<p style="text-align: justify;">Robert Half are working in exclusive partnership with Horwood Homewares to recruit a Finance Director on a permanent basis to be based in Avonmouth, Bristol. This is a great opportunity to join an established business with growth plans on the horizon, a wholesale supplier of cookware and kitchenware established in 1896. Reporting to the Managing Director and joining the senior leadership team, this is a highly visible role in an omnichannel business looking to grow.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Finance Director position is a blend of providing strategic direction whilst owning the finance function and remaining hands on where needed. A role that would suit an existing finance leader with exposure to a high-volume/stock-based environment looking to ensure robust financial control, commercial insight and support decision making to scale the business. An exciting role for the right person!</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p><strong>About Horwood Homewares…</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Horwood Homewares are a wholesale supplier of cookware and kitchenware established in 1896. They proudly manufacture and own long-standing British kitchenware brands Stellar and Judge, as well as their reusable and sustainable brand, Smidge.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">With over a century of expertise and experience, they know the industry inside and out, from the production line to the shop floor. Now part of a multinational group, distribution has grown to include not only most of the UK and Irish territories but also key European and global marketplaces.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">With products featured in major publications such as Good Housekeeping, mumsnet, The Independent through to a debut supporting role in Downton Abbey.</p><p> </p><p style="text-align: center;">- Kitchen Experts since 1896 -</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Finance Director Role…</strong></p><ul><li>Production of monthly management accounts and associated commentary</li><li>Budgeting and forecasting, cashflow management and reporting</li><li>Delivery of statutory accounts and statutory reporting</li><li>Oversee working capital including inventory, supply chain and treasury areas</li><li>Provide key insight and analysis for decision making around pricing, margin, profitability and product/channel performance</li><li>Analyse and report marketing/sales metrics within an omnichannel environment</li><li>Collaborate across all function areas from sales to operations to supply chain, supporting growth initiatives whilst ensuring cost optimisation</li><li>Lead and develop the finance team, innovate and drive improvements</li><li>Lead on areas of process improvement, systems enhancements, automation and adoption of new processes/tools to ensure the business is efficient and ready to grow</li><li>Overall management of the IT function</li><li>Ensure compliance with key regulatory requirements including VAT, corporation tax and leading the audit.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About you…</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent)</li><li>Prior experience within an SME environment</li><li>Exposure to related industry with high volume transactions and stock movement (retail, wholesale, manufacturing, distribution, FMCG)</li><li>Blend of financial control and commercial capability</li><li>Strong leadership, ability to lead and develop a team</li><li>Netsuite experience desirable</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What's on offer…</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary for an SME Finance Director position</li><li>Performance related bonus</li><li>Company car</li><li>Private Medical Insurance</li><li>Enhanced Pension contributions</li><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Death in Service - 4x annual salary</li><li>Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y3JhaWcua2lsbWluc3Rlci45OTk3MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Senior Marketing & Communications Manager</strong><br /> <strong>Location:</strong> North Somerset (Hybrid)<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £60,000 - £70,000 DOE</p><p>Robert Half LTD are working with a long-standing client based in North Somerset who are looking to appoint a Senior Marketing & Communications Manager at an exciting point in their growth journey. The organisation is experiencing significant UK expansion while increasing its presence in international markets, making this a fantastic opportunity to shape the marketing direction of a growing, ambitious business.</p><p>This is a strategic yet hands-on role, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team to define and deliver targeted marketing and communications strategies that support commercial growth. You will play a key role in identifying priority markets, strengthening the organisation's brand positioning, and enabling business development through insight-led marketing activity.</p><p>The role will also involve leading a small function (one direct report) and collaborating across the business to ensure marketing supports both internal alignment and external market impact.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Market Insights & Growth Segmentation</strong></p><ul><li>Analyse market data and customer insights to identify growth opportunities and priority market segments.</li><li>Support the SLT in defining go-to-market priorities and strategic growth areas.</li></ul><p><strong>Segment Positioning & Strategic Communications</strong></p><ul><li>Develop clear positioning and messaging for key audience segments.</li><li>Shape strategic communications that support brand credibility and market differentiation.</li></ul><p><strong>Commercial Enablement & Business Development Support</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with commercial teams to deliver marketing initiatives that support lead generation and pipeline growth.</li><li>Create tools, campaigns and content that enable effective business development activity in a B2B environment.</li></ul><p><strong>Brand & Content Development</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the development of compelling brand narratives and high-quality content aligned with strategic objectives.</li><li>Ensure consistent brand messaging across all channels and touchpoints.</li></ul><p><strong>Internal & External Communications</strong></p><ul><li>Drive internal communications that support organisational alignment and culture.</li><li>Oversee external communications activity, strengthening brand presence and reputation.</li></ul><p><strong>Marketing Systems, CRM & Insights</strong></p><ul><li>Enhance marketing systems and CRM capabilities to improve targeting, insight generation and campaign effectiveness.</li><li>Establish reporting frameworks to measure marketing performance and impact.</li></ul><p><strong>Marketing Leadership & Strategy</strong></p><ul><li>Contribute to the overall marketing strategy and roadmap.</li><li>Provide leadership and mentorship to one direct report, fostering a high-performing and collaborative team environment.</li></ul><p><strong>Cross-Business Collaboration</strong></p><ul><li>Work closely with teams across the organisation, ensuring marketing activity aligns with broader business priorities.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We're looking for a strategic, data-driven and creative marketing professional who enjoys operating at both strategic and operational levels.</p><p>You will likely bring:</p><ul><li>Significant experience in B2B marketing and communications roles.</li><li>A strong track record of developing insight-led marketing strategies that drive commercial outcomes.</li><li>Experience working closely with senior leadership teams and influencing strategic direction.</li><li>A hands-on approach, comfortable delivering campaigns and initiatives as well as setting strategy.</li><li>Strong analytical capability, using data and market insight to inform decisions.</li><li>Experience with CRM and marketing systems to support marketing effectiveness.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join?</strong></p><ul><li>Exciting stage of growth with strong UK momentum and expanding international markets.</li><li>Opportunity to shape the marketing strategy of an evolving organisation.</li><li>A high-impact role working directly with senior leadership.</li><li>Hybrid working based in North Somerset.</li><li>Competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000 depending on experience.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuNDMxMjEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Salary </strong></p><ul><li>£30,000-£35,000 dependent on skills and experience. </li><li>Generous Pension Contribution (13%).</li><li>25 Days Holidays PA + Bank Holidays.</li><li>Free Healthcare Cover. </li><li>Death in Service cover after successful 6-month probation period. </li><li>Job Type: Permanent - 5 days per week in the office (08:30 - 16:30)</li></ul><p><strong>ROLE PURPOSE</strong></p><p>As a Marketing Executive, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of marketing activity across the business. Working closely with the Sales & Marketing Manager and wider teams, you will help implement marketing plans that support growth, retention, brand awareness, and customer engagement.</p><p> </p><p><strong>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p><ul><li>Assist in planning, developing and delivering marketing campaigns.</li><li>Collaborate with the Business Development Executive and key partners.</li><li>Develop community and charity engagement initiatives.</li><li>Support digital marketing including social media, PPC, email marketing and content creation.</li><li>Support the planning and delivery of events.</li><li>Ensure brand consistency across all marketing materials.</li><li>Support creation and distribution of marketing literature and promotional items.</li><li>Conduct market research and marketing performance analysis.</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/R2F2aW4uV2lsbGlhbXMuMjM2NDIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Communications & Engagement Manager</strong><br /> <strong>North Bristol | Up to £45,000 | Hybrid Working</strong></p><p>Robert Half LTD are working with a growing organisation in North Bristol who are looking to appoint its first Communications & Engagement Manager as it enters a significant new chapter.</p><p>This is a newly created, standalone role with the opportunity to shape the communications function from the ground up. They're looking for someone who can help bring the changes in the organisation and the journey that comes with it to life - ensuring their people, communities and stakeholders understand and connect with the vision.</p><p>While the role sits at manager level, the client is very open to an ambitious communications or marketing professional ready for their next step. This could suit someone currently working as a Communications Officer, Marketing Executive or Engagement professional who is looking for the opportunity to take ownership of strategy and make a real impact.</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>Working closely with senior leadership, you will develop and deliver a communications and engagement framework that supports cultural alignment across the organisation during a period of change and growth.</p><p>This role will combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, covering both internal and external communications. You'll help shape messaging, develop engaging campaigns, and bring the organisation's values to life through modern communications channels.</p><p>The client is keen to bring in someone creative, proactive and curious - someone who enjoys getting out into the organisation, educating colleagues, sharing knowledge and championing effective communication.</p><p><strong>Key elements of the role will include:</strong></p><ul><li>Developing and implementing a business-wide communications strategy</li><li>Building strong internal communications channels and staff engagement initiatives</li><li>Managing and growing external communications, digital presence and social media</li><li>Supporting senior leaders with messaging, storytelling and stakeholder engagement</li><li>Creating campaigns that reflect organisational values and strengthen culture</li><li>Helping ensure the merger journey is clearly communicated and positively experienced</li></ul><p>As the first person in this role, you'll have real freedom to introduce new ideas, modern tools and approaches - making the position very much your own.</p><p><strong>The Person</strong></p><p>The organisation is looking for someone who:</p><ul><li>Brings creative thinking and fresh ideas to communications and engagement</li><li>Is confident using digital platforms and social media as communication tools</li><li>Enjoys building relationships and working closely with stakeholders</li><li>Is comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on</li><li>Is excited by the opportunity to build and shape a function</li></ul><p><strong>The Package</strong></p><ul><li>Starting salary up to £45,000</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Strong commitment to professional development and coaching</li><li>Excellent pension and benefits package</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuMDc1NzMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Commercial & Business Development Executive</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> North Somerset<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £35,000-£45,000</p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a growing, project-led organisation to recruit a Commercial & Business Development Executive to support revenue growth and client development activities.</p><p>This is a varied and commercially focused role, ideal for someone who enjoys working across sales support, bid coordination, CRM management and key account development within a professional services or technical environment.</p><p>This is a permanent role, based in North Somerset, and offering hybrid working.</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>Working as part of a collaborative commercial team, you will support the delivery of growth objectives by strengthening pipeline activity, coordinating tender submissions and maintaining strong client engagement.</p><p>You will operate across multiple internal teams, ensuring opportunities are effectively tracked, progressed and successfully handed over for delivery.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support the achievement of revenue and growth targets</li><li>Maintain and develop CRM records, ensuring data accuracy and effective pipeline management</li><li>Produce management information and reporting to support commercial strategy</li><li>Assist in the coordination and submission of bids and tenders, ensuring compliance and quality</li><li>Support the development and maintenance of key client accounts</li><li>Collaborate with marketing colleagues to convert campaign activity into commercial opportunities</li><li>Attend relevant networking and industry events to support business development</li><li>Act as a liaison between commercial and operational teams to ensure smooth transition from sale to delivery</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Commercially minded with an interest in business development and client engagement</li><li>Experienced in CRM systems and pipeline reporting</li><li>Highly organised with strong attention to detail</li><li>Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships internally and externally</li><li>Able to manage multiple workstreams and meet deadlines</li><li>Experience within a project-led, professional services or technical environment would be advantageous</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Broad exposure to commercial strategy and growth activity</li><li>Opportunity to develop into a senior commercial or business development role</li><li>Supportive and collaborative working environment</li><li>Hybrid working and competitive benefits package</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuNjA1ODEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>SEARCH COORDINATOR - PERMANENT - BRISTOL - HYBRID - UP TO £39k</strong></p><p>Robert Half is looking for a permanent Search Coordinator to support our Executive Search team in Bristol, offering hybrid working and up to £39k!</p><p>The Search Coordinator will be supporting a fast-paced, results oriented, retained search/consulting team specialising in the search and placement of executive leaders across a broad range of functional areas and industry sectors. You will be responsible for coordinating executive search activity of the team of Management Directors and supporting the search efforts of the Associates assigned to each search engagement.</p><p><strong>Things to know:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Job Title</strong>: Search Coordinator</li><li><strong>Salary</strong>: £30k - £39k (depending on experience)</li><li><strong>Location</strong>: Bristol (3 days onsite, 2 days working from home)</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Support and project manage all assignments won.</li><li>Act as a professional client liaison, managing diary coordination and appointment booking across complex time zones.</li><li>Intensive diary management for Managing Directors, clients, and candidates throughout assignments.</li><li>Track and coordinate all Business Development meetings for the division.</li><li>Organization of travel for the division.</li><li>Coordinate and arrange all interview activity (phone, video, and in-person).</li><li>Manage in-person meetings end-to-end and bringing all parties together seamlessly.</li><li>Schedule weekly update calls with clients, attend where required, take minutes, and follow up on actions.</li><li>Facilitate verification check and reference processes for candidates.</li><li>Extensive preparation and proofreading of all documentation shared with clients, including candidate profiles, position profiles, proposals, engagement letters, and reports.</li><li>Produce analytical reports, and manage search data throughout the lifecycle of assignments.</li><li>Consolidate and track monthly KPIs for the team.</li><li>Maintain and uphold minimum data standards within the company CRM, ensuring accuracy across the team.</li><li>Create, manage, and maintain documents on shared systems and databases.</li><li>Involvement in projects across the Executive Search function as and when required.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Have a bachelor's degree.</li><li>Have advanced Microsoft Office experience (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)</li><li>Have a strong administrative skill set.</li><li>Be an organised self-starter, with a sense of urgency.</li><li>Be extremely proactive and results oriented.</li><li>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Have the ability to prioritise several tasks.</li><li>Have advanced proof-reading skills and acute attention to detail.</li><li>Be detail-oriented and resourceful with the ability to multi-task.</li><li>Possess the ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment.</li><li>Exhibit leadership ability while maintaining a team approach.</li><li>Be able to efficiently interface and support results-oriented search professionals.</li><li>Able to apply discretion given exposure to confidential projects.</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuNjM0MTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
