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We are seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental Consultant to deliver high-quality... We are seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental Consultant to deliver high-quality consultancy services across a diverse UK and international client base.This home-based role involves travel, working across multiple sectors on both long-term programmes and shorter consultancy assignments, providing practical, high-impact HSE solutions.Key Responsibilities Deliver EHS consultancy projects through to successful completionBuild and maintain strong client relationshipsWork closely with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadershipDevelop tailored solutions aligned to client EHS objectivesSupport business development through proposals and client engagementContribute to improving internal processes and service delivery  About You Strong communication and influencing skills, including at senior levelProven track record of improving EHS performanceExcellent project management and stakeholder engagement skillsAbility to deliver practical, client-focused solutionsFull UK driving licence Qualifications & Experience Background in EHS consultancy or professional servicesIOSH / MIIRSM membership (with CPD)Practitioner-level IEMA membershipISO 14001 & ISO 45001 experience (multi-site)Experience with audits, risk assessments, and fire risk assessmentsAuditing qualifications (Lead Auditor desirable) PR/029208Emily.swindlehurst@shirleyparsons.com | 07773978494

Ahead PartnershipBusiness Development Manager - Job Description About usSince 2004, Ahead Partnershi... Ahead PartnershipBusiness Development Manager - Job Description About usSince 2004, Ahead Partnership has partnered with leading employers across the UK to ensure young people can fulfil their potential, regardless of background. We create bespoke careers and skills programmes with employers that help young people to find a successful future in key sectors of the economy.   We are passionate about the role that employers have in nurturing future talent. Our work focuses on improving social mobility, removing barriers and supporting greater diversity and inclusivity within the future workplace.  We lead the way in developing professional, tailored programmes of careers and skills engagement with employers that open up opportunities to young people. Our programmes not only support young people by developing their understanding of careers and building confidence and skills, they also help employers to tackle skills shortages by strengthening the talent pipeline - a win/win outcome for everyone involved.   We are a values-led consultancy without shareholders or investors and reinvest all our surpluses in furthering our mission and maximising our social impact.   About our teamWe are a team in every sense and because we all pull together, our working environment is very supportive. Our culture is non-hierarchical and each member of our committed team is individually empowered to be an agent of positive change.  The nature of our work is always changing, and we all thrive on this. There’s never a dull day at Ahead Partnership and every member of our team is responsive and flexible, eager to develop new skills, experience and ideas.  Ahead Partnership Values and CultureWe have built a team of committed and passionate individuals who live our values and culture:   Change: We inspire change and embrace challenges in the way we develop and deliver our ideas. We learn from experience and foster an environment where new ideas are celebrated and encouraged.  Passion: We are passionate and positive about all our work. We take pride in what we do, responsibility for what we achieve and are always proactive in our approach.  Individuality: We recognise individual strengths and support everyone we work with. We celebrate differences and show kindness in all situations.  Partnership: We succeed as one team. We are collaborative and respectful to create a culture of trust, where sharing and learning is easy and people can thrive About the job roleThe challenges we address are often too big for any one organisation. We build partnerships with purpose that deliver lasting impact. This role will be key to growing our impact with new partners and ultimately the impact we have on young people and the employers we work with.The Business Development Manager will work closely with our broader growth and marketing teams to create new partnerships with like-minded organisations who are ambitious in their efforts to drive the social of young people.Reporting to the Commercial Director, this role is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-paced team. Our ideal candidate will have experience in a B2B context, be proactive and commercially minded. Importantly, they will champion our vision of a society where a young person’s potential isn’t limited by their background.The key responsibilities of the role will include:Business Development Supporting the wider growth plans of the business through identifying and developing growth opportunities and winning new work.Lead generation and qualification, scoping and converting new opportunities that arise from marketing campaigns, networking, events, tenders and partners.Identify emerging market opportunities across the private and public sector.Track trends and developments around social value to shape our propositions.Maintain accurate and up-to-date CRM records. We use Dynamics and HubSpot. Proposal and Bid Management Lead the creation of high-quality proposals.Co-ordinate the wider team to develop accurate scoping and pricing.Understand client challenges and translate them into bespoke solutions that develop strong and long-term partnerships.Identify, sign up to and manage opportunity identification through appropriate tender portals.Set up and maintain a bid/proposals filing system.Set up and lead the proposal debrief process with both successful and unsuccessful bids and proposals, ensuring learnings and trends are identified, communicated and acted upon going forwards. Marketing and Reputation Support Collaborate closely with Marketing in the identification and conversion of leads generated from marketing campaigns.Work with the marketing team to create case studies and thought leadership content.Attend and represent the organisation at events and conferences, providing regular feedback to the wider team. General Competitor benchmarking – contribute to the growth, marketing, creative and delivery teams’ knowledge of competitors and help with the competitive differentiation of our offer on a client-by-client basis.Champion and advocate for a holistic approach to the assessment and consideration of macro-economic factors and market forces analysis.Work alongside growth and delivery teams to better understand targets, how to defend and build client programmes and better understand client relationship dynamics.Undertake any other duties as requested and commensurate with the post. Housekeeping Working hours – a standard full-time week is 37.5 hours.The role is based in Leeds, however, there could be travel across the UK. This could include overnight stays as required (with reasonable notice provided). Unsociable hours may be required.There is a requirement to be in the office a minimum of 2-3 days per week. Beyond this, flexible working and other arrangements are happily considered.  As we work with young people, all staff are required to undertake a Criminal Record Bureau/DBS check upon joining, and the checks are repeated throughout your employment. Skills, Experience and AttributesEssential Proven experience (around 2-3 years) in business development or account management.Excellent relationship building and stakeholder engagement skills.Strong written communication with an ability to produce compelling proposals and pitches.Commercially astute, with experience negotiating deals.Able to work independently, prioritise workload and drive results.Able to think outside the box, develop ideas and create clarity from ambiguity.Confident presenting to senior leaders and external audiences. Desirable Experience in a consultancy or client facing organisation.Experience in B2B Business development.Familiarity with CRM platforms (e.g. MS CRM Dynamics and HubSpot).Experience supporting marketing or thought leadership activities.Strong understanding of social value/ESG. If you are interested in this role but don’t meet every requirement, don’t let that put you off. We’re interested in potential, attitude and willingness to learn just as much as experience.Our vision is a society where a young person’s potential isn’t limited by their background. That means we recognise the importance of our team reflecting the communities we serve, so we welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds for this role.Application ProcessIf you are interested in applying for this role, please submit a CV and covering letter (1-2 pages max) to recruitment@aheadpartnership.org.uk. If your application is put through to the next stage, you will be invited to an in-person interview where you will be set an assessment that will be shared with you in advance of your interview.  INDHS Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.

Consultant – International Development & Franchising (Foodservice) Location: Remote (France-base... Consultant – International Development & Franchising (Foodservice) Location: Remote (France-based) with travel across France, Benelux, and SwitzerlandEmployment Type: Full-timeLanguages: English and French fluency  Our client is a premier, European-based strategic advisory firm that serves as the bridge between global restaurant brands and private equity groups. They specialize in the high-level execution of international expansion and franchising strategies for some of the world’s most recognized hospitality names.We are seeking a commercially-driven professional to lead business development initiatives across France, Benelux, and French Switzerland. This is a sophisticated, "consultative selling" role that goes beyond traditional sales—it is about finding the right long-term partners for global brands. THE ROLEReporting to the Head of International Development, you will lead the charge in identifying and securing franchise and Joint Venture (JV) partners. You will manage the entire lifecycle of a deal, from initial lead generation to the final agreement signature.Key Responsibilities: Strategic Lead Generation: Identify and activate discussions with high-net-worth operators, investment groups, and potential franchise partners.Deal Progression: Lead prospects through a rigorous qualification and discovery process, conducting professional brand presentations and managing complex negotiations.Market Intelligence: Conduct deep-dive research to identify companies that match specific client target profiles.Market Presence: Act as a front-facing expert at key industry networking events and exhibitions (e.g., Franchise Expo Paris) to drive brand visibility.Relationship Management: Cultivate strong ties between international brands and local operators, ensuring seamless communication and reporting.  EXPERIENCE & SKILLS Industry Background: Proven experience in Business Development or Sales within the restaurant or franchising sectors is essential.C-Suite Fluency: You must be comfortable interacting with and presenting to C-level professionals, institutional investors, and business owners.Communication: Exceptional oral and written skills in both English and French are mandatory. Additional European languages are a significant advantage.Autonomous Mindset: As this is a remote-first role, you must be highly organized, proactive, and capable of working independently while maintaining a high-performance pipeline.Passion: A genuine, deep-seated passion for the foodservice and hospitality industry.  WHY JOIN THIS FIRM? Global Exposure: Work with some of the most iconic and high-growth restaurant brands in the world.Elite Networking: Build a powerful professional network within the global Private Equity and hospitality investment space.Flexibility: Enjoy a remote-first working environment with the support of a multi-national team of experts.Progression: Structured, performance-based career growth within a top-tier advisory firm.Package: Competitive compensation including a base monthly retainer and a performance-based incentive scheme.  If you are a high-performing business development professional with a strategic mind and a love for the food industry, apply today. Sent you CV to beatrice@corecruitment.com