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Commercial Property Solicitor – Stafford | Hybrid Working | Exceptional Progression A leading Staffordshire law firm is seeking a Commercial Property Solicitor to join its highly regarded team in Stafford. This is a full-time, permanent position offering hybrid working, an impressive bonus structure and the opportunity to work within a firm known for outstanding staff retention, a supportive culture and long-standing client relationships. The Firm The firm operates from two offices in Staffordshire and has built a strong reputation for its commitment to employee wellbeing and professional development. Many team members have progressed internally and stayed with the firm for decades. The environment is friendly, down-to-earth and collaborative, ensuring that every employee has the opportunity to thrive. The firm maintains a zero-risk rating for PII, holds an excellent Lexcel accreditation and is financially robust, never needing to borrow to trade. The Role You will join an established commercial property team comprising three Solicitors and two Secretaries. The role is based in a private office rather than an open-plan setting and includes secretarial support. The position involves managing a full caseload from instruction through to completion, covering high-quality work generated from long-standing clients. Core matters include business leases, commercial sales and purchases, agricultural matters, renewable energy schemes such as solar farm leases and property work relating to franchising. The broader agriculture and development land side of the department is currently stretched and there is significant demand for expertise in agricultural and development land transactions. A new hire with experience in these areas would be able to step into a ready-made workload without the need to bring an existing following. About You This opportunity is ideally suited to a Commercial Property Solicitor with at least six years’ PQE; however, those with significant agricultural or development land expertise are especially encouraged to apply. The firm is flexible regarding seniority and salary for candidates with specialist rural, land, or development experience. The role does not require management or training responsibilities and is suited to someone seeking a focused, specialist caseload within a supportive environment. Flexible Working Hybrid working is available as standard, with two days a week from home. For highly experienced candidates in agricultural or development land work, the firm is open to further remote flexibility due to the niche nature of the expertise required. Salary and Benefits The firm offers a highly competitive salary, A lucrative bonus scheme is in place, providing 20% of anything billed above 3.5 times target. The firm’s strong financial footing, positive culture and supportive leadership make this an outstanding long-term career move. How to Apply Those interested in this Commercial Property Solicitor opportunity should apply with an updated CV via the link or contact Rebecca Healey at G2 Legal for immediate consideration. The firm welcomes applications from individuals looking to advance their commercial property career or bring specialist agricultural and development land expertise to a thriving, well-respected practice. #INDCATN

Are you a high‑performing sales leader with proven success in the construction or building materials sector? Do you thrive in fast‑paced, competitive markets and know how to build a motivated, results‑driven sales team? Bostik UK is looking for an outstanding National Sales Manager – Construction to lead our field‑based team, drive commercial performance, and deliver sustainable growth across the UK. Reporting to the Divisional Sales Director – Construction, you will take full ownership of the Construction division’s sales, margin and cost performance. You’ll lead a team of Area Sales Managers and a Key Account Manager, focusing on coaching, development, and high‑impact customer engagement. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll spend significant time in the field, supporting the team, strengthening relationships with key customers, and ensuring we win—consistently and profitably. • Own and deliver annual sales, margin and cost budgets, • Provide clear objectives, accurate forecasting and disciplined execution, • Lead, coach and develop the field sales team to exceed performance goals, • Drive a culture of accountability, ownership and continuous improvement, • Conduct joint customer visits to support, coach and elevate team capability, • Build and maintain influential relationships with key customers, • Lead strategic customer engagement to unlock new business opportunities, • Implement joint business plans aligned with customer and company goals, • Ensure successful execution of new product launches, • Collaborate with Marketing, Commercial and Supply Chain teams on growth strategies, pricing and market execution, • Monitor competitor activity and market trends, responding with clear commercial actions, • Champion the use of Salesforce, Power BI, SAP and BEX for data-led decision making, • Represent Bostik at industry events, customer meetings and internal forums This role operates within highly competitive, fast‑moving construction markets, where innovation and customer understanding are critical. You will play a key part in building a flexible, high-performing team capable of meeting evolving market demands while supporting Bostik’s wider UK business objectives. • Proven track record delivering sales growth in construction or building materials, • Strong leadership experience managing field-based sales teams, • Ability to coach, develop and drive performance through others, • Commercially sharp with excellent negotiation and customer relationship skills, • Highly organised, analytical and strong in forecasting and planning, • Resilient, results-driven and adaptable in a fast-paced environment At Bostik, you’ll be part of a business known for innovation, specialist product development and strong market presence. You’ll lead a critical division with real autonomy, influence and opportunity to make a measurable impact. If you’re a confident, energetic leader who loves winning in the market — we want to hear from you.

Recruitment Consultant USA Division Stafford/Hybrid DOE Are you interested in future relocation to Austin, Texas? Do you want to advance your recruitment and sales career in a lucrative, high-fee market? If so, look no further as Vantage Consulting are hiring for a Recruitment Consultant to join our growing USA Division in Stafford. Why Vantage? Vantage Consulting are a multi award winning specialist recruitment business operating in niche and growing engineering markets, delivering mid to executive level talent to a global client base. As we set our sights on launching our Austin office in 2027, you’ll be joining at a pivotal moment in our growth journey. You will have the opportunity to conduct business internationally and grow teams for some of the most exciting companies in the world. In the US our client base ranges from start-ups, through to multiple Fortune 500 companies. We have a dedicated team of managers who will help you master your craft and set you on the road to success - 89% of our consultants exceeded targets in 2025! You'll receive a competitive basic salary with up to 40% un-capped commission, as well as the following: • Clear career progression framework based entirely on your performance, • Dedicated 6-week training academy, • Hybrid working DOE, • Future relocation opportunity to Austin, Texas, • Company MacBook Air and access to the latest technology and tools, • 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday leave, life event leave and volunteering leave, • International travel for client and candidate meetings, • Long service sabbaticals, • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, • 5* team incentives and holidays The Role As the successful Recruitment Consultant, you'll be responsible for the end-to-end recruitment process, building and maintaining a network of engineering candidates and clients on the East Coast of America. You can also expect to: • Write and post engaging job adverts, • Proactively source candidates through job boards, social media, referrals and networking, • Qualify and screen candidates to evaluate skills and suitability, • Manage interview processes and negotiate offers, • Proactively identity and engage with new clients to generate new vacancies, • Manage long-term relationships with existing clients, • Work towards KPIs and revenue targets in a fast-paced environment Please note, the hours of work for this position will be outside of typical office hours due to the time difference in the American market, however we do maintain a very flexible policy. About You To be successful for the Recruitment Consultant role, you'll be a highly driven and ambitious individual, with excellent communication skills. You should also be able to demonstrate the following: • Proven sales or recruitment experience, • Entrepreneurial mindset, • Have a thirst for knowledge and self-development We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We champion diversity, inclusion and well being and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. Prior to commencing employment with the company, successful applicants must provide evidence of their entitlement to live and work in the UK. So if you are successful with your application, you will be required to provide one or a combination of the documents specified on the UK Government website prior to joining. APPLY To apply for the position of Recruitment Consultant, please click the Apply Now button. Or, if you would like more information or to have a confidential conversation, please contact Mollie Bond on 01785 875214. Want to learn more about life at Vantage Consulting? Follow us on Instagram - @vantageconsulting to see more of our team and culture!

Are you a high‑performing sales leader with proven success in the construction or building materials sector? Do you thrive in fast‑paced, competitive markets and know how to build a motivated, results‑driven sales team? Bostik UK is looking for an outstanding National Sales Manager – Construction to lead our field‑based team, drive commercial performance, and deliver sustainable growth across the UK. Reporting to the Divisional Sales Director – Construction, you will take full ownership of the Construction division’s sales, margin and cost performance. You’ll lead a team of Area Sales Managers and a Key Account Manager, focusing on coaching, development, and high‑impact customer engagement. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll spend significant time in the field, supporting the team, strengthening relationships with key customers, and ensuring we win—consistently and profitably. • Own and deliver annual sales, margin and cost budgets, • Provide clear objectives, accurate forecasting and disciplined execution, • Lead, coach and develop the field sales team to exceed performance goals, • Drive a culture of accountability, ownership and continuous improvement, • Conduct joint customer visits to support, coach and elevate team capability, • Build and maintain influential relationships with key customers, • Lead strategic customer engagement to unlock new business opportunities, • Implement joint business plans aligned with customer and company goals, • Ensure successful execution of new product launches, • Collaborate with Marketing, Commercial and Supply Chain teams on growth strategies, pricing and market execution, • Monitor competitor activity and market trends, responding with clear commercial actions, • Champion the use of Salesforce, Power BI, SAP and BEX for data-led decision making, • Represent Bostik at industry events, customer meetings and internal forums This role operates within highly competitive, fast‑moving construction markets, where innovation and customer understanding are critical. You will play a key part in building a flexible, high-performing team capable of meeting evolving market demands while supporting Bostik’s wider UK business objectives. • Proven track record delivering sales growth in construction or building materials, • Strong leadership experience managing field-based sales teams, • Ability to coach, develop and drive performance through others, • Commercially sharp with excellent negotiation and customer relationship skills, • Highly organised, analytical and strong in forecasting and planning, • Resilient, results-driven and adaptable in a fast-paced environment At Bostik, you’ll be part of a business known for innovation, specialist product development and strong market presence. You’ll lead a critical division with real autonomy, influence and opportunity to make a measurable impact. If you’re a confident, energetic leader who loves winning in the market — we want to hear from you.

Solicitor – Development / New Build (5+ PQE) Location: Newcastle Under Lyme (Stafford considered)Salary: DOEHours: Full Time - Hybrid Overview We’re partnering with a reputable, expanding law firm seeking an experienced Development/New Build Solicitor (5+ PQE) to join their specialist team. You’ll work alongside a Director handling high-quality development matters, with excellent support and genuine scope for progression. What We’re Looking For • Expertise across the full spectrum of development and new build work (JV agreements, site acquisitions, conditional contracts, easements, overages, pre-emption, refinance, sales, promotion agreements)., • Strong networking and business-development ability., • Supervising and supporting junior legal team members., • Managing a varied development and new build caseload. Health Scheme • 33–38 days’ annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays). Send your CV now or get in touch for an informal conversation about the role and team.

Role - Configuration Analyst All potential applicants are encouraged to scroll through and read the complete job description before applying. Location - Stoke Salary - up to £47,000 Work Pattern - Hybrid About the Opportunity We are a specialist managed services provider operating within highly regulated, security-sensitive environments. With a strong track record of delivering tangible outcomes to our clients, we place equal importance on nurturing the development of our people. We are looking for a detail-oriented and driven Configuration Analyst to take ownership of our Configuration Management Database (CMDB) - a cornerstone of our IT service delivery capability. This is a pivotal role within our Service Operations function, sitting at the intersection of technology, process, and people. What You'll Be Doing Be the Guardian of Our CMDB • Own the health, structure, and accuracy of the CMDB end-to-end, • Ensure all Configuration Items (CIs) follow agreed naming conventions, data models, and lifecycle rules, • Run regular audits, data reconciliation exercises, and quality checks to maintain a trustworthy, complete dataset, • Spot gaps in CI coverage and drive improvements with the teams responsible, • Administer and fine-tune automated discovery tooling (such as ServiceNow Discovery, SCCM, or cloud-native solutions), • Manage data imports, transformations, and reconciliation from external sources, • Validate CI relationships to accurately reflect service dependencies and infrastructure hierarchies, • Build and maintain service maps that connect CIs to business, application, and technical services, • Document upstream and downstream dependencies to support incident impact analysis and change planning, • Act as the go-to subject matter expert for Change, Incident, and Problem Management teams, • Provide CI and relationship insights to support risk assessments and root cause investigations, • Ensure CMDB reflects all production changes, keeping CI lifecycle data current, • Produce CMDB health dashboards, KPIs, and trend reports for operational and leadership audiences, • Translate data insights into actionable recommendations that improve technology visibility and reduce risk, • Educate and influence stakeholders across the business on the value of accurate configuration data Essential • Solid grounding in ITIL v4 Configuration Management principles and CMDB best practices, • Hands-on experience with at least one major CMDB platform - ServiceNow CMDB or Jira/Insight CMDB, • Practical knowledge of discovery tools, asset management systems, and configuration data sources, • Ability to interpret complex technical environments (servers, networks, cloud, applications) and model them logically, • Sharp analytical and troubleshooting skills with a strong eye for data quality, • Experience building out or maturing a CMDB within a growing or evolving tech organisation, • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their associated discovery integrations, • Some scripting capability to support data manipulation tasks (e.g. PowerShell or Python), • ITIL Foundation v3/v4 - minimum requirement, • ITIL Specialist or higher - advantageous, • You take pride in accurate, clean data - messy CMDBs keep you up at night, • You own your work and follow through without needing to be chased, • You can influence people and drive change without direct authority, • You approach problems methodically and think in systems Due to the nature of the work undertaken, this role requires candidates to hold or be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. Applicants will typically need to be British Citizens or have lived and worked continuously in the UK for the past five years. Role - Configuration Analyst Location - Stoke Salary - up to £47,000 Work Pattern - Hybrid Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. xrnqpay To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.

CNC Sliding Head Programmer/Operator (Nights) £50,000 - £60,000 + Company Benefits + Overtime + Bonus + 4 Night Working Week Stoke-on-Trent Are you a CNC Machinist with experience programming and setting Sliding Head Lathes looking to join a well-established company producing high-quality components with a supportive team and regular overtime available? Established in the 1980s, this precision engineering specialist supplies high-quality machined components into the aerospace, medical and Formula One sectors. The company focuses on complex, tight-tolerance parts, offering advanced CNC machining, small to medium batch production and prototype development. Working with high-performance and safety-critical industries, they support OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. In this role, you will set up, operate and manage STAR sliding head lathes. You'll carry out first-off inspections and in-process quality checks, ensuring all parts meet standards and technical drawings. You'll select and optimise tooling, adjust offsets and machining parameters, and troubleshoot any issues to maintain quality and production flow. This role is based in Stoke-on-Trent shifts 6:00PM - 3:45AM with over available until 6:00AM. This role would suit a CNC Machinist with a background in Sliding Head CNC Machines looking for a stable nights based role. The Role: • Program, set and operate Sliding Head CNC lathes, • Carry out first-off and in-process quality checks, • Adjust tooling, offsets and machining parameters, • Experience programming and setting Sliding Head CNC lathes, • Ability to read and work from technical drawings, • Work within a team of 10 Keywords: CNC Machinist, CNC Programmer, CNC Setter, CNC Operator, Sliding Head, CNC Programming, CNC, Manufacturing, Stoke, Staffordshire, Crewe If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully. 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. xrnqpay By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Trainee Recruitment Consultant Stafford ST18 1st year OTE £37,000 Are you an ambitious and driven individual, who's passionate about people and wants to be part of a company that rewards hard work and celebrates success? If so, we want to hear from you! Vantage Consulting are looking for Trainee Recruitment Consultants to join our high-performing Permanent and Contract Recruitment Teams in 2026. Whether you're just starting out, or bringing some sales experience with you, this is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills alongside industry experts, and be part of a supportive, success-driven environment. Why Vantage? Vantage Consulting are a multi award winning specialist engineering recruitment business ranked within the top 2% of recruitment companies in the UK. We're proud to support a range of clients across the UK, Europe and America. Established in 2010 we've continued to push ourselves to break records whilst maintaining what's important to us, the relationships with our partners and with our people. We have a dedicated team of managers who will help you master your craft and set you on the road to success - 89% of our consultants exeeded targets in 2025! You'll receive a basic salary and uncapped commission structure up to 40%, as well as the following: Dedicated training academy Clear career progression framework Latest tools and technology 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, birthday leave, life event leave and volunteering leave 5* team and individual incentives International trips to Ibiza, France, Morocco and more Flexible breaks for gym goers Regular charity and social events Long service sabbaticals The Role As the successful Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you'll be responsible for the end to end recruitment process within a specialist engineering market. You can expect to: Write and post engaging job adverts Proactively source candidates through job boards, social media, referrals and networking Qualify and screen candidates to evaluate skills and suitability Manage interview processes and negotiate offers Proactively identify and engage with new clients to generate new vacancies Manage long-term relationships with existing clients Work towards KPIs and revenue targets in a fast-paced environment About You To be successful for the role of Trainee Recruitment Consultant you'll be driven, personable and have an entrepreneurial mindset. You should also be able to demonstrate the following: Excellent communication skills Have a thirst for knowledge and self-development Be creative and seek innovationWe encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. Prior to commencing employment with the company, successful applicants must provide evidence of their entitlement to live and work in the UK. Therefore, if you are successful with your application, you will be required to provide one or a combination of the documents specified on the UK Government website prior to joining. APPLY If you're interested in applying for the Trainee Recruitment Consultant role or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Mollie Bond on (phone number removed) or Eva Pettit on (phone number removed) Want to learn more about life at Vantage Consulting? Follow us on Instagram - @vantageconsulting to see more of our team and culture