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The Blueprint Group is a sales and marketing company based in Edinburgh, specialising in face-to-face, field, B2B, residential and retail marketing campaigns. We help our clients grow through direct customer acquisition and real human engagement.

As a Business Trainee on our Management Development Programme, you'll begin by working in our field sales team, representing clients and engaging directly with customers. Over time, you'll take on greater responsibility, including team leadership and campaign management. This is an ideal entry-level opportunity for individuals interested in sales, marketing, and business leadership.

• Engage with customers face-to-face in residential, retail and B2B settings to promote client products and services
• Support daily campaign activity including outreach, lead generation, reporting, and territory planning
• Shadow experienced team members to learn sales techniques and develop communication and negotiation skills
• Meet and exceed performance targets (e.g. sales figures, customer satisfaction scores)
• Support with onboarding and training of new team members as you progress
• Assist in campaign planning and coordination alongside managers and senior staff

• No prior experience is necessary; however, strong communication skills and a willingness to learn are essential
• Confident, professional and personable when speaking with members of the public
• Self-motivated, driven, and able to respond positively to feedback
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work flexible hours when required
• Based in or willing to commute to Leith / wider Edinburgh area

• Competitive pay structure (typically £24,000–£36,000 , performance-dependent)
• Full training in sales, customer service, and leadership
• Clear development pathway into management roles
• A supportive and sociable team environment
• Hands-on experience across various campaign types

About The Blueprint Group

The Blueprint Group is a sales and marketing company based in Edinburgh, specialising in face-to-face, field, B2B, residential and retail marketing campaigns. We help our clients grow through direct customer acquisition and real human engagement.

As a Business Trainee on our Management Development Programme, you'll begin by working in our field sales team, representing clients and engaging directly with customers. Over time, you'll take on greater responsibility, including team leadership and campaign management. This is an ideal entry-level opportunity for individuals interested in sales, marketing, and business leadership.

• Engage with customers face-to-face in residential, retail and B2B settings to promote client products and services
• Support daily campaign activity including outreach, lead generation, reporting, and territory planning
• Shadow experienced team members to learn sales techniques and develop communication and negotiation skills
• Meet and exceed performance targets (e.g. sales figures, customer satisfaction scores)
• Support with onboarding and training of new team members as you progress
• Assist in campaign planning and coordination alongside managers and senior staff

• No prior experience is necessary; however, strong communication skills and a willingness to learn are essential
• Confident, professional and personable when speaking with members of the public
• Self-motivated, driven, and able to respond positively to feedback
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work flexible hours when required
• Based in or willing to commute to Leith / wider Edinburgh area

• Competitive pay structure (typically £24,000–£36,000 , performance-dependent)
• Full training in sales, customer service, and leadership
• Clear development pathway into management roles
• A supportive and sociable team environment
• Hands-on experience across various campaign types

• Develop and implement strategic operational plans aligned with the company's long-term vision.
• Oversee the day-to-day management of key business operations departments, including but not limited to, customer support, administration, and potentially supply chain or logistics.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of managers and operational staff, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, efficiency gains, and cost reduction across all managed operations.
• Develop and manage operational budgets, ensuring financial targets are met.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track operational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Implement and refine operational policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Collaborate with other senior leaders to ensure seamless integration of operations with broader business strategies.
• Drive innovation in operational methods and technologies to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and industry standards.

• MBA or Master's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in management and business operations, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record of successfully managing multiple departments and driving significant operational improvements.
• Strong understanding of operational best practices, process optimization techniques (Lean, Six Sigma), and financial management.
• Exceptional leadership, team-building, and motivational skills.
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working effectively in a remote, distributed team environment is essential.
• Ability to develop and execute complex strategic plans.
• Demonstrated experience in managing budgets and driving profitability.

• Partner with business leaders to drive HR strategy and initiatives.
• Develop and implement talent management and succession planning programs.
• Support and advise on employee relations issues, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Oversee recruitment processes to attract and retain top talent.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and foster a positive workplace culture.
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers on HR best practices.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and HR policies.
• Analyse HR data to identify trends and recommend solutions.
• Contribute to the development and execution of HR policies and procedures.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in HR, with a focus on business partnering.
• Proven experience in talent management, recruitment, and employee relations.
• Strong understanding of HR legislation and best practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and HR analytics.
• Experience with hybrid working models and collaborative technologies.
• Strong business acumen and ability to align HR strategies with business goals.

• Serve as a strategic HR partner to assigned business units, providing expert advice on all talent management and HR-related matters.
• Develop and implement comprehensive talent acquisition strategies to attract and secure top-tier talent.
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Design and manage effective succession planning programs to identify and develop future leaders.
• Create and implement robust performance management processes, ensuring fair and consistent evaluation of employee performance.
• Develop and deliver impactful employee development and training programs tailored to business needs.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Advise managers on employee relations issues, disciplinary procedures, and performance improvement plans.
• Conduct workforce planning and analysis to identify current and future talent gaps.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives within the organization.
• Stay abreast of HR best practices, employment legislation, and industry trends.
• Collaborate with the wider HR team to ensure seamless delivery of HR services.
• Utilize HRIS systems to manage employee data and generate insightful reports.
• Facilitate organizational change management initiatives.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.

• CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent HR professional certification.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a senior HR Business Partner or equivalent role, with a strong focus on talent management.
• Proven track record in talent acquisition, succession planning, performance management, and employee development.
• In-depth knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and HRIS systems.
• Excellent understanding of organizational development and change management principles.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to translate business needs into effective HR strategies.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting to drive HR decision-making.
• Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic organizational environment is highly desirable.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid working model, balancing remote and in-office presence.

• Partner with business leaders to understand talent needs and develop aligned HR strategies.
• Lead the design and execution of talent management programs, including workforce planning, succession planning, performance management, and leadership development.
• Develop and implement effective strategies for talent acquisition and employer branding to attract high-calibre candidates.
• Oversee performance management processes, ensuring fair and effective evaluation and feedback mechanisms.
• Design and implement robust leadership development programs to cultivate future leaders.
• Manage and enhance employee engagement initiatives, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Provide expert guidance and coaching to senior leaders on all aspects of talent management and HR best practices.
• Analyze HR data and metrics to identify trends, measure the effectiveness of talent initiatives, and inform strategic decisions.
• Stay current with HR trends, legal compliance, and best practices in talent management.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues to ensure seamless delivery of HR services.
• Manage employee relations issues with fairness and discretion.
• Contribute to the overall HR strategy and the continuous improvement of HR processes.

• Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent professional certification.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with a strong specialization in talent management and organizational development.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing successful talent acquisition, succession planning, and performance management strategies.
• Excellent understanding of HR best practices, employment law, and data analytics.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to partner effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and proactively manage workload in a fully remote environment.
• Experience in change management and organizational design is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and HR analytics tools.

Are you a graduate looking to build a career in sales, marketing, and leadership? Our Graduate Management Programme is designed to develop ambitious individuals into future leaders within our fast-growing business.

What you’ll gain experience in:

• Learning the core principles of sales, marketing, and customer engagement through hands-on campaigns
• Developing leadership skills by supporting recruitment, mentoring new team members, and managing daily operations
• Taking responsibility for planning, logistics, and performance reporting
• Joining client strategy sessions and contributing to data-driven business growth
• Shadowing senior leaders and progressing into management roles
• Expanding your network at national and international business events

What we’re looking for:

• Graduates with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive problem-solvers with the ambition to progress quickly
• Future leaders eager to make an impact in a fast-paced environment

What we offer:

• Structured training, mentoring, and fast-track career progression
• Opportunities for travel and global business exposure
• A supportive, high-energy culture with recognition and rewards

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today to join our Graduate Management Programme.

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Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Livingston, is currently looking to recruit a Hard Facilities Management Contract Monitoring Officer for an initial 12 month contract on a rate of £24.16 - £26.52/ hour PAYE . This role will hybrid working, 2 days onsite.

Responsibilities:

- Undertake effective contract monitoring to ensure that the HFM contracts meets service and audit requirements and the performance standards set out in the contract

- Prepare and implement an annual plan of monitoring tasks and undertake liaison and consultation with key stakeholders on all issues in relation to the contracts.

- Monitoring the provision of contracted services, including the availability of facilities, to ensure they conform to service specifications and council requirements; applying the contract payment mechanism and issuing contractual compliance notices as necessary.

- Co-ordinating Property Management Services in the review of the HFM life cycle maintenance programme, planned preventative maintenance and deferred works programmes.

- Co-ordinating Property Management Services in the monitoring of compliance with all applicable Health & Safety, Building and Fire Regulations and insurance requirements.

- Co-ordinating the procurement of all new work; liaising with the Contractor(s), consultants, building contractors and statutory authorities as necessary; ensuring service continuity and value for money.

- Financial control and management of the HFM budget.

- Preparation of reports to Committee on overall contract performance.

- Agreeing any benchmarking or market testing arrangements and outputs as provided for in the contract.

- Review and authorise any reactive maintenance requests over the inclusive threshold

- Attend regular progress/performance meetings with the Hard FM contractor

- Liaising with stakeholders to ensure satisfactory service delivery; monitoring Contractor(s) quality management systems; reviewing surveys/feedback; challenging and supporting the Contractor(s) to improve their service.

- Undertake site inspections to assess the quality of works undertaken.

- Manage additional works quotations/project initiations to be delivered by Hard FM contractor

- Monitor and assist in Financial control and management of HFM budget.

- Review monthly performance report and application for payment from the Hard FM contractors.

- Preparation of reports detailing overall contract performance.

- Liaising with Internal Audit and External Audit, actioning any system improvements as required.

- Delivery of HFM contracts, keeping properties safe, secure, legal and available for use within allocated maintenance budgets.

- Resolve problems with sound technical judgement in a complex environment with minimal guidance and within current policies and legislation.

- Be the initial point of contact for customer enquiries and maintenance requests.

- Update project programme and cost information as part of the organisation’s capital programme monitoring processes.

- Prepare/review specifications and tender documentation for minor works, instruct and monitor contractors working in occupied buildings and liaise directly with occupants in the planning of the works.

- Take appropriate decisions to progress projects, referring to managers where appropriate, to ensure contractors deliver to specification, price and quality. Carry out project reviews and report on contractor performance.

- Plan, organise and prioritise own work to achieve maximum contribution to management plans and targets. Co-ordinate work with that of other staff in the team.

- Ensure all activities required to comply with building and property related legislation are effectively carried out.

- Applying CDM Regulations where required.

- Ensure all records associated with contract documents, test certificates, risk assessments and legislation compliance records are properly managed and accessible when required.

- Contribute to the development of contracts in accordance with Standing Orders and Procurement Policies and Procedures.

Essential Skills:

- Professional qualification at degree level within a building related discipline or educated to degree level in building related discipline and working towards attainment of professional qualification.

- Good communication skills

- Experience of managing/controlling budget.

- Contract administration

- Computer literate, being able to use Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and work ordering related systems

- Knowledge of appropriate current legislation for Health & Safety at Work Act, Health & Hygiene (Scotland) Act, COSHH, Asbestos regulations, CDM Regulations, Building Regulations and Water Bylaws

Desirable Skills:

- Relevant additional professional qualifications

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Experience of working with Elected members

- Other appropriate legislation

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.