Blair West

www.blairwest.co.uk

3 Jobs

21 Employees

About the Company

Blair West is an independent Search & Recruitment firm. We work primarily with PE backed and high-growth privately owned businesses throughout the UK.

In addition to retained Executive and Non-Executive Search, we support our clients in building their Finance, Sales & Marketing, People & Culture, Business Support and Technology functions.

Listed Jobs

Company Name: Blair West
Job Title: Chief Operating Officer
Job Description: **Job Title:** Chief Operating Officer **Role Summary:** Strategic leader responsible for overseeing and enhancing the performance of all UK manufacturing sites within a fast‑growing, technology‑driven scale‑up. Acts as a board member, drives operational excellence, leads integration of acquisitions, and fosters high‑performance teams in a dynamic, ambiguous environment. **Expectations:** - Demonstrate autonomous decision‑making and thrive in rapid‑growth, ambiguous settings. - Lead and develop high‑performing operational teams. - Champion continuous process improvement and operational efficiency. - Communicate effectively with senior leadership and motivate cross‑functional stakeholders. **Key Responsibilities:** - Direct overall operational performance of UK manufacturing facilities. - Identify, evaluate, and support acquisition targets aligned with growth strategy. - Manage post‑acquisition integration, ensuring alignment of processes, culture, and performance metrics. - Implement and oversee process‑improvement initiatives to boost productivity, quality, and cost efficiency. - Develop and execute operational strategies that support both organic and inorganic growth. - Participate as a board member in strategic planning and governance. **Required Skills:** - Proven expertise in process improvement, lean manufacturing, or operational excellence. - Strong leadership and team‑development capabilities. - Ability to operate autonomously and navigate ambiguity. - Excellent communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills, especially with senior executives. - Strategic thinking with experience in acquisition evaluation and integration. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or related field (required). - MBA or equivalent advanced degree (preferred). - Relevant certifications (e.g., Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, PMP) advantageous.

North east, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

03-10-2025

Company Name: Blair West
Job Title: Human Resources Manager
Job Description: **Job Title:** Human Resources Manager **Role Summary:** Lead and develop the HR function for a rapidly scaling organization, focusing on recruitment, succession planning, employee lifecycle management, and HR strategy. Partner with senior leadership to build a high‑performing, engaged workforce across multiple locations. **Expectations:** - Operate independently in a stand‑alone HR role. - Design and execute recruitment and succession strategies to meet growth targets. - Manage full employee lifecycle and employee relations. - Align HR policies and procedures with business objectives. **Key Responsibilities:** - Create and implement a recruitment strategy for tradespeople and other roles. - Develop succession plans to ensure rapid, seamless role fulfillment. - Oversee onboarding, performance management, development, and off‑boarding processes. - Collaborate with owners to shape overall HR strategy, benefits, and culture initiatives. - Manage employee relations issues and maintain a positive work environment. - Administer HR documentation, contracts, and compliance paperwork. - Provide HR updates and insights to the senior leadership team. - Review, harmonize, and maintain HR policies and procedures. **Required Skills:** - Proven experience as a sole HR manager or similar stand‑alone position. - Strong recruitment expertise, especially for trade or skilled‑labour roles. - Demonstrated ability in succession planning and recruitment strategy development. - Solid employee relations (ER) experience. - Ability to build and scale an HR function within a growing business. - Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience). - Professional HR certification preferred (e.g., CIPD, SHRM-CP/SHRM‑SP).

Durham, United kingdom

Hybrid

07-10-2025

Company Name: Blair West
Job Title: Assistant Management Accountant
Job Description: **Job title:** Assistant Management Accountant **Role Summary:** Provide support to the finance team in day‑to‑day accounting operations, focusing on cashbook management, reconciliations, fixed assets, and management accounts. Collaborate with senior staff on reporting, audit preparation, and process improvement. **Expectations:** - Accurate and timely processing of accounting entries and reconciliations. - Strong analytical scrutiny of P&L statements and expense reports. - Effective communication with internal stakeholders and external auditors. - Adaptability to shifting priorities and tight deadlines. **Key Responsibilities:** - Process cashbook entries, credit card transactions, and petty cash controls. - Execute monthly bank and utility reconciliations. - Maintain fixed assets register and assist with depreciation schedules. - Prepare journals, post entries, and reconcile accounts for management reporting. - Analyze P&L and income/expenditure, flagging variances and recommending actions. - Support purchase and sales ledger activities. - Assist in year‑end close preparation and liaise with auditors. - Manage utility accounts, including mobile phone expenses. **Required Skills:** - Prior experience as an Accounts Assistant or in a comparable role. - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis). - Hands‑on experience with finance or ERP systems (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, Xero). - Strong numerical accuracy and analytical thinking. - Excellent written and verbal communication; teamwork orientation. - Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. - Attention to detail and ability to challenge assumptions constructively. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Accounting, Finance, or Business (e.g., ACCA Foundation, CIMA Fundamentals, AAT Level 3). - Ongoing professional development in accounting preferred.

Newcastle upon tyne, United kingdom

On site

21-11-2025