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Our ward winning digital agency client is currently seeking a Head of Strategy to join their growing team on a permanent basis. The Head of Strategy will be passionate about data and will be required to lead demand generation strategy across all clients, acting as the strategic compass for the entire performance team. Key Responsibilities: • Develop comprehensive demand generation strategies for B2B scale-up and enterprise clients with annual media budgets up to £2M., • Hold a strong, evidenced point of view on what exceptional strategy looks like across paid media, organic, creative, content, and email nurturing., • Own the complete marketing funnel from awareness to closed revenue, typically managing £5–10M+ in client ARR growth targets., • Act as the strategic compass for the performance team, ensuring all activity aligns with revenue objectives. Key Skills and Experience: • Extensive experience in B2B demand generation, • Proven track record managing £500K+ annual budgets, • Strong background working with Enterprise and SaaS clients, • Advanced proficiency in LinkedIn Ads, Google Ads, HubSpot, Salesforce, and marketing automation tools., • Exceptional communication and presentation skills for C-level stakeholder management. Company Benefits: • 10% quarterly bonus, • Pension, • 25 days holiday plus BHs, • Coaching session every month, • Wellness days, • Birthday day off, • Monthly socials, • Client networking events FS1 Recruitment is a UK-based recruitment agency providing solutions within the Sales, Marketing and Creative fields for permanent, freelance and contract positions. Please contact us to discuss one of our many positions

Lead Software Developer - Digital & Technology Consulting A leading global innovation and transformation consultancy is looking for an experienced Lead Software Engineer to join its growing technology practice. This role suits someone who enjoys solving complex problems, leading engineering teams, and delivering high-impact digital solutions across diverse industries. What youll be doing as a Lead Software Developer : Leading the technical delivery of complex, cloud-based solutions Acting as a hands-on technical authority across architecture, development and troubleshooting Mentoring engineers and promoting modern engineering best practices Working closely with clients to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions Driving continuous improvement across the full software delivery lifecycle What they are looking for in a Lead Software Developer: Proven experience as a Technical Lead or Senior engineer Strong software engineering and system design background Experience delivering enterprise applications on AWS, Azure or GCP Proficiency in JavaScript, Java or .NET Agile delivery experience (Scrum / Kanban) Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code and modern testing practices Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Whats on offer: Flexible working with autonomy over schedule Competitive salary and performance-related bonus 25 days annual leave plus buy options Excellent pension, healthcare and wellbeing benefits Purpose-led work with clear career progression Ok I'm in what's next? Apply now with your latest CV. TPBN1_UKTJ

This job is with Santander UK, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Customer Experience Advisor | S1 | Retail Banking | Stockport Branch Country: United Kingdom IT STARTS HERE Santander () is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organisation , and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together , we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation , and the courage to challenge what's possible. This is more than a strategic shift. It's a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference . Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper . We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management. Retail & Commercial Banking is a global business integrating all our retail and commercial banking activities to better serve our customers, improve efficiency and drive value creation. THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE Santander is looking for a Customer Experience Advisor based out of Stockport Branch , working 35 hours per week, on a rota'd basis Monday to Saturday, between 8am & 6pm . For our customers, you'll be more than just the friendly face and voice of Santander. You'll be a listener and problem solver. Whether you're helping someone with a simple cash transaction, aiding them with technology in the banking hall, transacting with them over the phone or protecting your customers against fraud and scams, you'll never know what the next challenge will be. What's not in doubt is that you'll have plenty of support. Life in a branch can be busy, varied and challenging, so we're a close-knit team. You'll be totally flexible in your approach and comfortable in undertaking a broad range of activities. This means not limiting your time and focus on one particular element of your role. You'll thrive on the variety this gives you and take satisfaction for operating in a multi-skilled environment. You're the eyes and ears of our business after all. We're shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for: Acting as the first point of contact for customers in branch or over the phone Assisting with day-to-day transactions, queries and servicing Answering customer calls into our contact centre Building relationships and finding solutions Developing your knowledge of services and products to help our customers Identifying new ways to improve the customer experience WHAT YOU'LL BRING Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organisation. We're enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring. The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Professional Experience Proven ability to deliver outstanding customer service either from a face to face or a telephony background (Required) The ability to communicate effectively with customers to truly understand their needs (Required) A real desire to go above-and-beyond for customers (Preferred) Effective team working skills with a flexible, can-do approach to work (Preferred) Openness to a broad range of activities even if outside of standard expectations (Preferred) Ability to grow, adapt and change accommodating business needs and priorities (Preferred) WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT At Santander, your contribution matters. We recognise the difference you make every day, and we make sure you feel valued, supported and rewarded in return. Here, recognition goes beyond pay. It's about the pride you feel in your work, the impact you have on customers and communities, and the opportunities you have to grow and thrive - personally and professionally. Starting salary of £25,000 plus a £500 annual cash allowance to spend on our great range of benefits. 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 26 days after 5yrs service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year. Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates. Including: medical insurance, dental insurance, and health assessments We put 8% of salary into your pension, even if you don't contribute yourself. We'll pay in up to 12.5% of salary, if you contribute as well, and you can take some of our contribution in cash if you prefer. Protection for you and your family, with company-funded death-in-service benefit and income protection insurance, and the option to take advantage of discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover. Share in Santander's success by saving or investing in our share plans. As a Santander UK employee, you are able to request staff versions of our products like our Edge Current Accounts and Credit Cards with no fees, as well as apply to many other deals and discounts in Santander products and services Competitive rewards that reflect the real impact you make and the value you bring. Wellbeing that goes beyond work • we work with a range of wellbeing partners across our 4 pillars of wellbeing (physical, mental, social and financial) to give you access to a suite of apps, discounted gym and fitness access, weekly online classes, flexible healthcare and mental health support. Support for every life stage • from menopause and pregnancy to parenthood and beyond, with enhanced family leave, childcare options and tailored wellbeing support. Time to give back through volunteering opportunities that let you make a difference in the communities we serve. Global growth opportunities to shape your career, learn new skills and explore what's possible across our international network. Ready to be recognised? It starts with you. LOCAL COMPLIANCE At Santander, we're proud to be an inclusive organisation that provides equal opportunities for everyone - regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation. We're committed to creating a recruitment experience that's accessible, fair and welcoming for all candidates. We want our people to thrive - at work and at home - while delivering the best outcomes for our customers and supporting each other to grow. When applying, please consider the travel distance, time and cost to your chosen Branch location. Right to work in the UK Every individual must have the right to work in the UK to commence employment with Santander either by way of nationality, visa or work permit. If you do require a working visa / permit this will not influence our decision on whether to progress your application. However, if you do not have a right to work, or an application for a working visa / permit is unsuccessful, Santander will not proceed with your application and will withdraw any conditional offer previously made. We welcome applications on the understanding that, should you be offered this role, there may be no relocation package available. Santander will pay the employer mandatory government fees that are required to pay in connection with visa sponsorship. You may be liable for your own personal employee immigration and relocation costs. WHAT TO DO NEXT If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply. If there's anything we can do in the recruitment process to help you achieve your best, get in touch. Whether it's a copy of our application form in another format or additional assistance, we're available through email. You can contact us at ]]>

Client Manager Location: Oldham Salary: £38,000 – £45,000 depending on experience Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent About the Firm This respected and growing accountancy practice in Oldham is seeking an experienced Client Manager to take ownership of a diverse client portfolio. Known for its relationship-led approach and high-quality advisory services, the firm offers an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys working closely with clients and adding real commercial value. The Role As Client Manager, you will oversee a portfolio of clients across various sectors, acting as their main point of contact and trusted adviser. You will review accounts and tax work, provide strategic guidance and ensure the delivery of a first-class service. This role would suit a confident and commercially aware accountant who enjoys building long-term client relationships and supporting team development. Key Responsibilities Managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring all accounting and tax matters are handled efficiently Reviewing statutory accounts, management accounts, VAT returns and tax returns Providing proactive advice on budgeting, forecasting and financial performance Acting as the primary contact for clients and building strong, long-term relationships Supervising and developing junior team members, reviewing work and supporting their progression Ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards and tax legislation Identifying opportunities to provide additional advisory services Supporting business development and onboarding of new clients Liaising with HMRC and other regulatory bodies when required Requirements ACA or ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience with strong practice background Minimum of 4 to 5 years’ experience within an accountancy practice Proven experience managing a client portfolio Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting and tax regulations Confident reviewing work and leading a team Excellent communication skills with a client-focused approach Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines Experience using cloud-based accounting software such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks What’s on Offer Competitive salary dependent on experience A varied and engaging client portfolio Clear progression opportunities within a growing firm Supportive leadership team and positive working culture If you are an experienced practice professional looking for a client-facing role where you can make a real impact, apply now with your CV

Senior Mechanical Associate Technical Consultancy Homebased with travel Salary£80000 - £84000 plus car allowance plus bonus Benefits: private medical insurance, pension plan, life assurance, 25- 30 days holiday depending on length of service. Enhanced family-friendly policies, hybrid/flexible working options, and funded professional memberships. Must be mechanical/electrical qualified with Healthcare experience An established infrastructure consultancy is seeking a Senior Associate to join their technical services team. This is a permanent, full-time position, offering flexibility to work from home with national travel as required. Working in the PFI/PPP infrastructure sector. You will be joining a team with deep technical knowledge, commercial awareness who deliver practical solutions helping their clients to manage, maintain, and enhance complex estates and building services assets throughout their lifecycle. Duties: This position will suit an experienced engineering professional with strong technical, operational, and compliance knowledge. Typical responsibilities include: Providing expert advice onmechanical and building services systemstechnical commissioning and decommissioning, and maintenance best practice. Delivering compliance audits, risk management reviews, and technical assurance across multiple asset types. Supporting clients with facilities management and asset management strategies, ensuring optimal performance and statutory compliance. Leading or supporting projects to ensure delivery excellence, acting as a trusted advisor to NHS and non-NHS clients. Contributing to business development, helping to strengthen existing relationships and identify new opportunities. Mentoring junior team members and supporting their professional development. Maintaining your own Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and sharing technical knowledge within the wider team. Qualifications/Requirements Our client is looking for a confident, technically skilled individual who enjoys solving problems and delivering practical solutions. Degree or equivalent qualificationin Mechanical or Electrical/Building Services Engineering. Experience working in healthcare environments or other technically demanding sectors. Background in Hard FM, PFI, or engineering consultancy, with knowledge of compliance, maintenance, and ventilation systems. Strong technical understanding of building services, with operational and/or design experience. Excellent communication skills and a proactive, collaborative approach. The ability to travel to client sites across the UK. A DBS check will be required for this role

Technical Lead Developer - Full Stack (TypeScript, JavaScript, Node) Location: Remote, until the Staffordshire HQ has been opened. We're working with a fast-growing UK SaaS technology company that builds data-driven digital products used by commercial teams to better understand and engage with their customers. They are now looking for an experienced Technical Lead Full Stack Developer to play a key role in shaping and delivering their next generation of customer-facing platforms. This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you'll be involved from early design through to production delivery, working with a modern cloud-based stack and deploying to live environments on a daily basis. The Role Lead technical delivery across a high-performing development squad (10+) Contribute to solution design, system architecture and domain modelling Build proof-of-concepts and spike complex or uncertain areas of work Break down requirements into deliverable epics and user stories alongside product and initiative managers Develop and deliver production-ready code across the full stack Ensure high standards of quality, maintainability, performance and security Support and improve live systems once deployed Influence technical direction, tooling and best practice across the wider engineering function Tech Environment You'll work with a modern stack including: Node.js microservices JavaScript & TypeScript Vue.js Redis, SQL Server & Snowflake AWS cloud infrastructure CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practicesAbout You Strong full stack development experience (ideally 10+ years) 5+ years of JavaScript and TypeScript experience Solid background in system design and scalable architectures Experience building large, production SaaS platforms A clean-code mindset (SOLID principles, design patterns, testable code) Experience working in mature CI/CD and continuous deployment environments A commercial mindset when designing and delivering software Excellent collaboration skills and confidence working with stakeholders Interest in using AI to accelerate and improve software development A passion for performance, security and engineering best practice Degree in Computer Science or equivalent real-world experienceWhat's On Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid/Remote Working Opportunity to join a scaling UK SaaS business Strong engineering culture with a focus on quality and continuous improvement Supportive, collaborative working environment Community and charity initiatives, including volunteer days Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Sales Manager - Business Development | Manchester | Competitive base + uncapped commission + leadership bonus About the Role We're looking for an ambitious Sales Manager to lead and develop a high-performing Business Development team. Our client is a rapidly growing business, building a high-performing sales operation, selling software to SMEs across the UK. The business is an industry leader, backed by a large, financially secure group with ambitious plans for growth. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be responsible for driving new business revenue, coaching BDMs to success, and building a winning sales culture. If you're someone who thrives on performance, enjoys developing people, and knows how to turn pipeline into results, this role offers the chance to make a real impact. You'll be joining a business that is passionate about helping SMEs succeed, while giving sales professionals the tools, support and opportunity to build exceptional careers. Key Responsibilities Lead, motivate and develop a high performing team of Business Development Managers focused on winning new SME clients Drive team performance against new business revenue targets Coach and support BDMs through the full sales cycle: prospecting, discovery, pitching and closing Run regular sales training, call coaching and pipeline reviews Implement structured performance management and development plans Work closely with senior leadership to improve sales strategy and processes Maintain accurate forecasting and reporting through the CRM Foster a high-energy, competitive and supportive sales environment What We're Looking For Proven experience managing a B2B new business sales team Strong background in high-volume outbound sales environments Demonstrated success in hitting and exceeding revenue targets Ability to coach, motivate and develop salespeople Confident in running pipeline reviews, performance management and training Strong communication and leadership skills Experience selling services, subscriptions or consultancy solutions is highly desirable What You'll Get Competitive basic salary Uncapped commission and leadership bonus Clear career progression opportunities Ongoing sales leadership development A fast-paced, ambitious environment where performance is rewardedIf you're a driven sales leader ready to build, coach and win with a talented BDM team, we'd love to hear from you. 50161TL INDPSAL Portfolio Payroll Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Development Chemist required in Greater Manchester. Requiring proven industrial experience of hands-on formulation and development of products with a range of backgrounds considered with experience in inks, paints and coatings highly desirable. Title: Development Chemist Location: Greater Manchester Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Term: Permanent SRG are currently working with an industry leading supplier of industrial chemical products, who are currently seeking a Development Chemist to join their formulation team at their site based in Greater Manchester. This role will involve supporting with development projects of both new and existing formulations. A range of backgrounds can be considered including experience of formulation within any solvent or aqueous based products including detergents, surfactants, cleaning products, inks, paints, coatings or other formulations. Benefits: You will join a well-established and successful business as part of a small formulation team. 35 working hours per week, 9:00am - 5:00pm (with flexibility), Monday to Friday. 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, on-site parking and workplace pension. Role Description Supporting with development of new and existing formulations Providing technical support and training to customers as required Assisting with trials of the development of products Providing manufacturing support during the scale-up of new products to production Supporting and liaising with analytical department as and when required (any experience of GC-MC, HPLC, FTIR or any other analytical techniques is advantageous but not essential)Requirements Degree in Chemistry (or similar) Proven industrial experience of formulating and developing solvent or aqueous based products Able to manage own projects and adapt to changing priorities Must be self-motivated and able to work independently If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively please email a copy of your CV to For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Chris on (phone number removed). If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit to view our other vacancies. SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors. As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients. Keywords: chemistry, chemist, development, develop, R&D, research & development, formulate, formulation, formulating, coating, industrial, inks, paint, surfactants, solvent, aqueous, cleaning products, detergents, coatings. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Ready to architect platforms that operate at serious scale? Software Architect - NestJS, NodeJS, Vue - .NET backgrounds welcome Manchester (Hybrid - 1-2 days per week onsite) Up to £110,000 + benefitsWe're partnered with a fast-scaling UK SaaS company building high-performance, data-driven platforms used by commercial teams to better understand and engage their customers. They're now looking for a Software Architect to shape the next generation of their customer-facing systems; designing scalable, cloud-first solutions capable of handling high data throughput and large data sets. The Environment The platform has evolved from a Microsoft / C# / .NET foundation into a modern stack including: NestJS, NodeJS, Vue Redis, SQL Server & Snowflake AWS (cloud-first architecture)Strong .NET Architects who've worked in modern cloud and micro-services environments, or who can operate confidently across Node/TypeScript ecosystems, are absolutely encouraged to apply. What matters most is architectural depth, SaaS scalability experience, and strong engineering principles. The Role This is ideal for someone who has progressed from hands-on engineering into architecture and still understands what great code and great systems look like. You'll: Design large-scale, high-performance SaaS architectures Lead microservices and event-driven design initiatives Champion DevOps-aligned architecture patterns Work across distributed/offshore teams Operate comfortably at both strategic and deep technical levels Influence AI architecture and modern data practicesWhat We're Looking For 3-5+ years in a Software Architect role Strong engineering background (C#/.NET or modern JS/TS stacks) Experience within mature B2B SaaS environments Deep knowledge of cloud architecture (ideally AWS) Experience with microservices, event-driven systems Strong understanding of OLAP, OLTP, ETL & data warehousing DevOps-first mindset Excellent stakeholder engagement skillsInterested? If you're an Architect who wants real influence in a scaling SaaS environment - without being boxed into one technology - this is a strong opportunity. Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion: (url removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Experienced Site Chemist based in Greater Manchester Title: Site Chemist Location: Greater Manchester Salary: £30,000-£35,000 Permanent Benefits: annual bonus, pension, healthcare cash plan, training and development SRG are working with a leading privately owned large waste management company who are now looking for 2 Site Chemists to join the team. This is a hands-on role within the waste industry, you will be analysing, checking and testing incoming loads, processing hazardous and non-hazardous waste, insuring segregation and storage of hazardous waste meets requirements, labelling waste and completing documents on all incoming and outgoing chemical materials.This role would suit experienced waste chemists with 2+ years of experience. Working Hours: 40 hour week - Monday to Friday, flexible start and finish times, 25 days holiday + bank holidays Role / Description Asses, segregate and batch up waste Provide laboratory and analytical support for all site operations Analysing and test all incoming waste and outgoing waste streams Ensure all waste is correctly labelled and documented Contribute to site health and safety standards by using the correct PPE at all times Work closely with site operatives to ensure the safe and efficient processing, storage, and transfer of waste Co-operate with site management in improving the plants operational standardsRequirements Minimum HNC in Chemistry Willing to work outside in all weathers Good work ethic, hands-on approach and a willingness to learn Full right to work in the UK - There is no sponsorship available for this role SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors. If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Rhi on (phone number removed). If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit (url removed) to view our other vacancies. As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients. Keywords: waste, hazardous waste, chemist, chemicals, chemistry, waste analysis, reception chemist, site chemist, acceptance chemist, PH, titration, flashpoint, xrf, karl fisher, environmental, health and safety, H&S, IOSH, WAMITAB, NEBOSH, waste management, recycling, process chemistry, Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Oracle Database Specialist Manchester / Leeds - hybrid 6 months - likely to be extended £600 - £700 per day inside IR35 - umbrella only Hold active SC clearance - eligible candidates will be considered The Oracle Database Administrator plays a critical role in ensuring the stability, performance, and integrity of our core data platforms. Operating independently, the DBA safeguards the operational continuity of key systems by maintaining resilient databases, optimising performance, and resolving complex issues that directly impact service availability. This role underpins smooth project delivery by providing expert guidance across development, QA, and infrastructure teams, ensuring that databases remain secure, performant, and fit for purpose throughout ongoing change. Their expertise enables the wider organisation to implement functional solutions with confidence, supported by robust data foundations that meet stringent operational and regulatory requirements. What you'll be doing - your accountabilities Delivers stable, secure, and high-performing Oracle database environments that underpin critical services and ensure positive operational outcomes. Leads collaboration with development, QA, and operational teams to understand technical requirements, diagnose database-related issues, and shape effective data solutions. Implements clear, robust recommendations and technical documentation, including backup strategies, performance improvement actions, and configuration standards, while identifying risks, gaps, and dependencies. Designs and optimises repeatable database patterns, ensuring scalability, resilience, and compliance across production and non-production environments. Enables teams to fully leverage database capabilities, providing expert guidance on performance behaviour, schema design impacts, and data lifecycle considerations. Strengthens engineering practices by contributing to shared DBA methods, knowledge bases, and operational runbooks, improving organisational efficiency and repeatability. Ensures alignment with enterprise security policies, audit requirements, and architectural guardrails, maintaining database configurations that satisfy regulatory and compliance obligations. Provides authoritative expertise on Oracle technologies, informing senior leadership on risks, opportunities, and long-term considerations related to the database estate. Supports delivery of complex change initiatives, including platform upgrades, patching cycles, performance remediation programmes, and strategic migrations. Champions continuous improvement, staying current with Oracle capabilities, performance tuning techniques, and emerging best practices-and applying these to enhance stability and reliability. Mentors and supports colleagues across Dev, QA, and ASG, acting as the go-to technical expert for database performance, resilience, recovery processes, and incident resolution.Skills Extensive hands-on experience administering Oracle Database 12c in high-availability, mission-critical environments. Proven track record of diagnosing and resolving complex database performance issues, including SQL tuning, AWR/ASH analysis, and optimisation of high-volume transactional workloads. Demonstrable experience managing RMAN backup and recovery strategies, including real-world restore scenarios and resilience testing. Background in patching, upgrading, and hardening Oracle estates, ensuring security compliance and minimal service disruption. Experience supporting development and QA teams, including reviewing schema changes, analysing data behaviours, and advising on query patterns. Strong operational experience on Linux platforms, particularly in areas affecting DB performance such as I/O, filesystem layout, and kernel tuning. Hands-on experience troubleshooting live service issues, including production incident support, root cause analysis, and stabilisation activities. Experience working within regulated or audited environments, with a solid understanding of data protection, access control, and evidential accuracy. Familiarity with multi-environment estate management (DEV/TEST/UAT/STAGE/PROD), including promotion workflows and change governance. Experience contributing to runbooks, standards, and operational documentation to support repeatable and reliable database operations. Comfortable working independently as a subject-matter expert, often being the primary point of escalation for database-related issues

Portfolio Payroll are currently working with a fantastic organisation based in Central Manchester who are looking for a Payroll Onboarding Consultant to join them on a Permanent basis. This is an opportunity to be part of a new business division with growth and development opportunities. The role Reporting to the Head of Payroll, your new role as a Payroll Onboarding Consultant will see that you take on the responsibility of ensuring payroll customers have a seamless transition from their current payroll provider. This will be their dedicated point of contact throughout the process, aiding them when required and providing excellent customer service throughout. You will ideally need to have had some previous exposure to payroll, however someone with an Onboarding background in other Finance related roles, could also be a good fit for the role. You will have a keen eye for detail, and have the drive to simplify the Onboarding and welcome process wherever possible for our clients. Responsibilities Your main duties will include, but are not limited to: To effectively plan and execute customer onboarding projects for payroll in a timely manner. Take a trusted and documented approach to appropriate balancing of all Payroll onboarding data such as static data, cumulative year to date balances and comparisons to previous Full Payment Submission files. To explain the onboarding process to the customer through regular project sessions and timely update meetings. To ensure that data migration documents are completed correctly and thoroughly checked during the gathering and loading processes. To assist with processing of parallel runs and ensuring all run results balance with the new customers previous payroll provider. To manage a portfolio of projects at the same time, organising your time to prioritise based on customer and business need. To always maintain customer confidentiality. To educate and guide the customer on both service and system features, remaining clear and concise, always demonstrating excellent customer service. Ensuring that the Payroll onboarding SLA is adhered to at all times. Managing customers to supply all data to the Onboarding Team in a timely fashion, in order to meet the agreed go live date. Meeting all Key Performance Indicators that are set, and documenting all key reasons for project slippage with transparency of reasons and any additional cost implications. About you Previous customer onboarding experience within a Payroll or Finance related role, with demonstrable experience of Onboarding principles such as data loads, reconciliation, parallel runs and go live authority (desirable). An awareness of UK payroll legislation and tax regulations (essential). Previous experience in SaaS platforms and, ideally, an awareness of HR and Payroll systems and how they work (desirable). Light-touch project management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proven experience in building and maintaining positive client relationships. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The ability to become a brand ambassador for the business and its sister companies. Benefits This is a business with excellent benefits including: Commission scheme Profit share scheme Day off on your birthday Perkbox discounts Access to Employee Assistance Programme 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays. Pension Plan and Life Insurance. Company incentives, access to discount schemes. Holidays increase after 2- and 5-years' service. Free breakfast every Monday Opportunity to expand your knowledge from an experienced, friendly team Modern working environment in Manchester City Centre 51039JTR INDPAYN Portfolio Payroll Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Exciting Payroll opportunity in Manchester! - Senior Payroll Advisor Are you passionate about Payroll would you like to… Work for an award-winning global SaaS business Be part of the most progressive and dynamic payroll bureau in the UK Be part of exponential growth, with amazing progression opportunities Join an exciting and vibrant environment in the heart of Manchester Show your passion for payroll and customer excellence? We are looking for an experienced payroll professional to work as part of our Payroll Advisory team, where you will be responsible for ensuring legislative support of all complex cases within for clients. . You will be responsible for delivering customer excellence to payroll clients and will be the central point of escalation for all complex payroll software and advisory related cases. Key Duties/Tasks: The ability to triage and troubleshoot complex technical payroll tickets, identifying and resolving data upload and aiding client queries relating to technical issues found in product. Replicate any complex software issues in a UAT environment, and where necessary ensure an effective handoff to Second Line Support for any Technical Payroll Cases that require bug recording and Jira tickets raising. Pro-actively identify any suitable workarounds for clients while Software Technical Cases are being worked through to resolution. Ensuring all basic and complex client software related queries are responded to and resolved, adhering to the Payroll SLA. Attend regular calls with our third party payroll supplier effectively managing the open case queue. Act as a point of escalation for the First Line Payroll Advisers on more complex or in-depth issues. Identify any potential chargeable consultancy work to bring in opportunistic revenue to the Payroll Service Team. Responsible for maintaining Salesforce, ensuring that all customer calls are logged as cases and dealt with against the correct account. Gathering in-depth and accurate information from the customer and investigating complex technical issues to time and to quality. Interpreting client behaviour when raising bug tickets so developers have a clear picture on what's happened, in order to identify a potential root cause. Participating in regular team updates, presenting findings, and reporting departmental statistics when required. Regularly sending feedback through the Product team for feature developments and bug fixes. Ensuring your payroll and systems knowledge is always kept up to date. What you bring to the team: A technical payroll background Minimum of 2 years proven experience of supporting software applications in a HR and/or Payroll environment. A strong awareness and understanding of UK payroll legislation (essential). Knowledge of HMRC reporting requirements for Payroll and associated rules and data validation. The ability to be able to balance all employee data (year to date) from the P11 and mirror this accurately in the Payroll Software to advise clients on how to correct any issues at employee level. The ability to communicate effectively with all levels, across internal and external stakeholders. Proven ability in delivering first rate customer care, always remaining patient and empathetic. Excellent attention to detail, time management and problem-solving skills. Willingness to learn and step outside your comfort zone. The ability to become a brand ambassador. Able to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks. Benefits Profit share scheme Day off on your birthday Bright Exchange (retail and other discounts) Access to Employee Assistance Programme 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays. Pension Plan and Life Insurance Company incentives, access to discount schemes. Holidays increase after 2- and 5-years' service. Free hot breakfast every Monday Opportunity to expand your knowledge from an experienced, friendly team Modern working environment in Manchester City Centre Pension with Royal London Be part of a new business division with growth and development opportunities Normal working hours are 37.5 hours a week, 9:00AM - 5:30PM. 51225JT INDPAYN Portfolio Payroll Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Trainee Installation Engineer (Fire Sprinkler Systems)Salary: £25,000 – £26,000Location: Stockport (covering North West sites)Type: Full-time, field-based (early starts required) Are you practical, reliable and keen to build a long-term career in a hands-on engineering role Would you value structured training, real responsibility and the chance to learn a specialist trade within a growing safety-focused sector Our client is an established and highly regarded fire protection specialist, delivering sprinkler installations across residential and commercial projects. They are now looking to appoint a Trainee Installation Engineer to join their field-based team. This is an opportunity to learn on the job, working alongside experienced engineers on live construction sites while developing technical skills that are in strong demand. You will play a key supporting role in the installation of fire sprinkler systems, helping with pipework, fittings and associated components. Over time, you will gain a clear understanding of industry regulations and quality standards, while building practical experience in site operations, materials handling and system testing. The role involves regular travel across the North West, early starts, and maintaining a professional approach on client premises at all times. Job Description Support senior engineers with the installation of sprinkler pipework and related components Assist with site preparation, materials handling and equipment organisation Travel to construction sites across the region as part of a close-knit installation team Learn how to check, test and commission installed systems Record site activity accurately using handheld devices and company software Follow strict health & safety procedures and site-specific requirements Contribute to maintaining high standards of workmanship and customer care Person Specification Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (essential) Strong work ethic and a dependable, punctual approach Keen to learn a skilled trade and develop a long-term career Comfortable working outdoors and on active construction sites Able to adapt to early starts and travel requirements Professional, respectful and confident communicating on client sites Practical mindset with good problem-solving ability Background in the armed forces, construction or a hands-on trade (advantageous) Comfortable using smartphones or tablets for work-related tasks In return, you will receive a salary of £25,000–£26,000, structured on-the-job training, mentoring from experienced engineers and genuine progression opportunities within a supportive and friendly team. This is a business known for the quality of its work and the way it looks after both its staff and clients — making it an excellent environment in which to build your career. If you are motivated, reliable and ready to invest in your future, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV by clicking on the relevant links. If successful, you will be contacted by one of our consultants within 3 working days. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we expect to receive for this vacancy, if you do not hear from us within this time, you should presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Grassroots Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency and a recruitment business in respect of this vacancy. Grassroots Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and recruiter. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or disability

Industrial Cleaning Manager , Greater Manchester (with national travel) £42,000 - £43,000 with commission structure and vehicle We are looking for a proven Industrial Cleaning Manager based in Manchester with experience managing industrial environments, specialist cleaning operations, high-risk sites, and multi-service delivery. If your background is primarily offices, schools, or retail cleaning, this role will not be suitable. Are You the Leader We're Looking For? Are you an experienced Industrial Cleaning Manager? Do you have experience managing teams across multiple sites providing services such as industrial cleaning, window cleaning, and grounds maintenance? If you thrive in a fast-paced operational environment and are passionate about delivering first-class service standards, this could be the ideal opportunity for you. The Opportunity The company are a fast-growing national facilities management and industrial cleaning provider that have been in business for over 30 years with significant growth plans across the UK, due to expansion, they are seeking a strong, hands-on Industrial Cleaning Manager to take full operational responsibility for multi-site delivery across: Industrial cleaning High-level and specialist window cleaning Grounds maintenance Specialist project works This is a leadership role for someone who understands RAMS, compliance, productivity, workforce planning, and delivering high standards in demanding environments. Responsibilities Full planning and scheduling of industrial and specialist cleaning works Reviewing site surveys and allocating correct labour, equipment, and access methods Conducting regular audits and quality inspections Reacting quickly to operational challenges and client demand Managing and developing operatives and supervisors across multiple sites Driving accountability, performance, and productivity Handling absence management, performance issues, and disciplinary matters Promoting a strong safety-first culture Acting as the main operational contact for key clients Resolving issues professionally and promptly Managing expectations, variations, and service standards Building long-term client relationships Ensuring RAMS are accurate, implemented, and followed Enforcing PPE compliance and safe systems of work Monitoring vehicle checks and fleet compliance Reporting and acting on incidents, hazards, and near misses immediately Systems & Performance Reporting You will be expected to confidently use digital systems for: Job scheduling and workflow management Fleet tracking and route planning Time & attendance monitoring Performance reporting and compliance tracking What We Are Looking For ✔ Proven experience managing industrial cleaning operations ✔ Experience overseeing multi-site teams ✔ Strong knowledge of RAMS and health & safety compliance ✔ Confident leader who can challenge, motivate, and hold teams accountable ✔ Organised, decisive, and solutions-focused ✔ Comfortable using digital operational systems ✔ Full UK driving licence What You'll Get A senior operational leadership role with real influence The opportunity to shape standards and performance Clear progression into regional or senior management Support from an experienced leadership team A growing business that invests in its people This is a role for a strong operational leader - someone who understands industrial environments and takes pride in delivering first-class service. TE1

Portfolio are proud to exclusively represent our client in their search for a HR Sales Advisor. The company is a market leading, global brand who support business owners with HR and Employment Law guidance and advice, ensuring they are legal, compliant and doing the right thing for their employees. Supporting your colleagues in the Business Development team, you will be offering initial EL advice to the Buiness Development Managers and potential new clients, highlighting the service provided, resulting in a closed deal. We are looking for someone with sales experience and Employment Law / HR knowledge - this can come from people management experience if you have conducted HR Meetings etc. and have a solid undertanding of HR processes. A background in sales is useful in this role, good objection handling, ability to identify need and get the buy-in. This is a fast paced role, within a successful team, offering additional earning, whilst making a huge impact on the growth of the business! Job Purpose To provide HR and Employment Law advice and support to Business Development Managers (BDM) and new and prospective clients of Bright throughout different sectors, with the aim of showcasing our services so that prospects will sign up. The role requires you to work in a team providing legally compliant/commercial advice to BDMs before, during and following appointments in order to aid converting the deal. Advice is also to be provided to prospective clients and new clients by telephone and email in all aspects of HR and Employment Law in order to support the business needs of the individual clients whilst highlighting any options that are non-compliant and this risk this presents. Hours of work Monday - Saturday (40 hours shifts, Monday - Friday 8:45am - 5:30pm. 1 Saturday in 4, 10am - 2pm) Day-to-day responsibilities include but are not limited to the below: * To ensure that personal knowledge of HR and Employment Law and best practice is continually updated. * To achieve the standards set within the performance framework to support all BDMs generate deals by answering incoming enquiries showcasing the service with a commercial edge, without resolving the matter fully. * To proactively review BDM diaries, complete TLA's and provide guidance and support in a succinct and commercially driven manner. * To build relationships with BDMs in order to increase trust and use of the service. * To critique prospective clients' documents to provide a report for BDMs to use as a sales tool. * To actively own cases to resolution or where appropriate manage the transition and handover to an advisor, building rapport and relationships with clients on each interaction. * To log all advice accurately onto the bespoke internal system, taking ownership and responsibility for ongoing cases. * To provide clients with supporting information/documentation to assist them in the advice provided where applicable. * To refer to Company internal training and legal updates to ensure that advice provided is compliant with our services. * To record contacts with BDMs to aid reporting to Management. * To follow internal protocols for managing and escalating cases where applicable. * To convert new client accounts into the CANs ensuring the necessary updates on the Salesforce system are added. * To attend the company sales and advice conference and any training when required. * To offer the clients options regarding the take up of other products we provide and make such recommendations accordingly. * To present internal training/buzz sessions and external webinars. * To help to develop the New Business Support Team. * To carry out other tasks that are deemed necessary by the Management Team. Required skills and experience * Ability to build and maintain excellent relationships with the BDMs. * A "can-do" attitude, a thirst for knowledge and the ability to communicate knowledge effectively within the team. * Ability to work in a fast paced environment. * Strong time management skills ability to manage own diary. * A dynamic and flexible approach, as well as the ability to work under pressure. * Commercial focused advice. Benefits * Enhanced holidays - 25 days increasing to 27 after 2 years' service and 28 after 5 years' service * Private health care cover after 5 years' service * New business referral scheme * Access to Health Shield * Access to the EAP service * Refer a friend scheme * Paid birthday leave * Pension scheme contribution increasing to 5% after 5 years' service and again to 7% after 7 years' service * Group life insurance * Eye care contribution * Free fruit (office-based staff) * Travel Season Ticket loan scheme * Milestone recognition * Discounted products - Manchester City centre parking (AO Arena) / First Bus Travel Club Membership / Microsoft Home User programme / Anglian Home Improvements * Pace health Club (situated in the park Inn) discounted gym membership and spa treatments * Park Inn 20% off food and drink * New Century food and drink discount * Revolution De Cuba food and drink discount * Cycle 2 Work scheme* after probationary period * On site Gym * Bright Exchange perks 50605LFR6 INDMANJ Portfolio Payroll Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Portfolio are proud to exclusively represent our client in their search for a HR Sales Advisor. The company is a market leading, global brand who support business owners with HR and Employment Law guidance and advice, ensuring they are legal, compliant and doing the right thing for their employees. Supporting your colleagues in the Business Development team, you will be offering initial EL advice to the Buiness Development Managers and potential new clients, highlighting the service provided, resulting in a closed deal. We are looking for someone with sales experience and Employment Law / HR knowledge - this can come from people management experience if you have conducted HR Meetings etc. and have a solid undertanding of HR processes. A background in sales is useful in this role, good objection handling, ability to identify need and get the buy-in. This is a fast paced role, within a successful team, offering additional earning, whilst making a huge impact on the growth of the business! Job Purpose To provide HR and Employment Law advice and support to Business Development Managers (BDM) and new and prospective clients of Bright throughout different sectors, with the aim of showcasing our services so that prospects will sign up. The role requires you to work in a team providing legally compliant/commercial advice to BDMs before, during and following appointments in order to aid converting the deal. Advice is also to be provided to prospective clients and new clients by telephone and email in all aspects of HR and Employment Law in order to support the business needs of the individual clients whilst highlighting any options that are non-compliant and this risk this presents. Hours of work Monday - Saturday (40 hours shifts, Monday - Friday 8:45am - 5:30pm. 1 Saturday in 4, 10am - 2pm) Day-to-day responsibilities include but are not limited to the below: * To ensure that personal knowledge of HR and Employment Law and best practice is continually updated. * To achieve the standards set within the performance framework to support all BDMs generate deals by answering incoming enquiries showcasing the service with a commercial edge, without resolving the matter fully. * To proactively review BDM diaries, complete TLA's and provide guidance and support in a succinct and commercially driven manner. * To build relationships with BDMs in order to increase trust and use of the service. * To critique prospective clients' documents to provide a report for BDMs to use as a sales tool. * To actively own cases to resolution or where appropriate manage the transition and handover to an advisor, building rapport and relationships with clients on each interaction. * To log all advice accurately onto the bespoke internal system, taking ownership and responsibility for ongoing cases. * To provide clients with supporting information/documentation to assist them in the advice provided where applicable. * To refer to Company internal training and legal updates to ensure that advice provided is compliant with our services. * To record contacts with BDMs to aid reporting to Management. * To follow internal protocols for managing and escalating cases where applicable. * To convert new client accounts into the CANs ensuring the necessary updates on the Salesforce system are added. * To attend the company sales and advice conference and any training when required. * To offer the clients options regarding the take up of other products we provide and make such recommendations accordingly. * To present internal training/buzz sessions and external webinars. * To help to develop the New Business Support Team. * To carry out other tasks that are deemed necessary by the Management Team. Required skills and experience * Ability to build and maintain excellent relationships with the BDMs. * A "can-do" attitude, a thirst for knowledge and the ability to communicate knowledge effectively within the team. * Ability to work in a fast paced environment. * Strong time management skills ability to manage own diary. * A dynamic and flexible approach, as well as the ability to work under pressure. * Commercial focused advice. Benefits * Enhanced holidays - 25 days increasing to 27 after 2 years' service and 28 after 5 years' service * Private health care cover after 5 years' service * New business referral scheme * Access to Health Shield * Access to the EAP service * Refer a friend scheme * Paid birthday leave * Pension scheme contribution increasing to 5% after 5 years' service and again to 7% after 7 years' service * Group life insurance * Eye care contribution * Free fruit (office-based staff) * Travel Season Ticket loan scheme * Milestone recognition * Discounted products - Manchester City centre parking (AO Arena) / First Bus Travel Club Membership / Microsoft Home User programme / Anglian Home Improvements * Pace health Club (situated in the park Inn) discounted gym membership and spa treatments * Park Inn 20% off food and drink * New Century food and drink discount * Revolution De Cuba food and drink discount * Cycle 2 Work scheme* after probationary period * On site Gym * Bright Exchange perks 50605LFR7 INDMANJ Portfolio Payroll Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Portfolio are proud to represent our client, a Global Software company in their serach for a Retentions Specialist. Contract renewals are the main focus of this role, you will have experience in negotiating contracts, having difficult conversations, objection handling, getting clients re-invested and re-engaged and ultimately retaining the business. You will get commission for every successful renewal as well as good progression pathways. If you come from an Account Manager, recruitment or sales background and are looking for a new challenge, apply today and we'll be in touch! Day-to-day responsibilities include but are not limited to the below: Meet and exceed all monthly Save Rate targets Meet and exceed all individual KPIs Record information accurately in CRM Report on own performance weekly/ monthly/ quarterly to the Head of Retention and Customer Solutions Identify opportunities to increase contract value by discussing additional products, services and software over usage, focussing on the needs of businesses and driving product usage and engagement Work with the finance and credit control departments to retain clients experiencing financial hardship Work with the customer service team to re-engage dissatisfied clients following service issues with a view to establishing long term business relationships and customer loyalty Generate new business opportunities via referrals from existing client base or networking Maintain and improve client sentiment and online reputation by always providing a super service Take ownership of own product knowledge ensuring you are an expert in all things BrightKey requirements Required skills and experience Must have exceptional customer service skills Must have a proven record of retaining lost clients through negotiation and excellent customer service in a B2B environment Must be able to communicate with internal stakeholders at all levels Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Adaptable to change and willing to bring forward ideas to shape the future of the role Benefits Enhanced holidays - 25 days increasing to 27 after 2 years' service and 28 after 5 years' service (22 Days for Field Sales) Private health care cover after 5 years' service New business referral scheme Access to Health Shield Access to the EAP service Refer a friend scheme Paid birthday leave Pension scheme contribution increasing to 5% after 5 years' service and again to 7% after 7 years' service Group life insurance Eye care contribution Free fruit (office-based staff) Travel Season Ticket loan scheme Milestone recognition Discounted products - Manchester City centre parking (AO Arena) / First Bus Travel Club Membership / Microsoft Home User programme / Anglian Home Improvements Pace health Club (situated in the park Inn) discounted gym membership and spa treatments Park Inn 20% off food and drink New Century food and drink discount Revolution De Cuba food and drink discount Cycle 2 Work scheme* after probationary period Free On site Gym Bright Exchange perksINDMANJ 51242LF Portfolio Payroll Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy