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Department: Academic/Oxford Brookes University partnership (OBU) Location: Manchester - On-site Salary: £51,000 Type of Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week) - (N.B. sponsorship is not offered for this role) Our Vision: Changing lives through education. The Role: We are currently seeking Lecturers to teach across a range of undergraduate levels as part of our BA (Hons) Global Business and Entrepreneurship programme with our Oxford Brookes University partnership. Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings, and at weekends. What you'll be doing: As a Lecturer in Business at Global Banking School, you will deliver management related modules in the above areas. You will develop and deliver comprehensive course materials, undertake all aspects of learning, teaching and assessment of students and keep up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices. Do you have a background in teaching any of the following? • Project management, • Business Planning and Pitching, • Entrepreneurial People and Processes, • Financial Management, • Strategic Management Responsibilities include: • All aspects of planning, delivering, and assessing student work, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met, • Developing, updating, and improving course materials as appropriate, • Using a variety of learning and teaching methods/materials, • Actively engaging in staff development activities, peer observations, meetings and other administrative duties, • Understanding and keeping up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices, • Working towards a range of clearly defined objectives for student attendance, continuation, completion, satisfaction and student progression About you: • You will hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable), • You will have previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area, • You will be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter, • You will have experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback, • You will have experience of accurate reporting and ability to maintain thorough and organised student records, • You will be able to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines, • You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills, • You will be able to work with diverse groups of people Desirable: • You will hold a Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or commitment to enrol on a teaching programme during the probationary period and complete within three years) or Fellowship of HEA (or international equivalent), • You will have experience of design / development of academic or professional education programmes or equivalent What we offer: • 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holiday, • 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days, • Workplace pension scheme, • Tuition reimbursement for career development courses, • Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech scheme and much more, • Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more, • Reward and recognition programme, • £500 award employee referral scheme, • Discretionary annual performance bonus “GBS has greatly supported my professional development by offering me a chance to teach diverse, non-traditional students and by sponsoring my FHEA application, which has been invaluable in consolidating my teaching practices.” — John Traichaisit, Consultant Lecturer GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.

Department: Student Wellbeing Location: Manchester (On-site) Type of Contract: Permanent - Part Time – 30hrs per week Shift Pattern: Evenings and Weekends (4-9pm weekdays & 10.00am - 3.00pm Saturdays) About GBS: GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK’s leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare, and more. GBS' Vision: Changing lives through education. What The Team Do: Supporting students' well-being by offering help with mental health, personal issues, and practical concerns like housing or finances. Providing guidance, crisis support, and promote a safe, inclusive environment to help students succeed both personally and academically. The role: Your work within Student Wellbeing will focus on working in partnership with students to identify barriers to learning, and provide ongoing support according to their needs. The work you do will help students manage social and emotional issues, enable our staff to provide the best support to learners with wellbeing needs, and help the enable the students you work with to get the best out of their study with GBS! The purpose of this role is to provide guidance and support to GBS students in their learning, wellbeing and engagement throughout their studies. Your key task will be to address student welfare by pastoral support and by guiding students to services appropriate to their needs. GBS Welfare Officers can expect to be among the first members of staff to be approached by students needing assistance with a variety of issues. Welfare officers must know all services and academic programmes offered by GBS, as well as appropriate external agencies and be ready to refer students to appropriate services. The Student Welfare Officer reports into the Student Welfare Manager. Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. What the role involves: • Managing student referrals, alongside the Student Welfare Manager, acting as a link between the Welfare Office, the relevant academic team and relevant internal and external services., • Providing pastoral support to students who may be experiencing social or emotional issues. To ensure students with personal learning plans receive the learning accommodations outlined in the plan and that these are addressed in the classroom., • Maximising the attendance of students by working alongside the student engagement managers to support students effectively throughout their studies., • To provide immediate assistance to students on a drop in and appointment basis., • To maintain accurate student welfare records and information and ensure confidential records are held and shared in line with GDPR requirements., • Bachelor’s degree in the relevant area, preferably health related, • Prior experience in an adjacent or similar role, preferably within higher education., • Have knowledge of: - the DDA and SENDA and to know how to implement their guidelines - the JCQ and the range of reasonable adjustments that may apply to students with learning differences and individual needs, • Experience of working with a range of physical disabilities and specific learning difficulties encountered in mainstream schools such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, attention deficit and Asperger's syndrome., • Experience of selecting and using appropriate assessment materials, score results, convert raw scores to derived scores, analyse results, draw conclusions and make recommendations., • 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays, • 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days, • Workplace pension scheme, • Tuition reimbursement for career development courses, • Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more, • Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more, • Reward and recognition programme, • £500 award employee referral scheme GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.

Join our Asset Intelligence team The Asset Intelligence team provides a range of proactive services to assist clients with managing their estate and software procurement. Success. The Softcat Way. Softcat is a £1billion+ technology solutions business and trusted partner to names like Apple, Microsoft and Adobe. Offering a growing portfolio of services including software licensing, cyber security and IT infrastructure, we give our technical teams the tools and support to make exciting things happen. This is where to achieve more for your career. You will work with customers to manage their cloud spend using the FinOps framework. You will work with several customers and will support them through regular reviews. Your goal is to help customers get the most value from The Cloud, improve and enhance the FinOps offering at Softcat, and to mentor and train the next generation of FinOps Analysts. As Senior FinOps Analyst, you'll be responsible for: · Forming trusted advisor relationships with enterprise scale clients. · Acting as a SME for FinOps within Softcat. · Setting long-term goals with customers, developing strategies to achieve them, and leading initiatives to drive FinOps adoption across the organization. · Utilising industry-leading cloud management tooling and native tooling to proactively leverage FinOps data. · Providing detailed reporting around cost visibility and optimisation, ensuring that insights reach the right stakeholders on the client side. · Providing break/fix support around industry-leading cloud management solutions and leveraging the ticketing system (ServiceNow). · Continuously improving FinOps processes and practices, including identifying areas for improvement, implementing best practices, and staying current with industry trends and development · Developing and driving the service forward, proactively identifying efficiency opportunities within the team. · Running 1 to 1s with members of the team. · Mentoring junior staff. We'd love you to have ·Extensive FinOps knowledge ·FinOps Practitioner Certification is required (FinOps Certified Engineer desired) Knowledge of AWS, Azure, and GCP. Certified in: AZ900, AWS Certified Practitioner, AZ104 (desired), AWS – Certified Solutions Architect (desired) · Extensive experience around multi cloud cost optimisation. · Experience with cloud cost management tooling (CloudHealth, Cloudability, Flexera, and native tools). · Ability to build relationships with multiple stakeholders within an enterprise customer. · Proactively use your own skillset and that of the team to solve problems and challenges whilst supporting more junior members of the team in the same way. · Ownership of your learning and development. We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply – we would love to hear from you! Work in a way that works for you We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: • Hybrid working, • Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day, • Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs Working with us Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background. Join us To become part of the success story, please apply now. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence. You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at jobs.softcat.com/jobs/our-culture/ Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.

Department: Academic/Bath Spa University (BSU) Location: Manchester Salary: £51,000 The role: We are currently seeking Lecturers to teach across a range of undergraduate levels as part of our BSc (Hons) Computing programme with our Bath Spa University partnership. Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends. Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Main Responsibilities What you'll be doing: As a Lecturer in Computing at Global Banking School, you will deliver modules based around the three main themes of the programme: Technology, Software, and Data. You will develop and deliver comprehensive course materials, that will equip students with an understanding of database systems, internet technologies, data, cyber security, networking, and business information systems. You will undertake all aspects of learning, teaching and assessment of students and keep up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices. Responsibilities include: • All aspects of planning, delivering, and assessing student work, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met, • Developing, updating, and improving course materials as appropriate, • Using a variety of learning and teaching methods/materials, • Actively engaging in staff development activities, peer observations, meetings and other administrative duties, • Understanding and keeping up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices About you: • You will hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable), • You will have previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area, • You will be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of two or more of the following areas:, • Programming and software development, • Web development, • Database systems, • Cloud computing, • Networking, • Cybersecurity, • IoT and emerging technologies, • Business IT systems, • IT management, • AI and Machine Learning, • Operating Systems, • UI/UX, • You will have experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback, • You will have experience of accurate reporting and ability to maintain thorough and organised student records, • You will be able to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines, • You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills, • You will be able to work with diverse groups of people Desirable: • You will hold a Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or commitment to enrol on a teaching programme during the probationary period and complete within three years) or Fellowship of HEA (or international equivalent), • 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holiday, • 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days, • Workplace pension scheme, • Tuition reimbursement for career development courses, • Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech scheme and much more, • Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more, • Reward and recognition programme, • £500 award employee referral scheme — John Traichaisit, Consultant Lecturer GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.

We're looking for an Major Projects Mechanical Lead to join our Building Services Design team based in Salford / Speke. Kier Design are a top-25 engineering consultancy, delivering a wide range of services across all sectors of the built environment, providing construction-focused, innovative and sustainable solutions. We have preferential access to Kier's £11bn+ project pipeline, including mega projects like High Speed 2 and Hinkley Point C, frameworks with national and local government and other public bodies, and a range of other interesting projects in every sector of the built environment. We believe in building teams around our people, rather than squeezing people into our teams, we want to help you carve out a role in which you'll grow and thrive for many years to come. Offering market-leading development opportunities, supporting our graduates through the early stages of their careers, enabling our people to become professionally qualified, providing management training and qualifications, and supporting ongoing technical development throughout our people's careers. Actively promoting, so you can keep pushing and stretching yourself. Location: Salford / Speke Hours: 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us What will you be responsible for? As Major Projects Mechanical Lead, you'll be working within the Building Services team, overseeing and coordinating the mechanical design for large, complex construction projects, acting as the central point for technical excellence, team leadership, client liaison, and ensuring sustainable, compliant, and cost-effective design delivery from concept through to construction, bridging client needs with engineering reality. They must manage design teams, integrate different disciplines, ensure quality control, and drive innovation for high-value projects Your day to day will include: • Taking full responsibility and leading on the management of all works delivered through the Mechanical team, managing all aspects of building services engineering, working together with the Major Projects Electrical Lead coordinating solutions for all allocated works, which include all major projects new builds, • Effectively managing team utilisation levels, identifying and implementing necessary steps, balancing team capabilities and resource levels with available workload, setting, monitoring and maintaining standards for quality of product delivery, aligning all aspects of delivery to standard industry practices, overseeing of designs and advice including feasibility, multi stage designs, and condition reports, liaising with other teams within Kier both within own discipline and other disciplines over all matters requiring coordination to achieve effective delivery, • Maintaining programme of CPD events to retain up to date competence / capability of the team, championing effective and regular communication to management on all matters affecting output, progress, cost and risks, playing an active part in business development, including production of fees and quality responses supporting bid submissions, preparation of presentation materials, attendance at interviews and client meetings, • Providing high level technical advice in mechanical building services engineering, participating in project design meetings, establishing solutions, agreeing concepts, working closely with colleagues and other design team members This role of Major Projects Mechanical Lead is great for you if: • Chartered Engineer and member of CIBSE or IET, with a Degree in Mechanical Building Services or Electrical Engineering plus, significant knowledge of the Mechanical Electrical & Technology industry, • Can communicate complex technical concepts into more readily understood information suitable for a wider business audience, experience in the application of quality procedures and document control in engineering design We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier. #LI-MA1 Matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, Life Assurance, Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, Discounts on go-to brands, Free Heath and wellbeing services, Training and development schemes, Electric Vehicle Leasing, Paid volunteering leave.

Technical Manager – Electrical Manchester Permanent Competitive Salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary NG Bailey have a fantastic opportunity for a Technical Manager to join our team ideally based in our office in Salford, Manchester. In this role you will lead, own and manage the technical risk and opportunities within the business, from inception through to completion and client handover. This would be a great opportunity for an experienced Design Manager, Technical Manager, Project Manager or similar with a strong electrical background to join us working on prestigious projects within the region.We do offer flexibility of hybrid working with 3 days in the office. There would be a travel requirement within the region of work and on occasional basis across the UK. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: • Lead the technical engineering management on internally and externally designed projects to successfully achieve company, team and individual objectives relating to the implementation of best value design, management of opportunities and risk mitigation., • Provide technical advice and assistance to other areas of the business and support business development from a technical solution perspective., • Conduct regular independent design/technical reviews of both internal and external designs in accordance with the NG Bailey technical review process, ensuring that both internal and external designs are technically correct and represent best value and comply with all legal and contracted requirements., • Prepare monthly project reports for Senior Stakeholders highlighting progress, risks, opportunities, and resource issues., • Advise on commercial progress against plan, any variances from plan and the corrective actions being taken., • On external designs, take ownership of the completion of the responsibilities matrix of the Engagement of Consultant Pack, ensuring that scope gaps are mitigated., • Build and maintain mutually beneficial customer, key supplier and internal relationships. Promote the design team and actively seek out new opportunities. Communicate proactively with project stakeholders to improve our collaboration with operational teams. As mentioned above we are looking for an individual with a strong electrical background from a Project Manager or Design background. If you have the following, we would like to hear from you: • Good understanding of Design and Build and traditional construction contracts, • A degree In Electrical, Building Services or other relevant discipline We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: • Car/Car allowance, • Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution, • Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days, • Private Medical Insurance, • Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice), • Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. #LI-LO1 #LI-onsite

Would you like to kick start your career in a supportive, collaborative and innovative company? Do you enjoy working as part of an enthusiastic, passionate, and collaborative team? Vendor Data Manager Role Overview: The Vendor Data Manager is a strategic and cross-functional leader, responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of product data within Softcat from its acquisition to its eventual deletion. A key part of this is ensuring integrity, security and accessibility of vendor data by collaborating with different teams to maintain high standards and high data quality. Success. The Softcat Way. At Softcat we want to support you at every stage of your career. Whether that means stepping up into a more senior role, taking on more responsibilities in your current role or broadening your skills and experiences in a different department, we encourage all our employees to develop and grow with us. Key Responsibilities: • Working with the Head of Business Partnering to develop a clear roadmap for data products aligned with business goals and user needs., • Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for improvements to Softcat's vendor data. This could include looking at new sources of data (from our vendors) to further enhance the enrichment of our vendor data or understanding best practice for managing our vendor data., • Master Data Management (MDM): Responsible for creating and maintaining a single, consistent and accurate source of truth for Softcat's critical vendor data. The data manager is responsible for ensuring this data is standardised across all systems, preventing inconsistencies and errors. The development and management of business processes to support these responsibilities will form a major part of the job for this Vendor Data Manager., • Data Quality Management: Responsible for the process of ensuring data is accurate, complete, consistent and timely. The Data Manager will implement rules and processes to cleanse data, validate its quality and monitor it for any issues. This is a continuous effort to maintain a high level of trust in the data used for business decisions., • Responsible for implementing and managing security measures to protect sensitive data from unauthorised access, breaches and cyberattacks. This involves ensuring that data platforms and services are regularly audited to ensure policies are followed (such as ROPAs) and access controls are in place. This will be done in conjunction with the data owners and owners of the different services., • Work with the data leadership team to create and maintain a comprehensive data strategy for vendor data that aligns with Softcat's business goals. This includes defining what to collect, how it will be stored, and how it will be used to drive decisions. Required Skills & Qualifications: • Strong understanding of data analytics, data engineering, and machine learning concepts., • Have a strong understanding of data governance and data quality. Knowledge of how data integration and ETL works in an organisation like Softcat. Solid understanding of data security and compliance or the ability to learn this in the context of managing vendor data for Softcat., • Knowledge or experience of MS Purview, CluedIn and PowerBI would be beneficial., • Familiarity with agile methodologies, product road mapping, and user-centred design., • Attention to detail: A focus on the finer details is crucial as small errors in data can lead to a significant impact., • Experience managing data-centric products or platforms., • Problem Solving and Analytical Thinking: Must be able to identify and resolve data-related issues, whether they are quality problems or technical glitches., • Knowledge of Softcat's Vendor landscape or a similar company would be advantageous for understanding the root cause of issues., • Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders., • Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills. We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply – we would love to hear from you! Work in a way that works for you We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: • Hybrid working –3 days in the office and 2 days working from home, • Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day, • Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs Working with us Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background. Join us To become part of the success story, please apply now. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence. You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at jobs.softcat.com/jobs/our-culture/ Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.

Would you like to kick start your career in a supportive, collaborative and innovative company? Do you enjoy working as part of an enthusiastic, passionate, and collaborative team? Role Overview: As the Data Governance Lead, you'll be responsible for establishing and maintaining a robust data governance framework across Softcat. You will work closely with our business-facing Data Management Lead, Data Visualisation Lead, Head of Business Partnering and IT teams to ensure data is a trusted, reliable, and accessible asset for the entire company. You will own the strategic direction of data governance at Softcat, promoting a data-centric culture and ensuring that data is treated as a strategic asset across the organisation, ensuring the quality, availability, and governance of our data. Success. The Softcat Way. At Softcat we want to support you at every stage of your career. Whether that means stepping up into a more senior role, taking on more responsibilities in your current role or broadening your skills and experiences in a different department, we encourage all our employees to develop and grow with us. What you'll be doing: • Develop and Manage the Data Governance Framework, • Collaborate with Data Managers, • Oversee IT Data Governance, • Monitor Data Quality and Visualisation, • Enhance Data Literacy, • Manage Data Access, • Be the product Owner for Softcat's Data Cataloguing Platform, • Own the data Governance Committee We'd love you to have * Proven experience in a data governance or data management role. * Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, data quality, and data security principles. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with diverse teams, from technical experts to business leaders. * Experience with business intelligence platforms and data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau). * Knowledge of data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). * A passion for promoting a data-driven culture and improving data literacy Experience with these Tools & Technologies would be ideal: • MS Purview, CluedIn, Power BI, Tableau, • Data cataloguing and lineage tools, • Data quality monitoring platforms We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply – we would love to hear from you! Work in a way that works for you We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: • Hybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home, • Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day, • Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs Working with us Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background. Join us To become part of the success story, please apply now. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence. You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at jobs.softcat.com/jobs/our-culture/ Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.

An external facing sales role reporting to the Addressable Sales Manager you will work with the Addressable Sales Manager to uncover and respond to briefs, generate proposals and make targeting & platform recommendations, with the focus of driving incremental revenues. You will act as a key liaison to offshore teams, with responsibility for ensuring campaign planning and setup is completed accurately and promptly and acting as a first point of escalation to effectively support clients and offshore colleagues. The role requires knowledge of the full Sky Media Addressable Advertising proposition to ensure you are providing the best response and maximising all revenue opportunities. What you'll do: • Responsible for the management of agency/advertiser portfolio, including responsibility for overseeing campaign management from planning to delivery, • Help to develop and maintain strong agency relationships, including working to bring in new business and encourage repeat spend., • Contribute to the overall sales effort by producing compelling and creative proactive sales propositions that support the wider strategic objectives., • Maximise growth of revenue by converting single campaign clients to long term regular advertisers and drive growth of Addressable spenders through adoption of One Campaign, • Stand in for the Addressable Sales Manager in internal and external meetings when necessary, • Maintain regulate communications with agencies and clients regarding new developments and capabilities, • Be an expert in the Addressable proposition and advocate internally and externally To be measured through:, • Quality and number of proactive pitches and responses, • Effective management of workload / time management, • Successful sales outcomes, • Knowledge of all Sky Media opportunities, • Demonstrate a positive can do approach to the role and the office in general, • Deliver an on brand, high standard of output, • Positive customer feedback - Media Partner of Choice What you'll bring:, • Demonstrable sales experience with a proven track record demonstrating success in maximising revenue growth, • Ability to identify, build and convert sales opportunities through quality prospecting, pipeline management and development of compelling sales propositions, • Adaptable communication skills and well-developed sales skills such as persuasion, influencing, negotiation, forecasting, organisation and prioritisation, • Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem solving, presentation and organizational skills, • A good level of computer literacy and proficiency with sales management software, • Experience in managing agency portfolios and comfortable working with people at all levels in an organisation (internal and external), • Familiarity with the advertising industry and media planning and buying processes Team overview: Sky Media Sky Media is the advertising arm of Sky; offering brands an exciting array of channels, websites and apps as means of reaching existing and future customers. Sky Media represents all of Sky's channels and sites, including Sky Sports, Sky News, Sky Max, Sky Cinema, Sky Arts, Sky Witness, Sky Atlantic and Sky.com. Sky Media also sells on behalf of a host of other famous and renowned brands, including Discovery Networks, Paramount, and NBC Universal. Sky Media offers many ways of connecting with consumers, whether at home or on the move. From traditional spot ads and sponsorships to advertiser funded content and product placement - all on an ever-increasing array of offline and online platforms. Through Sky's Addressable Advertising proposition, the number of advertisers attracted to television is growing exponentially. Sky Overview Think innovation. Think Sky, a FTSE TOP 30 and the UK's favourite triple play provider- TV, broadband and telephony. Now in over 11 million households we entertain, excite and inspire customers with the combination of great content and great innovation. This is the driving force behind our growth as we strive to be the UK's no. 1 choice in entertainment and communications. Diversity Statement It's our people that make Sky the UK and Ireland's leading entertainment company. That's why we work hard to be an inclusive employer, so everyone at Sky can be their best. The Rewards: There's a reason people can't stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few: • Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place, • A generous pension package, • Private healthcare, • Discounted mobile and broadband, • Access a wide range of exclusive Sky VIP rewards and experiencesHow you'll work: At Sky, we want to be a community that thrives by being together. Flexible working remains a key part of that. We want our people to have the best of both worlds - time working at home, as well as time in the office. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. Your office base: Manchester Cotton House: The Sky Media Manchester team are based in the city centre, a two-minute walk from St Peter's Square tram stop. Parking is available on site on a first come, first serve basis. The team have access to a newly renovated roof terrace (to enjoy when it's not raining!) and can take advantage of services and events through the Bruntwood Collective. These include access to fitness classes, book club and other socials. Inclusion: We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We don't discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We'll look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. A job you love to talk about. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.

Sky Media is Sky's advertising business, responsible for connecting brands with audiences across one of the UK's most powerful and diverse media portfolios. Representing Sky's own channels, platforms and digital environments - including Sky Sports, Sky News, Sky Cinema, Sky Atlantic, Sky Max and Sky.com - Sky Media also partners with a range of leading third-party broadcasters, media owners and platforms such as Discovery Networks, Paramount, NBCUniversal, HBOMax, YouTube, TikTok & X. The Digital Sales Manager sits within Sky Media's Digital Sales team and plays a key role in driving growth across Sky's fast-expanding digital advertising proposition. As part of a wider commercial sales organisation, the role works closely with Sales Controllers, the wider Digital Sales team and senior leadership to deliver market-leading, multi-platform advertising solutions for agencies and clients. This is an external-facing sales role focused on maximising revenue across Sky Media's digital platforms. The Digital Sales Manager is responsible for responding to briefs, identifying incremental commercial opportunities and ensuring clients are fully accessing the breadth of Sky's digital capabilities. Success in the role requires a strong understanding of Sky Media's end-to-end digital proposition and the ability to translate this into compelling, commercially effective solutions for advertisers. What you'll do: • Identify, build and convert sales opportunities through quality prospecting, pipeline management and development of compelling and creative strategic sales propositions., • Develop knowledge of the Digital product suite and ensure that the wider non-digital teams are aware of all new targeting and developments, • Maximise growth of revenue by converting single campaign clients to long term regular advertisers and drive growth of digital and Video on Demand spenders through direct, programmatic and One Campaign buying routes, • Work closely with the Head of Sales and Sales Controller to manage agency portfolios across Independent and Network agencies, and develop effective business relationships, • Achieve digital and Video On Demand revenue targets in conjunction with Sales Controllers and Sales Managers What you'll bring: Extensive, hands on experience of large scale digital and on demand advertising platforms (e.g. broadcaster, streaming, or publisher led), with a proven track record of delivering sustained revenue growth in a complex, multi product environment • Deep knowledge of the UK digital and video advertising landscape, including programmatic, addressable, audience-based targeting, measurement methodologies and evolving media trading models, • Established and active network of senior contacts across UK media agencies and regional clients, with demonstrable success influencing planning and investment decisions, • Proven ability to strategically manage and grow agency portfolios, including navigating holding-company structures and regional planning teams., • Ability to identify, build and convert sales opportunities through quality prospecting, pipeline management and development of compelling sales propositions, • Comprehensive understanding of media planning and buying processes, with the ability to credibly challenge and influence agencies at all levels The Rewards: There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky: the perks. Here's a taster: • Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place, • The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate, • A generous pension package, • Private healthcare, • Discounted mobile and broadband, • A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work: We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process. Your office base: Manchester Cotton House The Sky Media Manchester team are based in the city centre, a two-minute walk from St Peter's Square tram stop. Parking is available on site on a first come, first serve basis. The team have access to a newly renovated roof terrace (to enjoy when it's not raining!) and can take advantage of services and events through the Bruntwood Collective. These include access to fitness classes, book club and other socials. Inclusion: At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. A job you love to talk about. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.

HGV Class 1 Tramper Location: Manchester AKW, part of the Kinaxia Logistics Group, is currently recruiting professional HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our growing team at our Manchester site. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a well-established and respected logistics business that values professionalism, reliability, and personal development. We welcome applications from experienced drivers, service leavers from the armed forces, and individuals seeking a long-term career in a forward-thinking and supportive environment. Key Responsibilities Conduct daily vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness and compliance Complete scheduled deliveries and collections in a safe, timely and professional manner Liaise effectively with the traffic office and customers Adhere to all company policies, customer procedures and the Highway Code Maintain high standards of vehicle cleanliness and personal presentation Ensure compliance with EU Drivers’ Hours and Working Time Directive (WTD) regulations Key Requirements A valid LGV C+E (Class 1) driving licence A current Driver Qualification Card (CPC) A valid Digital Tachograph Card Excellent communication and time-management skills A commitment to health and safety and professional standards What We Offer Industry-leading fleet and vehicle maintenance standards CPC training and continued professional development opportunities Full uniform and PPE provided Company pension scheme and life assurance Cycle to Work Scheme Employee recognition and long-service awards (5, 10, 20, 30, 40 years) Onsite parking Staff discount programme across a wide range of retail, travel, motoring and lifestyle brands Diversity and Inclusion AKW and the wider Kinaxia Logistics Group are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including women and individuals from ex-military backgrounds. We recognise the valuable skills and experience you bring to the logistics sector. If you're ready to take the next step in your driving career with a professional, people-focused organisation – we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a business that invests in your future

HGV Class 1 Day Driver Location: Manchester AKW, part of the Kinaxia Logistics Group, is currently recruiting professional HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our growing team at our Manchester site. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a well-established and respected logistics business that values professionalism, reliability, and personal development. We welcome applications from experienced drivers, service leavers from the armed forces, and individuals seeking a long-term career in a forward-thinking and supportive environment. Key Responsibilities Conduct daily vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness and compliance Complete scheduled deliveries and collections in a safe, timely and professional manner Liaise effectively with the traffic office and customers Adhere to all company policies, customer procedures and the Highway Code Maintain high standards of vehicle cleanliness and personal presentation Ensure compliance with EU Drivers’ Hours and Working Time Directive (WTD) regulations Key Requirements A valid LGV C+E (Class 1) driving licence A current Driver Qualification Card (CPC) A valid Digital Tachograph Card Excellent communication and time-management skills A commitment to health and safety and professional standards What We Offer Industry-leading fleet and vehicle maintenance standards CPC training and continued professional development opportunities Full uniform and PPE provided Company pension scheme and life assurance Cycle to Work Scheme Employee recognition and long-service awards (5, 10, 20, 30, 40 years) Onsite parking Staff discount programme across a wide range of retail, travel, motoring and lifestyle brands Diversity and Inclusion AKW and the wider Kinaxia Logistics Group are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including women and individuals from ex-military backgrounds. We recognise the valuable skills and experience you bring to the logistics sector. If you're ready to take the next step in your driving career with a professional, people-focused organisation – we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a business that invests in your future

At Hambaker Pipelines, we are looking for a Regional Sales Manager to join our Commercial Sales Team, helping to deliver sustainable growth, exceptional customer solutions, and long‑term partnerships within the Utilities and Infrastructure sectors. This is a highly influential role where you'll play a key part in shaping our regional strategy, building strong customer relationships, and supporting critical national infrastructure.\n\nHambaker Pipelines is part of Saint‑Gobain UK & Ireland, a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction. We play a vital role in maintaining and improving the nation's water and wastewater networks bringing clean water to homes, supporting effective wastewater management, reducing flood risk, protecting the environment, and strengthening critical infrastructure across the UK & Ireland.\n\nThis is a remote role with regular travel across the Midlands and northern regions of England, up towards but not including Scotland, to meet customers, visit sites, and build strong regional relationships.\n\nWhat we're looking for:\n\nProven experience and success in a sales role, ideally within Utilities, Infrastructure, or a technical field\nSelf-motivated, driven, and agile, willing to go the extra mile\nStrong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills\nCustomer-focused, able to build relationships, identify opportunities, and fulfil client needs\nWilling and able to travel frequently within the region, occasionally nationallyWhat you will be doing:\n\nSupporting and developing existing Hambaker Pipelines customers while identifying new opportunities to deliver sales growth\nManaging major regional projects, and negotiating to meet sales revenue, volume, and margin targets\nEngaging directly with key contractors, distributors, and Tier 2 & 3 utility partners\nActing as the front-line contact for customers, ensuring rapid responses to enquiries, quotations, and technical support\nPlanning and organising your regional activity to maximise sales and build lasting customer relationshipsAre Hambaker Pipelines and Saint-Gobain inclusive employers?\n\nSaint-Gobain is a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, following our purpose of 'Making the World a Better Home'. We play a part in improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.\n\nWe understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.\n\nAnd what about flexibility?\n\nAt Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role. Whilst we can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting, we do promise to listen.\n\nIf you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients’ evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you’re after a career that will keep you on your toes, we’ll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Global Employer Services help companies and individuals moving countries and assist with any tax implications that occur in the move. Working with a broad client base, from start-ups to multinationals who are often moving abroad for the first time, the team work with companies as a whole and with individual employees to help them with some of the biggest decisions of their lives. That means you’ll need strong people skills so you can build relationships defined by trust. You’ll be part of growing tight-knit team with an emphasis on assigning work that broadens your capabilities. Combined with the direct access you’ll have to partners on a day-to-day basis, this is your chance to become an expert and build a career based on what you’re good at and what you find interesting. We’ll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You’ll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO’s partners to help businesses effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. You will be a key member of the Global Employer Services group, this role will provide reward and share schemes services for a wide range of clients. You will be responsible for assisting Directors & Partners in providing Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of existing clients and assist with the development of targets in order to ensure the continued growth of the business. You will also provide assistance to senior members of staff in both client work and in the management of the group, as appropriate. We’re looking for someone with: * Ability to advise on the tax treatment of share options and other forms of employee share ownership * An in depth knowledge of EMI, ESS and knowledge of reward tax and related areas such as employment, NIC and capital gains tax etc * Expertise on split interest, freezer and nil paid arrangements * Experience in the preparation of share valuations and liaison with HMRC * Staff management and mentoring experience * Awareness of accounting, employment law and company law implications of share incentives * Experience of dealing direct with clients including agreement of fees * Educated to degree level (LLB preferred), and/or CTA and/or ATT/ACA qualified or equivalent You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients’ evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you’re after a career that will keep you on your toes, we’ll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Global Employer Services help companies and individuals moving countries and assist with any tax implications that occur in the move. Working with a broad client base, from start-ups to multinationals who are often moving abroad for the first time, the team work with companies as a whole and with individual employees to help them with some of the biggest decisions of their lives. That means you’ll need strong people skills so you can build relationships defined by trust. You’ll be part of growing tight-knit team with an emphasis on assigning work that broadens your capabilities. Combined with the direct access you’ll have to partners on a day-to-day basis, this is your chance to become an expert and build a career based on what you’re good at and what you find interesting. We’ll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You’ll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO’s partners to help businesses effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. You will be a key member of the Global Employer Services group, this role will provide reward and share schemes services for a wide range of clients. You will be responsible for assisting Directors & Partners in providing Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of existing clients and assist with the development of targets in order to ensure the continued growth of the business. You will also provide assistance to senior members of staff in both client work and in the management of the group, as appropriate. We’re looking for someone with: * Ability to advise on the tax treatment of share options and other forms of employee share ownership * An in depth knowledge of EMI, ESS and knowledge of reward tax and related areas such as employment, NIC and capital gains tax etc * Expertise on split interest, freezer and nil paid arrangements * Experience in the preparation of share valuations and liaison with HMRC * Staff management and mentoring experience * Awareness of accounting, employment law and company law implications of share incentives * Experience of dealing direct with clients including agreement of fees * Educated to degree level (LLB preferred), and/or CTA and/or ATT/ACA qualified or equivalent You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients’ evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you’re after a career that will keep you on your toes, we’ll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Global Employer Services help companies and individuals moving countries and assist with any tax implications that occur in the move. Working with a broad client base, from start-ups to multinationals who are often moving abroad for the first time, the team work with companies as a whole and with individual employees to help them with some of the biggest decisions of their lives. That means you’ll need strong people skills so you can build relationships defined by trust. You’ll be part of growing tight-knit team with an emphasis on assigning work that broadens your capabilities. Combined with the direct access you’ll have to partners on a day-to-day basis, this is your chance to become an expert and build a career based on what you’re good at and what you find interesting. We’ll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You’ll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO’s partners to help businesses effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. You will be a key member of the Global Employer Services group, this role will provide reward and share schemes services for a wide range of clients. You will be responsible for assisting Directors & Partners in providing Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of existing clients and assist with the development of targets in order to ensure the continued growth of the business. You will also provide assistance to senior members of staff in both client work and in the management of the group, as appropriate. We’re looking for someone with: * Ability to advise on the tax treatment of share options and other forms of employee share ownership * An in depth knowledge of EMI, ESS and knowledge of reward tax and related areas such as employment, NIC and capital gains tax etc * Expertise on split interest, freezer and nil paid arrangements * Experience in the preparation of share valuations and liaison with HMRC * Staff management and mentoring experience * Awareness of accounting, employment law and company law implications of share incentives * Experience of dealing direct with clients including agreement of fees * Educated to degree level (LLB preferred), and/or CTA and/or ATT/ACA qualified or equivalent You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Cyber Security Trainee Placement Programme | £28K–£40K\n\nJob Guarantee\nComplete the programme and get a job, or get your course fees back\n\nReady to start a career in Cyber Security?\nITOL Recruit’s Cyber Security Analyst Traineeship is designed for candidates looking to break into one of the UK’s fastest-growing industries.\n\nNo prior experience required.\n\nTrain online at your own pace and land your first Cyber Security Analyst role in as little as 1–3 months.\n\n*Please note this is a training course, and fees apply.\n\nSalary Expectations:\n\n * IT Technician / Helpdesk: £30,000+\n\n * Cyber Security roles after progression: £40,000+\n\n * Senior Cyber Security roles: £45,000+\n\nWe Get You Hired\n\nWe’re not new to this. ITOL Recruit has over 15 years’ experience placing candidates into business analysis, project management, and change management roles.\n\nFlexible, Affordable, Achievable\n\nTo make things easier, we offer flexible payment options to spread the cost of your training over 12 months so you can get qualified without financial pressure.\n\nOur Programme Includes:\n\n * CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ certifications\n\n * Live Labs to practise configuring networks, troubleshooting systems, and identifying vulnerabilities\n\n * Professional CV and LinkedIn optimisation\n\n * Dedicated recruitment support until you’re placed\n\nNote:\nPlease note this is a training course, and fees apply.\n\nReady to Start?\n\nIf you’re motivated, curious, and ready to break into cyber security, we’ll help you turn that ambition into a career you can be proud of.\n\nApply now, and one of our expert Career Advisors will be in touch within 4 working hours to guide you through your next steps

Please note this is a training course and fees apply*\nWhat is the Business Analysis Placement Programme?\nOur Business Analysis Placement Programme is designed for anyone looking to start a career as a Business Analyst (BA) using education and recruitment support to help you achieve an entry level role or position.\nThis programme does involve a financial contribution from you to fund your qualification, cv review and recruitment support but the long-term rewards will be extremely lucrative with the average Business Analysts salary in the UK being around £52k pa.\nWhat does a Business Analyst do?\nA Business Analyst is a problem solver who investigates an issue or area of weakness within an organisation or business, analyses solutions and helps facilitate the change that is needed. They do this through following a set of guidelines and principles set out within the BCS Business Analysis Diploma certification.\nTo succeed as a business analyst, you should be somebody who enjoys problem solving and analysing, has good administration skills and communicates well in both written and verbal communication.\nYou should be somebody who can work well alone but when needed be able to integrate well into a team.\nThe role will generally include:-\n * Analysing elements within the business or the whole business\n * Making evaluations of all available data\n * Identifying problems and looking at potential improvements\n * Making a feasibility study in proposed improvements\n * Present your acquired information within a business case to the company or organisation.\n * Implement any agreed or necessary changes, to increase the efficiency of the organisation or business.\nIndustry demand for Business Analysts\nDemand for Business Analysts continues to soar as organisations need to evolve and stay competitive in an everchanging world.\nBusiness Analysts ensures a business remains relevant and future proofs against changes both foreseen and sudden.\nAll businesses need to make data driven decisions and the demand for analysts has become a key role for any size of business and has become a very lucrative, in demand position with Senior Business Analyst's commanding salaries in excess of £100k pa.\nHow we help you get you first role\nWe specialise in working with candidates who wish to start or transition into a Business Analyst career.\nHow do we do this?\n1. Firstly, we place you on a training program which provides a pathway to the most relevant industry recognised certification being the BCS Business Analysis Diploma. The diploma comprises of 4 certification courses and a final oral examination signing you off as Business Analyst through the BCS. Study time to complete all of the certifications is recommended at around 90 hours to achieve exam pass level.\n2. Once you have successfully passed the 4 required certification exams and the oral exam which make up the diploma, you will be handed over to our recruitment support team. They will then work with you to help rewrite your cv to a professional standard to highlight the skills required by Business Analyst recruiters. In addition, they will also assist in creating a professional LinkedIn profile, interview support, career advice and tailored support such as taking you through mock interviews.\n3. Our recruitment advice consultants will work with you to identify the best opportunities available which are suited to you. Their tailored support ensures you only apply for roles where there is a realistic chance of success and help you to prepare for interviews and perform at your best. Typically, starter roles will be junior business analyst, junior analyst or a support/admin role utilising your analytical skills.\nBusiness Analysts work closely with Project Managers and Change Managers and opportunities in these areas also exist which broadens the net in these sister sectors. Further study into Project Management certifications can expand the breadth of roles you find available.\nFinances\nTo accommodate candidates, the training element of this package is available on finance terms to easily spread the cost of investing in your career. This enables you to get qualified without having to fund all the training costs upfront. In addition, we are so confident in our success with placing qualified candidates that we will refund the cost of the courses to anyone we are unable to place within 12 months of passing their required exams subject to our terms.\nWhat next?\nTo get your journey started and check whether you meet the criteria to join the programme, enquire now and one of our experienced Course and Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours assist you.\nTypical Salaries\n * Administrator/Support: £28,000\n * Junior Business Analyst: £32,000\n * Change Analyst: £37,000\n * Systems Analyst: £42,000\n * Business Analyst: £52,000\n * Senior Business Analyst: £60,000

Trainee HR Generalist Placement Programme | £28K–£55K+ | Job Placement Programme\n\n*Please note this is a training course, and fees apply.\n\nJob Guarantee\nComplete the programme and get a job, or get your course fees back.\n\nReady for a career change?\nITOL Recruit’s HR Generalist Job Programme is designed for individuals looking to move into Human Resources with no prior experience required.\n\nNo prior experience required.\n\nTrain online at your own pace and land your first HR Generalist role in as little as 1–3 months.\n\nSalary Expectations:\n\n * HR Administrator: £30,000+\n\n * HR Assistant: £35,000+\n\n * HR Officer: £35,000+\n\n * HR Manager: £55,000+\n\n * Senior HR roles: £60,000+\n\nWe Get You Hired\n\nWe’re not new to this. ITOL Recruit has over 15 years’ experience placing candidates into business analysis, project management, and change management roles.\n\nFlexible, Affordable, Achievable\n\nTo make things easier, we offer flexible payment options to spread the cost of your training over 12 months so you can get qualified without financial pressure.\n\nOur Programme Includes:\n\n * Accrediation by the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD)\n\n * Covers recruitment, employee relations, HR systems, and more for practical experience\n\n * Professional CV and LinkedIn optimisation\n\n * Dedicated recruitment support until you’re placed\n\nReady to Start?\n\nEnquire now and one of our experienced Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours to answer your questions and help you take the first step towards a new, rewarding career in Human Resources

Please note this is a training course and fees apply*\nAre you looking to benefit from a new career in Data Analysis?\nIf you are detail orientated, perceptive, organised, competent, analytical and can communicate well with those around you; you could have a truly rewarding future as a Data Analyst\nWe do this using our specialised Data Analyst career programme which looks to assist and place qualified candidates into a career pathway in Data Analysis.\nPlease note this career program is designed for entry level individuals with limited or no experience, so please do not apply if you are already an experience Data Analyst as we will be looking primarily at entry level roles.\nDemand for Data Analysts has grown 20% year on year with experienced analysts easily commanding salaries of £50k+. All business decisions rely on data to ensure correct business decisions are made and therefore the role of the data analyst in the new digital world has become essential for business owners.\nBelow are current average salaries in the sector for lower-level positions and fully trained Data Analysts:\n * Junior Data Analyst - £30,000\n * Data Analyst - £50,000\n * Business Data Analyst - £67,500\n * Data Analytics Analyst - £80,000\n * Business Analysts - £60,000\nUsing our experience in providing data analysis and business analysis training online and through our expert recruitment consultants, we can provide a seamless journey and often fast-tracked route into a new career in Data Analysis.\nThe courses in the package have been identified by our recruitment partners as industry standards for the UK/European and International Data Analysis sector.\nSkills shortages across all sectors are increasing the demand for qualified, entry-level career seekers and career changers.\nWhether you are working full-time, part-time or are unemployed, this job and recruitment package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you and can be completed in a few weeks. Your job and career goals are completed in 4 easy steps listed below.\nStep 1 - CompTIA Data+ Qualification\nThe first step is completing the CompTIA Data+ Qualification accredited by CompTIA.\nThis professional international industry-recognised qualification teaches you the essential skills of a Data Analyst. You will cover skills such as data mining, manipulating data, visualising data, and reporting on data.\nStudy time for the qualification is approximately 30 hours and qualification is achieved by completing a 1-hour multiple choice exam.\nThe course is provided online and comes complete with exam simulators and revision tools.\nYou will be provided with access to a tutor and a 1-hour online revision workshop prior to sitting your exam.\nThis qualification will set you on a route to becoming a data analyst.\nStep 2 - Data Administration Training\nData is extracted using various method which are normally IT driven.\nTherefore, we will provide you with access to the following additional courses to ensure you are suitably employable as a data analyst.\n * Microsoft excel - to expert level.\n * Learn SQL - the programming language used for extracting data from more complex databases.\n * Learn Python 3 - Python 3 is a simple to use programming language used by many analysts.\n * Learn Tableau - Tableu is a tool which analysts use to build visually appealing dashboards for complex data making it easier for stakeholders to comprehend.\nStudy time for these courses is approximately 30-60 hours and qualification is achieved through completion of the course with no exam.\nStep 3 - Business Analysis Foundation\nBusiness Analysts and Data Analysts often work very closely together and indeed many Data Analysts become Business Analysts and vice versa.\nAdding a Business Analyst Foundation certificate will make you much more employable and enable you to cross over into business analyst roles and hybrid roles. Business Analysis Foundation accredited by the BCS (The British Computer Society also known as the Chartered Institute of IT).\nStudy time for this course is approximately 15 hours and qualification is achieved through an online BCS exam.\nStep 4 - Recruitment Support\nNow you are qualified for an entry level data analyst position our recruitment support team will now begin collaborating with you to help you secure your first a suitable role based on your new qualifications and any other experience you may have.\nWe have been helping candidates start and build careers in the project management industry since 2007 and have a 4.8 Trustscore on Trustpilot.\nOur Recruitment Support team will help you work through job applications, interviews and provide you with a full cv review based around your new qualification and written to maximise your chances of obtaining a role in the project management sector.\nThey will provide you with guidance as to which roles our most suitable for you as an entry level project sector worker aiming to become a project manager. This will include mock job interviews as well as any help you feel you need.\nOur money back guarantee\nIf after 1 year of passing your formal qualifications, we have been unable to help you secure a role, we will refund your study fees minus the cost of the exams.\nHowever, we are normally able to help candidates find their first role within 6 months of qualifying and for locations based close to major cities this is often reduced to less than 3 months.\nCheck our testimonials from the hundreds of candidates we have already helped.\nWhat Now?\nTo accommodate candidates, the training element of the package is available on finance terms of up to 1 year. This enables you to get qualified and start in your new role without having to fund all the training costs up front.\nEnquire now and one of our experienced Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours to answer any questions that you may have and to assist you in taking the first step towards your Data Analyst Career aspirations

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions all organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious and entrepreneurially-spirited businesses that fuel the economy – whether privately or publicly owned - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients’ evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you’re after a career that will keep you on your toes, we’ll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Our Tax Assurance & Risk Management (‘TA&RM’) team is a fast-growing collaborative team of around 15 people nationally led by three dedicated tax partners, who together support a wide variety of private, private equity-backed and listed clients across sectors. Our work has helped many clients meet their legislative tax governance compliance obligations (including in relation to the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offences regimes, the tax strategy publication requirement and HMRC’s Business Risk Review process) and strategically improve their tax operations and tax control framework, manage tax risk and provide assurance to tax authorities and business stakeholders. Technology is an important part of helping our clients succeed and we encourage innovation at all levels in our team. We are an award-winning specialist tax team. This is a dynamic client-facing role that requires excellent client relationship, communication and project management skills, and the ability to distil complex concepts into easily understood information suitable for a wide array of stakeholders. Most of your work will be client facing and will require you to actively manage client portfolios, manage project delivery, coordinating junior resource and BDO tax specialists, to deliver exceptional client service. Owning client relationships with the senior team is key, and you’ll be heavily involved in business development and innovation activities to support our business growth. This role will involve consideration of a range of taxes including corporate, indirect and employment taxes; our work is broader than any one area of tax and at the senior manager level, we require candidates with a depth of tax experience, specifically with TA&RM experience, with good commercial awareness who are eager to learn, adapt and contribute to this area of growth for the business. Importantly, we are looking for natural curiosity about how tax functions and businesses run, from the governance, processes and controls to the people and technology they use and the tax technical issues relevant to them. We’ll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You’ll be both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with the team at all levels to help businesses effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with, acting as a key part of BDO’s relationships with our clients. We are looking for someone: • To act as a key point of contact within the firm for our clients, together with the senior team., • With experience of TA&RM work (including such as tax strategy, SAO and CCO compliance, HMRC Business Risk Reviews, developing the tax control framework and tax operating model, advising on tax risk management e.g. tax risk registers.), • With a strong presentation style, and confidence in hosting workshops, training sessions and webinars, often to Board level, and with strong tax technical experience to be able to talk knowledgeably at a good level about a range of tax issues., • With experience in end-to-end project delivery, who can lead projects with complexity to deliver quality advice., • Who has a keen interest in helping clients develop tax governance and developing bespoke scopes of work to meet our clients’ needs., • With personal responsibility for own decisions and the actions of others., • Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent, or relevant experience. You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit our clients, the task at hand, our teams, and you. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues - BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. LI-#KW1

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions all organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious and entrepreneurially-spirited businesses that fuel the economy – whether privately or publicly owned - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients’ evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you’re after a career that will keep you on your toes, we’ll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Our Tax Assurance & Risk Management (‘TA&RM’) team is a fast-growing collaborative team of around 15 people nationally led by three dedicated tax partners, who together support a wide variety of private, private equity-backed and listed clients across sectors. Our work has helped many clients meet their legislative tax governance compliance obligations (including in relation to the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offences regimes, the tax strategy publication requirement and HMRC’s Business Risk Review process) and strategically improve their tax operations and tax control framework, manage tax risk and provide assurance to tax authorities and business stakeholders. Technology is an important part of helping our clients succeed and we encourage innovation at all levels in our team. We are an award-winning specialist tax team. This is a dynamic client-facing role that requires excellent client relationship, communication and project management skills, and the ability to distil complex concepts into easily understood information suitable for a wide array of stakeholders. Most of your work will be client facing and will require you to actively manage client portfolios, manage project delivery, coordinating junior resource and BDO tax specialists, to deliver exceptional client service. Owning client relationships with the senior team is key, and you’ll be heavily involved in business development and innovation activities to support our business growth. This role will involve consideration of a range of taxes including corporate, indirect and employment taxes; our work is broader than any one area of tax and at the senior manager level, we require candidates with a depth of tax experience, specifically with TA&RM experience, with good commercial awareness who are eager to learn, adapt and contribute to this area of growth for the business. Importantly, we are looking for natural curiosity about how tax functions and businesses run, from the governance, processes and controls to the people and technology they use and the tax technical issues relevant to them. We’ll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You’ll be both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with the team at all levels to help businesses effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with, acting as a key part of BDO’s relationships with our clients. We are looking for someone: • To act as a key point of contact within the firm for our clients, together with the senior team., • With experience of TA&RM work (including such as tax strategy, SAO and CCO compliance, HMRC Business Risk Reviews, developing the tax control framework and tax operating model, advising on tax risk management e.g. tax risk registers.), • With a strong presentation style, and confidence in hosting workshops, training sessions and webinars, often to Board level, and with strong tax technical experience to be able to talk knowledgeably at a good level about a range of tax issues., • With experience in end-to-end project delivery, who can lead projects with complexity to deliver quality advice., • Who has a keen interest in helping clients develop tax governance and developing bespoke scopes of work to meet our clients’ needs., • With personal responsibility for own decisions and the actions of others., • Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent, or relevant experience. You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit our clients, the task at hand, our teams, and you. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues - BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. LI-#KW1

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions all organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious and entrepreneurially-spirited businesses that fuel the economy – whether privately or publicly owned - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients’ evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you’re after a career that will keep you on your toes, we’ll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Our Tax Assurance & Risk Management (‘TA&RM’) team is a fast-growing collaborative team of around 15 people nationally led by three dedicated tax partners, who together support a wide variety of private, private equity-backed and listed clients across sectors. Our work has helped many clients meet their legislative tax governance compliance obligations (including in relation to the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offences regimes, the tax strategy publication requirement and HMRC’s Business Risk Review process) and strategically improve their tax operations and tax control framework, manage tax risk and provide assurance to tax authorities and business stakeholders. Technology is an important part of helping our clients succeed and we encourage innovation at all levels in our team. We are an award-winning specialist tax team. This is a dynamic client-facing role that requires excellent client relationship, communication and project management skills, and the ability to distil complex concepts into easily understood information suitable for a wide array of stakeholders. Most of your work will be client facing and will require you to actively manage client portfolios, manage project delivery, coordinating junior resource and BDO tax specialists, to deliver exceptional client service. Owning client relationships with the senior team is key, and you’ll be heavily involved in business development and innovation activities to support our business growth. This role will involve consideration of a range of taxes including corporate, indirect and employment taxes; our work is broader than any one area of tax and at the senior manager level, we require candidates with a depth of tax experience, specifically with TA&RM experience, with good commercial awareness who are eager to learn, adapt and contribute to this area of growth for the business. Importantly, we are looking for natural curiosity about how tax functions and businesses run, from the governance, processes and controls to the people and technology they use and the tax technical issues relevant to them. We’ll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You’ll be both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with the team at all levels to help businesses effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with, acting as a key part of BDO’s relationships with our clients. We are looking for someone: • To act as a key point of contact within the firm for our clients, together with the senior team., • With experience of TA&RM work (including such as tax strategy, SAO and CCO compliance, HMRC Business Risk Reviews, developing the tax control framework and tax operating model, advising on tax risk management e.g. tax risk registers.), • With a strong presentation style, and confidence in hosting workshops, training sessions and webinars, often to Board level, and with strong tax technical experience to be able to talk knowledgeably at a good level about a range of tax issues., • With experience in end-to-end project delivery, who can lead projects with complexity to deliver quality advice., • Who has a keen interest in helping clients develop tax governance and developing bespoke scopes of work to meet our clients’ needs., • With personal responsibility for own decisions and the actions of others., • Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent, or relevant experience. You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit our clients, the task at hand, our teams, and you. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues - BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. LI-#KW1

Primary SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) Behaviour Teaching Assistants (TAs) with Aspire People support pupils with complex behavioural, emotional, and learning needs in mainstream or special schools. Roles involve proactive management, de-escalation, 1:1 support, and implementing behaviour plans to ensure safety and inclusion, often requiring an enhanced DBS. Key Aspects of SEND Behaviour TA Roles:* Support & Intervention: Providing tailored support, including managing high-needs behaviour, implementing EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans), and assisting with personal care.* Behaviour Management Strategies: Using proactive techniques like positive attention, structuring activities, and de-escalation to prevent disruption.* Role Requirements: Generally requires patience, flexibility, resilience, and often experience or qualifications in SEND/Behaviour.* Salary and Structure: Positions are frequently full-time, term-time only, often paying around £100-£110 per day in areas like Manchester and Greater Manchester* Collaboration: Working closely with SENDCos and teachers to create a consistent, safe environment. Key Responsibilities:* Proactive Support: Keeping children occupied, modifying tasks to prevent frustration, and offering consistent, positive reinforcement.* Communication: Using calming techniques and one-to-one communication for behaviour management.* Safety & Welfare: Ensuring physical, social, and emotional needs are metAspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

Maths Teacher - StockportLong-Term Role | Start after Easter Aspire People are proud to be working in a long-term partnership with a large Multi-Academy Trust in Stockport, supporting their recruitment for a passionate and experienced Maths Teacher to join their team as soon as possible.This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive school and Maths department that values creativity, collaboration, and professional growth.Maths Teacher - The Role: Deliver engaging and high-quality Maths lessons to KS3 & KS4 students Take full responsibility for planning, marking, and assessment Demonstrate excellent classroom and behaviour management Inspire students to develop a love of learning and achieve their best Work collaboratively with staff across a well-led and welcoming departmentMaths Teacher - Requirements: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - essential Experience teaching KS3 & KS4 Maths Strong behaviour management and communication skills Resilient, dedicated, and adaptable approach to teaching ECTs welcome to apply DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply for a new one) References covering the last 2 yearsWhy Join Aspire People? £100 joining bonus after working 10 days £250 refer-a-friend bonus after they've worked 20 days Competitive pay rates depending on experience Work with an experienced consultant who listens and understands your needs* Opportunity to work within a supportive and forward-thinking trustIf you're a passionate Maths Teacher looking for your next long-term role in Stockport, we'd love to hear from you!Apply today or contact Aspire People for more details.Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks. Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

Behaviour Mentor - Tameside Are you someone who is interested and passionate about working with those with challenging behaviour and the most vulnerable of students?Maybe you have heaps of experience managing challenging behaviour and wish to support in a specialist, PRU or mainstream setting? To join Aspire People and be successful in this Behaviour Mentor role you will need to:*Have experience working with young people with difficult behaviour *Strong behaviour management techniques and strategies *Have a passion for working and supporting learning *Resilient and patient attitude *Experience working with SEN children is required The role:*Work with young people within an AP, specialist or mainstream setting (whichever you prefer) *Provide 1:1/group support academically and through extra-curricular *Manage challenging behaviour Please note:All candidates are subject to a barred list check, must provide a recent DBS check and also be able to provide two references from their most recent employers. Aspire People Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment.Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

Secondary Early Career Teacher Opportunities Location: South Manchester Position: Secondary Early Career Teacher (ECT) Start Date: September 2026 Salary: ?130-?160 per day Cover People are excited to work with supportive and welcoming Secondary schools across South Manchester to find newly qualified teachers for the upcoming academic year! If you're currently completing your teacher training and looking to begin your teaching career, we have a variety of opportunities across all subject specialisms: ? English ? Mathematics ? Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) ? Modern Foreign Languages ? Humanities (History, Geography, Religious Studies) ? Arts (Art, Drama, Music) ? Physical Education ? Design & Technology ? Computing & ICT ? Business Studies ? PSHE & Citizenship We offer flexible options to suit your needs: ? Day-to-day supply teaching ? Short-term assignments ? Long-term positions ? Potential permanent roles Why start your teaching career with Cover People? At Cover People, we understand that beginning your secondary teaching journey can be both exciting and daunting. Our personable, helpful consultants provide around-the-clock support and guidance specifically tailored to Early Career Teachers. We pride ourselves on the little things that matter most to you and will work tirelessly to secure positions that suit your subject specialism, career aspirations and lifestyle! Key Responsibilities: ? Deliver high-quality teaching in your subject specialism to KS3, KS4, and potentially KS5 students ? Create and maintain a safe, engaging, and positive learning environment ? Support the school's vision and ethos, working collaboratively with department colleagues ? Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback ? Develop your subject expertise and teaching practice with support from experienced mentors Essential Criteria: ? Completing or completed secondary teacher training with QTS status by September 2026 ? Relevant subject degree or qualification ? Strong subject knowledge in your specialist area ? Understanding of secondary curriculum requirements and assessment frameworks ? Strong classroom management and organizational skills ? Commitment to inclusive teaching practices and supporting diverse learners What we offer Secondary ECTs: ? Competitive salary ? Professional development and ECT induction support ? Subject-specific mentoring opportunities ? Supportive and welcoming department environments ? The chance to make a significant impact on students' academic and personal development ? Flexibility to find the right role that matches your subject expertise and interests All pay rates quoted include 12.07% statutory holiday pay. While we offer various temporary positions, permanent opportunities may become available for candidates seeking longer-term commitments. Ready to begin your secondary teaching career? Contact us today to discuss how we can support your journey as an Early Career Teacher in your subject specialism!

MFL Teacher - Manchester Long-Term Role | Start after Easter Aspire People are proud to be working in a long-term partnership with a large Multi-Academy Trust in Manchester, supporting their recruitment for a passionate and experienced MFL Teacher to join their team as soon as possible.This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive school and MFL department that values creativity, collaboration, and professional growth.MFL Teacher - The Role: Deliver engaging and high-quality MFL lessons to KS3 & KS4 students Take full responsibility for planning, marking, and assessment Demonstrate excellent classroom and behaviour management Inspire students to develop a love of learning and achieve their best Work collaboratively with staff across a well-led and welcoming departmentMFL Teacher - Requirements: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - essential Experience teaching KS3 & KS4 French or Spanish Strong behaviour management and communication skills Resilient, dedicated, and adaptable approach to teaching ECTs welcome to apply DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply for a new one) References covering the last 2 yearsWhy Join Aspire People? £100 joining bonus after working 10 days £250 refer-a-friend bonus after they've worked 20 days Competitive pay rates depending on experience Work with an experienced consultant who listens and understands your needs* Opportunity to work within a supportive and forward-thinking trustIf you're a passionate MFL Teacher looking for your next long-term role in Manchester, we'd love to hear from you!Apply today or contact Aspire People for more details.Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks. Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

Youth Mentor Role Overview:Position: Youth Mentor (PRU / Behaviour Support)Location: Longsight (M13)Contract Type: Full TimeRate of Pay: £95.00 - £110.00 per dayWorking Hours: 08:45 - 15:45 About the School: Are you a calm, resilient, and confident Youth Mentor who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about supporting young people with highly challenging behaviour? We are working with a specialist Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Longsight that supports students who have been excluded or are unable to access mainstream education due to behavioural, emotional, or social needs. The school provides structured routines, clear boundaries, and high levels of pastoral support to help pupils re-engage with learning and develop positive behaviours. Experience within a PRU or behaviour-focused setting is desirable but not essential; however, a strong understanding of behaviour management, de-escalation techniques, and SEN/SEMH needs is required. As a Youth Mentor, you will: • Support students on a 1:1 and small-group basis, helping them to engage with learning and regulate emotions., • Assist in managing challenging and sometimes high-risk behaviours, using positive behaviour support strategies., • Build strong, professional relationships with pupils who may struggle with trust, authority, or boundaries., • Support teachers in delivering structured lessons in a highly controlled classroom environment., • Experience working with children or young people with challenging behaviour, SEMH, SEN, or in a PRU/youth setting is advantageous., • A calm, patient, and resilient approach with the ability to remain composed in challenging situations., • Confidence in setting boundaries and following behaviour management plans consistently. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and pass all safeguarding and vetting checks. All adults working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding their welfare. IND-SEN

Are you an experienced and motivated Children’s Home Manager ready for your next leadership opportunity? This is a fantastic chance to join a well-established childcare provider known for delivering high-quality care and education to children and young people. As the Registered Children’s Home Manager, you will take full responsibility for the leadership and day-to-day running of a children’s home, ensuring a safe, supportive, and high-quality environment where young people can thrive. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a salary of £55,000 - £70,000, plus benefits. The successful candidate must be willing to register with Ofsted as the Registered Manager. Key Responsibilities • Lead the daily operations of the children’s home, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements and care standards, • Create a warm, nurturing, and family-focused environment that promotes children’s wellbeing, development, and education, • Lead, support, and develop a dedicated staff team, encouraging a positive and collaborative culture, • Deliver and maintain high standards of care, safeguarding, and quality assurance across the home, • Oversee staffing, rotas, and resources to ensure effective and consistent service delivery, • Ensure all policies, procedures, and governance requirements are implemented and maintained About You: • Previously worked as a Children’s Home Manager, Registered Manager, Care Manager, Home Manager, or in a similar leadership role, • At least 1 year of recent management or supervisory experience within a care setting, • Minimum 2 years’ recent experience in children’s residential care, • NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office, • A full UK driving licence What’s on Offer • Competitive salary of £55,000 – £70,000, • Flexible working arrangements, • 32 days annual leave, • Pension contributions, • On-site parking, • Referral programme, • Welcome bonus upon registration, • Discretionary bonus following regulatory approval, • Funding for essential qualifications and ongoing professional development, • Company vehicle provided if required, • Staff activity days, team events, and recognition awards, • Supportive leadership and clear progression opportunities This is a genuine opportunity to take a leading role in a high-quality children’s home and make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us. Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

Cover Supervisor - Specialist Schools Calling Aspiring Future Teachers!Are you a graduate considering a career in teaching?Do you want to gain hands-on classroom experience, develop your confidence, and learn how to effectively manage behaviour in a real school environment?Aspire People are seeking passionate and motivated Graduate Cover Supervisors to support specialist schools across Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to build your skills and take a strong step towards teacher training.The RoleAs a Graduate Cover Supervisor, you will: Step into the classroom in the teacher's absence Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans across a variety of subjects Engage, motivate, and manage a full classroom of students Apply and follow school behaviour management policies Work across different secondary schools, gaining diverse experience Choose flexible work that suits you - daily supply or short-term cover We're Looking For Graduates Who Are: Aspiring teachers eager to gain school-based experience Confident, resilient, and adaptable Able to engage and inspire young learners Professional and comfortable managing classroom behaviour Educated to degree level (UK degree relevant to the curriculum) Requirements School experience is desirable but not essential Experience working with SEN children is ideal Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) References covering the last 2 years Right to work in the UK ________________________________________What Aspire People Offer Full training and ongoing support Valuable classroom experience to support future teacher training Opportunities across a range of specialist schools and mainstream secondary if preferred Flexible working to suit your schedule * A clear pathway into a long-term teaching career Start Your Teaching Journey TodayIf you're ready to gain real classroom experience and take your first step into teaching, we want to hear from you.Apply now and begin your journey with Aspire People.Safeguarding StatementAspire People Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All candidates will undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment checks and an enhanced DBS.Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

Field Service Engineer (Machine Tools / Electrical)£32,100 package including Basic Salary + Bonus + Private Healthcare + Company Car + Outstanding OEM Training + Full Expense Package + Full Tooling & Equipment Supplied + Residential Training CourseManchester / Leeds M62 corridorAre you a service engineer looking to work for a Global OEM with outstanding upskilling and training opportunities who take on the best and brightest and gives the most thorough and complete training to become a hands-on engineer and product engineering expert?Would you like to work for a leading global Original Equipment Manufacturer with the most thorough and class-leading training and development?On offer is a role with a global brand name with a flat management structure, where you will be trained to become a technical leader on its equipment.With a genuine passion for engineering, you will be looking to commit to a career with a world-leading organisation and enjoy the associated technical development that comes with it.The role: • Diagnose and rectify machine problems and breakdowns, • Training customers in operation, maintenance, and safety aspects, • Routine service of machines and associated equipment, • Promote consumable sales and sales of maintenance contracts, • A suitable engineering qualification- HNC/ Degree, • Previous field experience in machine tools would be an advantage, or an apprentice-trained engineer

Machine & Consumables Sales Engineer (Global OEM)£32,100 package including Basic Salary + Bonus + Private Healthcare + Company Car + Outstanding OEM Training + Full Expense Package + Full Tooling & Equipment Supplied + Residential Training CourseManchester / Leeds M62 corridorAre you a sales engineer looking to work for a Global OEM with outstanding upskilling and training opportunities who take on the best and brightest and give the most thorough and complete training to become a hands-on engineer and product engineering expert?Would you like to work for a leading global Original Equipment Manufacturer with the most thorough and class leading training and development?On offer is a role with a global brand name with a flat management structure where you be trained to become a technical leader on its equipment?With a genuine passion for engineering, you will be looking to commit to a career with a world-leading organisation and enjoy the associated technical development that comes with it.The role: • Sale of Bandsaws and blades, • Development and expansion of existing and new client base, • An engineering or manufacturing background is essential

Financial Operations Manager I'm currently supporting a fantastic organisation looking to bring on a Financial Operations Manager to join their supportive Finance team. A great opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied leadership role across financial operations, systems, and team management. Key responsibilities: • Lead the Financial Operations team, • Oversee purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control & payroll, • Manage month-end processes (reconciliations, journals, reporting), • Support management accounts and financial reporting, • Monitor KPIs (debtors, creditors, cashflow), • Act as key contact for banking & treasury, • Manage and improve finance systems (Open Accounts & EBIS), • Support audits and statutory reporting, • Oversee payroll, pensions, VAT & returns, • Drive process improvements and efficiency What we're looking for: • Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ICAEW/CIPFA) or equivalent experience, • Strong background in transactional finance, • Proven team management experience, • Able to work in a fast-paced environment, • Strong systems and analytical skills, • Confident communicator with stakeholders, • Proactive, organised, and team-focused, • Education/public sector experience (desirable) This is a brilliant opportunity to join a collaborative team and make a real impact. If you're interested, feel free to message me or email Location: Manchester Salary: £42k to £47k Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited. Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.

Business Development Executive/Sales Manager (Waste Management Services) Manchester, England £30,000 - £40,000 + Training + Progression + Pension + Paid Mileage Are you a Business Development Executive/Sales Manager or similar, coming from a background within the Waste Management/Energy/Heavy Manufacturing background or a related field, having previous working experience within a Business Development Executive/Sales Manager role or a similar position, looking to join a rapidly growing company, going from strength to strength, taking the waste management industry by storm? Do you want to become a key member in a team of highly skilled sector specialists, joining a well-established, very-respected company, quickly making a name for themselves within the Waste Management Industry, recognised for their premium service and high-quality workmanship in every project they undertake? On offer for the successful Business Development Executive/Sales Manager or similar is the exciting opportunity to join a well-respected, highly impressive company, offering not only scalable career progression opportunities as your role evolves and the company grows, but also best-in-class training and development opportunities. Presenting itself is the opportunity to join a close-knit, family run company, revered for both their premium products, service, and workmanship in very project they complete. In this role, the successful Business Development Executive/Sales Mangager or similar will be responsible for the generation of new business leads, as well as the maintenance of pre-existing customers and the revitalisation of historic relationships. You will do this through a mixture of both cold calling as well as researching both current and past projects, connecting with key contacts. In addition, you will be required to attend site visits on a regular basis, including rare visits to Ireland as and when required. On top of this, you will be responsible for supporting the wider needs of the business and its growth through a mixture of both outreach and market insight activities. Finally, you will be responsible for keeping accurate documentation of leads generated, business won, successful sales etc, alongside keeping records up to date. The ideal Business Development Executive/Sales Manager or similar will come from a background within the Waste Management/Energy/Heavy Manufacturing sector or a related field as well as having previous working experience within a Business Development Executive/Sales Manager role or an associated position. Finally, you will have strong organisational, communicational and analytical skills, with the ability to work both as part of a team as well as autonomously. The Role: • Support the growth of the business with both outreach and market insight activities, • Generation of new business leads, • Background within the Waste Management/Energy/Heavy Manufacturing sector or a related field, • Previous working experience within a Business Development Executive/Sales Manager role or an associated position Keywords: Business, Business Development, Sales, Regional Sales, Sales Manager Cold Calling, Lead Generation, Waste Management, Training, Progression, Bonus, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website

Job Title: Proclaim Developer Location: Hybrid / Remote within the UK Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum, dependent on experience Job type: Full time, Permanent About Us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals with personal injury and clinical negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide and are currently ranked 64 out of more than 10,000 law firms. We have a 5-star rating on Trustpilot from over 8,000 reviews, which coming from our clients means a lot to us. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is the core of our business. The Role: Express is currently looking to appoint a Proclaim Developer, who will be responsible for the design, development, and day to day administration of the Proclaim case management system. The role will be working with our Development Manager, and seven other developers and where necessary third parties, in particular Access Legal Systems to ensure that all identified improvements to the system can be integrated efficiently and with minimal impact to end users. In addition to development, the role will encompass the day-to-day administration of the Proclaim system including template maintenance, user configuration, task server administration and report design and execution. The role will require co-operation with the general IT department and Operations department. Person Specification: Essential: • General understanding of common database programming and query languages., • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills., • Effective communication skills allowing reporting on a non-technical level of work in progress to senior stakeholders., • Ability to clearly document and evidence planned changes using project and workflow documentation and retain current configurations for recovery purposes., • Excellent organisation and time management skills., • Must understand the concept of internal customers and ensure that internal stakeholders remain confident in the ability of Proclaim to suit the business., • Up to and including Proclaim Technical Level 4 training attended or ability to demonstrate equivalent practical experience including:, • A minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar Proclaim development role., • Creating new case types, database fields and correspondents., • Screen design and intelligence., • Using maths fields and tests to perform specific functions., • Workflow maintenance including creation of linked actions, forms, secure documents, and master documents., • Advanced Report training or equivalent practical experience of designing, amending and scheduling reports., • Understanding of design and execution of SQL queries., • Experience of designing and using auto routines., • Import/Export routines., • Task server configuration, scheduling, and troubleshooting., • Familiarity with Proclaim v3.5 and its additional features., • Experience of design and execution of Macros., • Knowledge of Proclaim Accounts system and Sage accounting software., • Experience of Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence, Medical Agency, and Costs Case types., • Knowledge of SQL or similar database languages and ASP, PHP or similar for Web interfacing., • HTML knowledge., • Understanding of web services and multi-platform system interactions., • Knowledge of Proclaim MI Warehouse, • Understanding of Proclaim A2A integration and maintenance., • Experience of creating and maintaining Proclaim Secure Docs., • Salary of £40,000 - £50,000, dependent on experience, • Hybrid Working - Remote or hybrid working available, • 23 Days Holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays., • Extra Holidays - 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement., • Looking After Your Health - Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme., • Looking After Your Well-being - 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more. Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams and will include scenario-based questioning. Our employees are our most important asset, we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Proclaim Developer, Case Management Developer, Law, Web Developer, Web Designer SQL Queries, Proclaim Accounts may also be considered for this role.

Project Manager - eDV ClearanceManchester12 Month Initial - Inside IR35 - Up to £650 pdMust Have Active eDV ClearanceAre you an Project Manager that wants to work with one of the leading names in the Aerospace and Defence space? Do you want to help solve some of the Defence industries biggest challenges?This business is one of the most respected Design, Engineering and Project management companies across the globe.On offer is the chance to join an elite team of people that are considered best in class, although this is a contract position they still heavily invest in training and progression of their staff to make sure that everybody can perform to the best of their abilities.As defence becomes one of the leading areas of investment in the world, this company has remained as an industry leading due to its cutting edge technology and a undying commitment to staying ahead of the curve. THE ROLE: • Oversee the BA team and help them solve challenges when dealing with new clients, • Help plan and map the roadmap, and liaise with clients to offer the best solutions, • Develop and implement the future digital transformation road map, • Support the Head of IT, • Experience in Agile Project Management Reference:BBBH24794 If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website

Onward Homes are seeking a proactive and community-focused Part-Time Scheme Manager to support residents in Sale. This is a hands-on role where you'll help maintain a safe, welcoming environment, provide day-to-day support to tenants and act as a key point of contact on site. You'll play an important part in ensuring the scheme runs smoothly and residents feel supported, listened to and well-connected to the services they need. This is an ASAP start and will run until July.Working Monday, Wednesday and Friday for 4 hours per day.Hourly rate: £14.10 - £15.60 per hour. Enhanced DBS is essential for this role. Your new role • Being a visible and approachable presence on site, • Carrying out daily checks to ensure the building is safe, clean, and compliant, • Supporting residents with queries and signposting where needed, • Liaising with contractors, repairs teams and housing colleagues, • Reporting any concerns promptly and maintaining accurate records, • Previous experience in housing, supported housing or scheme management, • Strong communication skills and a calm, approachable manner, • Confidence working independently, • Good organisational skills and attention to detail, • Weekly Pay, • Option to be paid PAYE or Umbrella Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

At Moorepay, we’re on a mission to simplify and automate payroll and HR for UK businesses. With thousands of clients relying on our trusted platform and services, we combine powerful technology, compliance expertise, and brilliant people to deliver seamless workforce solutions. As we scale, we're looking for a Technical Project Manager who can bridge the gap between software engineering and business delivery, ensuring our offshore teams remain aligned, productive, and focused on value. You will be responsible for the successful delivery of technology projects across Moorepay’s HR and Payroll product suite. Combining technical background with strong project management skills, you'll oversee the work of multiple offshore development teams, track project performance, and drive process improvement using Azure DevOps and other delivery tools. This is a key role in ensuring we deliver high-quality, secure, and timely solutions to our clients, with transparency and accountability at every stage. Key Responsibilities: Project Planning & Execution: • Lead the planning and execution of technology projects using Agile or hybrid methodologies., • Us your technical background to ensure engineering to follow process, and us best practice., • Define and manage scope, timelines, resources, and budgets across multiple concurrent initiatives., • Act as the primary liaison between UK-based stakeholders, product team, engineers and offshore development/test teams., • Monitor offshore team activities, helping remove blockers and ensure alignment with strategic goals., • Use Azure DevOps to track work items, monitor progress, and report on delivery performance., • Drive Azure DevOps best practices across all teams, and ensure processes are followed., • Regularly assess project health across teams – highlighting risks, issues, and variances to leadership., • Provide structured reports and recommendations to drive accountability and improvements., • Help mature Moorepay’s project delivery frameworks and Agile adoption., • Collaborate with Product, Engineering, QA, and DevOps to evolve best practices., • Proven experience managing software delivery projects in a technical environment., • Strong knowledge of Azure DevOps – boards, pipelines, and reporting., • A technical background in Microsoft technologies., • Experience working with offshore or distributed development teams., • Solid grasp of Agile/Scrum and hybrid delivery models., • Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment., • Excellent communication, facilitation, and documentation skills., • Experience with metrics-based project health tracking (e.g., DORA, velocity)., • Familiarity with cloud-based software development (Azure preferred)., • Understanding of CI/CD practices and DevOps culture., • Experience in HR or Payroll software solutions advantageous, but not essential

Senior Data Manager - SAP RISE Programme Location: Manchester (2 days per week on site)Rate: £600-650pd inside IR35 We're working with a leading organisation on a large-scale SAP RISE transformation and are looking for a Senior Data Manager. This is a senior, hands-on role where you will drive data quality improvements upstream and influence senior stakeholders across finance, supplier and operational data domains. You'll support data migration and enhancement initiatives as part of the SAP RISE programme, ensuring high-quality, standardised data for the business. Key Responsibilities • Lead data quality improvements at source and advocate for best practice across the organisation, • Develop data quality rules and input into solution design, • Define and implement data governance policies, standards, and controls, • Support SAP RISE data migration and transformation activities, • Conduct impact analysis across key data domains (finance, tax, supplier onboarding), • Steer delivery alongside programme leadership, • Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to ensure compliance with data requirements and standards, • Significant experience as a Senior Data Manager on large-scale transformation programmes, • Proven ability to drive data quality improvements upstream, • Strong executive influence and stakeholder management skills, • Experience with SAP data structures preferred (ECC / S/4 / RISE), • Strong programme awareness: delivery oversight, RAID and steering committees, • Experience with tools such as dbt, Tableau or governance tools like Collibra is desirable, • Awareness of AWS or cloud environments, • Work on a high-profile SAP RISE programme with global impact, • Senior role with ownership and influence

Onboarding Specialist (SaaS) Location: UK (Fully Remote) Type: Full-time The Role We are looking for an Onboarding Specialist to lead the end-to-end onboarding of new clients, ensuring a seamless transition from initial setup through to a successful go-live. In this role, you will act as a product expert - delivering training, supporting technical configuration, and helping customers realise the full value of the software as quickly as possible. A key focus will be improving onboarding processes to increase efficiency and reduce time-to-value while maintaining high service standards. What You’ll Be Doing • Manage the full onboarding lifecycle from setup through to go-live, • Deliver engaging training sessions both remotely and on-site, • Work closely with technical teams to configure client databases and support initial data setup, • Investigate system behaviour and resolve issues during onboarding in collaboration with development teams, • Capture and document client requirements and ways of working, ensuring this is shared internally, • Maintain expert-level product knowledge, including new feature releases, • Conduct structured handovers to Customer Success teams, • Meet KPIs and SLAs while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives What We’re Looking For • Proven experience (2+ years) in onboarding, implementation, or technical project management - ideally within a SaaS or ERP environment, • Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple implementations simultaneously, • Experience configuring and delivering training on complex software systems, • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly, • A customer-focused mindset with the ability to build strong relationships, • Highly organised, proactive, and self-motivated, • A strong aptitude for understanding and presenting technology, • Willingness to travel to client sites when required Nice to Have • Experience with implementation or project management methodologies, • Industry experience within waste management or environmental services, • Familiarity with tools such as Jira Service Desk, Slack, or HubSpot, • Experience working in a remote-first environment aligned to UK business hours What’s on Offer • Fully remote working, • Flexible working hours (aligned with team needs), • 25 days holiday + UK bank holidays, plus birthday off, • Additional holiday entitlement with tenure, • Learning & development budget and dedicated days, • Health cash plan and pension, • Work-from-home allowance, • Regular team offsites and collaboration opportunities, • Enhanced parental leave, • Travel expenses covered If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional customer onboarding experiences and want to play a key role in helping clients succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

Position: Teaching Assistant (Year 1 – RWI Focus)Location: WythenshawePay Rate: £90–£110 Start date: 20 April 2026 Are you a dedicated Teaching Assistant with experience supporting early reading? Do you have a strong understanding of Read Write Inc and a passion for helping young learners build confidence in phonics? If so, we would love to hear from you. Cover People are recruiting an enthusiastic and supportive Teaching Assistant to work within a welcoming primary school in Wythenshawe, supporting a Year 1 class. Experience delivering or supporting Read Write Inc (RWI) is essential for this role. As a Teaching Assistant, you will: • Support the class teacher in delivering engaging Year 1 lessons, with a strong focus on phonics., • Deliver and support Read Write Inc (RWI) sessions to small groups., • Work with pupils on a 1:1 or small group basis to support early reading development., • Help manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies. Our consultants are friendly, supportive, and committed to finding the right role for you. We focus on what matters most and offer: • Excellent pay rates., • Choice between PAYE and Umbrella payment methods., • Free CPD training, including behaviour management and safeguarding., • ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme – earn up to £100 per referral. If you are ready for a new opportunity and have the relevant RWI experience, click apply today. All candidates will be subject to standard safeguarding and employment checks, including an online interview and DBS clearance.Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of the school for this vacancy.

Designated Safeguarding Lead: Location: Manchester (M12) Pay: £150-£200 per day, depending on experience Start date: 20/04/2026 Contract: Full-Time, Long Term Prospero Teaching are recruiting a Designated Safeguarding Lead to work at a Pupil Referral Unit based in Longsight, Manchester. As a DSL, you will: • Be the first point of contact with regards to safeguarding matters in the school, • Providing pastoral support for vulnerable young people and their families, • Attendance and reporting in an array of meetings: Emergency Strategy, Core Group, Initial Child Protection Conferences, Child In Need, Early Help, Team Around the Child/Family, • Sharing of information with appropriate services - adhering to GDPR, • Monitor attendance of pupils and provide support/guidance to those who are struggling and at risk of becoming NEET, • Prepare reports ahead of Child Protection Conferences and share with parents and professionals, • Have consistently high standards and expectations in all areas of school life and will be committed to a teamwork approach., • A Safeguarding qualification, or equivalent, • Previous experience as a DSL is essential for this position, • Hold Right to Work in the UK, • Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. By registering with Prospero Teaching, you will be working with a team of dedicated professionals with a wealth of educational experience to help you find your next career move. In addition, you will also benefit from • access to free accredited training courses for teachers and support staff, ensuring you are able to continue your professional development, • support with interview preparations so you're fully prepared and confident to interview for your next role, • support with lesson planning and classroom management to support you to create stimulating and varied lessons IND-SEN

We're looking for a Major Projects Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Building Services Design team based in Salford / Speke. Kier Design are a top-25 engineering consultancy, delivering a wide range of services across all sectors of the built environment, providing construction-focused, innovative and sustainable solutions. We have preferential access to Kier's £11bn+ project pipeline, including mega projects like High Speed 2 and Hinkley Point C, frameworks with national and local government and other public bodies, and a range of other interesting projects in every sector of the built environment. We believe in building teams around our people, rather than squeezing people into our teams, we want to help you carve out a role in which you'll grow and thrive for many years to come. Offering market-leading development opportunities, supporting our graduates through the early stages of their careers, enabling our people to become professionally qualified, providing management training and qualifications, and supporting ongoing technical development throughout our people's careers. Actively promoting, so you can keep pushing and stretching yourself. Location: Salford / Speke Hours: 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us What will you be responsible for? As Major Projects Senior Mechanical Engineer, you'll be working within the Building Services team, responsible for the mechanical design for large, complex construction projects, ensuring sustainable, compliant, and cost-effective design delivery from concept through to construction, bridging client needs with engineering reality. Leading the mechanical design team, integrate different disciplines, ensure quality control, and drive innovation for high-value projects. Your day to day will include: • Providing high quality mechanical designs and specifications meeting client requirements and brief, undertaking and leading on all professional services in connection with mechanical design for all allocated projects and clients, • Giving high level technical advice in mechanical building services engineering, representing mechanical engineering in project design meetings, establishing solutions, agreeing concepts and working closely with colleagues and other design team members, • Complying with relevant building codes, regulations, industry standards and Kier Design standards and procedures, • Promoting and implementing sustainable design solutions This role of Major Projects Senior Mechanical Engineer is great for you if: • Degree in Mechanical Building Services Engineering or Mechanical Engineering and member of CIBSE or IET, • Experience demonstrating the capability to fulfil the accountabilities of the role, high level of knowledge and experience in your discipline, • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts into more readily understood information suitable for a wider business audience, experience in the application of quality procedures and document control in engineering design Diversity and inclusionMaking Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier #LI-MA1 Matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, Life Assurance, Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, Discounts on go-to brands, Free Heath and wellbeing services, Training and development schemes, Electric Vehicle Leasing, Paid volunteering leave.

CMDB Product Manager - ServiceNow Configuration Management Database Manager Location: Knutsford or Manchester (Hybrid) Contract: Permanent Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits About the opportunity We’re working with a leading global banking organisation to recruit a CMDB Product Manager to join their IT Service Management function at Vice President level. This is a high-impact role where you’ll own and evolve the Configuration Management Database (CMDB) as a critical enterprise platform, underpinning operational stability, automation, risk management, and regulatory compliance across the bank. You’ll act as the strategic product owner for CMDB, driving standards, data quality, and adoption across a complex technology landscape, while leading delivery through agile, cross-functional squads and vendor partners. The role As CMDB Product Manager, you will: • Own the strategy, roadmap, and delivery of the enterprise CMDB, aligned to business objectives and regulatory expectations, • Drive CSDM alignment, ServiceNow CMDB design, and policy governance across the organisation, • Ensure high data quality, integrity, and trust, including critical data elements, lineage, attestations, and automated compliance reporting, • Work closely with Technology, Architecture, ITOM, Change, Security, and Risk teams to ensure CMDB enables effective decision-making and automation, • Define and track KPIs and OKRs, publishing management information to support senior stakeholders, • Lead continuous improvement initiatives, identifying and mitigating risk and control issues related to configuration data, • Communicate and embed CMDB standards and process changes across a large, federated IT estate What we’re looking for We’re keen to speak to candidates who bring strong product ownership experience and deep technical expertise in CMDB and data governance. Essential experience: • Deep ServiceNow CMDB expertise, including CSDM, ITOM Discovery, and IRE policy design, • Proven Agile Product Ownership experience (OKRs, backlog management, release planning), • Strong background in data governance and data quality management, ideally in a regulated environment, • Integration of CMDB with ITAM / HAM / SAM, • Exposure to Change Management, Vulnerability Management, or IAM, • Familiarity with Enterprise Architecture, Technology Reference Models, and role-based access controls Please apply with your CV in the first instance.

Are you a senior structural engineer ready to influence the UK’s mission-critical infrastructure? At Black & White Engineering, you’ll join a team designing structural engineering solutions for some of the most advanced data centre projects across the UK. This role places you at the heart of hyperscale and colocation data-centre development - projects that demand robust structural integrity, technical excellence and the ability to design for heavy plant, high loads and demanding performance criteria. As a Principal Structural Engineer, you will take a defining role in delivering resilient, high-performance facilities that support global cloud providers, AI platforms, high-density compute and large-scale digital operations. You’ll work closely with major UK clients, lead multidisciplinary structural teams and shape high-impact technical decisions that support infrastructure relied upon nationwide. For someone who thrives in a fast-paced, engineering-driven environment with genuine authority and visibility, this is an opportunity to elevate your leadership on nationally significant projects. Your Future With Us • Leadership on Mission-Critical Structural Projects - Lead structural delivery for hyperscale and colocation data centres across the UK—from feasibility and concept through RIBA stages, detailed design, construction and commissioning. Your work will define the structural performance of high-load, heavy-density environments., • Strategic Client Partnership - Provide senior technical guidance, design assurance and strategic planning to UK data-centre clients and global technology operators. You’ll deliver structural solutions that balance robustness, buildability, cost efficiency and long-term sustainability., • Technical Depth & Innovation - Oversee detailed structural design packages including steel and reinforced-concrete frames, foundations, lateral stability systems, dynamic plant loads, vibration performance and heavy-duty equipment support structures. Ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations, BS/EN/Eurocodes and local authority requirements., • Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration - Work closely with civil, mechanical, electrical, architectural and BIM specialists to deliver fully integrated engineering solutions aligned with the demands of mission-critical facilities., • Talent Development & Team Leadership - Mentor engineers, develop future leaders and help drive a culture of excellence, innovation and collaboration within our UK structural engineering teams., • Business Influence & Growth - Play a key role in expanding Black & White’s structural engineering capability across the UK - strengthening relationships, supporting bids and helping shape our presence within the data-centre sector. Essential Skills • Strong structural engineering experience in the UK, ideally in mission-critical, industrial, commercial or high-load environments., • Expertise in RC and steel design, dynamic analysis, heavy plant loading, foundations and complex structural systems., • Excellent knowledge of UK Building Regulations, BS/EN/Eurocodes and UK planning/approval pathways., • Strong proficiency with structural analysis tools such as ETABS, Robot, Tekla, RFEM, SCIA, Revit and related modelling platforms., • Proven ability to lead large structural engineering packages and multidisciplinary teams., • Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging with clients and approving bodies., • Chartered status (CEng, MIStructE/MICE) or working toward recognised accreditation. Company Overview Black & White Engineering is a multi-award-winning engineering consultancy with offices across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. We are a leading provider of engineering design services for the data centre sector, delivering expertise across Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Civil and Structural, Power Systems, Sustainability, BIM, Design Management and wider specialist infrastructure disciplines. Our teams support projects across all areas of the construction industry, offering practical, efficient design solutions that prioritise real-world installation, maintenance and operational performance. As one of the fastest-growing consultancies in our industry, we offer genuine opportunities for progression - many of our engineers have developed into leadership roles as the business has expanded. Joining Black & White means making a meaningful impact with clients and colleagues, while receiving the recognition you deserve.

Moorepay is transforming. We are a trusted leader in UK Payroll and HR solutions, but we aren't resting on our history. We are embarking on a major digital transformation to redefine how businesses manage their most important asset: their people. The Cloud & Platform Engineering Lead will ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our engineering systems. Working closely with the Engineering Manager and Head of Engineering, the Platform Lead will identify priorities to remove friction from engineering teams, streamline processes, and enhance operational excellence. This role combines software engineering principles with systems administration to deliver robust, automated, cost-effective, and secure-by-design solutions. The Cloud & Platform Engineering Lead plays a critical role in ensuring that our AI-driven, cloud-native platform is reliable, observable, secure, and able to scale with the organisation’s growth. As we adopt intelligent agents, autonomous workflows, and increasingly complex distributed systems, the Platform Lead ensures that resilience, performance, and operational excellence are built into everything we deliver. By partnering closely with Engineers, Architects, and the Engineering Manager, the SRE defines the patterns, tooling, and automation that enable fast, safe, and repeatable deployments. This role safeguards our production environment, drives continuous improvement across CI/CD and observability, and establishes reliability practices that empower autonomous squads to move quickly without compromising stability. The Platform Lead is essential to maintaining customer trust, supporting AI-first innovation, and ensuring our platform remains robust, secure, and highly available on a scale. This is a full time, permanent role working on a hybrid basis with 3 days per week in Manchester. Key Responsibilities: Technical & Architectural Leadership • Define and deliver cloud and platform architectures aligned with enterprise patterns and security frameworks., • Produce Low-Level Designs and ensure alignment with High-Level Designs., • Drive adoption of automation, Infrastructure as Code and reusable solution patterns., • Build, maintain and optimise CI/CD pipelines., • Enhance observability through logging, alerting and monitoring., • Ensure platform services scale with evolving business demands., • Lead cost-efficient design, provisioning and operation of cloud and platform services., • Implement tagging standards, usage reporting, budget alerts and governance controls., • Identify and eliminate underutilised or unnecessary spend., • Drive adoption of autoscaling, rightsizing, reserved instances and savings plans., • Define and evolve the Cloud Delivery Roadmap., • Maintain a Cloud Service Catalogue aligned to KPIs and SLAs., • Collaborate with Architecture, Group Technology, Service Management, Product and Portfolio teams., • Communicate technical plans, risks and performance updates., • Lead, coach and develop a high-performing engineering team., • Support career development and skills growth., • Proven experience in Cloud, Platform or DevOps engineering roles., • Strong experience in Azure and AWS cloud environments., • Proven expertise with CI/CD tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Pipelines, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)., • Leadership experience, both through delivery and developing technical teams., • Expertise in monitoring and observability platforms (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog)., • Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell)., • Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)., • Solid understanding of networking, security, and cost optimisation in cloud environments., • Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, secure coding practices, and compliance frameworks.

Independent Living Apprentice Manchester 20,334- Pay award pending (01/04/2026) Fixed Term Contract (2 years) Full Time Closing Date - Thursday 30th April Assessment Day - Late May 2026 Final Stage Interview - June 2026 Role Overview The Independent Living Apprentice will work as part of the wider Independent Living team, providing services that promote people aged 55+ to maintain their independence through the provision of secure, safe and well managed housing. You will spend time working across our portfolio of Independent Living services to develop an in-depth knowledge of specialist housing services for people aged 55+, with the opportunity to support the opening of Kindred House, the first purpose built LGBTQ+ inclusive Extra Care Scheme in the UK. What you’ll be doing as an Independent Living Apprentice at Great Places.... · Ensuring the responsibilities of the post are carried out in a way that reflects the standards, vision and values of Great Places · Develop an understanding of housing management services provided to Independent Living customers, including allocations, income management, repairs reporting and void property management · Develop an understanding of the housing related support provided to Independent Living customers, including Daily Welfare Checks and the use of Tec Enabled Care, Personal Safety Plans, Person Centred Fire Risk Assessments and safeguarding · Work within the Independence & Wellbeing framework to deliver services to customers that promote and maintain independence, developing a programme of activities with customers and key stakeholders · Develop an understanding of partnership working in the delivery of services, working with key stakeholders to ensure customers maintain their independence · Representing Great Places in a professional manner with integrity, inclusivity and respect for diversity · Treating customers and colleagues with respect and empathy · Working 35 hours per week and having a flexible approach to work What We are looking for · Someone who wants to build a career with purpose · A team player who brings a positive, helpful attitude · Someone open to learning and developing their skills and experience · A good listener who takes pride in detail and follow-through · Someone who is motivated by improving people’s lives What you’ll need · Curious, can-do attitude and a desire to make a difference · Commitment to completing your apprenticeship and engaging with the Growing Greatness development programme · Excellent written and verbal communication skills · Keen eye for detail and good organisational skills · GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above would be beneficial · Comfortable using Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel) · A clean UK driving licence and access to a car would be desirable · Ability to work as part of a team, as well as using your own initiative and time management skills to deliver tasks on time · Empathy for those who have been disadvantaged and who need help and support to achieve their goals and aspirations · Commitment to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist in the communities in which we work. We particularly value lived experience in social housing · Commitment to observe and comply with all policies / procedures / working practices / regulations and in particular Great Places Equality and Diversity Policy, Health and Safety Policy and Safeguarding Policy How we support you and your career at Great Places · A fully accredited apprenticeship/ qualification plus additional short qualifications to aid in your development · Full equipment to help you perform best at your role · Dedicated time each week for studying and learning · Mentorship and line management from senior professionals · A warm, inclusive team where your ideas and growth matter · Opportunities to shadow across the business and contribute to the social housing sector · Access to our Growing Greatness talent programme including workshops, networks, and development activities · Support from our Emerging Talent and Development Specialist which will include reviews, check-ins and the opportunity to discuss your progress