An innovative engineering business is looking for a Project Manager to take ownership of the coordination, governance and client-facing delivery of a significant defence programme. Working alongside established engineering leadership, you’ll provide the project management structure needed to keep a complex programme moving, bringing together engineering, production, commercial and customer stakeholders.

Based in Witney, Oxfordshire, this permanent, full-time role is primarily site-based and offers a  competitive salary, depending on experience. Benefits include 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, a flexible benefits scheme, enhanced employer pension contributions through salary sacrifice and your birthday off.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day coordination and delivery of a complex defence engineering programme.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, actions and dependencies, ensuring progress remains visible and controlled.
• Manage project meetings, reviews, risks, issues and changes while maintaining clear programme governance.
• Prepare concise reports, presentations and project updates for MOD, customer and senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate activity across engineering, production, supply chain, commercial and contracts teams to maintain delivery momentum.
• Act as a key interface with MOD and customer stakeholders, translating technical and operational challenges into clear project updates and actions.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrable Project or Programme Management experience within the defence sector, ideally involving direct MOD or major defence customer engagement.
• Experience delivering complex engineering, manufacturing, technology or advanced engineering programmes.
• Strong understanding of project governance, including schedules, risks, changes, actions, dependencies and reporting.
• Confidence communicating with engineering teams, operational colleagues, senior leadership and external customers.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to adapt and maintain momentum as priorities evolve.
• A relevant engineering, technical or project management qualification is advantageous, with APM, PRINCE2 or PMP accreditation also desirable.

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced defence Project Manager looking to take ownership of a significant engineering programme, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today, or get in touch with Niche Recruitment with any questions.

Chalkhill Blue is looking for a part-time Executive Assistant to become a trusted right-hand person to the Directors, Rachel and Chris, who run and own a number of successful businesses. Chalkhill Blue is a strategic business advisory firm, working with ambitious SME owners on growth, scale-up, exit and transformation, helping them achieve measurable results and long-term value. You'll manage diaries, coordinate meetings, keep on top of key deadlines and help deliver workshops, events and client programmes, becoming the person who keeps everything on track behind the scenes and creates the capacity for the Directors to focus on clients, growth and strategic work.

The role is based in the Brinkworth, Wiltshire offices, working 18 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, with some flexibility on working hours pattern. You'll enjoy close daily contact with the Directors, real variety in your day-to-day work and the chance to make a genuine difference in a growing, ambitious business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage diaries, coordinate appointments and schedule meetings, ensuring everyone has what they need beforehand
• Organise travel and logistics, and prepare meeting documents, agendas and supporting information
• Monitor key deadlines, follow up actions and manage email correspondence on behalf of the Directors where appropriate
• Maintain accurate records and documentation, handling confidential information professionally and discreetly
• Support the delivery of workshops, business growth events and client programmes, including venues, delegate bookings, materials and supplier coordination
• Keep systems and administration organised, including client onboarding, document preparation and general office administration

Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience in an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or Office Manager role
• Experience supporting business owners, with a good understanding of the needs and pace of a small business
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with a proactive rather than reactive approach
• Comfortable juggling multiple priorities and confident communicating with clients and suppliers
• Professional, trustworthy and calm under pressure
• Friendly, personable and happy to pick up the phone
• Tech savvy, with confidence embracing new systems and comfortable harnessing AI tools to work more efficiently

How to Apply:

 If you're ready to become a trusted right-hand person to a small, ambitious and supportive team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch with Niche Recruitment with any questions.

Watson Fuels is seeking an experienced and inspiring Head of HSSEQ to lead the development of our Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Quality strategy across our nationwide operation. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, this is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in a visible, operational role and is passionate about creating a proactive safety culture that puts people first.

As one of the UK's leading fuel distribution businesses, we operate across a national network of depots, offices and transport operations. We are proud of our collaborative culture, strong heritage and commitment to continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to shape our HSSEQ agenda, influence behavioural change and ensure the highest standards of safety, environmental stewardship and operational excellence across the business.

This is a home-based position with extensive UK travel, typically spending at least three days each week visiting depots, offices, suppliers and customers. The role offers a competitive salary, plus a car allowance and annual bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the HSSEQ team while influencing safety culture across the wider organisation.
• Develop and maintain HSSEQ policies, procedures and management systems in line with UK legislation and company standards.
• Drive behavioural safety programmes and embed a positive, proactive safety culture.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective action programmes.
• Ensure compliance with ADR, petroleum licensing, environmental permits and relevant legislation.
• Oversee environmental management, emergency response planning and physical security systems.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and risk assessments across the UK depot network.
• Prepare HSSEQ reports for senior leadership and support Board-level due diligence.
• Build strong relationships across the business through visible leadership and regular operational engagement.

Skills & Experience

• Senior HSSEQ leadership experience within a multi-site organisation.
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) is essential.
• Experience within fuel distribution, chemicals, gas, hazardous logistics, bulk liquids, waste & recycling, COMAH or other high-hazard industries.
• Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation, ADR, COMAH, ISO 9001 and ISO 45001/14001.
• Proven experience leading behavioural safety and cultural change programmes.
• Strong incident investigation, risk management and emergency response experience.
• Commercially minded with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at every level.
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.

Why Join Watson Fuels?

• Shape the future of HSSEQ within a respected national business.
• Report directly to the Chief Operating Officer and influence business-wide strategy.
• Lead meaningful cultural change across a large multi-site operation.
• Enjoy a varied role with significant autonomy and visibility across the business.
• Competitive salary, bonus and car allowance.
• Join a business that genuinely values its people, safety culture and continuous improvement.

How to Apply:

If this role sounds like your next career move, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Niche Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

If you love getting stuck into email campaigns, spotting what makes a subject line work, and turning data into decisions, this could be your next big move.

An exciting opportunity has opened up for an Email Campaign Executive to join a well-established manufacturer in the safety equipment sector, based in Oxfordshire. This is a genuinely international business, and this role puts you right at the centre of how they communicate with their global distribution network.

You'll take ownership of email marketing campaigns from planning through to reporting, working closely with Product, Sales and Marketing teams across multiple regions. It's a role with real variety, real responsibility, and real opportunity to grow.

On offer is a salary of £27,000 plus a bonus of up to £2,000 a year, paid quarterly based on sales targets. You'll also get 25 days holiday, an employer-matched pension, a personal development plan, Perkbox discounts, a wellbeing programme, and a cycle-to-work scheme. The role is office-based (with WFH one day a week once you're through probation), so you'll need your own transport to get there.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, build and send email campaigns for the company's global distribution network
• Manage a global campaign calendar so every send lands on time
• Build targeted campaigns around customer needs and business goals
• Create and manage automated journeys, nurture campaigns and lead generation
• Work closely with Product, Sales and Marketing teams across different regions
• Keep the marketing database clean and GDPR-compliant
• Run A/B tests to keep improving campaign performance
• Track KPIs and turn the numbers into clear, actionable insight
• Make sure every campaign matches company brand guidelines and technical accuracy
• Support event promotion and follow-up lead nurturing
• Spot opportunities to improve automation, reporting and campaign efficiency

Skills & Experience:

• 2+ years' experience in email marketing, campaign management or marketing automation
• Experience in a B2B marketing environment
• Confident with CRM systems and customer data
• Hands-on experience with email marketing platforms and automation tools
• Comfortable analysing performance data and turning it into recommendations
• Experience building campaign reports and dashboards
• Sharp attention to detail and solid project management skills
• Strong written communication and copywriting ability
• Able to juggle multiple campaigns and deadlines at once
• A team player who's used to working across marketing, sales and product
• Bonus points for experience with international markets or multi-language campaigns

How to Apply:

This is a genuine chance to grow your marketing career inside an established, international manufacturer, with training, support and real ownership from day one. If you're ready to take the next step, apply now or contact Niche Recruitment with any questions.