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Role: Property Litigation Solicitor | 3years+ PQE | Salary upto £80k p.a., DOE | Nationwide opportunities \n\n Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Property Litigation Solicitors for highly sought permanent positon. \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 Litigation Department background: \n\n Our client’s Litigation department assist with a wide range of challenging and complex property dispute matters. Their team advise a broad range of clients including institutional landlords, developers and private individuals. The specialist practitioners understand the complexities of both commercial and residential disputes from all perspectives and ensure that the advice given is tailored to the specific needs of their clients. \n\n Our client has expertise in the following areas: \n\n\n\t • Landlords and tenant disputes\n\t, • Dilapidations\n\t, • Property Disrepair\n\t, • Party Wall and Boundary Disputes\n\t, • Professional Negligence\n\t, • Right of Way disputes\n\t, • Construction Disputes\n\t, • Ownership of Property Disputes\n\n\n Main Responsibilities of the Role: \n\n\n\t • Report directly to Department Director\n\t, • Professional proactive approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs\n\t, • Responsible for all aspects of Litigation work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n\t, • Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n\t, • Key tasks include:\n\t\n\t\t, • Boundary disputes– resolving disagreements between neighbours about property lines.\n\t\t, • Landlord and tenant issues– dealing with rent arrears, lease breaches, eviction proceedings, and lease renewals.\n\t\t, • Rights of way and easements– advising on access rights and usage of land.\n\t\t, • Nuisance and trespass claims– acting where someone’s use of their property interferes with another’s.\n\t\t, • Disputes over property ownership– handling cases like co-ownership disagreements or claims under trusts.\n\t\t, • Development issues– disputes related to property development, including restrictive covenants and planning.\n\t\t, • Disrepair– acting for landlord and tenant\n\t\t, • Mortgage Repossessions\n\t\t, • Commercial property matters- lease related matters - dilapidations, arrears of rents , lease forfeiture\n\t\n\t\n\t, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n\t, • Dealing with correspondence\n\t, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures\n\t, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n\t, • Ensuring compliance with file management.\n\n\n Key Skills Required: \n\n\n\t • Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying\n\t, • Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges\n\t, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities\n\t, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n\t, • Excellent analytical and organizational skills\n\t, • Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment\n\t, • Working knowledge of the publicly funded Litigation work and have the ability to service privately funded cases\n\t, • Have extensive experience in dealing with Probate Litigation 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 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 About Gemini Recruitment: \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 recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. \n\n If this 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.

Permanent Opportunity | Leeds | Hybrid Working | Manufacturing IndustryThis is a hands-on FP&A role with no direct reports, offering full ownership and close business partnering. It is ideally suited to an FP&A professional who enjoys working closely with the detail and driving value through insight and analysis. Your new company You will be joining a well-established and growing manufacturing business that is currently undergoing a significant phase of investment, transformation, and expansion. This growth has created a newly defined opportunity within the finance team for a high calibre FP&A professional to play a key role in shaping the function and supporting the wider business. Your new role Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this position will sit at the heart of the finance function, providing high-quality insight and partnering closely with stakeholders across the business. You will take ownership of core FP&A activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, while delivering clear and actionable insights to support operational and strategic decision-making. Key responsibilities include: • Producing robust financial reporting, including variance analysis and performance tracking, • Supporting and enhancing the monthly reporting cycle and board-level outputs, • Delivering meaningful KPIs and commercial insights across key areas of the business, • Working closely with operational teams to provide effective business partnering, • Supporting pricing, margin and cost improvement initiatives, particularly across production, • Gaining a strong understanding of stock, WIP, and end-to-end production processes, • Driving improvements in ERP reporting, data quality, and automation, • Contributing to the development of best-in-class reporting and analytics capability, • Supporting ongoing systems development and continuous improvement initiatives, • Assisting with strategic activity, including integration projects and business growth initiatives This is a highly visible role offering strong stakeholder interaction and the opportunity to influence key business decisions. What you'll need to succeed This is a fast-paced, hands-on FP&A role suited to someone who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys being fully immersed in the detail. • A professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience, • Proven experience within a manufacturing environment, with a strong understanding of products, production processes, and operational cost drivers, • Experience analysing margins, costing, and manufacturing performance, • Strong FP&A capability across planning, forecasting, and financial modelling, • Confidence in stakeholder engagement and business partnering across the business, • Experience working with ERP systems and enhancing reporting capabilities, • A proactive, commercially focused mindset with the ability to drive value and continuous improvements, • Experience using Power BI (or similar tools) to develop dashboards and deliver clear, actionable business insights What you'll get in return • Salary of £60,000 - £65,000, • Hybrid working (3 days in the office), • A genuine opportunity to shape and make the role your own, • The chance to be highly influential in business decision-making, • Exposure to a growing organisation during a period of investment and change, • The opportunity to support the development of systems, reporting, and processes 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. 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

Permanent Opportunity | Leeds | Hybrid Working | Manufacturing Industry This is a hands-on FP&A role with no direct reports, offering full ownership and close business partnering. It is ideally suited to an FP&A professional who enjoys working closely with the detail and driving value through insight and analysis. Your new companyYou will be joining a well-established and growing manufacturing business that is currently undergoing a significant phase of investment, transformation, and expansion. This growth has created a newly defined opportunity within the finance team for a high calibre FP&A professional to play a key role in shaping the function and supporting the wider business. Your new role Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this position will sit at the heart of the finance function, providing high-quality insight and partnering closely with stakeholders across the business. You will take ownership of core FP&A activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, while delivering clear and actionable insights to support operational and strategic decision-making. Key responsibilities include: • Producing robust financial reporting, including variance analysis and performance tracking, • Supporting and enhancing the monthly reporting cycle and board-level outputs, • Delivering meaningful KPIs and commercial insights across key areas of the business, • Working closely with operational teams to provide effective business partnering, • Supporting pricing, margin and cost improvement initiatives, particularly across production, • Gaining a strong understanding of stock, WIP, and end-to-end production processes, • Driving improvements in ERP reporting, data quality, and automation, • Contributing to the development of best-in-class reporting and analytics capability, • Supporting ongoing systems development and continuous improvement initiatives, • Assisting with strategic activity, including integration projects and business growth initiatives This is a highly visible role offering strong stakeholder interaction and the opportunity to influence key business decisions. What you'll need to succeedThis is a fast-paced, hands-on FP&A role suited to someone who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys being fully immersed in the detail. • A professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience, • Proven experience within a manufacturing environment, with a strong understanding of products, production processes, and operational cost drivers, • Experience analysing margins, costing, and manufacturing performance, • Strong FP&A capability across planning, forecasting, and financial modelling, • Confidence in stakeholder engagement and business partnering across the business, • Experience working with ERP systems and enhancing reporting capabilities, • A proactive, commercially focused mindset with the ability to drive value and continuous improvements, • Experience using Power BI (or similar tools) to develop dashboards and deliver clear, actionable business insights What you'll get in return • Salary of £60,000 - £65,000, • Hybrid working (3 days in the office), • A genuine opportunity to shape and make the role your own, • The chance to be highly influential in business decision-making, • Exposure to a growing organisation during a period of investment and change, • The opportunity to support the development of systems, reporting, and processes 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. 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

HW Finance are actively recruiting for an Interim Commercial Finance Business Partner to join a highly respected organisation for a period of 13 Months to cover a maternity leave. Location: Remote (with occasional travel to North Yorkshire) Salary: Up to £55,000 + benefits Start Date: Ideally by 1st June This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a highly visible, commercially focused role, partnering directly with senior stakeholders and supporting a large-scale UK division. Reporting into the Head of FP&A, you’ll operate as a key finance partner to the division, working closely with the Sales team and Divisional Director. This is a standalone role within the division, offering great ownership and exposure. Key responsibilities will include: • Acting as a trusted business partner to the Sales team and senior leadership, • Delivering insightful reporting and analysis to support decision-making, • Managing and interpreting large volumes of data across the division, • Identifying opportunities for cost efficiencies and process improvements, • Supporting ongoing projects and commercial initiatives We’re open to a range of backgrounds, but the ideal candidate will: • Have experience in business partnering or strong stakeholder engagement, • Come from an FP&A, Management Accounting, or Analyst background, looking to step into a more commercial role, • Be comfortable working with data and producing meaningful insights, • Have strong Excel skills (Power BI exposure advantageous), • Be proactive, driven, and confident working independently Interviews are taking place on 21st May, so early applications are encouraged. If you’re available to start a new role soon, please get in touch with Niamh Hellewell at HW Finance.

Business Development Manager - Job Description About us Since 2004, we have partnered with leading employers across the UK to ensure young people can fulfil their potential, regardless of background. We create bespoke careers and skills programmes with employers that help young people to find a successful future in key sectors of the economy. About our team We are a team in every sense and because we all pull together, our working environment is very supportive. Our culture is non-hierarchical and each member of our committed team is individually empowered to be an agent of positive change. The nature of our work is always changing, and we all thrive on this. There’s never a dull day and every member of our team is responsive and flexible, eager to develop new skills, experience and ideas. Values and Culture We have built a team of committed and passionate individuals who live our values and culture: • Change, • Passion:, • Individuality, • Partnership About the job role The challenges we address are often too big for any one organisation. We build partnerships with purpose that deliver lasting impact. This role will be key to growing our impact with new partners and ultimately the impact we have on young people and the employers we work with. The Business Development Manager will work closely with our broader growth and marketing teams to create new partnerships with like-minded organisations who are ambitious in their efforts to drive the social of young people. Reporting to the Commercial Director, this role is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-paced team. Our ideal candidate will have experience in a B2B context, be proactive and commercially minded. Importantly, they will champion our vision of a society where a young person’s potential isn’t limited by their background. The key responsibilities of the role will include: Business Development • Supporting the wider growth plans of the business through identifying and developing growth opportunities and winning new work., • Lead generation and qualification, scoping and converting new opportunities that arise from marketing campaigns, networking, events, tenders and partners., • Identify emerging market opportunities across the private and public sector., • Track trends and developments around social value to shape our propositions., • Maintain accurate and up-to-date CRM records. We use Dynamics and HubSpot. Proposal and Bid Management • Lead the creation of high-quality proposals., • Co-ordinate the wider team to develop accurate scoping and pricing., • Understand client challenges and translate them into bespoke solutions that develop strong and long-term partnerships., • Identify, sign up to and manage opportunity identification through appropriate tender portals., • Set up and maintain a bid/proposals filing system., • Set up and lead the proposal debrief process with both successful and unsuccessful bids and proposals, ensuring learnings and trends are identified, communicated and acted upon going forwards.Marketing and Reputation Support, • Collaborate closely with Marketing in the identification and conversion of leads generated from marketing campaigns., • Work with the marketing team to create case studies and thought leadership content., • Attend and represent the organisation at events and conferences, providing regular feedback to the wider team.General, • Competitor benchmarking – contribute to the growth, marketing, creative and delivery teams’ knowledge of competitors and help with the competitive differentiation of our offer on a client-by-client basis., • Champion and advocate for a holistic approach to the assessment and consideration of macro-economic factors and market forces analysis., • Work alongside growth and delivery teams to better understand targets, how to defend and build client programmes and better understand client relationship dynamics., • Undertake any other duties as requested and commensurate with the post. Housekeeping • Working hours – a standard full-time week is 37.5 hours., • The role is based in Leeds, however, there could be travel across the UK. This could include overnight stays as required (with reasonable notice provided). Unsociable hours may be required., • There is a requirement to be in the office a minimum of 2-3 days per week. Beyond this, flexible working and other arrangements are happily considered., • As we work with young people, all staff are required to undertake a Criminal Record Bureau/DBS check upon joining, and the checks are repeated throughout your employment. Skills, Experience and Attributes Essential • Proven experience (around 2-3 years) in business development or account management., • Excellent relationship building and stakeholder engagement skills., • Strong written communication with an ability to produce compelling proposals and pitches., • Commercially astute, with experience negotiating deals., • Able to work independently, prioritise workload and drive results., • Able to think outside the box, develop ideas and create clarity from ambiguity., • Confident presenting to senior leaders and external audiences.Desirable, • Experience in a consultancy or client facing organisation., • Experience in B2B Business development., • Familiarity with CRM platforms (e.g. MS CRM Dynamics and HubSpot)., • Experience supporting marketing or thought leadership activities., • Strong understanding of social value/ESG. If you are interested in this role but don’t meet every requirement, don’t let that put you off. We’re interested in potential, attitude and willingness to learn just as much as experience. Our vision is a society where a young person’s potential isn’t limited by their background. That means we recognise the importance of our team reflecting the communities we serve, so we welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds for this role. Application Process If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit a CV and covering letter.

A leading regional law firm is looking to recruit a Corporate Solicitor (1–5 PQE) to join its growing Leeds-based team. \n \nThis is a genuinely exciting opportunity to join a high-performing and close-knit corporate team at a key stage of growth and development. Following recent changes within the department, including the arrival of a new partner with ambitious growth plans, the team is continuing to expand and invest strategically in its future. \n \nThe Opportunity \n \nYou will join a well-established and highly collaborative corporate team handling a broad range of quality transactional work for regional and national clients. The team advises on matters including: \n \n\n\n\t • Mergers & acquisitions\n\t, • Business sales and acquisitions\n\t, • Corporate restructures\n\t, • Shareholder agreements\n\t, • Investment and funding transactions\n\t, • General corporate advisory work\n\n\n The Leeds corporate team currently consists of a strong mix of seniority, including associates, a managing associate, director (tax specialist), partner and trainee.There is now a strategic focus on strengthening the junior-to-mid-level offering within the team, making this an excellent opportunity for a bright and ambitious solicitor looking to develop their career in a supportive environment. \n \nThe Role \n \nThe successful candidate will be: \n \n\n\n\t • Bright, enthusiastic and commercially minded\n\t, • Keen to learn and develop\n\t, • A strong team player who enjoys working collaboratively\n\t, • Comfortable supporting on a range of corporate transactions\n\t, • Looking for genuine long-term progression opportunities\n\n\n This is an excellent time to join the team, with significant scope for future growth and development as the department continues to expand. \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n

Growth DirectorLeeds (Hybrid - 3x Days a Week)£140,000-£160,000 + Bonus (up to 20%) The Company A major UK media and digital business is looking for a Growth Director to take full ownership of a high-profile subscription proposition and drive the next phase of commercial and audience growth; this is a senior, cross-functional leadership role with end-to-end accountability for scaling recurring revenue, optimising the customer lifecycle and embedding a more commercially-driven growth culture across the organisation. In this role you will operate as the commercial owner of a core direct-to-consumer product, leading growth strategy across acquisition, conversion, retention and monetisation. This role sits at the intersection of product, marketing, content, commercial and technology, bringing together multiple business units and squads to deliver sustainable growth. The Role • Own and deliver the overarching growth strategy for a large-scale digital subscription product, • Drive recurring revenue growth through pricing, packaging, paywall strategy and proposition development, • Lead cross-functional squads across product, marketing, tech, content and commercial teams, • Optimise the full customer lifecycle: acquisition, engagement, retention and churn reduction, • Build and refine subscription models, commercial forecasts and revenue strategies, • Introduce experimentation, testing and data-led optimisation across the proposition, • Partner with senior stakeholders and exec leadership to embed a commercially-driven growth mindset, • Identify new market opportunities, partnerships and product enhancements to unlock scale, • Use data and insight to inform strategic decisions and measure growth performance This is a highly visible role supporting multiple business areas, with real ownership and influence over how growth is delivered across the organisation. Your Skills & Experience • Proven experience leading growth for a subscription or recurring-revenue digital product, • Strong commercial acumen with ownership of revenue, pricing or monetisation strategy, • Track record of driving growth across acquisition, retention and lifecycle optimisation, • Experience working cross-functionally across product, marketing, tech and commercial teams, • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with a proven and demonstrable ability to influence at executive level, • Data-driven mindset with experience using experimentation and insight to drive decisions, • Digital marketing and D2C growth experience highly beneficial, • Broad, generalist growth leadership background across multiple business units or squads The Benefits • £140,000-£160,000, • Bonus - 20% (up to), • Senior leadership influence across a major digital platform, • High-impact role owning a flagship growth proposition How to Apply Please register your interest by sending your CV to Adam Osborne at Harnham via the Apply link on this page

Compliance and Assurance Manager Leeds, hybrid £45,000 DoE Sellick Partnership are supporting a fast-growing specialist marketing and client acquisition business with the recruitment of a Compliance and Assurance Manager. This is a strong opportunity for a compliance professional to join a growing organisation working with leading law firms and professional services clients across the UK. The business is moving into an FCA-regulated environment, so this role will play an important part in supporting compliance, risk and quality assurance activity across regulated and unregulated work. Reporting to the Compliance Director, you will support compliance monitoring, risk management, marketing and financial promotion reviews, complaints handling and QA processes. The role will suit someone who can balance regulatory requirements with commercial objectives in a fast-paced environment. Key responsibilities: • Support compliance monitoring and QA reviews across marketing, lead generation and customer journeys, • Identify, assess and escalate compliance risks, maintaining accurate records and MI, • Review marketing materials and campaigns in line with FCA requirements, including Consumer Duty, • Support adherence to UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and PECR, • Support financial promotion reviews and monitor live activity where required, • Maintain the risk register and contribute to compliance reporting, • Assist with complaints handling, investigations and root cause analysis, • Maintain policies and procedures and support audits, governance and regulatory enquiries, • Identify and document breaches, incidents and remediation actions, • Review customer communications for compliance and quality, • Support the delivery of compliance training across the business About you: • 2+ years' experience in compliance, risk or governance, • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, • Ability to interpret regulatory and legal requirements, • Excellent written communication and documentation skills, • Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities, • Working knowledge of FCA, ASA, GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018 or PECR requirements Desirable experience: • Experience in a regulated environment, • Exposure to FCA-regulated activity, legal services or claims management, • Experience reviewing marketing or advertising materials, • Understanding of compliance monitoring or risk management frameworks Benefits: • Career progression, with a pathway to manager level and department head, • Competitive salary, • Hybrid working, • Collaborative culture, • Work social events, • Discretionary annual bonus, • Expenses, • MacBook Pro, • Statutory pension, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Training and development Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Insolvency Solicitor – Leeds A well-established regional law firm is seeking an Insolvency & Corporate Recovery Solicitor to join its specialist team in Leeds. This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious insolvency matters, advising insolvency practitioners, lenders, directors, creditors and businesses facing financial distress. The team provides strategic advice across the full spectrum of corporate recovery and insolvency work, including formal insolvency procedures, business restructuring and recovery strategies. The successful candidate will handle a varied caseload while working alongside experienced insolvency lawyers on complex and high-value matters. The Role You will advise clients on a wide range of insolvency and corporate recovery issues, including both advisory and dispute-related work. Typical matters include: • Administration and liquidation processes, • Advising insolvency practitioners on their duties and powers, • Director duties and potential personal liability, • Wrongful trading and misfeasance claims, • Preference and transaction at undervalue claims, • Recovery of assets on behalf of insolvency practitioners, • Creditor actions and debt recovery in insolvency contexts, • Business restructuring and recovery strategies The work often involves supporting insolvency practitioners in managing complex appointments while also advising directors and businesses navigating financial difficulties. Matters frequently involve collaboration with accountants, turnaround professionals, lenders and other advisers to achieve commercially practical outcomes. Skills & Experience • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales, • Experience in insolvency and corporate recovery matters, either contentious or non-contentious, • Strong technical understanding of insolvency procedures and related litigation, • Ability to advise a range of stakeholders including insolvency practitioners, directors, creditors and lenders, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple matters effectively, • A collaborative approach and the ability to support and mentor colleagues within the team Benefits • 25 days’ annual leave plus your birthday off, • Hybrid working (after successful completion of probation), • Continuous professional development, • Wellbeing hours, • Health Cash Plan, • Group Life Assurance, • Pension contribution, • Wellbeing benefits platform This is an excellent opportunity for an insolvency lawyer looking to develop their career within a respected regional team handling a diverse range of corporate recovery and restructuring work. If you meet the above criteria, please apply directly via the link or contact Rachael Atherton @ G2 Legal Recruitment. #INDCATN

Director of Streaming Product & Growth Leeds - Hybrid (3 days a week in the office) Up to £160,000 + performance bonus This is an exceptional chance to shape the future of a major digital streaming platform at a critical stage of its development. You'll take full ownership of a rapidly scaling subscription product-driving commercial performance, leading digital transformation, and influencing strategic direction across the organisation. The Role As Director of Streaming Product & Growth, you will serve as the commercial lead for the digital subscription offering. Your responsibilities will include: • Defining the strategic vision and market position for the streaming subscription proposition., • Leading the commercial roadmap across pricing, packaging, go-to-market strategy, and customer lifecycle., • Steering revenue growth and enhancing P&L performance through clear strategy and effective commercial levers., • Owning end-to-end growth initiatives across acquisition, retention, churn reduction, and lifetime value optimisation., • Collaborating closely with Product, Marketing, Data, Finance, Audience Insight, and Editorial teams to drive digital-first growth., • Harnessing data, experimentation, and customer behaviour insights to inform strategic decisions., • Influencing senior stakeholders and bringing multiple teams together behind unified growth objectives. Your Skills & Experience • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the authority and presence to influence at leadership and executive level., • Strong commercial acumen with experience shaping revenue-generating strategies., • Background in digital subscription, streaming, or direct-to-consumer business models., • Expertise in churn reduction, forecasting, revenue modelling, and subscription dynamics., • Broad digital growth capability across performance marketing, product, analytics, and customer journey optimisation. What's On Offer • Salary up to £160,000 plus performance-based bonus., • Hybrid working model with an engaging office culture in Leeds., • A high-impact role in a flagship digital transformation programme., • The chance to influence strategy at scale and shape the future of a leading UK streaming service. How to Apply If you would like to register your interest, apply below or send your CV

Group Head of Business Solutions | Genuit GroupLeeds | Competitive Executive Package Genuit Group is a leading, listed manufacturer of sustainable water and climate management solutions, operating across multiple divisions and brands with a significant UK manufacturing footprint. As the Group accelerates its digital transformation agenda, Elevation Recruitment Group has been retained to appoint an exceptional leader to a newly prominent, Group-level role: Group Head of Business Solutions Reporting directly to the CIO, this is a pivotal leadership role at the heart of Genuit’s technology and transformation strategy. You will own the consolidation, adoption, and optimisation of the Group’s core digital platforms - retiring legacy solutions, driving full utilisation across all business units, and creating a unified, high-performance digital environment. Beyond platform consolidation, you will be the champion of Genuit’s data and AI ambitions - harnessing data to unlock commercial value and leveraging AI-driven automation to deliver measurable business benefit. This is a role for a leader who is as comfortable in the boardroom as they are in the detail: a credible, energising presence who can influence at Group and Divisional level and inspire teams to embrace change. What You’ll Be Doing: • Leading the team responsible for managing and evolving business IT solutions across the Genuit Group, • Driving the transition of ERP and core business applications from programme delivery into BAU, ensuring full adoption, • Building and managing a robust helpdesk and solution evaluation framework, including third-party software governance, • Partnering with Group functions and Divisional leadership to co-design and deliver transformational solutions, • Championing the data strategy through process and solution design, enabling sharper, faster business decisions, • Partnering with the Group’s lean practice to integrate technology and automation into end-to-end process improvement, • Supporting and aligning with the IT PMO and embedded IT Business Partners across the business, • Contributing as a senior member of the Group IT leadership team to the broader digital transformation of the business, • Ensuring security and regulatory compliance across all business solutions, • Providing inspiring, developmental leadership to the Business Solutions team You will be a proven senior IT leader with a track record of driving real change in complex, multi-site or group-structured organisations. Specifically, you will bring: • SAP S/4HANA and Workday HCM leadership experience - essential, • Significant experience in ERP and MES in a manufacturing environment, • Demonstrable expertise in consolidating business solutions onto centralised platforms, • Strong technical knowledge across relevant toolsets - ERP, Power BI, Oracle, SQL, CRM, • Experience of business process improvement frameworks such as Lean or Six Sigma, • Substantial programme and transformation leadership capability, • Proven ability to lead and influence in a matrix / Group organisation structure, • A passionate change leader with both technical and behavioural change management experience, • Exceptional stakeholder management skills at Executive and Board level Why This Role? Genuit Group is at a genuinely exciting inflection point in its digital journey. This role offers the platform, the mandate, and the executive support to make a lasting impact - not just on IT, but on how the business operates and competes. If you are the kind of leader who thrives on complexity, drives clarity, and brings people with you through transformation, this is a rare opportunity. This is a retained assignment managed exclusively by Elevation Recruitment Group. For a confidential conversation, please contact Emma Noble, Senior Business Director – Technology & Transformation at Elevation Recruitment Group.

Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer – Building Services Leeds city centre & Hybrid working Salary up to & around £70,000 + benefits Want to work with a growing and well-established Engineering Consultancy in Leeds? Looking for agile working, a range of projects and a business who are really growing their presence in the NW? For more information on this vacancy, please contact Jevon Astley-Jones on the numbers provided on our website! About the company? This Building Services, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering specific consultancy are now looking to complement their growing Leeds team with a new Principal or Senior Electrical Engineer – someone who can run their own projects, or is coming up to a level where they’d like to take on such responsibility. They have 8 offices around the UK and are known as one of the best in the sector. Working in all areas of Building Services, including Sustainability, BIM and acoustics, this consultancy is in a phase of growth in the North West due to the range and number of projects they have recently secured as well as a new office opening which is doing very well! You will be reporting to an Associate Director and working alongside several different building services engineers. The team in Leeds is around 20 strong and still slowing expanding with members of staff at lower and mid levels. Your progression is to potentially work towards an Associate position within the office, helping bring in work and grow the area which is already doing so well! This company are looking for ambitious individuals who want to be part of a close team, and help push the business forward, as well as their career. If you are looking for a position where you can progress, work with a flourishing business, and enjoy your engineering, this is the role for you! What is required from the successful Senior Electrical Engineer? • Proven Building Services Design experience in a consultancy environment or similar., • Able to work on your own projects and lead electrical design teams, or nearing this level., • Confident and versatile Engineer able to work relatively independently with minimal supervision., • The desire to grow as an Engineer and develop your career. What can they offer the successful Senior Electrical Engineer? • An exciting, sociable, and growing working environment., • A competitive starting salary and regular reviews., • Company electrical car, salary sacrifice., • Unlimited CPD opportunities., • The chance to develop your career with the building services design sector and move into senior positions., • The ability to work on a huge range of projects both locally and national., • To join a growing and evolving Leeds division, part of a much larger national sized business with over 300 employees. How to Apply? For more information on this Senior Electrical Engineer vacancy, please give Jevon Astley-Jones a call. Numbers can be found on our website. Alternatively apply through this site.

Director of Fire Engineering Buildings | UK Location: Edinburgh, Glasgow or London Excellent senior package + potential equity/shares Orange Appointments are working in partnership with a global consultancy, to appoint a Director of Fire Engineering to lead the development and growth of its buildings-focused fire engineering capability across the UK. This is a significant leadership opportunity for a commercially astute, client-facing Chartered Engineer who is motivated by the chance to build, shape and grow a high-quality offering within a globally established engineering firm. With operations in over 100 countries, they offer the platform, brand and multidisciplinary depth of an international business, combined with the opportunity in the UK to create something with genuine autonomy, visibility and long-term strategic value. This role is about far more than technical delivery. Our client is seeking an individual with the stature, market credibility and commercial acumen to establish and grow a leading fire engineering proposition within its UK buildings business. It's is a rare opportunity to take a leading role in building a business line with the support of a substantial international platform already in place. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the strategic development of fire engineering offering across the UK buildings market, • Act as the senior figurehead for the discipline internally and externally, • Build and deepen relationships with clients, partners and key stakeholders across the sector, • Identify, secure and lead profitable work streams, • Provide senior technical oversight and direction on major and complex projects, • Shape and grow a high-performing team over time, attracting and developing talent, • Work collaboratively across the wider multidisciplinary business to drive integrated client solutions Candidate profile: • Chartered Engineer status in fire engineering or a closely aligned discipline, • A strong track record in buildings-focused fire engineering, • Established credibility in the UK market, with the ability to operate effectively at senior client and board level, • Strong commercial judgement, with an appreciation of how to build a sustainable and profitable service line, • Leadership capability, including experience building, mentoring or scaling teams, • The personal ambition and entrepreneurial mindset to create and lead a growth story, • A collaborative style suited to working within a large, multidisciplinary engineering environment This position offers a combination rarely available in the current market: the chance to build and lead a fire engineering business with the backing of a respected international engineering organisation. To explore further: This search is likely to be of interest to senior fire engineering leaders who are looking for a broader platform, greater strategic influence and the opportunity to build something of real substance. For a confidential discussion, please get in touch with Will Pearce.

Associate Director Commercial Property Management Surveyor. Remote role, regional portfolio. Your new company I am partnering with a national property consultancy who are looking for an Associate Director Commercial Property Management Surveyor to be based in Leeds. The role will remotely be managing the property portfolio of a key client within the region. You will have direct client engagement, making key decisions and have influence over the portfolio. With 2 offices based in London and the South, you will be required to travel to the office on occasion, but this is an automatic position based in the North. Your new role The role will encompass all aspects of property management, predominately working in multi-let offices. The geographic spread will include portfolio management in regional cities throughout the UK. The successful candidate is expected to have experience in the management of multi-let / service charge properties and to be a good communicator, be self-motivated and have strong attention to detail. The Property and Asset Management team focus on client requirements and a broad understanding of surveying in order to maximise the value of the management process, and they never lose sight of the client’s overall strategy for the property, nor the role of the building within their business. What you'll need to succeed • A proven track record and experience in commercial property management, knowledge of Landlord & Tenant law including the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954, • Knowledge and experience of managing single-let and multi-let office buildings, • Strong understanding of budget setting, cost control and service charge recovery/administration, • Knowledge of building construction, M&E installations and contract management., • Knowledge and lease renewals, rent reviews and lettings/disposals/acquisitions, • Knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety legislation and best practice., • Good attention to detail, with a strong numerical and written ability., • Able to write clear, concise reports with well-argued conclusions & recommendations., • Target driven and able to work at pace., • Be comfortable working in a strong and respectful team environment., • You will be RICS qualified, • Hold a full UK driving licence, • Knowledge of Property Management software e.g. TRAMPS, YARDI What you'll get in return • Competitive salary of £55,000-£65,000 doe, • Bonus scheme, • Car allowance, • 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, • Auto enrolment pension scheme (5% Employee, 4% Employer), • Life insurance 4 x salary, • Benefits include health cash plan, holiday purchase, EV car scheme, cycle to work, gym and retail discounts., • Employee Assistance Program, • Volunteering policy, • Professional subscription/fees, • Continuing professional development 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.#4792356

Reed Property & Construction are proud to be working with a leading multidisciplinary consultancy, employing over 250 professionals across 14 UK and Ireland offices, to appoint a Regional Director of Project Management for the North region. This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape and grow an established Project Management offering across their Manchester and Leeds locations, with strong backing from a well-respected national leadership team. The Role You will take responsibility for the strategic growth, leadership and performance of the Project Management service line in the North. This role will require someone with a strong business development background who can bring an established network with them to the role. This is a hands-on, commercially focused leadership role, combining client delivery, team development and business generation. A key focus will be on expanding the service line, leveraging existing relationships alongside developing your own client base to generate sustainable fee income. Key Responsibilities • Lead and grow the Project Management service line across Manchester and Leeds, • Drive business development activity with new and existing clients, • Deliver high-quality, end-to-end project management services, • Develop and implement the regional service line business plan, • Champion excellence in delivery standards, processes, and quality control, • Support and mentor team members, building a high-performing and engaged team, • Collaborate with other service lines to align delivery and maximise opportunities, • Promote innovation, efficiency, and best practice across the team, • Maintain and enhance key client relationships, • Represent the business in the market and support marketing initiatives You will work across a diverse client base including institutional investors, developers and asset managers, delivering high-profile schemes across a variety of sectors and having a ESG focus. Key Accountabilities • Lead and grow the regional Project Management function for the North, enhancing its technical and commercial profile, • Deliver against financial and performance targets, including fee income generation, • Support the development and growth of the wider team, • Align regional delivery with national strategy and service quality standards, • Build a strong market presence across the Northern region About You You will be an experienced, client-facing Project Management professional with a strong commercial mindset and proven leadership capability. Key requirements include: • Degree qualified with MRICS (or equivalent), • A proven track record in project delivery and client relationship management, • An established client network with the ability to generate new work, • Strong leadership skills, with experience mentoring and developing teams, • A solid understanding of the Northern property market, • Demonstrable success in achieving financial and business development targets, • Confident communicator, both written and verbal, • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and performance What’s on Offer • Competitive salary and car allowance, • Performance-related bonus and director-level incentives, • Flexible and hybrid working, • Private healthcare, life assurance and personal accident cover, • Generous holiday allowance plus wellbeing and charity days, • Pension scheme, • Clear career progression within a growing, people-focused consultancy

TOWN PLANNING DIRECTOR - LEEDS (NEW OFFICE LEAD) KEY POINTS • Opportunity to lead and establish a new Leeds office within an established planning brand, • Immediate access to existing clients and live projects, • Full back-office, marketing, and operational support already in place, • Senior-level package with strong earning potential and long-term equity prospects ABOUT THE CLIENT We're working with an established and well-regarded planning consultancy with a strong national presence and an excellent reputation across the built environment sector. As part of their continued growth, they're looking to appoint a Planning Director to lead the launch of their Leeds office and play a key role in shaping its success. THE BENEFITS • Autonomy to build and lead your own regional presence in Leeds, • Existing client base and project pipeline to support early growth, • Full operational, administrative, and marketing support, • Clear progression towards equity or board-level involvement, • Flexible working with a focus on outcomes rather than process THE PLANNING DIRECTOR ROLE: This is a strategic hire aimed at experienced planners who enjoy winning work, building relationships, and leading teams - but want to do so without the burden of setting up infrastructure from scratch. You'll be responsible for driving business development across the Leeds and wider Yorkshire region, delivering high-quality planning advice, and establishing a strong regional presence. At the same time, you'll benefit from the backing of a well-established brand, allowing you to focus on what you do best - advising clients and growing a business unit. Whether you already have a following or are looking for the right platform to elevate your career, this role offers a balance of independence and support that's often difficult to find. PLANNING DIRECTOR ESSENTIAL SKILLS • Significant experience within town planning, ideally in a consultancy environment, • Proven track record of winning work and developing client relationships, • Strong commercial awareness and ability to drive growth, • Leadership experience or a clear desire to step into a leadership role, • RTPI membership (or equivalent) TO BE CONSIDERED: Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via For further information please call me on / . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLS Town Planning, Planning Director, Business Development, RTPI, Consultancy, Leadership, Development Management, Strategic Planning, Built Environment

Senior Electrical Engineer – Building Services Leeds city centreSalary up to & around £65,000 + benefits Want to work with a growing and well-established Engineering Consultancy in Leeds? Looking for agile working, a range of projects and a business who are really growing their presence in the NW? For more information on this vacancy, please contact Jevon Astley-Jones on the numbers provided on our website!About the company? This Building Services, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering specific consultancy are now looking to complement their growing Leeds team with a new Principal or Senior Electrical Engineer – someone who can run their own projects, or is coming up to a level where they’d like to take on such responsibility. They have 8 offices around the UK and are known as one of the best in the sector. Working in all areas of Building Services, including Sustainability, BIM and acoustics, this consultancy is in a phase of growth in the North West due to the range and number of projects they have recently secured as well as a new office opening which is doing very well! You will be reporting to an Associate Director and working alongside several different building services engineers. The team in Leeds is around 20 strong and still slowing expanding with members of staff at lower and mid levels. Your progression is to potentially work towards an Associate position within the office, helping bring in work and grow the area which is already doing so well! This company are looking for ambitious individuals who want to be part of a close team, and help push the business forward, as well as their career. If you are looking for a position where you can progress, work with a flourishing business, and enjoy your engineering, this is the role for you!What is required from the successful Senior Electrical Engineer? • Proven Building Services Design experience in a consultancy environment or similar., • Able to work on your own projects and lead electrical design teams, or nearing this level., • Confident and versatile Engineer able to work relatively independently with minimal supervision., • The desire to grow as an Engineer and develop your career.What can they offer the successful Senior Electrical Engineer?, • An exciting, sociable, and growing working environment., • A competitive starting salary and regular reviews., • Company electrical car, salary sacrifice., • Unlimited CPD opportunities., • The chance to develop your career with the building services design sector and move into senior positions., • The ability to work on a huge range of projects both locally and national., • To join a growing and evolving Leeds division, part of a much larger national sized business with over 300 employees.How to Apply? For more information on this Senior Electrical Engineer vacancy, please give Jevon Astley-Jones a call. Numbers can be found on our website. Alternatively apply through this site.

Electrical Estimator Location: Leeds LS7 1QN (Office Based)Contract: Full Time, PermanentSalary:£50,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience) + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits Albert Innes Ltd is one of Leeds’ most established electrical contractors, delivering high-quality installations since 1905. We partner with clients across commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, retail and public sectors, delivering projects typically ranging from £100,000 to £1.5 million. Our long-standing client base includes healthcare trusts, financial institutions, retail developers and public sector organisations, reflecting our reputation for reliability and quality. As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced Electrical Estimator to join our team and play a key role in securing profitable work and supporting the future success of the business. Unlike many larger contractors, this role offers genuine influence. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will work closely with our Contracts Managers and senior team, helping shape tender strategy, client relationships and business growth. The Role The successful candidate will be involved throughout the tender process, from initial enquiry through to project handover, ensuring opportunities are assessed, priced and presented to the highest standard. Key Responsibilities • Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation to quantify labour, materials and project requirements., • Prepare detailed electrical estimates for commercial and industrial projects ranging from £100,000 to £1.5 million., • Assess commercial risks, assumptions and exclusions to protect project profitability., • Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations., • Identify value engineering opportunities and alternative installation methods that provide cost and programme benefits., • Attend pre-tender, mid-tender, post-tender and client meetings as required., • Support contract award and handover processes to ensure a smooth transition from estimating to delivery., • Maintain awareness of market conditions, labour trends, material pricing and industry developments., • Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and internal teams. What We're Looking For • Proven experience estimating electrical installations within commercial, industrial, healthcare, education or public sector environments., • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify risk, opportunity and scope gaps within tender documentation., • Experience pricing projects in the £100,000 to £1.5 million range., • Good understanding of electrical installation methods, materials and construction processes., • Proficiency in estimating software such as Trimble (Contract Master), Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications. (or ability to learn), • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail., • Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with both clients and colleagues. Desirable • Electrical qualifications (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC/HND, ONC/OND or equivalent)., • Experience working within a NICEIC Approved Contractor environment., • Knowledge of Design & Build projects and value engineering., • Experience within healthcare, education or public sector projects. What We Offer • 34 days annual leave including bank holidays., • Christmas shutdown., • Enhanced pension scheme., • Private medical cover., • Death in service benefit., • Stable, long-established business with a strong reputation and secure client base., • Opportunity to work directly with decision makers and influence business success., • Supportive, close-knit team environment. Please apply with your CV Other suitable skills and experience include. Electrical Estimator, Senior Electrical Estimator, M&E Estimator, Electrical Cost Estimator, Electrical Tendering Engineer, Estimating Engineer (Electrical).

FP&A Manager | Permanent | Leeds Permanent Opportunity | Leeds | Hybrid Working | Manufacturing IndustryThis is a hands-on FP&A role with no direct reports, offering full ownership and close business partnering. It is ideally suited to an FP&A professional who enjoys working closely with the detail and driving value through insight and analysis. Your new company You will be joining a well-established and growing manufacturing business that is currently undergoing a significant phase of investment, transformation, and expansion. This growth has created a newly defined opportunity within the finance team for a high calibre FP&A professional to play a key role in shaping the function and supporting the wider business. Your new roleReporting directly to the Finance Director, this position will sit at the heart of the finance function, providing high-quality insight and partnering closely with stakeholders across the business. You will take ownership of core FP&A activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, while delivering clear and actionable insights to support operational and strategic decision-making. Key responsibilities include: • Producing robust financial reporting, including variance analysis and performance tracking, • Supporting and enhancing the monthly reporting cycle and board-level outputs, • Delivering meaningful KPIs and commercial insights across key areas of the business, • Working closely with operational teams to provide effective business partnering, • Supporting pricing, margin and cost improvement initiatives, particularly across production, • Gaining a strong understanding of stock, WIP, and end-to-end production processes, • Driving improvements in ERP reporting, data quality, and automation, • Contributing to the development of best-in-class reporting and analytics capability, • Supporting ongoing systems development and continuous improvement initiatives, • Assisting with strategic activity, including integration projects and business growth initiativesThis is a highly visible role offering strong stakeholder interaction and the opportunity to influence key business decisions. What you'll need to succeed This is a fast-paced, hands-on FP&A role suited to someone who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys being fully immersed in the detail. • A professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience, • Proven experience within a manufacturing environment, with a strong understanding of products, production processes, and operational cost drivers, • Experience analysing margins, costing, and manufacturing performance, • Strong FP&A capability across planning, forecasting, and financial modelling, • Confidence in stakeholder engagement and business partnering across the business, • Experience working with ERP systems and enhancing reporting capabilities, • A proactive, commercially focused mindset with the ability to drive value and continuous improvements, • Experience using Power BI (or similar tools) to develop dashboards and deliver clear, actionable business insights What you'll get in return • Salary of £60,000 - £65,000, • Hybrid working (3 days in the office), • A genuine opportunity to shape and make the role your own, • The chance to be highly influential in business decision-making, • Exposure to a growing organisation during a period of investment and change, • The opportunity to support the development of systems, reporting, and processes 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. #4549130

Job Title: Director of Software Engineering Location: City Centre, Leeds, West Yorkshire - Hybrid (2 days onsite, 3 days remote) Salary: £130,000 per annum + 20% bonus Why Apply? A leading UK-based tech company specialising in innovative solutions is seeking an experienced Director of Engineering to steer its software development and digital transformation. This is a unique opportunity to influence cutting-edge projects, lead a talented engineering team, and shape the future of industry-leading platforms. With a commitment to continuous innovation and growth, this role offers a dynamic environment for senior technology leaders passionate about developing impactful solutions. Director of Software Engineering Responsibilities • Set and execute the software engineering strategy across Legacy and modern platforms, • Lead and develop a high-performing team of Backend and Frontend Engineering Managers and their engineers, cultivating a culture of innovation, openness, and agility., • Drive the company's AI-enabled engineering initiatives, expanding how artificial intelligence tools are integrated into software development to enhance quality and efficiency., • Oversee migration projects from Legacy systems to scalable, distributed AWS cloud architectures, balancing ongoing Legacy support with building new platforms., • Define engineering standards, best practices, and ways of working that support rapid growth and long-term sustainability., • Collaborate closely with C-level leadership, stakeholders, and product teams to ensure technological initiatives support overall business goals., • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, mentoring staff, and encouraging diversity and inclusion within the engineering teams. Director of Engineering Requirements • Proven experience in senior engineering leadership such as Director or equivalent roles, with a track record of scaling teams and delivering complex software projects., • Experience in AI-driven software development, including practical application of AI tools to improve coding, testing, and delivery processes., • In-depth knowledge of modern Back End and Front End technologies: AWS, Node.js, TypeScript, React, with awareness of Legacy stacks, • Hands-on understanding of distributed systems, platform migrations, and cloud-native architecture best practices (Terraform, CloudFormation)., • Strong strategic thinking, with excellent communication skills capable of engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders., • Demonstrated ability to mentor, develop, and lead engineering managers and high-level engineering talent. What's in it for me? • A competitive salary of £130,000 plus comprehensive benefits package including 20% bonus, • Flexible hybrid working to support work-life balance., • Opportunities for professional development and career growth within a forward-thinking company., • The chance to lead innovative digital transformation projects within a leading industry player. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Take this opportunity to influence the future of enterprise technology and industry careers. Apply now!

Interim Finance Manager/Management Accountant, Leeds, Upto £400 per day, 3 + Months Interim Finance Manager/Management Accountant - ConstructionLeeds | Upto £400 per day Inside IR35 Duration: 3 + Months, 5 days in office Monday - Friday (flexible start and finish times) Reporting to: Finance Director Business Size: ~£30m turnover | ~200 employees About the Opportunity A well-established and growing construction organisation based in West Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager/Management Accountant to provide vital cover with an immediate start due to an impending acquisition. Working in a lean, hands-on finance team of two, you’ll take full ownership of the finance function and play a key role in supporting both the MD and FD with accurate reporting, cash management and operational insight. This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced construction finance professional who enjoys variety, autonomy, and partnering closely with operational teams. Your new role • Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or strong QBE, • A proven track record as a seasoned interim contractor and extensive experience of supporting with year-end, reconciliations, streamlining processes and tightening controls., • Strong transactional oversight and self-improvements capability., • Payroll and Pensions experience would be desirable., • Comfortable working at pace and resolving operational challenges, • Ability to effectively communicate with finance and non-finance colleagues, and confident to push back when challenged., • Immediate or short-notice availability, • Budget management, monitoring and forecasting, • Preparation of management accounts and financial reports, • Oversight of income, expenditure and balance sheet reconciliations, • Liaison with auditors and external stakeholders, • Ensuring financial controls, governance and compliance are maintained, • Providing financial insight and support to senior management What you'll need to succeed • Proven experience in a Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant role, • Construction experience including CIS, • Fully Qualified Accountant (or QBE), • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills, • The ability to start immediately or at very short noticeWhat you'll get in return, • Competitive daily rate, • Immediate start available, • 3 + Months minimum 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 on your career. #4792965

We are seeking an experienced Business Unit Director to join our team!.As a Business Unit Director, you will be a strategic leader who oversees the entirety of the business unit's operations, focusing on growth, client satisfaction, and operational efficiency.This role requires a visionary leader ad

Director of Revenue Luxury Hotel | 150+ Bedrooms | Significant Meeting & Events Revenue Salary: £Competitive + Bonus + Benefits James Webber Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with one of the UK's leading luxury hotel groups in the search for an exceptional Director of Revenue. This is a rare opportunity to join a high-profile luxury hotel operation, overseeing all aspects of revenue strategy, pricing, forecasting and distribution. The property is a market-leading destination hotel with over 150 bedrooms, extensive food and beverage operations, conference and events facilities and a strong mix of leisure, corporate and group business. We are seeking a commercially astute revenue leader who can influence business decisions, drive profitability and maximise total hotel revenue across all market segments. The Role Reporting directly to the General Manager and working closely with regional commercial leadership, you will take ownership of the hotel's revenue strategy and commercial performance. Key responsibilities include: • Developing and executing the hotel's revenue management strategy., • Driving RevPAR, ADR, occupancy and total revenue performance., • Leading weekly, monthly and annual forecasting and budgeting processes., • Analysing market trends, competitor activity and demand patterns to identify revenue opportunities., • Managing pricing strategies across transient, corporate, group and leisure segments., • Optimising distribution channels including direct, OTA, GDS and third-party partnerships., • Working closely with Sales, Marketing and Operations teams to maximise commercial opportunities., • Producing detailed revenue analysis and commercial reporting for senior stakeholders., • Identifying opportunities to increase market share and profitability., • Leading revenue meetings and influencing key business decisions through data-led insight., • Ensuring best practice utilisation of revenue management systems and technology platforms. About You The successful candidate will have a proven track record of delivering exceptional commercial results within luxury hospitality. You will ideally possess: • Current experience as a Director of Revenue, Cluster Director of Revenue or Senior Revenue Manager., • Strong luxury hotel or upscale hospitality experience., • Experience within hotels of 150+ bedrooms and multiple revenue streams., • A deep understanding of revenue management, pricing strategy and distribution., • Proven success in increasing RevPAR, ADR and overall profitability., • Exceptional analytical and forecasting skills., • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to influence operational and strategic decisions., • Experience working with leading revenue management systems and hotel technology platforms., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. The Opportunity This role offers the chance to join an established luxury hotel group where commercial performance is central to its continued success. You will be given the autonomy to shape strategy, influence decision-making and play a key role within the senior leadership team of one of the group's flagship properties. If you are a commercially driven hospitality professional with a passion for revenue optimisation and business growth, we would be delighted to hear from you. Keywords: Director of Revenue, Revenue Manager, Cluster Director of Revenue, Commercial Director, Luxury Hotel, Revenue Management, RevPAR, ADR, Distribution Strategy, Yield Management, Hospitality Revenue, Hotel Revenue Management, Revenue Optimisation, Commercial Leadership.

Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer Senior Associate/LD | 100% Remote | £90,000 - £110,000 + Bonus This is a national law firm with a significant pipeline of existing work, genuine flexibility and no mandated office attendance. The role can be fully remote anywhere in the UK. Partnership (salaried) is also a possibility for those ready to take the next step in their career. The work includes: • International energy and infrastructure projects, • FIDIC contracts, • International flavour with projects across Europe & Africa, • UK developer and contractor work, • JCT agreements, • High-value construction and engineering matters The contentious construction team is extremely successful and generates a strong flow of non-contentious instructions, meaning the focus is on delivery, leadership and managing junior lawyers rather than business generation. The team is looking for somebody technically strong, commercial, and easy to work with. A good fit for a Legal Director or Senior Associate frustrated by limited progression or lack of flexibility at their current firm. A genuinely unique opportunity – contact me however you see fit and I’ll be happy to provide more details.

Director Level Surveyor Office location: Any UK office - London, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Ipswich, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham or Winchester Department: Retail & Leisure The role We require a senior surveyor either at or aspiring towards Director level to help service a burgeoning case of valuations with the opportunity to expand into lease advice and assist in major brokerage projects. We envisage a candidate with leadership qualities that would relish a challenge and embrace the opportunity to lead a team around them. Who are Christie & Co? Established for over 90 years, we are the leading specialist advisor in operational real estate with a focus on retail, leisure, hotels, pubs, restaurants, childcare, healthcare, and medical. We are regulated by the RICS and are on all relevant bank valuation panels. We handle more operational business transactions than any other advisor. Our Values Adaptable, Collaborative, Innovative, Personal and Trusted, you can learn more about life at Christie & Co here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/christie---co/life/lifeatcco Where we work We employ the largest team of sector specialists in the UK, providing professional brokerage, valuation and advisory services from offices in major cities across Britain and Europe. We have been doing this for over 90 years, so we know our sectors and local markets inside out. We work closely with our clients to guide and conclude transactions of any size, covering all aspects of leisure (focus on garden centres, caravan parks, marinas and visitor attractions), forecourts, convenience retail, hotels, restaurants and pubs, social care and elderly care, childcare & education facilities, dental practices and pharmacies. Purpose of the Role To deliver and grow our Retail & Leisure Professional services, providing valuations and advice with a particular focus on going‑concern assets. The role will involve mentoring and influencing others, with the opportunity to build a team over time. You will be a key member of Christie & Co’s wider valuation team, developing strong relationships with banks, investors, accountants, and operators through strong networking. Duties and Responsibilities • Ensure full compliance with RICS rules, professional standards, and internal company policies, • Lead and secure retail and leisure valuation instructions on a UK‑wide basis, • Survey and value properties and trading businesses to determine market value, • Prepare, present, and deliver high‑quality reports, • Build and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships, • Develop and manage an external network of key contacts, including operators, solicitors, accountants, and other professional advisers, • Proactively generate new business, • Respond promptly, professionally, and effectively to enquiries from prospective clients, • Maintain a strong awareness of market activity, trends, and sector developments, • Work towards and consistently achieve agreed performance and revenue targets, • Identify opportunities to cross‑sell services across the wider Group, • Accurately use and maintain the Christie & Co CRM system, ensuring contact, property, and project data is kept up to date Working Relationships and Contacts You will work alongside our market leading senior Retail & Leisure team and report to the Managing Director, whilst retaining a good level of autonomy. Our brand, company reputation and market knowledge will help you to open doors and become a trusted advisor for clients to rely upon with confidence. You will also work closely with Christie Group company colleagues to cross-sell and gain business. Candidate Specification Skills and Experience • RICS Chartered Status (essential), • Demonstrable experience applying appropriate valuation methodologies (essential), • A methodical and thorough approach to valuation work (essential), • Strong experience in preparing clear, well‑structured valuation reports (essential), • Excellent negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal (essential), • Strong IT proficiency, with an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (essential), • A good understanding of accounts and lease structures (desirable), • A minimum of 1-2 years post-qualification experience (desirable), • Knowledge of the trade sector and current market trends (desirable), • Awareness and understanding of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements (desirable) Personal Characteristics • Professional, with high standards and strong personal integrity, • Relationship‑focused, with a client‑centric and service‑driven mindset, • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to listen, influence, and provide constructive feedback, • Numerate and analytical, with strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills, • Meticulous, methodical, and well‑organised in approach, • Self‑motivated, driven, and confident using initiative, • Calm and resilient, able to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines, • Collaborative team player, able to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team What can we offer? • An excellent company culture and enjoyable working environment, • Strong personal and professional development opportunities as you help shape the future of our Retail & Leisure business, • A role offering significant autonomy and responsibility, where your contribution will have a direct impact on the business, • A collaborative and supportive working environment with access to the expertise and resources of our UK team, • Competitive salary, commission and bonus structure, • Car allowance plus business mileage, including insurance for you and one additional driver, • Business Expenses, • Laptop, phone and software with IT support, • Life assurance, • Income protection, • Up to 30-days discretionary sick leave, • 25 days’ annual leave, plus additional time off over the Christmas period, • Enhanced parental leave, • Private medical insurance opportunity (at Director level), • Annual health check, • Gym, health & wellbeing discounts, • Wellbeing employee assistance platform, • Eyecare vouchers, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • “Recommend a Friend” employee referral bonus * Please note we will not be able to sponsor for this position and therefore only invite candidates permanently settled in the UK or not requiring sponsorship * We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. To apply or for more information, please contact: careersuk@christie.com

Job Title: TechnicalSales Associate/ Manager Salary: £30-70k+ (base, depending on experience), plus performance & commission-based bonuses Location: Leeds, Travel across UK & EU required Reports to: Technical Sales Manager/ Managing Director About Anstar: Founded in 2018, Anstar is a dynamic, rapidly growing speciality chemicals distributor. With deep cultural and commercial expertise, we serve as a trusted bridge between Eastern manufacturers and global markets. We have quickly established ourselves as leaders in the UV-curing sector, achieving significant market share in Photoinitiators. Our agile, lean structure prioritises transparency, openness, and a customer-first approach, driven by ambitious, high-potential individuals. Backed by a robust global supply chain, European warehousing, and local support, Anstar provides high-quality chemical products with unmatched efficiency. We continually build on our core strengths and explore new market opportunities aligned with our expertise. Highlights: • We are committed to sustainable business practices, including the supply of bio-sourced raw materials, aiming for long-term success while minimising environmental impact, • Technical excellence is a priority; all our sales personnel possess a strong technical (Chemistry) background, enabling us to offer full-breadth service, • We embrace a 'Technology First' approach, utilising cutting-edge software and automation to drive efficiency and scalable growth The Opportunity: We are seeking an ambitious, technically strong individual with a background in Chemistry or a related field, sharp commercial acumen and strong critical thinking skills to support and drive Anstar’s growth. You will help develop our global UV-curing business unit, with the option to contribute to our emerging ventures in Nutraceuticals (food, animal feed, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals). Depending on your experience, you will either grow into or already operate as a key commercial lead: nurturing existing customer relationships, driving new business and playing a pivotal role in shaping and expanding a high-growth business unit. We are particularly looking for someone who is technically sharp, energetic and hard-working, with the desire to grow their responsibilities and impact as the business scales. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Support Anstar with its strategy to develop both our UV-curing and the new Nutraceuticals business units, • Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities, cultivate relationships with potential clients and negotiate contracts to secure new accounts globally, • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers, understanding their technical and commercial needs, addressing inquiries, and providing exceptional service, • Stay ahead of industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor activities. Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential growth areas, customer demands, and emerging opportunities, • Track sales performance against targets, analyse key metrics, and prepare regular reports and forecasts, • Produce company presentations and present to potential and current customers, • Act as a brand ambassador at industry events, trade shows, and conferences, representing the company professionally, networking with key stakeholders, and promoting the company's products and services, • Continuously evaluate and improve sales processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency, productivity and customer satisfaction Essential requirements for the role: • A degree (BSc/MSc) in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline from a reputable university, with strong technical proficiency, • At least one year of sales experience, • Strong and demonstrable business acumen, • Ability to conduct market analysis and contribute to sales planning, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and have high interpersonal competence and negotiation abilities, • Proficient in creating and delivering client-ready presentations, • You are able to work independently under remote management (e.g., WFH), • Highly proficient with standard business technology (laptops, phones) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams), • Willingness to travel globally when required and to travel to our Leeds head office on a regular/ semi-regular basis depending on home location Advantageous/desirable section • Direct experience in B2B technical sales, with a proven track record and technical background in (speciality) chemical industries, • Understanding of UV-curable technology, key raw materials (e.g. Photoinitiators, Monomers, Oligomers) and downstream applications (coatings, inks, paints, adhesives etc.), • PhD in Chemistry The interview process will consist of an initial phone call, followed by 2-3 interview rounds. Equal Opportunity: Anstar is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Website: www.anstar.com HQ: Airedale House, 423 Kirkstall Rd, Leeds, LS4 2EW, UK Founder & Managing Director: Dr Liangyu Hawkes We look forward to welcoming talented individuals into our dynamic team. The Anstar Team

Director of Streaming Product & Growth Leeds – Hybrid (3 days a week in the office) Up to £160,000 + performance bonus This is an exceptional chance to shape the future of a major digital streaming platform at a critical stage of its development. You’ll take full ownership of a rapidly scaling subscription product—driving commercial performance, leading digital transformation, and influencing strategic direction across the organisation. The Role As Director of Streaming Product & Growth, you will serve as the commercial lead for the digital subscription offering. Your responsibilities will include: • Defining the strategic vision and market position for the streaming subscription proposition., • Leading the commercial roadmap across pricing, packaging, go‑to‑market strategy, and customer lifecycle., • Steering revenue growth and enhancing P&L performance through clear strategy and effective commercial levers., • Owning end‑to‑end growth initiatives across acquisition, retention, churn reduction, and lifetime value optimisation., • Collaborating closely with Product, Marketing, Data, Finance, Audience Insight, and Editorial teams to drive digital‑first growth., • Harnessing data, experimentation, and customer behaviour insights to inform strategic decisions., • Influencing senior stakeholders and bringing multiple teams together behind unified growth objectives. Your Skills & Experience • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the authority and presence to influence at leadership and executive level., • Strong commercial acumen with experience shaping revenue‑generating strategies., • Background in digital subscription, streaming, or direct‑to‑consumer business models., • Expertise in churn reduction, forecasting, revenue modelling, and subscription dynamics., • Broad digital growth capability across performance marketing, product, analytics, and customer journey optimisation. What’s On Offer • Salary up to £160,000 plus performance‑based bonus., • Hybrid working model with an engaging office culture in Leeds., • A high‑impact role in a flagship digital transformation programme., • The chance to influence strategy at scale and shape the future of a leading UK streaming service. How to Apply If you would like to register your interest, apply below or send your CV to riversteytler@harnham.com

Growth Director Leeds (Hybrid – 3x Days a Week) £140,000-£160,000 + Bonus (up to 20%) The Company A major UK media and digital business is looking for a Growth Director to take full ownership of a high-profile subscription proposition and drive the next phase of commercial and audience growth; this is a senior, cross-functional leadership role with end-to-end accountability for scaling recurring revenue, optimising the customer lifecycle and embedding a more commercially-driven growth culture across the organisation. In this role you will operate as the commercial owner of a core direct-to-consumer product, leading growth strategy across acquisition, conversion, retention and monetisation. This role sits at the intersection of product, marketing, content, commercial and technology, bringing together multiple business units and squads to deliver sustainable growth. The Role • Own and deliver the overarching growth strategy for a large-scale digital subscription product, • Drive recurring revenue growth through pricing, packaging, paywall strategy and proposition development, • Lead cross-functional squads across product, marketing, tech, content and commercial teams, • Optimise the full customer lifecycle: acquisition, engagement, retention and churn reduction, • Build and refine subscription models, commercial forecasts and revenue strategies, • Introduce experimentation, testing and data-led optimisation across the proposition, • Partner with senior stakeholders and exec leadership to embed a commercially-driven growth mindset, • Identify new market opportunities, partnerships and product enhancements to unlock scale, • Use data and insight to inform strategic decisions and measure growth performance This is a highly visible role supporting multiple business areas, with real ownership and influence over how growth is delivered across the organisation. Your Skills & Experience • Proven experience leading growth for a subscription or recurring-revenue digital product, • Strong commercial acumen with ownership of revenue, pricing or monetisation strategy, • Track record of driving growth across acquisition, retention and lifecycle optimisation, • Experience working cross-functionally across product, marketing, tech and commercial teams, • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with a proven and demonstrable ability to influence at executive level, • Data-driven mindset with experience using experimentation and insight to drive decisions, • Digital marketing and D2C growth experience highly beneficial, • Broad, generalist growth leadership background across multiple business units or squads The Benefits • £140,000-£160,000, • Bonus – 20% (up to), • Senior leadership influence across a major digital platform, • High-impact role owning a flagship growth proposition How to Apply Please register your interest by sending your CV to Adam Osborne at Harnham via the Apply link on this page

Specification Sales Manager | North East & Scotland OTE £80,000 Year One + Hybrid/EV Company Vehicle + Benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a quality-led interiors manufacturer with an established reputation across the UK construction and interiors market. We are looking to appoint an experienced and commercially driven Specification Sales Manager to manage and further develop an established North East & Scotland region. This is a well-performing territory with a strong base of active accounts, established customer relationships and ongoing project activity already in place. The successful individual will inherit a solid region with genuine scope to further increase specification activity, strengthen existing partnerships and drive additional market share across the area. The role requires a proactive and experienced sales professional capable of managing both strategic account development and new business opportunities across specification-led channels. Key relationships across the region will include: • Housebuilders, • M&E Contractors, • Regional Developers, • Main Contractors, • Merchant Partners, • Specification & Project Stakeholders The position will involve managing projects from specification through to completion, developing key customer relationships, increasing engagement across existing accounts and identifying new growth opportunities throughout the territory. We are looking for an individual who understands specification and project-led sales environments and can operate effectively across both commercial and relationship-driven sales processes. You will be highly organised, commercially aware and capable of managing a busy and successful region with autonomy. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to join a respected manufacturer where they can build upon an already performing territory while making a genuine long-term impact across the region. Ideal Background: • Specification or project-led sales experience, • Interiors, KBB, plumbing, building products or wider construction sector background, • Experience working with developers, contractors and merchant networks, • Strong commercial awareness and account management capability, • Ability to identify and convert growth opportunities across established regions, • Self-motivated with strong territory management skills Package: • Excellent earning potential – OTE £80,000 Year One, • Hybrid or EV company vehicle, • Pension & additional benefits For more details, feel free to reach out. Ed Robinson Managing Director E: Ed@asr-international.co.uk W: _ ASR International specialises in Commercial, Operational and Sales appointments throughout the UK, partnering with manufacturers and distributors across the bathroom, brassware, sanitaryware, KBB and wider interiors sectors for senior-level and leadership appointments.

Are you a strategic procurement leader with a strong track record in technology and commercial negotiations? Do you enjoy building functions, shaping strategy and driving value across complex supplier landscapes? If so, we’d love you to read on. About the Team: Our procurement team is undergoing an exciting transformation as we strengthen and scale our capability to support the business. Procurement plays a critical role in supporting Optum UK’s commercial outcomes, supplier strategy, and operational efficiency. This is a unique opportunity to join at a pivotal moment as we re-establish a best-in-class procurement function aligned to our growing, technology-led business. This role is hybrid working; you will work predominantly from home and once a week in our Fulford Grange office (LS19 6BA). About the Role: As Procurement Director, you will take ownership of rebuilding and leading our procurement function, shaping strategy, governance and supplier management practices across the organisation. You will play a key role in supporting the business through a period of transition, leading high-value supplier negotiations and ensuring robust procurement processes are in place to support growth, cost optimisation and risk management. You will partner with senior stakeholders across Technology, Finance, Legal and Operations to deliver commercial value and drive long-term supplier performance. Key Responsibilities: • Define and implement a procurement strategy aligned to business priorities, growth plans and cost optimisation objectives, • Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team, • Lead complex, high-value negotiations with key technology and SaaS vendors (e.g. cloud providers, software suppliers), • Establish and embed procurement governance, policies and best practice across the business, • Drive supplier relationship management, performance monitoring and risk mitigation, • Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities across technology and operational spend, • Partner senior stakeholders across the organisation to influence commercial outcomes and decision-making, • Lead supplier transition activity and support business readiness across evolving commercial agreements and supplier arrangements. Who You Are: You are a commercially astute procurement leader with strong experience operating within a technology-led or complex organisation. You bring a strategic mindset but are equally comfortable rolling up your sleeves in a hands-on environment. You thrive in transformation settings and enjoy building capability, driving change and delivering measurable value. Your ability to influence at senior level and navigate complex supplier landscapes will be key to your success in this role. Key Skills, Experience & Qualifications • Strong experience managing technology procurement, including SaaS, cloud and IT services, • Proven track record of leading complex commercial negotiations and delivering cost savings, • Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing senior leaders, • Experience building or transforming procurement functions and operating models, • Sound understanding of contract management, supplier risk and governance frameworks Ready to Join Us? At Optum, we are a UK leader in integrated healthcare software and services, supporting healthcare professionals across primary and community care, pharmacy, secondary care and specialist services. Our technology enables better, faster and more efficient patient care across the UK healthcare system. Apply today to take the next step in your career and make a tangible impact in UK healthcare. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Keepmoat Homes is a fast growing top 10 UK housebuilder. We design and build quality homes and create places where people want to live. Our investment and participation helps transform communities and improves the lives of local people. We have a national presence combined with local knowledge and expertise in all aspects of housing – from finance, design and planning, to developing and building. Our comprehensive skills and capabilities give us a wider perspective across the whole housing lifecycle and we create lower risk ways of building homes people need. For more than 90 years our work has been absolutely visible to local communities so being part of the community is in our DNA. We hire local suppliers and tradespeople and work with local communities to make sure that our plans meet their needs. Job description We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Land and Partnerships Manager to join us as a senior member of the function in our Yorkshire West region based in Leeds; as part of a team to acquire land in line with the regions five-year business plan. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the regional business plan and land acquisition strategy. Reporting into the Land and Partnerships Director. They will identify, assess, pursue and progress potential land and partnership opportunities suitable for the business, lead and supervise on bid submissions, and take ownership of legal agreement negotiations on projects. They will work within a motivated and engaged team, developing team members by enabling and motivating them to be the best that they can to support the growth of the business. Skills, knowledge & experience We are looking for a Land and Partnerships Manager with proven industry experience in planning and land acquisition, who embodies our Keepmoat values; a creative and resilient individual with experience developing strategies using their initiative and negotiating skills. They will be collaborative; skilled in relationship building and stakeholder engagement with experience in developing strategies and in influencing senior decision makers and with strong negotiating and influencing skills. They will take a straightforward approach and be able to manage effectively across functional teams. They will be passionate about Land and Partnerships, with a real customer and team focus; motivated and enthusiastic about the land function. Education & qualifications Essential: Relevant industry requirements.

We are working with a growing law firm to hire a Head of Risk. In this role, you will work closely with the Director of Risk to lead the day-to-day operational management of the Risk & Best Practice function, delivering a first-class regulatory service across all legal and business departments. The firm is looking for an experienced risk lawyer or senior compliance professional who has advanced their career within a law firm environment. You should be a methodical professional with excellent planning and coordination skills, capable of staying calm under pressure and providing succinct, commercially focused solutions to senior stakeholders. The responsibilities will include: • Overseeing the daily operations of the risk teams to ensure seamless firmwide delivery of regulatory compliance., • Deputising for the Director of Risk and supporting critical reporting for the Board and the Audit & Risk Committee., • Acting as the senior escalation point for significant regulatory, ethical, professional liability, and reputational risks., • Managing day-to-day incidents, near misses, data breaches, and the implementation of information barriers., • Maintaining specialist governance over anti-money laundering frameworks, data protection requirements, and information security standards like ISO 27001., • Coordinating internal audit planning and managing the firm's quality and environmental management systems., • Leading the firm's professional indemnity insurance renewals, claims handling, and the administration of the complaints-handling process., • Providing senior-level advice on client contracts, tenders, outside counsel guidelines, and complex ethical queries., • Driving the performance, recruitment, capacity management, and professional development of the compliance team. Please submit your application today to start a confidential discussion. Ref: 1523

Head of Sales – Grocery & International (Challenger Brand) Leeds / Hybrid £ D.O.E + bonus (15% with stretch to 25%) We’re partnering with a high-growth challenger food brand that’s entering a genuine scale-up phase. Founder-led, entrepreneurial and demand-backed, the business is now building the commercial structure to accelerate growth across UK Grocery and international territories. The Head of Sales role will report into the MD, owning the numbers, setting the strategy, and helping shape the next chapter of growth. While this is a leadership position, it’s not an “ivory tower” role, you’ll need to be comfortable staying close to key customers and managing the most important account whilst opening doors at senior level. You will manage a team of 3 National Account Managers. The business has a strong turnover already, with on going pitches to UK Retail (including an established international retail relationship), but the major growth is in UK Grocery with clear ambitions to scale significantly over the next 3–5 years, including an expansion into new categories Key Responsibilities: • Own the commercial number for the UK Grocery business and support the international retail relationship, • Build and execute the customer strategy with a focus on unlocking Top 4 growth (Tesco/Waitrose-level), • Develop and lead the JBP approach, ensuring plans align with brand, category and margin ambitions, • Lead and coach the commercial team (including NAMs and sales support), building a high-performance culture, • Strengthen the business’ route-to-market and customer mix, ensuring focus and clarity across accounts, • Work closely with internal stakeholders across finance, supply chain, operations and NPD to deliver sustainable growth, • Bring structure and pace without overcomplicating process — pragmatic leadership in a scaling environment, • Be willing to own a select number of key relationships personally, particularly during strategic growth phases Qualifications: • Senior commercial leadership experience in FMCG (Head of Sales / Sales Director / Controller / SNAM ready to step up), • Strong UK Grocery background with credible experience opening and nurturing Top 4 relationships, • Confident owning P&L / margin delivery, and comfortable operating in a competitive category, • Commercially sharp with strong JBP and category understanding, • Leadership style that develops others — growth mindset, coaching, and accountability, • Entrepreneurial approach: hands-on, adaptable, not precious, and comfortable driving change, • Comfortable operating in a founder-led environment with high ambition and fast decision making If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I’d love to speak to you! Find out more about our available opportunities or how we can help you further your career – contact us today. Please get in touch with or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy: Call: 020 7871 8000 Email: will.cattell@advocate-group.co.uk The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Commercial Underwriter Multi-Award-Winning Insurer Leeds Salary negotiable, plus 20% bonus Hybrid-Working We are delighted to be partnering with this world-leading insurance company that is seeking a Commercial Underwriter in Leeds. Our client operates in over 20 countries, and is very much renowned as a world-leader within its chosen markets. Not only does the company provide crucial financial protection to a diverse range of customers, it also provides its employees with some of the most attractive career development opportunities in the market. This business is enjoying tremendous growth, and as a result, has recently moved into new, state of the art offices within one of Leeds City Centre’s most iconic buildings. Many people who join this company cite, “this is the best place I have ever worked at”. It is genuinely difficult to find a company that invests so heavily in its staff because they want them to benefit from “proper careers, where every member of staff has a mentor.” We visited the office recently, and because of the company’s growth, it was difficult to find someone who hadn’t recently had, or was in the process of working towards, a promotion! The role is based within the renewals department, dealing with a wide variety of fascinating risks including, but not limited to Professional Management Risks, Social Welfare, Care, Not For Profit and Charity policies. Underwriters within this team tell us that the cases are extremely interesting, and no day is the same. Specific duties will include, but not be limited to, underwriting renewal cases, collaborating with the Claims team, as well as developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with the Technical department and the wider business. You’ll provide excellent service to brokers, prioritising renewals and mid-term adjustments to ensure deadlines are met. Being a growing business that very much listens to, and implements employees’ great ideas and suggestions, you’ll have the opportunity to get involved in some really interesting ad hoc projects and make a real difference. It is not essential that you have previous experience within the above product lines as full training will be provided. However, you must have some underwriting experience encompassing Property / Liability / Commercial Combined OR Financial Lines insurance. It may be that you are currently an Insurance Broker, who has underwritten via delegated authority schemes. It’s essential that you are well-organised and efficient, and as you’ll regularly be dealing with brokers, you’ll be engaging and professional. “I really want to stress that this is NOT a ‘dead-end’ underwriting role”, says the Director. “We are extremely passionate about developing our staff, and this role has the genuine potential to progress into a number of different areas, such as Senior Underwriting, General Management, Technical, Compliance, Sales and more.” Our client operates a hybrid-working arrangement, allowing you to work 2 days from home. The team are well-renowned in the industry for their friendly, supportive and collaborative environment, and there are lots of sports and social events available, including an incredible annual summer ball! You’ll be rewarded with a generous basic salary (Negotiable depending on experience), plus a market-leading 20% bonus scheme and impressive corporate benefits, which include substantial pension contributions and financial bonuses for passing CII qualifications. Aston Charles - a personalised service from industry experts General Insurance and Financial Services Recruitment For more jobs like this, or for more information on how we may be able to help you in your search for a new job, please visit our website

Global Product Director COO (with dotted line to CEO) Overview A senior leadership opportunity for an experienced product professional to define and deliver a globally competitive travel portfolio. This role is accountable for driving revenue, margin, and customer growth through a high-quality, differentiated product offering. The Role You will own the strategy, performance, and evolution of the global product portfolio and supplier ecosystem. Operating at an executive level, you’ll balance long-term direction with short-term performance, ensuring the product supports commercial success and market competitiveness. Key Responsibilities: • Lead global product strategy and portfolio direction, • Own commercial performance, including revenue, margin, and cost control, • Drive product quality, differentiation, and customer experience standards, • Develop and manage a high-performing supplier network, • Build scalable operating models, processes, and governance, • Use data and technology to inform decision-making and enable growth, • Partner cross-functionally to align product with wider business strategy Key Focus Areas: • Portfolio optimisation and lifecycle management, • Margin improvement and cost efficiency, • Product-led competitive positioning, • Supplier performance and strategic alignment, • Continuous improvement and innovation Experience Required • Proven leadership in product strategy and portfolio management within a multi-market environment, • Strong commercial track record delivering revenue and margin growth, • Experience building scalable operating models and capabilities, • Ability to influence at senior/executive level, • Demonstrated success leading transformation and change Desirable • Experience in travel, tours, or similar sectors, • Exposure to technology-led transformation, • Experience developing supplier or sourcing strategies This is a high-impact leadership role suited to someone who can combine strategic thinking with commercial delivery to build a best-in-class product offering.

Fire Engineer (JPC-109) Location - Remote Salary - £65,000 - £80,000 Overview: Complete internal and external Fire Risk Assessments both visual and fully intrusive. Advise clients on fire safety compliance within existing and new build schemes and work with multi disciplinary team in developing complex designs. Experience: • Minimum 3 years PQE, • External Wall Risk Assessments, • Retrospective and design fire strategies, • Compartmentation Surveys, • Large and small refurbishment and re-cladding projects, • Fire Protection Work, • Member of IFE, • Level 5 certificate/diploma or above Skills, Knowledge and Understanding: • Liaise closely with Clients, Contractors, Developers, Clerk of Works and other key stakeholders., • Undertake Risk Assessments in line with current legislation., • Advise clients of pragmatic, cost-effective solutions to mitigate risk where possible., • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; decision making based on a clear fire engineering analysis. Clients: • Contractors and Developers., • Principally Local Authorities, Housing Associations and other Clients. General: • Comply with, or improve upon, our Clients’ Key Performance Indicators., • Working with a Quality Management System. Report on a regular basis on status of projects and update Fee Projections., • Assist the Director in Charge with Business Development, cultivating new and existing Clients to promote our Building Surveying service offering. Fire Engineering: • Assist the client in RAG assessing their stock to understand their potential liabilities., • Review information relating to fire safety that the client has accrued for their buildings to date and advise them of its suitability., • Conduct Fire Risk Assessments both internally and externally in-line with current industry guidance and compile a detailed report., • Provide CPD to clients, making them aware of their obligations as building owners., • Peer review reports from other Fire Engineers where requested., • Work with the project team to produce cost-effective, pragmatic remedial solutions where possible., • Attend client/resident meetings when required to explain reports that have been issued and the implications of the findings., • Produce Fire strategies, fire safety management plans, planning statement, fire statements, assist with BSR applications, review design drawings and technical data sheets., • Work with the project team to compile the ER’s., • Liaise closely with the Clerk of Works and the contractor and carry out compliance checks of the works as they progress., • Attend site progress meetings when required., • Assist with updating and creating new templates; support wider fire engineering team as required. Rewards and Benefits: • Competitive salary, • Discretionary bonus incentive, • Pension contributions, • Private medical insurance, • 28 days holiday (incl. Bank Holidays), • 3-4 days during Xmas period, • 1 day off for birthday Salary: £65,000 to £80,000 per annum

Our client, a tier 1 contractor focusing on energy projects across the UK, are seeking an Operations Director to lead the delivery of their substation projects in the North / Eastern regions of England. This role provides a unique opportunity to influence strategic growth and oversee the successful delivery of large-scale projects within the energy sector. The Operations Director will drive the delivery of major projects valued over £300m+ each, significantly grow the current team size, and align their strategy with safety, sustainability, and financial goals, while fostering a high-performing, inclusive culture. Key Responsibilities: • Oversee a team of Project Directors & Project Managers and provide operational leadership across the North / Eastern region, while ensuring safety, financial, and sustainability targets are achieved., • Lead and motivate project teams, encouraging a culture of continuous improvement and engagement., • Develop and implement strategic initiatives that align with company growth objectives., • Maintain client satisfaction by consistently meeting and exceeding expectations., • Directly manage Project Directors, Operations Lead, and a commercial team to ensure cohesive, efficient operations., • Work closely with senior leadership to drive overall business objectives, supporting work-winning and business development efforts. Key Skills & Experience: • Demonstrated leadership within a similar project-driven environment, ideally in energy or civil infrastructure sectors., • Strategic and analytical mindset with experience in financial and operational performance management., • Excellent communication skills, capable of fostering strong relationships with clients and stakeholders., • Proven ability to drive safety standards and champion sustainability practices. Remuneration An attractive salary and benefits package is available, including: • Car allowance, • Annual bonus scheme, • Pension plan, • Private healthcare cover, • 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with flexible options, • Life assurance

Reed Property & Construction are proud to be working with a leading multidisciplinary consultancy, employing over 250 professionals across 14 UK and Ireland offices, to appoint a Regional Director of Project Management for the North region. This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape and grow an established Project Management offering across their Manchester and Leeds locations, with strong backing from a well-respected national leadership team. The Role You will take responsibility for the strategic growth, leadership and performance of the Project Management service line in the North. This role will require someone with a strong business development background who can bring an established network with them to the role. This is a hands-on, commercially focused leadership role, combining client delivery, team development and business generation. A key focus will be on expanding the service line, leveraging existing relationships alongside developing your own client base to generate sustainable fee income. Key Responsibilities • Lead and grow the Project Management service line across Manchester and Leeds, • Drive business development activity with new and existing clients, • Deliver high-quality, end-to-end project management services, • Develop and implement the regional service line business plan, • Champion excellence in delivery standards, processes, and quality control, • Support and mentor team members, building a high-performing and engaged team, • Collaborate with other service lines to align delivery and maximise opportunities, • Promote innovation, efficiency, and best practice across the team, • Maintain and enhance key client relationships, • Represent the business in the market and support marketing initiatives You will work across a diverse client base including institutional investors, developers and asset managers, delivering high-profile schemes across a variety of sectors and having a ESG focus. Key Accountabilities • Lead and grow the regional Project Management function for the North, enhancing its technical and commercial profile, • Deliver against financial and performance targets, including fee income generation, • Support the development and growth of the wider team, • Align regional delivery with national strategy and service quality standards, • Build a strong market presence across the Northern region About You You will be an experienced, client-facing Project Management professional with a strong commercial mindset and proven leadership capability. Key requirements include: • Degree qualified with MRICS (or equivalent), • A proven track record in project delivery and client relationship management, • An established client network with the ability to generate new work, • Strong leadership skills, with experience mentoring and developing teams, • A solid understanding of the Northern property market, • Demonstrable success in achieving financial and business development targets, • Confident communicator, both written and verbal, • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and performance What’s on Offer • Competitive salary and car allowance, • Performance-related bonus and director-level incentives, • Flexible and hybrid working, • Private healthcare, life assurance and personal accident cover, • Generous holiday allowance plus wellbeing and charity days, • Pension scheme, • Clear career progression within a growing, people-focused consultancy

Director – Accounting Advisory Directors at CFGI will work closely with ‘C-level’ management of FTSE 100, mid-cap and start-up companies. CFGI Directors lead project teams and interact with clients and their Big 4 auditors on all aspects of engagements, including report writing, developing and managing clients relationships, and business development. Take ownership of your career at CFGI: · Gain exposure to a wide range of industries and/or projects. · Make a true business impact with your clients. · Own projects from start to finish. · Experience client interaction and thrive in a client-facing role. · Be consistently challenged and learn through a collegial environment created from top tier experts hired within the firm. · Enjoy the flexibility of office/remote/client site work locations (engagement specific). · Create your own path. · Enjoy what you do! What you might expect: · Interact with clients’ executive team and auditors, serving as a subject matter expert, leading clients through complex accounting issues and driving conclusions. · Lead client engagement and own client delivery on operational due diligence for complex transactions (i.e. – IPO’s, acquisitions and divestitures, stock offerings and debt raises). · Drive client deliverables of financial and regulatory information in accordance with regulatory requirements. · Serve as a subject matter expert on projects related to new accounting standards. · Lead process improvement projects and implementation of changes. · Mentor senior managers, managers, and consultants, acting as a moral and ethical role model, fostering engagement team professional growth, and providing constructive and actionable feedback. · Lead firm initiatives and identify areas for improvements. · Play an active role in the firm’s recruiting efforts, client relationship building, and business development efforts. Who you are: · An undergraduate degree in Accounting – ACA, ACCA, CPA and/or MBA combined with solid accounting experience will be considered in lieu of a degree in accounting. · 12+ years of experience in public accounting and/or industry accounting and/or finance. · Outstanding interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with an ability to assimilate easily into teams. · Strong technical skills and a working knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP and US GAAP. · Proactive in identifying client needs and effective in building a strong relationship with clients. · Highly organized and focused and demonstrates the ability to set overall engagement expectations and direction. · Effective analytical and critical thinking abilities. · Entrepreneurial nature, self-motivated, ethical, and dependable. · High energy with commitment to quality client service, focusing on ensuring positive resolutions to conflicts. · Consistently seek opportunities to enhance your skills by attending higher-level training, develop firm training materials and enhance overall firm knowledge base. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Recruitment Consultant Opportunity – Leeds City Centre – Computer Futures Computer Futures (part of SThree) are on the lookout for ambitious individuals to join their high performing office! Our Leeds Office are experts in IT TECH Recruitment! ⚙️ We’re a global STEM workforce consultancy, connecting brilliant minds with the world’s most innovative companies. From Life Sciences to Tech, Engineering to Maths we help shape the future— one placement at a time. 📍 Leeds City Centre 🏡 Hybrid Working (4 days office / 1 day home) 💰 Starting Salary: £27,500+ (Higher DOE) 💸 Uncapped Commission | No Threshold | No Limits 💼 What You’ll Be Doing As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you’ll: • 🌐 Use digital tools, referrals, and events to find top talent, • 🧠 Interview and assess candidates to match them with the right roles, • 🤝 Build your own business - cultivating strong relationships with clients and candidates, • 💬 Negotiate offers - Make placements, • 🔄 Manage the full recruitment cycle (360) from start to finish, • 📑 Vertical market specialist You’ll be supported every step of the way with best-in-class training and a clear path to promotion through our SThree Velocity Programme. 🎁 What You’ll Get We believe in rewarding potential. Here’s what’s in it for you: • 💷 Competitive salary + uncapped commission, • 🌍 Global career opportunities (33 locations worldwide), • 🛫 Incentive trips to amazing destinations, • 🍽️ Director Lunch Clubs at top restaurants, • 🧘 Thrive wellbeing community, • 🏥 Private medical cover + optional dental, • 🏖️ 28 days holiday + bank holidays + buy more, • 👶 Industry-leading parental leave, • 📈 Company share scheme, • 🚀 Velocity career progression programme 📲 Let’s Talk Send your CV in the first instance including your contact details - And the SThree TA Team will take it from there.

Technical Director / Associate – Transport Planning (Development) - Leeds (note: London is also an option) Lead. Grow. Make your mark. At Mayer Brown, we are proud of our reputation for delivering high-quality, commercially focused transport planning solutions across the UK. We are now looking for driven and entrepreneurial transport planning leaders to further build and grow both our London and Leeds Transportation teams. This is more than a technical role. It’s a genuine opportunity to build something, shape a regional offer, and become a key part of our growth strategy. The Opportunity We are seeking an ambitious Associate Transport Planner or Technical Director who is ready to: • Establish and grow a thriving Transport Planning team, • Develop and lead a clear business strategy for London and the SE, • Build long-term, trusted relationships with private sector clients and key stakeholders, • Deliver technically robust, commercially astute advice across the full development lifecycle You will report to a Board Director and have the autonomy to lead your own projects, shape your team, and drive business development – backed by the full support of our wider national Transport Planning and Infrastructure teams. For the right individual, this is a platform to lead, influence and leave a legacy. What You’ll Be Doing You will provide multi-disciplinary transport planning advice across a diverse private sector portfolio, including: • Pre-acquisition feasibility and due diligence, • Strategic site promotion and Local Plan representations, • Outline and detailed planning applications, • Transport Assessments and Statements, • Travel Plans, • Environmental Statement Transport Chapters, • Preliminary access and junction improvement designs, • Discharge of conditions and planning appeals You’ll liaise daily with Local Planning Authorities, Highway Authorities, National Highways, planning consultants, architects, environmental consultants, engineers and fellow professionals – representing Mayer Brown with confidence and technical authority. Alongside technical delivery, you will: • Develop and implement a clear strategy for growing our Leeds team, • Identify and secure new business opportunities, • Prepare fee proposals and manage project finances, • Lead, mentor and recruit staff as the team expands, • Maintain and enhance our technical excellence in line with industry best practice What We’re Looking For We want a commercially astute transport planning leader with the confidence and credibility to grow a regional presence. Essential experience and skills: • A strong track record in private sector transport planning, • Excellent knowledge of the English planning system, • Advanced experience with industry software including:, • Junctions 9 (PICADY/ARCADY), • LinSig, • Trip rate and connectivity data sources, • TEMPro/NTEM, • Strong analytical capability and advanced Excel skills, • Detailed knowledge of DMRB, Manual for Streets, CIHT guidance and local design standards (including 6Cs), • Excellent report writing and technical review skills, • Proven project and financial management capability, • Staff leadership and mentoring experience, • Strong business development and client relationship skills Desirable: • MSc in Transport Planning or Engineering, • Chartered status (CEng, TPP or CMILT), • Experience with VISSIM or PARAMICS, • GIS understanding /capability (e.g. ArcGIS, MapInfo, QuantumGIS), • Working knowledge of AutoCAD and vehicle tracking, • Experience working with public sector clients Who You Are • Entrepreneurial and proactive, • Commercially aware and results-driven, • Technically strong with attention to detail, • Confident building networks and winning work, • Comfortable leading from the front, • Motivated to grow both a team and your own career You will have the drive to shape a business unit and the credibility to represent Mayer Brown in the marketplace. Why Join Mayer Brown? At Mayer Brown, we combine technical excellence with a pragmatic, client-focused approach. Our culture is built around: • Delivering high-quality, practical solutions, • Maintaining trusted, long-term client relationships, • Encouraging collaboration across disciplines, • Investing in our people and supporting career progression Our Transport Planning team works closely with our wider Infrastructure department, offering clients a seamless, integrated service. We pride ourselves on balanced relationships within our teams and with our clients – professional, responsive and commercially aware. Our projects span urban extensions, city centre regeneration, strategic road network developments, commercial and industrial schemes, residential travel planning, and more. No two days are the same. Competitive package and benefits. Ready to Build Something? If you are a driven transport planning professional looking for the opportunity to lead, grow a regional presence, and play a key role in the future of a respected consultancy, we would like to hear from you. Please send your CV and details of the position you are applying for (London or Leeds), and we will be in touch. Your leadership move starts here.

Performance Manager Leeds (Hybrid – 3x Days a Week in Office) £75,000-£95,000 The Company A major UK broadcaster undergoing a significant digital transformation, with streaming and on-demand now central to future growth; the business is currently evolving its operating model and building new capabilities within its streaming division, with a strong focus on improving commercial performance, prioritisation, and decision-making – you can play a key role in this! The Role As a Performance Manager within the Streaming Product & Growth function, you will play a key role in shaping how the business evaluates performance and drives commercial outcomes; reporting into the Streaming Business Director, you will operate across strategy, performance management, and commercial evaluation, ensuring the business is focused on the highest-impact initiatives. Key responsibilities include: • Evaluating performance across core KPIs (viewing, reach, ad & non-ad revenue, ROI), • Identifying growth opportunities and performance drivers, • Leading commercial assessments and business cases for new initiatives, • Supporting forecasting, budgeting, and prioritisation processes, • Partnering with product, growth, and data teams to align on strategy, • Building frameworks for performance tracking and decision-making, • Translating analysis into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders Your Skills & Experience • Experience in a commercial performance, strategy, or growth-focused role, • Strong understanding of revenue drivers and business performance, • Ability to assess trade-offs and influence investment decisions, • Comfortable working with data, without being a deep technical specialist, • Proven stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration Industry backgrounds considered include: Media/Streaming (preferred), eCommerce, Retail, Financial Services/FinTech The Benefits • £75,000-£95,000 How to Apply Please register your interest by sending your CV to Adam Osborne at Harnham via the Apply link on this page.

💥 Account Director – Retail 💥 £50K–£55K 💥 Leeds – Hybrid ThePlaceToBe are partnering with a creative agency that works with a mix of global retail, FMCG and lifestyle brands bringing bold ideas to life across physical and digital retail environments. This is an opportunity to take the lead on exciting retail accounts where creativity meets execution turning big brand ideas into impactful, real-world experiences. About the role… As an Account Director, you’ll be the driving force behind retail-focused accounts owning client relationships while leading the delivery of creative, insight-led campaigns. This isn’t just about delivery it’s about activation. You’ll work closely with creative teams to translate big ideas into compelling retail experiences. You’ll play a key role in taking global brand thinking and making it resonate locally adapting, evolving and activating campaigns so they truly connect with audiences. What you’ll be doing… • Acting as the senior strategic lead across key retail accounts, • Building strong client relationships and becoming a trusted creative partner, • Bringing ideas to life translating creative concepts into engaging retail activations, • Collaborating closely with creative, strategy and production teams, • Ensuring global campaigns are executed effectively across different markets, • Overseeing delivery to ensure work is on brief, on time and on budget, • Supporting new business and contributing to agency growth About you… You’re a creatively driven Account Director who thrives on making ideas happen. You understand retail inside out not just how it looks, but how it works and love turning strategy into tangible, engaging brand experiences. You’re confident leading conversations with clients, pushing creative thinking and ensuring work stands out in a competitive retail landscape. What we’re looking for… • Proven experience at Account Director or Client Director level within a creative agency, • Strong background in retail marketing and activations, • A passion for creativity and bringing ideas to life in real-world environments, • Experience delivering integrated campaigns across multiple channels, • Strong commercial and strategic thinking skills, • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, including global teams, • A natural leader with experience mentoring and developing others 💌 Sound like you? Or open to hearing more? Get in touch for a chat!

Director of Sales – Publishing Markets UK & Europe | Senior Individual Contributor / Player-Manager | Hunter Role Package: £95,000 base salary + competitive commission The Opportunity A highly regarded global EdTech and digital transformation organisation is seeking a commercially driven Director of Sales to lead growth across the UK and European education publishing sector. For more than 20 years, the business has been building digital learning ecosystems for some of the world’s largest publishers, universities, and training providers — powering everything from learning platforms and assessment engines to large-scale corporate upskilling solutions used by millions globally. Their expertise sits at the intersection of accessibility, AI-driven personalisation, digital publishing, and scalable content delivery. While not a household name, the organisation plays a critical behind-the-scenes role in shaping how modern learners engage with education across higher education, professional learning, and publishing markets. This is a newly created role focused on winning and expanding strategic publisher accounts at a time of significant market change - driven by AI adoption, accessibility legislation, digital-first learning models, and platform modernisation initiatives. The successful candidate will take ownership of a high-value territory, operating as a senior new-business hunter responsible for building pipeline, closing enterprise deals, and developing long-term publisher partnerships. Role Purpose The Director of Sales – Publishing Markets will be responsible for generating new business revenue across UK and European education publishers while growing strategic existing accounts. This is a senior individual contributor role with significant autonomy and visibility. The successful candidate will lead complex consultative sales cycles, engage senior publisher stakeholders, and collaborate closely with international presales and delivery teams to ensure commercially strong and deliverable solutions. The role suits an experienced enterprise sales professional with strong publishing or EdTech sector expertise and a proven track record of developing opportunities from zero through to contract signature. Key Responsibilities New Business Development • Identify, engage, and close new publisher accounts across the UK and Europe, • Build and manage a high-quality pipeline through proactive outbound activity and strategic networking, • Lead full enterprise sales cycles from discovery through to commercial negotiation and contract close, • Engage senior stakeholders including CTOs, Chief Product Officers, Heads of Digital, and VP-level leaders, • Develop consultative, pain-led sales strategies aligned to publisher transformation priorities, • Position phased engagements, pilots, and proof-of-concept programmes to accelerate deal conversion, • Represent the organisation at major industry events and conferences across publishing and EdTech Account Growth & Strategic Relationship Management • Develop strategic account plans for existing publisher relationships, • Identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities across digital, accessibility, platform, and content services, • Build multi-threaded stakeholder relationships within enterprise accounts, • Support the development of customer references and case studies to support wider market growth Collaboration with International Delivery & Presales Teams • Act as the commercial lead between clients and offshore presales/delivery teams, • Ensure proposals are commercially robust, technically aligned, and operationally deliverable, • Manage client expectations around delivery models, governance, and implementation, • Provide market feedback and competitive intelligence to internal teams Market & Segment Development • Maintain a strategic target list of publisher accounts across UK and Europe, • Contribute to go-to-market positioning, messaging, and market strategy, • Provide leadership with ongoing market insight and pipeline forecasting, • Act as an internal advocate for publisher sector opportunities and emerging trends What We’re Looking For Essential Experience • Proven success winning new enterprise accounts within technology services, EdTech, digital publishing, or related sectors, • Demonstrable track record of generating pipeline independently and closing high-value deals (£500k+), • Experience selling into or working with education publishers, • Strong understanding of publisher buying cycles, digital transformation initiatives, and stakeholder structures, • Experience operating within consultative, solution-led sales environments, • Ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder sales processes involving technical, commercial, and procurement functions, • Strong executive communication and presentation skills Highly Desirable • Existing relationships within the UK or European education publishing market, • Understanding of accessibility legislation (EAA/WCAG) and its commercial impact on publishers, • Experience working alongside offshore or international delivery teams, • Additional European language skills would be advantageous Personal Attributes • Highly proactive hunter mentality with a strong drive for new business generation, • Commercially astute and strategically minded, • Comfortable operating autonomously in a high-growth environment, • Credible and confident engaging senior enterprise stakeholders, • Collaborative, pragmatic, and delivery-focused, • Strong market curiosity and ability to identify emerging commercial opportunities Package & Benefits • £95,000 base salary, • Competitive commission structure, • Flexible/home-based UK working model, • International travel opportunities, • Significant autonomy and strategic influence within a growing market segment Apply now!

Company: Elizabeth School of London Job Title: Career and Employability officer Employment Type: Full Time Salary: £30,000 Per Annum Working Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9am to 5pm Location: On-Site, Leeds, UK Reporting to: Director of Student Administration Responsible for: Student Support & Welfare Team Job Purpose Elizabeth School of London is one of the fastest growing private higher education providers in the UK and currently operates campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, and Northampton. To ensure a high quality and consistent student experience to all our students, the successful candidate will work collaboratively with academic and professional services colleagues across Schools, Faculties, Student Opportunity, the Advancement Team sharing information, making connections, and improving the service we deliver. Key responsibilities (The Career and Employability officer will act as a source of expertise for ESL on matters relating to student career and employability and other related service) Career Counselling: The officer meets with students individually or in groups to assess their career aspirations, interests, skills, and strengths. They provide personalized guidance and support, helping students explore different career options and make informed decisions regarding their professional paths. Job Search Assistance: The officer assists students in developing effective job search strategies, including resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, networking, and online job application techniques. They may conduct workshops or provide one-on-one coaching to help students improve their job search skills. Employability Skills Development: The officer helps students identify and develop the skills required for successful employment, such as communication skills, teamwork, problem-solving, leadership, and digital literacy. They may organize workshops, seminars, or training sessions to enhance students' employability skills. Career Development Programs: The officer designs and implements career development programs and initiatives to support students' professional growth. This may include organizing career fairs, industry-specific events, guest speaker sessions, and internship or job shadowing opportunities to expose students to different career paths and connect them with employers. Employer Engagement: The officer establishes and maintains relationships with employers, industry professionals, and alumni to create networking and employment opportunities for students. They collaborate with employers to promote job openings, internships, and other career-related opportunities, and facilitate employer presentations and recruitment events on campus. Additional Information • The post holder must at all times carry out their responsibilities with due regard to the Institution’s Equal Opportunities Policy., • The post holder must accept responsibility for ensuring that the policies and procedures relating to Health and Safety in the workplace are always adhered to., • The post holder must respect the confidentiality of data stored electronically and by other means in line with General Data Protection Regulation 2018 (GDPR) the Data Protection Act 2018., • The post holder must ensure that all work is carried out in professional and timely manner, with appropriate confidentiality and sensitivity., • The post holder must have a good understanding of and adhere to Safeguarding and welfare requirements as well as how to fully apply the Safeguarding and welfare rules when supporting students., • The post holder must promptly undertake required training necessary for the role as well as any institutional training required. Qualifications Requirement Essential: • Degree in a relevant discipline and/or other equivalent and relevant prior experience, • Experience, • Direct experience as a key influencer in supporting students to engage with careers and employability., • Direct experience in student coaching/career guidance support · Direct experience of managing elements of selection and assessment, • Accustomed to operating in a target driven environment and demonstrable experience of achieving a desired business outcome. Desirable, • Relevant experience in high volume graduate recruitment/jobs brokerage Skills and Abilities: • The ability to listen, provide empathy and act with discretion as required., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate clearly and effectively at different levels., • Strong presentation skills, • Good IT skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) including word processing, spreadsheets and use of databases., • High resilience and an ability to work under pressure and priorities work in order to meet jobs brokerage targets., • Professional customer service delivery to all stakeholders (students, internal staff, employers), • Excellent knowledge and experience of using information technology and management systems together with strong oral and written communication and presentation skills., • Attention to detail and ability to work efficiently to complete set tasks., • A positive outlook and determination to succeed. Benefits • Annual leave (7.2 weeks), • Workplace pension scheme., • Company Sick Policy., • Statutory maternity/paternity pays., • Career development opportunities, • Training and self-development opportunities., • Gym membership discounts, • Retail discount schemes, • Cinema discounts, • Grocery discounts, • Cycle to work, • Investing and savings opportunities, • Financial wellbeing – personal debt advise., • Financial wellbeing education, • My Mind Pal (mental fitness)

💥 Senior SEO Lead 💥 £45k to £55k 💥 North Leeds - Hybrid - 3 days a week – Parking Provided ThePlaceToBe are excited to be working closely with a digital agency that specialise within the world of Automotive. These guys offer services such as Web Development, Paid Media, SEO and Content Marketing. This digital agency provide the very best in development and training. About the role... As a SEO Lead, you’ll be take charge of organic search operations for the agency What you’ll be doing day to day... • Work with key agency clients and assist with the strategic SEO plans and roadmaps, • Assist with team development, recruitment and mentoring, • Liaise closely with client and act as the centralised SEO contact, • Take part in new business pitches and assist director with agency growth ideas, • Work closely with the Paid Media lead to ensure organic search and paid search is collaborating well, • Supply ideas around growth areas of SEO and invest time to ensure the latest technology is being used About you... To be considered for this SEO Lead role you must have a passion for all things organic search What we're looking for... • Strong experience working SEO focused role, • Ability to plan out complex SEO strategies, • Great understanding of technical SEO elements (audits, migrations etc), • Passion for the latest technology and be extremely innovative with processes, • Experience within team leadership and mentoring, • Desire to work within an independent agency and be passionate about being part of a growing agency, • You must be able to commute to North Leeds, 3 days a week Sound like you? Or interested in having a chat about your next career move? Get in touch

UK Coaching is here for the COACH. We develop inspiring coaches to bring the transformative power of #GreatCoaching to the lives of millions. As the leading charitable organisation for sports and physical activity coaches in the UK, our vision is to create happier and healthier communities, and we are looking for people who share our passion and purpose. The National Coaching Foundation is made up of two organisations: UK Coaching and UK Coaching Solutions. Great coaching encourages people to be more active, more often. We know there are much wider benefits involved, including physical and mental well-being, and economic, individual and social development. UK Coaching is here to support people to deliver great coaching, support the organisations who recruit, develop, educate, support and deploy coaches, and to develop products and services that support more people and organisations to foster active communities. Through our commitment to people, passion and progress, we’re taking the lead in coaching excellence and within our portfolio is 1st4sport, which is an awarding body that specialises in providing regulated learning, development and assessment for coaches in the UK. We work with Training Providers, Sport England, UK Sport and the Home Country Sports Councils, National Governing Bodies (NGBs), County Sports Partnerships (CSPs), and a host of sporting and physical activity partners and agencies. The maximum size of the Board is 12. The Board has statutory and fiduciary responsibilities under Charity Law and the Companies Act. It is responsible for developing strategy and acting as a challenge to the executive, who have the responsibility of day to day delivery. The Board meets a minimum of three times a year to further the development of the business. Each board member takes on additional duties according to their skill sets. This role is non-remunerated with reasonable expenses being reimbursed. 1. Dimensions of Role UK Coaching is the lead agency for the coaching of physical activity and sport. 1. Key areas of responsibility Provide strategic leadership, insight and guidance into how UK Coaching can support coaches to deliver excellent experiences. Support and challenge the Executive team who have responsibility for day to day delivery. 1. Knowledge required to do the job The Non-Executive Director must have: • The ability to provide strategic oversight of our fundraising activities, and be able to support the Executive in fundraising, ensuring they align with our long-term mission and financial sustainability goals. • Strong knowledge of fundraising through grants, foundations and/ or corporate partnerships or sponsorships., • A passion for coaching and or sport and physical activity with an understanding of its central role in developing a happier and healthier nation., • Using your extensive network, be willing to act as an ambassador, opening doors to potential corporate partners., • Practical experience of serving as a Board member and supporting Executive staff., • An understanding of sport and physical activity., • Knowledge of working with partner organisations to achieve a common set of objectives. 1. Skills required to do the job The Non-Executive Director must demonstrate that they have: • The ability to absorb complex information and provide Board level guidance., • Willingness to contribute in a positive manner and be proactive in supporting the organisation to achieve its objectives., • Strong communication skills with the ability to act as an ambassador for UK Coaching., • Any additional skills as determined by the Board Skills Matrix. 1. Time commitment You will be expected to devote such time as is necessary for the proper performance of your duties including attendance at Board meetings (approximately 3-6 per annum).

Distinct Recruitment is pleased to be partnering with a multi-award-winning firm of Chartered Accountants to recruit a Client Director. This is a great opportunity to work for a fast-paced, forward-thinking firm at a pivotal point in their growth journey. We’re looking for an ambitious and experienced qualified accountant with a track record of successfully managing client relationships and developing high-performing teams in accountancy practice. The opportunity As a Client Director, you will: • Lead and oversee client relationships, ensuring exceptional service quality and long-term success, • Coach and mentor a team of finance managers to deliver accurate, timely, and insightful reporting, • Act as the senior escalation point for complex client matters and strategic decision-making, • Maintain key client relationships while empowering teams to manage day-to-day communications, • Oversee onboarding and transition processes, creating efficient outsourced finance department structures, • Drive continuous improvement across service delivery and operational processes, • Monitor portfolio profitability and KPIs, ensuring strong commercial performance, • Support career development and progression within your team, • Identify growth opportunities through upselling and cross-selling additional services, • Review complex VAT returns, annual accounts, and management accounts to ensure technical excellence and compliance About you To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with experience in a client-facing role in an accountancy practice. You will be technically strong, with people management experience, and a positive attitude. This is a remote role, so you will have experience of and be keen to work from home. Salary and benefits This is a great opportunity to be part of a collaborative team in a values-led business. This is a remote role, and you will be rewarded with a competitive salary and benefits package: • Salary - £68,000 - £75,000, • Company pension scheme, • 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays and an additional day on your birthday, • Bonus, • Tax-free home office allowance