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Real Estate Solicitor (3–6 PQE) Bradford \nFull-time \nHybrid working \n \nA well-established and highly regarded commercial law firm is looking to appoint a Real Estate Solicitor (3–6 years’ PQE) to join its growing Bradford office. \n \nWorking across a wide range of sectors - including energy and renewables, retail, leisure and hospitality, transport, logistics, and highly regulated industries - the real estate team is known for its technical expertise and commercially focused advice. \n \nThe firm acts for a diverse client base, including property developers, investors, lenders, and public and third-sector organisations, such as schools and health-sector bodies. \n \nThe role This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience within a strong and collaborative real estate team. You will support senior lawyers on a variety of matters, including: \n \n\n\n\t

IN-HOUSE CONTRACT REVIEW PARALEGAL \n\n NORTH LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE \n\n Competitive Salary and Benefits Package \n\n Haggerty Jaques is proud to be working on behalf of this major international organisation to recruit a paralegal into its global risk management team as an Assistant Contract Reviewer. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the start of their legal career. \n\n About the Role \n\n As an Assistant Contract Reviewer, you will help operational teams enter into agreements with clients and suppliers, ensuring that risks are understood and managed appropriately. With support from the wider team, you’ll play a key part in facilitating efficient contract processes and enhancing internal risk controls. \n\n Key Responsibilities: \n\n\n\t • Review and assess commercial contracts, with guidance from senior team members\n\t, • Liaise with insurance brokers regarding professional indemnity and general insurance matters\n\t, • Provide ad hoc advice on contract queries to internal stakeholders\n\t, • Assist in the contract risk management process, ensuring efficient turnaround times\n\t, • Contribute to improvements in risk tools, systems, and internal processes\n\t, • A minimum 2:1 degree in Law or a related subject (or equivalent legal qualification)\n\t, • Strong written and verbal communication skills\n\t, • A proactive, team-focused attitude and a willingness to learn\n\t, • Solid administrative and IT skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail\n\t, • Experience of working for a global organisation \n\t, • Fantastic exposure to international commercial contracts and risk management practices\n\t, • Friendly, supportive, and professional team culture with opportunities for development\n\t, • A role that blends legal knowledge with business insight\n\t

Employee Relations Advisor (Senior HR Advisor) Monday to Saturday (1 Saturday per month on a rota basis and you'll get a day off in the week) Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives on solving complex people challenges and building strong relationships with managers? We’re looking for a confident and commercially minded HR Adviser to join a growing team. This is a fast-paced, advisory-focused role where no two days are the same. Location: Office based 1 day per week - Bradford, 4 days home Salary: Up to £40k Benefits: 25 days holiday, pension, health cashback plan, life assurance Hours: Monday to Saturday (1 Saturday per month) Our client Working for a leading business who have been established for over 20 years and have a fantastic reputation in their industry. They pride themselves on their culture, internal training and development, and the opportunity to support well-known clients with their HR issues (employee relations focus). The role • You’ll act as a trusted partner to managers, providing clear, practical HR advice across a wide range of employee relations matters., • From handling sensitive cases to coaching managers through difficult conversations, you’ll play a key role in driving positive outcomes while protecting both people and business performance., • Providing expert HR advice via phone and digital channels across a broad range of ER issues, including disciplinaries, grievances and dismissals, • Managing complex and sensitive cases from start to finish, ensuring timely and effective resolution, • Coaching and supporting managers to build confidence in handling people matters, • Escalating high-risk or complex issues where appropriate, • Ensuring advice aligns with agreed processes, policies and service standards, • Maintaining accurate case records using internal systems, • Supporting and mentoring more junior team members when needed, • Occasionally attending on-site meetings or supporting client facing initiatives, • Contributing to wider HR or transformation projects What skills and experience we're looking for: • Proven experience in an HR Advisory role, with strong exposure to employee relations, • Solid understanding of UK employment law and its practical application, • CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience) preferred, • Confident communicator, able to influence and build relationships at all levels, • Commercial, pragmatic approach to problem solving, • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, client-focused environment, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases, • A collaborative team player who enjoys supporting and developing others Why Apply? • Exposure to a wide variety of industries and HR challenges, • Opportunity to develop your ER expertise and advisory skills, • Supportive, team-focused environment, • Hybrid working model with flexibility built in, • Clear progression opportunities If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact, develop your skills and work closely with managers to drive better people outcomes then we’d love to hear from you. Roberts Webb Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this role.

Legal Counsel – Litigation West Yorkshire, 2 days in office per week IT/Telecoms sector A high-growth business services provider to the Technology and Telecoms sector is seeking a Litigation Lawyer to join its Legal Operations Team, working within a key organisation with well-known brands across Telecoms, Broadband and Media. The Role The Legal Counsel will be expected to bring and defend claims on behalf of major consumer brands, across a range of areas including • breach of contract, • debt recovery, • discrimination, • credit file issues, • data protection, • property damage claims The Legal Counsel will join an experienced Consumer Litigation department, advising internal and external stakeholders, mentoring junior colleagues, and driving process improvement for legal operations. You will be expected to stay current with consumer law and regulations, contribute to research projects, and identify legal risks. Required Skills & Experience • UK qualified Solicitor or CILEX (0–3 years’ PQE) with Commercial/Consumer/Civil litigation experience., • Exceptional relationship management, legal reasoning, commercial focus, and problem-solving abilities., • High attention to detail, adaptability, and a collaborative approach to change in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum 7 years' PQE in general crime, business crime, or regulatory work. A leading national law firm is seeking an experienced Criminal Lawyer to join and develop their private client crime practice in Leeds at Senior Associate level.

HR Adviser Are you an experienced HR professional looking to operate in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment? Do you enjoy partnering with stakeholders, providing pragmatic HR advice and ensuring best practice across a complex workforce? DENSO is a $47.6 billion global mobility supplier developing advanced technology and components for nearly every vehicle on the road. At DENSO Marston Ltd in Shipley, West Yorkshire, we design and manufacture high-performance heat exchange units and cooling modules for leading OEMs across off-highway construction, agricultural and power generation markets. The Role As an HR Adviser, you will deliver a comprehensive generalist HR service, supporting managers across the business to ensure all people-related activity is consistent, compliant and aligned to organisational policy and employment legislation. This is a hands on role within a busy manufacturing environment, offering the opportunity to influence and support a wide range of HR activities while contributing to the delivery of the broader HR strategy. Working Hours & Benefits Monday–Thursday: 8.30am – 5.00pm Friday: 8.30am – 1.30pm 25 days holiday + bank holidays Benefits include: Pension (up to 10% employer contribution) Life assurance (4x salary) Permanent Health Insurance Subsidised canteen Discounted gym membership Discounts across 100s of UK retailers Employee Assistance Programme Free onsite parking One day remote working per week is optionalKey Responsibilities Provide expert HR advice and guidance to line managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance and performance management Ensure all HR activities are conducted in line with employment legislation and company policies Support recruitment and selection processes, ensuring best practice is applied Manage absence processes and promote a consistent approach across the workforce Provide guidance on family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity and flexible working Maintain accurate HR records, documentation and correspondence Support the implementation of the HR strategy and contribute to HR projects Produce HR metrics and management information to support business decision-making Build strong working relationships across the organisation to support effective people managementWhat We’re Looking For Proven experience in a generalist HR role Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice Experience managing employee relations cases Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload in a fast-paced environment High level of discretion and professionalism CIPD qualified or operating at an equivalent levelPreferred Experience and Qualifications Experience within a manufacturing environment CIPD qualified or 3+ years operating at a similar level Exposure to working within a unionised setting Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in a similar HR role Experience supporting HR strategy implementation and project work Strong capability in HR data analysis and reporting (MI) Demonstrated ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced, operational environment

Distribution Centre Operations Manager Location: Bradford, BD7 Department: Distribution Centre Operations Reports to: Director of Distribution Centre Direct Reports: 5 Warehouse Supervisors Salary & Benefits Competitive salary- up to 100K Car allowance Annual bonus scheme Comapny pension and others Free car park The Role We are seeking an experienced and driven Distribution Centre Operations Manager to lead and continuously improve our client warehouse and distribution centre operations. This is a senior operational role with responsibility for people leadership, operational performance, safety, quality, cost control, and continuous improvement across the distribution centre. You will play a critical role in ensuring efficient receiving, storage, order picking, and despatch operations, while developing systems, processes, and teams to deliver best?in?class performance. Working Hours 39 hours per week Monday to Friday Flexible start time between 7:00am and 9:00am, depending on business needs Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership Lead, manage, and motivate the Warehouse Operations Team, working closely with Warehouse Supervisors to maximise performance and engagement. Ensure effective planning and resource allocation in line with anticipated business volumes and customer demand. Maintain safe, efficient, and accurate warehouse operations across receiving, storage, picking, and despatch. Demonstrate visible leadership by being present on the warehouse floor, building strong relationships with all levels of staff. Performance, Cost & Continuous Improvement Monitor and control warehouse costs, productivity, and operational KPIs. Analyse working methods, equipment, and systems, recommending improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs. Prepare budgets, management reports, and operational statistics as required. Actively participate in and lead continuous improvement initiatives. People Management Recruit, train, develop, and appraise staff in line with company policies and employment legislation. Conduct performance reviews, manage disciplinary and grievance processes, and support colleague development. Identify training needs and ensure teams are well-equipped, skilled, and motivated. Plan departmental resources including holidays, overtime, and leave. Health, Safety, Quality & Compliance Ensure a safe working environment at all times, adhering to all Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards. Audit and ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies. Coordinate visits from regulatory agencies and ensure all reporting requirements are met. Work closely with the Quality function to address customer complaints and supplier issues, with a focus on defect prevention. Facilities & Maintenance Management Take responsibility for the planning, maintenance, and development of the DC facility and maintenance budget. Oversee maintenance programs, with a strong focus on preventive and predictive maintenance. Manage contractors and service providers, approving and evaluating work completed. Supervise installation, modernisation, and handover of Material Handling Equipment (MHE). Maintain accurate technical documentation, ITM records, and equipment history. Support DC expansion and improvement projects where required. Collaboration & Communication Build excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Attend and contribute to management meetings. Proactively share information, ideas, and best practices with colleagues. Support the development of peers and cross-functional teams. About You Essential Experience & Qualifications Minimum 4 years' management experience within a high-level warehouse or distribution environment. Proven experience managing large-scale Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and physical infrastructure. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Strong working knowledge of SAP (Warehouse modules). Advanced skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Desirable Master's degree in a relevant technical or business discipline. NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent Health & Safety qualification. Knowledge of HR practices and employment law. Experience within the automotive sector or high-velocity aftermarket distribution. Personal Attributes Results-focused, organised, and highly motivated. Calm under pressure with strong attention to detail. Dependable, flexible, and professional. Self-directed, conscientious, and a strong team player. Confident and persuasive communicator with the ability to influence

Key Purpose of Post: Working in the Information Services - Planning and Administration team to provide procurement, financial, asset management and administrative support that enables the department to meet and exceed agreed service levels to its customers. This role has an emphasis on procurement support and candidates are encouraged to draw specific reference to any experience and/or expertise in this field. Develop innovative solutions to solve business problems and identify opportunities to drive cost reductions across the company in line with fiscal planning. Deliver excellent customer service.Main Responsibilities of Post: Where required by a line manager, provide financial support to the IT services function. Where required by a line manager, provide procurement support to the IT services in accordance with company's financial regulations and Contract Standing orders. Where required by a line manager, provide administrative support to the IT services department including asset management, FOI support and telephony contract admin. Follow IT Services planning and administration processes and policies. Support the continuous development and enhancement of the service, and ensure that customer care and service excellence are established as core values. Follow service management processes to ensure consistency and effectiveness of the service and contribute to continuous process improvement. Use agreed IT service management tools to accurately capture data relating to ITIL processes. Ensure service related documentation is accurate and relevant. Collaborate with colleagues to identify and investigate problems in systems and services throughout the organisation. Assist with the implementation of remedies and preventative measures. Maintain an understanding of advances in the relevant technology environment and be able to deliver expert advice while looking at ways that new technology can be implemented to deliver service improvements. Where required, supervise specialist external technical consultancy. Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with all colleagues and with end users. Provide specialist guidance and advice to less experienced colleagues to ensure best use is made of available assets, and to maintain or improve service delivery. Manage the access to highly confidential, personal, financial, political and commercially sensitive information; to ensure compliance with appropriate legislation e.g. DPA, FOI, Child Protection Act, etc, the unauthorised disclosure of which would prejudice the interests of the company. Ensure compliance with appropriate policies, procedures and guidelines with specific regard to UK public sector procurement law. Responsible for assets, equipment and materials within the ICT service undertaking. To carry out any other duties as required, which are reasonable in terms of the nature and level of the post. To support the effective planning and delivery of the company's IT procurements and ensure that such procurements are legally compliant and provide value for money. To support the company's effective contract management of IT providers ensuring legal compliance and value for money. Deputise for the Senior ISP or line manager as required. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

HR & Business Operations Officer Location: Bradford - Brittania House - BD1 1HX Payrate - £400 per day Contract: 3 months (Possible of Extension) We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced HR Business Operations Officer to join a dynamic Workforce & HR function with out Client. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-quality HR operations service, supporting the full employee lifecycle while ensuring compliance with policies and employment legislation. Role Purpose To provide a full range of HR operations across the employee lifecycle, ensuring all activity is compliant with policy and current employment legislation. You will work closely with HR Business Operations colleagues to deliver a high-quality Workforce & HR Front Door service, balancing self-service with appropriate support when needed. The role also requires leading and role modelling values and behaviours that promote a supportive and inclusive working culture. Key Responsibilities Act as a generalist HR officer, providing advice (excluding casework) and operational support across employee lifecycle matters such as sickness absence, capability, disciplinary and grievance. Ensure all advice aligns with employment law, policies, and relevant frameworks (e.g. Green Book, NHS Agenda for Change). Follow and contribute to improving HR policies and processes to ensure accessibility and usability. Support service development including policy design, workforce development, and service improvements. Deliver HR & OD strategies through operational HR services. Contribute to a 'one point of access' HR & OD Operations and Advisory Service. Support workforce activities including appraisals, restructures, recruitment, redundancy, TUPE, and employee development. Assist in organisational change initiatives and attend consultation meetings. Support recruitment and onboarding processes, including interviews and selection methods. Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and governance requirements. Provide HR policy and procedural guidance to the HR Service Desk. Work within SLAs and ensure consistency across workforce services. Essential Knowledge & Skills Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices Ability to translate strategic objectives into deliverable outcomes Experience influencing and advising stakeholders across the employee lifecycle Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to lead, motivate, and collaborate effectively Analytical and problem-solving capabilities Commitment to equality, diversity, and quality service delivery Ability to work within structured frameworks and service level agreements Experience & Qualifications Extensive experience in HR operations or HR business partnering Experience across a wide range of workforce topics Experience managing service delivery within time and budget constraints Management qualification or equivalent experience Relevant professional qualification (e.g. CIPD) Membership of professional bodies (e.g. CIPD, PPMA) Knowledge of strategic HR, workforce planning, OD, performance and talent management Core Competencies Performance management Effective communication Decision making Structured problem solving Working with dignity and respect Management Competencies Strategic awareness Leadership and team development Performance delivery Project and programme management Building high-performing teams Additional Information The role may require flexibility to work evenings, weekends, or bank holidays based on service needs. All duties must be performed in line with the Equality Act 2010, with reasonable adjustments where appropriate. Pre-employment checks may be required depending on the role.Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for a HR Business Partner/Senior HR Generalist to join Bradford Council on an initial 3-6 month temporary contract. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Key Duties: • Provide professional HR advice and operational support to managers and employees across the employee lifecycle (e.g. absence, performance, discipline and grievance)., • Ensure all HR activity is compliant with employment legislation, national agreements, and Council policies., • Support organisational change, including restructures, redeployment, redundancy, and TUPE processes., • Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of HR policies, procedures, and service delivery. Requirements: • Significant experience in HR or workforce services, ideally in a complex organisation., • Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice., • Experience supporting organisational change and workforce planning., • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to deadlines., • A management qualification or equivalent experience., • CIPD qualification (or working towards) and/or membership of a relevant professional body. Please apply with an up to date CV ASAP if this role would be of interest to you