The Opportunity

This is a rare chance to take the next step into your first Senior Management Team seat — leading the finance function of a long-established, internationally-connected membership charity, with genuine authority over financial controls, statutory compliance, and strategic decision-making at board level.

You'll be the organisation's principal finance authority, responsible for safeguarding fiduciary and statutory compliance (Charity SORP FRS 102, Companies Act, Charities Act, HMRC, Gift Aid and VAT), while acting as a strategic partner to the CEO, Deputy CEO and Board. This is a genuine seat at the top table, not a finance function buried beneath operations — you'll retain final authority on financial controls, compliance and professional judgement, and your insight will shape decisions at the very top of the organisation.

If you're currently a Finance Manager, Deputy Head of Finance, or Senior Finance Manager in the charity sector looking for your first seat on a Senior Management Team — or a Head of Finance at a smaller charity ready for a bigger, more complex remit — this is that step up.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading financial strategy, budgeting, planning and cash-flow management across a complex, multi-entity charity
• Owning the financial control framework, accounting policies and statutory compliance — and delivering clean, on-time audits
• Producing clear, board-ready reporting and translating the numbers into insight for SMT, trustees and committees
• Leading and developing the finance team, and championing business partnering across the organisation
• Owning the finance systems roadmap and leading the financial elements of the corporate risk register
• Partnering with the CEO and Deputy CEO on financial sustainability, risk and strategic decisions

About You

Essential:

• Qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA or equivalent)
• Significant finance leadership experience in a charity or not-for-profit setting, including line management of a finance team
• Strong charity SORP (FRS 102), statutory reporting, audit and compliance background, including HMRC, Gift Aid and VAT
• Experience advising boards, trustees or senior governance bodies — or working closely with them
• A proven team leader, comfortable operating within trustee-led governance structures

Helpful too:

• Experience of a membership organisation, group / multi-entity structure or complex income model
• Exposure to finance systems development or transformation
• Prior experience operating at SMT or board-reporting level

What's on Offer

• £55,000+ depending on experience, with flexibility for the right candidate
• Flexible, hybrid working — this is a team-leadership role, so not fully remote, but we'll agree a pattern that works for you
• Professional development training
• Wellbeing & security: a strong pension scheme, critical illness cover, and confidential counselling / employee support
• A cause worth getting behind: you'd be joining a values-driven charity whose volunteers deliver community and humanitarian impact at home and around the world

Interested?

Apply today, or for a confidential conversation about the role, contact the team at admin@ardenpersonnel.co.uk or call 01789 532220. We work on a quality-led, targeted basis, so we'd genuinely welcome a chat before you apply.

Arden Personnel Arden Personnel is a friendly, independent recruitment agency working across Worcestershire, Warwickshire and the wider Midlands — from Redditch and Alcester to Evesham, Stratford-upon-Avon and beyond. We focus on getting the fit right for candidates and clients alike.

Redditch 01527 911600 · Alcester 01789 532220 · admin@ardenpersonnel.co.uk Arden Personnel is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified people

Redditch · Full-time pr Part time (as long as the hours between 10-3 are worked) · Up to £28,000 per annum pro rata · Immediate start · 

This is an urgent requirement — we're shortlisting and interviewing on a rolling basis, so apply early.

Arden Personnel is recruiting a Logistics & Shipping Administrator for our client, an established manufacturer in Redditch, on a 12-month contract with an immediate start. You'll sit at the heart of the Customer Support & Sales team, owning dispatch and shipping admin across the company's two UK sites and keeping customers updated every step of the way.

It's a hands-on, varied role for someone who likes to take ownership and get things done — with genuine room to develop into ERP order entry and wider customer support over the contract.

What you'll do

• Produce dispatch labels and international shipping paperwork for packages leaving both UK sites, using a range of online logistics platforms
• Resolve logistics issues — late deliveries, missing parcels, courier disputes and shipment-related complaints
• Keep customers updated with accurate, up-to-date tracking information
• Maintain the Excel pricebook with current product codes and pricing, ready for upload to the ERP system
• Manage documents for the Customer Support & Sales, IS and sales teams — making sure policy documents and insurance certificates are correctly filed and in date
• Work across sales, customer service, finance and operations to gather information, resolve issues and complete requests

You'll thrive here if

• You take ownership and drive tasks to completion without needing to be chased
• You're confident in Excel and comfortable moving between multiple systems
• You stay organised and calm juggling several things at once
• You're proactive about building working relationships across teams
• You pick up new tools and processes quickly

What you'll need

Essential

• Experience using online logistics platforms and creating international shipping documents
• Strong Excel skills — formulas, formatting, filtering, pivot tables, lookups, and working with large data sets
• Customer-focused communication to resolve delivery and shipment issues
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Organised and reliable, able to manage multiple tasks at once
• The ability to learn quickly and work through unfamiliar problems

Desirable

• Import/export knowledge — commercial invoicing and dealing with customs issues
• Experience within a customer service team
• Familiarity with SharePoint, Smartsheet, CRM systems or similar business tools
• Exposure to sales, customer, or finance operations, or business analytics

The details

• 12-month fixed-term contract
• Immediate start
• Based in Redditch
• Flexible hours around core hours of 10:00–15:00
• Up to £28,000 per year pro rata

How to apply Click Apply and attach your CV — we're reviewing applications as they arrive and will move quickly. For a confidential chat about the role first, call our team on 01527 911600 (Redditch) or 01789 532220 (Alcester).

About Arden Personnel Arden Personnel is a trusted recruitment agency covering Redditch, Bromsgrove, Studley, Henley-in-Arden, Evesham, Alcester, Bidford-on-Avon, Leamington Spa, Warwick, and Stratford-upon-Avon. We place candidates across Administration, Marketing, IT, HR, Finance, Customer Service, Purchasing, Engineering and more. We're an equal opportunities employer.

£30,000 per annum, pro rata | 6-month fixed-term contract, full-time | Offenham, near Evesham, Worcestershire

We're recruiting a Marketing Assistant on behalf of our client based in Evesham. This is a varied marketing assistant role covering content, email marketing, social media, website updates and event marketing, including support for a 400-delegate flagship annual conference, on a 6-month fixed-term contract.

What does a Marketing Assistant do?

A Marketing Assistant provides day-to-day marketing and communications support to a small in-house team, covering content, email, social media, website updates, CRM data and event logistics.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

• Commission and edit content across webinars, blog articles and printed member resources
• Produce the monthly member e-newsletter end-to-end, including reporting on key metrics
• Manage the organisation's LinkedIn channel
• Update the WordPress website and members' area, with basic analytics reporting
• Support the events programme, including a 400-delegate annual conference, coordinating speakers, sponsors, panels and icebreaker sessions
• Manage hotel and logistics arrangements, and brief external designers
• Act as the first point of contact for inbound media and event enquiries
• Liaise with the organisation's PR advisor and external freelance suppliers
• Keep membership data clean and up to date in the CRM system

What skills and experience do you need?

Essential:

• Around two years of marketing experience
• Comfortable with a CMS (WordPress is an advantage)
• Experience with an email marketing platform (Mailchimp, Dotdigital, or similar)
• Confident with LinkedIn, web analytics, and CRM systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience handling confidential data professionally
• A collaborative team player, happy to take direction
• Full UK driving licence and own transport, as the office is not served by public transport

Desirable:

• Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) qualification or membership
• Experience supporting large-scale events or conferences

Salary and benefits:

• Up to £30,000 per annum, pro rata
• 6-month fixed-term contract
• Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm
• 4 days office-based, 1 day working from home (Monday)
• Free on-site parking
• Reports to the Corporate Relationship Manager

Is this role right for you?

This role suits a marketing assistant or coordinator who wants broad, varied marketing experience across content, email, social media and event management, rather than specialising in one channel. It also suits an experienced marketer looking for a flexible interim contract within a small, supportive team.

How to apply

We are reviewing CVs now, so early applications are encouraged. Apply with your CV via this listing, and our team will be in touch.

This vacancy is being managed by Arden Personnel, a recruitment agency covering Redditch, Bromsgrove, Studley, Henley-in-Arden, Evesham, Alcester, Bidford-on-Avon, Leamington Spa, Warwick, and Stratford-upon-Avon. We are an equal opportunities employer.

£15.00 – £17.00 per hour DOE / 37.5 hrs per week / Flexible working days / Study support available

What is this Junior Estate Gardener job?

Are you passionate about horticulture and looking to grow your career on a beautiful private estate near Stratford-upon-Avon?

We are recruiting on behalf of our client — the owner of a historic private estate in Wilmcote, Warwickshire — for a Junior Estate Gardener to join their small, dedicated grounds team. Whether you are an experienced horticultural professional or an enthusiastic junior ready to take the next step, this is a rare opportunity to work with stunning formal gardens, landscaped areas, and wild spaces in a truly picturesque setting.

If you see a lawn and immediately want to stripe it to perfection, or find joy in coaxing roses into bloom and nurturing herbaceous borders, this is the perfect role for you.

What are the day-to-day duties of this Junior Estate Gardener role?

Working closely with the Lead Gardener, you will maintain and enhance a mix of formal and informal garden spaces across a historic Warwickshire estate. Your daily responsibilities will include:

• Lawn & Border Care: Maintaining lawns, borders, hedges, trees, and pathways to an exceptional standard
• Horticultural Maintenance: Planting, pruning, weeding, deadheading, mulching, and seasonal leaf clearance
• Greenhouse Work: Assisting with propagation, greenhouse management, and ongoing plant care
• Estate Development: Collaborating directly with the estate owner to bring new garden concepts and seasonal planting plans to life

What skills and experience do I need for this gardening job in Warwickshire?

This is an ideal opportunity for a junior or early-career gardener with a genuine passion for the outdoors. No formal qualifications are required — our client is happy to support the right person in studying towards one.

Essential:

• A genuine interest in gardening, horticulture, or grounds maintenance
• Good physical fitness and a hands-on, practical approach
• A reliable, proactive attitude with pride in the quality of your work

Desirable:

• Experience working in a private estate, large residential garden, or similar setting
• Knowledge of seasonal planting, propagation, or greenhouse management
• Any horticultural qualifications (RHS or similar) — though not essential

What is the salary for a Junior Estate Gardener near Stratford-upon-Avon?

This role offers a competitive rate of £15.00 to £17.00 per hour, depending on experience — equivalent to approximately £29,250 – £33,150 per annum, based on a 37.5-hour week. This is an excellent rate for a junior horticultural role in Warwickshire and reflects our client's commitment to attracting genuine talent.

Benefits at a glance

Pay

£15.00 – £17.00 per hour depending on experience

Hours

Full-time, permanent — 37.5 hours per week

Flexibility

Flexibility around working days and hours to suit the right candidate

Work environment

A peaceful, picturesque, and historically significant private estate in Wilmcote, Warwickshire

Autonomy

True ownership of a stunning estate — your work will genuinely show every single day

Study support

The opportunity to study towards a recognised horticultural qualification whilst working

Is this the right gardening job for you?

This is a rare permanent gardening role in Warwickshire that offers far more than just day-to-day maintenance. You will have the chance to genuinely shape and develop a beautiful estate, work alongside a passionate owner, and build a long-term career in horticulture in one of the most scenic parts of the Midlands.

If you are searching for junior gardener jobs near Stratford-upon-Avon, Alcester, Redditch, or across Warwickshire, and want a permanent role with flexibility, a strong hourly rate, and real scope for professional development — we would love to hear from you.

How to apply

We are reviewing CVs immediately for this permanent position. If you are ready to put down roots in a truly special location, contact the Arden Personnel team today.

Contact Arden Personnel

l.fletcher@ardenpersonnel.co.uk

01789 532220 (Alcester)  |  01527 911600 (Redditch)

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About Arden Personnel
Arden Personnel is a trusted recruitment agency covering Redditch, Bromsgrove, Studley, Henley-in-Arden, Evesham, Alcester, Bidford-on-Avon, Leamington Spa, Warwick, and Stratford-upon-Avon. We place candidates across Administration, Marketing, IT, HR, Finance, Customer Service, Purchasing, Engineering and more. We are an equal opportunities employer. Your next opportunity could be just a call or click away.

Package Highlights

• 10% performance bonus on top of basic salary
• Company car
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy up to 5 more)
• Matched 5% employer pension
• High street retail discounts
• Free parking

Summary

We're recruiting a National Account Executive on behalf of our client, a market-leading commercial catering solutions provider, for a permanent, field-based sales role covering accounts across the UK. You'll manage and grow a portfolio of key national accounts, run Quarterly Business Reviews, and deliver measurable growth across multi-site operations — backed by a strong package including a company car, performance bonus, and genuine career development.

This is a strong fit for a driven B2B sales or account management professional — ideally with food, foodservice, or commercial catering experience — who wants autonomy, variety, and a real career path managing complex client accounts.

What You'll Be Doing

Account Management & Client Relationships

• Manage a defined portfolio of core clients, conducting regular site visits and GAP analysis
• Carry out customer-facing meetings with clear, documented objectives
• Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with key accounts, producing joint business plans focused on growth
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across multi-site, complex client structures

Sales Planning & Delivery

• Develop and implement a structured sales plan to retain existing customers and win new business
• Achieve sales and margin targets, ensuring profitable conversion of contracts and quoted works
• Monitor customer and internal KPIs, addressing performance proactively

Representation & Collaboration

• Represent the business at national trade shows, conferences, and networking events
• Work closely with the National Account Manager and wider internal teams (operations, marketing, finance)

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Proven customer-facing or external sales experience
• Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good numerical skills and commercial acumen
• IT literate — Excel, Word, and ERP systems
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 3 points

Desirable:

• Experience in the food, foodservice, or commercial catering sector
• Familiarity with CRM systems and PowerPoint
• Experience working with multi-site clients or complex stakeholder structures
• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above (or equivalent), or degree-level education

Why This Role

Alongside a competitive basic salary, this role comes with a performance bonus, a company car, and one of the stronger benefits packages we see at this level — 25+ days holiday (with the option to buy more), a matched 5% pension, retail discounts, and free parking. It's a genuine opportunity to step into national account management with autonomy, variety, and a clear path to grow into a more senior account role.

This role suits:

• Field sales professionals ready to step up to national account level
• Foodservice / commercial catering sales specialists
• B2B Account Managers looking for a home-based role with a company car
• Candidates who enjoy autonomy, travel, and managing complex, multi-site relationships

How to Apply

We are reviewing CVs now — early applications are highly encouraged. Click below to apply or contact our team directly.

Contact Arden Personnel admin@ardenpersonnel.co.uk 01789 532220 (Alcester) | 01527 911600 (Redditch)

Follow Arden Personnel on Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn for live vacancies.

About Arden Personnel: Arden Personnel is a trusted recruitment agency covering Redditch, Bromsgrove, Studley, Henley-in-Arden, Evesham, Alcester, Bidford-on-Avon, Leamington Spa, Warwick, and Stratford-upon-Avon. We place candidates across Administration, Marketing, IT, HR, Finance, Customer Service, Purchasing, Engineering and more. We are an equal opportunities employer

Salary: Upto 48,000 per annum, depending on experience 

Hours: Monday–Thursday 08:30–17:30, Friday 08:30–16:00 

Contract: Full-time or Part Time permanent

If things are running behind, you've already noticed. If an action hasn't been followed up, you're already chasing it. If the MD is stuck in admin he shouldn't be doing, you'd have sorted it before he noticed.

The role

A growing manufacturer based in Redditch. We've built the capacity now we're focused on making the business run with the discipline and follow-through that growth requires.

This role exists to make that happen. You'll work directly alongside the Managing Director, protecting his time, driving management accountability, and keeping the business organised and on track.

This is not a passive admin role. It's a business control role. The right person will have a low tolerance for loose ends.

What will you be doing?

You will reduce the CEO's day-to-day admin load and bring structure to how the business runs. Your work will span:

• Managing the MD's diary, priorities, meeting schedule, and follow-up actions
• Running a weekly management action tracker across all departments — sales, ops, finance, warehouse, purchasing
• Preparing meeting packs, agendas, and action lists — and making sure actions are followed through
• Handling HR administration — onboarding, holiday and sickness records, employee files, policy documents
• Overseeing office routines, supplier admin, filing, and general office standards
• Coordinating information flow between departments and flagging issues before they become problems

What does success look like?

In your first three months, you will take control of diary and meeting support, build a reliable weekly action tracker, document the core processes the business relies on, and free up meaningful CEO time that can go back into growing the business.

Who are we looking for?

You've got solid experience in supporting senior management  ideally in a manufacturing, logistics, distribution, or similarly fast-paced operational environment.

You don't need a degree. You need to be the kind of person who:

• Is naturally organised and has high personal standards
• Is comfortable chasing senior people and holding them to account
• Spots what needs doing without being asked
• Stays calm when priorities shift and keeps everything moving
• Handles confidential information with maturity and discretion
• Brings order to chaos rather than waiting for order to arrive

What's in it for you?

• A varied role with real influence on how a growing business runs
• Close working relationship with senior leadership
• 24/7 virtual GP access
• Long-term sickness cover and life assurance
• Annual leave including bank holidays
• A genuine company culture, including team and community initiatives
• Professional development through the company's "Be World Class" approach

How to apply

Apply now with your CV. For a confidential conversation about the role, contact Arden Personnel's Redditch office on 01527 911600 or email admin@ardenpersonnel.co.uk.

Arden Personnel is acting as an employment agency for this permanent vacancy. The hiring company name is withheld to protect client confidentiality and will be shared with shortlisted candidates.

Interested?

Apply today, or for a confidential conversation about the role, contact the team at admin@ardenpersonnel.co.uk or call 01789 532220. We work on a quality-led, targeted basis, so we'd genuinely welcome a chat before you apply.

Arden Personnel Arden Personnel is a friendly, independent recruitment agency working across Worcestershire, Warwickshire and the wider Midlands — from Redditch and Alcester to Evesham, Stratford-upon-Avon and beyond. We focus on getting the fit right for candidates and clients alike.

Redditch 01527 911600 · Alcester 01789 532220 · admin@ardenpersonnel.co.uk Arden Personnel is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified people

Are you a construction, building or surveying graduate looking for your first project management role in the Redditch area?

Our client, a specialist manufacturer supplying the hotel and retail sectors, is looking for a Graduate Project Manager to learn how their products are delivered and fitted on site — and to grow into running the installation side of the business, supported throughout by the Operations Director.

What does a graduate project manager do in this role?

• Helps plan installations — building schedules, setting milestones, and keeping work on time and on budget
• Coordinates fitting teams, technicians, deliveries and subcontractors to keep jobs running smoothly
• Joins pre- and post-installation site visits to assess requirements and spot issues before they cause delays
• Learns to keep all work compliant with Health & Safety requirements
• Supports client communication, keeping everyone updated on progress
• As you develop, take ownership of projects, lead the installation team, and price tenders and quotations

What's the salary?
The starting salary is £25,000, with more available for candidates who already have relevant installation or site experience. Full training and a clear development path to project management are included.

Is this graduate role right for you?

• You hold a degree in construction, building, surveying or a related subject
• You're organised, logical and enjoy solving problems
• You're a confident communicator, happy speaking with clients and colleagues
• You're willing to travel to sites across Worcestershire and Warwickshire for surveys and sign-offs
• You can read technical drawings, or you're keen to learn (CAD experience is a plus)
• Any hands-on experience in hotel, retail, shopfitting or fit-out installations is a real advantage and will be reflected in the salary

Where is the role based?
The role is based in Redditch (B98), within easy reach of Alcester, Studley, Bromsgrove and Stratford-upon-Avon, so it's well suited to graduates living across north Worcestershire and Warwickshire.

What's on offer

• £25,000 starting salary, with more for relevant experience
• Full training and development towards a project management career
• Free parking
• Monday to Friday, flexible between 08:00-18:00, finish at 1 on a Friday (37.5 hours per week)

How to apply

We are reviewing CVs now — early applications are highly encouraged. Click below to apply or contact our team directly.

Contact Arden Personnel

admin@ardenpersonnel.co.uk

01789 532220 (Alcester)  |  01527 911600 (Redditch)

Follow Arden Personnel on Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn for live vacancies.

About Arden Personnel
Arden Personnel is a trusted recruitment agency covering Redditch, Bromsgrove, Studley, Henley-in-Arden, Evesham, Alcester, Bidford-on-Avon, Leamington Spa, Warwick, and Stratford-upon-Avon. We place candidates across Administration, Marketing, IT, HR, Finance, Customer Service, Purchasing, Engineering and more. We are an equal opportunities employer.  Your next opportunity could be just a call or click away