Cathedral Appointments is recruiting on behalf of a well-established international business for an HR Generalist to join its Exeter-based HR function. This is a hands-on role providing the day-to-day HR support that keeps a multi-country workforce running smoothly, freeing up the senior HR lead to concentrate on more strategic priorities.

The Role:

As HR Generalist, you will be the go-to point of HR support for employees and managers, covering the full employee lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding through to leavers. Reporting to the regional HR Business Partner, you will handle employee relations casework, coordinate payroll and benefits, keep HR records accurate and compliant, and look for ways to make processes work better. The role suits a versatile, organised HR practitioner who is confident handling confidential matters, enjoys variety and knows when to resolve an issue directly and when to escalate it.

Responsibilities for the HR Generalist:

• Provide responsive, accurate HR advice to employees and managers on policies, processes, benefits and systems across the employee lifecycle.
• Support employee relations matters including attendance, performance, conduct and grievance cases, preparing documentation and case records and coaching managers on standard processes.
• Coordinate payroll inputs, changes and queries, benefits enrolment and leave, working closely with Finance and external payroll and benefits providers.
• Manage recruitment administration and onboarding, from job postings and interview scheduling through to offers, pre-employment checks and new starter induction.
• Maintain accurate HRIS data and employee records, produce routine workforce reports and support audits and compliance, including GDPR.
• Identify process gaps and keep practical guides, templates and FAQs up to date to improve accuracy and the employee experience.

Requirements for the HR Generalist include:

• Solid experience in an HR generalist or HR operations role, with broad knowledge of employee relations, payroll and benefits coordination, recruitment and onboarding.
• Confident use of HR systems, with strong attention to detail and a disciplined approach to records, reporting and data accuracy.
• Working knowledge of UK employment law and GDPR, with sound judgement on confidentiality and escalation.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to support and influence managers and senior stakeholders.
• A degree in HR, Business, Psychology or a related field, or equivalent experience. CIPD qualification preferred.
• A proactive, organised approach to prioritising a varied workload and improving how things are done.

Benefits:

• Salary of up to £36,000 DOE.
• Permanent, full-time position based in Exeter, with occasional travel to support the wider business.
• A broad generalist remit across an international workforce, offering wide-ranging experience.
• The opportunity to work closely with an experienced senior HR lead and develop your HR career.
• Genuine scope to shape and improve HR processes and the employee experience.

If you are an HR generalist looking for a varied, hands-on role where you can make a real difference to employees and managers, we would love to hear from you.

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship

Recruitment Consultant: Charlotte Coke

Ref: 11416

Cathedral Appointments is recruiting on behalf of an ambitious and growing professional services firm for an experienced Employee Relations Specialist. With a culture built on strong relationships, collaboration and trust, the business is continuing to evolve, and its HR team plays a central part in supporting that growth and helping leaders make sound people decisions.

The Role

As the organisation’s go-to expert on employee relations, you will advise and support leaders on complex and sensitive people matters, working closely with HR Business Partners and Advisors to lead cases and investigations, shape policy and support compliance with employment law. This role suits a commercially minded ER professional who enjoys tackling difficult situations and finding practical solutions that balance legal risk, business priorities and the employee experience. The role is based in Exeter, with occasional travel to other offices.

Responsibilities for the Employee Relations Specialist:

• Lead employee relations cases from initial assessment through to resolution, covering disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence, conduct and flexible working matters.
• Give leaders commercially focused, legally sound advice that manages risk and achieves fair, consistent outcomes.
• Conduct and oversee investigations into complex employee matters.
• Work alongside HR Business Partners and Advisors to share expertise and build manager confidence and capability.
• Develop and refine policies, guidance and processes so they stay practical, compliant and fit for purpose.
• Track ER trends, data and employment law developments, turning them into clear guidance and process improvements.

Requirements for the Employee Relations Specialist include:

• Significant experience handling complex employee relations matters.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• A pragmatic, commercial approach to problem solving.
• The confidence to advise and influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent investigation, coaching and communication skills, with strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive matters. Experience within a professional services environment would be an advantage.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary (this is a mid/senior level HR role).
• Hybrid working, with a flexible and agile approach agreed within the team.
• A visible and influential role, working on some of the organisation’s most complex people issues.
• The chance to shape management capability, policy and people practice across the business.
• A supportive, collaborative HR team within an inclusive culture where people are trusted to make an impact.
• Based in Exeter, with occasional travel to other offices.

If you are an Employee Relations specialist looking for a role where your judgement and expertise will genuinely shape how a growing business manages its people, we would love to hear from you.

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

Recruitment Consultant: Charlotte Coke

Ref: 11415

Cathedral Appointments is recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business in the Torbay area for a Buyer Planner. Reporting to the Operations Director, this is a key role at the heart of the operation, making sure production has the materials it needs, when it needs them, while keeping stock levels lean and well controlled.

The Role

As Buyer Planner, you will take sales orders through the MRP system and turn them into workable production plans, then source and manage the raw materials to deliver them. You will work closely with production, second operations and subcontract planning, and with a network of suppliers. The role would suit someone with buying, planning or inventory experience in a manufacturing setting who enjoys working with data and is confident making commercial decisions.

Responsibilities for the Buyer Planner:

• Process sales orders through the MRP system so they can be scheduled across production, second operations and subcontract planning.
• Plan and coordinate material requirements for kanban, spot orders and new product introductions.
• Raise and manage purchase orders through to delivery, tracking shipments and resolving discrepancies or logistics issues.
• Use the MRP system to keep raw materials, work in progress and finished goods at optimal levels, avoiding both shortages and excess stock.
• Build strong supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance on quality, cost and on-time delivery.
• Analyse purchasing and stock data to reduce supply chain costs, identify risks such as single-source suppliers, and minimise obsolete and surplus stock.

Requirements for the Buyer Planner include:

• Experience in a buying, purchasing, production planning or inventory control role, ideally within manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of MRP or ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving skills, with a confident grasp of data.
• Good financial and commercial awareness, with excellent attention to detail.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with CRM systems would be an advantage.

Benefits:

• Salary of £32,000 - £36,000, depending on experience.
• Permanent, full-time position, 40 hours per week, on-site.
• A varied role with real influence over stock, cost and supply chain performance.
• Direct reporting line to the Operations Director.
• The chance to join a well-established manufacturing business.

If you are an organised, commercially minded buyer or planner looking for a role where your work makes a visible difference, we would love to hear from you.

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

Recruitment Consultant: Ellie Connor

Ref: 11414

Cathedral Appointments is recruiting on behalf of a respected special education provider in Devon for a PA to the Executive Headteacher / Senior Administrator. The organisation supports children and young people with complex learning needs, and is driven by clear values, ambitious outcomes and a genuinely collaborative culture. This is a chance to sit at the centre of its leadership and help everything run smoothly, starting as soon as possible. 

The Role:

Working closely with the Executive Headteacher, you will be the calm, organised presence that keeps senior leadership and administration moving in step. Based mainly in Exeter, with occasional travel to other locations in Devon, you will oversee administrative processes across the organisation, lead the administrative team and help communication flow clearly between sites. The role suits an experienced PA or senior administrator who combines warmth and discretion with excellent attention to detail, and who wants their work to make a real difference. 

Responsibilities for the PA to the Executive Headteacher / Senior Administrator: 

• Manage the Executive Headteacher’s diary and provide high-level administrative support, keeping priorities and deadlines firmly on track. 
• Organise meetings, prepare reports, presentations and correspondence, and record and follow up on agreed actions. 
• Lead and develop administrative systems and processes across the organisation, including line management of the administrative team. 
• Support communications, governance and compliance activity, including safeguarding-related administration. 
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders across multiple locations. 

Requirements for the PA to the Executive Headteacher / Senior Administrator include: 

• Proven experience in a senior administrative, PA or executive support role within a busy, demanding environment. 
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities, meet deadlines and work independently. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including drafting correspondence and taking accurate minutes. 
• Confident use of Microsoft Office. 
• A professional, discreet approach and the ability to handle highly confidential information. 
• Confidence and fluency in spoken English, and willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check. 

Benefits: 

• Salary of up to £32,169. 
• Term-time working pattern, 40 weeks per year, 37 hours per week. 
• Local Government Pension Scheme. 
• Comprehensive staff wellbeing service, including counselling, physiotherapy and 24/7 GP access. 
• Ongoing professional development and training. 
• Significant autonomy, close work with senior leadership and the opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives. 

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects everyone who works there to share this commitment. 

If you are a proactive, polished administrator looking to bring your skills to a setting where your work genuinely matters, we would love to hear from you. 

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship. 

Recruitment Consultant: Lacey Dorliac 

Ref: 11410 

Cathedral Appointments is recruiting on behalf of a well-established, high-end manufacturing business for a Head of Category (Direct) to lead its direct procurement function. Reporting to the Procurement Director, this senior appointment carries responsibility for a substantial, multi-million-pound direct spend portfolio and the team that manages it. The focus is on delivering sustainable value, reducing supply chain risk and building a high-performing category management function.

The Role:

This is a strategic leadership role for an experienced category management professional who is as comfortable shaping strategy as they are working through the detail. You will lead the Direct Category team across the full source-to-contract cycle, while making sure category plans connect with planning, purchasing and delivery. The role will suit someone who leads with data, thinks in outcomes and builds credibility with stakeholders at every level.

Responsibilities for the Head of Direct Procurement:

• Lead, coach and develop the Direct Category team, building their expertise as specialists in their areas of spend.
• Create and deliver category strategies agreed with the business, with clear plans for savings, value and risk reduction that are tracked and reported against targets.
• Oversee sourcing and RFx activity, including supplier selection and negotiation, to secure the strongest commercial outcomes.
• Increase contracted spend and manage the full contract lifecycle, including deliverables and dispute resolution.
• Drive supplier relationship management through segmentation, performance management across safety, quality, cost, delivery and environment, and proactive mitigation of supply chain risk.
• Work with planning, development and purchasing colleagues to align demand and supply, and own the resolution of order book and master data escalations.

Requirements for the Head of Direct Procurement include:

• At least 8 years' category management leadership experience, delivering results across the source-to-contract model in a manufacturing or engineering services environment.
• A business or engineering qualification, together with CIPS.
• Advanced commercial and contractual acumen, with a strong understanding of budgets and finance in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience using and deploying ERP and source-to-pay systems, with strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• A track record of applying continuous improvement methodologies and using data, analytics and insight to drive decisions.
• Proven leadership, stakeholder and change management skills, with the ability to influence across functions including engineering, production, finance and legal.

Benefits:

• £65,000 - £75,000 DOE
• A senior leadership role with ownership of a significant direct spend portfolio and the team that delivers it.
• The opportunity to shape and strengthen people, process and systems capability across the category function.
• Broad cross-functional exposure, working closely with commercial, design, engineering, production and finance teams.

If you are an accomplished category leader looking for a role where you can shape strategy, develop a team and deliver measurable value, we would love to hear from you.

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

Recruitment Consultant: Ellie Connor

Ref: 11412

Cathedral Appointments is recruiting on behalf of a well-established provider of care technology services, helping older and vulnerable people live safely and independently in their own homes. As more customers come to rely on personal alarm and monitoring equipment, the business is looking for a Customer Service Technical Advisor to keep that technology working and make sure every customer feels confident using it. This is a remote role covering Reading, Oxford, Milton Keynes and the surrounding central belt, so you will need to be based within easy reach of the M4 corridor.

The Role

This is a people-focused technical role, working remotely as part of a small, supportive team. The large majority of your work will be handled by phone and online, diagnosing faults, resolving customer issues and talking people through how their equipment works. Site and home visits are occasional and usually planned weeks in advance, and you will be provided with all the tools needed for fittings and installations. Full training is provided, so it would suit someone with strong communication skills, patience and an interest in technology, whether your background is in customer service, care or a technical field.

Responsibilities for the Customer Service Technical Advisor:

• Provide remote technical support to customers, diagnosing and resolving faults on personal alarm and care technology equipment.
• Respond to automated device alerts, such as power failures or low batteries, making sure each issue is resolved or a replacement is arranged.
• Programme and update devices remotely using online device management systems, including pendant set-up and firmware updates.
• Explain clearly how equipment works, giving customers and their families the guidance and information they need to feel confident.
• Carry out occasional planned visits to customers’ homes and sites to maintain, repair or replace equipment, including basic installation tasks such as fitting smoke detectors or key safes.
• Take your turn on the team’s shared Saturday on-call rota.
• Manage your own workload to meet service targets, following safe working, safeguarding and data protection procedures.

Requirements for the Customer Service Technical Advisor include:

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information in simple terms.
• Patience and empathy when supporting older people and people with disabilities.
• A professional, respectful approach when working in customers’ homes.
• Good organisation and time management, and the confidence to work independently.
• Accurate record keeping and competence with Microsoft Office.
• A full UK driving licence and your own car, with the flexibility to travel across the area when visits are needed.
• Based within easy reach of the M4 corridor, covering Reading, Oxford and Milton Keynes.

Experience with telecare or personal alarms, installing electronic or telecommunications equipment, basic Wi-Fi and Bluetooth troubleshooting, or working in care or community support would be an advantage, but is not essential.

Benefits:

• Circa £31,000 per annum, plus a car allowance and mileage.
• Permanent, full-time remote role, 37.5 hours per week across Monday to Saturday, with Saturday on-call shared on a rota.
• 34 days’ holiday, including bank holidays and your birthday.
• Full training, plus all tools and equipment provided.
• Life insurance, medical insurance and a pension scheme.
• Share scheme, wellbeing programme and a paid volunteering day.
• Long service awards, employee discounts and a cycle to work scheme.

If you enjoy helping people and would like to build your technical skills with full training and support, we would love to hear from you. This role is subject to a basic DBS check and references.

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

Recruitment Consultant: Dan Martin

Ref: 11372

Cathedral Appointments is recruiting on behalf of an independent specialist retailer serving customers across Devon and Cornwall. They are looking for a caring, practical and dependable Mobility Retail Advisor to join their Exeter team. This is a varied, customer-facing role combining needs-led advice, product demonstrations, showroom presentation, administration and practical product handling, helping people find equipment that genuinely supports their independence.

A Different Approach to Sales

This is not a commission-based business and there is no pressurised selling. Mobility equipment can have a significant effect on somebody's independence, safety and quality of life, so the priority is always to listen carefully, understand the individual's needs and recommend the most appropriate solution. The business grows by earning trust, delivering excellent outcomes and building lasting relationships, guided by values of honesty, empathy, innovation, integrity and trust.

The Role

You will support a diverse range of customers and their families, from people choosing their first mobility scooter to those exploring new equipment after a lifetime of disability, often in sensitive circumstances. You will work Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. No previous mobility industry experience is needed. Full product training will be provided, with future scope to progress into a Product Specialist role.

Responsibilities for the Mobility Retail Advisor:

• Welcome customers and create a friendly, professional showroom experience
• Listen carefully to understand each customer's needs, lifestyle and priorities, then advise on and demonstrate the right equipment without using pressure-sales techniques
• Respond to telephone, email and in-person enquiries, and arrange demonstrations in the showroom and, where required, at customers' homes
• Maintain accurate customer, product and sales records using a bespoke CRM system, and process cash and card transactions
• Assemble, check, charge and prepare products for display, demonstration and handover, including showing customers how scooters dismantle and lift into a vehicle
• Load and unload equipment from company vans, and keep the showroom clean, organised and attractively presented
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to meet the needs of customers and the wider business

Requirements for the Mobility Retail Advisor include:

• Previous experience in retail, customer service, care, healthcare, equipment hire, automotive sales or a similar customer-facing advisory environment, although candidates from other backgrounds with the right values and transferable skills are also welcome
• Excellent customer service and active-listening skills, with a patient, empathetic and respectful approach
• Confidence discussing sensitive situations professionally
• Strong attention to detail, good organisation and pride in maintaining high showroom standards
• A practical approach and comfort with regular manual handling, as this is an active, hands-on role (training and safe handling equipment are provided)
• A full UK driving licence and confidence driving a larger vehicle, as home demonstrations may involve a company van
• Clear written and verbal communication, and confidence using basic computer systems

Benefits:

• Salary of £26,000 - £28,000, depending on experience
• Permanent, full-time hours, Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• Structured product training and support from experienced colleagues
• A non-commission environment, with opportunities to progress towards a Product Specialist role

If you take pride in doing the job properly and want work that makes a genuine difference to people's lives, we would love to hear from you.

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

Recruitment Consultant: Lacey Dorliac

Reference: 11383

Cathedral Appointments is recruiting on behalf of a large, well-established business for an Artworker to join its busy in-house marketing team in South Somerset. The team produces a steady programme of promotional campaigns every month, and this role will help keep that artwork accurate, on brand and ready for print.

The Role

Working alongside the marketing and creative teams, you will adapt and amend existing artwork, prepare files for print and check every detail before it goes to press. This is a hands-on production role rather than a conceptual design position, so it will suit someone who enjoys precise, technical work, takes pride in accuracy and is comfortable with shifting priorities and tight turnarounds. It is a good next step for a Junior Artworker, Artwork Operator or someone from a print production background who wants to develop within a larger in-house team.

Responsibilities for the Artworker:

• Adapt and amend artwork for print in line with established brand guidelines.
• Use Adobe InDesign to place, format and prepare assets, making technical adjustments to imagery, colour and layout.
• Prepare files for CMYK print output to the required production specifications.
• Update prices, offers and promotional copy accurately, checking every change before sign-off.
• Manage a high volume of artwork across monthly campaigns, prioritising against deadlines and responding calmly to late changes.
• Work closely with marketing, creative and production colleagues to deliver assets on time.

Requirements for the Artworker include:

• Good working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, with the confidence to talk through how you have used it.
• Experience preparing or adapting artwork for print, ideally in a print production, artwork studio or reprographics setting.
• A sound understanding of print production, including press-ready files and CMYK colour.
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly with prices, promotional information and print specifications.
• The ability to work quickly and accurately on repetitive tasks to tight deadlines.
• Photoshop and Illustrator would be useful, although strong InDesign skills are the priority.

Benefits:

• Permanent, on-site role.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
• 7.5% bonus scheme following successful completion of a three-month probationary period.
• Pension scheme and healthcare benefits.
• The chance to build your artwork and print production skills across a varied programme of campaigns.

If you are technically confident, enjoy getting the details right and are keen to keep learning, we would love to hear from you.

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

Recruitment Consultant: Charlotte Coke

Ref: 11381

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established Exeter-based designer and manufacturer of high quality commercial and domestic appliances, supplying customers in more than 30 countries. The business has grown largely through developing its own products for the mid to upper end of the market, and continues to invest in an ongoing new product programme. They are now looking for a Development Manufacturing Engineer to join their R&D department and ensure that new designs are robust, manufacturable and cost-effective. 

The Role 

Reporting to the Technical Engineering Manager, you will be the manufacturing voice within R&D, providing manufacturing and assembly guidance through each stage of new product design and prototyping. Alongside new product development, you will lead R&D projects focused on cost reduction, manufacturing and quality improvements, and support the continuous improvement of existing product ranges. The role would suit an engineer who enjoys bridging the gap between design and production and taking ownership of projects from start to finish. 

Responsibilities for the Development Manufacturing Engineer: 

• Ensure designs throughout the new product development process are suitable for manufacture, fully assessed, and that final prototypes are signed off before pre-production builds. 
• Influence component geometry, tolerances and part standardisation, identifying manufacturing, assembly, tooling and material challenges early in the design process. 
• Drive design for manufacture initiatives so products are efficient, repeatable and cost-effective to manufacture and assemble. 
• Work closely with Production Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Marketing and new product development teams to deliver successful product launches. 
• Ensure designs comply with engineering standards, legislation and company procedures. 
• Lead R&D initiative projects, keeping stakeholders involved, reporting on progress and making sure deadlines are met. 

Requirements for the Development Manufacturing Engineer include: 

• Experience in a manufacturing, production or development engineering role, ideally within new product development. 
• A strong understanding of design for manufacture and assembly principles. 
• Practical knowledge of manufacturing processes, tooling and materials, with a good grasp of component geometry and tolerancing. 
• Confidence leading projects, managing deadlines and reporting progress to stakeholders. 
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple departments. 
• An awareness of engineering standards and relevant legislation. 

Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline
• Strong understanding of engineering design principles and experience in advising on design for manufacture
• Ability to interpret and produce engineering drawings and specifications
• Strong understanding of sheet metal manufacturing processes, assembly, materials and associated tolerances including their influence on product design
• Proven experience of working with 3D CAD packages and generating 2D technical drawings

Benefits: 

• Salary of up to £40,000, depending on experience. 
• Generous flexitime scheme. 
• 6.4 weeks holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), rising with length of service. 
• Company pension scheme and a generous staff discount on the company’s products. 
• Structured internal and external training, with a proven record of developing and promoting staff. 
• Free on-site parking, free eye tests, and a positive working environment. 

If you are an engineer who enjoys shaping products from concept through to production and would like to join a business that values its people and invests in innovation, we would love to hear from you. 

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship. 

Recruitment Consultant: Dan Martin 

Ref: 11371 

Cathedral Appointments is recruiting for a well-established engineering and manufacturing business with a reputation for designing and producing high-quality products. With a strong focus on innovation, continuous improvement and engineering excellence, they offer a collaborative environment where talented professionals can make a real impact on product development and manufacturing processes.

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a collaborative engineering team based in Exeter. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the design, development and optimisation of innovative products, taking concepts through to production-ready solutions. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will ensure designs are practical, manufacturable and delivered to the highest quality standards while supporting new product development and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Design and develop new products from concept through to detailed engineering drawings for manufacture.
• Optimise existing products to improve manufacturability, efficiency and cost while maintaining quality.
• Produce production-ready CAD models and technical drawings, carrying out tolerance analysis and DFMEA throughout the design process.
• Collaborate with Production Engineering, Purchasing and Development teams to ensure successful delivery of new product projects.

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent industry experience within a mechanical design environment.
• Proven experience of product development from prototype through to volume manufacture.
• Strong knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing processes, including folding and welding, with Design for Manufacture expertise.
• Experience using Solid Edge or a comparable 3D CAD package, together with GD&T, DFMEA and tolerance stack-up analysis.

• Opportunity to work on innovative product development projects.
• Collaborative and supportive engineering environment.
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
• Stable, long-term career with a respected manufacturing business.
• Modern onsite working environment in Exeter.

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

Recruitment Consultant: Dan Martin
Ref: 11310

Our client is an established manufacturer of precision optical and opto-mechanical components, supplying specialist markets including the defence and industrial sectors. As part of a period of continued production demand, they are looking to strengthen their assembly team with an Assembly Operator on a temporary basis, with strong potential to move to a permanent role for the right candidate.

The Role

This is a hands-on production role within a small, skilled team, assembling and bonding precision optical components to exacting specifications. It would suit someone with previous production or manufacturing experience who takes a methodical, detail-focused approach and is comfortable following detailed written procedures. Full training will be given, so a willingness to learn is just as important as prior experience.

Responsibilities for the Assembly Operator:

• Set up and operate production equipment in line with manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures
• Mix adhesives and prepare metal for optic bonding, then bond optical surfaces and substrates together
• Set optical sub-assemblies to the correct orientation and inspect optics and metalwork against specification
• Pack finished products and complete accompanying documentation, including history cards
• Follow the MRB process for any non-conforming parts and carry out AQL inspection where required
• Clean production equipment and work areas, and contribute ideas for continuous improvement

Requirements for the Assembly Operator include:

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C (or equivalent)
• Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment
• Ability to follow detailed written procedures and instructions accurately
• Good level of numeracy and literacy, with a methodical and detail-focused approach
• Comfortable working as part of a team or using your own initiative
• Flexible approach to shift patterns

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate of up to £13.45 per hour
• Full training provided to develop your skills in precision optical assembly
• The chance to join a small, supportive production team

If you have a steady hand, an eye for detail, and are looking for a hands-on production role with genuine progression potential, we would love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunities: Cathedral Appointments is committed to equal opportunities in recruitment. We welcome applications from all candidates and assess every applicant on merit, skills and experience alone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

Recruitment Consultant: Dan Martin

Ref: 11364

Cathedral Appointments is recruiting on behalf of a well-established IT managed services provider for an ambitious Business Development Manager to join its growing sales team. The business partners with organisations ranging from SMEs to large enterprises, acting as a long-term strategic technology partner rather than a one-off supplier. This new-business role is central to its growth plans, bringing new clients on board through recurring managed service agreements.

The Role

This is a technical, consultative sales role focused entirely on winning new clients. You will build your own pipeline through self-generated prospecting as well as leads from marketing activity, then guide prospects from first conversation through to signed contract. The role suits someone with a proven track record in IT or managed services sales who enjoys understanding how businesses operate, uncovering the real problems they face, and shaping solutions that deliver lasting value. You will be supported by technical colleagues, but will need enough technical understanding to discuss solutions credibly with business and IT decision-makers.

Responsibilities for the Business Development Manager:

• Identify target accounts and generate new business through telephone, email, LinkedIn and networking, securing qualified first meetings.
• Follow up leads from marketing campaigns and lead-generation activity, preparing for and running meetings with clear agendas and outcomes.
• Lead with managed services as the core offering, positioning the business as a proactive, long-term partner.
• Run a structured consultative sales process, validating business need, value, budget and decision-making before presenting solutions.
• Identify and close associated professional services and infrastructure opportunities that support long-term client relationships.
• Produce clear, outcome-led proposals and presentations, and maintain accurate CRM records, pipeline stages and forecasts.

Requirements for the Business Development Manager include:

• Proven new-business sales experience within IT services, ideally selling recurring managed services (MSP experience is highly advantageous).
• Technical understanding of IT solutions, with exposure to infrastructure, cloud and/or cyber security sales.
• A consultative, value-led selling style with strong questioning, listening and negotiation skills.
• Confidence presenting to and building rapport with senior and C-level decision-makers.
• Strong commercial awareness, including recurring and non-recurring revenue and gross profit, with disciplined CRM and forecasting habits.
• A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel to client meetings.

Benefits:

• Circa £35-40k basic salary DOE, plus commission.
• Hybrid working, with a mix of office, client-site and home working.
• Generous holiday allowance that increases with service, plus bank holidays and an extra day off for your birthday.
• Company pension with a generous matched employer contribution.
• Personalised learning and development plan, including support towards technical sales qualifications.
• Business mileage allowance, Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work and electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemes.
• A friendly, sociable office culture with regular social events and charity fundraising.

If you are a driven IT sales professional looking to build a long-term career with a business that values genuine client partnerships, we would love to hear from you.

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

Recruitment Consultant: Dan Martin

Ref: 11394

Cathedral Appointments is recruiting on behalf of a well-established, growing manufacturing business in Exeter for an experienced Head of Finance to take ownership of its finance function. This is a hands-on role at the heart of the business, combining accurate reporting and strong financial control with a genuine contribution to strategic decisions.

The Role

You will lead the finance function day to day, from producing the monthly management accounts and year end accounts to building the management information that allows the business to make decisions in real time. You will manage the Assistant Accountant and payroll, act as the finance point of contact for customers, suppliers and employees, and keep improving the systems and processes that sit behind it all. It suits a commercially minded finance professional who is equally comfortable with the detail and with advising senior colleagues.

Responsibilities for the Finance Manager:

• Produce the full monthly management accounts pack, with commentary and analysis, along with the year end accounts.
• Develop and maintain a management information suite, including KPIs and budget and forecast tracking, to support real-time business decisions.
• Advise on and maintain robust financial controls, policies and procedures, and continually look for ways to make systems, processes and outputs more efficient.
• Manage a small finance team
• Lead on transformation change to drive improvements across the business.
• Run payroll and its associated processes, including expenses and commission payments, and liaise with customers, suppliers and employees on financial matters.
• Support the audit process, assist with company secretarial matters, collate information for the corporation tax computation, and provide financial guidance and analysis on strategic decisions, alongside oversight of IT contracts, utilities and insurance.

Requirements for the Finance Manager include:

• Proven experience producing monthly management accounts and year end accounts.
• Experience building and maintaining management information, including KPIs, budgets and forecasts.
• Experience of managing payroll and supporting or leading a small finance team.
• A sound understanding of financial controls, policies and procedures.
• Practical experience of supporting audits and gathering information for corporation tax.
• A confident communicator who can advise senior colleagues and work well with customers, suppliers and employees.

Benefits:

• Up to £60k salary
• Full-time, on-site role based in Exeter.
• A varied, hands-on position with genuine influence on business decisions.
• The opportunity to shape the financial systems, policies and reporting of a growing business.

If you are an experienced finance professional looking for a role with real ownership and variety, we would love to hear from you.

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

Recruitment Consultant: Matt Wicks

Ref: 11376

Cathedral Appointments is recruiting on behalf of a range of distribution, wholesale and logistics businesses in and around Exeter for Transport Coordinators. With steady demand across the region, we have temporary, temp to perm and permanent opportunities for organised people who keep goods moving.

The Role

Transport Coordinators make sure the right loads reach the right place at the right time. You will plan and track deliveries, keep drivers and customers informed, and resolve problems as they come up. These roles suit someone organised and level-headed, whether you already coordinate transport or have solid experience in a busy operational or customer service role and want to move into logistics.

Responsibilities for the Transport Coordinator:

• Plan and schedule daily collections and deliveries, making the best use of vehicles and drivers
• Track loads and keep customers updated on progress and any delays
• Liaise with drivers, hauliers and warehouse teams to keep the operation on schedule
• Process transport paperwork and keep accurate records on the transport system
• Handle delivery issues, queries and exceptions promptly
• Support compliance with drivers’ hours and transport regulations

Requirements for the Transport Coordinator include:

• Experience in transport, logistics, warehousing or a busy operational or customer service role
• Good IT skills, including Excel; experience of a transport management system is an advantage
• Clear, confident communication by phone and email
• The ability to prioritise and stay calm when plans change
• Knowledge of drivers’ hours rules or a Transport Manager CPC is welcome but not essential

Benefits:

• £13.45 - £15.50 per hour depending on experience
• Full-time temporary, temp to perm and permanent opportunities
• Temporary assignments that can lead to permanent roles
• A route into transport planning, supervisory and management positions
• Specialist support from a consultant focused on logistics and supply chain

If you are organised, enjoy solving problems and want to build a career in logistics, we would love to hear from you.

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

Equal Opportunities: Cathedral Appointments is committed to equal opportunities in recruitment. We welcome applications from all candidates and assess every applicant on merit, skills and experience alone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Recruitment Consultant: Ellie Connor

Ref: 11405

Cathedral Appointments is recruiting on behalf of a number of well-established manufacturing, food and drink, and distribution businesses in and around Exeter for experienced Supply Chain Planners. As these businesses continue to invest in their operations, they are looking for people who can bring structure, insight and sound judgement to how demand and stock are managed.

The Role

Supply Chain Planners sit at the centre of the operation, balancing customer demand, production capacity and stock levels so the business delivers on time without tying up unnecessary cash. These roles suit someone with a solid grounding in demand, inventory or production planning who enjoys working with data and is comfortable influencing colleagues across sales, purchasing and operations.

Responsibilities for the Supply Chain Planner:

• Build and maintain demand forecasts using sales history, market insight and customer input
• Set and manage inventory levels to meet service targets while keeping stockholding under control
• Translate forecasts into purchasing and production plans, working closely with suppliers and operations
• Monitor and report on KPIs such as forecast accuracy, stock cover and on-time delivery
• Spot supply risks early and work with colleagues to resolve shortages or excess stock
• Contribute to S&OP meetings and the continuous improvement of planning processes

Requirements for the Supply Chain Planner include:

• Experience in a demand, supply, inventory or production planning role
• Strong Excel skills and experience of an ERP or MRP system
• An analytical approach, with the confidence to turn data into clear recommendations
• Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships across departments and with suppliers
• Well organised and calm when priorities change
• CIPS or ASCM (APICS) study is welcome but not essential

Benefits:

• £32,000 - £38,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working with flexibility
• Permanent opportunities with established South West employers
• Clear routes into senior planning and supply chain management
• Specialist, confidential career advice from a consultant focused on logistics and supply chain

If you are a planner considering your next step, or would simply like to know what the South West market looks like for your skills, we would love to hear from you.

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

Recruitment Consultant: Ellie Connor

Ref: 11404

Cathedral Appointments is recruiting on behalf of a number of well-established manufacturing, food and drink, and distribution businesses in and around Exeter for experienced Supply Chain Planners. As these businesses continue to invest in their operations, they are looking for people who can bring structure, insight and sound judgement to how demand and stock are managed.

The Role

Supply Chain Planners sit at the centre of the operation, balancing customer demand, production capacity and stock levels so the business delivers on time without tying up unnecessary cash. These roles suit someone with a solid grounding in demand, inventory or production planning who enjoys working with data and is comfortable influencing colleagues across sales, purchasing and operations.

Responsibilities for the Supply Chain Planner:

• Build and maintain demand forecasts using sales history, market insight and customer input
• Set and manage inventory levels to meet service targets while keeping stockholding under control
• Translate forecasts into purchasing and production plans, working closely with suppliers and operations
• Monitor and report on KPIs such as forecast accuracy, stock cover and on-time delivery
• Spot supply risks early and work with colleagues to resolve shortages or excess stock
• Contribute to S&OP meetings and the continuous improvement of planning processes

Requirements for the Supply Chain Planner include:

• Experience in a demand, supply, inventory or production planning role
• Strong Excel skills and experience of an ERP or MRP system
• An analytical approach, with the confidence to turn data into clear recommendations
• Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships across departments and with suppliers
• Well organised and calm when priorities change
• CIPS or ASCM (APICS) study is welcome but not essential

Benefits:

• £32,000 - £38,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working with flexibility
• Permanent opportunities with established South West employers
• Clear routes into senior planning and supply chain management
• Specialist, confidential career advice from a consultant focused on logistics and supply chain

If you are a planner considering your next step, or would simply like to know what the South West market looks like for your skills, we would love to hear from you.

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

Recruitment Consultant: Ellie Connor

Ref: 11404

Cathedral Appointments is recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering and infrastructure business for an Office and Operations Support Manager on a 12-month fixed term contract, providing maternity cover. Based at the head office in Dawlish, this is a varied and visible role at the centre of a busy operational business, keeping the office, the people and the practical arrangements behind the work running smoothly. An ideal January 2027 start allows for a planned handover with the current postholder.

The Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be the dependable point of coordination for employees, suppliers, customers and external providers. This is broader than a traditional Office Manager role, combining office and facilities management with fleet, compliance, employee support, timesheets, marketing and IT coordination. It will suit a practical, organised all-rounder who enjoys ownership and variety, can move calmly between planned administration and urgent operational requests, and never loses sight of the detail.

Responsibilities for the Office and Operations Support Manager:

• Manage the day-to-day running of the office and facilities, including maintenance, repairs, supplies, deliveries and supplier, landlord and contractor relationships.
• Oversee fleet administration, including vehicle hire, lease vehicle allocation, insurance records, incident reporting, driving licence checks and fines.
• Coordinate compliance and health and safety records, including fire equipment servicing across offices, yards, vehicles and sites, and client-site security clearance applications and renewals.
• Provide employee support, including holiday records, onboarding requirements and the coordination of monthly and weekly timesheets ahead of payroll deadlines.
• Support marketing and events activity, including social media and newsletter content, case studies, website updates, branded merchandise and staff events.
• Act as a link with IT providers for hardware, software and access requests, and contribute to administrative projects and process improvements.

Requirements for the Office and Operations Support Manager include:

• Previous experience as an Office Manager, Administration Manager, Operations Coordinator or in a similarly broad business support role.
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills, with a track record of managing competing deadlines and changing priorities.
• Clear, confident communication with colleagues, managers, suppliers and customers.
• Experience handling confidential information and maintaining accurate records, with a confident command of Microsoft Office.
• Experience in construction, civil engineering, infrastructure or another site-based operational environment would be a real advantage, though strong candidates from comparable settings are welcome.
• First Aid trained, or willing to complete and maintain the training.

Benefits:

• Salary of up to £36,000 DOE.
• 12-month fixed term contract, full time, 42.5 hours per week.
• Company-matched pension of up to 10% after probation.
• Private medical insurance after probation.
• Life assurance at three times salary from day one.
• A planned handover period from January, and broad exposure across several business functions.

If you are a capable organiser who enjoys being the person who keeps everything on track, we would love to hear from you.

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

Ref: 11403

Cathedral Appointments are recruiting on behalf of a globally recognised snacking and confectionery manufacturer, home to some of the nation's best-loved brands, with a well-established manufacturing site in Crediton. This is a great opportunity to join a busy People Team supporting a large-scale manufacturing operation, at a business investing heavily in modern HR technology and self-service systems.

The Role

This People Experience Advisor role sits within the wider People Team, acting as a champion for people processes across the Crediton site and a first point of contact for HR queries from employees and managers alike. You'll be hands-on across the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding through to employee relations, while coaching colleagues to get the best out of the organisation's HR systems. It's a great fit for someone who enjoys variety, thrives on building relationships at all levels, and wants to make a tangible difference to how people experience work day to day.

Responsibilities for the People Experience Advisor

• Act as a champion for people processes, using data and insights to drive continuous improvement
• Support onboarding and induction, absence management, investigations and disciplinary processes
• Coach employees and managers in using HR systems and self-service technology, including Workday
• Lead recruitment campaigns, manage salary updates, and keep company policies up to date
• Support local DE&I plans and drive business initiatives such as learning activation weeks and the engagement survey
• Handle HR administration and system transactions, acting as the first point of contact for HR queries

Requirements for the People Experience Advisor include

• Experience in an HR role with foundational employee relations experience
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to build relationships at all levels
• Proactive and curious, with a drive to challenge the status quo and improve ways of working
• A collaborative team player who enjoys working with colleagues to identify opportunities for improvement
• Based in or able to commute to Crediton on a full-time, on-site basis

Benefits

• Annual bonus scheme
• Excellent benefits package
• Full-time, on-site role with a globally recognised manufacturer
• Broad, varied HR generalist role with exposure to modern people systems
• Supportive, collaborative People Team environment

If you're an experienced HR professional looking for a broad, hands-on generalist role within a well-established manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

Recruitment Consultant: Charlotte Coke

Ref: 11354

Cathedral Appointments is recruiting on behalf of a well-established professional services firm for a Payroll Administrator to join its payroll team in Torquay. The team delivers payroll services to a varied range of business clients, and this role will take ownership of a portfolio of client payrolls, making sure every one is processed accurately and on time.

The Role

This is a client-facing payroll role suited to someone with solid payroll experience who enjoys looking after their own portfolio and building lasting client relationships. You will manage your clients independently while working within a collaborative team that supports one another, so it would suit someone organised, accurate and comfortable working to firm deadlines.

Responsibilities for the Payroll Administrator:

• Process a varied range of client payrolls accurately and on time, as part of a supportive team
• Manage your own portfolio of clients, acting as their main point of contact and prioritising work to meet agreed deadlines
• Onboard new client payrolls, checking data is accurate and identifying ways to make processes more efficient
• Liaise with HMRC on employer payments and payroll-related queries
• Keep up to date with payroll legislation and apply changes correctly
• Respond to client queries promptly, accurately and within agreed timescales

Requirements for the Payroll Administrator include:

• Payroll experience, with a strong working knowledge of payroll legislation
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients or payrolls effectively
• Excellent client service skills and a polite, professional manner
• A high level of accuracy and numeracy, with a methodical, organised approach
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines
• Good IT skills, including confidence with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel

Benefits:

• Salary of up to £30,000, depending on experience
• Permanent, full-time position
• Hybrid working after probation: office-based Tuesday to Thursday, with the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays (office-based five days a week during probation)
• On-the-job training in the early stages, with ongoing technical and skills development
• An annual development and performance review supporting a clear career path within payroll

If you are an experienced payroll professional looking for a varied, client-facing role with genuine room to develop, we would love to hear from you.

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

Recruitment Consultant: Matt Wicks

Ref: 11395

Cathedral Appointments is recruiting on behalf of a well-established professional services firm for a Payroll Administrator to join its payroll team in Torquay. The team delivers payroll services to a varied range of business clients, and this role will take ownership of a portfolio of client payrolls, making sure every one is processed accurately and on time.

The Role

This is a client-facing payroll role suited to someone with solid payroll experience who enjoys looking after their own portfolio and building lasting client relationships. You will manage your clients independently while working within a collaborative team that supports one another, so it would suit someone organised, accurate and comfortable working to firm deadlines.

Responsibilities for the Payroll Administrator:

• Process a varied range of client payrolls accurately and on time, as part of a supportive team
• Manage your own portfolio of clients, acting as their main point of contact and prioritising work to meet agreed deadlines
• Onboard new client payrolls, checking data is accurate and identifying ways to make processes more efficient
• Liaise with HMRC on employer payments and payroll-related queries
• Keep up to date with payroll legislation and apply changes correctly
• Respond to client queries promptly, accurately and within agreed timescales

Requirements for the Payroll Administrator include:

• Payroll experience, with a strong working knowledge of payroll legislation
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients or payrolls effectively
• Excellent client service skills and a polite, professional manner
• A high level of accuracy and numeracy, with a methodical, organised approach
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines
• Good IT skills, including confidence with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel

Benefits:

• Salary of up to £30,000, depending on experience
• Permanent, full-time position
• Hybrid working after probation: office-based Tuesday to Thursday, with the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays (office-based five days a week during probation)
• On-the-job training in the early stages, with ongoing technical and skills development
• An annual development and performance review supporting a clear career path within payroll

If you are an experienced payroll professional looking for a varied, client-facing role with genuine room to develop, we would love to hear from you.

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

Recruitment Consultant: Matt Wicks

Ref: 11395

Cathedral Appointments is recruiting on behalf of a well-established and successful group of businesses in the construction sector, operating across the South West, for an experienced Group Accountant. This is a senior appointment, taking ownership of financial management and reporting across the group and working closely with the directors as the businesses continue to develop.

The Role

The Group Accountant will lead an established accounts team, deliver accurate reporting for each business in the group and strengthen financial controls, forecasting and reporting procedures. The role suits a commercially minded finance professional who is technically strong, organised and confident in spotting where systems and processes could work better, and who enjoys being close to business decision-making.

Responsibilities for the Group Accountant:

• Prepare quarterly management accounts for each business and monthly performance reports covering turnover, gross profit, overheads and profitability.
• Analyse performance against budgets, forecasts and prior periods, giving directors clear and timely information to support commercial decisions.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting, and build cash flow forecasts across the group, monitoring working capital, debtors and creditors.
• Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions, balances and recharges, resolving any discrepancies promptly.
• Oversee VAT returns, CIS compliance and payroll administration, and liaise with external accountants on year-end and statutory obligations.
• Manage the accounts team and the day-to-day running of the purchase ledger, sales ledger and general accounting, reviewing workflows and introducing improvements.

Requirements for the Group Accountant include:

• Proven experience as a Management Accountant, Finance Manager or in a similar role.
• Strong management accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow skills.
• Experience of intercompany transactions and reconciliations within a multi-company or group structure.
• Experience managing or supervising a small accounts team, with a sound grasp of financial controls.
• The ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial directors and managers.
• Good working knowledge of accounting software, ideally Sage or Xero, and strong Excel skills. ACCA, CIMA or ACA (qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience) and construction sector or CIS experience would be advantageous.

Benefits:

• Salary of up to £60,000 DOE, plus a discretionary bonus scheme.
• Full time, Monday to Friday, with one day per week working from home.
• Private medical insurance, death-in-service benefit and company pension.
• A senior position with genuine ownership of the finance function and direct involvement with the directors.
• A supportive environment with an established accounts team.
• On-site parking.

If you are a commercially minded finance professional ready to shape a finance function and make a visible difference to a growing group, we would love to hear from you.

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

Recruitment Consultant: Matt Wicks

Ref: 11392

Cathedral Appointments is recruiting on behalf of a respected legal practice in Exeter for a Legal Assistant or Paralegal to join on a temporary basis. This is an opportunity to support a busy team of fee earners, keeping files moving and clients well looked after.

The Role

Working closely with solicitors and fee earners, you will provide practical legal and administrative support across a varied caseload. The role suits someone with experience in a legal environment who is organised, discreet and comfortable managing deadlines, whether you are an experienced legal assistant or a paralegal looking for your next assignment.

Responsibilities for the Legal Assistant / Paralegal:

• Draft correspondence and prepare standard legal documents for review.
• Manage case files, keeping records and the case management system accurate and up to date.
• Prepare bundles and collate documents for clients, courts and third parties.
• Liaise with clients, other law firms and third parties by phone and email.
• Support fee earners with research, diary management and key deadlines.
• Assist with file opening, client identity checks and billing administration.

Requirements for the Legal Assistant / Paralegal include:

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal or in a legal support role.
• A sound understanding of legal terminology and procedures.
• Excellent written communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Well organised, with the ability to prioritise a busy workload and meet deadlines.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and case management systems.
• A professional, discreet approach to confidential information.

Benefits:

• £14 to £17 per hour, depending on experience.
• Temporary assignment, based in Exeter.
• Varied legal work within a professional practice environment.
• A chance to broaden your legal experience and build your CV.

If you are an organised legal professional looking for your next temporary assignment, we would love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunities: Cathedral Appointments is committed to equal opportunities in recruitment. We welcome applications from all candidates and assess every applicant on merit, skills and experience alone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

Recruitment Consultant: Ellie Connor

Ref: 11388

Cathedral Appointments is recruiting on behalf of a well-established wealth management business in Exeter for a Wealth Management Administrator to join on a temporary basis. This is a key support role, helping advisers deliver an accurate, responsive service to their clients.

The Role

Working closely with financial advisers and paraplanners, you will manage the administration behind client reviews, new business and ongoing servicing across pensions and investments. The role suits someone with experience in financial services administration who is organised, accurate and confident dealing with clients and product providers.

Responsibilities for the Wealth Management Administrator:

• Process new business applications across pensions, investments and protection, tracking cases through to completion.
• Prepare client review packs, valuations and meeting paperwork for advisers.
• Issue letters of authority and gather information from product providers.
• Keep client records and the back-office system accurate and up to date, in line with compliance requirements.
• Respond to client and provider queries by phone and email.
• Support advisers with diary management and arranging review meetings.

Requirements for the Wealth Management Administrator include:

• Previous administration experience within wealth management, financial planning or wider financial services.
• Familiarity with financial planning back-office systems and provider platforms.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to paperwork and compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a professional, client-focused manner.
• Confident using Microsoft 365.
• Progress towards the Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning is desirable but not essential.

Benefits:

• £15 to £18 per hour, depending on experience.
• Temporary assignment, based in Exeter.
• Exposure to a professional, client-focused wealth management environment.
• A valuable opportunity to broaden your financial services experience.

If you are an organised financial services administrator looking for your next assignment, we would love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunities: Cathedral Appointments is committed to equal opportunities in recruitment. We welcome applications from all candidates and assess every applicant on merit, skills and experience alone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship

Recruitment Consultant: Ellie Connor

Ref: 11389

Cathedral Appointments is recruiting on behalf of a growing managed IT services provider for an IT Support Technician to join its Macclesfield team. The business supports a broad portfolio of client organisations, and continued growth has created an opportunity for a capable technician to help keep their users, devices and systems running smoothly.

The Role

This is a varied 1st and 2nd line position supporting client businesses across hardware, software and business systems. You will resolve user and application issues, build and deploy devices, and help maintain client infrastructure, working through a mix of remote, office and on-site support. It would suit someone with solid helpdesk experience who enjoys variety and is ready to broaden their technical skills in a managed services setting.

Responsibilities for the IT Support Technician:

• Provide 1st and 2nd line support for hardware, software and peripherals, remotely and on client sites
• Manage helpdesk tickets through to resolution, keeping users informed throughout
• Handle joiner and leaver processes for client organisations
• Build and deploy Windows, Apple and mobile devices
• Assist with administration of Active Directory and Entra ID, servers and network infrastructure
• Support IT projects and cloud technology deployments
• Requirements for the IT Support Technician include:
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 (essential) and Microsoft Windows
• A full UK driving licence (essential) and willingness to travel to client sites
• A Microsoft certification or at least 2 years of relevant IT support experience
• Experience supporting desktop and laptop hardware
• A good understanding of Active Directory, TCP/IP, DNS and DHCP
• Strong troubleshooting, communication and organisational skills, working well independently and as part of a team
• Desirable: experience with Azure, Intune or Autopilot, RMM and PSA tools, or an IT-related BTEC, NVQ or similar qualification

Benefits:

• Salary of £30,000 - £34,000 DOE
• Hybrid working, balancing home, office and client-site work
• Pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing support
• Monthly employee perks scheme
• Exposure to a wide range of client environments and cloud technologies

If you are an IT support professional looking for variety and the chance to develop within a growing managed services business, we would love to hear from you.

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

Recruitment Consultant: Dan Martin

Ref: 11384