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💥 Account Director 💥 £45K–£55K 💥 Leeds – Hybrid (2 days in the office) ThePlaceToBe are excited to be working closely with a well-established brand activation agency in Leeds. The agency partners with a mix of retail, fashion, lifestyle and FMCG brands, delivering creative integrated campaigns that span brand, design, events and retail rollouts. They’re known for their collaborative culture, strong client partnerships and ability to deliver bold, high quality creative work. About the role… As a Account Director, you’ll be a senior client partner, leading relationships and overseeing the delivery of creative, integrated campaigns from brief through to execution. You’ll take ownership of key accounts, leading retail rollout and POS from initial brief to final delivery. What you’ll be doing day to day… • Leading and developing senior client relationships, acting as a trusted strategic partner, • Overseeing the delivery of creative campaigns across brand, design, retail rollouts and POS, • Ensuring work is delivered on brief, on time and on budget, with a strong commercial focus, • Lead performance reviews and provide structured feedback within Client Services, • Working closely with internal teams to deliver high quality creative output, • Supporting wider agency initiatives including pitch work and strategic planning About you… This role would suit an Account Director who thrives in an agency environment, enjoys working on creative campaigns, and is confident leading both clients and internal teams across integrated work. What we’re looking for… • Proven experience as an Account Director within a creative agency, • Strong experience delivering retail rollouts and POS from initial brief to execution, • Confident managing multiple accounts, projects and stakeholders, • Commercially minded, with a track record of growing client relationships, • Leading junior members of the team to deliver campaigns on time and to budget, • A clear, confident communicator who builds long term partnerships, • Open to global travel to support client projects Sound like you? Or interested in chatting about your next career move? Get in touch 💌

💥 Senior Account Director 💥 £55K–£60K 💥 Leeds – Hybrid (2 days in the office) ThePlaceToBe are excited to be working closely with a well-established brand activation agency in Leeds. The agency partners with a mix of retail, fashion, lifestyle and FMCG brands, delivering creative integrated campaigns that span brand, design, events and retail rollouts. They’re known for their collaborative culture, strong client partnerships and ability to deliver bold, high quality creative work. About the role… As a Senior Account Director, you’ll be a senior client partner, leading relationships and overseeing the delivery of creative, integrated campaigns from brief through to execution. You’ll take ownership of key accounts, leading retail rollout and POS from initial brief to final delivery. What you’ll be doing day to day… • Leading and developing senior client relationships, acting as a trusted strategic partner, • Overseeing the delivery of creative campaigns across brand, design, retail rollouts and POS, • Ensuring work is delivered on brief, on time and on budget, with a strong commercial focus, • Lead performance reviews and provide structured feedback within Client Services, • Working closely with internal teams to deliver high quality creative output, • Supporting wider agency initiatives including pitch work and strategic planning About you… This role would suit an Account Director or Senior Account Director who thrives in an agency environment, enjoys working on creative campaigns, and is confident leading both clients and internal teams across integrated work. What we’re looking for… • Proven experience as an Account Director within a creative agency, • Strong experience delivering retail rollouts and POS from initial brief to execution, • Confident managing multiple accounts, projects and stakeholders, • Commercially minded, with a track record of growing client relationships, • Leading junior members of the team to deliver campaigns on time and to budget, • A clear, confident communicator who builds long term partnerships, • Open to global travel to support client projects Sound like you? Or interested in chatting about your next career move? Get in touch 💌

Corporate Tax Director Top 10 Accountancy firm, Leeds + Hybrid working £90,000 - £130,000 + Benefits + Bonus • Top 10 firm with exciting plans in Yorkshire, • Opportunity for a Senior Manager to step up or Director who wants more ownership Your new role: You'll be leading the corporate tax business from Leeds across Yorkshire, playing a key role in the growth & development of the firms plan to expand tax across the region. • Leading corporate tax advisory & compliance service line, focusing on servicing the current client base, whilst also ensuring consistent growth through business development., • Working closely with a range of clients including UK & International tax, you'll be supporting starts up through to large listed businesses., • You'll be a people leader, helping grow and develop corporate tax professionals in the team and identifying new hires for the future., • Strong UK Corporate Tax experience, working in the UK markets, • Previous experience supporting business owners as well and working with larger listed and international businesses., • CTA or ACA qualified with significant experience advising clients across the UK, • Business development skills are important, with this hire being key to growth across the region. As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable. \n#J-18808-Ljbffr

We are seeking a commercially driven and technically capable Business Development Manager to grow our HVAC business across the UK and Ireland. Reporting to the Business Unit Director, you will develop distributor partnerships, generate contractor demand, and execute growth strategies across our VRF, RAC, CAC, and Air-to-Water Heat Pump portfolios. Main Responsibilities: • Territory & Account Growth: Deliver sales and profit targets through structured territory planning and active management of regional distributors., • Distributor Development: Act as the main commercial contact for distributor partners, providing product support, training, and strategic alignment to grow market share., • Contractor Engagement: Drive “pull-through” demand by specifying Hisense solutions with mechanical contractors and connecting projects to the distribution network., • Trade & Merchant Activation: Visit HVAC merchants and trade counters to strengthen brand presence and support local project opportunities., • Training & Product Promotion: Deliver product demonstrations and technical briefings to improve market confidence and sales capability., • Forecasting & Stock Planning: Align sales forecasts with distributor stock levels to support efficient supply and project delivery., • Market & Pricing Management: Monitor competitor activity and develop competitive pricing strategies that protect margin., • Financial & Performance Oversight: Support credit control, resolve commercial issues, and provide monthly reporting on sell-in and sell-out performance., • Industry Representation: Represent Hisense at key industry events and exhibitions. Requirements • Minimum 3 years’ experience within the HVAC industry., • Proven track record of delivering sales targets, KPIs, and managing distributor or trade accounts., • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to drive revenue and profitability., • Solid understanding of UK HVAC regulations, including F-Gas, Part L, and Net Zero policy developments., • Excellent analytical and numerical skills, with confident use of Excel and other Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)., • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with both internal and external stakeholders., • Resilient and self-motivated, with the ability to perform under pressure., • Full UK driving licence. Benefits include, but are not limited to: • Competitive salary with bonus scheme, • Pension contributions, • 25 days of holiday plus UK Bank Holidays, • Long service awards, • Salary sacrifice schemes, • Discounts on Hisense products, • Access to a shopping discount portal, • Restaurant and café discounts at our Leeds office, • And more! About Hisense Founded in 1969, Hisense is a global leader in technology for your home. We are passionate about making life enhancing technology accessible to the world through our innovations in televisions, laundry, refrigeration and other home appliances. Hisense UK is part of Hisense Europe, to discover more, watch the Hisense Europe corporate video or visit our company website IMPORTANT NOTICE • We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law., • As a courtesy, we strive to acknowledge all applications. However, due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we may not be able to respond to every applicant, we can only guarantee that shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

BRAND NEW ROLE - Senior Exec Level - Marine Geo Director of Business Development - Geotechnical Engineering & Geoscience Consulting About the Company Our client are a growing offshore geotechnical services and consulting unit, focused on delivering high-quality, technically robust solutions across the offshore, nearshore, and onshore environments. While offshore geotechnical investigations form the core of our clients work, they are actively expanding their footprint in the geo-consulting business also, providing expert guidance to clients across oil & gas and offshore wind sectors. Having made a number of hires for this business in 2025, we can confidently say that this business values deep industry expertise, strong technical backgrounds, and a client-first mindset in all of their hires. This is a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment where the right person can and will have a major impact on growth and direction for 2026. Role Overview We are seeking a highly experienced and technically grounded Business Development Director to lead the commercial development of our clients offshore geotechnical and geo-consulting business. This is not a traditional sales role. We are looking for someone who combines technical excellence with business acumen—someone who can represent the company at the highest levels with existing and potential new clients. The focus of this role is on offshore work, particularly in the oil & gas sector, with involvement in offshore wind, nearshore, and onshore geotechnical projects, but we expect this person to come from the Geotechnical world already (in some capacity) so that they can bring contacts and relationships with them. The successful candidate will be responsible for originating and managing client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and supporting the commercial and proposal teams to ensure a strong, competitive presence in the market. Key Responsibilities • Lead business development strategy and execution for offshore, nearshore and onshore geotechnical and consulting services., • Act as a trusted technical representative for the company in all commercial and client-facing interactions., • Leverage a strong existing client portfolio, particularly within the oil & gas sector, to quickly generate new business., • Drive new relationship development, proactively reaching out to companies and individuals the company hasn’t previously worked with., • Attend and represent the company at industry events, conferences, and client meetings., • Collaborate with the commercial team to lead and support proposal development, reviews, and pricing strategies., • Provide strategic input on competitive positioning, technical scope, and overall commercial competitiveness., • Maintain active involvement throughout the full business development cycle—from first contact to contract award—ensuring continuity and responsiveness throughout., • Contribute to internal team development by mentoring junior staff and helping build out the business development and commercial capability., • Maintain awareness of competitors, market trends, and emerging opportunities across sectors. Project Client Focus Breakdown • Offshore Geotechnical (Priority): 70–85%, • Nearshore: 10–15%, • Onshore: 5–10% Essential Qualifications and Experience: • A strong technical background in geotechnical engineering, with hands-on offshore Geo-contracting experience (e.g., time spent on vessels or in field operations for Geo)., • Minimum 10 years of industry experience, with direct exposure to both oil & gas and offshore wind sectors., • An established network of Geo-led industry contacts, particularly in oil & gas, with the ability to generate leads and open doors immediately., • Deep understanding of the full project lifecycle for offshore geotechnical work, from investigations to reporting and consulting., • Experience supporting or leading technical proposal development and client negotiations., • Clear, confident communicator able to discuss complex technical subjects with experienced clients and industry peers., • Proven track record in business development and client relationship management., • Wider / Broader Geoscience qualifications will also be considered, provided this person has the hands on / previous vessel based experience as well. Preferred Attributes • Entrepreneurial, driven, and self-motivated., • Mindset of ownership – sees the entire process through and remains involved postintroduction., • Ability to initiate, nurture, and expand new client relationships with a high level of emotional intelligence., • Familiarity with the competitive landscape and ability to influence commercial strategy accordingly., • Strong leadership skills and willingness to help build a small, high-performing team. “We are hiring for Leaders, not hiring for Managers” This is a truly one-of-one Senior Exec opportunity to join a Marine Geotechnical business with a completely unique ownership style and culture. If you think you have the skills to step into this role - or a proven track record to match it, we'd love to hear from you. Applications, CV's and cover letters directly to: LMOceans

Education Sector Lead Nationwide About us Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield. We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves. We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave. Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do. About the role We have a brand-new opportunity for an Education Sector Lead; this role can be based in any of our UK offices. As a Sector Lead, you will inspire and energise the collective endeavour of all working within the sector. The Education Sector Lead works with Division Director and Heads of Programme Directors to support them in work winning, delivery and advancing our work in the sector. They are accountable for the growth of the sector through a combination of enabling market insights that enhance successful business development, advancing client-centric service offerings to elevate technical excellence, and championing alignment with best-practice project delivery across the firm. With the Division Director, they provide strategic and operational direction to people working across the sector across the firm. Acting as a visible role model, you will work with other leaders to foster a culture of high performance, collaboration, and success. Operating at a firmwide level, this role will champion the flexibility and mobilisation of people and capabilities across all Business Units to maximise client and market opportunities and help achieve the firm's collective outcomes. About the role In this key and varied role, you can expect to: Sector and Business Unit Strategy • Work with Division Director/s, Heads of Programme Directors and Business Unit Leads to establish, plan, and implement one-to-three-year sector strategies for the firm that enable growth., • Work with clients and market connections and Programme Directors to identify and anticipate market needs, adjusting strategies and/or initiatives accordingly. Leads the firmwide sector leadership group. Business Development Client Engagement • Build a collective mindset and endeavour for the sector. Oversees and drives business development plans and performance for the sector across the firm. Work with the Division Directors, Heads of Programme Directors and the Business Development lead(s) to define and implement business development plans, initiatives and activities to achieve the goals for the sector and division. Client Relationship Management • Support the Heads of Programme Directors in driving client relationships and engagement strategies across the business units.Champions the engagement with the firm’s priority clients within the sector, setting the best practice standard for trusted advisory client management., • Guide and champion the advancement of client-centric business development skills, working with the L&OD team and Business Development lead for the sector., • Champions connection and collaboration across the Programme Director cohort enabling cross firm management of client relationships and key client accounts. Profile • Elevate the standing of the firm through their profile in the sector. Support the Programme Directors in elevating the profile of the firm with clients, relevant industry stakeholder organisations, government and/or academic institutions., • Champion brand awareness encouraging the sharing of Hoare Lea's thought leadership, project success and technical excellence. Project Planning, Execution & Risk Management • Work with Programme Directors, champion the successful leadership and delivery of the portfolio of projects/programmes within the sector., • Work with the Heads of Programme Directors to enable best practice leadership of the project/programme portfolios across the firm., • Work with the Legal & Governance team to define firmwide risk and change management practices to address challenges and adopt best practice across the sector project portfolio. Financial and Portfolio Management • Accountable for the revenue and profit growth of the sectors defined by the AOP., • Fosters collaboration across the Heads of Programme Director cohort and with the Finance teams to enable sharing and implementation of best practice financial and portfolio management. Governance and Compliance • Champions adherence to Hoare Lea / Tetra Tech governance and compliance standards for projects/programmes (i.e. PEEAC and Policy 100) and any other regulatory and/or compliance requirements., • Works with Head of Programme Directors to achieve best practices across the sector’s portfolio of projects/programmes. Resource Management • Champions firmwide thinking, flexibility and alignment across the business units fostering collaboration and sharing of best practice resource management. Technical Excellence • Work with Technical Excellence and sector leadership driving the advancement of the service offerings relevant to the sectors within the division., • Promote technical excellence across all business development and project delivery activities within the sector., • Champion a mindset of curiosity and problem solving, and champion innovation, skills development and knowledge advancement. People Leadership Development, Wellbeing and Diversity - Supports the development of Programme Directors and others working in the sector, coaching a growth mindset and empowering them to reach their potential.Fosters a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment. Provides mentoring to support colleagues through their career development. Champions the celebration of successes across the sector group. About you To be successful in this role you’ll need to: • Role model leadership behaviours that bring to life and enable brand values., • Provide inspirational and inclusive leadership and motivate others to perform at their best, and encourage open dialogue, hearing and valuing all team voices., • Motivate and empowers others to perform at their highest standards; leads with resilience, energy, and optimism., • Build trust with clients, stakeholders, and teams, ensuring a client-first approach in all activities., • Take accountability for performance and ensure that everyone upholds accountability for achieving all agreed outcomes., • Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, fostering a culture of inclusivity. Drives and engenders curiosity and innovation. How to apply To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact . If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange a introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices. Adjustments and accommodations If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know. Data privacy We have updated our terms and conditions for candidates, ___ Recruitment agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners who assist us when required. We do not acknowledge speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list. #LI-HYBRID

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