of handling HMRC enquiries, audits, and advisory projects. Ability to thrive independently while also working collaboratively across functions. Pragmatic problem-solver with a commercial mindset. Ambitious, adaptable, and motivated by exposure to strategic transactions and transformation projects. Desirable CTA post-qualification with advanced tax training. Prior in-house experience in a commercial role. Experience of cross-border tax planning and OECD frameworks. Skilled in presenting complex issues to non-specialists. Why Join? A unique opportunity to transition from practice into a senior in-house role with breadth and autonomy. Exposure to complex, high-value transactions and group-wide strategy. The chance to influence leadership decisions and make a tangible impact. A collaborative environment that values agility, accountability, and commercial thinking. To find out more please get in touch directly with Matt Lawford. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Experienced Facilities Manager required for an independent Property Management company, based in Birmingham with an impressive portfolio of clients around the UK. You will be responsible for the management of a mixed portfolio of properties including offices, business centres, retail and industrial, covering all areas of FM including contract management, health & safety, service charge budgets, site inspections and insurances. The position will be office based with regular travel required to sites across the UK. Main Responsibilities Overseeing a mixed portfolio of properties for a variety of clients mainly in the commercial, retail and industrial sectors: Carry out health & Safety and other audits Property inspections and tenant relations at client sites Review ongoing contracts, arrange tenders and instruction of selected contractors; check all contracts for range of work to be undertaken and liabilities Quality control of suppliers' service and legal requirements Authorise all service charge invoices and process promptly Annual service charge budgets Maintain an overall objective of reducing service charges whilst maintaining a quality service Essential Requirements Member of the IWFM or willingness to work towards NEBOSH general certificate, or equivalent Facilities Management experience, covering a mixed portfolio, ideally gained within a managing agent environment Knowledge of service charge Excellent knowledge of H&S compliance Full driving licence, own car and willing to travel to sites around the UK Salary / Package Up to 45,000 salary Car Allowance 25 days holiday Annual bonus Pension contribution At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Construction Property Manager - Hospitality Sector Are you an experienced Property, Project, Construction, or Development Manager with a background in pubs, restaurants, hospitality, or leisure? Ready to join a high-performing Property Development team in a dynamic and fast-paced industry? This could be the opportunity for you! The Company: Our client is a leading operator of managed pubs and restaurants in the UK, managing some of the nation's most-loved hospitality brands. Known for their high-performing sites, they boast industry-leading average sales and profits per venue. The Role: Our client is seeking a Construction Project Manager to contribute to their ambitious company strategy and investment plans. This is a national role, so being centrally based in the UK is advantageous. The focus of this role is managing a variety of construction and refurbishment projects across the UK, with budgets ranging from 100,000 to 750,000. With a strong pipeline of projects for this year and next, the role is fast-paced and rewarding. Key responsibilities include: Delivering the annual capital development programme, including acquisitions, conversions, remodels, brand upgrades, and profit-driving initiatives. Ensuring all projects are completed safely, on budget, on schedule, and to the highest standards of quality. Proposing innovative and cost-effective design solutions to maximise returns while maintaining brand consistency and competitiveness. Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including statutory authorities and internal departments. Managing external consultants, contractors, and suppliers to deliver high-quality results safely, on time, and within budget. About You: To succeed in this role, you'll need: Proven experience in Construction Project Management, ideally within the hospitality or leisure sectors. A strong track record of delivering fast-paced, multi-disciplinary projects. Experience managing projects of similar size, scope, and budgets. Comprehensive knowledge of legal and statutory requirements related to construction projects. What's on Offer: In return for your expertise, our client offers a highly competitive package, including: Competitive salary (dependent on experience) Car allowance Lucrative bonus scheme Private healthcare Generous discounts across brands Join a Leader in Hospitality Property Development If you're ready to bring your skills to a thriving organisation and help shape the future of some of the UK's favourite hospitality venues, we'd love to hear from you. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.