Job Title: Secondment General Manager (Tendering, Compliance & Business Support)Reporting To: Managing DirectorsLocation: Office Based (10b Dromona Road, Cullybackey BT42 1NT)Type: Fixed-Term Secondment (with potential extension or permanent role)Role PurposeThis senior leadership role oversees tendering, project delivery, compliance, HR coordination, and operational support. The focus is on driving successful bids, ensuring projects are delivered from tender through to completion, and maintaining strong compliance and business systems.Candidates from manufacturing, engineering, or door systems industries are preferred, but full training and support will be provided.Key ResponsibilitiesTendering, Pricing & Project DeliveryIdentify and manage tender opportunities (public and private sector)Lead the full tender process from enquiry to contract awardDevelop and submit competitive pricing modelsOversee end-to-end project delivery from tender stage to completionEnsure submissions are accurate, compliant, and timelyManage contract negotiation and risk controlOversee project handover into operationsMonitor project performance against tender assumptionsHR & Team ManagementLead and support cross-functional teamsConduct performance reviews and support staff developmentManage holidays, onboarding, and disciplinary processesMaintain training records and certification compliance (e.g. CSCS, IPAF, PASMA)Liaise with HR consultants for legal complianceSupport payroll processes and staff changesManage training plans and CITB funding submissionsMaintain on-call rotaOperational LeadershipChair weekly management and divisional meetingsTrack actions and ensure accountabilitySupport operational teams and engineersOversee toolbox talks and engineering meetingsDrive performance and engagement across teamsCompliance & ISO ManagementTake full ownership of ISO systems and auditsEnsure all compliance documentation is up to dateManage RAMS, inspections, fire logs, and training recordsOversee incident reporting (accidents, near misses, RIDDOR)Lead Safe Systems of Work and toolbox talksEnsure ongoing audit readinessFinancial, Procurement & Insurance SupportApprove stock and manage procurement decisionsReview supplier pricing and identify cost savingsSupport financial reviews and debtor managementAssist with insurance renewals and documentationLiaise with insurers and accounts teams as requiredPerson SpecificationEssentialSenior experience in operational, commercial, or general managementStrong background in tendering and contract deliveryExperience managing projects end-to-endKnowledge of HR processes and compliance systemsFinancial and procurement awarenessStrong leadership and communication skillsDesirableManufacturing, engineering, or door systems experienceNEBOSH or IOSH qualificationISO internal auditing experienceCITB or construction industry knowledgeKey AttributesStrong leadership and accountabilityCommercial awarenessHigh attention to detailCompliance-focused mindsetStrong problem-solving abilityCommitment to continuous improvementSummaryThis role ensures smooth commercial operations, strong compliance, and successful delivery of projects from tender stage through to completion, while supporting leadership across all key business functions.Skills:tendering hr compliance business support managementWHJS1_NI