Role: HR Business Partner
Location: Carlisle
Employer: Pladis (McVities)
Salary: Circa £70,000 per annum + car allowance + bonus
Employment Type: Permanent, Onsite with some flex
Benefits:

• Up-to 15% Annual Bonus
• £7k Car allowance
• Life Insurance
• Enhanced Pension Contributions

Pladis is the proud custodian of over 300 years of baking and confectionary heritage. With a 16,000-strong global team, it crafts delicious treats across 27 bakeries in 11 countries, with the potential to reach four billion consumers worldwide.

With its site in Carlisle, McVitie’s has been crafting some of the world’s favourite biscuits and cakes since 1839 and is now seeking a new HR Business Partner to provide HR leadership and business partnering support at site. This role will work closely with the site leadership and management teams, as well as the various teams within the wider UK&I HR function to ensure all HR activity is adding value in line with the site plans and strategies, and is aligned to wider HR priorities for the region

Responsibilities include:

• To play a central role as part of the Site Leadership Team, developing strong, credible relationships with the team, and being instrumental in setting site direction and strategy, and leading on the creation of people strategy.
• Developing Talent Management plans and owning the talent management processes for the site
• Own the HR agenda for site/functions in line with agreed functional agendas covering performance management, talent development, engagement, reward and industrial relations.
• Work in partnership with senior leaders and senior managers on establishing and implementing solutions that support the ongoing development of leadership capability.
• Provide the necessary link to other teams within the wider HR function as required, including Recruitment, Central Engagement, Central L&D, Employee Relations, Occupational Health & Wellbeing, HR Shared Services.
• Own and lead the creation of site people plans that are fully aligned to site strategic priorities and wider HR priorities, ensuring full integration of the HR agenda for the site, including engagement and site driven L&D priorities.
• Build strong relationships with site trade union teams that foster positive employee relations across the site.
• Maintain close links with other HR Business Partners across the UK&I to ensure consistency of HR practices and the management of any read across and wider implications of local site wide initiatives or decisions.
• Partner with the Site Lead on creation of future facing site change plans including organisation design, with responsibility for leading people workstreams, including planning, stakeholder management and execution.
• Through line management of the Site Engagement Lead, take accountability for: ongoing measurement of engagement levels across all worker groups at site, as well as engagement action planning to address key areas. Holding leaders to account in their roles in owning this agenda; Developing Site driven CSR agenda – accountable for creation, maintaining and delivery of this agenda, and execution of central CSR agenda; Developing site driven Inclusion & Diversity and Employee Value Proposition plans, and execution of central IDE/EVP agenda; Execution of centrally driven Health & Wellbeing plans, including provision of support and leadership to the site Mental Health Ambassador network
• Through line management of the Site L&D Coordinator, take accountability for: Compliance training across site – including Health & Safety, Food Safety, Ethical standards, as well as inductions. Support central L&D initiatives as they arise; Developing and maintaining a clear understanding of the L&D offering within pladis UK&I and optimise opportunities to ensure these are accessible to targeted groups/individuals in order to develop colleague, management and leadership capability levels

About You

You’re an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a deep understanding of the unique challenges within manufacturing. You excel in developing and executing strategic people plans (including significant transformation planning and execution) and are comfortable influencing and collaborating with senior leaders, trade union representatives, and cross-functional teams. You have a strong track record of leading complex reorganisations, driving employee engagement, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement.

Your passion for people is evident through your proactive approach to supporting leadership capability, advancing employee engagement, and fostering an inclusive culture that aligns with the organisation’s strategic goals. You’re solutions-oriented, resilient, and motivated by the opportunity to make a real impact within a dynamic organisation.

If you’re ready to lead a team, drive meaningful change, and serve as a trusted partner within our HR function, we’d love to hear from you.

Don't meet every single requirement? At Realise, we are dedicated to helping our clients build diverse, inclusive and authentic workplaces, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we would encourage you to apply anyway! You might be just the candidate we're looking for!

Realise HR Ltd is operating as an employment agency on behalf of its clients. We may keep your CV on file for the purposes of providing recruitment services and in accordance with our privacy policy which can be found on our website. www.realisehr.co.uk

Role: Quantity Surveyor (NEC Practitioner)
Employer: Solomons Europe
Location: North West or North East, England (Hybrid)
Salary Band: £35,000 - £50,000per annum + bonus of up-to 12.5%
Employment Type: Permanent
Benefits:

Superb benefits package including:

• Flex Allowance: £5,775 per annum, usable as monthly remuneration or customisable benefits.
• Annual Company Bonus Scheme: Participate in the 'All 4 One!' company-wide bonus scheme of up-to 12.5%.
• Career Development: Support for designing and pursuing your ideal career path.
• NEC4 Training: Comprehensive training from in-house and external experts.
• Hybrid & Flexible Working: Agile working with five regional offices and full MS Office suite.
• Rest and Recharge: Use of a holiday lodge in the Lake District, access to a wellbeing retreat, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and the option to buy or sell up to five days' leave.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Matched pension contributions up to 8%, electric and hybrid vehicle options, employee discount schemes, private medical insurance, and health cash plan.
• Enhanced Family Leave: Improved maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay options and flexible working.

Who are Solomons Europe?

Solomons Europe is a dynamic, dedicated team of quantity surveyors, procurement and commercial professionals, supporting major power, infrastructure, engineering and utilities projects and frameworks on behalf of clients and contractors across the Northern Powerhouse with project values ranging from £250k to £1.5bn.

Solomons Europe is an ambitious SME driven by a strong purpose – to deliver an excellent service to clients so their projects leave a positive legacy. With this in mind, it leverages NEC4® to achieve outstanding project outcomes and ensures all of its team is fully conversant and confident with the suite of NEC4 contracts, promoting both professional growth and exceptional service delivery.

Realise HR, together with Solomons Europe, is looking to expand Solomons talented team across the North of England. In this role, you'll confidently manage projects independently or as part of a team, overseeing procurement, contract administration, and project commercial assurance. Experience with NEC4® contracts is ideal, but familiarity with other contract forms and a keen interest in NEC4 is also welcomed. You should be passionate about ensuring collaborative project delivery roles, utilising local SME supply chains, driving successful project delivery and beneficial socio economic outcomes.

Solomons has committed to substantial investments in building team capability through specialised training, workshops, and recognised accreditations. Their development program, supported by industry bodies and experts like ICE (NEC), is designed to ensure we are the premier NEC consultancy team in the UK.

About You

• Be educated to degree level or equivalent in Quantity Surveying / Procurement / Commercial Management / Engineering BSc / Law (HNC/HND qualified candidates with the relevant experience may be considered).
• You will ideally be qualified or working towards the attainment of professional membership or qualification of an accredited professional institute (for example, RICS/CIPS/ICE or similar).
• Have a full UK driving license and access to a car to use for business travel (essential due to the locations of Client sites and Solomons Offices).
• Experience in NEC4® contracts is ideal
• You may have a background in disciplines such as law, project management, quantity surveying, or civil engineering.

Want to find out more about being a QS with Solomons Europe? Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYWjusCVpNI

Don't meet every single requirement? At Realise, we are dedicated to helping our clients build diverse, inclusive and authentic workplaces, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we would encourage you to apply anyway! You might be just the candidate we're looking for!

Realise HR Ltd is operating as an employment agency on behalf of its clients. We may keep your CV on file for the purposes of providing recruitment services and in accordance with our privacy policy which can be found on our website. www.realisehr.co.uk

Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor (NEC Specialist)
Employer: Solomons Europe
Location: North West or North East, England (Hybrid)
Salary Band: 

Senior QS £50,000 - £65,000 + bonus of up-to 12.5%
Managing QS £65,000 - £85,000 per annum + bonus of up-to 12.5%

Employment Type: Permanent
Benefits:

Superb benefits package including:

• Flex Allowance: £5,775 per annum, usable as monthly remuneration or customisable benefits.
• Annual Company Bonus Scheme: Participate in the 'All 4 One!' company-wide bonus scheme of up-to 12.5%.
• Career Development: Support for designing and pursuing your ideal career path.
• NEC4 Training: Comprehensive training from in-house and external experts.
• Hybrid & Flexible Working: Agile working with five regional offices and full MS Office suite.
• Rest and Recharge: Use of a holiday lodge in the Lake District, access to a wellbeing retreat, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and the option to buy or sell up to five days' leave.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Matched pension contributions up to 8%, electric and hybrid vehicle options, employee discount schemes, private medical insurance, and health cash plan.
• Enhanced Family Leave: Improved maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay options and flexible working.

Who are Solomons Europe?

Solomons Europe is a dynamic, dedicated team of quantity surveyors, procurement and commercial professionals, supporting major power, infrastructure, engineering and utilities projects and frameworks on behalf of clients and contractors across the Northern Powerhouse with project values ranging from £250k to £1.5bn.

Solomons Europe is an ambitious SME driven by a strong purpose – to deliver an excellent service to clients so their projects leave a positive legacy. With this in mind, it leverages NEC4® to achieve outstanding project outcomes and ensures all of its team is fully conversant and confident with the suite of NEC4 contracts, promoting both professional growth and exceptional service delivery.

Realise HR, together with Solomons Europe, is looking to expand Solomons talented team across the North of England. We invite passionate, self-motivated (or aspiring) Senior Quantity Surveyors and Managing Quantity Surveyors to join the Solomons family. If you are eager to deepen your NEC4® knowledge and experience, this could be the opportunity for you.

Solomons has committed to substantial investments in building team capability through specialised training, workshops, and recognised accreditations. Their development program, supported by industry bodies and experts like ICE (NEC), is designed to ensure we are the premier NEC consultancy team in the UK.

About You

• Be educated to degree level or equivalent in Quantity Surveying / Procurement / Commercial Management / Engineering BSc / Law (HNC/HND qualified candidates with the relevant experience may be considered).
• You will ideally be qualified or working towards the attainment of professional membership or qualification of an accredited professional institute (for example, RICS/CIPS/ICE or similar).
• Have a full UK driving license and access to a car to use for business travel (essential due to the locations of Client sites and Solomons Offices).
• You will have an in depth knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts, and have demonstrated the ability to deliver personally, and supervise others, in the use and administration of NEC4.
• You may have a background in disciplines such as law, project management, quantity surveying, or civil engineering.

Want to find out more about being a QS with Solomons Europe? Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYWjusCVpNI

Don't meet every single requirement? At Realise, we are dedicated to helping our clients build diverse, inclusive and authentic workplaces, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we would encourage you to apply anyway! You might be just the candidate we're looking for!

Realise HR Ltd is operating as an employment agency on behalf of its clients. We may keep your CV on file for the purposes of providing recruitment services and in accordance with our privacy policy which can be found on our website. www.realisehr.co.uk

Role: Social Media & Digital Marketing Manager
Employer: Grasmere Gingerbread
Location: Grasmere (onsite)
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Employment Type: Permanent
Benefits:

• Free car parking if not resident in Grasmere
• Health policy which offers a cash back scheme with an option to add family

members;

• ‘My Cumbria Card’ offering discounts for regional attractions and facilities
• Staff Discount
• Payment of out-of- work courses that would be beneficial to the position
• A birthday present of a day’s pay on your birthday
• £50 worth of goodies of your choice;
• Free refreshments and as much Grasmere Gingerbread® as you like

Realise HR is delighted to be working in partnership with Grasmere Gingerbread®. Grasmere Gingerbread® is a unique Lake District biscuit invented by creator cook Sarah Nelson in 1854. The recipe is a secret and Sarah’s original hand-written note of its ingredients and baking method is stored in a bank vault in Ambleside. It has been described as the ‘best gingerbread in the world’ and is celebrated by many leading chefs such as Phil Vickery, Jamie Oliver and Gennaro Contaldo.

Together, we're looking for a new Social Media & Digital Marketing Manager to enthusiastically embrace the Grasmere Gingerbread® ethos and brand by combining creativity with strategy to further develop and expand Grasmere Gingerbread® social media and digital presence. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly-motivated dynamic individual who embraces the evolving digital world and appreciates all things food and Lake District.

Responsibilities include:

Social Media:

• Manage, maintain and grow all company social media accounts as well as developing creative content schedules for the year.
• Develop creative, innovative and engaging content (photography, videography, copy) as well as collaborating with exciting brands and influencers to create positive engagement with the Grasmere Gingerbread® brand.
• Monitor, track, analyse, interpret and report on social media platform performance to effectively enhance and tailor future content to drive growth using tools/software such as Google Analytics, Hootsuite, LinkTree and Meta insights.

Digital Marketing:

• Execute digital advertising campaigns across social media channels as well as liaising with external agencies in respect of PPC/Google Ad Campaigns.
• Work with the Head of Marketing & Sales on the overall digital marketing objectives and strategy for the business.

Website & E-Commerce:

• Update company website and regularly produce company newsletters by proactively managing customer database.
• Work alongside the Technical Manager to ensure website is fully functioning and efficiently optimised for e-commerce transactions.

Photo & Video:

• Support the team in capturing moments to share with our audiences. While you don't need to be a professional photographer or videographer, some prior experience in this area would be advantageous.

About You

We're looking for someone who is super creative, passionate, has a marketing background with a particular focus on social media. If you're able to create new, interesting content and understand its importance in engaging new customers, this could be for you. We're looking for someone who can create compelling narratives that reflect the traditional values of the Grasmere Gingerbread® brand, while exciting our ever evolving customer base.

Don't meet every single requirement? At Realise, we are dedicated to helping our clients build diverse, inclusive and authentic workplaces, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we would encourage you to apply anyway! You might be just the candidate we're looking for!