<p><strong>Finance Manager | Property Managed Services | Birmingham (Hybrid) | £70,000 - £75,000 </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Robert Half</strong> are working with a <strong>Leading Multinational in the Property and Workplace Services Space</strong>, known for delivering integrated solutions across a global client base. Following an internal promotion, the business is now looking to hire a <strong>Finance Manager</strong> to oversee a portfolio of 20 clients, working closely with operational teams to drive financial performance and commercial insight.</p><p> </p><p>This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on partnering with operational stakeholders and adding value through finance. You'll take ownership of a portfolio of revenue-generating contracts, with responsibility for monitoring margins and driving profitability.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Finance Director, you'll be responsible for:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Managing your own portfolio of clients and providing financial leadership across account and contract activity.</li><li>Delivering monthly management accounts and performance reporting for your portfolio, including Principal Contracting-completing month-end processes, variance analysis, and detailed commentaries.</li><li>Developing a strong understanding of each client's commercial model to ensure accurate billing, cost allocation, and optimal resource utilisation.</li><li>Partnering with Operational Project Managers to support financial decision-making and performance tracking.</li><li>Completing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and integrity.</li><li>Managing costs, budgeting, and billing processes, identifying financial risks and operational opportunities.</li><li>Supporting corporate planning cycles, including budgeting, reforecasting, and financial modelling.</li></ul><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What we're looking for</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with a solid background in management accounting. This role carries significant month-end responsibilities, so recent hands-on experience and a willingness to be detail-oriented during the close process are essential.</li></ul><ul><li>Proven ability to business partner effectively with operational stakeholders.</li></ul><ul><li>Experience working with contract-based environments (e.g. Facilities Management, Waste Management, Security, Cleaning, Catering) is desirable but not essential.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>🤝</strong><strong>Here's what's waiting for you</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>25 days holiday plus bank holidays.</li><li>Hybrid working model - 3 days per week in the office.</li><li>Generous bonus scheme linked to the performance of your client portfolio.</li><li>Private health insurance.</li><li>A clear path for rapid career progression - with a UK finance team of over 200 and regular new client wins, opportunities to grow and step up are frequent.</li><li>Regular team events, including socials and off-sites.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why this role could be your next move</strong></p><p> </p><p>In this role, you'll manage a portfolio of clients and play a key part in driving contract profitability-giving you direct impact on financial performance. You'll gain significant exposure to business partnering with operational teams across the organisation. The company has ambitious growth plans and regularly secures new contracts, which often create fresh opportunities within the finance function. With a strong track record of internal promotion, many of the company's senior finance leaders-including the Finance Director you'll report to-have progressed from similar roles.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNDkyMTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h2 data-end="187" data-start="162"><strong data-end="185" data-start="165">Proposal Manager/Bid Writer</strong></h2><p data-end="340" data-start="188"><strong data-end="199" data-start="188">Salary:</strong> Up to £40,000-£50,000 + excellent benefits<br / data-end="245" data-start="242"> <strong data-start="245" data-end="258">Location:</strong> Flexible/Hybrid (UK-based)<br data-start="285" / data-end="288"> <strong data-end="299" data-start="288">Sector:</strong> Facilities Management / Support Services</p><p data-start="342" data-end="696">We are seeking talented and experienced <strong data-start="384" data-end="404">Proposal Manager/Bid Writers</strong> to take ownership of high-quality, client-focused tender submissions within the Facilities Management (FM) sector. This role will play a critical part in shaping and delivering compelling proposals that clearly demonstrate value, innovation, and strategic alignment with client requirements.</p><p data-start="698" data-end="996">This is a hands-on, end-to-end position that combines bid strategy, content development, stakeholder engagement, and submission oversight. You'll work closely with operational and subject matter experts to develop tailored, persuasive proposals that stand out in competitive tendering environments.</p><h3 data-start="1003" data-end="1031"><strong data-end="1031" data-start="1007">Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul data-start="1032" data-end="2178"><li data-start="1032" data-end="1161"><p data-start="1034" data-end="1161">Manage the full bid lifecycle from early-stage qualification (PQQs, EOIs) to final submission and post-tender clarifications.</p></li><li data-end="1252" data-start="1162"><p data-start="1164" data-end="1252">Lead bid strategy development, win theme creation, and value proposition articulation.</p></li><li data-end="1368" data-start="1253"><p data-start="1255" data-end="1368">Coordinate and facilitate kick-off meetings, storyboarding, and reviews to ensure alignment and accountability.</p></li><li data-end="1458" data-start="1369"><p data-start="1371" data-end="1458">Write and edit clear, benefit-led proposal content tailored to specific client needs.</p></li><li data-end="1585" data-start="1459"><p data-start="1461" data-end="1585">Ensure compliance with submission requirements and maintain high standards of structure, clarity, and visual presentation.</p></li><li data-end="1714" data-start="1586"><p data-start="1588" data-end="1714">Collaborate with commercial, operational, and technical leads to develop innovative and commercially viable delivery models.</p></li><li data-end="1815" data-start="1715"><p data-end="1815" data-start="1717">Maintain and update bid plans, timelines, and stakeholder communications throughout the process.</p></li><li data-start="1816" data-end="1908"><p data-start="1818" data-end="1908">Coach and mentor internal contributors on bid best practice to raise submission quality.</p></li><li data-end="1996" data-start="1909"><p data-start="1911" data-end="1996">Conduct research on clients, competitors, and markets to inform strategic approach.</p></li><li data-end="2089" data-start="1997"><p data-start="1999" data-end="2089">Support the development of presentations and manage Q&A responses under tight deadlines.</p></li><li data-end="2178" data-start="2090"><p data-end="2178" data-start="2092">Lead lessons learned and continuous improvement activity to evolve future submissions.</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="2185" data-end="2215"><strong data-start="2189" data-end="2215">What We're Looking For</strong></h3><ul data-end="2733" data-start="2216"><li data-end="2319" data-start="2216"><p data-end="2319" data-start="2218">Proven experience in bid or proposal management, ideally within the FM or support services sectors.</p></li><li data-start="2320" data-end="2430"><p data-start="2322" data-end="2430">Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills - with the ability to simplify complex information.</p></li><li data-end="2536" data-start="2431"><p data-end="2536" data-start="2433">Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects concurrently.</p></li><li data-end="2617" data-start="2537"><p data-start="2539" data-end="2617">Comfortable leading cross-functional teams and engaging senior stakeholders.</p></li><li data-end="2733" data-start="2618"><p data-end="2733" data-start="2620">Collaborative and assertive - able to influence and motivate others in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="3214" data-end="3230"><strong data-start="3218" data-end="3230">Benefits</strong></h3><ul data-start="3231" data-end="3484"><li data-start="3231" data-end="3267"><p data-start="3233" data-end="3267">Competitive salary up to £65,000</p></li><li data-start="3268" data-end="3371"><p data-end="3371" data-start="3270">Excellent benefits package (includes pension, private health, paid leave, and other flexible perks)</p></li><li data-end="3424" data-start="3372"><p data-start="3374" data-end="3424">Supportive and forward-thinking work environment</p></li><li data-start="3425" data-end="3484"><p data-start="3427" data-end="3484">Opportunity to shape and influence strategic bid outcomes</p></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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuODE3NTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half have partnered exclusively with an SME in the Staffordshire area to recruit an IT Support Engineer on a Fixed Term basis.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><br />The IT Support Technician is responsible for providing IT support to the business, offering IT solutions and building relationships with employees, partners and suppliers:<br /><br /></p><ul><li>Support the training of staff to adopt and maximise the use of IT systems</li><li>Support the delivery of 1st/2nd Line Support</li><li>Assist with the IT aspects of office moves, onboarding new suppliers and systems</li><li>MS Teams and SharePoint housekeeping - maintenance, reviews and archive</li><li>Manage 3rd party software - comms, licences, etc. </li><li>Monitor, respond and manage the IT mailbox</li><li>Create and maintain the IT licence register </li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Commercial experience supporting Office 365, SharePoint, Teams and IT security packages</li><li>Experience supporting and managing Microsoft Teams in a large organisation</li><li>At least 2 years of IT Support, including 1st/2nd line experience</li><li>Knowledge of server maintenance and/or network management</li><li>Demonstrable experience delivering a high level of customer service</li><li>Experience working with 3rd parties and 3rd party delivered services</li></ul><p> </p><p>£25,000-£28,500 + hybrid working on offer. <br /><br />A vehicle is required to get to site due to my client's location. <br /><br /><br /></p><p> </p><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/Um9yeS5LaXJrbWFuLjY0MzQ2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>At Robert Half, we're excited to partner with a fast growing, long standing client of ours in their search for a sharp <strong>Administrator </strong>with a passion for Finance - someone who thrives on precision, analysis, and impactful finance work. Established in 2007, out client has seen a huge amount of growth and has expanded their offering to over 20,000 clients across the UK.</p><p><strong>🔍 Your New Role - At a Glance</strong></p><p>You'll be the go-to person for ensuring flawless finance agreements and smooth customer payouts-keeping everything compliant and accurate. Plus, you'll deliver real-time sales reporting and analytical insights to senior management to help guide strategic decisions.</p><p><strong>🎯 What You'll Do</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Process with Precision</strong></li><ul><li>Review and verify finance agreements and documentation before payouts.</li><li>Conduct verification calls and maintain CRM entries.</li><li>Prepare and file agreement and broker payout packs.</li></ul><li><strong>Insightful Reporting & Analysis</strong></li><ul><li>Record sales data and deliver real-time dashboards to management.</li><li>Monitor commission schemes and reconcile income discrepancies.</li><li>Perform analyses to shape sales strategies and support reconciliations.</li></ul><li><strong>Full Finance Support</strong></li><ul><li>Manage supplier setups, invoice processing in Xero, and supplier payments.</li><li>Handle expense reviews and assist in collections on aged debts.</li><li>Support timely billing and statements alongside the sales team.</li></ul><li><strong>Improve Processes & Team Collaboration</strong></li><ul><li>Participate in internal meetings-offering insights on financial trends.</li><li>Help streamline documentation, internal controls, and processes.</li></ul></ul><p><strong>✅ Who You Are</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Must-haves:</strong></li><ul><li>Experience in administrative roles, ideally within a commercial company</li><li>Proven ability to analyse and report sales data</li><li>Comfortable with CRMs, Excel, and financial software</li></ul><li><strong>Nice to have:</strong></li><ul><li>Familiarity with financial services or Xero</li></ul><li><strong>Your professional DNA:</strong></li><ul><li>Utmost attention to detail and strong numerical skills</li><li>Organised, efficient, and excellent communication</li><li>Collaborative, process-driven, and energised by fast-paced environments</li></ul></ul><p><strong>🌟 What's in It for You</strong></p><ul><li>Join a small, dynamic finance team-working closely with Board-level colleagues</li><li>Real responsibility from day one, with room to grow as the business expands </li><li>Comprehensive benefits package-including learning support and a rewarding bonus scheme</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/a2F0eS5iYXJ0bGV0dC4wMTQ2NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are working with a rapidly scaling organisation who are seeking an experienced <strong>Bid Writer</strong> to join its growing Business Development team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated professional to play a key role in supporting the company's continued growth through the creation of high-quality, compelling bid and tender submissions.</p><p>This is a permanent hybrid role, with 2 days in office near Bicester, with occasional travel to client sites. The position is paying £35,000 - £40,000 DOE.</p><p><strong>Role Overview:</strong></p><p><br /> Reporting to the Head of Business Development, the successful candidate will be responsible for producing persuasive and professionally written responses to pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs), invitations to tender (ITTs), and other procurement documents. Working closely with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts, the Bid Writer will ensure consistency, clarity, and alignment with the organisation's brand, tone, and service offering.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Researching, drafting, and editing high-quality content for bid and tender submissions, presentations, and marketing collateral</li><li>Collaborating with colleagues across the business to gather relevant information and insights for submissions</li><li>Ensuring timely completion of bid documentation with effective version control and document management</li><li>Proofreading and editing content to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance with client requirements</li><li>Maintaining and updating a bid content library, identifying opportunities for content improvement</li><li>Reviewing feedback to drive continuous improvement of proposals and related materials</li><li>Building strong internal relationships to develop and improve technical and operational content</li><li>Staying informed of industry trends, procurement practices, and legislative updates to strengthen submission quality</li></ul><p><strong>Person Specification:</strong></p><ul><li>Exceptional written English with strong editing and proofreading skills</li><li>Demonstrable experience writing successful tender responses, preferably within regulated or public sector environments</li><li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret tender requirements and craft structured, compelling responses</li><li>Knowledge of bid best practice - APMP accreditation or training is desirable</li><li>Detail-oriented, organised, and able to manage multiple deadlines under pressure</li><li>Experience of bid writing for both public and private sector</li><li>Confident in collaborating with stakeholders across various functions and levels</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office packages</li><li>Commercially aware and quality-driven</li><li>A flexible and proactive team player</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Degree or relevant qualification - desirable</li><li>APMP Certification - desirable</li><li>Full UK driving licence - essential</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/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuNzAzODEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p> </p><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Bid Coordinator<br /><strong>Location:</strong> Birmingham, UK<br /><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-time</p><p><strong>About Us</strong><br />A global leader specializing in the creative design and construction of themed attractions, immersive environments, and live entertainment experiences. From ideation to execution, the in-house teams deliver award-winning solutions for some of the most well-known brands worldwide.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong><br />Seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented professional to fulfill the role of Bid Coordinator. The position involves managing the bid process from start to finish, ensuring all proposals are technically precise, visually on-brand, and strategically crafted to win high-value creative and construction projects internationally.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee the bid lifecycle, from identifying opportunities to submission.</li><li>Interpret procurement documents (RFPs, RFIs, ITTs) and ensure compliance with technical requirements.</li><li>Collaborate with various teams, including design, project management, estimating, and leadership, for input.</li><li>Prepare and format documentation, such as methodologies, technical summaries, and capability statements.</li><li>Maintain an organized library of bid materials, CVs, and case studies.</li><li>Integrate cost breakdowns and delivery schedules in collaboration with the commercial team.</li><li>Ensure deadlines are met with high-quality, client-specific submissions.</li><li>Participate in post-bid reviews and assessments for continuous improvement.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>At least two years of experience in bid coordination, preferably in construction, creative industries, or technical design/build sectors.</li><li>Clear understanding of procurement processes (e.g., RFP, RFQ, ITT) for public and private sectors.</li><li>Excellent written communication skills with attention to technical detail and formatting accuracy.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel; experience with Adobe InDesign is highly advantageous.</li><li>Ability to interpret design scopes, technical drawings, and related project documentation.</li><li>Strong organizational and multitasking capabilities in high-pressure situations.</li></ul><p><strong>What's Offered</strong></p><ul><li>A creative, collaborative work environment within a globally recognized organization.</li><li>Opportunities to contribute to high-profile, international projects.</li><li>Competitive remuneration and potential for career advancement.</li><li>A dynamic studio culture with a team of dedicated professionals.</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/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuMTcxODkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are partnering with a well-established business based in Cradley Heath, to recruit for a highly organised and proactive administrator to join their team. This role is essential in ensuring all products are accompanied by the correct certification and documentation, as well as maintaining excellent communication with customers. </p><p><strong>Key duties:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and maintain product certification, including certificates of origin and additional documentation such as dossiers and product logs</li><li>File and organise all documentation accurately and efficiently</li><li>Liaise directly with customer to provide documentation and respond to queries</li></ul><p><strong>You will have:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong administrative skills with attention to detail</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Previous experience in a similar role is desirable</li></ul><p>This is a temporary to permanent role and you must be available to start as soon as possible.</p><p>Working hours are 5 days per week, office based and preferably in line with warehouse working hours (7:30 - 3:30). however flexibility is available,</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/SmVzc2ljYS5NdXNncmF2ZS4yODE0NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
