Gleeson Recruitment Group

About the Company

Gleeson Recruitment Group was set up by the three Directors in 2011, with the vision of creating a business founded on trust, transparency and integrity - everything they felt the industry lacked.

Since then we have grown with our success, and have branched out by obtaining talented and experienced staff who embody the same values around customer service. We now cover Accountancy & Finance, Built Environment, Engineering & Manufacturing, Human Resources, IT, Marketing & Digital, Office Support, Procurement & Supply Chain, Transformation and Executive Search, as well as offering a range of HR services such psychometric testing and profiling and outplacement provision. We have also expanded geographically covering the majority of the UK from our offices in Birmingham, London and Reading.

The business has now grown to be a true talent partner.

Our ultimate aim is, and always has been, the development of mutually beneficial, long-lasting relationships and we have a genuine conviction to deliver the right result.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Gleeson Recruitment Group

Job Title

IT Operations and Infrastructure Manager

Job Description

Gleeson Recruitment have just been briefed on a fantastic opportunity for an experienced IT Operations and Infrastructure Manager to join a growing and reputable business in the West Midlands. The role will be responsible for the day to day running of the infrastructure and operations (I&O) function within IT, accountable for IT I&O throughout the organization. The role reports into the Head of Shared Services and has line management responsibility for the Network, Operations, Infrastructure and Security Operations team.

This is a fantastic new opportunity to lead an expanding team in an exciting phase of growth and investment in IT across the business. You'll join a team implementing a "cloud first" and general transformation strategy across our multi-site, primarily UK based businesses. You'll play a central role developing and leading the ops and Infrastructure team, helping define and deliver an ongoing cloud journey.

The IT Operations and Infrastructure manager brings experience, knowledge, and future vision for transforming the I&O function including its strategy, operating model, product and service offerings and workforce. The role holder is a senior stakeholder in all relationships with externally sourced infrastructure and operations capabilities.

Experience Needed

Bachelor's degree in related area or equivalent work experience
Significant experience of leadership responsibilities, including planning, budgeting, and staffing
Exceptional managerial skills; ability to develop and communicate an I&O vision that inspires and motivates staff and aligns with the IT and business strategy
Experience of evangelizing and implementing transformation initiatives where the target state included agile, DevOps, SRE, cloud adoption at scale.
Experience of building cloud management solutions, including software development, integration, and ongoing engineering aspects.
Deep understanding of current and emerging I&O technologies and practices, and how other enterprises are employing them
Leading cloud adoption (at scale), including establishing governance mechanisms, delivering migration projects and modifying I&O's target operating model.
Third-party management, working closely with sourcing and vendor managers.

Additional Benefits

A leadership structure designed to support your personal growth and development within the business
Car/Allowance
Bonus to 10%
Private Medical Cover
Matched Pensions Scheme
On-site Gym
On-site childcare
Retail discounts

At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.

By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

West Midlands, United Kingdom

On site

14-04-2025

Company Name

Gleeson Recruitment Group

Job Title

Business Development Manager

Job Description

A provider of road safety education, with a fast-growing Driver Risk Management division that offers innovative driver training and risk management solutions to businesses across the UK, including blue-chip organisations.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join their expanding sales team on a full-time, permanent basis within our commercial division. This role is pivotal in driving and delivering our growth strategy. Reporting to the Group Sales Director, your primary focus will be securing new customers, particularly in industries with large vehicle fleets or significant driver numbers, where our compliance and analytics solutions help shape bespoke driver training programs.

Key Responsibilities:
Drive the growth strategy by building strong relationships to support sales expansion, primarily targeting new customers.
Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline of potential clients, ensuring the ability to exceed agreed sales targets.
Demonstrate deep knowledge of their products, solutions, and value propositions to align them with customer needs.
Effectively present and apply their solutions to address customer challenges.
Exhibit strong commercial acumen through business proposals, contract negotiation, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Introduce thought leadership to prospective clients, influencing solution development.
Lead and support colleagues in customer or bid pursuit teams for strategic opportunities.
Research business opportunities and emerging revenue streams.
Monitor industry trends both locally and internationally.
Report on successes and identify areas for improvement.
About You:
A skilled networker with the ability to build deep relationships across various industry sectors.
Proactive in developing strategic relationships with new customers, with a strong focus on cross-selling and up-selling solutions.
Capable of fostering high-level relationships, including at the C-suite level, particularly within risk and compliance areas.
Experienced in proactive prospecting to generate new business opportunities.
Able to leverage industry knowledge to identify new customer segments and expand solution offerings.
A big-picture thinker, naturally inquisitive, and eager to understand customers' strategies to provide meaningful solutions.
At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.

By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

England, United Kingdom

On site

24-04-2025

Company Name

Gleeson Recruitment Group

Job Title

Assistant Accountant

Job Description

Assistant Accountant
Location: Halesowen
Salary: £32,000-£36,000
Type - Full Time/Permanent
We are delighted to be working with our valued client, a well-established and growing organisation, to recruit an experienced Senior Contract Accountant.
This is a broad and hands-on role that sits within the core finance team and combines traditional management accounting with commercial finance business partnering. You'll be joining at a key time and will play an integral role in driving performance, providing insight, and supporting business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and variance analysis
Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles, working closely with department heads
Provide meaningful financial insight and reporting to operational teams and senior leadership
Support strategic decision-making through financial modelling and scenario planning
Collaborate with non-finance stakeholders to influence financial outcomes and ensure budget adherence
Drive process improvements and support internal controls
Assist with year-end audit and statutory reporting requirements
Mentor junior finance staff and support team development where necessary

Skills & Requirements:

At least 50% way through a professional qualification (ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
Proven experience in a similar management or financial accountant role
Strong commercial acumen and experience working closely with non-finance teams
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Proficient in Excel and modern finance systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Netsuite)
Able to hit the ground running and add value quickly in a contract setting

Benefits & Package:

A varied and impactful contract role within a high-performing finance function
Opportunity to make a real difference during a critical period for the business
Hybrid working and flexibility
Fantastic benefits package
To apply for the Senior Contract Accountant position, please click on the apply now button and your CV will be sent directly to the responsible recruiter. We will respond to successful applicants within 7 days, however please feel free to get in touch if you would like any further information about your application.
At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.

By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Halesowen, United Kingdom

Hybrid

30-04-2025

Company Name

Gleeson Recruitment Group

Job Title

Snowflake Data Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Snowflake Data Engineer
Location: Somerset, 3 days per week onsite
Contract- outside IR35
Overview:
We are looking for a talented Snowflake Data Engineer to join our growing data team. Reporting to the BI & Data Manager, you will play a key role in the technical build of our new enterprise data warehouse. While the overall BI and data strategy is being led by the manager, your focus will be on hands-on development: building scalable pipelines, designing efficient data models, and ensuring a high-quality Snowflake environment to support business intelligence, analytics, and data-driven decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and optimize data pipelines and ETL processes into Snowflake.
Build, structure, and maintain the Snowflake data warehouse.
Work closely with the BI & Data Manager to align technical solutions with strategic goals.
Implement data modelling best practices to support reporting and analysis needs.
Ensure data integrity, security, and performance within the Snowflake environment.
Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and stakeholders across the business.
Skills and Experience Required:
Strong experience working with Snowflake in a data engineering capacity.
Expertise in SQL and ETL/ELT development.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Experience with data modelling (e.g., star/snowflake schema).
Knowledge of best practices in data governance, security, and performance optimization.
Ability to work collaboratively but also drive work independently.
Please apply asap if interested. GleeIT - Snowflake Data Engineer
At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.

By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Somerset, United Kingdom

Hybrid

30-04-2025