Total 6 job vacancies by Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd

Auction Team Leader (284jc) – Central Birmingham – up to £34k + Benefits

My client, who are a specialist auction company operating in the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham are currently seeking an individual for this key role within their operation.

DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO REPRESENT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EX MILITARY.

The company has been established for almost 150 years and still family run, is seeking an individual to oversee the smooth operation of their fortnightly operations, ensuring strict adherence to established protocol and processes. In this role you will be supervising a team, and you will coordinate with different departments within the company while maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Therefore, your key responsibilities will be broken down into the following:
**Team Management**
• Supervise and support a team consisting of one coordinator and three assistants.
• Delegate tasks effectively to ensure timely completion of auction preparations and post-sale activities
• Provide coaching and guidance to team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
**Auction Process Oversight**
• Oversee all aspects of the auction process, including item intake, auction administration, and ticketing.
• Ensure compliance with internal protocols and external regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with other departments, such as client services, logistics, and accounts, to streamline auction operations.
**Stakeholder Engagement**
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including vendors and buyers.
• Handle queries from up to 200 external stakeholders per auction cycle, ensuring exceptional customer service.
• Provide accurate and detailed reports
• Facilitate viewings for potential buyers.
**Operational Efficiency and Continuous Improvement**
• Monitor process adherence and make recommendations to senior management.
• Identify inefficiencies in current auction processes
• Work with senior managers to devise and implement improvements.
**Administrative Duties**
• Ensure all auction-related documentation is accurate and delivered on time.
• Prepare and distribute auction administration documentation, ensuring items are dispatched promptly and paperwork is reconciled.

To be eligible for this role, you will need the following:
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem-solving and process optimization capabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

My client is seeking someone who has an interest in the auction sector as this can be used as a step into another role within the company, as this department is often used as a stepping stone internally to bigger and better things.

The ideal candidate would be someone who is very processed driven, who can manage a small team and has the ability to help them achieve not only the company goals, but also their own goals for progression within the company. A passion for fine jewellery and watches could also be an advantage, as this department has to process between 8 to 10k of items per month.

In return they are offering a good starting salary as well as company pension and 21 days holiday + Bank Holiday. The also operate a Christmas to New Year shut down every year. The are also offering progression within the company and the ability to join a family run operation with a team of about 60 overall.

For more information, please contact Jean-Claude Hedouin at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd on 0333 202 6500, or jc@ex-mil.co.uk or via the website www.ex-mil.co.uk

https://www.ex-mil.co.uk/vacancies/7886/auction-team-leader

Finance Manager (260jc) – Ross-on-Wye – up to £60k + Benefits

This international Operations Management company are now seeking a Finance Manager to become a key part of their team based in Ross-on-Wye.

DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO REPRESENT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EX MILITARY.

You will be reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, and you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and training of a small 4-person team in the delivering efficient and effective financial support to Operations and the broader group. This hands-on management role entails direct engagement in monthly project reporting, including collation, review and oversight of periodic reporting for the group’s project portfolio.

In this role you will serve as the primary point of contact for senior management across operational and support functions based in the UK. A strong emphasis of the role is to foster collaboration, build capability and reliability in the numbers, and to ensure project/management accounting and transactional services add value to the broader business.

Therefore, your key responsibilities will consist of:
• Lead, manage and develop a small team who will be responsible for project accounting, transaction processing and management reporting.
• Ownership of the financials for the groups project portfolio, including collation and review of budgets and forecasts, maintenance of project related accounting records, maintaining the integrity of the accounting system, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards (UK GAAP and IFRS).
• Responsible for production of monthly management accounts for operations in line with group financial reporting requirements, including commentary of key points, explanations, reconciliations, and analysis.
• Prepare monthly consolidation of project related financial results for reporting to the CFO, Director International Operations and CEO, along with all necessary analysis and commentary.
• Responsible for the production of regular cashflow forecasting, providing analysis, recommendations and commentary explaining key movements, risks, issues, and opportunities.
• Take the lead on project and overhead related cashflow management, including analysis of the UK businesses cashflow forecasting, liaising with the group corporate accountant and banking partners, and management of the UK’s currency requirements.
• Preparation of operational budgets, including liaising with budget owners, senior management, and other parties as necessary to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Consolidation of monthly project reports, feeding into the corporate timetable for generation of the monthly management and Board reporting packs.
• Co-ordinate the completion of the monthly funding cycle including reconciliation of field floats and communication to overseas bank accounts.
• Ad hoc analysis of Project Scenarios.
• Focal point for all Finance ERP related issues, improvements. Subject matter expert on the Financial systems and ways to optimise reporting.
• Point of contact for the Group to all UK banks, ensuring all bank accounts and credit cards facilities remain operational and all issues dealt with in a swift manner.
• Support the Corporate Accountant in the year-end audit process, liaising with external auditors to ensure the audit process is completed in a timely and efficient manner, and that all entities produce complete and accurate statutory reporting.
• Oversee project related tax compliance, including liaising with external tax advisors to ensure local tax requirements are understood and adhered to, ensuring payments are budgeted and made on time, and ensuring compliance with all relevant local tax matters.
• Working with the contractor management team, ensure completion of contractor payroll on time and accurately, reliable contractor payment records are maintained, and all statutory reporting is completed to all relevant entities.
• Providing finance support and advice to the operational teams, working as a trusted business partner to build the reliability and credibility of the Finance Team.
• Other duties as directed by the CFO or CEO.

This list is not exclusive or exhaustive and the role requires undertaking tasks as may be reasonably expected within the scope of the position.

To be eligible for this role you will need the following:
• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong management accounting background
• Experience working in a project-based business
• Leading a team and managing staff
• Working knowledge of UK GAAP and UK tax regulations
• Ability to prioritise effectively, efficiently and deliver to tight deadlines
• Ability to lead, manage and mentor staff
• Strong understanding of IT systems and high level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• At ease communicating to both finance and non-finance personnel
• Presentation and analysis of key financial matters

The ideal candidate would be someone who lives within a reasonable commute from their offices, however there is some flexibility as they are willing for someone to work from home 2 days week on a regular basis. They are seeking someone from an AGC (SPS) or similar background who has produced financial and management accounts for a unit, or someone who has moved into the finance arena since leaving the forces. The key for this role is the man management and process management experience as they seeking someone who can look at their current process and improve upon them.

For more information, please contact Jean-Claude Hedouin, at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd on 0333 202 6500 or jc@ex-mil.co.uk or via the website www.ex-mil.co.uk

https://www.ex-mil.co.uk/vacancies/7861/finance-manager

Telecommunications Field Engineer (074jc) - Cheltenham – up to £35k + Benefits

My client is an established telecommunications company serving Military, Government, Transport and Utility markets.

DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO REPRESENT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EX MILITARY.

They are looking for an experienced Telecommunications Field Engineer to join their team.

As a Telecommunications Field Engineer, you will be responsible for performing various field activities, as part of project deployment. These will consist of; site surveys for antenna location, cable and earth routing and fixing, installation of telecommunications equipment within a racked cabinet, testing and commissioning.

This role requires candidates to either hold or have the ability to hold UKSV & NPPV security clearances.

The role is predominantly field based (using company vans where necessary), however there will be requirements to carry out project delivery activities in office/warehouse and reference lab facilities in Gloucester. All necessary PPE will be provided.

Therefore, your responsibilities will include:
• Site Surveys: Conduct thorough site surveys to assess telecommunication infrastructure requirements, including evaluating GPS antenna location placement/bracketry, cable routing to equipment and earthing requirements.
• Site installation: Complete full site installation which will include cab fitment into data/comms rooms, racking of various telecoms equipment, patch cabling, earthing and cable routing.
• Site testing/commissioning: Carry out local BERT and point to point testing as directed by the design authority.
• Breakfix: As part of the role, there is a requirement to attend planned site visits of those sites that have been handed over and are operationally live, which report an error/fault. This will include full fault investigation on site to confirm root cause and complete the required resolution. This may include the replacement of hardware.
• Ensure all required documentation is completed within the designated time and to a professional standard.

To be eligible for this role you will need the following knowledge and experience:
• GPS antenna location survey and/or installation.
• Cable routing and installation.
• Telecoms Rack/Cab installation.
• Equipment testing (Local and EtE) and the use of test equipment, BERT as an example.
• Competent in office 365 applications; Word and Excel.
• Experience in network deployments.
• Experience in Field activities.
• Experience working/installing both AC and DC power.

As well as the following qualifications and certificates:
• Must hold or be eligible to hold UKSC, NPPV/DV clearances.
• IPAF 3a and 3b.
• Working at Height.
• RF safety.
• Electrical safety (AC and DC).
• CSCS.

The company is offering an attractive salary for the right person, this will be very dependent on previous experience and their levels of knowledge, including 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

For more information, please contact Jean-Claude Hedouin at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd on 0333 202 6500, or jc@ex-mil.co.uk or via the website www.ex-mil.co.uk.


https://www.ex-mil.co.uk/vacancies/7662/telecommunications-field-engineer

Technical Support Engineer (075jc) – Gloucester – up to £44k + Benefits

My client is looking to recruit an additional Technical Support Engineer that will be fundamental to my client’s operational capability, accordingly for the right individual, a defined career path is available with future options available. This will be a full-time office-based role.

DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO REPRESENT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EX MILITARY.

Who are they looking for?
The company markets a wide range of PDH, SDH, Ethernet/IP, MPLS, Optical specialised, DWDM, Cellular and Wireless, LTE based networking equipment and Syncronisation. They provide and manage a variety of SNMP based network management systems that run on Linux, Solaris and Windows servers. You must have a basic understanding of these technologies with specialist knowledge in at least one of the Key Technical Skills.

They are looking for a positive, hardworking candidate who is willing to learn and keep on top of modern communication technologies as the telecommunication industry evolves. My client has a reputation for integrity and strong technical capability, and you will need to be a team player who can contribute ideas and apply good fault resolution methodology in an open environment as well as being capable of applying this knowledge both on-site with customers and in-house.

Ideally, you should be educated to HNC level or above in a telecommunications field and be eligible for UKSC & NPPV3 clearances with the availability to go into the field when required.

They provide 24/7 support to their customers so the ability to participate in an out of hours rota is essential. This will take the form phone support, Email support and the occasional customer site visit.

This is not an IT role or suitable for fibre pullers/splicers.

Therefore, you will need the following Technical, Supporting skills as well as and Additional attributes:
• Specialist knowledge in Optical Networks and associated hardware.
• Familiar with a range of test equipment such as optical power meters & light sources, BERT’s, cellular scanners and multi-meters.
• Familiar with Cellular RTE, Routing & Switching protocols and network synchronisation.
• Able to conduct testing and produce full comprehensive test documentation / reports.
• Experienced in fault finding methodology.
• The ability to manage fault tickets process from beginning to end.
• Ability to administer and run turnkey projects.
• Experience with remote network management platforms.
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written, internally and externally.
• Comfortable engaging with both customers and suppliers on technical and project related matters.
• Ability to work as part of team or autonomously using their own initiative.
• The ability to train other members of the team and customers.
• Ability to transfer existing skills to the company environment, technically, process-wise and by experience.
• Ability to work under pressure and to given deadlines.
• Available to carry out field activities as when the business requires, to include GPS & cabinet surveys, Installation of telecoms equipment, commissioning and fault rectification.
• Willingness to learn.
• Hold or previously held any telecommunications-related courses/qualifications with regards to theory, installations, testing, commissioning, power & H&S.

The company is offering an attractive salary for the right person, this will be very dependent on previous experience and their levels of knowledge, including 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

For more information, please contact Jean-Claude Hedouin at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd on 0333 202 6500, or jc@ex-mil.co.uk or via the website www.ex-mil.co.uk.

https://www.ex-mil.co.uk/vacancies/7663/technical-support-engineer

DV Cleared Project Support Officer, IT Consultancy, Defence, Government (399lw) – Remote / Hybrid (Gloucester) – £40,000-£45,000.00 + benefits

Our client work closely with Government and Defence clients and are looking for a DV cleared Project Support Officer looking to grow their career in their fast paced and growing IT consultancy company. Our client offers autonomy, recognition, and good career progression. Progression into another role in the company could be an option as they are looking to grow even further in 2024.

DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO REPRESENT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EX MILITARY.

Due to their ongoing expansion, our client is looking for a driven and motivated DV cleared Project Support Officer with experience of working with MoD and government. They offer a forward-thinking environment with high-tech facilities, equipment, and solutions.

This is a key role in which you will enjoy a strong degree of autonomy. Whilst the head office is based in Gloucester, this role allows a hybrid working routine, being client and partner focused. This role will suit individuals with current defence sector experience, who have proven capability in planning for complex projects. You will also spend time onsite in Cheltenham.

About the role:
The Project Support Officer will play a crucial role in streamlining processes, helping grow the department, and ensuring the successful completion of projects. Reporting on progress, resources, finance and costings. Supporting projects, mitigating risks and solving issues. Scheduling meetings and setting agendas for the project team.

You will be expected to manage your own demands and priorities. You will have specialised knowledge and experience within MoD and government sectors. Other responsibilities include:
• Create and maintain essential project documentation, project plans and status reports
• Identify project deliverables, milestones, and activities while outlining project phases and acceptance criteria
• Effectively document and manage risks, issues, and changes that may arise during the project
• Collaborate with project stakeholders and team members to achieve project objectives
• Effective communication and supplier management

Responsibilities:
• The successful candidate will be used to creating detailed project plans and schedules to ensure all project activities are accounted for. They will be capable of establishing clear project objectives, milestones to measure progress and making informed decisions promptly to resolve project-related issues.
• Proven relevant experience of at least 3 years in a similar project, programme or delivery role within a Defence/Government environment
• Stakeholder management, self-motivated, with strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Awareness of project control and practical knowledge of project delivery
• Deliver assigned tasks in with requirements, operational constraints, time, cost and quality
• Coordinate the allocation of project resources to ensure the project team has the necessary tools, equipment, and support to meet project milestones
• Strong problem-solving skills to quickly identify issues, analyse root causes, and devise practical solutions and strategies to keep the project on track
• Support the planning of the task/project

Why work for our client:
If you are looking to join an innovative environment, this opportunity is ideal. Our client encourages autonomy and you will be trusted to get things done. In return they can offer you a competitive salary and good benefits, career progression plus learning and development opportunities.

What you will get in return:
• Salary between £40k-£45k + DV Clearance annual holding allowance
• Electric Car Purchase Schemes
• Employer pension contribution of 6%
• 25 days holiday per year not including bank holidays
• Smart discounts and offers
• Paid travel expenses
• Team social events
• Employee welcome pack

If you are interested in applying, please send a copy of your CV & outline why this would be the ideal opportunity for you, by email to liz@ex-mil.co.uk or dan@ex-mil.co.uk

https://www.ex-mil.co.uk/vacancies/7579/dv-cleared-project-support-officer-it-consultancy-defence-government

Tool Store Custodian (398ww) - Brize Norton - Contract – 12 months (Probable extension) - £22.49 per hour Umbrella - £17.00 hour PAYE

Our client manufactures and sells commercial aircraft and has separate Defence and Space and Helicopters divisions. Developing and selling to the military aviation market and private sectors

Our client is looking for Tool Store Custodian to join the team at Brize Norton

DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO REPRESENT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EX MILITARY.

Main Responsibilities
To control and ensure all tooling and equipment is accounted for to support the Companies Military (UK) Part 145 Line Maintenance and Workshop approval and additionally meet the needs of the Maintenance and Repair Organisation.

Working Hours
5-5-4 Family Friendly Shift
12 hours per day including night shifts.

Job Purpose
To Support the HO Maintenance Services under the Maintenance Integrator control to ensure that all necessary tooling and equipment required to support the Companies Military contracts are accounted for, controlled and managed. This includes:
• Be trained and competent in using the TCMax system.
• Carry out 100% inventory check of the store including MMTs against the system at each handover of responsibilities.
• Complete required paperwork for governance of the store including zonal checks at set periods determined by the controlling procedure.
• Ensure when issuing equipment and tooling that a 100% content check is carried out.
• Ensure when receiving back equipment and tooling that a 100% content check is carried, the items are serviceable, any consumables are replenished as required and that the items are clean and not damaged.
• Manage all kits with multiple items ensuring they are sealed using a tag once accepted.
• Ensure all items returning as U/S (Unserviceable) are clearly marked with a U/S label, quarantined, and highlighted to the Maintenance Integrator
• Ensure all items out of calibration are clearly marked with a U/S label and quarantined.
• Controlling the access rights to the bonded tool store
• Report any abnormalities to Line Operation SLE for immediate investigation.
Ensure all tools are cleared on TCMax for the applicable aircraft before returning the aircraft MTT.

Technical Knowledge
• Experience in practical implementation of engineering and customer support
• Good commercial awareness and experience in dealing with customers.
• Fluent in written and spoken English, including in communication using technical vocabulary.

Professional Skills
• Ability to manage day-to-day communications effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to understand and interpret stakeholder expectations and needs.

Behavioural Skills
• Ability to manage and cultivate important relationships essential.
• Ability to influence important relationships at a wide range of levels (e.g., working level and management) whilst acting as a trusted advisor essential
• Ability to take the initiative in sustaining customer satisfaction under pressure necessary, including the willingness to take ownership of problems and provide authoritative answers.
• Attention to detail, systematic behaviour and reliability are necessary, with personal aspirations for continuous improvement desirable.
• Sensitivity to the unspoken interests and concerns of others necessary
• Ability to put the interests of the programme/ product ahead of national or company allegiances necessary.
• Adopt and follow the companies Key Values: One Team, Customer Focus, Reliability, Respect, Creativity, Integrity

Interview Process
One stage interview -Onsite or Virtual

Clearance
The successful candidate will be required to apply for and receive a basic disclosure certificate prior to commencement of the contract.
Applications are via - https://www.gov.uk/request-copy-criminal-record - at a fee of £23 which will need to be paid by card in full at the end of the application process. The cost of the application is only recoverable from the client once the contractor has started and that recovery of costs is via the expense process.

The successful candidate will be required to pass BPSS security clearance before confirmation of contract offer.

The successful candidate will also be required to have a current SC clearance that is confirmed before start date and successfully transferred on commencement of the contract.

IR35 regulations

A CEST assessment has been carried out for this role and it has been deemed Inside Scope of IR35

If you would like to apply, please send a copy of your CV to Warren Wright at warren@ex-mil.co.uk with a covering letter explaining why you would be an ideal candidate or www.ex-mil.co.uk

https://www.ex-mil.co.uk/vacancies/7578/tool-store-custodian