Job Title: :Senior Relationship Manager Location :- Birmingham Salary Range :- £55,000 to £86,000 plus benefits. Our client, a market leading life and pensions provider, require a Senior Relationship Manager to join their Outsource Management team on a permanent basis in Birmingham. The salary range is £55,000 to £86,000 plus benefits. The purpose of the role is to manage the strategic and operational relationship between the company and it's outsourced service providers (OSPs); to manage the contractual and commercial arrangements; to engage with stakeholders across the business and to manage and deliver major strategic initiatives and programmes of work. Educated to degree level (or evidence of similar capability), the successful candidate will be highly energised, proactive and forward thinking mentally with strong financial management and analysis skills, proven ability to manage significant budgets and achieve cost reduction targets. You will have excellent risk and relationship management skills demonstrable at all levels and have a strong knowledge of Legal framework relating to Life and Pensions companies. Experience of management of significant projects and understanding of the sourcing lifecycle. The Senior Relationship Manager will be responsible for 2-3 direct reports, therefore, experience of leading and motivating staff will be important. Experience of working within Life and Pensions is highly desirable. This is an excellent opportunity to join a market leading company for a challenging and rewarding career. Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required: * Strong financial management and analysis skills. * Proven ability to manage significant budgets and achieve cost reduction targets. * Excellent relationship management skills, demonstrable at all levels. * Demonstrable contract and third party management skills, combined with strong knowledge and experience of service level and performance management. * Strong knowledge of the Regulatory and Legal framework relating to Life and Pensions companies, in addition to the regulatory environment surrounding outsourced arrangements. * Strong risk management skills. * Experience in the definition and implementation of operational third party governance models and frameworks. * Strong Project Management skills and demonstrable experience in the management of significant projects. * Strong presentation skill. * Knowledge of trends and developments in the outsourcing field For further information please contact Remy Kingsley on remy.kingsley@closeresource.com

Channel Manager - Laptops

• Channel Manager - Laptops Global Distributor UK Based - Thames Valley £45K - £65K Basic + Bonus + Car Allowance This company is one of the world's largest distributor of wireless devices, computer hardware and mobile handsets, with a turnover in excess of £20 billion. The Role The objective of this position is to head up the channel for laptops within the UK - one of the largest growth areas for the company in 2008. The main focus of this position will be to build strong and profitable relationships with the key clients in the channel including all Tier 1 and Tier 2 network operators, mobile operators, MVNOs, and mobile retailers in the UK. Key Responsibilities * Responsible for driving laptop sales through the channel at Senior Management and Director Level within existing clients * Strong emphasis on Business Development within existing clients as well as opening up new opportunities and revenue streams * Man management responsibility for 2 National Account Managers as well as a virtual team Required Experience * Knowledge and experience of the mobile and telecoms industry within the UK * Knowledge of the mobile retail channel and basic level IT * Proven success and track record within B2Cand B2B sales * Experience of Channel Sales would be an advantage * Strong negotiation skills * Previous Man management experience * Excellent account management and new business development capabilities * A thorough network within the channel and target markets * Confident and effective communicator at all levels If you are interested in this opportunity, please email your CV to adele@bigpondsolutions.com or call Adele Hanrahan on 0121 712 7204

Marketing Services Executive

• Job Type: Permanent Location: Chelmsford Salary: Competitive + benefits Start Date: ASAP Duration: N/A Reference: 143099-1335_232514

Britvic produces some of the world's best known soft drinks, including Pepsi, Tango and Robinsons, and we are currently looking for Marketing Services Executives to develop a diverse range of marketing initiatives that will make our brands even more popular. As a Marketing Services Executive, you will plan the development, procurement and timely delivery of print and premium materials, developing viable packaging design and artwork that will offer the greatest value to Britvic and our renowned brands. This is a fantastic chance for a talented project coordinator to deliver imaginative solutions that will enhance the Britvic brand and confirm our leadership in the UK FMCG market. Britvic At Britvic, we offer exceptional careers to people with exceptional talent. From Pepsi to Tango, J2O to Robinsons, Britvic's brands have all become truly household names. We are already firmly established as one of the leading players in the UK FMCG market and with our increasing international presence, this makes it an exciting time to join Britvic. As a Marketing Services Executive your main responsibilities will involve: * Developing high quality marketing material briefs on time and within budget * Working with creative agencies to develop imaginative POS and premiums * Managing supplier and agency relationships, and conducting performance reviews * Ensuring all project developments comply with creative guidelines and are approved by management * Maintaining a catalogue of products and minimising stock excess through imaginative supply chain solutions As a Marketing Services Executive your skills and qualifications will ideally include: * Considerable commercial experience in sourcing marketing materials, working with either an agency or clients * Account / supplier relationship management experience * Exposure to artwork, print and premiums creation * Excellent project management skills and a demonstrated ability to lead the development of creative solutions from briefs What we will be looking for in you: Taking a creative and imaginative approach to problems and solutions, as a Marketing Services Executive with Britvic you will need to be a process driven individual who is able to suggest and implement efficient procedures using strong planning, organisation and time management skills.

Administration Supervisor

• Job Type: Permanent Location: Bradford, Yorkshire Salary: Excellent plus Benefits Start Date: ASAP Duration: Perm Reference: 187628-CP-ER-AS-010901

Our Employee Relations team provide objective and pragmatic advice and support to Line Managers and colleagues to help to find the most effective resolution to everyday and unusual situations. No two cases are ever the same and there is rarely an easy solution. You will be responsible for the day to day supervision of the administration team covering primarily appeals, grievances, long term sickness management, age discrimination and union relations. There is an opportunity to improve the overall processes of case management and service provision through resource allocation, prioritisation of cases, invoice and order controls and escalation of priority cases. This role will also oversee the introduction and operation of the new Helpline. You will need to have previous experience in managing a team of administrators and also be able to work in a fast paced environment. Key skills required to be successful in this role include strong communication skills to all levels within the business, attention to detail, discipline, organisation and planning proficiency and Microsoft Office. An HR background and/or knowledge of the disciplinary and ER issues are essential. If you are interested in facing a new challenge gaining invaluable experience and insight that you can take with you on the next step of the career ladder and have the skills to support our team on an interim basis then we want to hear from you.

Finance Assistant

• Job Type: Part-time Location: Bradley Stoke Salary: £13,519 - £14,870 pa Start Date: ASAP Duration: P/T Reference: 185867-4685573933002

• Based at Head Office - Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre Salary is pro rata to hours worked - 22.5 hours per week Please quote reference LT0050/190 You will work on purchase ledger duties, processing invoices, dealing with suppliers' enquiries and helping with month end reconciliations. You will provide general financial and administrative support to the Finance section. You must have experience of working in an accounts department and of using an accounts system. In addition, you will be able to work methodically with excellent attention to detail and be able to use your own initiative. For an informal discussion, please contact Janice Green in the Finance Team on 01454 866875. Closing date: 3 February 2009. No Recruitment Agencies or Media Agencies. Please telephone us on 01454 866873 or log on to sgleisure.org/jobs for full details and an application form. We offer an attractive benefits package, including up to 29 days annual leave, free use of leisure facilities, subsidised café prices, free uniform, final salary pension scheme and free quality training and career development.