Enable Futures

Enable Futures Enable Futures is a modern leading recruiter providing exceptional services to candidates and clients across Somerset, Devon, Dorset, Cornwall & Bristol.

Expertise in Commercial Office, Technical, Finance, Legal, Insurance, and Manufacturing.

💥 Operations Director | Taunton | £55,000 + Excellent Benefits💥 Salary: £55,000 DOE + up to £7,500 performance-related b...
03/09/2026

💥 Operations Director | Taunton | £55,000 + Excellent Benefits
💥 Salary: £55,000 DOE + up to £7,500 performance-related bonus + £5,000 car allowance
💥 Location: Taunton
💥 Benefits: Private healthcare, pension contribution and genuine career progression

Enable Futures is recruiting for a confidential, successful and growing business based in Taunton, seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Operations Director to join its senior leadership team.

✔️ This is a pivotal appointment and an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future growth of the business. Working closely with the owners, you will lead operational strategy, develop the management team and implement scalable processes to support continued growth.

✔️ You will oversee key operational areas including warehouse, distribution and customer service, whilst driving improvements across efficiency, performance and profitability.

⚫️ Key responsibilities include:
Developing and delivering operational strategy to support business growth
Improving processes, efficiency and cost control
Implementing robust SOPs, KPIs and management reporting
Leading and developing senior managers and their teams
Building accountability and high-performing teams
Supporting forecasting, budgeting and margin improvement
Overseeing warehouse, distribution and operational performance
Driving continuous improvement across the business
Taking responsibility for Health & Safety and operational compliance
About You
This role requires a proven senior operational leader from a relevant fast-paced environment.

✔️ We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with leadership experience gained within food distribution, food wholesale, ambient food, logistics or a closely related sector.

✔️ You will have a strong understanding of warehouse and distribution operations and experience of leading managers, improving performance and implementing structured processes and KPIs.

⚫️ You will ideally bring:
Proven senior operational leadership experience within food distribution, wholesale, ambient food, logistics or a similar environment
Experience managing and developing managers and operational teams
A strong track record of improving operational performance through KPIs, processes and accountability
Commercial awareness, including an understanding of costs, margins and operational efficiency
Experience working within a fast-paced SME or founder-led business
The ability to balance strategic thinking with a hands-on leadership approach
Resilience, maturity and confidence operating in a growing and evolving business
A genuine passion for developing people and building scalable, high-performing operations

👉 Apply today via Enable Futures Recruitment for a confidential discussion - [email protected]
Closing date 20th September.

💥 HR Supervisor💥 Bridgwater | Full-Time | £30,000–£38,000 DOEA chance to build something from the ground up. Our client ...
03/09/2026

💥 HR Supervisor
💥 Bridgwater | Full-Time | £30,000–£38,000 DOE

A chance to build something from the ground up. Our client is a fast-growing manufacturing business that has reached an exciting stage in its growth. With the business expanding rapidly, they are now creating their first in-house HR function and are looking for an experienced HR Supervisor / HR Advisor to lead the way.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a CIPD qualified HR professional to take ownership of HR, introduce structure and best practice, and build a function that will grow alongside the business.

What you'll be doing:
Providing day-to-day HR advice to managers and employees
Managing employee relations, including disciplinaries, grievances and performance management
Supporting absence management, investigations and formal meetings
Developing HR policies, procedures and processes
Supporting recruitment, onboarding and the employee lifecycle
Coaching and advising managers on people matters
Taking HR responsibility away from the Directors and becoming the key HR contact
Building and developing the HR function as the company continues to grow

What we're looking for:
CIPD or equivalent
Strong generalist HR and employee relations experience
Confident handling disciplinaries, grievances and performance issues
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Commercial, practical and approachable
Organised, proactive and comfortable working independently
Someone who enjoys creating processes and making a role their own

The opportunity:
This is not an established HR department where you'll simply inherit a workload. You'll have the opportunity to create the HR function from the ground up, establish best practice and play a key role in the company's continued growth.

£30,000–£38,000 DOE | Bridgwater | Full-time | 22 days holiday + bank holidays | Pension | Onsite parking

If you're ready for your next HR challenge and want the opportunity to build something of your own, we'd love to hear from you. [email protected]

Closing date: 20th September.

💥 NEW ROLE | Projects Team Leader | Weston-super-Mare | £38,000 | Fully Office Based | 11% Pension. Ready to step up and...
25/08/2026

💥 NEW ROLE | Projects Team Leader | Weston-super-Mare | £38,000 | Fully Office Based | 11% Pension.

Ready to step up and lead a talented Projects team?

I'm recruiting a Projects Team Leader / Project Delivery Manager for a fantastic global events & promotions business in Weston-super-Mare.

You'll lead a team of five delivering exciting campaigns for major global brands, overseeing projects, people, budgets, resources and client relationships.

£38,000
11% employer pension contribution
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Christmas shutdown
Monday–Friday | 37.5 hours
Office based – Weston-super-Mare
Excellent training & career progression

Project management experience is essential, alongside strong leadership skills and an understanding of Agile, PRINCE2 or APM would be beneficial.

💥 Interested? Apply or message me directly for more information [email protected]

🌸 NEW ROLE – Deputy Manager | Children’s Residential Home 🌸 Salary: £35,535 → £36,035 after probation → £37,035 once Lev...
18/08/2026

🌸 NEW ROLE – Deputy Manager | Children’s Residential Home
🌸 Salary: £35,535 → £36,035 after probation → £37,035 once Level 5 qualified. Permanent | Full Time | Wellington, Somerset.

✔️ Are you an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker, Team Leader or Deputy Manager ready for your next step?

Enable Futures is recruiting a Deputy Manager to join an established children’s residential home near Wellington Somerset.

This is a brilliant opportunity to step further into management while remaining actively involved with the children and team you support.

The role will include:
• Supporting the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the home
• Leading, supervising and developing the residential care team
• Overseeing safeguarding, care plans, risk assessments and compliance
• Supporting rotas and maintaining safe staffing levels
• Working closely with families, Local Authorities and other professionals
• Promoting high-quality, genuinely child-centred care

You’ll need:
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care
• Experience supervising or managing staff
• QCF Level 3 or equivalent in Residential Childcare
• Strong safeguarding knowledge
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

The role works a 6-week rolling rota, combining admin, hybrid and direct-care shifts, including a 25-hour sleep-in shift approximately every 3 weeks and on-call responsibilities.

A fantastic opportunity to develop your leadership career, work towards Level 5 and progress your salary to £37,035.

💻 Interested? Apply by sending your CV to [email protected]

Closing date: 31st August.

👋 Sales Office AdministratorTaunton | Full Time | Permanent | Fully Office BasedMonday–Thursday: 8:30am–5:00pm & Friday:...
18/08/2026

👋 Sales Office Administrator
Taunton | Full Time | Permanent | Fully Office Based
Monday–Thursday: 8:30am–5:00pm & Friday: 9:00am–3:00pm – hello early finish! £27,000 - £30,000 PA.

Are you someone who loves variety, enjoys talking to people and likes being part of a small team where everyone knows each other, works hard and has a good laugh along the way?

We’re recruiting a Sales Office Administrator to join a fantastic team of just 15 people at their UK office in Taunton. The company manufactures and sells an established product range to customers across the globe, and this is a brilliant opportunity to become an important part of their friendly UK operation.

Around 70% of your time will be administration and phone-based, helping customers, processing orders and keeping everything running smoothly. The other 30% will involve meeting customers face-to-face, welcoming them into the office and chatting through the product range.

⚫️ What will you be doing?

Processing and managing customer orders

Handling orders received through the company website

General sales and office administration

Speaking with customers over the phone about products and orders

Responding to customer queries and helping find the right solutions

Meeting and greeting customers visiting the Taunton office

Talking customers through the product range face-to-face

Supporting the team with stock and products being listed on Amazon

Keeping customer and order information accurate and up to date

Generally getting stuck in and helping the office run smoothly!

⚫️ Who are we looking for? You’ll ideally be:

Friendly, approachable and confident speaking with customers

Professional, but equally down to earth

Comfortable spending plenty of time on the phone

Happy meeting customers face-to-face

Organised with good attention to detail

Tech savvy and comfortable using Microsoft Office

Someone who enjoys administration but doesn't want to be glued to their desk all day

Keen to learn about the company's products and become confident talking customers through them

Happy working in a smaller business where everyone gets involved

The team works hard, but they also have plenty of fun. They're warm, welcoming and professional, with a good sense of humour and a genuinely friendly office culture.

⚫️ The perks

Early Friday finish – 3:00pm

20 days' annual leave, increasing by one day each year up to 25 days

Your birthday off

2 volunteering days each year

Company profit-sharing bonus scheme – currently £50 per month

Private healthcare

Petrol expenses paid monthly at 21p per mile for the distance between your home and the Taunton office

Kitchen stocked with hot and cold drinks and nibbles

Full training on the company's systems and product range

A friendly, supportive team where you'll quickly feel part of things

💻 CVS: [email protected] Closing date 31st August.

👋 Hi, I’m Rebecca, Founder & Managing Director of Enable Futures Recruitment. I’ve worked in recruitment for over 17 yea...
17/08/2026

👋 Hi, I’m Rebecca, Founder & Managing Director of Enable Futures Recruitment. I’ve worked in recruitment for over 17 years (which makes me feel slightly older than I’d like!), and during that time I’ve been lucky enough to work with some brilliant businesses and candidates across the South West.

I’m a Taunton girl, but I’ve also lived in Plymouth and managed teams in Exeter, so I know Somerset, Devon and the wider South West extremely well – not just the businesses, but the people and the local recruitment market too.

I set up Enable Futures because I wanted recruitment to feel a little different: personal, straightforward, affordable and genuinely helpful. No complicated sales pitch – just good recruitment, honest advice and a service that works for businesses of all shapes and sizes.

I recruit across a wide range of sectors and love nothing more than finding that person who just fits – the right skills, the right personality and the right business.

👉 And when I’m not recruiting?
You’ll usually find me exploring the South West coastline or walking the hills with my daughter Ava and my Cavapoo, Millie.

Or, given the choice, firmly embracing spa life! Hot saunas, cold ice baths and spa therapy are very much my happy place.

👋 So, if we’re connected on LinkedIn but haven’t worked together yet – hello!
If you're hiring now, planning ahead, or simply fancy finding out how I work, I'd love to have a chat.

Rebecca
Managing Director | Enable Futures Recruitment
[email protected]
07957 168850

✔️ Head of Finance ✔️ Location: Wellington, Somerset✔️ Salary: £50,000–£60,000 DOE✔️ Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to...
17/08/2026

✔️ Head of Finance
✔️ Location: Wellington, Somerset
✔️ Salary: £50,000–£60,000 DOE
✔️ Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
✔️ Office based with some remote working

👉 Working closely with the Board of Directors and senior leadership team, you will lead the finance function and provide the commercial insight and financial guidance needed to support profitable growth, strong cash generation and informed decision-making.

👉 Our client is a practical, forward-thinking business with a stable and experienced team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance leader who enjoys having genuine influence while remaining close to the numbers.

⚫️ Why Join?
£50,000–£60,000 salary DOE
Senior role with direct access to the Board
Genuine influence over commercial and investment decisions
Opportunity to improve systems, reporting and processes
Established, growing business with a stable team
22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays and additional Christmas leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Death in Service – four times salary

⚫️ What You'll Be Doing
Preparing monthly management accounts alongside the Finance Manager
Leading budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
Managing cash flow, liquidity and working capital
Overseeing debtor management and financial controls
Managing statutory accounts, audits, VAT and tax compliance
Providing clear financial insight and commercial analysis to the Board
Supporting pricing, investment and strategic business decisions
Identifying opportunities to improve profitability and reduce costs
Developing financial KPIs and management reporting
Improving accounting systems, processes and automation
Supporting the continued development of the Simpro ERP platform
Leading, mentoring and developing the finance team
Liaising with auditors, banks and external advisers

⚫️ What We're Looking For
You will be a qualified Accountant – ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent – with experience in a senior finance role.

You'll also need:
Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting experience
Excellent cash flow and working capital management skills
Strong financial control, governance and compliance knowledge
Excellent analytical, modelling and advanced Excel skills
Commercial awareness and strong business-partnering ability
Confidence working with and constructively challenging senior leaders
Experience leading and developing a finance team
A hands-on approach and willingness to get into the detail when needed

Experience within a growing SME would be particularly valuable. Previous exposure to ERP improvements, automation, acquisitions, integration projects or significant business growth would also be advantageous. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a finance function while having a real voice in the wider direction and growth of the business.

💻 To apply please email your CV [email protected]

Closing date 28th August.

👋 NEW JOB JUST IN - Purchase Ledger Clerk – Contract to Permanent!☑️ Taunton (TA3)☑️ £28,000 – £30,000 DOE☑️ Monday–Frid...
13/08/2026

👋 NEW JOB JUST IN - Purchase Ledger Clerk – Contract to Permanent!

☑️ Taunton (TA3)
☑️ £28,000 – £30,000 DOE
☑️ Monday–Friday | 9am–5pm
☑️ 6-Month FTC → Permanent (permanent job but a trial initially)

✔️ Enable Futures is recruiting an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk / Accounts Payable professional to join an established Finance team of five.

⚫️ The role will cover:
Purchase ledger and supplier invoices
Payment runs and reconciliations
Supplier queries
Employee expenses
General finance administration

Previous Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable or Finance Administration experience is required, along with experience using an expenses management system such as Payhawk or similar.

This is a genuine contract-to-permanent opportunity, with the intention of moving onto a permanent contract following the initial six months.

👉 Ideally, you'll be available on 2–3 weeks' notice, although up to 4 weeks can be considered.

💻 Interested? Get in touch with me [email protected]

👋 Let’s talk about recruitment fees.☑️Recruitment fees of 15%, 18%, even 20% of salary are still fairly common. But do t...
11/08/2026

👋 Let’s talk about recruitment fees.

☑️Recruitment fees of 15%, 18%, even 20% of salary are still fairly common. But do they need to be?

☑️ At Enable Futures, our fee is 10% of the starting salary.

👉 Not because we offer less.

👉 Not because we cut corners.

Simply because we’re an independent recruitment business with lower overheads, working closely with businesses across Somerset, Devon, Cornwall and the wider South West.

That allows us to keep our costs sensible – and pass those savings on to our clients.

For a £35,000 hire:
20% fee = £7,000
15% fee = £5,250
Our 10% fee = £3,500

▪️That’s a significant difference to a recruitment budget.

But for me, this isn’t really about being the cheapest.

It’s about offering a fee that businesses can realistically afford to use again and again.

I want clients to call me for their next vacancy, and the one after that. I want to understand their business, the people who work there and the type of person who will genuinely fit.

That means providing a great local service, being available when you need me, finding the right people and offering proper aftercare once someone starts.

Long-term relationships over quick wins. Every time.

▪️So if you're regularly paying 15–20% for recruitment, perhaps it's worth asking what you're getting for the extra cost.

Great recruitment doesn't have to come with a huge fee.

10%. Local. Independent. Straightforward.

Rebecca
Enable Futures Recruitment Ltd

👋 Why are good candidates dropping out of recruitment processes? It’s something I’m seeing more and more in recruitment ...
11/08/2026

👋 Why are good candidates dropping out of recruitment processes? It’s something I’m seeing more and more in recruitment at the moment.

💥 You find a great candidate. They interview well. Everyone is positive. Then… they’re gone.💥 They’ve accepted another role, lost interest, or decided to stay where they are. And quite often, it isn’t about the salary. A few things I think really make a difference:

• Speed matters – good candidates are often interviewing with more than one company. Waiting a week to give feedback can be enough to lose them.

• Keep the interview process simple – do you really need three or four stages for the role you’re recruiting for?

• Be upfront about salary – candidates want to know early on whether expectations align.

• Keep communicating – even if you haven’t made a decision yet, an update keeps someone engaged and shows them how your business communicates.

• Don’t hold out forever for the “perfect” candidate – sometimes the person who ticks 80–90% of the boxes, has the right attitude and genuinely wants the opportunity is the better hire.

✔️ One thing I always tell my clients is that recruitment works both ways. You’re deciding whether you want to hire the candidate, but they’re also deciding whether they want to work for you.

✔️ A straightforward, friendly and efficient recruitment process can make a huge difference.

✔️ And when you find someone good – don’t hang around!

What’s the biggest challenge you’re finding with recruitment at the moment?

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