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17602 Business Development Manager (x2) South and Midlands, home based £35k pa

Our client is an organisation that provides training services for people with long term health conditions. Most of their business comes through contracts with the NHS.  They need two business developers one to cover Kent to Cornwall; one for the W & E Midlands.  Both roles will require a lot of travel and some overnight stays.  This is more of a career development role so if it does not suit you, perhaps you know of someone who would be interested.  Interested candidates should complete the attached Skills Matrix return it with their current CV.  Deadline cob Wednesday 9 June.

Skils matrix download here (word doc)

Contact: john.wilson@russam-gms.co.uk

17592 Operations Manager Newcastle & Liege 3 to 6 months 4/5 days per week

Our client is a developer and manufacturer of medical diagnostic kits with operations in UK and Belgium with strong export sales including USA.  They have an immediate need for an experienced operations professional. The assignment will probably require a couple of days a week in each location. If interested, please complete the Skills Matrix and return it with your current CV.  DR £350 + exp.  Deadline cob Wednesday 9 June.

Skils matrix download here (word doc)

Contact: john.wilson@russam-gms.co.uk

12/7589 Charity Chief Executive, Based London and Kent, *permanent opportunity c.£100K

An exciting opportunity for a new Chief Executive has arisen with one of our charity clients; an organisation that provides a range of education, training and employment services that meet the needs of people who have a particular type of disability. It works to remove barriers to personal fulfilment and social inclusion. For almost 200 years the organisation has served people with devotion and care. It now requires a first class Chief Executive to build on this legacy.

This is an interesting time for the organisation: the adult support and community services are growing across London whilst at the same time funding frameworks are changing and many organisations are working smarter by working together. Your in-tray will be full, but near the top of that list will be diversifying income streams, driving up quality and raising the profile. With a turnover of nearly £9m and a staff of nearly 300 across 4 sites you will be experienced at managing big numbers.

In order to be considered for this role, you will be an experienced CEO or senior divisional director of an organisation of comparable size within the public, not for profit or education sector. You will also have a demonstrable track record of:

• developing an organisation’s culture that delivers high standards of service provision, ideally in the field of disability
• negotiating effectively with a wide range of statutory and non-statutory organisations
• of successfully identifying and pursuing opportunities for growth and organisational development
• developing partnerships and collaborative relationships with other organisations

If you think this might be for you, in the first instance please send your current CV and a covering note indentifying how you meet the criteria above to ian.joseph@russam-gms.co.uk and emma.kynoch@russam-gms.co.uk no later than noon on Monday 7th June.

Long-listed candidates will be asked to attend an interview with Russam GMS on 9th and 10th June and will of course be briefed before the interview with further details about the role and the client – it would be helpful to if you are available on either or both these dates.


47443 Interim Commercial Director - Location North West England - £475 per day

Our client in the alcoholic beverages trade may require an Interim Commercial Director in couple of weeks time.

We are looking for someone who has an FMCG background, who has sold at the top level to the major supermarket groups and who has experience of private label supply. Also preferred requirements include a knowledge of the off trade and some international experience.

If you fit all these requirements, then please send your latest CV and six supporting statements to Peter Dunkerley.

Contact peter.dunkerley@russam-gms.co.uk


47445 Permanent Retailer Brand Development Manager Required - Location North West England Basic £37,500 with OTE at £45k+ plus benefits

Our client, in the alcoholic beverages trade still requires a Permanent Retailer Brand Development Manager to work within the marketing department but liaising with sales personnel and with key retail customers. The main purpose is to drive the commercial development of their business with project management around the products responding to briefs from retailers and internal customers including R & D, buying, packaging, legal and operations.

Must have experience in FMCG retail brand development ideally within beverages with evidence of working with the key multiples. Project management across the marketing spectrum with a good commercial acumen and a team influencing approach.

You may know someone who is at an early stage in their marketing career perhaps currently operating in the North West.

Contact peter.dunkerley@russam-gms.co.uk

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