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Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today’s changing world. Our clients are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients’ affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they’re experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details – all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you’ll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We’ll help you succeed Our clients 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 clients and building long-lasting relationships. You’ll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you’ll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview As a Director, you will be managing a portfolio and be responsible for the timely completion and quality delivery of engagements. You will support the Partners with project work, build excellent relationships, initiate, and deliver marketing and business development projects and work with the senior members of the London Valuation Team in developing the business. You'll be someone with: • Significant valuation experience at a senior level gained in another professional services firm., • Proficiency in a number of valuation techniques including: discounted cash flow, multiples analysis, options and other derivatives pricing, intangible asset and tax valuation approaches., • Proven people leadership skills and commitment to developing teams., • Strong Quality & Risk and Commercial Management skills. Adept ability to interpret financial statements in the context of valuations. • Strong commercial acumen and ability to understand the internal and external drivers of value for a given asset. 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. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we’re working side by side. 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 our clients and satisfying experiences at work, 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 them. Across the UK, thousands of unique minds are coming together to help our clients reach 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-RW1 #TJ-RW1

Quality Improvement Manager - 12 MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACT (MATERNITY COVER) Position: Quality Improvement Manager – West Midlands Location: Covering homes across West Midlands area (Tipton, Kings Heath, Tile Cross, Walsall) Contract type: 40 hours per week, predominately Monday to Friday but must be flexible Rate: £56,929 + £3,000 car allowance We are looking for a highly organised individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment to support our Operations team. Every health care system is built on a complex network of care processes and pathways. The overall objective for the Operational Quality Improvement Managers is to act in a proactive manner to support services to provide and improve the highest stand of care via a systematic, coordinated and coaching approach and for these standards to be sustained. You will be responsible in supporting the Clinical Director to deliver the Exemplar Quality Strategy – these themes include: • Clinical Excellence, • Sustainable outstanding quality, • Digital Transformation, • Responsiveness, • Service User Voice About Exemplar Health Care Exemplar Health Care is one of the country’s leading nursing care providers for adults living with complex needs. We have over 50 care homes across England that support adults living with complex mental health needs, dementia, neuro-disabilities and physical disabilities. As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress. About the role As an Operational Quality Improvement Manager with Exemplar Health Care, you’ll: • Work with the Operational team (Clinical Nurse Managers specifically) to offer support, coach and be action focused., • Be a link nurse for the company on one of the following specialisms (this role will also include the updating of policies relating to those specialisms and ensuring paperwork used throughout the organisation is relevant and current):, • Nutrition and Hydration (including dysphagia and diabetes), • Tissue Viability, • Continence, • End of life (to include verification of death), • Follow an improvement strategy per service focusing on compliance and effectiveness of:, • Quality Assurance (to include clinical stats management, RCA and follow up), • Care plans and risk assessments, • Action plan compliance, • Support CNMs to update action plans following an Internal Inspection or any external inspection., • Ensure specialist training analysis reviews are conducted monthly and support is given to ensure optimal compliance with specialist training., • Assist with the development of quality policies and procedures, quality tools, audit materials and Service User information materials., • Support the implementation of new initiatives to improve Service User quality of life. Download the job description for a full list of responsibilities. About you Above all, you’re someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork. You’ll also be: • Registered nurse, ideally with a nursing degree., • Evidence of further professional development in relation to care, management or quality., • Ideally a coaching qualification, able to coach and motivate others., • Strong background in action planning and Service User care focus., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Pragmatic in approach with strong problem solving and analytical skills and ability to apply these in complex and challenging situations., • Able to work collaboratively across the business., • Able to travel to all locations of the business. What we offer We offer great rewards and perks including: • excellent supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects, • retail and lifestyle discounts, • free DBS check, • electric car salary sacrifice scheme, • paid NMC membership, • paid access to the RCNi Learning platform, • 24/7 counselling and support, • Blue Light Card eligibility. How to apply Sound good? We’d love to hear from you. Click the button to ‘APPLY NOW’. For an informal chat about joining us, you can call our Nurse Talent Specialist Nicole on 07949 530 193 or email nbramhall@exemplarhc.com Please note, this role is not eligible for sponsorship. Candidates without an existing visa or right to work in the UK are unlikely to be suitable for the post

Job title: Director of Enhanced Compliance & Enforcement\nLocation: Hybrid working – Birmingham office 1 to 3 days per week\nContract: 2 year fixed-term contract for a short-term piece of work \nHours: Full-time (37 hours per week)\nSalary: £83,379 per annum (Senior Civil Service equivalent)\nGrade: 15 (SCS)\nJob Req: TBC\n\nThis role is open to secondments, with salary to be discussed where secondment arrangements apply.\n\nShape the future of gambling regulation in Great Britain.\n\nThis is a rare opportunity to join the Gambling Commission’s senior leadership team and lead one of the most influential regulatory and enforcement functions in the country.\n\nAs Director of Enhanced Compliance & Enforcement, you will play a pivotal role in protecting consumers, tackling criminality, driving industry compliance, and ensuring gambling is conducted fairly, openly and free from harm.\n\nLeading our Compliance, Enforcement and Anti-Money Laundering teams, you will oversee high-profile investigations, shape regulatory strategy, make critical decisions on complex cases and influence how we respond to emerging risks across a rapidly evolving sector.\n\nWhy join us?\n\nAt the Gambling Commission, our work matters. Every decision we make contributes to protecting consumers, preventing crime and maintaining confidence in one of the UK’s most keenly observed industries.\n\nJoining us means becoming part of an organisation recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work, where collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement are at the heart of our culture.\n\nOur offer to you:\n\n- Civil Service Pension, with 28.97% employer contribution\n- 26 days’ holiday, rising to 29 days after two years’ service (pro rata)\n- Holiday purchase scheme (option to buy up to five extra days annual leave)\n- Flexible working & family-friendly policies\n- Ergonomic, fully accessible office, across the road from Birmingham New Street Station\n\nYour responsibilities:\n\n- Lead ongoing risk assessment, prioritisation and decision-making for regulatory activity, adapting to changing circumstances to deliver maximum impact against Regulatory objectives. \n- Develop the processes, build team capability and quality approaches within operational teams, working with Licensing and Illegal Market Directors to maximise overall operational impact.\n- Develop, coordinate and deliver the Commission’s business plans and maintain control of budgets for Enhanced Compliance, Enforcement and Anti-Money Laundering teams.\n- Act as a decision maker for Compliance and Enforcement cases.\n- Maintain and create productive stakeholder relationships at a senior level, both internally and externally. Represent the Commission at external meetings and events with Industry, Government and other Regulators.\n- Support a broad portfolio of work, innovate in response to new requirements and changing circumstances. Translate ideas into effective and impactful papers, proposals and presentations for Exec and Board.\n\nWhat we’re looking for:\n\nWe are looking for an experienced leader with the ability to lead our Enhanced Compliance, Enforcement and Anti-Money Laundering capabilities and develop our teams involved in the operational response. We want to see a mentor, ensuring high performance is delivered and encouraging continuous professional growth across our function.\n\nYou must be able to demonstrate that you have:\n\nEssential\n\n- Experience in a regulatory or enforcement environment within the public or private sectors, with a track record of effective engagement with both individual businesses/customers and their representative groups.\n- Experience of overseeing and directing regulatory and/or criminal investigations, with a clear understanding of the legal and evidential standards required for formal sanctions or prosecutions.\n- A track record of effective oversight of compliance, acting as a defensible senior decision-maker in complex or high-risk cases.\n- Ability to analyse, evaluate and interpret data to support evidence-led decision-making across an organisation and with external stakeholders, drawing on insights from past and current issues and trends.\n- Experience in assessing the effectiveness of existing policies, products or services, and advising on the operational implications of policy or regulatory options based on robust evidence analysis.\n- Proven ability to lead multiple teams simultaneously in a transformational environment, including effective management of operational budgets and resources.\n\nVetting\n\nIn addition to passing BPSS checks, candidates will need to hold or be able to attain Security Clearance (SC).\n\nYour application:\n\nWe value diversity in our workplace and are committed to a culture where each individual is engaged and feels that their contribution is valued and respected. We welcome all applications from candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role.\n\nTo apply for this position, please see the Gambling Commission careers website.\n\nArtificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.\n\nThe selection process for this vacancy will comprise an in-person interview consisting of competency and technical questions. There may be a presentation as part of the interview process, this will be confirmed to candidates before the Interview. To prepare for your interview, please familiarise yourself with the STAR technique for answering interview questions.\n\nThe closing date for this role is midnight on 28th June 2026.\n\nInformal Discovery Chats will be taking place via Teams on 13th July 2026\n\nInterviews are expected to be 21st July 2026 at Victoria Square House, Birmingham, B2 4BP.\n\nPlease ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying, as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship

Bid Development Lead\n£33,509 (full time equivalent) £26,807 pro rata for 30 hours per week\nBirmingham Mind Offices, Albert House, Birmingham (Hybrid)\nPart-Time\nPermanent\nHours: 30 Hours per week\nIf you’re driven to make a real difference in mental health and have experience in securing new funding in the voluntary sector, we want to hear from you. Join us at Birmingham Mind - the city’s leading independent mental health charity - as our new Bid Development Lead and help us shape the future of our services.\nYou’ll play a key part in our Business Development Department, supporting the Director of Business Development to write high-quality bids, manage re-tenders, develop business cases and drive new income opportunities. You’ll lead on Trusts and Grants Fundraising, build partnerships across the NHS and voluntary sector, work with other Local Mind Associations and help shape innovative service models for Birmingham Mind.\nKey Responsibilities:\n· Lead and support bid writing and tender applications (with a value up to £500k p.a.)\n· Monitor tender portals for new opportunities and manage relationships with funders, commissioners, and partners in the voluntary sector\n· Support income generation strategies for the charity, including fundraising and training as well as developing business cases for new projects\n· Attend external events to grow partnership opportunities\nAbout You:\nYou’re someone who brings energy, initiative, and a sharp eye for detail to everything you do. With at least two years’ experience in business development, bid or grant writing, or contract management, you know how to get results. You care deeply about making a difference in mental health and enjoy working alongside others to create positive change.\nApply now to help us deliver “Better Mental Health for All” in Birmingham.\nBenefits include an attractive defined contribution pension scheme, PayCare which offers employees affordable cover for a range of healthcare treatments, an Employee Assistance Programme which includes free counselling and a comprehensive training programme.\nCandidates must have the right to work in the UK for a minimum of 12 months. We are not a registered sponsor and therefore are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.\nWe are very proud of our diverse workforce and actively encourage applications from people that come from minority communities.\nOur people are key to the success of the organisation, and we are recognised as both a Mindful Employer as well as achieving Gold standard success in Investors in People. We welcome applications from people who have experienced mental health difficulties\nThe closing date for this advert is Thursday 11th June 2026\nInterviews are expected to take place week commencing 22nd June 2026

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Treasurer Trustee\n\nWhen registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.\n\nAt the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), we are dedicated to saving lives and preventing serious injuries. For more than a century, we have been the driving force behind the safety movement – from pioneering seatbelt laws to founding initiatives such as The Tufty Club, Cycling Proficiency, and the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). Our vision is bold and uncompromising: a world free from accidental injury.\n\nAs a mission-led charity, we lead the safety agenda, shape government policy, raise industry standards, and drive behavioural change across every part of life: work, road, home, and leisure. Together with our members, we create a safer society by convening leaders, setting standards, sharing excellence, and driving change.\n\nOur unrivalled reputation has been hard won through decades of campaigning, advocacy, and partnership. RoSPA’s strength lies in the passion of our members and award winners, who act as ambassadors for safety every day, the enthusiasm and expertise of our staff, the guidance of our trustees, and the influence of our presidential team.\n\nAbout the Role\n\nWe are now seeking to recruit an independent Trustee to the Board to act as Treasurer who:\n\n·Should be a qualified accountant, ideally chartered, with broad experience of having worked within the charity and/or commercial sectors\n\n·Be a serving or have served as a Financial Director of a large charity and/or medium sized commercial business\n\n·Have experience of investment strategy, pension funds, financial systems, financial risk management and of liaising with external auditors and investment advisers.\n\nAs a Treasurer Trustee, you will work closely with RoSPA’s Finance Director and contribute actively to the Board’s work in setting strategic direction, ensuring robust governance, and safeguarding RoSPA’s reputation and resources

Role: Public Law Solicitor - Birmingham \n\n A Legal500, Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Public Law Solicitors (x4) for highly sought permanent position. \n\n Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. \n\n Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001-2013 accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. \n\n Public Law Department Background \n\n Our client’s Public Law department has experience in all aspects of civil liberties and judicial review against the HMRC, local authority, NHS, planning Judicial Review including obtaining emergency orders and other interim relief to prevent breaches of human rights. Their department regularly follow up judicial reviews with actions for damages in both the County and High Courts and successfully pursue matters to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. \n\n The quality of the department is repeatedly demonstrated by its high success rates, with award winning cases, many of which are recorded in the reported case journals, raising new and important issues, and creating legal precedents for the future. \n\n The Public Law Department is recognised as a leader in its field by Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 for its depth of experience in immigration and civil liberties challenges. As a well-established firm, our client is well known to the Legal Aid Agency (LAA), the Courts, and the Government Legal Department (GLD). \n\n Our client also collaborates with other firms on funding and case management issues, and has a close working relationship with a number of barristers’ chambers with relevant expertise in public law. \n\n Our client carries out both publicly and privately funded work. \n\n Main Duties and Responsibilities: \n\n\n\t • Report directly to Department Director\n\t, • Responsible for all aspects of Public Law work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n\t, • Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n\t, • Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department\n\t, • Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Public Law work including: Unlawful detention; False imprisonment; Abuse by detention staff and removal escorts; Conditions in detention; Age assessments; Asylum support; Challenging non-appealable decisions; Challenging removal notices; NHS & Local Authority challenges; Policies, practices and decisions made by the Immigration and Asylum Tribunals (First-tier Tribunal / Upper Tribunal) ; Bail decisions \n\t, • The work may also include challenging non-immigration issues such as data protection, housing etc…\n\t, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency,\n\t, • Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence\n\t, • Preparing applications (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations)\n\t, • Attending conferences and court\n\t, • You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company\n\n\n Key Skills Required: \n\n\n\t • Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying\n\t, • Be committed and highly driven to provide an excellent standard of service to our clients\n\t, • Strong management skills\n\t, • Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals\n\t, • Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators\n\t, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Public Law issues\n\t, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n\t, • Working knowledge of the Legal Aid Guidance for Public Law matters and have the ability to service privately funded cases\n\t, • Have extensive experience in dealing with all Public Law related work\n\t, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage\n\t, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n\n This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. \n\n On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy. \n\n About Gemini Recruitment and Equal opportunities: \n\n Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. \n\n The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve. \n\n If this is sounds of interest, apply now for one of our agents to contact you. \n\n By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

REGIONAL DIRECTOR - BUILDING SURVEYING • SRVO • £Competitive, aligned to experience • Hybrid Midlands / North ROLE OVERVIEW This role is for an experienced MRICS qualified Chartered Surveyor ready to lead a regional Building Surveying function within a growing consultancy. You will manage and develop a Midlands / North based team delivering consultancy services across residential and commercial portfolios. The role combines technical authority, team leadership and commercial accountability. You will lead from the front across major works, compliance led instructions and advisory services, shaping team performance, client relationships and regional growth with clear responsibility for fee income and profitability. ROLE EXPECTATIONS You will lead and motivate a team of Building Surveyors, ensuring consistent technical standards, delivery quality and commercial efficiency. You will take ownership of recruitment, mentoring, utilisation and growth planning. Alongside leadership duties, you will continue to deliver senior level technical work and maintain strong client relationships. You will actively support business development and promote departmental services across the wider group. WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE You’ll be successful in this role if: • You build and retain a high performing surveying team, • The region delivers strong fee income and profitability, • Client relationships are strengthened and new work is secured, • Technical standards remain robust across complex instructions, • You contribute strategically to regional and national growth HOW YOU’LL SPEND MOST OF YOUR TIME Most weeks, you’ll be: • Managing and developing a team of Building Surveyors, • Acting as Project Manager and Contract Administrator on projects typically ranging from £50k to £3m+, • Providing authoritative advice on building defects and construction issues, • Preparing Planned Preventative Maintenance and lifecycle reports, • Undertaking reinstatement cost assessments and condition surveys, • Completing Building Height Surveys and Building Safety Act related reporting, • Acting as Principal Designer under CDM Regulations, • Overseeing major works and remediation projects, • Preparing Schedules of Dilapidations and negotiating claims, • Driving business development and supporting recruitment of junior staff and APC candidates You will work in a hybrid way, balancing leadership, client engagement, site inspections and office collaboration. WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR This role suits someone who: • Is MRICS qualified with 5+ years PQE, • Has experience leading or managing a surveying team, • Is commercially minded and motivated by growth, • Has strong technical knowledge across construction and building pathology, • Is confident developing and maintaining client relationships, • Holds a full clean UK driving licence and can travel as required EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS • Experience within residential property management, • Experience acting as Principal Designer under CDM Regulations, • Experience delivering Building Safety Act and Higher Risk Building instructions, • Experience monitoring major remediation or compliance projects, • Strong client facing communication skills, • Experience mentoring APC candidates, • AutoCAD capability is advantageous WHAT WE OFFER • Competitive salary aligned to experience, • Discretionary bonus, • Hybrid and flexible working, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Private medical insurance, life assurance and enhanced family leave, • Fully funded training and professional development, • Pension scheme and employee assistance programme, • Employee referral scheme, • Discounts across travel, retail, fitness and entertainment You’ll also benefit from a senior environment where you are trusted to manage your workload professionally, supported by experienced Directors, and given the tools and backing to deliver high-quality work without unnecessary bureaucracy. ABOUT SRVO SRVO is a Chartered Surveying and Property Consultancy delivering building surveying, project and consultancy services across the UK. We work across both commercial and residential sectors and have built a strong reputation through long-standing client relationships, technically robust delivery and a practical approach to problem solving. Our mission is to transform the property landscape with safe and sustainable solutions. As part of the Odevo Group, SRVO combines the agility and expertise of a specialist consultancy with the stability, scale and long-term investment of a wider group. We set our people up to succeed through the right tools, technology and support, alongside clear development pathways and an environment where wellbeing is genuinely prioritised. HOW WE HIRE Initial conversation with our talent team Interview focused on leadership, commercial capability and technical authority We aim to complete the process within two to three weeks and communicate clearly throughout. INTERESTED? Apply with your CV. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documentary evidence will be required. A full, clean UK driving licence is essential. Appointment is subject to a valid DBS check and CSCS card or willingness to obtain.

James’ Place, Community Fundraising and Engagement Executive Job Title: Community Fundraising and Engagement Executive – West Midlands Salary: £24,160 per annum (£30,200 FTE) Hours: 0.8FTE, 30 hours per week (flexible over 5 days – to be discussed with successful candidate). There may be occasions when evening or weekend availability is needed. Contract Type: Permanent Location: Hybrid – based 2/3 days per week in our Birmingham centre Reports to: Fundraising Manager Community THE CHARITY Suicide is the leading cause of death of men under 35 and three quarters of those who die by suicide are men. James’ Place exists to save the lives of men in suicidal crisis through delivering clinical services. We are a charity currently offering free, life-saving therapy to suicidal men at our centres in Liverpool, London, Newcastle and Birmingham. James’ Place was set up by Clare Milford Haven and Nick Wentworth-Stanley in 2008 after their twenty-one-year-old son, James, died by suicide ten days after a minor operation. James had no history of mental illness or depression and had sought urgent help for anxiety and suicidal thoughts but didn’t find it. James' Place was set up to make the experience of finding help as easy as possible. We offer men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis a brief, intensive, therapeutic intervention in a safe environment. Men who walk through the door at James’ Place will be in a space where they feel valued and respected. We provide a calm and peaceful environment both inside the centres and in our outside spaces, accessible to men who visit us as well as their friends and families. We have so far treated over 5,100 men who might otherwise have been unable to access the support they desperately need. THE OPPORTUNITY This is a new role designed to raise and facilitate fundraising for James’ Place Birmingham and to grow community and voluntary sector relationships across the region to raise awareness of James’ Place to drive referrals to our Birmingham centre. As part of the Fundraising team, you will take a leading role in building strong networks across Birmingham and the West Midlands, helping to establish our centre as a sustainable source of life-saving support for men in suicidal crisis. The postholder will spend 50% of their time working collaboratively and taking responsibility for establishing fundraising activity across the West Midlands with appropriate support from centre staff and fundraising colleagues, the Head of Fundraising and Communications, Director of Fundraising and External Affairs and the Chief Executive and Trustees. They will spend 40% of their time building community-based relationships with the aim of raising awareness to drive referrals to the centre, working closely with the Head of Centre Birmingham and the Centre Manager in Birmingham to do so. It is recognised that this will vary week to week depending on the current needs of the organisations. This opportunity is ideal for an ambitious individual eager to grow their skills and career while helping to secure the funding and relationships needed to achieve the charity’s long-term goals. Direct Fundraising Work 50% • Develop and grow a network of local donors (including HNWI, corporates, community fundraisers as well as Trusts and Foundations), volunteer supporters and influencers across the West Midlands with a view to increasing the fundraising reach of the organisation., • Steward existing donors volunteers and prospects to secure long-term multi-year support., • Support community engagement and attend fundraising events to help achieve the organisation’s fundraising ambitions., • Identify regional funding opportunities and support with the preparation and submission of grant applications and funding proposals., • Collaborate closely with internal teams across fundraising, communications, events, and clinical teams to maximise opportunities. Direct Outreach Work 40% • Support Heads of Centre to identify and engage with a range of partner organisations across Birmingham and the West Midlands, helping to raise awareness of the charity’s work., • Build and maintain positive relationships with local statutory, voluntary, and community sector organisations, acting as a professional and approachable representative of the charity., • Assist with partnership activity, including attending meetings, forums, and events, to share information about services and strengthen local connections., • Help to coordinate partnership communications and ensure relevant information about the charity’s work is shared clearly and consistently with external partners., • Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to support joined-up approaches to partnership and engagement activity., • Identify and feedback opportunities for partnership working that could support fundraising, community engagement, and service awareness. Administration 10% • Ensure all fundraising activities are delivered to a high standard ensuring compliance with fundraising regulations and best practice guidelines., • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on the CRM database., • Work collaboratively with both clinical and non-fundraising colleagues within the Birmingham centre and across the organisation, building their confidence and capability in fundraising activities., • Ensure all fundraising activities are delivered to a high standard, meeting regulatory and ethical requirements. Working in the Wider Charity • Represent James’ Place with professionalism, respect, and confidence at all times., • Participate in review and evaluation processes to support the ongoing development, effectiveness, and sustainability of James’ Place as a respected charity., • Undertake any additional duties as required to support the successful delivery of the organisation’s business plan. Values • Demonstrate commitment to the James’ Place values of Focus, Bravery, Respect, Compassion, Professionalism, Collaboration and Hope through all aspects of work PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential • Proven experience of fundraising in the charity sector, with a track record of achieving results in at least two of the following income streams: Community fundraising, Corporate partnerships, events, major gift fundraising from High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) and Trusts and Foundations., • Strong understanding of donor motivations and what drives charitable giving across different audiences., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive messages and build rapport., • Confidence and professionalism in engaging and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and partners., • Excellent time management skills, • Practical, resilient, and flexible, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities., • Innovative thinker, open to exploring new ideas and approaches to fundraising., • Collaborative and solution-focused, able to work constructively with others to overcome challenges., • A team player, willing to support colleagues and take on additional responsibilities when required., • Capable of working on difficult and sensitive issues, demonstrating kindness, integrity, and emotional resilience, and seeking or offering help when needed. Desirable • Experience using CRM databases (e.g. Salesforce), • Understanding of, and interest in, mental health and suicide prevention. WE OFFER • A 7% employer contributory pension scheme., • Family friendly policies., • Death in service insurance scheme., • 25 days plus bank holidays leave entitlement (FTE), including enhanced holiday allowance with incremental rises after qualifying period. HOW TO APPLY To apply, please use the online application system to submit your CV detailing your experience, roles and responsibilities, and answer the screening questions. If you have any queries or experience challenges with the application process, please email ASKHR@jamesplace.org.uk Closing date: 9am on Monday 22nd June 2026 Interviews are expected to be held online on 7th July 2026 Here at James' Place, we want you to feel comfortable in sharing your authentic selves and personal experiences, so we ask that you do not submit an application that has been formulated by AI. You may wish to use AI to support with structural aspects such as grammar and formatting, however your application must reflect your own genuine experiences, critical thinking and creativity. James’ Place is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. Our aim is that no job applicant, temporary worker or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender and transgender status, race and ethnicity, religion and belief (including no belief), marriage or civil partnership status or sexual orientation. If you have a disability or health conditions which means you'd benefit from any adjustments to the interview process to help you perform at your best, please do let us know in advance. Any job offers made are subject to the receipt of two relevant satisfactory employment references. We expect this to include one from your most recent or current employer. Any job offers made are also subject to a satisfactory DBS check and a Right to Work in the UK check. REF-229 053

About Us Health Exchange (HEx) charity and its trading subsidiary Living Well Taking Control (LWTC) are purpose-driven organisations committed to improving health, wellbeing and reducing health inequalities through prevention, behaviour change and community-based support. Together, we deliver innovative health improvement, social prescribing and lifestyle intervention services that support tens of thousands of people each year. Working alongside the NHS, local authorities, Primary Care Networks, community organisations and national and international partners, we are helping to shape the future of prevention and population health. With a combined annual income of approximately £7.5 million and a team of nearly 50 permanent staff, we are entering an exciting phase of transformation and sustainable growth. As we continue to evolve, we are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Head of Finance to provide strategic financial leadership across both organisations. Job Purpose The Head of Finance will lead and develop the finance function across Health Exchange and Living Well Taking Control, ensuring robust financial management, effective governance and long-term financial sustainability. As a member of the Senior Management Team, the postholder will work closely with the Chief Executive, Director of Operations, Head of Growth, Service leads and Trustees to provide financial insight, planning and analysis that supports strategic decision-making, organisational development and future sustainability. This role combines leadership with operational oversight and offers an opportunity to play a central role in shaping the future direction of two ambitious organisations committed to improving health outcomes and reducing inequalities. Key Responsibilities I. Strategic Financial Leadership Lead the development of medium and long-term financial plans that align with organisational priorities and strategic objectives, providing high-quality financial advice and insight to the Chief Executive, Senior Management Team, Board of Trustees and relevant committees. Support strategic decision-making through robust financial analysis, forecasting and scenario planning, identifying financial risks and opportunities and making recommendations to strengthen organisational sustainability. Contribute proactively to organisational transformation, continuous improvement and the successful delivery of strategic initiatives across Health Exchange and Living Well Taking Control. II. Financial Management and Reporting Lead all aspects of financial management across Health Exchange and Living Well Taking Control, ensuring the production of timely and accurate management accounts, financial reports and performance analysis. Work collaboratively with budget holders and senior managers to develop and manage annual budgets and reforecasts, while monitoring financial performance, cash flow and reserves to ensure robust financial controls are maintained. Oversee payroll, pensions and financial administration, and lead procurement activity and value-for-money initiatives that support the effective and efficient use of organisational resources. III. Business Partnering and Strategic Support Work closely with the Chief Executive, Director of Operations and Head of Growth to assess the financial viability of new opportunities, partnerships and service developments, providing robust costing, pricing and financial modelling to support bids, tenders and contract negotiations. Support the mobilisation, delivery and performance monitoring of contracts through high-quality financial reporting and analysis, while developing business cases and investment appraisals to inform strategic decision-making. Ensure effective financial governance, transparency and appropriate financial arrangements across Health Exchange and Living Well Taking Control, supporting the efficient operation of both organisations. IV. Governance, Audit and Compliance Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, lead the preparation of annual accounts and external audits, and act as the main point of contact for auditors and professional advisers. Maintain effective financial controls, policies and governance arrangements, oversee organisational risk and asset registers, and support the Board of Trustees and Audit & Risk Committee in fulfilling their responsibilities. V. Systems and Continuous Improvement Lead the development and continuous improvement of financial systems, processes and reporting tools, maximising the use of technology to enhance efficiency, accuracy and management information. Lead, motivate and develop the finance team, fostering a high-performing and supportive culture, while contributing positively to the Senior Management Team and promoting organisational values of collaboration, integrity, accountability and inclusion. Support organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen performance and effectiveness across both organisations.

Shape the future of UK infrastructure. Define where we play and how we win. We are seeking an exceptional Business Development Director UK Materials to lead and execute our growth strategy across one of the most dynamic and strategically important infrastructure markets in Europe. This is a pivotal senior leadership role, responsible for identifying, shaping and securing high-value opportunities a... ZIPC1_UKTJ

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Technical Sales Engineer (Machine Tooling) £48,000 - £58,000 + Company benefits + Training + Monday - Friday + Field Based + Company Car Remote (covering nationwide patch) Are you a Technical Sales Engineer or similar with a background in precision engineering looking for a role split between remote working and field-based work within a growing manufacturer offering specialist projects, and a company car? For over 50 years, this company has been supplying bespoke CNC machining and manufacturing solutions to industries including aerospace, medical, and motorsport. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to expand their commercial team. In this varied role, you will split your time between customer visits and office-based activities, working closely with clients and engineers to deliver tailored machining solutions. You will support projects from initial enquiry through to quotation, provide technical consultation, and help drive business growth through strategies developed alongside the Operations Director. This role would suit a Technical Sales Engineer or similar with a precision engineering background looking for a commercially focused role offering autonomy and long-term development. The role • Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm, • Consult clients throughout delivery, • Develop current and develop new business opportunities through varied strategies, • Prepare quotations and support projects from enquiry through to order placement, • Attend customer sites to understand requirements The Person • Technical Sales Engineer or similar, • Precision Engineering background, • Willing to Travel (nationwide patch), • Able to commute to Peterborough once a week Reference number: BBH25711AB Technical Sales, Business Development, CNC Machining, Precision Engineering, Machine Tooling, Manufacturing, Metalwork, Medical Devices, Motorsport, Quotation, Account Management, New Business, Customer Relations, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, Huntingdon, Stamford, Spalding, Wisbech, March, Grantham, Corby, Lincolnshire, East Midlands, East Anglia. If you are 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.

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will play a key role in managing the day-to-day finances of one arm of the business, allowing senior leadership to focus on strategic growth. A well-established, family-run SME within the retail sector is looking to appoint a hands-on Finance Manager /

To pursue the settlement of legal costs as soon as practicably possible on a range of Complex Injury claims. A Costs Negotiator should be able to proactively review cases; formulate an initial costs strategy and settlement parameters; provide comprehensive advice to clients; commence early telephone negotiations with opponents; and liaise, as required, with Insurers throughout the life of the file. The Costs Negotiator should be able to establish strong working relationships within the Costs team; the wider Keoghs business; and with our clients through use of excellent oral skills and succinct written communications. The Costs Negotiator will be expected to attain their Objectives as well as Client SLAs and KPIs. Support and mentoring with their Personal Development Plan will be provided to enable technical development and career progression. The Head of Costs is Howard Dean; Technical Director is Elaine Pitt; and Business Unit Director is Amanda Nuttall.The role is with the Legacy Team based in Birmingham, managed by Darren Lee and supported by Paul Edwards. Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for your own caseload, progressing each file from receipt of papers from the Keoghs Motor & Casualty teams to resolution of costs. The role will include: • Proactively reviewing cases to formulate an initial costs strategy and settlement parameter, • Preparing points of dispute and considering replies, • Identifying and documenting strengths and weaknesses of own case and opponent’s costs claimed, • Using the telephone to discuss; put forward meritorious arguments; and negotiate settlement of costs, • Updating reports to clients of progress made in resolving costs claimed, • Dealing with correspondence and telephone calls received within SLAs, • Undertaking periodic reviews of files in line with client requirements, • Settlement of costs within agreed negotiation parameters, • Instructing counsel and attending conferences; detailed assessment hearings; and mediations, remotely and in person., • Attending court for application hearings; detailed assessment hearings and mediations remotely and in person to conduct own advocacy, • Delivery of agreed performance targets; Keoghs quality standards; and client’s SLAs, KPIs and MI requirements, • Delegate assigned tasks to a Paralegal and be fully engaged in their development in terms of technical ability and achievement of objectives, • To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations Working Hours • 28 - 35 hours per week Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch., • Primary location for this role is Birmingham Office.Skills, Knowledge & Expertise, • 12 months experience as a minimum in a similar costs negotiator role, either for claimant or defendant, handling own caseload., • Degree and/or LPC and/or ALCD, • Previous experience of client liaison - taking instructions and providing advice both verbally and in writing, • Experience of the Detailed Assessment process including preparing Points of Dispute and considering replies., • Good telephone negotiation skills, • An understanding of current cost case law and insurance litigation practice and process., • Ability to use own initiative and make decisions, • Ability to plan and prioritise workloads and to remain calm under pressure, • Excellent listening and verbal communication skills, • Ability to act as part of a team, • Proficient IT skills in Microsoft packages Personal Effectiveness • Team commitment: Values others perspective, • Resilience: Demonstrates self-control, • Passion for growth and improvement: Systematically improves performance, • Embracing Change: Responds positively to change, • Client Care:Works to add value for the client, • Decision Making:Operates within formal authority, • Negotiation, Influence and Persuasion, • Commercial Insight:Considers some commercial implications, • Monitors own performance against objectives set by Team LeaderJob Benefits, • Davies Incentive Plan, • 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days), • Simply Health Care Cash Plan, • WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing, • Death In Service – after 1 years’ service, • Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer, • Employee Resource Groups, • Employee Volunteering Programme, • Cycle to Work Scheme*, • Tech Scheme*, • Season Ticket Loan*, • Gym Flex*, • Access to Online Discount Sites, • Discounted Gourmet Society Membership, • Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide, • Discounts at local retail outlets *after successfully completing probation

Audit Director - Corporate Growth & RI Pathway A rare senior leadership opportunity has arisen for an Audit Director - Corporate Growth & RI Pathway to join a highly respected, fast-growing professional services environment. Operating in Birmingham and working within a forward-thinking accountancy setting, this is a role where you will have real influence over client delivery, team development, and the continued expansion of a thriving audit function. This Audit Director - Corporate Growth & RI Pathway position sits at the heart of a modern, partner-led business where strategic thinking and commercial impact are genuinely valued. You will be based in Birmingham, taking ownership of high-quality audit engagements while helping shape the direction of a growing accountancy practice. The role blends technical excellence with leadership, client engagement, and business growth responsibilities, offering a clear route towards senior equity-level progression. What you'll be doing • Leading and overseeing complex audit engagements from planning through to completion, • Managing and developing high-performing audit teams across a varied client portfolio, • Taking responsibility for client relationships and ensuring exceptional service delivery, • Contributing to business development activity and identifying opportunities for growth, • Supporting internal initiatives to enhance audit quality, efficiency, and technical standards, • Playing a key role in mentoring and developing future leaders within the team, • Collaborating with senior stakeholders to support strategic growth plansWhat we're looking for, • Strong background in external audit within a professional services environment, • Proven leadership experience managing teams and client portfolios, • Excellent technical knowledge with exposure to complex audit assignments, • Commercial awareness with the ability to identify and develop new opportunities, • Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills, • Ambition to operate at senior leadership level and progress towards RI statusWhat's on offer, • Competitive salary: £95,000 - £120,000 (DOE) plus performance-related bonus, • Hybrid working with strong flexibility built into the structure, • Clear progression pathway towards senior leadership and equity potential, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with holiday purchase options, • Enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity, and parental leave, • Pension scheme, life assurance, and employee wellbeing support, • Cycle to work scheme and electric vehicle support options, • Ongoing professional development and leadership development opportunitiesInterested? To explore this opportunity further, we are keen to speak with senior audit professionals who are ready for their next step. If you are considering a move into a role like Audit Director - Corporate Growth & RI Pathway in Birmingham within accountancy, this could represent a strong career progression opportunity. Confidential discussions are welcomed.

Audit Director – Birmingham Birmingham, West Midlands Hybrid Working Competitive Salary + Partnership Pathway We are recruiting an Audit Director for a highly respected and growing accountancy and business advisory firm based in Birmingham. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced audit professional to take on a senior leadership role within a progressive firm while playing a key part in the continued growth and development of its audit offering. This role is ideal for an existing Audit Director or Responsible Individual (RI), or an ambitious Associate Director or Senior Manager looking for a clear and supported pathway towards RI status and future Partnership. The Role As an Audit Director, you will work closely with Partners and senior leadership to lead client engagements, develop client relationships, and contribute to the strategic growth of the audit function. You will oversee a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from owner-managed businesses to larger corporate groups, ensuring audit assignments are delivered to the highest technical and professional standards. Acting as a trusted adviser, you will lead client meetings, manage key stakeholder relationships, and provide commercial insight to support client objectives. You will take responsibility for leading audit teams on complex engagements, supporting audit quality and compliance standards, and driving continuous improvement across the department. For individuals already holding RI status, there will be the opportunity to take responsibility for an existing portfolio, while those working towards RI will receive structured support and development. The role will also involve supporting business development initiatives, networking activities, and identifying opportunities to win new work. You will work closely with Partners and colleagues across the wider business to strengthen client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the firm. Alongside client responsibilities, you will play an important role in mentoring and developing team members, helping to build future leaders and maintain a collaborative, high-performing culture. This position offers a genuine route to Partnership and the opportunity to influence the future direction of a growing audit practice. About You You will be ACA or ACCA qualified, with significant audit experience gained within a UK accountancy practice environment. You may already hold Responsible Individual status, or you will be able to demonstrate the experience, technical capability, and ambition required to achieve RI status in the near future. You will have experience managing complex audit assignments, developing client relationships, and leading teams. Strong technical knowledge, commercial awareness, and a proactive approach to business development are essential. Excellent communication and leadership skills are key, alongside the ability to build trusted relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders. Previous experience mentoring and developing team members would also be highly advantageous. You will be ambitious, commercially minded, and motivated by the opportunity to play a significant role in the growth and success of a progressive professional services firm. What’s on Offer Hybrid and flexible working Clear pathway to Partnership Structured support towards RI status Exposure to a high-quality and diverse client portfolio Significant leadership and business development responsibilities Supportive and collaborative leadership team Ongoing professional development and training Opportunity to influence the future growth of the audit function Location Birmingham, West Midlands Easily commutable from Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Bromsgrove, Redditch, Dudley, Walsall, Coventry, Worcester and surrounding areas Apply For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Jack Wood on or .

Birmingham & Cheltenham | Hybrid | Leading Advisory Firm GMP Recruitment are working with a highly regarded national advisory firm to recruit Senior Audit Managers / Experienced Audit Manager across both Corporate Audit and Not-for-Profit Audit teams, with opportunities available in Birmingham and Cheltenham. If you’re an experienced Audit professional looking for a role with greater leadership responsibility, client exposure and progression, this opportunity offers exactly that. You’ll join a growing and well-established audit practice, managing a varied portfolio across large corporates, SMEs, charities, education providers and wider not-for-profit organisations, with flexibility to specialise or maintain a mixed client base depending on your experience and career goals. Why this move stands out • Opportunities across both Corporate Audit and Not-for-Profit sectors, • Offices in Birmingham and Cheltenham with flexible working, • Exposure to a diverse client base including corporates, charities and education providers, • Leadership role managing multiple audit teams and engagements, • Clear progression pathway to Director level, • Supportive, collaborative and well-resourced environment Your key focus areas • Managing a portfolio of external audit clients across Corporate and/or NFP sectors, • Leading audit engagements from planning through to completion, • Acting as the primary client contact, building strong long-term relationships, • Delivering audit work within agreed budgets and timelines, • Preparing and presenting reports to Boards and Audit Committees, • Leading, coaching and developing audit teams, • Supporting business development and contributing to growth initiatives, • Assisting with proposals, pitches and winning new work, • Supporting wider assurance services as required What you’ll bring • ACA / ACCA / ICAS qualified (or equivalent), • Strong experience within external audit (Corporate and/or Not-for-Profit), • Solid technical knowledge of auditing and accounting standards, • Proven ability to manage portfolios and lead audit teams, • Strong leadership and people development skills, • Commercial awareness and interest in business development, • Excellent communication skills with senior stakeholders, • Ability to manage multiple assignments in a dynamic environment What’s in it for you • Competitive salary + benefits, • Hybrid working, • Choice of Birmingham or Cheltenham office base, • Clear progression to Director, • Exposure to high-quality and varied client portfolios, • Flexibility to specialise in NFP or Corporate Audit, • Ongoing professional development and training, • Inclusive, collaborative and supportive culture Next Step If you’re ready for a move that gives you more responsibility, progression and client exposure, apply today for a confidential conversation with our specialist consultants here at GMP Recruitment Agency Limited.

Accounts Senior Manager - Firm of Accountants - Dudley £65,000 - £75,000 Benefits | Hybrid and Flexible Working Are you a qualified accountant looking for a senior leadership role with a clear route to Director? This is a newly created opportunity with a forward-thinking firm of Chartered Accountants in Dudley. The firm is modern and fast-growing, offering you the chance to work with an impressive client base, take on real responsibility, and progress to Director within 1-3 years. The Firm: • An independent and growing practice with a modern, inclusive culture., • Full-service firm offering audit, accounts, tax, and outsourced services., • A training firm for ACA and ACCA students with an excellent support structure. The Role - Key Responsibilities: • Client-facing senior position managing a diverse portfolio of SMEs, groups, LLPs, and charities., • Review and preparation of statutory accounts under FRS102., • Oversee audit assignments from planning through to completion., • Deliver advisory and business support services to privately owned businesses., • Support and mentor junior team members and active studiers., • Collaborate closely with the Partners to deliver quality client service and drive growth., • Play a key part in the strategic development of the firm as a future Director. What we are looking for: • ACA or ACCA-qualified accountant with strong technical experience in accounts., • Proven ability to lead teams and develop client relationships., • Ambition to obtain your Practising Certificate, • Interest in building your career as a general practitioner., • Comfortable working with cloud-based systems (Xero preferred). What’s in it for you? • Collaborative, people-first culture with an excellent package, • Salary in the region of £65,000 - £75,000 depending on experience., • Hybrid working, car parking, and flexible working practices., • Genuine opportunity for rapid progression to Director level. Benefits: • Company pension, • Flexitime, • Free parking, • Life insurance, • On-site parking, • Work from home

~~Robert Walters - Finance Director - Permanent - Birmingham - £80,000 - £95,000 per annum~~ Our client, a well-established retailer, is seeking an experienced Finance Director to drive both financial performance and operational excellence. This is a key leadership role offering significant influence across the business, with a strong blend of strategic and hands-on responsibilities. Key responsibilities of the Finance Director: • Lead and oversee the finance function, ensuring robust financial governance and control, • Partner closely with senior stakeholders to drive commercial decision-making and business performance, • Take ownership of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, • Provide strategic and operational insight to support business growth, • Manage, mentor, and develop the finance team, • Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, • Work cross-functionally to align finance with wider operational objectivesKey essentials of the Finance Director:, • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to operate across both strategic and operational delivery, • Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing key decisions, • Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent preferred) At the Robert Walters Group, we endeavour to contact all candidates to register their details. However, due to the high number of applications we receive, if we have not reached out to you within 72 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Corporate Tax Senior Manager / Director Influence Clients. Drive Growth. West Midlands / South West / Manchester | Hybrid | Leading Advisory Firm If you’re an experienced Corporate Tax professional looking for a broader advisory remit, stronger client influence and a clear path into senior leadership, this opportunity offers exactly that. You’ll join an established and growing advisory firm with a strong national presence, working closely with Partners to deliver high-quality tax advice across a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses, larger corporates and international groups. This is a senior, client-facing role combining advisory leadership, portfolio ownership and business development, with genuine scope to shape the direction of the tax offering. Why this move stands out • High-quality advisory work across UK and cross-border projects, • Direct access to Partners and involvement in strategic client decisions, • Broad client base: OMBs, SMEs, large corporates and international groups, • Strong emphasis on business development and practice growth, • Clear progression route to Director / Partner level, • Collaborative, well-established team with strong market reputation Your key focus areas Leading Corporate Tax advisory engagements across areas including: • Group restructures and demergers, • International expansion and structuring, • Due diligence and transaction support, • Financing structures and tax planning, • Transfer pricing and cross-border considerations, • Managing and reviewing complex Corporate Tax compliance portfolios, • Building and developing long-term client relationships, • Identifying opportunities for additional advisory services across the firm, • Taking ownership of client delivery, timelines and financial performance, • Supporting business development initiatives and winning new work, • Collaborating with audit, corporate finance and wider tax teams What you’ll bring • ACA / CTA qualified (or equivalent), • Strong Corporate Tax experience across both advisory and compliance, • Proven ability to manage complex client portfolios, • Track record of business development or growing client relationships, • Strong technical knowledge of UK tax and accounting (UK GAAP / IFRS), • Commercial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities, • Leadership capability - experience mentoring and developing teams What’s in it for you • Competitive salary + bonus, • Hybrid and flexible working, • Clear progression pathway to Director / Partner, • Exposure to high-quality, complex client work, • Strong internal support across audit, CF and specialist tax teams, • Collaborative and inclusive working environment, • Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities Next Step If you’re ready for a move that gives you more responsibility, progression and client exposure, apply today for a confidential conversation with our specialist consultants here at GMP Recruitment Agency Limited.

Senior Manager – Corporate Finance (M&A Lead Advisory) Birmingham or Nottingham | Hybrid & Flexible Working Highly Competitive Salary + Bonus + Fast-Track Progression The Opportunity An exceptional opportunity has arisen to join a market-leading Corporate Finance Advisory team experiencing sustained, high-growth deal activity across the UK mid-market. This is a chance to step into a high-performing, fast-paced M&A environment, working on complex, high-value transactions involving private equity and dynamic owner-managed businesses. You will play a key leadership role — not only delivering live deals, but actively contributing to the continued expansion and success of the team. Why This Role Stands Out Work on some of the most active and exciting mid-market transactions in the UK Join a team with a strong and growing deal pipeline Accelerated career progression to Director and beyond Real ownership of clients, deals and business development Collaborative, high-performance culture with flexible working The Role As a Senior Manager, you will take a lead role across the full deal lifecycle, including: Transaction Leadership • Lead day-to-day delivery of M&A transactions (buy-side & sell-side), • Manage multiple live deals in a fast-paced environment, • Drive transactions through to successful completion Financial & Commercial Analysis • Perform and review:, • financial modelling, • valuation analysis, • private equity returns modelling, • Identify key commercial insights and strategic considerations Client & Stakeholder Management • Act as a trusted advisor to clients, • Manage stakeholders including:, • investors, • lenders, • legal advisors, • Navigate complex deal dynamics and resolve issues Marketing & Deal Materials • Lead preparation of:, • Information Memoranda, • Teasers, • Management presentations, • Support pitches and proposals Business Development • Build relationships across the regional M&A market, • Identify and convert new opportunities, • Support pipeline growth and market presence Team Leadership • Mentor and develop junior team members, • Support recruitment and team growth, • Drive a high-performance, collaborative culture About You Proven experience across end-to-end M&A transactions Background in: • Corporate Finance, • Investment Banking, • Private Equity Strong commercial mindset with the ability to: • interpret financial data, • form clear, strategic views Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Advanced Excel and PowerPoint capabilities Professional qualification (ACA / ACCA / ICAS or equivalent) preferred Highly Desirable • Experience working with private equity clients, • Existing network within the regional M&A market, • Track record of managing multiple deals simultaneously Who This Role Suits This role is ideal for an ambitious deal professional who: • Thrives in a fast-paced, high-deal-volume environment, • Wants greater ownership and visibility, • Is looking to accelerate their career within a growing platform, • Enjoys both execution and business development Apply now for a confidential discussion This is a rare opportunity to join a top-performing Corporate Finance team and play a key role in delivering and shaping high-impact transactions across the UK market. Parker Wright Consulting is acting as an Executive Recruitment firm with regards to this vacancy.

We have an exciting opportunity to join a highly successful and much coveted broker in the Midlands. Following many years of strong growth and exceeding branch growth targets has led to the need to further strengthen the business. An opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Account Director to join the business and inherit a book of longstanding existing clients and also have the drive to seek out those new business opportunities. The Role • To provide first class service to clients and prospects and deliver solutions focussed advice to develop your book of business, • Work within a strong and well established team of insurance professionals to provide help and support to each other, • To work in partnership with customers to fully understand their business and their specific insurance needs to deliver exceptional and innovative insurance programmes, • To work within the region to raise the profile of this broker and help make them the go to insurance broker in the area The Candidate • An Account Executive who is ambitious and wants to progress in their career within a dynamic and forward thinking company, • Excellent technical knowledge of large and complex cross class insurance programmes, • Be able to generate leads and follow these up to build a strong pipeline of potential commercial clients to convert, • Exceptional Stakeholder management skills and an ability to operate on a multi level basis, • Ability to work on own initiative or part of a cooperative and supportive team environment The Reward • Salary circa £70,000 but flexible for the right candidate, • Car Allowance, • Working for an Independent Insurance Broker, • Work based pension, • A range of flexible benefits

To pursue the settlement of all portal and fixed costs as soon as practicably possible on a range of RTA/EL/PL/ claims.A Fixed Recoverable Costs Negotiator should be able to proactively review cases; formulate an initial costs strategy and settlement parameters; provide comprehensive advice to clients; commence early telephone negotiations with opponents;and liaise, as required, with Insurers throughout the life of the file.The Fixed Recoverable Costs Negotiator should be able to establish strong working relationships within the Costs team;the wider Keoghs business;and with our clients through use of excellent oral skills and succinct written communications. The Fixed Recoverable Costs Negotiator will be expected to attain their Objectives as well as Client SLAs and KPIs.Support and mentoring with their Personal Development Plan will be provided to enable technical development and career progression. The Head of Costs is Howard Dean;Technical Director is Elaine Pitt; and Business Unit Director is Amanda Nuttall. This role is in the Legacy Team based in Birmingham and supported by Paul Edwards. Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for your own caseload, progressing each file from receipt of papers from Keoghs’ Motor and Casualty teams to resolution of costs.The role will include: • Proactively reviewing cases to formulate an initial costs strategy and settlement parameters, • Preparing points of dispute and considering replies, • Identifying and documenting strengths and weaknesses of own case and opponent’s costs claimed, • Using the telephone to discuss;put forward meritorious arguments;and negotiate settlement of costs, • Updating reports to clients of progress made in resolving costs claimed, • Dealing with correspondence and telephone calls received within SLAs, • Undertaking periodic reviews of files in line with client requirements, • Settlement of costs within agreed negotiation parameter, • Instructing counsel and attending conferences;detailed assessment hearings;and mediations, remotely and in person., • Attending court for application hearings;detailed assessment hearings and mediations remotely and in person to conduct own advocacy, • Delivery of agreed performance targets;Keoghs quality standards;and client’s SLAs, KPIs and MI requirements, • Delegate assigned tasks to a Paralegal and be fully engaged in their development in terms of technical ability and achievement of objectives, • To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations Working Hours • 28 - 35 hours per week Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch, • Primary location for this role is Birmingham OfficeSkills, Knowledge & Expertise, • Ideally will have performed a similar junior costs role, either for claimant or defendant, handling own caseload. Full training and supervision will be provided to any candidate without this experience., • Degree and/or LPC and/or ALCD, • Previous experience of client/customer liaison - taking instructions and providing advice both verbally and in writing, • Knowledge of the Detailed Assessment process and the relevant CPR provisions relating to costs, • Good telephone negotiation skills, • An understanding of current cost case law and insurance litigation practice and process., • Ability to use own initiative and make decisions, • Ability to plan and prioritise workloads and to remain calm under pressure, • Excellent listening and verbal communication skills, • Ability to act as part of a team, • Proficient IT skills in Microsoft packages Personal Effectiveness • Team commitment:Values others perspective, • Resilience:Demonstrates self-control, • Passion for growth and improvement:Systematically improves performance, • Embracing Change:Responds positively to change Business Focus • Client Care:Works to add value for the client, • Decision Making:Operates within formal authority, • Negotiation, Influence and Persuasion, • Commercial Insight:Considers some commercial implications, • Monitors own performance against objectives set by Team LeaderJob Benefits, • Davies Incentive Plan, • 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days), • Simply Health Care Cash Plan, • WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing, • Death In Service – after 1 years’ service, • Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer, • Employee Resource Groups, • Employee Volunteering Programme, • Cycle to Work Scheme*, • Tech Scheme*, • Season Ticket Loan*, • Gym Flex*, • Access to Online Discount Sites, • Discounted Gourmet Society Membership, • Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide, • Discounts at local retail outlets *after successfully completing probation

Private Client Tax Director Birmingham based This is a role for a private client tax leader who wants to build, not inherit. A well-established mid-tier professional services firm is seeking a Private Client Tax Director to play a central role in shaping and growing its private client tax presence in Birmingham. With real backing from the wider business, this position offers the opportunity to develop a market-leading regional offering while building a team aligned to your own vision.The RoleYou will take responsibility for leading and expanding the private client tax proposition in Birmingham, supported by established and highly regarded private client teams in neighbouring offices. While there is an existing client base, a significant and intentional element of the role focuses on business development, relationship-building and raising the firm's profile across the region. Crucially, this role offers the opportunity to grow and shape a team of your own, with autonomy over recruitment, development and long-term structure as the practice evolves.Key Responsibilities • Acting as lead adviser to a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners and trusts, • Advising on income tax, CGT, inheritance tax, trusts, succession and estate planning, • Driving business development activity, including networking, referrals and collaborative initiatives, • Working closely with Partners and Directors across other offices to deliver joined-up private client advice, • Identifying cross-service opportunities and strengthening long-term client relationships, • Building, mentoring and leading a Birmingham-based private client tax team, • Providing technical oversight and strategic direction on complex advisory mattersAbout You, • Extensive experience in private client tax within a professional services environment, • Operating at Director level, or a Senior Manager ready to step into a leadership role with a strong BD focus, • CTA, ACA or equivalent qualification, • Commercial, entrepreneurial mindset with confidence to grow a regional offering, • Strong communicator who enjoys both client engagement and internal collaborationWhy Join?, • A genuine opportunity to build, lead and scale a private client tax practice, • Clear commitment to regional investment rather than maintaining the status quo, • Strong support from established private client teams in other UK locations, • Broad, advisory-led private client work with minimal internal bureaucracy, • Hybrid working embedded as a norm, not a benefitApplyTo apply, please submit your CV for consideration. Alternatively, if you would prefer an initial confidential discussion about the opportunity, you are welcome to get in touch for an informal chat. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.

A well-established college in Birmingham is seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join the senior leadership team on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled finance professional to provide leadership, stability, and strategic direction during a period of transition and development. Reporting directly to the CEO, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations, ensuring robust financial management, regulatory compliance, and the long-term financial sustainability of the college. Key Responsibilities • Provide strategic financial leadership and advice to the Principal, Executive Team, and Governing Board., • Lead the college's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes., • Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, funding, and audit requirements., • Oversee cash flow management, treasury activities, and financial risk management., • Deliver accurate and timely management accounts and financial performance reports., • Support the development and implementation of the college's strategic objectives., • Lead and develop the finance function, ensuring high standards of financial control and governance., • Manage relationships with external auditors, funding bodies, banks, and key stakeholders., • Identify opportunities for efficiencies, cost savings, and income generation., • Support capital projects, funding applications, and business cases where required. Person SpecificationEssential:, • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, or equivalent)., • Significant senior-level financial leadership experience, ideally as a CFO, Finance Director, or Deputy CFO., • Experience within the education, public sector, charity, or not-for-profit environment., • Strong understanding of financial governance, compliance, and risk management., • Proven ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders and boards., • Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills., • Experience managing complex budgets and financial planning processes.Desirable:, • Previous experience within further education, higher education, or the wider education sector., • Knowledge of funding frameworks relevant to colleges., • Experience of leading organisational change or transformation programmes.

Birmingham We're partnering with an established, entrepreneurial supply and distribution business entering an exciting new phase of growth. Following a recent strategic realignment, the business is targeting a 33% increase in revenue over the next five years. They are now looking to appoint a Finance Director, a commercially minded finance leader who will partner closely with the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team to shape strategy, enable growth and build the infrastructure required to scale. The Role Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a highly visible leadership role combining strategic finance, operational improvement and commercial influence. You will act as a key partner to the MD and SLT - providing challenge, insight and risk mitigation whilst enabling decision-making in a business committed to growth. This is a role defined by commercial influence, strategic input and business leadership. Key responsibilities include: • Acting as the MD's primary financial partner, helping shape long-term strategy and business growth, • Supporting the SLT through commercial insight, strategic challenge and effective risk management, • Providing commercial input around supplier arrangements, customer agreements, contracts and profitability, • Leading a business-wide ERP implementation, driving successful adoption across finance, operations, procurement and reporting, • Improving FP&A capability, management insight and dashboard reporting, creating clearer visibility to support decision-making, • Acting as the business lead for AI adoption, identifying practical ways to improve reporting, efficiency and workflow, • Building scalable finance, reporting and governance frameworks to support future growth, • Leading core finance responsibilities including compliance, controls, reporting and team leadership About You You are a fully qualified finance leader with strong post-qualification experience and the credibility to operate at Senior Leadership level. You bring: • Proven experience in a senior finance role within a growth-focused, commercially driven business, • A track record of successfully leading ERP transformation projects, with the ability to drive adoption across the wider business, • Strong commercial judgement across contracts, supplier/customer arrangements and business performance, • A technically curious mindset, excited by the opportunity to leverage technology and AI to drive smarter decisions and greater efficiency, • The confidence to challenge constructively, influence senior stakeholders and facilitate decision-making, • A relationship-led leadership style, able to build credibility, influence and trust without ego or friction Why Join? • Opportunity to join a business with clear growth ambition and a strategy already delivering results, • Genuine influence at board and Senior Leadership Team level, • Ability to shape strategy, not just execute it, • A pivotal role in enabling growth through systems, commercial insight and operational improvement, • Strong people-first culture with a real commitment to leadership development, mentorship and coaching , including at Director level, • A fantastic opportunity for an operationally strong finance leader to take a broader, more strategic seat at the table If you're looking for a Finance Director role where you can genuinely influence strategy, drive meaningful change and help shape the next stage of growth, this is a standout opportunity.

Your new companyHays are delighted to be supporting a manufacturing SME company based in Coleshill to recruit their next Financial Controller. Your new roleThis is an all-round sole charge FC role reporting to the Managing Director and will involve day-to-day control of the finance function including ledgers, financial and management accounts and payroll. The role is also operational, and they will work alongside the leadership team to help drive efficiencies and improvements in day-to-day, including cash flow management, stock analysis and improvements to systems. What you'll need to succeedWe are looking for a fully Qualified Accountant with a background within SME manufacturing or engineering who is looking for a hands-on all-round role. What you'll get in returnThis office-based role will offer a base salary of £75,000-£85,000 depending on experience, good benefits and the chance to help shape and grow the company. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 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

Corporate Tax Director Location: Birmingham Job Type: Full Time | Permanent Salary: Competitive + Leadership Package We're currently supporting a leading accountancy and business advisory firm in Birmingham that is looking to appoint a Corporate Tax Director to strengthen its regional tax leadership team. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced corporate tax professional who enjoys combining strategic advisory work, client relationship management, and team leadership. The role You will manage a substantial corporate client portfolio while working closely with Tax Partners to deliver high-level advisory services. Alongside overseeing regional compliance processes, you'll lead and develop the corporate tax team, ensuring both technical excellence and strong commercial performance. Key responsibilities Manage a portfolio of corporate clients, acting as a trusted strategic adviser Oversee the corporate tax compliance process across the region Support Tax Partners on complex advisory projects Lead, mentor and develop the corporate tax team Conduct appraisals and provide coaching to senior team members Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular contact and meetings Contribute to business development and regional growth initiatives About you CTA / ACA / ACCA / CA qualified (or equivalent) Extensive Corporate Tax or Mixed Tax experience within practice Proven experience operating at Senior Manager / Director level Strong technical expertise with the ability to research complex legislation Confident leading teams and managing senior client relationships Commercially aware with a strategic mindset The package Full-time, permanent position Competitive salary and leadership-level benefits Significant client exposure and regional influence Clear opportunity to shape and grow the corporate tax offering If you're an experienced Corporate Tax leader looking for a Director-level opportunity in Birmingham, apply today for a confidential discussion.

Client Director - Birmingham (Corporate Broking) An opportunity to take ownership of a high-value portfolio of corporate clients in a senior, client-facing role focused on long-term relationships rather than pure new business. You will manage a portfolio of large, complex corporate clients, typically £100m–£800m turnover, acting as the strategic lead across each account. The role involves building senior stakeholder relationships, shaping client programmes and coordinating internal specialists to deliver best-in-class outcomes. Must have: • Proven experience operating as a corporate Account Executive or Account Director within a broker, • Strong track record managing complex, high-value corporate clients, • Ability to engage credibly with senior decision-makers (FD/CEO level), • Capability to take full ownership of a portfolio from day oneThis is not a step-up role - it requires an established corporate operator comfortable with true corporate risk. The role offers a strong platform to perform, with established clients, high-quality accounts and extensive internal support across broking, placement and specialist areas. Targets are realistic and consistently achieved across the team. You’ll benefit from a genuinely flexible working model, a mature and high-performing culture, and a comprehensive package including private medical cover, strong pension provision, life and disability cover, wellbeing support and ongoing professional development.

SF Partners are exclusively working with a well established Manufacturing business to recruit a commercially focused and proactive Finance Business Partner. Reporting into the Finance Director, this is a high-profile role where you will play a key part in driving financial performance, supporting strategic decision-making and ensuring strong financial governance across multiple programmes and engineering projects. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing timely financial insight, challenge and analysis to support both operational and strategic objectives. The Role As Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with the Finance Director, Programme Managers and the engineering leadership team to provide clear financial guidance across project performance, budgeting, forecasting, commercial analysis and governance. Key responsibilities will include: • Partnering with senior finance, technical and programme stakeholders to support decision- making, • Providing regular reporting and analysis on project performance, risks, opportunities and cost drivers, • Monitoring project budgets across multiple programmes, • Supporting financial planning, customer invoicing and commercial analysis, • Taking ownership of the annual budgeting process for the engineering function, • Leading periodic forecasting activities and identifying risks and opportunities, • Preparing and presenting financial insight to senior leadership and board-level stakeholders, • Improving financial processes, reporting tools and data quality, • Supporting financial awareness across non-finance teams The Candidate The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent, with proven experience in a Finance Business Partner or commercial finance role. You will bring strong budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis experience, alongside the ability to build relationships, influence senior stakeholders and present complex financial information clearly to non-financial audiences. Experience within automotive, engineering, manufacturing or technical environments would be highly advantageous, as would previous project accounting experience. This role will be office based with the option of working 1 to 2 days a week from home.

Birmingham £75,000 - £100,000 base + bonus + benefits (dependent on experience)Ref: 10335The FirmOur client is a leading mid-market corporate finance advisory firm with a strong presence throughout the UK and an established international reach. Headquartered in Birmingham, the firm offers integrated financial and strategic advisory solutions, with the corporate finance team specialising in sell-side and buy-side M&A, debt and equity fundraising for owner-managed businesses, private equity-backed companies, and corporates. With a partner-led model and a highly entrepreneurial culture, the team delivers hands-on support across the full deal lifecycle.They have built a strong reputation in their market, advising on both domestic and cross-border transactions and maintaining long-standing relationships with investors, management teams, and intermediaries.The OpportunityDue to continued growth and a strong deal pipeline, the firm is seeking an Associate Director to play a key role in originating and executing transactions, while supporting the development of junior team members and contributing to the firm's ongoing expansion.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced corporate finance professional looking to step into a senior, client-facing role within a high-performing and collaborative environment.Key Responsibilities • Lead and support the execution of M&A transactions from origination to completion, • Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, investors, and intermediaries, • Take a leading role in business development, including pitching and winning new mandates, • Oversee financial modelling, valuation analysis, and preparation of marketing materials, • Manage due diligence processes and coordinate with external advisors, • Mentor and develop junior team members, ensuring high-quality delivery across projects, • Contribute to strategic initiatives and the continued growth of the firm About You • ACA qualified, • 5+ years of experience within corporate finance/investment banking/transaction services, • Strong track record of executing mid-market transactions, • Demonstrable business development capability and commercial awareness, • Excellent financial modelling and valuation skills, • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted client relationships, • Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to thrive in a partner-led, fast-paced environment How to applySo, if you are looking for a fresh and stimulating opportunity that will fully utilise your considerable skills and experience - then look no further. To apply in confidence please submit a fully detailed CV online detailing your current remuneration package quoting job reference 10335.

Halliday Marx have embarked on a Retained Assignment to hire an exceptional Financial Controller to join a highly ambitious and rapidly scaling Manufacturting business. Financial Controller Location: West Bromwich Salary: £85,000–£95,000 (DOE) Looking to join a business at a pivotal stage of growth and transformation? Following a merger the company is expected to treble in size within 2-3 years through both organic growth and strategic acquisition. This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced finance professional ready to take genuine ownership of the day-to-day finance function, with the commercial capability and ambition to grow into a Finance Director as the group scales. The Opportunity Reporting to the Managing Director and working alongside the CFO, the Financial Controller will have full ownership of the operational finance function across the group, overseeing two accounts team members. You will play a key role in ERP optimisation, finance process improvement, reporting improvements, and business integration, in a company where finance is a genuine strategic partner to growth. Key Responsibilities Full ownership of day-to-day finance Accurate and timely monthly management information Cash flow forecasting, working capital management and financial planning Driving ERP consolidation and finance process improvement Leading automation initiatives and identifying opportunities to leverage AI in a modern finance and accounting tech stack Genuine business partnering with operational, engineering and commercial teams Managing and developing finance and accounts staff Supporting the Managing Director with tailored management information Strengthening controls and finance infrastructure as the group scales Manufacturing & Operational Finance A strong manufacturing or engineering background is desirable. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience of WIP reporting and controls, bills of materials, manufacturing costing and margin analysis, sales order flow through ERP systems, inventory and stock reporting, and multi-site operational finance. You will be equally comfortable on the shop floor and in the boardroom and powerful communication skills are highly desirable. The Candidate You are likely an experienced Financial Controller or Finance Manager from a manufacturing or engineering environment, technically strong across reporting, forecasting and controls, and commercially minded. You will be experienced with ERP systems — ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central — and a proven driver of automation and process improvement. Ambition to develop, learn and progress to Finance Director as principal commercial lead within the business is desirable. Location & Working Pattern The role is based in West Bromwich with occasional travel between this and other locations. One to two remote working days per week are available but preference is for a leadership candidate that likes to be surrounded by their team and involved in day to day decisions.

Global Process Owner – P2P • Location - remote with some travel required. T2M Resourcing have been appointed to recruit a Global Process Owner – P2P for a global manufacturing group that generates £multi-billions in revenue with operations in Europe, The Americas and Asia. Opportunities like this dont come round that often! As Global Process Owner P2P you will get the chance to be part of a major program, working with a highly experienced Director of Finance Transformation on a global platform providing an exceptional career enhancing opportunity. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact as the group set out on a global transformation program to drive performance improvement, efficiency and consistency within finance shared services. Reporting to the Finance Director (transformation and shared services) and based in the UK you will play a key role in shaping the future of finance shared services for P2P including the phased transition to SAP Hana. What will you be doing? As ‘Global Process Owner’ for Procure to Pay (P2P) you will play a major part in the design and implementation of a future finance shared services operating model. Your wide-ranging remit will encompass organisation design, process, controls, quality and systems optimisation, creating best practice finance shared services operations that will ensure consistency and robustness throughout the operating companies that span more than 100 countries. • Initially you will undertake a current status review to understand current processes and procedures., • You will then create a future operating model plan, leveraging technology / automation opportunities and driving quality operating practices and processes that are fit for purpose, scalable and compliant at group and local level., • Working with your stakeholder groups you will then oversee the implementation of the operating model across Europe, the America’s and Asia., • The foundation of the operating model will be based on SAP ECC 6 transitioning to SAP HANA., • Working with your stakeholder teams you will inspire a ‘continuous improvement’ culture, encouraging collaborative working to achieve everything from ‘quick wins’ to big picture strategic objectives. What are we looking for? To be successful as Global Process Owner P2P, we seek the following skills, experience and attributes: • Proven subject matter experience in P2P gained within an international business., • Finance Shared Services expertise – we will consider captive / in-house or outsourced service delivery. Manufacturing sector experience would by highly advantageous., • Ideally a qualified accountant or a highly experienced finance shared services professional., • Strong business transformation skills encompassing people, processes and systems, • SAP ECC experience is essential., • Excellent planning, organisation and planning skills., • Great communication and presentation skills (across all levels) with the ability to inspire and influence., • Willing to travel as necessary, particularly in the UK, and occasionally globally. What’s in it for you? As well as gaining rich experience and the satisfaction from making a real impact you will receive a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package. This role will be a predominately remote working with some travel required, allowing you to work from home as well as being actively out in the business in the UK, and internationally. • Competitive Salary circa £80,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance & Benefits Package *Please note that these are permanent vacancies. We look forward to receiving applications from candidates who meet the criteria. Candidates MUST be based in the UK and eligible to work in the UK on a permanent full-time basis. Due to high to the high volume of applications we are receiving we are unable to respond to each candidate personally. If you have not heard from us within 10 days unfortunately your application will not have been successful.

Tax Investigations Director Location: Birmingham (Remote working)Salary: £110,000 - £140,000 + Bonus + Benefits About the Role I am currently partnering with a highly respected independent accountancy and business advisory firm that is looking to appoint a Tax Investigations Director to join its growing Tax Disputes & Investigations team. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced tax investigations professional to take on a leadership role within an established and ambitious practice. The successful candidate will work closely with Partners and senior stakeholders, leading complex tax controversy matters while helping drive the continued growth and success of the investigations offering. The firm acts for a diverse client base including owner-managed businesses, high-net-worth individuals, family offices, entrepreneurs and corporate clients, providing expert advice on complex HMRC enquiries, disclosures and disputes. The Opportunity As Tax Investigations Director, you will lead a broad portfolio of contentious tax matters, acting as a trusted adviser to clients facing HMRC scrutiny. You will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the team, developing client relationships and identifying opportunities to expand the practice. This position offers significant autonomy, direct Partner exposure and a genuine platform to build your profile within the tax investigations market. Key Responsibilities Leading complex HMRC enquiries, investigations and tax dispute assignments. Advising clients on COP8 and COP9 investigations, voluntary disclosures and settlements. Managing high-value and sensitive tax controversy matters from inception through to resolution. Acting as the lead contact for clients, HMRC and professional advisers. Providing strategic advice on tax risk management and dispute resolution. Building and developing long-term client relationships. Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to revenue growth. Working closely with Partners to further develop the Tax Investigations offering. Leading, mentoring and developing Managers and Senior Managers within the team. Representing the firm externally and enhancing its profile within the market. Candidate RequirementsEssential CTA, ACA, ACCA and/or ATT qualified. Significant experience within Tax Investigations, Tax Disputes, Tax Controversy or HMRC Enquiries. Strong technical knowledge of UK tax legislation and HMRC procedures. Proven experience managing complex and high-profile investigations. Excellent stakeholder management and client relationship skills. Demonstrable leadership experience within a professional services environment. Desirable Experience managing COP8 and COP9 investigations. Strong business development and client-winning capabilities. Existing professional network within the tax market. Previous experience operating at Director, Associate Director or Senior Manager level within an accountancy practice or specialist tax advisory firm. What's on Offer £110,000 - £140,000 base salary. Performance-related bonus. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Direct access to Partners and senior leadership. Significant autonomy and influence within a growing specialist practice. High-quality, complex and rewarding client work. Clear progression opportunities. Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment. Apply If you are an experienced Tax Investigations professional seeking a Director-level opportunity with genuine influence, autonomy and progression potential, I would be delighted to discuss this opportunity with you in confidence.

Finance Director Birmingham Up to £120,000 + Benefits KC Group are partnering with a PE-backed SME business in Birmingham to recruit an experienced and commercially focused Finance Director. This is a key appointment for the business and an excellent opportunity for a high-calibre finance professional to join an ambitious organisation during an exciting phase of growth and transformation. Working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team, the Finance Director will play a pivotal role in driving business performance, supporting strategic decision-making, and helping deliver the company’s long-term growth objectives. Key Responsibilities • Lead and develop the finance function, ensuring robust financial controls and reporting processes, • Provide commercial and strategic support to the CEO and wider leadership team, • Deliver insightful management information and analysis to support business performance, • Drive budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management processes, • Support operational improvements and business efficiencies across the organisation, • Manage relationships with external stakeholders including banks, auditors, and investors, • Play a key role in future growth initiatives, acquisitions, and value creation projects, • Prepare board-level reporting and support PE investor requirements Candidate Profile, • Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA), • Proven experience operating at Finance Director or senior financial leadership level, • Strong SME experience within a fast-paced and evolving environment, • Commercially astute with the ability to influence senior stakeholders, • Hands-on approach with the ability to operate strategically and operationally, • Previous PE-backed or investor-led experience would be highly advantageous, • Strong leadership and team management capability

Adapro Talent Partners are delighted to be supporting a growing Birmingham based organisation with their recruitment of a Financial Accountant to cover a period of Maternity Leave, on an initial 9 month Fixed Term Contract. Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Accountant is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with UK financial regulations and standards and running the month end close process. Key Responsibilities will include: • Preparing monthly financial statements in accordance with IFRS., • Maintaining and reconciling the general ledger and subsidiary accounts., • Ensuring the accuracy of all financial reporting and that company cashflow is being managed efficiently and effectively., • Reviewing and supporting on payroll submissions and pension submission completion. Complete variance analysis against budget/forecast and prior year., • Supporting the Year End Audit, ensuring all data and monthly processes have been undertaken to ensure the audit is completed to time, with minimal disruption to the business and with as few exceptions/queries raised as possible., • Ensuring all Month and Year End tasks and associated reporting are completed by the Finance team correctly, within specified timescales (e.g. within 5 days)., • Providing up to date management information for the Monthly Financial Reviews; investigate variances and identifying areas for commercial improvement., • Supporting the preparation and submission of all Statutory Accounts., • Ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations, including preparation of VAT, PAYE, and Corporation Tax returns. Ensuring payments are made on time., • Supporting implementation and improvement of internal financial controls and accounting systems., • Staying up to date with changes in financial regulations and legislation., • Assisting with additional projects where required, as directed by the Finance Director or the Group Chief Finance Officer. The successful Candidate will be a Professionally Qualified individual with exceptional financial accounting experience including VAT and Tax matters and a strong understanding of UK accounting principles and regulatory frameworks. They will possess effective communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders, excellent analytical experience, and genuine commercial acumen, with a strong focus on profitability. Our Client will be looking to interview on 17th and 18th June, with a start in July in order to take a thorough handover before the current incumbent exits to begin their Maternity Leave. This role requires 5 days per week onsite at the Birmingham Head Office The salary on offer is £60,000 Pro-Rata for 9 Months plus a £5,000 Completion Bonus

Senior Tax Investigations Manager Location: BirminghamSalary: £80,000 - £100,000 + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits About the Role A leading Top 10 Accountancy Firm is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Tax Investigations Manager to join its growing Tax Disputes & Investigations team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for an established tax investigations professional to take a leading role in managing complex HMRC enquiries, disclosures, COP8/COP9 cases and tax disputes. Working closely with Partners and Directors, you will advise a diverse client portfolio ranging from owner-managed businesses and high-net-worth individuals to large corporates and international groups. The role offers significant autonomy, strong progression prospects and the opportunity to become a key figure within a highly respected tax practice. Key Responsibilities • Leading a portfolio of complex tax investigations and dispute resolution cases., • Managing HMRC enquiries, disclosures, compliance checks and settlement negotiations., • Acting as a trusted adviser to clients on tax risk and controversy matters., • Supporting clients through COP8 and COP9 investigations., • Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders., • Managing and reviewing the work of Managers and junior team members., • Supporting business development activities and identifying new opportunities., • Working closely with Partners on high-profile and technically challenging assignments.Requirements, • CTA qualified (preferred) and/or ACA, ACCA or ATT qualified., • Significant experience within Tax Investigations, Tax Disputes, Tax Controversy or HMRC Enquiries., • Strong technical knowledge of UK tax legislation and HMRC processes., • Proven ability to manage complex cases and client relationships., • Experience leading teams and developing junior staff., • Commercially minded with strong business development capabilities., • Previous experience within a Top 20, Top 10, Big 4 or specialist tax advisory firm.What's on Offer, • £80,000 - £100,000 base salary., • Annual performance bonus., • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements., • Private medical insurance., • Enhanced pension contribution., • Clear route to Director level., • High-quality, complex client work., • A collaborative and supportive leadership team., • Ongoing technical and leadership development.Apply If you are an experienced Tax Investigations professional seeking a Senior Tax Investigations Manager position within a leading Top 10 firm, this represents an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career while working on some of the most challenging and rewarding tax dispute matters in the market.

? Shape the Future of Complex Injury Law at Keoghs We’re looking for an ambitious and inspiring Senior Associate / Lead Lawyer to join our Complex Injury team in Birmingham. This is a standout opportunity to step into a leadership role where you will lead, develop and grow a high-performing team, while handling a stimulating caseload of high-value claims. At Keoghs, you’ll be empowered to build your reputation, strengthen client relationships, and play a key role in developing both the team and our wider business. What You’ll Be Doing As Lead Lawyer, you’ll combine technical excellence with people leadership and client development, making a real impact across the firm. Your key responsibilities will include: • Leading, motivating and developing a team of complex injury lawyers (2 direct reports initially, with scope to grow), • Managing a caseload of complex injury claims, primarily RTA with some EL/PL exposure, • Handling large loss cases (250thousand – 1M+), supported by a Technical Director, • Advising clients on indemnity, liability, quantum and claims strategy, • Building and strengthening relationships with key insurance clients and senior claims handlers, • Developing your profile and supporting business development and client growth, • Delivering training internally and to clients, • Attending court hearings, trials and settlement conferences, • Driving team performance through objective setting, regular reviews, and development plans, • Supporting recruitment and team expansion as the function grows, • Ensuring compliance with SRA regulations and firm processesWhat we're looking for ?? Technical Expertise: • Qualified Solicitor with strong Defendant RTA experience, • Proven track record handling high-value complex injury claims, • Experience managing cases 250thousand – 1M+, • Confident in advocacy ?? Leadership Capability: • Proven ability to lead, inspire and develop a team, • Strong communicator, able to deliver feedback and support performance effectively, • Passionate about people development, wellbeing and engagement, • Skilled at delegation and workload management ?? Core Skills: • Confident, proactive and driven, • Excellent communication and client relationship skills, • Strong analytical and decision-making abilities, • Commercially aware with business development acumen, • Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines ?? Why Join Keoghs? This is more than just a legal role – it’s a chance to shape a team, build client relationships and develop your leadership career in a firm that values innovation and collaboration. You’ll be joining a business that is committed to your growth, success and long-term career development. ? Ready to Lead? If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact in a high-performing, forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you. Job Benefits • Davies Incentive Plan, • 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days), • Private Medical Insurance ( Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining., • Simply Health Care Cash Plan, • WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing, • Death in Service, • Critical Illness Cover, • PHI/Income Protection ( Private health insurance), • Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer, • Cycle to Work Scheme*, • Tech Scheme*, • Season Ticket Loan*, • Gym Flex*, • Access to Online Discount Sites, • Discounted Gourmet Society Membership, • Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide, • Discounts at local retail outlets *after successfully completing probation

Job Title: Private Client Tax Associate Director Location: Birmingham - hybrid working model Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 (DOE) + benefits package The Role: As an Associate Director within the Private Client Tax team, you will take a strategic and commercial approach to managing and developing client relationships and leading exciting and varied advisory projects. You will ensure a high-quality service to a range of clients whilst managing a team, inclusive of reviewing work, providing training and development in conjunction with their Talent Development Team, workforce planning, and maintaining a positive and inclusive culture, in line with the firm values. You will work with the partner and other colleagues on a variety of planning projects and technical assignments and be involved in business development opportunities. A typical day-to-day would look like: • Actively maintaining existing client relationships, whilst acting as the first contact for potential and new clients; generating and converting work with the support of Directors and Partners., • Leading advisory and technical projects., • Collaborating with partners to help develop new business within the team and build on existing relationships., • Playing an active role in developing the junior members of the team., • Building relationships with all other departments to ensure all potential client needs are identified and serviced., • Briefing junior staff on the client's business and the pre-assignment instructions; supervising and controlling the completion of work; and undertaking 'on the job' training where necessary. Person Specification: • CTA and/or ACA qualified, or suitably qualified-by-experience., • Strong understanding and practical experience of the tax issues relating to a range of private clients., • Proven experience in client handling and project management., • Ability to lead advisory projects resulting in high quality reports within budget., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Experience managing a portfolio of personal tax compliance and advisory projects whilst being confident at developing and maintaining relationships internally and externally., • An interest in mentoring and developing junior members of staff. Benefits can include: • 27 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days)., • Financial tools, • Electric car scheme, • Access to a virtual GP., • Individual healthcare cover, • Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by the inhouse Talent Development team.

Step Into a Leadership Role in Private Client Advisory Empower entrepreneurs, guide high-net-worth individuals Your new company This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking accountancy and advisory firm that partners with the UK’s most dynamic and fast-growing businesses. With a strong reputation for supporting entrepreneurial ventures and private clients, the firm offers a collaborative culture, global reach, and a commitment to helping clients-and colleagues-thrive in a changing world. Your new role As an Associate Director or Director within the Private Client Services team, you’ll take the lead in managing a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, families, and their associated structures. You’ll provide strategic tax advice, oversee compliance, and build long-term relationships that position you as a trusted advisor. Your role will also involve mentoring junior team members, identifying new business opportunities, and contributing to the continued growth of the practice. Key responsibilities include: • Managing complex client portfolios and delivering tailored tax solutions, • Advising on succession planning, restructuring, and wealth preservation, • Overseeing billing, WIP, and client onboarding processes, • Building strong relationships with clients and intermediaries, • Leading projects and supporting the development of junior colleagues, • Ensuring compliance with quality and risk management standards What you'll need to succeed We’re looking for someone who brings both technical expertise and a people-first mindset. You’ll need: • CTA and/or ACA qualification (or equivalent), • Strong experience advising high-net-worth individuals and their families, • A deep understanding of UK tax legislation and wealth structures, • Proven ability to manage client relationships and spot growth opportunities, • Confidence in networking and representing the firm in the market, • Leadership skills with a passion for mentoring and developing others What you'll get in return This role offers more than just a title-it’s a platform for long-term growth. You’ll benefit from: • Flexible, agile working arrangements, • Direct access to senior leadership and a clear career path, • A supportive, inclusive culture that values individuality, • Modern collaboration spaces and continuous learning opportunities, • Recognition for your contributions and the freedom to shape your future What you need to do now If you’re ready to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact in private client advisory, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join a team where your expertise will be valued, your ideas welcomed, and your career ambitions supported.#4722768

Commercial Solicitor / Legal Director – Birmingham – Up to £95,000 + Benefits A leading Legal 500 national law firm with a strong UK reputation is looking for a Commercial Solicitor / Legal Director to join its highly regarded Birmingham team. You will work with an exciting client base across media, sport, entertainment, retail and technology sectors, advising on complex commercial, IP and data-related matters within a dynamic and growth-focused practice. This Commercial Solicitor / Legal Director role in Birmingham offers genuine scope to take on a leadership position, working closely with partners while developing your own client relationships and practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Solicitor / Legal Director in Birmingham to progress toward Partnership within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment. The Role: • Advise on a broad range of commercial contracts across multiple sectors, • Draft and negotiate IT, software licensing, SaaS and systems integration agreements, • Provide support on intellectual property matters including licensing and portfolio management, • Advise on data protection and privacy issues including UK GDPR compliance, • Support clients on regulatory and compliance matters, • Manage transactions and client relationships with a high degree of autonomy, • Mentor and supervise junior lawyers within the team, • Contribute to business development and growth of the Birmingham practice The Candidate: • Qualified Solicitor with strong experience in commercial law, • Currently operating at Senior Associate, Legal Director or equivalent level, • Experience across commercial contracts, IT, IP and data protection matters, • Confident leading matters and managing client relationships independently, • Strong business development capability or interest in building a client base, • Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers, • Commercially minded with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach, • Clear ambition to progress to Partnership The Benefits and How to Apply • Competitive salary up to £95,000 depending on experience, • Performance-related bonus, • Hybrid and flexible working, • Generous annual leave plus bank holidays, • Company pension, • Private medical and travel insurance, • Structured leadership development and progression support, • Opportunity to step into a clear pathway to Partnership in Birmingham Apply in the strictest of confidence Dominika Holda, Recruitment Consultant (Commercial & IP) Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07376 640 525 E-mail: dominika.holda@williamjamesrecruitment.com WILLIAM JAMES RECRUITMENT William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients, including a range of legal 500 firms.

Corporate and International Tax Associate Director based in Birmingham Your new company A global professional services network, known for delivering audit, tax, and advisory solutions with a strong emphasis on sustainability, innovation, and inclusivity. The culture is diverse, collaborative, and empowering-encouraging individuals to take ownership of their careers and contribute meaningfully. Your new role As a member of the Corporate Tax Advisory practice you will be working with large, listed, and international clients. The role involves delivering strategic tax advice, driving innovation through technology and process improvement, and mentoring junior team members. You’ll also collaborate across service lines and manage a portfolio of client engagements. What you'll need to succeed • ACA or CTA qualification (or equivalent experience), • Strong background in corporate tax advisory for large and international groups, • Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver strategic advice, • Experience winning new business and building long-term partnerships, • Collaborative approach with cross-functional project experience, • Excellent communication and multitasking skills, • Passion for developing others through coaching and leadership, • Flexible working arrangements are available. What you'll get in return • A global platform with a forward-thinking, inclusive culture, • Opportunities to lead, innovate, and grow professionally, • Support to make a personal impact and reach your full potential, • A workplace that values individuality, teamwork, and bold ideas What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4674947

Senior Corporate Tax opportunity with clear progression to Partner, based in Birmingham. Your new company This is a forward-thinking, multi-office accountancy practice with a strong reputation for delivering expert tax advice to large owner-managed businesses. With a growing client base and a dynamic leadership team, the firm is expanding its Corporate Tax offering and investing in both talent and infrastructure. The Birmingham office is rapidly expanding, and tax is playing a huge part in this growth. Your new role You will join a high-performing Corporate Tax team that operates across the firm, supporting clients with turnovers typically above the audit threshold. The team is known for its technical excellence and collaborative culture, and includes a Corporate Tax Partner, Managers and Seniors, and a cohort of trainees.This is a senior leadership role with flexibility depending on your experience and career goals. You could join as a Senior Manager, Director, or new Partner, with a clear path to equity for the right candidate. Your responsibilities will include: • Leading complex corporate tax advisory projects for large owner-managed businesses, • High level oversight of corporate tax compliance work, • Providing strategic input into the growth of the tax practice, • Mentoring and developing junior team members, • Optionally engaging in business development and client acquisition, if aligned with your interests The firm is open to candidates with either a focus towards complex technical delivery or a combined role with a business development element, depending on your strengths and aspirations. What you'll need to succeed To thrive in this role, you will need: • CTA qualification (or equivalent), • Significant experience in corporate tax advisory and compliance, • Proven ability to manage complex tax matters for large businesses, • Strong communication and leadership skills, • A collaborative mindset and desire to contribute to team development Experience in business development or practice growth is advantageous but not essential. What you'll get in return You’ll be joining a firm that values its people and offers a supportive, flexible working environment. The benefits package includes: • Competitive salary based on experience and level (Senior Manager to Junior Partner), • Generous holiday allowance, • Enhanced maternity package, including additional pay and childcare support, • Flexible working arrangements, • Support for professional development and qualifications, • Clear progression pathways and recognition for performance, • Modern, spacious offices to support expansion This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior tax leadership role with real influence and long-term career potential. What you need to do now If you’re ready to take the next step in your corporate tax career, apply now or contact Hays for a confidential discussion.#4734363

Job Specification: Relationship Director – Real Estate Finance Role Overview Position: Relationship Director – Real Estate Finance Location: Midlands (Flexible / Hybrid with regular travel across East & West Midlands) Purpose: To drive business growth by originating and structuring senior debt solutions for property developers, investors, and SME businesses across the Midlands. You will manage the origination for high-value customers, structuring facilities for residential development, commercial investment, and mixed-use projects. Key Responsibilities 1. Origination & Business Development Proactively originate new real estate lending opportunities (typically debt sizes ranging from £1m to £15m+). Build and maintain a robust network of professional introducers, including property brokers, corporate finance advisors, accountants, and solicitors across the Midlands. Act as the face of the bank/lender within the local property community, attending networking events and industry forums. 1. Deal Structuring & Credit Execution Assess the viability of new lending propositions, analyzing borrower profiles, asset quality, development appraisals, and cash flow forecasts. Structure bespoke debt facilities (including development finance, bridge loans, and investment mortgages) that balance commercial agility with risk appetite. Write detailed, high-quality credit proposals and present complex deals confidently to the Credit Committee. Candidate Profile & Experience Essential Experience Midlands Market Knowledge: A proven track record of operating within the Midlands property market, with an active, existing network of local brokers, developers, and investors. Real Estate Debt Expertise: Extensive experience in corporate banking, specialist lending, or alternative finance, with deep technical knowledge of Development Finance (monitoring gross development value, build costs, and contingency) and Investment Finance (analyzing interest cover ratios and loan-to-value). Credit Analysis: Strong financial acumen with the ability to interrogate financial statements, complex corporate structures, and independent valuation reports. Key Skills & Attributes Commercial Drive: Highly self-motivated with a track record of hitting and exceeding annual origination targets. Negotiation & Influence: Strong communication skills, capable of managing complex relationships and aligning client expectations with risk parameters. Collaboration: Ability to work seamlessly with internal teams, including Risk, Legal, Valuers, and Monitoring Surveyors, to ensure smooth deal execution.

We are recruiting a Legal Counsel (M&A) for a large software group, which is a division of a huge international listed software group. The business is part of a global organisation that acquires, manages and builds software companies in various markets. We are looking for an entrepreneurial individual who will join the UK & Ireland M&A team as the UK&I Corporate M&A Legal Counsel in order to oversee the legal aspects of M&A transactions and businesses in the United Kingdom and Ireland as well as in selected international vertical markets. You will: • Be part of a multidisciplinary M&A team to support the company's M&A agenda and secure their dynamic growth, • Serve as the project leader for the legal matters, working closely with the international M&A team and local M&A Managers to pursue acquisitions in the UK and Ireland, • Manage the entire lifecycle of M&A transactions and be responsible for all legal aspects. This includes, but is not limited to, performing legal due diligence, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, drafting, and commenting on transaction documents, leading negotiations until signing and closing, managing post-closing matters related to a transaction as well as handling integration aspects, • Provide legal advice and guidance to the management team and M&A team regarding M&A-related matters, including deal structures, legal risks, and regulatory requirements., • Be the first point of contact for legal matters of the business units in the UK. This could entail reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, supporting with legal advice for different internal projects or advising on disputes, • Report to the Head of Legal based in Europe while being part of a legal team with colleagues across Europe, whose support and know-how you can rely on About you We are looking for a pragmatic, commercial deal lawyer who enjoys being part of a high performing team and understands what it takes to execute transactions end to end. Not just identifying risks but helping the business solve for them and keep momentum. You’ll be comfortable balancing downside protection with the reality of doing deals in competitive processes and you’ll bring the judgement to know when to push when to simplify and when to escalate. This role is based in the company's Birmingham office, with an expectation of being in the office three days per week to work closely with the UK M&A team and wider stakeholders. The mindset • A genuine team player who builds trust quickly and enjoys working shoulder to shoulder with M&A, finance, tax, HR and operational stakeholders, • Commercially minded and able to translate legal complexity into clear options aligned to value speed and risk appetite, • A deal doer attitude that is proactive hands on and energised by getting to signing and closing without cutting corners, • Comfortable operating in a fast-moving international environment and staying calm under pressure Your experience • Proven track record of running M&A transactions independently or as clear lead on the legal workstream from diligence through to negotiation signing and completion, • Experience in software or technology preferred but is not a must, • Able to support business units on key commercial agreements where needed What success looks like in this role • You will help build a repeatable scalable acquisition capability with templates playbooks and a predictable process that improves with every deal, • You will be the legal partner the M&A team relies on to move quickly and safely identifying risks early proposing mitigations and enabling informed commercial decisions, • You will raise the bar on execution quality while remaining outcome focused and pragmatic Proposition • Competitive salary, • A diverse, broad, and independent corporate legal role which you can shape and develop further, • An international group with a very ambitious and continuous growth strategy, • Attractive employment package, • Pleasant and informal working atmosphere with a diverse, fun, and cross-cultural team from every corner of Europe Next steps If you are interested in discussing this role, please get in touch with me, Mila Read, Director of Found Legal. I am a specialist recruiter for in-house legal roles in technology companies. If this opportunity sounds like a good fit, I would encourage you to get in touch as soon as possible, as the client will be starting the interviews shortly. If your CV is not quite ready, please feel free to reach out for a confidential chat and we can deal with the CV later if the opportunity feels like the right fit. This role is a rare in-house opportunity for someone with Corporate M&A experience that will allow you to grow and broaden your skills and capabilities in a great industry with a great bunch of people as colleagues.

Company Secretary -Standalone role -Professional Services -Full time or Part time opportunity -3 days/week in Birmingham office Main Duties and Responsibilities • Lead, manage, mentor and develop the CoSec team and take responsibility for strategic planning and the team's growth in the short, medium and long-term., • Oversee allocation of work to ensure a cost effective and efficient service, assigning matters based on complexity and expertise required., • Foster a collaborative, supportive and client-focused culture within the team; with relevant training being secured., • Embrace the use of technology in the future plans for the team. Identify opportunities to expand service lines, improve efficiency and adopt legal technology to streamline delivery., • Act as senior point of contact for key clients, overseeing service delivery and managing expectations and securing opportunities for the team and the firm., • Support partners on business development opportunities and pitches., • Provide expert advice and assistance of governance matters such as director duties, managing conflicts of interest; the impact of the ECCTA; amendments to governance policies; delegation frameworks and reporting requirements., • Work closely with internal legal teams Key Skills and Experience Essential • Significant experience in a senior company secretarial or governance leadership role, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment., • Deep technical knowledge of the Companies Act 2006, statutory compliance requirements and UK corporate governance frameworks., • Demonstrable experience of:, • managing complex governance matters such as advising on director conflicts and board meetings; drafting or updating Policies and governance frameworks; and, • advising on more complicated company secretarial matters such as complex PSC enquiries; or the interpretation of poorly drafted articles of association; or reconstructing statutory registers; or drafting intra group agreements (and advising on the issues that can arise with regard to the same)., • Experience supervising a team and allocating work effectively., • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to advise senior stakeholders., • High level of accuracy, attention to detail and organisational capability, • Commercial acumen. Experience of issuing fee proposals and work scopes that secure an appropriate return for the team. Managing the team's financial performance more generally and using technology to help and streamline (ie the issue of invoices; managing wip; ensuring that outstanding invoices are settled)

Creative Client Lead Birmingham/Manchester Hybrid with travel £competitive This global design consultancy are looking for a Creative Client Lead to play a key role within their global in-house creative agency. Working closely with their wide array of clients, you have been a senior creative who is a strategic thinker and enjoys engaging directly with clients, spotting opportunities and pitching for projects of work and enjoy building relationships with senior stakeholders and external clients. This role is working as part of their growth team within this internal agency that consists of brand design, UI/UX, motion, development, 3D and Immersive tech teams. Based from either their central Birmingham or Manchester offices on a hybrid basis – with some travel – both to their offices across the UK, but also to their global offices in Canada, Dubai, India and Australia – 4 to 5 times per year. About the company Our client is a global design consultancy, offering creative design and innovation services to internal and external clients on a national and global level. They work with high profile organisations in the transport, defence, energy, and engineering sectors and work collaboratively in helping their clients achieve their ambitions, leading world class creative projects. At the heart of the business sits their thriving in-house creative agency team, a highly talented and multidisciplinary team of 85 people across the UK and globally, providing expertise in graphic design, UX, UI design, digital development, 3D visualisation, motion, and immersive media. They offer a great path for progression with bespoke personal development plans – they like to reward their staff for excellence and innovation and create a culture that is truly progressive and collaborative. About the role As Creative Client Lead, you will be proactive in bringing ideas on how projects and the overall business can run more effectively, challenging creativity, processes and strategies and overall improving the quality and delivery of projects. Their Creative Client Leads and Account Managers connect their design services with both internal and external clients, working with their clients to make sense of complex ideas, transforming them into compelling stories and clear visuals that unlock new opportunities and drive growth for the design team. When working with clients and taking a brief, you will be able to shape and expand the brief and explain to the client about the various possible creative solutions that could deliver against their brief, challenging the clients’ thinking and working alongside digital teams to deliver innovative multi-discipline solutions. You will play an important supporting role within their Growth & Delivery teams. You will help open doors to new opportunities, helping to demonstrate the value the design team brings to projects and challenges across the business and their external clients. This role isn’t hands on creatively, although they are looking for someone who has been a creative lead or creative director and knows what great design and creativity looks like, but has now taken the next step in engaging more with client development and growth and pitching for work. You will meet directly with clients to convey their creative design and innovative solutions and be able to take clients on a journey of what is possible and you will use your creative experience to guide the client and broaden their mind of what can be achieved, spotting opportunities for growth and development. You will be able to identify and develop new areas for growth aligned with the design teams’ strategic plans, working closely with cross-functional teams to then deliver on those creative projects. Success in the role requires clear and confident communication and the ability to connect ideas, workflows, and teams across global locations. You should feel comfortable leading discussions, presenting ideas, and inspiring others. This role suits someone who thrives on connection - sparking conversations, expanding networks, and embracing frequent travel across the UK and internationally to unlock new opportunities. Their creative projects are diverse, you may be leading the creative on an event, supporting the definition of a new customer experience, or having design input into a multi-discipline project from a branding perspective. Please note that the role also involves quoting and scoping of the project and brief, working closely alongside account managers and project managers to aid the successful delivery of the projects. About you You have experience working in a creative environment, with a broad understanding of creative disciplines and have collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams, either in-house or agency and ideally across multiple offices or perhaps globally. You are a confident communicator, with experience of pitching to clients both in person and virtually with a strong focus on storytelling. You can think on your feet and work with the team to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling stories and visuals for clients and internal teams. You have led a team of creatives and enjoy inspiring a team and getting the best out of them, leading by example. You are commercially driven and are able to be instrumental in the planning, scheduling/scoping and budgeting of projects. You enjoy building client relationships and have a work winning mentality. You enjoy collaborating with wider teams, are proactive in your approach and curious about new technologies or new ways of delivering creative projects. You are calm under pressure and are comfortable working in a fast paced environment and across multiple projects. You are able to travel to different offices – frequently within the UK and occasional international travel - around 4 or 5 times a year and is planned well in advance. Being a globally led company, their benefits list is extensive with 25 days holidays plus the option to buy or sell additional leave and a contributory pension scheme where the company will pay up to 10% employer contribution if you contribute 5% - along with many other benefits. Please note, our client is committed to inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all persons, including those with a disability or long-term health condition, who meet the requirements of the job role