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Developer / Technologist

The Role

Reporting to the Head of NPD, you will support the development and launch of innovative bakery products

for both retail and foodservice customers. Working closely with Commercial, Operations, Technical and

Procurement teams, you will manage projects through the entire development process, from concept

creation and kitchen development through to factory trials and successful launch.

This is a predominantly site-based role with occasional customer and supplier visits.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new bakery products in line with customer briefs, market trends and business objectives.

• Manage development projects from concept through to commercial launch.

• Conduct recipe development, product benchmarking and sensory evaluation.

• Plan and execute factory trials, ensuring successful scale-up from development kitchen to

production

• Support product renovation, value engineering and cost optimisation initiatives.

• Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure products can be produced consistently and

efficiently.

• Investigate and resolve product and process challenges during development and launch.

• Present products and concepts to customers and internal stakeholders.

• Source and evaluate new ingredients and bakery technologies.

• Build strong relationships with ingredient suppliers.

• Complete product specifications, development reports and supporting documentation.

• Ensure products meet all quality, food safety and legal requirements.

• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify future opportunities.

 

Candidate Profile

Essential

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Bakery Science or a related discipline, or equivalent

industry experience.

• Previous experience within a bakery manufacturing environment.

• Understanding of bakery ingredients, dough systems and baking processes.

• Strong practical product development skills.

• Experience supporting factory trials and product scale-up.

• Excellent organisational and project management skills.

• Strong communication and presentation abilities.

• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.

• A genuine passion for bakery products and food innovation.

Desirable

• Experience developing burger buns, brioche, rolls, artisan breads or related bakery products.

• HACCP qualification or awareness.

• Understanding of frozen and ambient bakery manufacturing.

• Experience working with retail and foodservice customers.

• Knowledge of ingredient functionality including enzymes, improvers, sourdoughs and emulsifiers.

• Experience working within a BRCGS-accredited manufacturing environment.

• Competitive salary.

• Discretionary Company bonus scheme.

• Pension scheme.

• Access to EAP scheme.

• Birthday voucher.

• Training and development opportunities.

• Career progression within a growing and ambitious business.

• The opportunity to develop products enjoyed by customers throughout the UK and beyond.

Closing date of Job Description

03.07.26

URL to website for more information on job or company

www.specialitybreads.co.uk

Email to receive job applications

info@specialitybreads.co.uk

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SHEQ Manager

Added by: Cold Clad

The SHEQ Manager (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality Manager) is responsible for overseeing and managing the implementation of safety, health, environmental, and quality standards across multiple sites within an organization. This role ensures that the company complies with regulatory standards, adopts best practices in workplace safety, environmental sustainability, and maintains the highest quality standards in operations.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

SHEQ Strategy Development and Implementation

  • Develop, implement, and maintain the SHEQ policies and procedures across all company sites.
  • Ensure the organisation complies with local, national, and international regulatory standards related to safety, health, environmental, and quality.

ISO & IMS Awareness and Compliance

  • It is essential to demonstrate awareness of, and comply with, the requirements of our ISO certification for quality (ISO9001), Environment (ISO14001) and Health & Safety Management (ISO45001) and our Integrated Management System (IMS). Adherence to all policies, procedures, and practices is a key responsibility in ensuring the organisation’s operational excellence and sustainability.

Risk Management

  • Identify potential hazards and implement proactive risk management strategies to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
  • Analyse workplace accidents or near-misses and determine corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Training and Awareness

  • Provide training to staff and management on SHEQ-related topics, ensuring employees are equipped with the knowledge to work safely and maintain quality.
  • Ensure that all employees understand the importance of safety, environmental sustainability, and quality in their roles.

Monitoring and Reporting

  • Regularly monitor and report on the performance of SHEQ initiatives and performance indicators.
  • Prepare and present detailed SHEQ reports to senior management.
  • Track SHEQ-related audits, inspections, and corrective actions.

Compliance and Regulatory Requirements

  • Ensure all business units comply with relevant health, safety, environmental, and quality regulations.
  • Stay updated on changes in legislation and regulations and adjust policies as necessary.

Leadership and Coordination

  • Lead and manage the SHEQ team, ensuring effective coordination between different departments.
  • Work closely with department heads to implement safety protocols, environmental initiatives, and quality controls.
  • Foster a culture of safety, health, and quality throughout the organization.

Incident Investigation and Reporting

  • Investigate and report all workplace incidents, accidents, and health-related issues.
  • Ensure the implementation of corrective actions following incidents to prevent recurrence.

Sustainability Initiatives

  • Oversee and drive environmental sustainability initiatives, such as waste management, energy reduction, and sustainable practices.
  • Promote eco-friendly initiatives that align with the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals.

Quality Assurance

  • Develop and enforce quality standards for products or services.
  • Monitor and evaluate product or service quality, ensuring they meet industry and customer expectations.
  • Oversee audits related to product or service quality.

 

Benefits

  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Life Assurance
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Holiday Bonus Scheme
  • Salary Bonus Scheme
  • Company Vehicle or Car Allowance
  • Cycle To Work Scheme

Job Location

Tewkesbury Head Office with regular visits to sites around the UK

Closing date of Job Description

19th June 2026

URL to website for more information on job or company

www.coldclad.com

Email to receive job applications

info@coldclad.com

How to Apply

Business Development Manager

Commercial Fit-Out: Business Development Manager – Remote Working
Are you a commercially driven Business Development Manager with experience in commercial fit-out or interiors? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where you can genuinely influence growth, shape strategy, and make a visible impact?

BSE UK is entering an exciting new phase of growth as it expands further into the commercial fit-out sector. Already established as a successful and respected business within warehouse and storage solutions, BSE is now building a strong reputation for delivering high-quality commercial interiors, office refurbishments, workspace transformations, and technology-led fit-out solutions across the UK.
This is an opportunity to join BSE at a pivotal stage in the growth of its commercial fit-out division. Working closely with senior leadership and project delivery teams, the successful candidate will play a key role in driving new business, developing long-term client relationships, and helping shape the future direction of the division.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify, develop, and convert new commercial fit-out opportunities across the UK
  • Manage the full sales cycle from initial enquiry through to quotation, proposal presentation, and project handover
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, property contacts, and commercial stakeholders
  • Work closely with project management and delivery teams to ensure project viability and client satisfaction
  • Manage pipeline activity and CRM updates through Salesforce
  • Support the ongoing development of processes, systems, and commercial strategy within the division

Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience in business development or sales within commercial fit-out, interiors, office refurbishment, or design & build sectors
  • Strong experience producing quotations, managing proposals, and presenting solutions to clients
  • Demonstrable success generating and converting new business opportunities
    Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
  • Comfortable working within SME, entrepreneurial, or growth-focused environments
  • Experience using CRM systems such as Salesforce would be advantageous

Benefits

Company car or car allowance, bonus structure, hybrid working, and excellent long-term progression opportunities.

Salary

The role offers a salary of £45,000 – £55,000 per annum.

Job Location

The role is flexible on location across the central UK.

Contract Type

Permanent

Closing date of Job Description 31st July 2026

URL to website for more information on job or company

Email to receive job applications

hello@niche-rec.co.uk

How to Apply

Business Development Manager - Remote Working

Drive Growth Across the Logistics & Warehousing Sector. Are you a commercially astute business development professional with a proven track record of selling into logistics and warehousing environments?

If you’re motivated by creating opportunities from scratch, engaging senior decision-makers and developing long-term strategic partnerships, this could be the ideal next step in your career. With flexibility around location and regular travel to customer sites across the UK, this position provides the autonomy to build and manage your own pipeline while being supported by an experienced technical and project delivery team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that doesn’t just supply racking; they create transformative, design-led warehouse solutions. BSE UK is a long-standing, family-run business with over 50 years of industry experience and a strong reputation for delivering professional, consultative service.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify and secure new business opportunities within warehousing, logistics, distribution and fulfilment environments.
  • Develop relationships with Operations Directors, Procurement Managers, Facilities Managers and Supply Chain stakeholders.
  • Navigate complex decision-making structures within enterprise-level organisations.
  • Identify opportunities relating to warehouse expansion, relocation, optimisation and automation projects.
  • Maintain an accurate and organised sales pipeline through effective CRM management.
  • Collaborate with the technical design and project teams to ensure a seamless transition from opportunity to delivery.

Skills & Experience:

  • Proven experience in a business development, sales or account acquisition role focused on winning new business.
  • Strong track record of opening doors and developing relationships within complex commercial environments.
  • Experience selling into warehousing, logistics, facilities management, industrial services, storage solutions, construction or related sectors.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong CRM and pipeline management experience.
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance and Commission structure.

Salary

This national, field-based role offers a salary of £45,000 to £55,000 per annum plus an OTE of £65,000–£70,000.

Job Location

The role is flexible on location across Central UK.

Contract Type

Permanent

Closing date of Job Description 31st July 2026

URL to website for more information on job or company

Business Development Manager Jobs | BSE UK

Email to receive job applications

hello@niche-rec.co.uk

How to Apply

Client Development Executive

Added by: Ambrey Baker

About the job

Location:Sleaford, Lincolnshire

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Salary: Competitive with high OTE and uncapped commission as well as conversion bonus.

Reporting to: Head of Client Solutions

The Role

Ambrey Baker is seeking a proactive, personable Client Development Executive to support structured client outreach, lead qualification, meeting booking and relationship development across the four pillars of our business.

This office-based role will focus on identifying high-quality opportunities, researching prospective clients and projects, arranging face-to-face meetings and maintaining meaningful contact with organisations in our target sectors.

You will work closely with the Head of Client Solutions and wider business team to ensure client meetings are properly researched, relevant and prepared. The role includes UK-wide travel to client meetings, networking events and exhibitions.

Key Responsibilities

·          Research target organisations, contacts, projects and market activity across food manufacturing, cold chain and logistics, pharmaceutical and advanced manufacturing sectors.

·        Identify potential clients through planning portals, company websites, LinkedIn, CRM records, industry intelligence and existing networks.

·        Deliver structured outbound activity through telephone calls, email, LinkedIn, networking events, exhibitions and follow-up communication.

·        Qualify prospective clients based on project relevance, timing, sector fit, decision-making responsibility and potential opportunity value.

·        Book high-quality face-to-face meetings for the Head of Client Solutions and wider business team.

·        Prepare background information and meeting briefs to support productive client conversations.

·        Build and maintain relationships with prospective and existing clients.

·        Maintain accurate CRM records, including contact details, communication history, meeting outcomes and next actions.

·        Follow up enquiries, introductions, events and client conversations in a timely and professional manner.

·        Support account management activity across existing client relationships where required.

·        Identify opportunities for repeat work, referrals and introductions within target sectors.

·        Represent Ambrey Baker professionally at meetings, exhibitions, industry events and client visits.

Essential Experience and Skills

·        A minimum of three years’ experience in account management, sales, business development or a similar client-facing role.

·        Smart, presentable and professional

·        Experience of structured outbound activity, including telephone outreach, email campaigns, LinkedIn engagement and follow-up.

·        Strong written and verbal communication skills.

·        Confidence arranging and attending face-to-face client meetings.

·        Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

·        Experience maintaining accurate CRM information.

·        A proactive approach to identifying opportunities and progressing conversations.

·        A full UK driving licence.

·        Willingness to travel across the UK when required.

Desirable Experience

·       Account management, sales or business development experience within food manufacturing, cold chain and logistics, pharmaceutical, advanced manufacturing, construction or industrial sectors.

·        Experience attending exhibitions, networking events or industry conferences.

·        Understanding of construction, industrial development, specialist facilities management or capital-project environments.

What We Offer

·        Competitive salary

·        3-month ramp-up commission guarantee

·        30 days annual leave (Including Bank Holidays)

·        Pension Contributions

·        Westfield Health Insurance

·        Structured support from the Head of Client Solutions and wider Ambrey Baker team.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and covering letter to matthew.waldeck@ambreybaker.co.uk.

Applications close 17th July 2026

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