12 jobs found in Bedfordshire

At the heart of turning our ambitious expansion plans into reality lies our dynamic Property department, and playing a critical role in securing this prosperous future is our talented Acquisition team. Responsible for the management and expansion of our current portfolio, you will be involved in the full acquisition cycle from initial planning through ongoing asset management, and developing relationships with key third parties along the way such as landlords and developers. Working in a unique environment like ours, you can expect and look forward to driving the full development and planning processes from concept to completion, which means exceptional communication and negotiation skills are crucial, as is the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines! What will you do? Identifying, negotiating and acquiring sites to build new stores and distribution centres Managing planning applications from original submission to authorisation Supporting all expansion, relocation and improvement projects to our current infrastructure Developing and maintaining strong relationships with landlords, tenants and developers Driving the full development and planning process from initial concept to final completion Real estate management of our freehold and leasehold assets What will you need? Degree educated, 2:1 minimum ideally in a property related discipline MRICS and experience in acquisitions and planning would be advantageous but not essential A professional and refined negotiator with sound commercial acumen and judgement Highly organised with a pragmatic and analytical approach A strong multi-tasker with the ability to prioritise conflicting deadlines An excellent communicator who can confidently communicate with people at all levels PC literate with strong Microsoft Office skills A fully licensed driver who is flexible to travel throughout the UK What do we offer? Starting from £30,000 with the ability to earn up to £37,000 (*dependent on experience) 10% London Weighting benefit (non contractual) for employees working within the M25 Fully expensed company car including private mileage - Mini or BMW 35 days holiday per annum (pro rata, including Bank Holidays) Private medical insurance A contributory pension scheme 10% discount on all Lidl products, in all stores throughout the UK Access to corporate discounts on a range of products and services (including holidays, home and garden products, leisure activities and more) Initial training and on-going development from an experienced team member Excellent long-term career prospects Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory references and if requested by the Company, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Job Title - Lead Contract Administrator Salary/Rate - Up to £29,000 per annum Location -Luton Key responsibilities: Contract Delivery: Support the team with relevant administration tasks to meet & exceed the agreed contractual Key Performance Indicators and Service Level Agreements throughout the contract lifecycle. Admin & Reporting: Ensure all necessary electronic and paper records, including timesheets are completed by the team in a timely manner to meet internal and customer deadlines. Subcontractors and Suppliers: support the operation to ensure that value for money is being secured from all specialist sub-contractors and suppliers. Meetings: Attend where necessary and take responsibility for actions arising - at client meetings, working closely with the service delivery team and other colleagues to resolve requests and issues a quickly and efficiently as possible. Financial Performance: Take responsibility for all WIP processes relating to the contract and work closely with the contract team to coordinate any additional costs Commercial Aspects: To be responsible for the commercial support on the contract through to final account. Understand and interpret the customer with a full understanding of what we can and can't do within the scope of the contract. Invoicing: Carry out invoicing processes in line with contractual payment terms to ensure all chargeable works that are carried out are captured and submitted for invoicing and raise relevant purchase order numbers. Customer Service: Deliver exceptional service standards to meet client expectations and ensure all operational difficulties are resolved with the supporting the management team National Operations Centre: Liaise with the schedulers and the helpdesk to ensure the allocation of PPM tasks are produced by Concept to ensure appropriate sign off for reporting. Communication: Communicate closely, share information and updates regularly with all team members, the client and end users to support the drive for service improvement across the contract Learning & Development: Take responsibility for your own learning and development activities supported by your line manager and the Performance & Development Review Requirements: Very good organisation skills. Able to work in a large team and Multi-task Previous experience in a client facing role Financial experience required Good with numbers as will be prepping and carrying out the billing weekly & monthly to the client Some financial / accounting experience would be an advantage. CAFM Software experience required - Concept or Dynamics experience is essential Excellent excel experience - this is due to several client reports & reports used on a daily basis are on excel Must demonstrate a strong sense of customer focus. Self-motivated and systematic. Results/ task orientated attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent time management and organisational skills. For further information or to discuss your application please contact Jade at the The InVictus Group

Our client is based in Bedfordfordshire and are seeking a Home Safety Advisor for initially 3 months, but maybe extended. Hourly pay rate will be £10.75 to £11.64 per hour dependent upon experience. Working hours 37 per week, Mon - Fri 09.00 -17.00(flexitime Scheme). You must have a clear driving license as you will be completing Home Safety visits carrying our fire and associated well-being assessments in residential premises within the county. This includes providing safety advice and installing technology and other safety equipment, appropriate to the needs of the occupier, to reduce the level of risk in the home • The post holder will be responsible for ordering and installing technical equipment used in Home Safety visits (for example smoke alarms, hearing impaired systems, arson-proof letter boxes). The post holder will be accountable and responsible for appropriate resources carried and installed to maintain efficient stock levels and support audits. Other: • The post holder will be expected to work independently maintaining compliance with Service lone worker arrangements and policy. The post holder will also be responsible for booking of visits and to efficiently and effectively maintain administration and recording of activity in calendars and databases. All handing of data and information will comply with data protection legislation and policies. If you are successful within the role, an Enhanced DBS will need to be carried out. Experience required: Some experience of working in a fire, crime or injury prevention/health promotion capacity, risk management, customer service role or voluntary sector organisation. Some experience of working in community safety within the public sector. If you are interested, then please contact Wendy on or send your CV to

Are you seeking a new opportunity that will get your foot in the door with a leading organisation? We desire a motivated administrator with experience in the Construction industry for an exciting, new challenge! Roles and responsibilities - * Raising PO's on the finance system, once the QS has requested it * Generating invoices on the finance system when they come in and ensuring the invoice matches the PO * Checking finance system for payments made to vendors * Assisting with the process of setting up new vendors * Inputting timesheets onto ACE every week when received from the foremen * Updating the annual leave register and submitting holiday forms to HR * Placing food orders for the site canteen * Ordering stationary and cleaning products * Managing the rental properties, including lease renewals, letting go of properties etc. * Filing * Ad hoc requests from the office staff and supervisors including scanning and copying documents What to do next: If you feel this role meets your expectations please click apply and upload your latest cv. If you are seeking a new role in the future please feel free to contact Randstad CPE's Welwyn Garden City branch for a confidential discussion where we can provide advice, assistance with training and update you on our latest vacancies. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

£40-£50K plus car allowance, 25 days holiday, pension and benefits International leader in the design and manufacture of merchandising equipment and digital solutions for retail environments has consistently grown over the last 50 years to be the world's largest shop fitting organisation. Globally recognised for providing innovative products, services and design solutions to create an exciting and rewarding shopping experience for some of the most recognisable UK and International retailers and brands. You will provide a full and professional Project Management service for allocated projects within the Retail Systems/Retail Projects Department of the Projects Division. The role will include co-operation and contribution toward improved ways of working and to continually deliver successful project works. Main Duties and Responsibilities • Manage and coordinate the activities of your allocated projects including Project Initiation, Project Procedures, Project Planning, Project Reporting, Project Financials and Project Closeout (Certificates/Final Accounts) • Overall project ownership and responsibility • Project communications (Internal & External) • Project control (Operational and Financial) • Process Project Documentation (Sales Orders / Purchase Requisitions) through the internal departments • Develop and improve department procedures • Develop and maintain Site Quality Plans/Risk Assessments/Method Statements • Pre-planning of site activity and resources • Brief Fitting Teams • Feedback on installation performance • Site surveillance • Site surveys • Attend site meetings • Use Key Performance measures on department objectives • Change control/tracking. • Final Accounting/Invoice Approvals • Take an active part in the introduction of new processes and working tools within the department • Report on a monthly basis all financials to the department head

P13187 PERMANENT FULL-TIME SALES ESTIMATOR £23k-£25k North Beds Village Our client is a rapidly expanding manufacturer of high quality bespoke products which and design manufactured on site to clients demands. Based in a north beds village near Bedford. We are looking for a full time Estimator to work within the Sales department. The job role would encompass various duties but essentially providing costings and preparation of written quotations in relation to customer enquiries and needs. The enquiries will come from customers via the phone & sales inbox and also from the outbound sales team. On job training in relation to products, specifications, enquiry details and costings will be provided and a close working relationship with the sales team will be essential. It is therefore a key requirement to have good communication skills and have a team member spirit. People with a proactive "can-do" mentality go to the front of the queue A good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel is essential. If you feel you meet the above criteria and can demonstrate and have the experience and would welcome the opportunity to take on the challenge of this role then please apply only if the skills required you can demonstrate with your previous employment or current job If the above sounds of interest to you, we would love to hear from you. In the first instance, please send your CV to ( if you do not receive a reply within 5 days of CV submission, your CV has not been successful on this occasion ). Please check out our Privacy Notice to bring you up to speed with your rights over your data And GDPR: Privacy Notice Please note that at times due to the volume of applications we may not be able to respond to each person individually. If you do not hear from us within 7 days we're sorry you have not been successful this time. Please do not let this stop you applying for other positions you may be suitable for. Good Luck! 1st Choice Staff Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and acts as both an Employment Agency & Business.

Our client is currently seeking a Distribution Coordinator to be based at their new Quarry offices in Bedfordshire, to co-ordinate ready-mixed concrete deliveries in a busy market. As a Distribution Coordinator your responsibilities will include: • Timely and accurate input of all customer concrete orders. • Cost effective despatch planning (shipping) of all customer orders through active liaison with Commercial, Operations and Transport Teams. • Scheduling and planning delivery routes ensuring rapid delivery of time sensitive materials. • Proactive communication with customers around ETA's to ensure excellent service is maintained. • Timely response to all customer enquiries and complaints. • Look for opportunities to identify customer needs. • Specific support to the pre planning of major contracts or schemes in terms of production and transport capacity planning. • Resolve customer and driver issues to ensure customer service is delivered every time. • Liaising with Sales Agents to add customer quotations to the system. Using SAP daily and an internal based system. • Actively identify and implement process improvements to drive a "right first time" approach and improve the customer experience. • Use effective communications to progress customer opportunities to enhance the client's commercial edge. • Develop additional skills and knowledge to further understand and deliver to customer's needs. Comprehensive knowledge of logistical procedures and processes. Willing to take responsibility for the day to day management and administration of the customer accounts. Strong customer service/communication skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks through effective prioritisation and under time constraints. Proven account management skills. Computer literate. Drive and enthusiasm. Own transport required due to location. Hours are likely to be 07:00am - 16:30pm or 7.30am - 17:00 Monday to Friday. Working 1 in 3 Saturday mornings to meet the needs of the business 07.00am - 12:00 midday. Index Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Would suit someone who has worked as a Logistics Co-ordinator, Despatch Co-ordinator, Supply Chain Co-ordinator, Shipping Co-ordinator, Scheduler, Transport Planner, Call Despatcher, Delivery Co-ordinator, Customer Service/Account Manager. "Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion"

This well respected family business established in 1997 is looking for a Buyer to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a highly efficient supply chain in support of operations, minimising logistics spend and maximising cash flow whilst delivering full customer satisfaction. You will also be responsible for the purchasing of all components and raw materials throughout the business as well as maintaining stock levels and regularly liaising with suppliers. Duties will involve : Regular reviews of product performance Negotiation of pricing with large suppliers Ensure all stock demands and fulfilled Coordinating with suppliers Raising purchase orders Assist in product planning Ideally you will have experience in a similar role, we are looking for an experienced buyer who works well under pressure with strong decision making skills. Strong communication skills are vital as is a "Can-Do" positive attitude. In return you can expect a fun working environment with a generous basic and holiday allowance. If interested please apply using your Word document CV or phone Jon Davies on for more information.

Role: Senior Planning Officer Salary: Grade 5 £29,185 to £33,942 (Placement Grade equivalent job salary) Location: East Anglia Penguin Recruitment is working with a Local Authority in the East of England to recruit a Senior Planning Officer to the team, on a 3-month contact, required immediately. Your duties in the role: Processing mainly minor and small major planning applications in a timely manner, producing robust reports and recommendations to achieve desired and deliverable outcomes. Preparing and presenting evidence on appeals for core and external clients. Contributing to service improvements to achieve cost efficiency and effectiveness. Contributing to the delivery and improvement of business management systems, procedures and processes. Providing support and guidance to peers and more junior staff to distribute knowledge and ensure contemporary planning issues and legislation are cascaded and understood. Supporting the growth of the team by making a positive contribution to business development, securing repeat work and applying a commercial lens to all work undertaken and behaviours. The successful candidate will: Preferably be a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute. Have around 3 years or more relevant experience. Be able to prioritise and manage a workload whilst working flexibly to meet both the commercial and contractual needs of the business. Hold demonstrable experience of working as a planning officer or consultant in the public/private sector. Hold a demonstrable level of knowledge and understanding and application of current and emerging planning legislation. Be ambitious to enhance the reputation of the Development Management service for innovation, quality and timeliness of delivery. As a Senior Planning Consultant, you will be part of an ambitious, successful team providing clients with high quality, customer focussed, timely and outcome-based development management services As a Senior Planning Consultant, you will be part of an ambitious, successful team providing clients with high quality, customer focussed, timely and outcome-based development management services. If you are interested and have a degree or recognised post graduate qualification in planning or related discipline then please contact Jack Green on or email where you will be met with a friendly and professional service to help you proceed your application.

Fawkes and Reece are currently looking for an experienced Repairs Administrator to join a large reactive maintenance scheme. This will be a January start and you will be required for the period of 3 - 6 months (with the potential to be extended). This will be a busy contract so they are looking for someone who is advanced and experienced within this job role in order for them to trust you with completing the given work. The office will be based in Bedford. As a Repairs Administrator on a daily basis you will be: - Ensuring jobs are raised and the interface are booked in within target in order to meet you KPI. - Reporting operative issues to the area supervisor. - Ensuring all further works are cleared daily and all appointments met. - Using a variety of scheduling systems, ensuring operatives days are planned maximising productivity re-arranging works where necessary to optimise the operative's route. - Organising appointments with Trades people to carry out the jobs in a cost effective and organised manner. - Liaise with the tenants and trade operatives - Plan and schedule the trade operative diaries - Updating the data base if any planned maintenance changes You will need: - Minimum of 2 years' experience within the housing sector as a planner and Scheduler (or similar role) - For this role, you must have good telephone manner, must be organized, have the ability to prioritize work, and pay attention to detail. - Knowledge of Repairs / Reactive maintenance. - Able to think on your feet, priorities and cope with last minute changes or issues - A level headed, logical thinker and problem solver - An excellent communicator with the ability to deal with high end clients, clients, colleagues and delivery teams If you feel you are the right candidate for this role, please apply now by contacting India at Fawkes and Reece.