4M Recruitment Limited

About the Company

4M Recruitment was formed in 2022 by a multi-talented and forward-thinking group of individuals who have a combined 72 years' experience in Recruitment Services and who have nurtured a great working partnership over many years. Our new branding reflects that trust, respect and team ethos. 4M Recruitment is quite simply 4 Mates doing what we do best. We specialise in sourcing permanent, contract / interim, temporary and fixed term recruitment opportunities within the following fields: * IT & Technical - IT Support, Consultancy, Cloud Solutions, Architecture, Information and Cyber Security, Software and Applications Development, Business Analysis, IT Management, Service Management, DevOps, Transformation Teams, Project and Programme Management (not exhaustive). * Engineering - Field Engineering, Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineers and Managers, Project and Programme Managers, CAD Specialists and Designers (not exhaustive). * Professional Services - Digital Marketing Experts (including UX and UI Designers, SEO Specialists, PPC Executives), HR, Finance, Marketing, Procurement and Administration (not exhaustive). 4M provide these services across a range of sectors including Financial, IT/Technology, Manufacturing, Central and Local Government, Energy including Renewable and Green Energy, Retail and Food sector. We can supply startups and SMEs through to larger Blue Chips. If you are a candidate looking for a new role please do get in touch via the website (or drop us a message through LinkedIn) and we can assist you with finding your next role. Companies, Managers or Directors looking to make their next hire to enhance their business or to support their internal Talent Acquisition Teams we are here to help. No fuss, no hidden fees. A professional efficient offering that delivers what you need when you need it.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

4M Recruitment Limited

Job Title

Head of Operations

Job Description

**Job Title** Head of Operations **Role Summary** Lead and optimise the operations of the Student Recruitment and Admissions department in a public‑sector organisation. Partner with senior leadership to deliver strategic and operational objectives, driving continuous improvement, efficient resource use, and compliance. **Expectations** - Deliver operational excellence and achieve departmental KPIs. - Provide strategic leadership and foster a high‑performance culture. - Manage budgets, finance, procurement, and risk to align with organisational goals. - Oversee quality assurance, project delivery, and workforce planning. - Build and develop a diverse, adaptable team. **Key Responsibilities** 1. Provide executive leadership for the operations team, including recruitment, training, performance management, and succession planning. 2. Develop and manage annual operating budgets; conduct financial analysis and reporting. 3. Supervise procurement processes, supplier relationships, and cost optimisation. 4. Lead risk and compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to public‑sector regulations. 5. Oversee quality assurance frameworks to maintain service standards. 6. Plan and execute operational projects, driving timelines, resources, and stakeholder communication. 7. Manage workforce planning, staffing levels, and resource allocation relative to demand. **Required Skills** - Proven senior operational leadership in a public‑sector or regulated environment. - Strong financial acumen: budgeting, forecasting, cost control. - HR expertise: talent acquisition, performance coaching, and development. - Project management proficiency (PMP/Prince2/Agile acceptable). - Risk management and compliance knowledge, including public‑sector standards. - Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation abilities. - Strategic thinking, analytical mindset, and change‑leadership capability. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or related field. - Advanced qualification in Operations Management, Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2), or Finance (CMA, ACCA) preferred. ---

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

31-10-2025

Company Name

4M Recruitment Limited

Job Title

DevOps Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: DevOps Engineer Role Summary: Short-term contractor (6 months) focused on writing Terraform IaC to automate application deployments in a virtualised environment, with deployment in Kubernetes. Expactations: Excellent communication for stakeholder engagement; ability to deliver end-to-end IaC solutions; flexible office/home presence (1–2 days office, 3–4 days remote). Key Responsibilities: • Design, code, and maintain Terraform modules from scratch. • Automate application deployment pipelines in virtualised and Kubernetes stacks. • Collaborate with application owners and internal teams to integrate infrastructure changes. • Troubleshoot and optimise Linux‑based virtual machine environments. • Document IaC practices and maintain version control. Required Skills: • Proficient in Terraform (variables, modules, state management). • Experience with Kubernetes deployments (Helm/yaml). • Strong Linux system administration skills. • Version control (Git) and CI/CD pipeline familiarity. • Solid communication and stakeholder liaison capabilities. Required Education & Certifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (preferred). • Relevant certifications (e.g., Terraform Associate, Kubernetes Administrator) optional but a plus.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

07-01-2026

Company Name

4M Recruitment Limited

Job Title

Senior Category Manager

Job Description

Job title: Senior Category Manager Role Summary: Lead strategic sourcing and contract management within a regulated, research‑led organisation. Develop category plans, negotiate commercial agreements, and drive value across diverse stakeholders while maintaining sustainability objectives. Expectations: • Deliver measurable cost savings and commercial value on complex, multi‑value tenders. • Shape and execute category strategy in alignment with organisational and sustainability priorities. • Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and guide a high‑performance commercial team. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and deliver category and procurement plans aligned with organisational and sustainability priorities. - Lead large‑scale, complex tenders and competitive procurement exercises. - Negotiate value‑for‑money commercial and contractual arrangements. - Advise stakeholders on compliance, competition, and sole‑source justifications. - Interpret grant award documents and establish supplier, service, and research agreements (e.g., MTAs). - Manage e‑catalogues, contract transitions, and supplier onboarding. - Implement tiered Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) approach. - Drive non‑pay savings, demand management, and continuous improvement initiatives. - Line‑manage, recruit, and develop commercial professionals. - Build credible relationships with senior leadership across the organisation. Required Skills: - Extensive experience in strategic procurement, contract management, and negotiation. - Strong leadership and people‑management capability. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Collaborative, evidence‑based, and innovative commercial problem‑solving. Required Education & Certifications: - Degree‑level qualification or equivalent professional experience. - Evidence of ongoing professional development (CIPS accreditation desirable).

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

08-01-2026