About us Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals and over 600 staff based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client. We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 6th best law firm to work at in 2026. With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the...

Procurement Director, Maidstone, Kent Lead Strategic Procurement. Drive Commercial Value. Shape the Future. BJF Group is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Procurement Director to lead our Procurement and Supply Chain function. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for developing and delivering procurement strategies that maximise value, drive efficiencies, strengthen supplier partnerships, and support sustainable business growth. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a high-performing Procurement and Supply Chain team. Deliver strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationship programmes. Negotiate commercial agreements and contracts that optimise value and mitigate risk. Drive innovation and digital transformation, including the use of Power BI and procurement analytics. Oversee procurement, logistics, inventory management, and supply chain performance. Champion continuous improvement, sustainability, and best...

Corporate Finance Director Kent/Sussex £120,000 + Benefits I am currently working with a rapidly expanding accountancy practice who as a result of several acquisitions are now looking to recruit a Corporate Finance Director to lead their advisory function across the South East. The individual will ideally be based from Kent or Sussex but there is flexibility around this. This role will involve leading on transactions with a typical deal size of 10-20M across a full range of clients. The ability to grow and develop a team is essential as the successful individual will have the opportunity to build an advisory function across the South for a national practice. The ideal individual will currently be operating within an advisory function, ideally in a professional services environment and have experience of business development and generating new leads. This opportunity offers a genuine fast track route to a Partner role within 18- 24 months. To discuss please...

Take the lead on complex HR advisory work, build trusted senior client relationships and help shape the continued growth of a developing HR service. Senior People Partner - HR Advisory Canterbury, Kent Salary £65,000-£78,000, depending on experience Full Time, Permanent Onsite, with client visits as required Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.30pm As our client's HR Advisory service continues to grow, they are looking for a Senior People Partner to lead complex advisory work, build trusted retained client relationships and support the continued development of the service. You will advise a varied client base across retained, PAYG, project and wider advisory work, balancing technical HR expertise with practical judgement, commercial awareness and clear client communication. The role will suit someone who is confident advising business owners, Boards, Directors and senior leaders, and able to help clients manage complex people matters safely,...

Senior Finance Officer Tunbridge Wells £50,000 - £60,000 per annum Hours: 8.30am - 5.30pm Monday - Friday (1 day hybrid working policy) Benefits: 25days holiday + BH, increasing with length of service, Pension, Group Life Assurance, Group Income Protection, Private Medical Insurance, Healthcash Plan, Parking, Social/Team events Our client, a dynamic player in the construction based sector, is seeking a Senior Finance Officer to join their growing team. This vital role will support the Finance Director and oversee the day-to-day operations of the finance function, ensuring the department runs efficiently and effectively, managing a team of 3. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess a strong finance background, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact! Key Responsibilities; Finance Operations: Oversee daily financial operations, including sales and purchase ledger, fixed asset register, cash...

Senior Finance Officer Tunbridge Wells 50,000 - 60,000 per annum Hours: 8.30am - 5.30pm Monday - Friday (1 day hybrid working policy) Benefits: 25days holiday + BH, increasing with length of service, Pension, Group Life Assurance, Group Income Protection, Private Medical Insurance, Healthcash Plan, Parking, Social/Team events Our client, a dynamic player in the construction based sector, is seeking a Senior Finance Officer to join their growing team. This vital role will support the Finance Director and oversee the day-to-day operations of the finance function, ensuring the department runs efficiently and effectively, managing a team of 3. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess a strong finance background, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact! Key Responsibilities; Finance Operations: Oversee daily financial operations, including sales and purchase ledger, fixed asset register, cash management, and...

Our Client Our client is a unique charitable organisation with a rich heritage, strong community presence and an ambitious vision for the future. Through its work across the arts, culture and public engagement sectors, it delivers lasting social impact. Following the award of a grant to support strategic development, the organisation is seeking a commercially minded finance leader who has a wealth of knowledge in investments, to provide Board-level advice, strengthen financial sustainability and support the next stage of its evolution. The Role This consultancy-style Fractional CFO role will work closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees to provide strategic financial leadership and insight. Focusing on long-term sustainability rather than day-to-day operations, you will assess the organisation's current financial position, develop practical recommendations, strengthen financial governance, and establish robust frameworks to support future growth, resilience and impact....

Technical Coordinator Salary: Up to 60,000 (Depending on experience) Location: Canterbury Permanent Full-Time at site We are seeking an experienced Technical Coordinator with a background in civil engineering, housebuilding, property development or construction to join a successful housing developer based on the outskirts of Canterbury. This is a technical role supporting residential and mixed-use development projects, working closely with the Technical Director from initial land acquisition and technical due diligence through planning, design, infrastructure delivery and completion. Key Responsibilities Lead technical and engineering due diligence for potential land acquisitions, identifying development constraints, risks and abnormal costs. Coordinate civil engineering, highways, drainage, utilities and other technical disciplines throughout the development process. Manage external consultants and coordinate technical information, drawings and reports to...

Health, Safety and Environment Lead Dartford with travel across the EMEA Region 80,000 - 100,000 + 10% Bonus and Excellent Benefits Would you like to join a global pharmaceutical manufacturing business in a newly created leadership role where you can shape standards across a growing regional operation? We are supporting a global pharmaceutical manufacturing business in the appointment of a HSE Lead to provide strategic leadership and technical authority across its EMEA manufacturing sites and laboratories. This is a newly created position, established to bring greater consistency to HSE standards, reporting and performance across a number of sites, including newly acquired operations with different cultures, processes and manufacturing environments. You will work closely with Site Leaders, Operations, Engineering and Maintenance teams to understand the risks and challenges within each environment, while also providing oversight across specialist laboratories supporting...

Job Title : Standards & Technical Governance Manager Location: South East Coast Salary: Circa £75K + Excellent Benefits (Bonus, Shares, Pension, Travel Benefits/Schemes, Perks) Role Type: Permanent; Monday M-F; Days Only Tired of just applying standards but never truly influencing them? What if you could shape how safety, compliance, and technical standards are defined across a major international engineering business. Why this role might be worth a conversation: If you re currently frustrated by regulations that don t match reality, or limited to applying standards rather than shaping them, this opportunity offers a chance to take proactively leadership within a complex safety critical environment that has a variety of innovation programmes and new regulatory landscapes to maneuver. Here, your decisions will directly influence safety, risk, and operations at scale for now and the future. What you ll get: - Real influence: shape technical and safety decisions...

Job Title: Head of Culture, Leisure and Economic Growth Location: Canterbury Salary: From £70,502.50 per annum (plus £4,979 car allowance) Job type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 Hours per week Closing Date: 13 September 2026 Canterbury City Council is looking for a new Head of Culture, Leisure and Economic Growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to join Canterbury City Council in a leadership role, managing our exciting and diverse Culture, Leisure and Economic Growth service. You will work closely with the Director of Place to deliver services and projects that are extremely visible across the Canterbury district, often bringing public recognition for the incredible difference they make to those we serve in and around Canterbury. Recently, this has included royal visits, prestigious awards and a series of wonderful cultural events. What's in it for you? Salary & Allowances: Starting salary of £70,502.50 plus a £4,979 annual car allowance....

Senior Structural Engineer/Associate Canterbury, Kent 55k- 75k Interested to find out more about working for this innovative 70 strong design led structural design practice? The role could be at a senior structural engineer level as a hands on project running designer, or for an Associate to be involved in taking a lead role in the growth and development of their new, small office in Canterbury. You would need to be an experienced all round buildings designer, and ideally you will be MIStructE or MICE qualified. The longer term plan is for this office to become around 10 staff. The Director and office space are already in place. This is a design led practice with exciting and challenging architecturally led work, a focus on sustainability and a "thinking outside the box" approach. You should be keen to work on a variety of projects, often award-winning, ranging from small to large scale in all areas of new build and refurb. There is a high proportion of Chartered...

Principal Scientist x 2 Immediate Opportunities Available! Up to £60,000 p.a. + Benefits Sandwich, Kent Hybrid Working Permanent Full Time Scientific Leadership Drug Development CRO Biotechnology Pharmaceutical Research Ready to take the lead on innovative research programmes and influence scientific strategy at a senior level? An exciting opportunity has arisen for two experienced Principal Scientists to join a leading scientific research organisation during a period of growth and innovation. This is an ideal opportunity for accomplished scientists seeking a position that combines strategic influence, technical expertise and team leadership whilst remaining hands-on with cutting-edge science. You'll play a key role in shaping research programmes, developing scientific talent, supporting client partnerships and driving scientific excellence across the organisation. Essential Requirements PhD or equivalent industry experience in a relevant scientific...

Joinery Estimator Bespoke Joinery & Cabinet Making Location: Canterbury area, Kent Salary: Up to £50,000 depending on experience Full-time, permanent Benefits package Westin Par Recruitment Experts are recruiting for an experienced Joinery Estimator to join an established bespoke joinery and manufacturing business in the Canterbury area. • Working closely with the Managing Director, you will be responsible for joinery estimating, pricing tenders and quotations, and supporting projects through to contract handover. • This role is ideal for an experienced Joinery Estimator with a genuine manufacturing background, strong knowledge of bespoke joinery and cabinet making, and the ability to produce accurate, commercially competitive estimates to tight deadlines. Key requirements • Previous estimating experience within a manufacturing joinery or similar business. • Strong knowledge of bespoke joinery and cabinet making. • Experience preparing joinery tenders, quotations and...

Head of Operations Location: East Kent Salary: £60,000 £65,000 + up to £10,000 annual performance-related bonus Job Type: Permanent, Full-time Westin Par Recruitment Experts are recruiting an experienced Head of Operations for an established specialist business in East Kent. This is a senior leadership role for someone with a background in construction, who understands project delivery, installation, resource planning and commercial performance. The Role Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will take overall responsibility for the operational performance of the business, coordinating activity across design, surveying, procurement, manufacturing, project management, installation and HSEQ. You will lead established Heads of Department, ensuring projects are properly resourced, delivered on programme and remain commercially viable. Key responsibilities will include: Managing operational performance across multiple live projects Coordinating...

Job title: Line Leader Location : Ashford (must be a driver due to location) Salary: up to 34,000 Hours : Monday to Friday, with an early finish on Fridays (alternate Saturday's will be required during peak) The role: We are looking for a hands-on Supervisor to join our client's growing team. This is a newly created position for someone to really make their own. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who can lead from the front but that wants to remain hands-on. Benefits: 23 days annual leave + bank holidays Christmas shutdown (annual leave must be reserved) Overtime paid at x1.5 Free parking on site Key responsibilities would be: Organise the team and delegate daily tasks effectively. Oversee day-to-day operations and the running of production. Provide training, support and motivation to team members where required. Manage additional agency labour during peak periods. Ensure quality standards are maintained throughout each stage of production....

About The Company: A dynamic and expanding international business is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join its Accounts team on a permanent basis. The company is continuing to grow and offers a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The Role: A hands-on Finance Manager position, responsible for overseeing day-to-day finance operations, supporting month-end activities, and acting as a key link between the wider business and Finance Director. The role will initially be office-based during onboarding, moving to a hybrid working pattern thereafter. Key Responsibilities: Take ownership of daily cashbook management across multiple bank accounts, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled. Review bank reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and clear unidentified or incorrectly allocated transactions. Monitor cash flow, escalating risks and issues to the Finance Director as required. Oversee supplier, overhead and operational...

We're excited to be recruiting exclusively, for this brand new position as a Part time Administrator working for a professional firm near Ashford. You'll be working as part of a team of 4 who are hard working, client facing and they're also great fun with a positive energy. Your new office would be in a period style building, with parking immediately outside, and you'd be the main admin support to help this business operate smoothly and continue to be successful. Please find all the details below: Job Title : Part time Administrator Please note XERO experience is essential for this role Location: Near Ashford, Kent. This position is office based and your own transport is essential due to the location of the business. Salary: 28,000 - 30,000 FTE Hours: 3 days a week, our client is flexible which days you work, 8am - 4pm, 8:30am - 4:30pm or 9am - 5pm Benefits: 20 days annual leave + Bank holidays, free parking As the Administrator your key...

Sales & Logistics Administrator Location: Dartford, Kent Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm/ 30 minute lunch Salary: 28,000 - 30,000 per annum Benefits: Company social occasions- Summer BBQ, Christmas Party, Pub nights Are you a highly organised and proactive administrator looking to build your career within a successful international manufacturing business? Due to an upcoming retirement, our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Sales & Logistics Administrator to join their friendly and supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills across sales support, logistics, customer service, and export administration while working for a well-established manufacturer with a global customer base. This varied role would suit someone with strong administrative experience who enjoys working in a busy environment and takes pride in delivering excellent service and maintaining high levels of...

Job title: Operations & Dispatch Supervisor Location : Ashford (must be a driver due to location) Salary: up to 34,476 Hours : Monday to Friday, with an early finish on Fridays (alternate Saturday's will be required during peak) The role: We are looking for a hands-on Supervisor to join our client's growing team. This is a newly created position for someone to really make their own. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who can lead from the front but that wants to remain hands-on. Benefits: 23 days annual leave + bank holidays Christmas shutdown (annual leave must be reserved) Overtime paid at x1.5 Free parking on site Key responsibilities would be: Organise the team and delegate daily tasks effectively. Oversee day-to-day operations and the running of production. Provide training, support and motivation to team members where required. Manage additional agency labour during peak periods. Ensure quality standards are maintained throughout...