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Job Title: Debt Recovery Lawyer \n Location: Sharston, Manchester M22 4SN \n Salary: A basic salary dependent on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears. \n Job type: Full Time, Permanent \n About Us: \n Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning, no win no fee law firm specialising exclusively in personal injury claims. Headquartered in Manchester, we support clients nationwide across all areas of personal injury, including employers' liability, serious injury, clinical negligence, occupiers' and public liability, road traffic accidents and industrial disease. \n We are ranked 64th in The Lawyer UK Top 200, out of more than 10,000 law firms nationwide, and after achieving a 20% year-on-year growth, Express Solicitors are the largest personal injury claimant firm in the UK. \n Our commitment to outstanding client care is reflected in our Trustpilot rating of 4.8 (Excellent), placing us among the highest-rated firms in the sector. \n About the role: \n We are seeking a proactive lawyer with experience in debt recovery, consumer claims and housing disrepair to join our Consumer team. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload for individual and corporate clients while maintaining high standards of service, compliance and commercial performance. \n We offer a generous, uncapped commission structure with no hurdles. The role offers genuine progression, potentially to a training contract. We currently have 96 trainee solicitors across five departments. \n Responsibilities: \n\n • Manage a substantial caseload of debt recovery, consumer and housing disrepair matters with minimal supervision.\n, • Take ownership of files from instruction to conclusion, progressing matters efficiently and commercially.\n, • Assess merits, evidence, liability, quantum, recoverability and litigation risk, providing practical legal advice.\n, • Draft pre-action correspondence, claims, applications, witness statements, settlement agreements and other litigation documents.\n, • Prepare and manage County Court and High Court proceedings, ensuring compliance with deadlines.\n, • Conduct legal research and advise on recovery strategies, consumer rights, housing disrepair and litigation risk.\n, • Manage defended claims, prepare cases for trial and liaise with Counsel where appropriate.\n, • Negotiate settlements and payment arrangements with debtors, landlords, solicitors and third parties.\n, • Advise on enforcement strategies, including CCJs, Writs of Control, Charging Orders, Orders for Sale, Attachment of Earnings Orders, Third Party Debt Orders and insolvency proceedings.\n, • Manage housing disrepair claims, including evidence gathering and advising on landlord and tenant obligations, remedies and compensation.\n, • Ensure compliance with the CPR, Pre-Action Protocols, consumer protection legislation, housing legislation, SRA requirements and internal procedures.\n, • Maintain strong client relationships through regular updates and effective expectation management.\n, • Supervise junior colleagues where required and support business development and process improvement.\n, • Achieve individual and team financial and performance targets.\n\n Person Specification: \n\n • Lawyer, CILEx or experienced Paralegal with significant experience in debt recovery, civil litigation, consumer claims and/or housing disrepair.\n, • 3-5 years' relevant experience.\n, • Proven ability to manage a high-volume caseload independently.\n, • Strong knowledge of CPR, Pre-Action Protocols, enforcement, consumer protection and landlord and tenant law.\n, • Experience handling consumer and housing disrepair claims through negotiation and litigation.\n, • Excellent drafting, analytical, research, negotiation and client care skills.\n, • Strong organisation and time management, with high attention to detail.\n, • Ability to supervise and mentor junior colleagues.\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.\n, • Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems; Proclaim experience desirable.\n, • Law degree, LPC, SQE, CILEX qualification or Solicitor admission desirable, or essential for a Solicitor role.\n\n Hours: \n\n • Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday. There is a degree of flexibility which can be discussed at interview.\n\n Benefits: \n\n • Hybrid Working - 3/2 hybrid working pattern after probation.\n, • 23 Days Holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays.\n, • 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement.\n, • Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme.\n, • 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more.\n, • Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget.\n\n Recruitment Process: \n Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams and will include scenario-based questioning. \n Our employees are our most important asset, we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. \n Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. \n Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Solicitor, Lawyer, Legal Advisor, Debt Recovery Lawyer, Debt Recovery Solicitor, Legal Executive, Employers Liability Lawyer may also be considered for this role.

Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Manchester (M2 3AZ) Salary: Competitive Salary + Comprehensive Benefits Package Contract: Full time, Permanent Shape Landmark Projects. Influence Outcomes. Build Your Future. Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to take the lead on high-profile developments while advancing your career within a thriving consultancy At Monaghans, we're expanding our Manchester team and are looking for a commercially astute, driven, and client-focused professional to help deliver an exciting portfolio of projects across the Residential, Retail, Commercial, and Leisure sectors. This is more than just a Quantity Surveying role. It's an opportunity to become a trusted advisor to clients, lead project teams, mentor future talent, and play a key role in the continued growth of one of the UK's most respected Built Environment Consultancies. Working closely with the Regional Director, you'll take ownership of project delivery from inception through to completion, helping clients manage cost, risk, and procurement while ensuring exceptional project outcomes. Why Join Monaghans For over 50 years, Monaghans has built a reputation for delivering innovative consultancy services that provide clients with confidence, certainty, and measurable value. As our Manchester office continues to grow, you'll join an ambitious and collaborative team with a strong pipeline of work, a diverse client base, and genuine opportunities for career progression. Whether you're looking to broaden your project exposure, develop leadership skills, or take the next step in your consultancy career, we'll support you every step of the way. What You'll Be Doing As our Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will: • Lead cost management services on major residential and mixed-use developments • Deliver comprehensive pre-contract and post-contract Quantity Surveying services • Act as a trusted advisor and key point of contact for clients • Manage procurement strategies, tendering processes, and contract administration • Monitor project budgets, forecasts, costs, and risk profiles • Drive commercial performance and successful project delivery • Coordinate and lead multidisciplinary project teams and external consultants • Mentor and support junior team members in their professional development • Contribute to client relationship management, business development, and the continued growth of the business What We're Looking For You'll be a commercially aware and proactive professional who enjoys building strong client relationships and delivering exceptional results. Essential Requirements • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying (BSc or equivalent) • Minimum 7 years' experience in a Quantity Surveying role, preferably within a consultancy environment • Strong experience within the residential sector, with high-risk residential building experience advantageous • Excellent contract knowledge and contract administration expertise • Proven ability to manage project change, risk, and commercial performance • Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills • Experience leading teams and mentoring junior professionals • Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant industry systems What's In It For You We believe our people are our greatest asset, which is why we offer a highly competitive reward package alongside benefits designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside work. Benefits Include: • Competitive salary and remuneration package • Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities • Support towards professional qualifications and chartership • Comprehensive wellbeing initiatives • A collaborative and supportive working environment • Community engagement and volunteering opportunities • The opportunity to work on high-profile, impactful projects across multiple sectors About Monaghans Monaghans is a leading Built Environment Consultancy with over five decades of experience delivering expert services nationwide. Our success is built on long-term client relationships, technical excellence, and a commitment to delivering outstanding results. We invest heavily in our people, providing structured development programmes, professional training, and support at every stage of your career. If you're looking for a role where your expertise will be valued, your career can flourish, and your work will make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Please note: This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Ready to Take the Next Step Apply today and become part of Monaghans' exciting future

Environmental & Sustainability Manager (Power Generation) £50,000 - £60,000 + Company Benefits + Training + Progression + Private Healthcare + Life Insurance + Company Benefits Manchester - Hybrid Are you an Environmental or Sustainability professional looking to take ownership of environmental management, carbon reduction and sustainability programmes for a leading international Power Generation company, with clear opportunities for progression and a wide range of company benefits? A leading international power generation specialist delivering low-carbon energy and battery storage solutions. Established in the 1980s, the business designs, builds and maintains systems including gas engines, CHP, biogas, landfill gas and large-scale batteries. They work with public sector bodies, industrial clients and energy developers to deliver turnkey projects supporting energy efficiency and net zero goals. With over 200 employees and a strong international presence, the organisation is known for its technical expertise, sustainable solutions and commitment to delivering reliable power generation systems. In this role, you will lead the company's environmental management and sustainability programmes, driving carbon reduction strategies, supporting Net Zero commitments and overseeing environmental reporting and continual improvement of the Environmental Management System. You will work across the business to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, ISO standards, customer requirements and emerging sustainability obligations. This role would suit an Environmental Manager, Sustainability Manager or similar looking to take ownership of environmental and sustainability initiatives within a growing organisation that offers training, development and long-term progression. The Role: Lead environmental and sustainability programmes, driving carbon reduction, Net Zero and climate initiatives Manage ISO 14001, environmental compliance, audits and continual improvement Oversee carbon accounting, Scope 3 emissions, sustainability reporting and environmental data Support major public sector and infrastructure tenders, including Carbon Reduction Plans and PPN 06/21 Monitor environmental legislation and emerging sustainability requirements, ensuring the business remains compliant and ahead of changeThe Person: Degree in Environmental Science or similar, with MIEMA/FIEMA or CIWEM membership Knowledge of ISO 14064, PPN 06/21, ESRS and environmental legislation Commutable to Manchester and happy to travelReference: BBBH27138 Environmental, Sustainability, Manager, Sustainability, Officer, ISO 14001, ISO 14064, Carbon, Scope 3, Net Zero, Compliance, Auditing, System, Reporting, Power Generation, Energy, Engineering, Manchester, Bolton, Stockport, North West, UK Travel If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website

Project Quantity Surveyor Salary: £45k - £60k plus package Location: Manchester Job Type: Permanent About the Company Our client is a growing and forward-thinking residential developer delivering high-quality, energy-efficient housing schemes across the North West. With a strong focus on sustainability, design, and community-led developments, the business has quickly established an excellent reputation within the residential sector. Working across private sale, affordable housing, and build-to-rent developments, they continue to expand their presence throughout Greater Manchester and the surrounding regions. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured projects, they are now looking to appoint a Project Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of low-rise apartment developments valued up to £30 million. The Role We are seeking an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team delivering low-rise apartment developments across Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware individual looking to take ownership of projects within a growing residential developer. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day commercial management of projects from procurement through to final account, working closely with operational and commercial teams to ensure projects are delivered on budget and maximise profitability. Key Responsibilities Manage the commercial delivery of residential apartment developments from pre-construction through to final account Prepare subcontractor enquiry packages, analyse tenders, and manage procurement activities Negotiate and appoint subcontractors in line with project budgets and programme requirements Manage subcontractor accounts including valuations, variations, payments, and final accounts Prepare and maintain accurate cost reports, forecasts, and cash flow projections Monitor project costs and identify commercial risks and value engineering opportunities Assist with the preparation and submission of client valuations and commercial reporting Work closely with site and operational teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved Ensure contractual compliance and effective administration of subcontract agreements Maintain accurate commercial records and documentation throughout the project lifecycle Support the Commercial Manager with overall business and project objectivesRequirements Previous experience in a Quantity Surveyor or Project Quantity Surveyor role within construction or residential development Experience delivering residential, apartment, or mixed-use developments Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes Proven experience managing subcontractor procurement and accounts Ability to manage project costs, reporting, and forecasting independently Commercially aware with strong negotiation and communication skills Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management Good IT skills including Excel and commercial reporting systems Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced project environmentDesirable: Experience working for a residential developer or main contractor Knowledge of JCT contracts Experience working on projects valued up to £30mWhy Apply? Excellent opportunity to join a growing and well-established residential developer Exposure to large-scale residential developments up to £30m in value Clear progression and long-term career development opportunities Supportive and collaborative commercial team environment Competitive salary and benefits packageApply If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris by applying to the role. Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted. INDCOM

M&E Quantity Surveyor - Manchester (£55,000-£70,000) Location: Manchester Salary: £55,000-£70,000 (DOE) Employment Type: Full‑time, Permanent About the Role We're looking for an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team and support the delivery of mechanical and electrical packages across a range of Manchester projects. This role is ideal for someone confident in cost management who's ready to take ownership of key commercial duties and progress within a high‑performing environment. Key Responsibilities Cost reporting - Prepare detailed cost plans, forecasts, and financial updates. Measurement & BOQs - Produce accurate quantities and tender documentation. Procurement - Assess subcontractor quotations and lead tender analyses. Valuations & variations - Manage monthly valuations, change control, and variation assessments. Contract administration - Oversee NEC/JCT documentation and ensure commercial compliance. Stakeholder coordination - Work closely with engineers, project managers, and site teams to support smooth project delivery. What We're Looking For Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally with M&E exposure. Strong understanding of building services and commercial processes. Excellent numerical, analytical, and communication skills. Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline. Proactive, organised, and confident managing commercial responsibilities. What We Offer Competitive salary £55k-£70k depending on experience. Clear progression opportunities into Senior QS roles. Hybrid working and a collaborative team culture. Exposure to high‑profile Manchester projects across multiple sectors. How to Apply If you're ready to take the next step in your M&E QS career, send your CV and a short introduction to our recruitment team. --- Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website

Your new company \n Our client is an international leading property company operating across three industry-leading businesses: Commercial Real Estate, Engineering, and Investment Management. Due to an increase in work, they are looking to appoint a Project Monitoring Surveyor to the Manchester team. The project monitoring surveyor may come from a Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Construction Management, or Project Management background.The Monitoring Team provides independent advice to banks, lenders, and funders on property development and construction projects. They monitor developments from inception through to completion, assessing project costs, risks, programmes, and progress to ensure schemes remain on track and within budget.The team reviews financial information, construction progress, and project documentation, preparing detailed reports that help clients make informed lending and investment decisions. Working across a wide range of residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use developments, the team plays a key role in supporting successful project delivery. \n Your new role \n As a Monitoring Surveyor, you will work alongside experienced colleagues to deliver independent monitoring services on behalf of banks, alternative lenders, funders, and investors. You will be responsible for assessing and reporting on development projects, helping clients manage risk throughout the construction life cycle.This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified MRICS surveyor looking to develop their career within a market-leading consultancy. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Undertake project monitoring instructions across a range of development sectors, including residential, industrial, mixed-use, office, and student accommodation.\n, • Review development appraisals, project budgets, programmes, procurement routes, and contractual arrangements.\n, • Assess development and construction risks on behalf of funding institutions.\n, • Prepare initial monitoring reports and ongoing progress reports.\n, • Attend site inspections and monitor progress against programme, cost, and quality benchmarks.\n, • Review drawdown requests and provide recommendations to lenders.\n, • Monitor project cash flow, contingencies, and cost variations.\n, • Liaise with developers, lenders, contractors, project managers, and professional teams.\n, • Support senior surveyors in delivering complex monitoring instructions.\n, • Assist in business development activities and maintaining client relationships.\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n\n • MRICS qualified\n, • Degree qualified in either Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Construction Management, or Project Management\n, • Strong understanding of construction processes, procurement methods, and project delivery.\n, • Excellent report-writing and analytical skills.\n, • Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.\n, • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region.\n, • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.\n\n Desirable Requirements \n\n • Experience working within project monitoring, quantity surveying, cost consultancy, or project management.\n, • Exposure to development finance and lender services.\n, • Knowledge of JCT building contracts and development funding structures.\n, • Experience of residential and commercial development projects.\n\n What you'll get in return \n Hybrid working, car allowance, bonus scheme, a clear career path and development, in addition to many more company benefits. \n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n 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. \n 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

Finance Manager | up to £55,000 plus benefits | Greater Manchester (East Manchester) Are you a commercially minded finance professional looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact and take ownership of a growing finance function? We're partnering with a successful and rapidly growing UK SME, backed by a well-established international group, to recruit a talented Finance Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business where you'll have real influence, work closely with senior leadership, and play a key role in driving financial performance and supporting future growth. Offering a high degree of autonomy and visibility, this position is ideal for a hands-on finance professional who enjoys operating across both the operational and strategic aspects of finance and thrives in a dynamic business environment. The Opportunity Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will be responsible for leading the day-to-day finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust financial controls, and compliance with group requirements. You'll also manage and develop a small finance team while acting as the key finance contact for the wider business.Key Responsibilities\n\n • Lead the month-end close process, delivering a fully reconciled trial balance for group reporting.\n, • Take ownership of the balance sheet, including accruals, prepayments and fixed asset accounting.\n, • Oversee revenue, billing and receivables, supporting effective cash flow management.\n, • Prepare and submit VAT and CIS returns accurately and on time.\n, • Maintain and enhance financial controls in line with group policies and best practice.\n, • Partner with operational teams to monitor costs, improve profitability and support commercial decision-making.\n, • Manage, coach and develop a Finance Administrator.\n, • Act as the local finance lead, supporting audits and group reporting requirements.\nAbout YouWe're looking for a proactive and capable finance professional who combines strong technical accounting expertise with a practical and commercial approach. You'll ideally have:\n\n, • Qualified CIMA, ACCA or ACA preferred, although applications from part-qualified and qualified by experience (QBE) finance professionals are welcomed.\n, • Proven experience in a hands-on finance role within an SME environment.\n, • Strong technical accounting skills, particularly around balance sheet ownership and control.\n, • The confidence and credibility to engage with and influence senior stakeholders.\n, • Experience within project-led sectors would be advantageous.\n, • Knowledge of construction accounting and CIS processes would be beneficial, but is not essential. We welcome applications from candidates with strong finance experience gained in other sectors.\n, • The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, office-based environment.\nWhat's on Offer?\n\n, • Salary up to £55,000 plus benefits\n, • A leadership role with genuine ownership of the finance function.\n, • Close collaboration with senior decision-makers and key stakeholders.\n, • The support and stability of a successful international parent group.\n, • The opportunity to contribute to the ongoing growth and development of the business.\n, • A highly visible position where your work will directly influence business performance and operational success.\n, • \nSuitable Backgrounds You may currently be working as a:Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Management Accountant, Financial Accountant, Company Accountant, Finance Business Partner or Senior Management Accountant.If you're looking for a role that combines technical accounting responsibility with commercial influence and genuine ownership, we'd love to hear from you.Cherry Professional are recruiting for this opportunity on behalf of our client. Please view our Privacy Policy on our website to understand how your data will be used if you apply for this role.

Payroll Director | Manchester City Centre | Competitive Executive Package + Benefits Portfolio Payroll are partnering with an award-winning SaaS business in central Manchester to appoint an experienced Payroll Director. Their platform streamlines payroll and people operations for SMEs, and is trusted by over 120,000 businesses worldwide. This is a rare opportunity to join a technologically innovative business at a key stage of its growth. You will take full ownership of the UK payroll function, setting its strategic direction with a high degree of autonomy and the backing to deliver on it. You will be responsible for the future vision of the payroll service: compliance, efficiency, scalability, and a culture where innovation is expected rather than encouraged. Working in a product-led, global organisation, you will have direct influence over how technology and automation are applied across the operation, and a genuine voice with senior stakeholders on where the business goes next. As a Payroll Director, your key responsibilities will include: Define and deliver a payroll strategy aligned to the organisation's long-term commercial objectives. Lead a large payroll operation, developing and empowering the management team beneath you. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, governance requirements, and internal control frameworks. Drive operational excellence through robust processes, systems, and service improvements. Lead transformation and change initiatives that improve efficiency, scalability, and customer experience. Identify and deliver opportunities for automation and technology enhancement, working closely with product and engineering. Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and influence strategic decision-making across the business. Monitor service performance, risk, and compliance standards to maintain exceptional delivery.About You Proven experience at Payroll Director, Head of Payroll, or equivalent senior leadership level. Extensive experience managing large-scale payroll operations and sizeable teams. Strong technical payroll expertise, with an in-depth understanding of legislation, compliance, and governance. Demonstrable success delivering transformation, process improvement, and operational efficiency. Commercially astute, with the confidence to operate strategically and the credibility to influence at board level. Genuine interest in payroll technology and how it can be used to improve service and scale. Passionate about developing people and building a high-performance culture.If you want a payroll leadership role with real ownership, in a business that invests in its technology and trusts its leaders to lead, we would like to hear from you. 51848GOR1 INDBRI The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

Position: Executive Assistant Location: Remote Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum Job type: Permanent \n The successful applicant will work with CEO of the business, in ensuring the smooth running of the company's internal operations, external networking, HR/recruiting & board reporting activities. \n This is a demanding and broad ranging role with a huge amount of responsibility in the management of company and staff affairs. You must be an intelligent and pro-active self-starter with the confidence, organisation and resourcefulness to handle the job. \n Some of your key early goals will include: \n Setting up and maintaining a new internal HR system for all staff. \n Setting up onboarding and performance tracking for new and current hires. \n While day to day responsibilities may include: \n Handling CEO calendar & schedule. \n Preparing confidential board materials, collecting & maintaining data. \n Coordinating & book international team travel arrangements. \n Helping coordinate company events and conferences. \n Investor & Book-keeper relations. \n REQUIREMENTS: \n Intelligent - strong academic results with degree level qualification. \n Communicator - excellent writing skills and literacy a must. \n Tech Savvy - competence with web data, spreadsheets and business applications highly important. \n Organisation and Planning - evidence of capability at event or team organisation a must. \n HR & Recruiting Experience - people management a big plus. \n Stock Market interest - or investing experience a big plus. \n If you feel you have the relevant experience and credentials for this role, then please simply send your CV by hitting APPLY NOW!

Pastoral Support Assistant - Secondary School - long term contract with a view to going permanent. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with pastoral experience who is keen to make a significant contribution to the development of students in a thriving Manchester Secondary School. We are looking for a resilient and passionate Pastoral Support Assistant to support pupils achieve their full potential starting in September. This role will be based in the schools on-site alternative provision, so any experience within alternative education settings would be beneficial. Pastoral Support Assistant - About the role Support students in an emotional, academic and social capacity Uphold excellent standards for behaviour and attendance Promote the schools values and ethos Deal with any safeguarding concerns appropriately and sensitively Work with class teachers and senior leaders to support pupils Liaise with parents regarding progress Encourage and motivate pupils Long term position - Start in September Paid £105-£115 a day Pastoral Support Assistant - Requirements Relevant experience supporting pupils with SEN/SEMH needs Excellent communication skills. Strong academic background - degree level qualification ideal * Excellent behaviour management skills This secondary school is based in Manchester, easily accessible from surrounding areas via public transport. If you are passionate about making a difference and would like to find out more about this Pastoral Support Assistant position, please apply now! Send your CV to Holly at Aspire People. #hollyaspirepeople Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks

Senior Energy Consultant Role Type: Full Time Working Locations: Hybrid (2 days WFH / 3 days office-based) Total Compensation Package: Up to £55,000 Overview Are you a passionate and experienced energy professional looking to make a tangible impact on the UK's journey to Net Zero Carbon Targets for Buildings? We are a dynamic and friendly Low Energy Building Consultancy based in Manchester and we are seeking a Senior Energy Consultant to join our growing team. We have been committed to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for our clients across domestic, commercial, and public sectors. This is a rare opportunity to join us on an exciting high-growth journey and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of low-energy building design. If you are ambitious, driven, and ready to make a real difference, we want to hear from you. Benefits We value our team and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Competitive salary and overall benefits package Generous annual leave allowance Employer pension contribution Flexible working hours Hybrid working options Private healthcare Ongoing training and professional development Opportunities for career progression Employee benefits and lifestyle schemes Support for sustainable travel and initiatives Regular company-funded social events A supportive and collaborative working environment We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. Day-to-Day Your typical day will involve: Collaborating with clients to develop energy and sustainability strategies for new and existing buildings. Conducting energy calculations, dynamic energy modelling, and other technical assessments. Leading design meetings and providing expert advice on low-energy building solutions. Supporting the project management team during the construction phase. Mentoring junior team members and fostering a culture of continuous learning. Staying up-to-date with industry trends and innovations to enhance our technical systems and processes. Responsibilities As a Senior Energy Consultant, you will: Take a leading role in the Low Energy Building Design Team. Define and update Low Energy Building Design strategies. Complete Low Energy Building Design (RIBA Stages 1-4). Support the Building Services Design process (RIBA Stages 1-4) and collaborate with the services team. Assist the construction process (RIBA Stages 5-6) and work closely with project management teams. Act as a mentor for junior, graduate, and placement energy consultants. Provide subject matter expertise in Low Energy Building Design. Develop and improve technical systems within the business. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and industry experts. Review and appraise Low Energy Building Consultants and Contractors. Qualifications To be successful in this role, you will need: A minimum of 5 years' experience in Low Energy Building Design or Energy Consulting within the building sector. A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related field. Equivalent qualifications and experience will also be considered. Strong knowledge and skills in energy modelling, energy calculations (Part L), air pressure testing, dynamic energy modelling (Part L and Part O), heat loss calculations, thermal bridging calculations, PAS 2035 Retrofit Design & Coordination, PassivHaus Design, and heat decarbonisation planning. A proven ability to lead projects and mentor team members. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Join Us If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a sustainable future, apply today to become our Senior Energy Consultant. Together, we can make a difference in meeting the UK's 2050 Net Zero Carbon Targets for Buildings. Note: Only candidates with the required qualifications and experience will be considered

Head of Quality As Head of Quality, you'll lead quality strategy across a highly regulated pharmaceutical and medical manufacturing operation, ensuring patient safety remains at the heart of everything whilst driving continuous improvement, operational excellence and business growth. BASIC SALARY: £90,000 - £100,000 BENEFITS: Bonus 25 days holiday pension Car allowance Healthcare LOCATION: North West COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Liverpool, Manchester, RELOCATION: We are fully prepared to relocate the right candidate, this role therefore as also been posted in Leeds, Cambridge, Oxford, Derby, Birmingham, Bristol and London Why read on: In this critical leadership role, you'll: ·Set the direction - shaping and delivering the quality strategy across multiple manufacturing and technical locations (2x UK, US and Far East). ·Lead from the front, be visible and present - developing and inspiring established quality teams whilst creating a culture of quality beyond compliance (4 direct c30 indirect reports). ·Influence the business - acting as a key member of the senior leadership team, helping shape operational and strategic decisions. ·Drive improvement - championing continuous improvement, modern quality systems and best practice across highly regulated environments. ·Protect what matters most - ensuring patient safety, regulatory compliance and world-class customer service remain central to every decision. Job Description Reporting to the UK Operations Director with a dotted line to the Business Unit Head, you'll have overall responsibility for the quality function across a complex manufacturing business supplying products into highly regulated pharmaceutical and medical markets. This is a genuine leadership role where you'll balance strategic planning with operational execution, working closely with manufacturing, engineering, technical, commercial and external regulatory stakeholders. You'll be responsible for developing quality capability, ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting commercial growth and creating a collaborative culture focused on excellence. Key Responsibilities: ·Lead all aspects of Quality across pharmaceutical, medical and industrial operations. ·Develop and implement quality strategies aligned to wider business objectives. ·Provide leadership to multi-site quality teams, developing talent and succession plans. ·Ensure GMP, regulatory (MHRA/EudraLex/FDA) and customer quality requirements are met or exceeded. ·Lead customer, regulatory and third-party audits and inspections. ·Maintain oversight of quality systems, change management, deviations, non-conformances and compliance activities. ·Drive a culture centred around quality, collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement. PERSON SPECIFICATION: You'll be joining a business at an exciting point in its growth journey. To be successful in your application, you'll be able to demonstrate: ·A degree qualification in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences or a related scientific discipline. ·Significant experience within pharmaceutical, excipient, API, medical device, specialty chemical or similarly regulated manufacturing environments. ·A strong understanding of GMP and pharmaceutical quality systems. ·Proven experience leading, developing and mentoring Quality professionals. ·Experience operating within complex manufacturing environments where safety, quality and compliance are critical. ·A track record of building high-performing teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives. ·Exposure to COMAH, process manufacturing, auditing and regulatory inspections would be highly advantageous. THE COMPANY: We are a globally recognised manufacturing business supplying products into critical healthcare and industrial markets. Our operation combines advanced manufacturing, technical innovation and regulatory excellence to support customers around the world. This is an opportunity to join the senior leadership team of a business investing heavily in growth, technology and people. You'll have the platform to influence strategy, develop capability and leave a lasting impact on both operational performance and patient outcomes. PROSPECTS: It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the recruitment partner of our client. REF: MH18633

Title: Public Law Paralegal (x4) - City of London \n A Legal500, Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Public Law Paralegals for highly sought permanent position. \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 Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. \n Public Law Department Background \n Our client’s Public Law department has experience in all aspects of civil liberties and judicial review against the HMRC, local authority, NHS, planning Judicial Review including obtaining emergency orders and other interim relief to prevent breaches of human rights. Their department regularly follow up judicial reviews with actions for damages in both the County and High Courts and successfully pursue matters to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. \n The quality of the department is repeatedly demonstrated by its high success rates, with award winning cases, many of which are recorded in the reported case journals, raising new and important issues, and creating legal precedents for the future. \n The Public Law Department is recognised as a leader in its field by Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 for its depth of experience in immigration and civil liberties challenges. As a well-established firm, our client is well known to the Legal Aid Agency (LAA), the Courts, and the Government Legal Department (GLD). \n Our client also collaborates with other firms on funding and case management issues, and has a close working relationship with a number of barristers’ chambers with relevant expertise in public law. \n Our client carries out both publicly and privately funded work. \n Main Duties and Responsibilities \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs\n, • Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Public Law matters (LAA Funded and Private client work)\n, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n, • Dealing with correspondence\n, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency,\n, • Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence\n, • Preparing applications (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations)\n, • Attending conferences and court\n, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management.\n\n Key Skills Required \n\n • A strong academic background with a Law degree\n, • Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of LAA funded Public Law\n, • Immigration Accreditation preferred\n, • Legal experience as an Public Law Paralegal/Advisor\n, • Clear understanding and application of Public Law\n, • Business acumen and the ability to market the Company\n, • Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people\n, • Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance\n, • Committed team player, self -motivated and professional\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. \n On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy. \n 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 About Gemini Recruitment: \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 By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

Role: Children Law Solicitor x3 - Nationwide Opportunities \n Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Solicitor for highly sought permanent positon. \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 Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. \n Family & Children Department Background: \n Our client’s Family & Children law department is ranked and recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. The family team includes practitioners who have achieved the Law Society’s Children Law and Family Law Advanced accreditations providing advocacy in all court proceedings, ensuring their clients receive a consistent and professional service as well as a high degree of continuity. \n In addition, our client’s Family department is experienced in assisting high net worth individuals in divorce matters with specialist divorce solicitors with expertise in domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, prohibitive steps orders, specific issues orders, injunctions, spousal and child maintenance, properties, pensions and freezing injunctions. \n Main Duties and Responsibilities: \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Responsible for all aspects of Children Law work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • Ability to manage and supervise Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n, • Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department\n, • Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Children work including divorce, financial disputes and remedies, international elements of child abduction/ adoption, injunctions/ non molestation orders and providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the\n\n Key Skills Required: \n\n • NQ - 3 years PQE as Solicitor\n, • Have extensive experience in dealing with all Family / Child Care related work\n, • Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Strong management skills\n, • Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals\n, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve complicated practicalities involved in child care issues\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Working knowledge of the publicly funded Family and Child Care work and have the ability to service privately funded cases\n, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. \n On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The company will allow hybrid working in accordance with the company policy. \n\n • Salary: £40,000–£45,000 p.a., depending on experience \n, • Panel-Accredited Salary: £52,000 +supervision bonus up to £8k p.a. \n\n About Gemini Recruitment and Equal Opportunities: \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 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 By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our Website.

Graduate Installation and Maintenance Engineer Location: Stockport (with some national and international travel) Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 + Annual Discretionary Bonus + Pension \n Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Based in Stockport, we are a specialist in the design and build of inspection and simulation machines. Due to continued growth, we are expanding our team and seeking a Graduate Engineer to join us. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a dynamic and growing business. \n Key Responsibilities \n Technical Support Provide technical support, diagnose and troubleshoot complex hardware and software issues, and support service interventions and projects. \n System Management Work towards supporting and overseeing system performance, conduct regular audits and performance assessments, and ensure optimal system reliability. \n Documentation & Reporting Maintain detailed records of service activities, system configurations, and equipment maintenance. \n Customer Engagement Build strong relationships with customers, provide clear feedback, explain product functionality, and manage technical issues to maximize customer benefit. \n Safety & Compliance Ensure all service activities comply with company policies, industry standards, safety regulations, and relevant legislation. \n Collaboration Work with cross-functional teams, including design and product development, to resolve technical problems and implement system improvements. \n Person Specification \n Education: Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (e.g. Electrical, Electronic, Computer Science) or equivalent experience. \n Experience: Experience in a service engineering role would be an advantage, but not essential as on-the-job training will be provided. \n Technical Skills: Strong understanding of electrical, or electronic systems. \n Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving, communication, customer service, leadership, teamwork, and adaptability. \n Additional Requirements: \n • Willingness to travel nationally and internationally, work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends to meet service needs and respond to breakdowns \n • Full UK driving license and a valid passport with no travel restrictions are essential. \n • Flexibility, professionalism, and a proactive approach with drive to identify improvements, monitor service health and proactively address potential issues to prevent future problems. \n • A commitment to service excellence and a desire to understand and respond to client problems. \n • Must be eligible to work in the UK as visa sponsorship cannot be provided.

Due to continued growth this national Top 50 law firm is looking to expand their highly ranked Employment Team with the addition of several employment lawyers with 2-8 years PQE. The employment department operates collaboratively as one national team across all offices with the support of several dedicated knowledge management lawyers. You will be managing your own high quality caseload comprising contentious and non-contentious matters across a variety of business sectors on behalf of the firms clients. To succeed in this role you will ideally have at least 2 years PQE in employment law with a high degree of commercial awareness and a desire and ability to maintain and develop client relationships. In return you’ll receive excellent benefits and enviable working environment where hybrid working and flexible working arrangements are on offer.

Our client is currently seeking a Graduate Building Surveyor (Subsidence) to work subsidence claims. You will mainly deal with properties affected by subsidence. \n The Role \n\n • Deliver professional subsidence and building surveying services for domestic and commercial insurance claims\n, • Attend site to carry out technical assessments and the investigation of claims\n, • Take full ownership of your workload, managing your own portfolio efficiently to meet business goals and service level agreements.\n, • Visit damaged properties across your region to assess structural issues, diagnose causes, and determine the technical and insurance requirements needed to reinstate buildings.\n, • Work closely with policyholders, insurers, loss adjusters, local authorities, contractors, and other stakeholders to drive claims to a fair and timely resolution. Maintain accurate, detailed records within our claims management system to ensure transparency and continuity.\n, • Collaborate with colleagues across the UK, supporting other regions when needed and contributing to a culture of shared expertise.\n, • Uphold company policies and champion our commitment to treating customers fairly in every interaction\n\n Skills / Qualifications \n\n • Degree in Building Surveying\n, • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal\n, • Excellent customer service, organizational & communication skills\n\n Interested applicants should apply online or forward their CVs to Dave Clements at Exchange Street Claims , , Job Ref: DC1046. For all other vacancies, take a look at our website - exchange-street.co.uk.

Senior Town Planner Location: Manchester Salary:£40-50,000 \n A growing and forward-thinking planning and development consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Town Planner to join its expanding team in Manchester. \n With a strong focus on its people, the consultancy provides commercially minded planning advice and creative, practical solutions across a diverse range of projects throughout the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planner to take ownership of projects, develop strong client relationships and play an important role in the continued growth of the business. \n The Role \n As a Senior Town Planner, you will manage a varied portfolio of planning projects from initial instruction through to completion. You will work closely with clients, local authorities, consultants and internal teams to deliver high-quality planning advice and successful outcomes. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Managing a diverse range of planning projects from instruction through to completion.\n, • Undertaking planning research and preparing appraisals, planning statements, reports and planning applications.\n, • Developing effective planning strategies and providing commercially focused advice to clients.\n, • Proactively managing planning applications, including liaising with Local Planning Authorities and resolving issues throughout the process.\n, • Taking the lead on householder, minor and other planning applications, while supporting larger and more complex development projects.\n, • Coordinating with clients, consultants, technical teams and other key stakeholders.\n, • Managing project programmes and deadlines, ensuring work is delivered accurately, efficiently and to a high standard.\n, • Supporting business development activities, building professional networks and contributing to the growth of the consultancy.\n, • Providing guidance and mentoring to junior members of the team.\n\n About You \n The successful candidate will be an experienced and commercially aware Town Planner with a proactive approach and the confidence to manage projects independently. \n You will ideally have: \n\n • A relevant degree, with a Master's qualification in Town Planning, Geography, Environmental Planning or a related discipline desirable.\n, • Strong previous experience within town planning, ideally gained within a planning consultancy environment.\n, • A sound understanding of UK planning legislation, policy and the wider planning system.\n, • Proven experience managing planning applications and projects independently.\n, • Excellent research, report writing and communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, practical and commercially focused planning advice.\n, • Confidence communicating directly with clients, planning officers, consultants and other stakeholders.\n, • Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.\n, • A proactive, commercially minded approach and a genuine interest in developing your professional network.\n, • RTPI Chartered status, or progress towards MRTPI, would be advantageous.\n, • A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.\n\n What's on Offer \n In return, you will have the opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative consultancy that genuinely invests in its people and provides excellent opportunities for long-term career development. \n The package includes: \n\n • 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional leave.\n, • Company bonus scheme.\n, • Pension scheme.\n, • Career break policy.\n, • Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.\n, • Exposure to a diverse and interesting portfolio of projects across the UK.\n, • Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.\n, • A supportive, collaborative and people-focused working environment.\n, • Opportunities to further develop your client-facing, networking and business development skills.\n\n This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Town Planner looking to take the next step in their career with a growing consultancy where they can make a genuine impact and continue to develop professionally. \n To apply, please call or alternatively, send your CV and Portfolio across to

Your new company \n This is an opportunity to elevate your Corporate Tax technical skills whilst working with some of the UK's leading high-growth businesses, and some of their most ambitious and entrepreneurial primary shareholders and leadership teams. \n The Corporate Tax team sits at the heart of the Tax team and plays an essential role in the wider business. You will be working collaboratively with other teams, offering clients in the UK and internationally expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. \n Your new role \n As a Senior Manager in Corporate Tax, you'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, private businesses, and FTSE-listed multinationals. Each client has different needs and, by applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. Typical projects could include acquisitions, mergers, demergers, corporate restructuring, group reorganisations, rewards and incentives, and company share schemes. You'll also be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing delivery and providing additional services to clients. \n What you'll need to succeed \n You'll be someone who can work proactively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident in collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and Partners. \n You will also bring: \n * An in-depth, up-to-date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues. \n * Experience of dealing with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients. \n * Experience of managing a portfolio of clients, including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. \n * Experience of leading complex projects. \n * Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent \n What you'll get in return \n The firm is committed to agile working, offering everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. When you are in the office, there are state-of-the-art collaboration spaces to help you work effectively with colleagues and other teams. \n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this Senior Tax Manager role in Manchester, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Justin Hopkins on to discuss it in more detail. \n 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. \n 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

Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant \n Location: Manchester Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (Dependent on Experience) \n Are you an experienced Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant looking to take the next step in your career? An exciting opportunity has become available to join a leading environmental and engineering consultancy in Manchester, delivering a wide range of contaminated land, geo-environmental, and brownfield redevelopment projects across the UK. \n As a Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant, you will play a key role in managing complex site investigations, overseeing contaminated land assessments, and providing technical guidance to clients and junior team members. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking consultancy that places a strong emphasis on professional development, technical excellence, and long-term career progression in Manchester. \n What's on Offer \n\n • Competitive salary package\n, • Annual performance reviews and structured career development\n, • Generous annual leave entitlement\n, • Company pension scheme\n, • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements\n, • Exposure to a diverse portfolio of challenging projects\n, • Support towards professional accreditation and chartership\n, • Friendly, collaborative, and supportive team environment\n, • Clear opportunities for progression within the Manchester office\n\n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Managing and delivering geo-environmental and contaminated land projects from inception to completion\n, • Planning, supervising, and coordinating intrusive site investigations\n, • Undertaking contaminated land risk assessments and remediation strategies\n, • Interpreting geological, geotechnical, and environmental data\n, • Preparing Phase 1 Desk Studies, Phase 2 Site Investigation Reports, and technical interpretative reports\n, • Liaising with clients, contractors, regulators, and multidisciplinary project teams\n, • Mentoring and supporting junior consultants and engineers\n, • Managing project budgets, programmes, and resource allocation\n, • Ensuring compliance with current environmental legislation and health and safety standards\n, • Supporting business development activities and client relationship management\n\n What We're Looking For \n\n • Proven experience working as a Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant or in a similar geo-environmental role\n, • Degree qualified in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering Geology, Geo-Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline\n, • Strong understanding of contaminated land legislation and UK regulatory frameworks\n, • Experience managing site investigations and contaminated land risk assessments\n, • Excellent report writing and technical interpretation skills\n, • Strong project management and client-facing experience\n, • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively\n, • Excellent communication and leadership skills\n, • Full UK driving licence\n, • Right to work in the UK\n\n \n Interested in this or other roles in Geology, please do not hesitate to contact Caitlin Richards \n This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position

Portfolio are proud to be representing our client, a market leading professional services consultancy in their search for a HR / Employment Law Expert to conduct HR meetings on behalf of their clients. You will have experience in conducting HR meetings such as investigations, disciplinaries, decision making and issuing outcomes including warnings and dismissals. You will need a HR / CIPD Degree OR strong experience in people management and chairing HR Meetings. Your role will be to support thousands of business owners ensuring compliance and legality, and a fair outcome for both employer and employee. Excellent communication is a must as you will assisting business owners across the country - 100,000 to be exact! This is an amazing opportunity for a HR Expert who enjoys conducting investigations, speaking with witnesses, holding meetings and decision making on a variety of issues across all sectors and industries. If you are looking for a new challenge, please apply today and we'll be in touch to discuss further! Job Purpose To deliver an expert HR service virtually via platforms such as Microsoft Teams in order to support our clients in dealing with formal meetings with their employees - conducting and advising on consultancy, capability, disciplinary, grievance and appeal issues as well as investigations and settlement negotiations. Job Overview We are looking for personable and confident HR professionals/ People Managers with good technical skills who can respond to often short-notice assignments and produce thoughtful, legally compliant and well-written reports. The ability to act impartially, identify and quantify risk for our clients and communicate this to them effectively is crucial. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Attend meetings with clients and their employees as arranged and diarised by an office-based paralegal and either conduct these or support the client to do so, as required. To undertake mediation, conciliation and other employment relations services as may be requested by clients from time to time. To provide clients with advice and guidance on their legal position with individual employees or groups of employees, with due regard to your duty of impartiality. To provide prompt, high quality reports of outcomes within specified time frames and adhere to administrative procedures concerning file management. Regularly achieve or exceed the hearing targets set by the Face2Face Management team. Work towards the team objective of obtaining repeat business. What you Bring to the Team Educated to degree level in HR, law or related business discipline or with substantial professional experience Background in HR management, consultancy or in employment law Highly professional presentation, service focussed and personable; quickly able to form good working relationships with people who may be stressed, angry or upset. A 'can do' approach to challenging situations and problem solving Benefits 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays Day off on your birthday Cash plan for you (and your children, if any) Holidays increase after 2- and 5-years' service. Contractual sick pay Private medical insurance after 5 years' service Pension Plan and Life Insurance Pension plan contributions increase after 5- and 7-years' service Holiday season bonus after 3 years' service Profit Share Scheme Season Ticket loan scheme Cycle to work scheme AND Free on-site Gym Access to Employee Assistance Programme Modern offices in the City Centre, with excellent transport links and subsidised car parking if needed Company incentives, access to discount schemes51692LFR3 INDMANJ The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

Cover Supervisor - Secondary Calling Aspiring Future Teachers! Are you a graduate considering a career in teaching? Do you want to gain hands-on classroom experience, develop your confidence, and learn how to effectively manage behaviour in a real school environment? Aspire People are seeking passionate and motivated Graduate Cover Supervisors to support an outstanding secondary school in Stockport. This is an excellent opportunity to build your skills and take a strong step towards teacher training. The Role As a Graduate Cover Supervisor, you will: Step into the classroom in the teacher's absence Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans across a variety of subjects Engage, motivate, and manage a full classroom of students Apply and follow school behaviour management policies Work across different secondary schools, gaining diverse experience Choose flexible work that suits you - daily supply or short-term cover We're Looking For Graduates Who Are: Aspiring teachers eager to gain school-based experience Confident, resilient, and adaptable Able to engage and inspire young learners Professional and comfortable managing classroom behaviour Educated to degree level (UK degree relevant to the curriculum) Requirements School experience is essential Experience working with SEN pupils is also ideal Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) References covering the last 2 years Right to work in the UK What Aspire People Offer Full training and ongoing support Valuable classroom experience to support future teacher training Opportunities across a range of specialist schools and mainstream secondary if preferred Flexible working to suit your schedule * A clear pathway into a long-term teaching career Start Your Teaching Journey Today If you're ready to gain real classroom experience and take your first step into teaching, we want to hear from you. Apply now and begin your journey with Aspire People. Safeguarding Statement Aspire People Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All candidates will undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment checks and an enhanced DBS. Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks

Job Title: Associate Director - Town Planning Location: Altrincham Penguin Recruitment are delighted to be supporting an ambitious and growing planning and development consultancy with the appointment of an Associate Director to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to join a consultancy at an exciting stage of its growth, with genuine opportunities to take on increased responsibility, develop client relationships and play a key role in shaping the future direction of the business. The Role As an Associate Director, you will play a key role in the continued growth and development of the consultancy, combining project leadership, client management, business development and team development. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of projects, work closely with Directors and senior stakeholders, and play an important role in the continued success and growth of the business. Key Responsibilities: Managing and leading a diverse portfolio of planning projects from inception through to completion. Providing strategic and commercially focused planning advice to a range of clients. Leading on complex planning applications, development proposals and planning strategies. Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, Local Planning Authorities and key stakeholders. Acting as a senior point of contact for clients and providing high-quality, commercially aware planning advice. Managing project teams and coordinating external consultants and technical specialists. Reviewing planning policy, planning history and development constraints to formulate effective planning strategies. Identifying opportunities and potential risks at an early stage and developing proactive solutions. Supporting Directors with the continued growth and development of the business. Developing new client relationships and contributing to business development and fee generation. Growing your own professional network and identifying new opportunities. Supporting the development and delivery of the consultancy's growth plans. Supporting, mentoring and developing junior and senior members of the planning team. Contributing to recruitment and team-building activities as the business continues to grow. Representing the consultancy at meetings, events and industry functions.About You: Relevant degree in Town Planning, Geography, Environmental Planning or a related discipline. Significant experience within town planning, ideally gained within a planning consultancy. Strong understanding of the UK planning system, planning policy and development management. Proven experience managing complex planning projects and providing strategic planning advice. Strong client-facing experience with the ability to develop and maintain long-term relationships. Commercially aware with a proven interest in business development and winning new work. Strong leadership and project management skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with minimal supervision. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience mentoring and developing junior members of a planning team. RTPI Chartered or working towards MRTPI is highly desirable. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be advantageous.What's on Offer: 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Option to buy or sell additional annual leave. Company bonus scheme. Company pension. Career break policy. Flexible and hybrid working opportunities. Diverse and interesting project portfolio across the UK. Strong opportunities for professional development and career progression. Opportunity to develop and grow your own team. Strong involvement in business development and strategic growth. Supportive and collaborative working environment. * Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing consultancy. This is an excellent opportunity for an Associate Director or experienced Senior Planner looking to take the next step in their career and play a genuine role in the growth of a successful planning consultancy. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP, so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or

An ambitious consultancy is looking to appoint a Project Management Director to spearhead its expansion into Manchester and the wider North West. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven Project Management Director to establish a new regional presence, bring client relationships into the business and build a team around the work secured. The successful Project Management Director will play a central role in shaping the consultancy's long-term presence in Manchester. The ideal Project Management Director will be well connected within the Manchester property market, with a strong network of developers, investors and other built environment clients. They are looking for a proven Project Management Director who can use those relationships to secure opportunities across residential, commercial, hotels, mixed-use and related property sectors. The Project Management Director's role The Project Management Director will take ownership of business development across Manchester and the North West, identifying opportunities and converting existing relationships into project management instructions. As the regional pipeline develops, the Project Management Director will recruit and lead a local team, creating a strong project management offering and supporting the consultancy's wider expansion across England. The Project Management Director will have considerable freedom to shape the Manchester strategy, including target clients, sectors, recruitment and future growth plans. This opportunity would suit a well-established Project Management Director who wants greater ownership over business growth and enjoys combining client development with team leadership. The Project Management Director The successful Project Management Director will ideally have: A strong network across Manchester and the North West property market Proven experience winning project management consultancy instructions Director or senior-level consultancy project management experience Strong relationships with developers, investors and property clients Experience across residential, commercial, hotels, mixed-use or similar developments Previous experience building, managing and mentoring project teams A relevant construction, project management or property degree MRICS, MAPM, MCIOB or another recognised industry qualification Excellent business development and leadership skills In Return? £120,000 - £150,000 Senior leadership role Opportunity to establish and grow a Manchester office Significant influence over regional strategy and recruitment Long-term career progression within an expanding consultancy Competitive senior-level benefits package Project Management Director | Project Director | Construction Project Management | Manchester | Property Consultancy | Built Environment

Flood Risk Consultant Location: Manchester Salary: £33,000 - £54,000 Join a leading consultancy in Manchester as a Flood Risk Consultant and make a tangible impact on diverse projects across the UK and beyond. The Opportunity As a Flood Risk Consultant, you'll be part of a dynamic team within our Water Management Consultancy. You'll engage in technical work such as data analysis, hydraulic modelling, hydrology, and GIS. Your role will involve ensuring quality assurance for technical deliverables and developing flood mitigation solutions. Key Responsibilities - Conduct hydraulic modelling using TUFLOW, Flood Modeller, ESTRY, and InfoWorks ICM. - Perform hydrological assessments and flood risk analyses. - Collaborate with environmental scientists, engineers, and planners. - Support business development activities, including tendering and client engagement. Candidate Requirements - Degree in Geography, Science, or Civil Engineering. - Proficiency in 1D-2D hydraulic modelling and GIS skills. - Experience in flood risk assessment and hydrology. - Strong interpersonal and organisational skills. - Motivated, collaborative, and adaptable. Why Apply? This role offers a competitive salary of £33,000 - £54,000, along with flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development. You'll have the chance to work on impactful projects and advance your career in flood risk management. Company Culture We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Our flexible policies support work-life balance, and we value diversity in our workforce. Eligibility to Apply Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available. If you are a Flood Risk Consultant looking to take the next step in your career in Manchester, we would be pleased to hear from you. If this role feels close but not quite perfect, please do not be put off from applying. I specialise in Civil Engineering, Water and Flood Risk recruitment and may also be able to help with other suitable roles that are not currently advertised. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience

Portfolio are proud to be representing our client, a market leading professional services consultancy in their search for a HR / Employment Law Expert to conduct HR meetings on behalf of their clients. You will have experience in conducting HR meetings such as investigations, disciplinaries, decision making and issuing outcomes including warnings and dismissals. You will need a HR / CIPD Degree OR strong experience in people management and chairing HR Meetings. Your role will be to support thousands of business owners ensuring compliance and legality, and a fair outcome for both employer and employee. Excellent communication is a must as you will assisting business owners across the country - 100,000 to be exact! This is an amazing opportunity for a HR Expert who enjoys conducting investigations, speaking with witnesses, holding meetings and decision making on a variety of issues across all sectors and industries. If you are looking for a new challenge, please apply today and we'll be in touch to discuss further! Job Purpose To deliver an expert HR service virtually via platforms such as Microsoft Teams in order to support our clients in dealing with formal meetings with their employees - conducting and advising on consultancy, capability, disciplinary, grievance and appeal issues as well as investigations and settlement negotiations. Job Overview We are looking for personable and confident HR professionals/ People Managers with good technical skills who can respond to often short-notice assignments and produce thoughtful, legally compliant and well-written reports. The ability to act impartially, identify and quantify risk for our clients and communicate this to them effectively is crucial. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Attend meetings with clients and their employees as arranged and diarised by an office-based paralegal and either conduct these or support the client to do so, as required. To undertake mediation, conciliation and other employment relations services as may be requested by clients from time to time. To provide clients with advice and guidance on their legal position with individual employees or groups of employees, with due regard to your duty of impartiality. To provide prompt, high quality reports of outcomes within specified time frames and adhere to administrative procedures concerning file management. Regularly achieve or exceed the hearing targets set by the Face2Face Management team. Work towards the team objective of obtaining repeat business. What you Bring to the Team Educated to degree level in HR, law or related business discipline or with substantial professional experience Background in HR management, consultancy or in employment law Highly professional presentation, service focussed and personable; quickly able to form good working relationships with people who may be stressed, angry or upset. A 'can do' approach to challenging situations and problem solving Benefits 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays Day off on your birthday Cash plan for you (and your children, if any) Holidays increase after 2- and 5-years' service. Contractual sick pay Private medical insurance after 5 years' service Pension Plan and Life Insurance Pension plan contributions increase after 5- and 7-years' service Holiday season bonus after 3 years' service Profit Share Scheme Season Ticket loan scheme Cycle to work scheme AND Free on-site Gym Access to Employee Assistance Programme Modern offices in the City Centre, with excellent transport links and subsidised car parking if needed Company incentives, access to discount schemes51692LFR3 INDMANJ The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

Your new company \n Fantastic new role due to expansion with a leading international consultancy. Currently recruiting a Project Manager with RIBA experience, to join the National Programmes team on retail projects in the North West. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated candidate to join and strengthen the team. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies are just some of the ways they invest in employee wellbeing. \n Your new role \n\n • Carrying out assigned duties efficiently and in accordance with processes and procedures\n, • Managing multiple projects across a mix of prestigious retail / industrial clients\n, • Comply with established procurement/commercial/contractual strategies\n, • Take personal accountability for complying with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards\n, • Management and preparation of key stage reports from feasibility through to completion and post-handover\n, • Ensuring business objectives of delivering value for money in all circumstances\n, • Management of meetings, taking and preparation of minutes\n, • Running the bidding process, including managing queries from tendering contractors\n, • Managing multiple projects on 'LIVE' operational sites\n, • Assistance with the preparation of contract documents\n, • Management of multidisciplinary project teams\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive, proactive approach to the role, and will be delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results. \n Qualifications \n\n • Construction Project Management degree or a similar surveying-related qualification with extensive technical delivery experience in a similar role\n, • Well-organised, diligent, proactive, well-disciplined and commercially astute\n\n Experience \n\n • NEC experience\n, • Familiarity with design process\n, • RIBA experience\n\n Behaviours \n\n • Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal\n, • Excellent customer service, communication and client/external interface skills\n, • A track record of working with teams and managing projects by prioritising workloads and delivering to deadlines\n\n What you'll get in return Hybrid Working - Working patterns to support your work-life balance. As well as competitive maternity and paternity packages. \n\n • Company Share Scheme\n, • 28 days holiday plus bank holidays\n, • 1 additional day's leave for your birthday\n, • Flexible holidays - you can purchase up to an additional 5 days\n, • Employee Bonus Scheme\n, • Death in Service benefit up to 6 times basic salary\n, • Private medical treatment - possible to extend to family cover at additional cost\n, • Company long term sickness scheme - 100% basic salary for first 13 weeks of illness\n, • Group Income Protection Scheme - follows a long-term sickness scheme subject to insurer's rules and regulations\n, • Employee Assistance Programme - expert information and advisory services\n, • Season Ticket Loans\n, • Bicycle Purchase Scheme\n, • Dental Plan\n, • Health Screening\n, • Eye care Vouchers\n, • Occupational Health Facilities\n, • Gym Membership Loans\n, • Primary Annual Professional Subscription covered\n, • Electric Company Car Scheme\n\n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n 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. \n 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

Student Mental Health Adviser \n Fixed-Term Contract - 6 Months \n Location: Remote Working with monthly agreed days in the office (in one of either Milton Keynes, Nottingham or Manchester campus). \n Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (37 hours per week) \n Flexible working between 8:30am-5:00pm \n Pay Rate: £20.10 per hour \n Start Date: September 2026 \n The Open University is the UK's largest university, supporting thousands of students studying flexibly across the UK. As part of their Student Wellbeing Team, we are looking for two experienced Student Mental Health Adviser to provide specialist, one-to-one support to students experiencing enduring or complex mental health conditions. \n This team sits within the wider Student Wellbeing Team, alongside mental health training, safeguarding, welfare advice and the University's suicide-safer initiatives. The team provides specialist intervention and coordinated support to help students overcome barriers to learning, manage risk and remain engaged with their studies. The service supports students on a referral basis and works closely with Student Support Teams, Disability Support and external agencies to achieve the best possible outcomes. \n About the Role \n You will provide specialist case management, assessment and intervention for students whose mental health is significantly affecting their ability to study. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the University, NHS services and third-sector organisations to coordinate appropriate support while promoting student wellbeing and academic success. \n You will manage a caseload of approximately 25 students, adjusted where higher-risk cases require additional support, ensuring every student receives appropriate, timely intervention. \n Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Delivering specialist one-to-one interventionist support to students with enduring or complex mental health conditions.\n, • Completing comprehensive mental health assessments, identifying risk and protective factors and developing practical support plans.\n, • Undertaking risk assessments, safety planning and responding appropriately to students experiencing mental health crises or at risk of self-harm.\n, • Managing an independent caseload, ensuring accurate records, timely escalation and compliance with University policies.\n, • Providing practical, solution-focused interventions and psychoeducation to help students manage their wellbeing alongside their studies.\n, • Coordinating support with Student Support Teams, Disability Support, academic colleagues, NHS services and external agencies.\n, • Supporting the development of effective referral pathways across the University.\n, • Advising colleagues on complex mental health matters and contributing to a suicide-safer culture.\n, • Delivering mental health awareness training and providing guidance to colleagues supporting students with mental health needs.\n, • Maintaining accurate records using CRM systems, Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Excel.\n\n About You \n We are looking for a confident and compassionate mental health professional who combines strong clinical judgement with excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach. \n Essential \n\n • Degree or professional qualification in Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or a related field, or equivalent substantial experience supporting adults with complex mental health needs.\n, • Evidence of continuing professional development, including training in a recognised intervention such as CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, coaching or mindfulness-based approaches.\n, • Experience supporting adults with complex or enduring mental health conditions.\n, • Experience carrying out mental health assessments and implementing solution-focused interventions.\n, • Strong experience managing risk, safeguarding concerns and supporting individuals in crisis.\n, • Experience managing an independent caseload and prioritising competing demands.\n, • Experience working within multi-agency environments, including NHS, local authorities or third-sector organisations.\n, • Knowledge of mental health, equality, safeguarding and data protection legislation.\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and sensitively.\n, • Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm when supporting distressed or vulnerable individuals.\n, • Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, alongside case management systems.\n\n Desirable \n\n • Experience working within Higher Education.\n, • Accreditation as a Mental Health First Aid Instructor.\n, • Membership of a relevant professional body, such as BACP, BPS, UKCP or UMHAN.\n, • Applicants with significant relevant experience from the NHS, adult social care, mental health charities or community mental health services are also encouraged to apply.\n\n Successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check (Adults and Children). \n If you are passionate about supporting Students with mental health needs and want to help students overcome barriers to achieve their academic goals, we would love to hear from you! \n How to Apply? Please click 'Apply' and submit your most up-to-date CV. \n Equality, Diversity & Inclusion \n The Open University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion which is reflected in our mission to be open to people, places, methods and ideas. We aim to foster a diverse and inclusive environment so that all in our OU community can reach their potential. We recognise that different people bring different perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and culture, and that this difference brings great strength. We strive to recruit, retain and develop the careers of a diverse pool of students and staff, and particularly encourage applications from all underrepresented groups. We also aspire to make The Open University a supportive workplace for all through our policies, services and staff networks. \n Pertemps acts as both an employment business and an employment agency on behalf of The Open University.

Your new company \n Work on projects that truly make an impact, from healthcare and education to commercial developments across the UK. This consultancy's focus is on helping organisations achieve their sustainability goals and move towards a net-zero future, using advanced design tools and innovative thinking. \n Collaborative, and supportive. Our client believes in helping every team member grow professionally and personally through continuous learning and exciting challenges. You'll be part of a dynamic, ambitious team that values creativity and technical excellence. \n Offering flexible hybrid working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance while building strong connections with colleagues. Beyond the projects, their people and the planet are at central focus, supporting local communities and maintaining verified Carbon Neutral status. If you're passionate about engineering and want to work on projects that matter, this is the perfect opportunity to make your mark. \n Your new role \n\n • Take ownership of assigned projects, focusing on healthcare, public sector, education, and commercial sectors.\n, • Act as the primary client contact for both technical and commercial matters.\n, • Contribute to business development activities and help grow client relationships.\n, • Support senior leadership with project planning, resource allocation, and delivery strategies.\n, • Lead and coordinate the electrical design team, ensuring successful project outcomes and mentoring junior engineers.\n, • Provide technical guidance on healthcare projects, helping the team meet sector-specific standards and requirements.\n, • Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.\n, • Assist senior management with commercial aspects, including bidding for new work and managing project finances.\n, • Produce detailed engineering designs using industry-standard software such as AutoCAD, Revit, ElecOM, DIALux and Relux, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards and energy efficiency/net-zero carbon goals.\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n\n • Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering (BEng or MEng).\n, • Working towards Chartered Status\n, • Membership of relevant professional bodies (e.g., CIBSE, IET); IHEEM membership is highly desirable.\n, • A strong background in UK healthcare projects is desirable.\n, • Minimum 5 years' post-graduate experience in a UK design consultancy.\n, • Expertise in Electrical building services design, with a solid understanding of technical standards, legislation, and best practice.\n, • Commercial awareness and experience managing project budgets and financial performance.\n, • Proven ability to manage multiple projects, ensuring delivery on time and within scope.\n, • A proactive, positive approach with excellent communication skills to inspire confidence in clients and colleagues.\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • Flexible and hybrid working\n, • 25 days annual leave\n, • social and vibrant office environment\n, • Paid Overtime\n, • Medical insurance, Life insurance\n, • Income protection for long term absence\n, • Ongoing professional development\n\n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n \n 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

FindCore are thrilled to be assisting a leading multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy with the recruitment of a Building Surveyor (Associate Director or Director). \n This is a full-time, permanent position based in Manchester, with hybrid working. \n Following significant investment, the consultancy has ambitious expansion plans across Building Surveying, Project Management and Cost Management. This is an opportunity to lead and grow its Manchester Building Surveying service, with considerable autonomy to develop client relationships, win new work and recruit a team around you. \n The role would suit an established Associate Director or Director, or an experienced senior Building Surveyor ready to take the next step. \n Salary \n Competitive salary + bonus + pension. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead the development and growth of the Manchester Building Surveying service.\n, • Develop new and existing client relationships across Manchester and the wider North West.\n, • Build a sustainable pipeline of work, leading proposals, tenders and client presentations.\n, • Work with the consultancy’s Project Management and Cost Management teams to identify opportunities across the existing client base.\n, • Recruit, manage and develop a Building Surveying team as the workload grows.\n, • Take responsibility for fees, resourcing, utilisation, profitability and overall team performance.\n, • Provide senior technical oversight across professional and project-based Building Surveying services.\n, • Oversee building and condition surveys, planned preventative maintenance programmes, technical due diligence and building pathology investigations.\n, • Oversee Schedules of Condition, Dilapidations and Reinstatement Cost Assessments.\n, • Lead refurbishment, maintenance, repair and insurance reinstatement projects, including Contract Administrator and Employer’s Agent appointments.\n, • Maintain technical standards and quality controls, providing guidance and mentoring to colleagues.\n, • Work closely with the wider UK leadership team to shape the service’s strategy and long-term growth.\n\n Skills & Experience \n\n • MRICS Chartered status and a degree in Building Surveying or a related construction or property discipline.\n, • Significant Building Surveying experience within a consultancy or multidisciplinary professional environment.\n, • A strong track record at Director, Associate Director or senior leadership level.\n, • Experience developing client relationships, winning work and identifying new business opportunities.\n, • An established network within the Manchester or wider North West property and construction market.\n, • Experience building, managing and developing teams, with a strong understanding of fees, resources and profitability.\n, • A broad technical background covering surveys, planned preventative maintenance, technical due diligence, dilapidations and building pathology.\n, • Experience delivering refurbishment and remedial works, administering contracts and working with JCT forms of contract.\n, • Good knowledge of UK Building Regulations, CDM Regulations and relevant statutory requirements.\n, • Strong leadership, communication and client management skills, with the drive to build and grow a service.\n, • Full UK driving licence.\n\n Please apply via the link.

Technical Sales Engineer \n £50000 - £60,000 + Commission \n Company Car or Car Allowance \n UK-Based \n Are you an experienced Technical Sales Engineer, Field Applications Engineer or Applications Engineer with a strong background in electronic components? \n Would you like the autonomy of a UK-wide role, backed by an established and technically respected business, with the majority of your customer travel focused across the North of England? \n This is an excellent opportunity to join an established specialist business with over 50 years of experience in the high-reliability electronics sector, supplying technically demanding customers across aerospace, defence, space, rail, industrial and other specialist markets. \n The role combines technical expertise, customer engagement and commercial development, making it ideal for someone who enjoys understanding a customer's technical requirements and turning those requirements into commercially successful solutions. \n The Role \n As Technical Sales Engineer, you will play a key role in developing existing customer relationships while identifying and creating new business opportunities across the UK. \n You will work closely with engineers, procurement teams, internal sales, product specialists and leading manufacturers, providing technical guidance and supporting customers through design-in and qualification projects. \n This is not a transactional sales role. You'll be involved in understanding applications, specifying components, supporting design activity and developing long-term customer relationships. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Developing and managing strong technical and commercial relationships with customers.\n, • Identifying and developing new business opportunities across existing and prospective accounts.\n, • Supporting customer design activity, qualification projects and design-in opportunities.\n, • Providing technical guidance on component selection and application requirements.\n, • Acting as a technical resource for internal and external sales teams.\n, • Attending customer meetings, site visits, exhibitions and supplier visits.\n, • Working closely with engineering, product management, quality, internal sales and manufacturing partners.\n, • Supporting supplier presentations, technical training and joint customer visits.\n, • Managing opportunities from initial identification through to commercial conversion.\n, • Monitoring market trends, customer requirements, competitor activity and emerging technologies.\n, • Maintaining accurate opportunity, activity and forecasting information.\n\n About You \n We're looking for a technically credible sales professional who can comfortably engage with both engineering and commercial stakeholders. \n You should have: \n\n • Proven experience within technical sales, applications engineering, field sales engineering or a product specialist position.\n, • Strong knowledge of electronic and/or electromechanical components and their applications.\n, • Experience supporting customer design activity and design-in opportunities.\n, • A commercial mindset with the ability to identify, develop and convert opportunities.\n, • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.\n, • The confidence to work independently while collaborating with internal technical and commercial teams.\n, • A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly.\n\n Experience within aerospace, defence, space, rail, industrial, audio or other high-reliability sectors would be particularly relevant. \n Experience across areas such as passive components, capacitors, resistors, magnetics, power products, electromechanical components, EMC/RF, sensors or semiconductors would also be advantageous. \n A degree in an Electrical or Electronic Engineering discipline would be desirable, although relevant industry experience will be equally important. \n What's On Offer? \n\n • £60,000 basic salary\n, • Commission\n, • Company car or car allowance\n, • UK-based / remote working\n, • Majority of travel across the North of England\n, • Full-time, permanent position\n, • High degree of autonomy and flexibility\n, • Opportunity to work with technically demanding customers and leading manufacturers\n, • Long-term career opportunity within an established and highly technical business\n, • The chance to play a key role in developing design-in opportunities and long-term customer relationships\n\n Interested? \n If you're an experienced Technical Sales Engineer or Applications Engineer looking for a role where your technical knowledge genuinely contributes to commercial growth, we'd be very interested in hearing from you. \n Apply today for a confidential discussion about the opportunity. \n

This Finance Graduate role in Manchester is perfect for someone looking to kick-start their career in accounting and finance . You'll be involved in the day-to-day financial operations, helping the business maintain accurate records and make sound financial decisions. \n Client Details \n \n Our client is a well-established international organisation with a strong presence across multiple markets, offering graduates excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression. Known for investing in talent, the business provides broad exposure, meaningful responsibility, and the chance to work collaboratively with teams across different locations. \n \n Description \n \n\n • Support the preparation of financial reports, budgets, and forecasts to aid business decision-making.\n, • Analyse financial and operational data, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.\n, • Assist with month-end and year-end processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls.\n, • Support balance sheet reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.\n, • Work closely with stakeholders across the business to provide financial insight and support commercial objectives.\n, • Contribute to financial planning and performance analysis, helping to drive efficiency and profitability.\n, • Assist in the preparation of management information and key performance indicators (KPIs).\n, • Support cash flow monitoring, financial controls, and other core finance activities as required.\n, • Participate in process improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance reporting and operational effectiveness.\n, • Build strong relationships with colleagues across multiple functions, gaining exposure to a broad range of business activities.\n\n \n \n Profile \n A successful Finance Graduate should have: \n\n \n • \n, • A degree in Accountancy & Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, or another numerically focused discipline.\n, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and draw meaningful conclusions.\n, • Excellent numerical ability and confidence working with large datasets.\n, • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a strong aptitude for learning new systems and tools.\n, • Commercial awareness and an interest in understanding how financial performance drives business success.\n, • A proactive, self-motivated approach with a willingness to take ownership of tasks and projects.\n, • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.\n, • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the business.\n, • The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.\n, • A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a genuine desire to learn and develop within a finance career.\n, • Flexibility and adaptability, with a willingness to travel when required.\n \n\n \n Job Offer \n \n\n • £30,000 - £32,000 salary and benefits package\n, • Hybrid working, providing flexibility between home and office-based work\n, • Clear career progression opportunities within a growing international organisation\n, • Exposure to a broad range of finance activities and business operations\n, • The opportunity to work closely with experienced finance professionals and senior stakeholders\n, • International travel opportunities, with the chance to visit and collaborate with teams across multiple locations\n, • Ongoing learning and development to support your professional growth\n, • A collaborative and supportive working environment where you'll be encouraged to take ownership and make an impact from day one\n, • The opportunity to build a long-term career within a business that values ambition, innovation, and continuous improvement\n\n This position offers an excellent platform for a graduate seeking to accelerate their career in finance while gaining valuable international exposure and genuine progression opportunitie \n

Construction Project Manager - Consultancy We are recruiting for an experienced Construction Project Manager to join a well-established and growing construction consultancy in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager with previous construction consultancy or client-side experience to take responsibility for delivering a diverse portfolio of projects across the retail, commercial, residential and leisure sectors. Working alongside an experienced Project Director and a growing Project Management team, you will manage projects throughout their lifecycle, taking responsibility for planning, procurement, design coordination, contract administration and successful project delivery. The position offers exposure to a varied client base and a broad range of projects, with excellent opportunities for continued professional development and career progression. The Role As a Construction Project Manager, your responsibilities will include: Managing the day-to-day delivery of construction projects on behalf of clients. Taking ownership of project planning, procurement and coordination. Coordinating design teams, consultants and other project stakeholders. Managing projects throughout the pre-construction and delivery phases. Administering construction contracts and maintaining relevant project documentation. Leading project meetings and coordinating activities on site. Monitoring project programmes, costs and overall performance. Identifying potential programme deviations and implementing appropriate corrective actions. Monitoring project risks, opportunities and commercial considerations. Proactively addressing issues and mitigating potential project delays. Preparing regular project reports, progress updates and documentation. Maintaining clear and professional communication with clients, consultants and delivery partners. Ensuring projects are delivered to the required quality, programme and client expectations. Supporting the wider Project Management team and contributing to the continued development of the business. What We're Looking For To be considered for this Construction Project Manager position, you will ideally have: Previous Project Management experience within the construction industry. Experience working within a construction/property consultancy or client-side environment. A good understanding of the complete construction project lifecycle. Experience across pre-construction, procurement, design coordination and project delivery. Experience administering construction contracts. Strong project planning and programme management capabilities. The ability to manage multiple consultants, contractors and project stakeholders. Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of project risk. Excellent client-facing and communication skills. The ability to build strong relationships with clients and delivery partners. Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Good IT skills and experience using digital systems for project reporting, tracking and documentation. Experience within the retail, commercial, residential or leisure sectors would be advantageous. A degree in Construction Management or a related discipline would be beneficial but is not essential. Chartered status, or working towards chartership, would be advantageous.Salary 50k-60k basic plus generous benefits The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and expanding construction consultancy with a strong reputation and growing client base. You will have the opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of projects and sectors while developing your experience alongside an established Project Director and wider Project Management team. The position would suit an experienced Construction Project Manager, Consultancy Project Manager, Client-Side Project Manager, Property Project Manager or Project Management Consultant looking for their next permanent opportunity in Manchester. INDHP

Job Title: County Court Advocate \n Location: Sharston, Manchester M22 4SN \n Salary: £28,500 per annum \n Job type: Full Time, Permanent \n About Us: \n Express Chambers operates as an integrated chambers model within Express Solicitors, an award-winning law firm currently ranked 64th in The Lawyer UK 200. We comprise barristers, pupil barristers, court advocates, and clerks; the core operation of the department is closely aligned to that of a traditional barristers' chambers. We are instructed by the wider business to provide specialist advisory and advocacy skills across all of the firm's practice areas. This innovative and collaborative structure ensures continuity of litigation strategy, efficiency, and the highest standard of representation at every stage. \n We are looking for talented Advocates, who are interested in a career at the employed Bar, to join Express Chambers. We are currently unable to offer pupillage to our Advocates outside of our standard pupillage recruitment process. In the event that changes in the future, please be aware that this is a role which might lead to pupillage for sufficiently capable candidates, albeit it most certainly isn't guaranteed. \n What you will be doing: \n\n • To undertake court hearings, including (but not limited to) interlocutory applications, case management hearings, and infant approval hearings.\n, • To draft advices, pleadings, and skeleton arguments.\n, • Nationwide travel across England and Wales that could require overnight stays.\n\n What we offer you: \n\n • Opportunity to improve "on your feet" litigation experience.\n, • Working with a wide range of cases.\n, • 1 - 1 supervision with an experienced Barrister.\n, • Development in your drafting and litigation skills.\n\n What we are looking for: \n\n • An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills\n, • A fast learner who has a sound working knowledge of the CPR\n, • Resilience\n, • The ability to think and perform under pressure\n, • Sound academics (minimum 2.1 at degree level and a Very Competent, or equivalent, for the bar training course)\n\n Salary & Hours: \n\n • Salary - £28,500 per annum\n, • Hours - Usual working hours are 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 5:00pm on Friday. The nature of the role means that some travel/working outside of these hours will be required.\n\n Benefits: \n\n • Hybrid working - split between home working, court attendances, and office days. 6 office days a month after passing probation.\n, • Holidays - 23 days of holiday per year, rising to 26 days. Birthday holiday day after 2 years service.\n, • Extra Holidays - 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement.\n, • Looking After your Health - Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme.\n, • Looking After your wellbeing - Onsite free gym. Company sports teams. Various social events both within Chambers and with the wider business.\n\n Recruitment Process: \n The interview is conducted via MS Teams with an experienced Barrister and a member of the Emerging Talent team. It comprises an advocacy exercise as well as interview questions. Papers for the advocacy exercise will be provided approximately 48 hours before the interview. \n We rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. \n Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. \n Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Legal Counsel, Legal Graduate, Law Graduate, Legal Aid Attorney, Public Defender, Legal Representative, Legal Advisor, Legal Counsellor, Legal Consultant, Legal Liaison, Legal Agent, Legal Officer, Legal Practitioner, Legal Support Advocate, may also be considered for this role.

FindCore are thrilled to be assisting a leading multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy with the recruitment of a Building Surveyor (Associate Director or Director). \n This is a full-time, permanent position based in Manchester, with hybrid working. \n Following significant investment, the consultancy has ambitious expansion plans across Building Surveying, Project Management and Cost Management. This is an opportunity to lead and grow its Manchester Building Surveying service, with considerable autonomy to develop client relationships, win new work and recruit a team around you. \n The role would suit an established Associate Director or Director, or an experienced senior Building Surveyor ready to take the next step. \n Salary \n Competitive salary + bonus + pension. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead the development and growth of the Manchester Building Surveying service.\n, • Develop new and existing client relationships across Manchester and the wider North West.\n, • Build a sustainable pipeline of work, leading proposals, tenders and client presentations.\n, • Work with the consultancy’s Project Management and Cost Management teams to identify opportunities across the existing client base.\n, • Recruit, manage and develop a Building Surveying team as the workload grows.\n, • Take responsibility for fees, resourcing, utilisation, profitability and overall team performance.\n, • Provide senior technical oversight across professional and project-based Building Surveying services.\n, • Oversee building and condition surveys, planned preventative maintenance programmes, technical due diligence and building pathology investigations.\n, • Oversee Schedules of Condition, Dilapidations and Reinstatement Cost Assessments.\n, • Lead refurbishment, maintenance, repair and insurance reinstatement projects, including Contract Administrator and Employer’s Agent appointments.\n, • Maintain technical standards and quality controls, providing guidance and mentoring to colleagues.\n, • Work closely with the wider UK leadership team to shape the service’s strategy and long-term growth.\n\n Skills & Experience \n\n • MRICS Chartered status and a degree in Building Surveying or a related construction or property discipline.\n, • Significant Building Surveying experience within a consultancy or multidisciplinary professional environment.\n, • A strong track record at Director, Associate Director or senior leadership level.\n, • Experience developing client relationships, winning work and identifying new business opportunities.\n, • An established network within the Manchester or wider North West property and construction market.\n, • Experience building, managing and developing teams, with a strong understanding of fees, resources and profitability.\n, • A broad technical background covering surveys, planned preventative maintenance, technical due diligence, dilapidations and building pathology.\n, • Experience delivering refurbishment and remedial works, administering contracts and working with JCT forms of contract.\n, • Good knowledge of UK Building Regulations, CDM Regulations and relevant statutory requirements.\n, • Strong leadership, communication and client management skills, with the drive to build and grow a service.\n, • Full UK driving licence.\n\n Please apply via the link.

ER Advisor An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a global business as HR Consultant. This business is a leading HR Consultancy, who are looking for a HR expert to deliver service via platforms such as Microsoft Teams in order to support clients in dealing with formal meetings with their employees - conducting and advising on consultancy, capability, disciplinary, grievance and appeal issues as well as investigations and settlement negotiations. You will join them onsite five days a week in vibrant office in Manchester City. This is a permanent role that offers £35K + benefits. Job Purpose We are looking for personable and confident HR professionals/employment lawyers with good technical skills who can respond to often short-notice assignments and produce thoughtful, legally compliant and well-written reports. The ability to act impartially, identify and quantify risk for our clients and communicate this to them effectively is crucial. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Attend meetings with clients and their employees as arranged and diarised by an office-based paralegal and either conduct these or support the client to do so, as required. To undertake mediation, conciliation and other employment relations services as may be requested by clients from time to time. To provide clients with advice and guidance on their legal position with individual employees or groups of employees, with due regard to your duty of impartiality. To provide prompt, high quality reports of outcomes within specified time frames and adhere to administrative procedures concerning file management. Regularly achieve or exceed the hearing targets set by the Face2Face Management team. Work towards the team objective of obtaining repeat business. What you Bring to the Team Educated to degree level in HR, law or related business discipline, or with relevant experience in employment law or an employee relations-focused HR role. Customer service experience. Excellent written and oral communication skills, delivering technical information and commercial advice as well as empathy to clients, and provide outstanding attention to detail. Strongly focussed on delivering an excellent client experience at all stages. A positive approach in a fast-moving, busy team environment. This is a great opportunity for someone wants to grow within the business and gain HR exposure to progress in their HR career. Interviews will be one stage and will be onsite. The company offers 25 days holiday + bank holidays, birthday day off, pension plan, onsite gym and life insurance, and more. If you're a confident, people-focused HR professional who thrives on variety, enjoys working directly with clients and wants to take the next step in your career, I'd love to hear from you. 52221SKR INDMANS The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

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

Daimler Truck UK Limited – Aftersales Dealer Development Coach \n Location: UK, North Salary: Competitive + Company Car Allowance \n Do you want to boost the future towards a safe, secure and sustainable world \n At DEKRA we deal with future topics in every field of work: from vehicle inspection to cyber security, from product testing to clean energies or from automated driving to artificial intelligence. \n We anticipate technical developments early on and drive industry transformation as thought leaders. For the exciting tasks that lie ahead we are looking for skilled and passionate people who want to grow and achieve their best in a global team. \n A day in a life and the impact you’ll make \n DEKRA have an exciting opportunity for an Aftersales Dealer Development Coach to join the Daimler Truck UK Limited aftersales improvement programme. \n You will be responsible for providing aftersales coaching to the DTUK network, delivering expertise in aftersales process delivery and management in line with DTUK service processes. \n This is a key role working with one of our major clients and as such you will be required to influence change at all levels within the business in support of delivering the programme aims, objectives, key performance improvement measures and desired return on investment. \n What you’ll do \n\n • Regular liaison with DTUK Project Manager, DEKRA Project Manager and other stakeholders\n, • Recognise, report and resolve process failings and departmental concerns\n, • Support the DTUK Project Manager in the achievement of project outcomes\n, • Create realistic and achievable implementation plans\n, • Coach Dealer Management in their role in the new way of working\n, • Coach Supervisors, Technicians and workshop support staff in their new roles\n, • Support the effective use of integrated DMS and manufacturer systems\n, • Enthusiastically support the delivery of sustained process and behavioural change\n\n What you bring \n\n • Experience of performance management\n, • Assertive and communicative approach\n, • Strong knowledge and experience of workshop daily operations and aftersales process\n, • High degree of proactive input, planning, ownership and responsibility for the financial and operational outcomes of the project\n, • An automotive aftersales background\n, • Familiar with DMS system\n, • Knowledgeable in change management methodologies\n, • Able to train and coach dealer staff and management to change their process and ways of working\n, • Have the ability to rapidly build positive working relationships\n, • Able to create engagement and commitment\n, • An analytical approach and be an advocate of best practice\n, • A consultative and assertive approach to coaching and change management\n, • High degree of proactive input, planning, ownership and responsibility for the financial and operational outcomes of the project\n\n Let's create a safer world today. Apply now and join a team that values your expertise and passion. \n At DEKRA we value your unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We are committed to an inclusive workplace for all team members.

Job Title: Technical Director | Associate Director - Town Planning \n Location: Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Glasgow, Cambridge, Birmingham, Cardiff, Bristol \n Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy in the appointment of a Technical Director | Associate Director - Planning. \n This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly regarded UK planning and environmental consultancy operating at the forefront of sustainable infrastructure, development, and environmental assessment. The team works on some of the country's most significant and complex projects, helping clients respond to the challenges of climate change, Net Zero delivery, biodiversity enhancement, ESG, and rapid urbanisation. \n You will be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking Planning and Environment practice with a strong national presence, working alongside multidisciplinary teams across transport, energy, infrastructure, and engineering. The business is recognised for its innovation, digital capability, and influence on major UK infrastructure and development policy and delivery. \n The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in the growth and direction of the Northern Planning team, supporting continued expansion and strengthening client relationships across both public and private sectors. \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Lead, grow, and develop an established team of Town Planners across the UK\n, • Deliver high-quality Town Planning consultancy services directly to clients\n, • Manage commercial performance including fee management, governance, and resourcing\n, • Lead major multidisciplinary bid submissions for significant infrastructure and development projects\n, • Develop new business opportunities and strengthen existing client relationships\n, • Oversee project delivery ensuring technical excellence, quality, and compliance at all stages\n, • Collaborate across national planning, environmental, and infrastructure teams to drive integrated solutions\n, • Mentor, manage, and support the development of team members, including performance reviews\n\n Requirements: \n\n • RTPI-accredited degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning and Chartered RTPI membership\n, • Strong consultancy background with experience in leading and developing teams\n, • Proven track record in delivering and winning major infrastructure and development projects\n, • Excellent understanding of planning law, policy, and procedures with strong commercial awareness\n, • Demonstrable experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship building\n, • Strong leadership, communication, and business development skills\n, • A proactive, growth-focused mindset with the ability to identify and convert opportunities\n\n This is a rare opportunity to take a senior leadership role within a highly respected consultancy shaping some of the UK's most important infrastructure and development projects. \n Interested? \n The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or

Quality Manager – Food Manufacturing \n £35,000 - £45,000 \n North Manchester \n Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm \n \n Are you an experienced Quality Manager in the Food Manufacturing sector looking to improve your work-life balance at a small, friendly and relaxed site, or are you an experienced QA professional that is looking for an opportunity to progress into management? \n \n This Food Manufacturing site employs about 20 people and has been supplying a range of sweet bakery goods to foodservice clients across the country for over 30 years. They’ve recently received backing from a larger UK food manufacturing group, and they’re now looking for a Quality Manager to work closely with the site’s existing leadership team. \n \n In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and continuously improving the site's Food Safety, Quality and Compliance standards, working closely with production to ensure customer specifications, GMP and SOP requirements are met, leading audit readiness and regulatory compliance activities, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement across the business. \n \n The ideal candidate will have 3+ years’ experience in Food Safety & Quality Assurance - either in a Quality Management position or as a Supervisor/Coordinator where they’ve held some degree of leadership responsibility. \n \n This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to join a friendly, relaxed and supportive business where they can hold a large amount of responsibility while also being able to enjoy a positive work-life balance. \n \n Day-to-day of the role: \n\n • Ensuring products consistently meet customer specifications and food safety standards.\n, • Supporting production teams to maximise quality, efficiency and operational performance.\n, • Monitoring factory compliance, hygiene standards, traceability systems and legal requirements.\n, • Leading audits, investigations, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.\n, • Managing, developing and training staff to maintain audit readiness and high standards.\n\n \n The ideal person will have: \n\n • Experience within food manufacturing, with strong knowledge of quality, food safety and HACCP systems.\n, • Proven experience leading teams and improving performance in a fast-paced production environment.\n, • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with customers, auditors and cross-functional teams.\n, • A degree in Food Science or a related discipline would be desirable but is not essential.\n\n \n If you are interested in this position, click apply or contact Stuart Goble at Reed. \n \n

Role: Children Paralegal \n A Legal500, Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Children Paralegals for highly sought permanent position. \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 Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. \n Family & Children Department Background: \n Our client’s Family & Children department is ranked and recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. The family team includes practitioners who have achieved the Law Society’s Children Law and Family Law Advanced accreditations providing advocacy in all court proceedings, ensuring their clients receive a consistent and professional service as well as a high degree of continuity. \n In addition, our client’s Family department is experienced in assisting high net worth individuals in divorce matters with specialist divorce solicitors with expertise in domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, prohibitive steps orders, specific issues orders, injunctions, spousal and child maintenance, properties, pensions and freezing injunctions. \n Main Duties and Responsibilities \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs\n, • Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Children / Child Care matters (LAA Funded and Private client work) as well as undertaking your own advocacy\n, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n, • Dealing with correspondence\n, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency\n, • Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence\n, • Attending conferences and court\n, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management\n\n Key Skills Required \n\n • Demonstrate passion and legal experience in a broad range of Children Law\n, • A strong academic background with a Law degree\n, • Clear understanding and application of Children Law\n, • Business acumen and the ability to market the Company\n, • Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people\n, • Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance.\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. \n On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy. \n About Gemini Recruitment and Equal opportunities: \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 If this is sounds of interest, apply now for one of our agents to contact you. \n By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Procurement / Vendor Management Evaluator \n \n Position: Procurement / Vendor Management Evaluator \n \n Type: Freelance Hourly Contract \n \n Compensation: $80–$120/hour \n \n Location: Remote \n \n About the Opportunity \n This opportunity is for experienced Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management, Supply Chain, and Supplier Relationship Management professionals interested in contributing to advanced AI research and evaluation projects. \n The role focuses on reviewing and evaluating AI-generated procurement documents, sourcing analyses, vendor assessments, supplier management materials, presentations, and related business work products. \n You'll apply your expertise in procurement strategy, supplier evaluation, contract management, sourcing operations, and vendor performance management to help improve the capabilities of next-generation AI systems. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Evaluate AI-generated procurement analyses, sourcing recommendations, vendor assessments, supplier evaluations, contracts, presentations, and operational documents for quality and accuracy.\n, • Review outputs against domain-specific evaluation frameworks and procurement best practices.\n, • Assess recommendations based on commercial viability, sourcing strategy, supplier risk, cost optimization, and operational feasibility.\n, • Identify factual, analytical, presentation, and procurement-related errors.\n, • Evaluate vendor selection approaches, supplier performance reviews, procurement strategies, and sourcing decisions.\n, • Provide clear, structured written feedback to improve AI-generated procurement and vendor management content.\n\n Required Qualifications \n\n • 5+ years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Supply Chain Operations, Purchasing, or a related field.\n, • Experience managing supplier relationships, sourcing initiatives, procurement programs, vendor negotiations, or contract administration.\n, • Strong understanding of procurement processes, supplier evaluation methodologies, vendor risk management, and sourcing best practices.\n, • Native or professional fluency in English.\n, • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, particularly PowerPoint, Google Slides, Excel, and document-based workflows.\n\n Preferred Qualifications \n\n • Master's degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Procurement, Finance, or a related field.\n, • Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPSD, CSCP, CPIM, CIPS, PMP, or equivalent credentials.\n, • Experience leading enterprise procurement programs, strategic sourcing initiatives, or vendor governance functions.\n, • Experience evaluating procurement performance, supplier scorecards, or sourcing outcomes.\n, • Familiarity with AI-generated content evaluation and quality assurance workflows.\n\n Compensation \n\n • Competitive compensation of $80–$120/hour.\n, • Weekly payments.\n, • Independent contractor engagement.\n\n Application Process \n\n • Submit Your Application\n, • Complete the Evaluation Process\n, • Participate in Interview & Review Stage\n, • Begin Project Onboarding Upon Selection\n\n

Public-Sector Procurement / RFI Response Evaluator \n \n Position: Public-Sector Procurement / RFI Response Evaluator \n \n Type: Freelance Hourly Contract \n \n Compensation: $80–$120/hour \n \n Location: Remote \n \n About the Opportunity \n This opportunity is for experienced Government Procurement, Public Sector Consulting, Proposal Management, Capture Management, and RFI/RFP Response professionals interested in contributing to advanced AI research and evaluation projects. \n The role focuses on reviewing and evaluating AI-generated procurement documents, proposal responses, RFI submissions, bid materials, presentations, and related public-sector work products. \n You'll apply your expertise in government procurement processes, solicitation analysis, proposal development, compliance reviews, and public-sector contracting to help improve the capabilities of next-generation AI systems. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Evaluate AI-generated RFI responses, procurement documents, proposal materials, bid submissions, presentations, and supporting artifacts for quality and accuracy.\n, • Review outputs against domain-specific evaluation frameworks and procurement best practices.\n, • Assess responses for compliance, responsiveness, clarity, persuasiveness, technical accuracy, and alignment with solicitation requirements.\n, • Identify factual, structural, presentation, and procurement-related errors.\n, • Evaluate procurement strategies, vendor responses, compliance matrices, and proposal narratives.\n, • Provide clear, structured written feedback to improve AI-generated procurement and proposal content.\n\n Required Qualifications \n\n • 5+ years of experience in Public-Sector Procurement, Government Contracting, Proposal Management, Capture Management, Acquisition Support, Procurement Consulting, or a related field.\n, • Experience developing, reviewing, or evaluating RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, government proposals, bids, or procurement documentation.\n, • Strong understanding of public-sector procurement processes, solicitation requirements, and compliance standards.\n, • Native or professional fluency in English.\n, • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, particularly PowerPoint, Google Slides, Excel, and document-based workflows.\n\n Preferred Qualifications \n\n • Master's degree or higher in Business, Public Administration, Government Contracting, Procurement, Law, or a related field.\n, • Experience supporting federal, state, local, defense, education, healthcare, or international public-sector procurement programs.\n, • Professional certifications such as CPPO, CPPB, CPCM, APMP, PMP, NCMA certifications, or equivalent credentials.\n, • Experience evaluating proposal quality, procurement compliance, or competitive bid responses.\n, • Familiarity with AI-generated content evaluation and quality assurance workflows.\n\n Compensation \n\n • Competitive compensation of $80–$120/hour.\n, • Weekly payments.\n, • Independent contractor engagement.\n\n Application Process \n\n • Submit Your Application\n, • Complete the Evaluation Process\n, • Participate in Interview & Review Stage\n, • Begin Project Onboarding Upon Selection\n\n

Compliance Analyst (AML/Conflicts) \n International Law Firm | Manchester Office \n Permanent Opportunity | Competitive Salary + Benefits \n \n Our client, a top international law firm, is actively recruiting for someone to join them on a permanent basis in their Manchester office - working as their new Compliance Analyst, focusing on both AML and Conflicts. \n \n You'll be part of an experienced Legal Risk & Compliance Team, supporting the onboarding of new clients and matters into the firm. This role will give the successful candidate the opportunity to work closely with colleagues in Manchester, London and the US. \n \n As the successful Compliance Analyst, you'll be responsible for (but not limited to) the following: \n \n • Conducting conflict analysis and CDD on clients and matters \n • Maintaining information barriers \n • Assisting with the management of the Business Acceptance inbox \n • Identifying, assessing and escalating high-risk issues, including sanctions and AML risk \n • Liaising with Partners and support staff, in relation to AML and conflicts \n \n Plus much more. \n \n To be considered for this opportunity, you'll need to have/be the following: \n \n • Have a minimum of 12 months within Legal Risk & Compliance (this can either be as an Assistant, Analyst/Officer OR Paralegal - if you're role includes both AML and conflicts) \n • Be able to commute to the London office three days per week \n • Have experience working with Intapp Open \n • Ideally, be educated to degree level \n \n For more information on this opportunity and to review a full job description, get in touch as soon as possible.

To provide legal and administrative support to solicitors handling Court of Protection Health and Welfare matters and ensuring clients receive high-quality, compassionate, and effective legal representation. \n \n A Health and Welfare Court of Protection Paralegal may assist with matters involving: \n\n • Best interests decisions\n, • Deprivation of Liberty (DoLS and Liberty Protection Safeguards-related matters)\n, • Residence and care disputes\n, • Contact with family members\n, • Medical treatment decisions\n, • Serious medical treatment applications\n, • Safeguarding concerns\n, • Mental capacity assessments\n, • Challenges to local authority or NHS decisions.\n\n \n This is a rewarding area of law that combines legal analysis with direct client interaction, advocacy, and multidisciplinary working to protect the rights and welfare of vulnerable individuals. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Assisting solicitors with a caseload of Health and Welfare Court of Protection matters.\n, • Drafting court applications, witness statements, legal correspondence, attendance notes, and court bundles.\n, • Liaising with clients, family members, advocates, social workers, healthcare professionals, local authorities, and other agencies.\n, • Attending client meetings in hospitals, care homes, supported living settings, or clients' homes.\n, • Assisting with preparing cases for hearings and conferences with counsel.\n, • Managing files, maintain accurate records, and comply with regulatory and file management procedures.\n, • Monitoring court deadlines and ensure timely filing of documents.\n, • Handling new enquiries and assist with client onboarding.\n, • Supporting applications for legal aid where appropriate.\n, • Assisting with business development activities, networking, and maintaining professional relationships.\n, • Conducting legal research on relevant legislation and case law, including; The Mental Capacity Act 2005, The Mental Health Act 1983, The Care Act 2014 and Human rights and safeguarding law.\n\n \n Key Requirements: \n\n • Law degree, Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), or equivalent legal qualification.\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.\n, • Strong organisational and time management abilities.\n, • High attention to detail.\n, • Ability to work empathetically with vulnerable clients.\n, • Professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.\n, • Competent in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.\n, • Experience in Court of Protection, Mental Health, Community Care, Public Law, or Family Law\n, • Knowledge of legal aid procedures.\n, • Experience attending court or client meetings.\n\n \n Why Join Simpson Millar? \n At Simpson Millar, you'll be part of a people-focused firm that is committed to delivering exceptional client care while supporting the development and wellbeing of its colleagues. We offer all level 2 employees: \n \n\n • 26 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays and the option to purchase additional days\n, • We pride ourselves on offering flexibility and a healthy work-life balance, our hybrid working policy requires employees to attend the office just twice per month, however most teams get together once per week and you're more than welcome to attend as much as you like, we encourage you to find the balance that works best for you.\n, • Opportunities for professional development, career progression and more...\n\n \n Equality, Diversity & Inclusion \n Simpson Millar is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and given equal opportunity to succeed. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues can be themselves, thrive, and reach their full potential. We believe that diversity of thought, experience, and perspective makes us stronger and helps us better serve our clients, colleagues, and communities \n \n Please note that we recruit on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to assess applications and make an appointment before the advertised closing date, therefore early applications are encouraged.

Real Estate / Hospitality / Events Evaluator \n \n Position: Real Estate / Hospitality / Events Evaluator \n \n Type: Freelance Hourly Contract \n \n Compensation: $80–$120/hour \n \n Location: Remote \n \n About the Opportunity \n This opportunity is for experienced Real Estate, Hospitality, Tourism, Event Management, Property Management, and Venue Operations professionals interested in contributing to advanced AI research and evaluation projects. \n The role focuses on reviewing and evaluating AI-generated work products, including operational plans, property analyses, event strategies, hospitality reports, presentations, and business documents. \n You'll apply your expertise in real estate operations, hospitality management, event planning, customer experience, property performance, and business operations to help improve the capabilities of next-generation AI systems. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Evaluate AI-generated property analyses, hospitality operations documents, event plans, business reports, presentations, and strategic recommendations for quality and accuracy.\n, • Review outputs against domain-specific evaluation frameworks and industry best practices.\n, • Assess recommendations based on operational feasibility, customer experience considerations, financial performance, and business impact.\n, • Identify factual, analytical, operational, and presentation-related errors.\n, • Evaluate decisions involving property management, guest services, venue operations, event execution, occupancy planning, and stakeholder coordination.\n, • Provide clear, structured written feedback to improve AI-generated industry-specific content.\n\n Required Qualifications \n\n • 5+ years of experience in Real Estate, Property Management, Hospitality Management, Hotel Operations, Tourism, Event Planning, Venue Management, or a related field.\n, • Experience managing operations, client relationships, business performance, projects, properties, events, or customer-facing services.\n, • Strong understanding of industry workflows, operational planning, budgeting, stakeholder management, and service delivery.\n, • Native or professional fluency in English.\n, • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, particularly PowerPoint, Google Slides, Excel, and document-based workflows.\n\n Preferred Qualifications \n\n • Master's degree or higher in Business, Hospitality Management, Real Estate, Event Management, Tourism, or a related discipline.\n, • Professional certifications such as CMP, CMM, CPM, CCIM, RPA, CHA, or equivalent credentials.\n, • Experience leading large-scale events, hospitality operations, real estate portfolios, venue management, or commercial property initiatives.\n, • Experience reviewing business cases, operational plans, financial analyses, or strategic recommendations.\n, • Familiarity with AI-generated content evaluation and quality assurance workflows.\n\n Compensation \n\n • Competitive compensation of $80–$120/hour.\n, • Weekly payments.\n, • Independent contractor engagement.\n\n Application Process \n\n • Submit Your Application\n, • Complete the Evaluation Process\n, • Participate in Interview & Review Stage\n, • Begin Project Onboarding Upon Selection\n\n

Your new company \n Our client is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy with a long-established reputation for delivering innovative engineering, environmental and infrastructure solutions across the UK and internationally. Working across sectors including transport, water, energy, development and the built environment, they provide integrated services that help shape sustainable and resilient infrastructure. \n With a collaborative, people-focused culture, the business brings together environmental, planning, engineering and technical specialists to deliver complex projects from concept through to completion. The organisation is committed to professional development, flexible working and supporting employees in achieving their long-term career ambitions, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced EIA professional looking to take the next step in their career. \n Your new role \n As a Principal or Associate Environmental Consultant, you will take a leading role in the delivery and management of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) projects across a diverse portfolio, including highways improvement schemes, water infrastructure projects, anaerobic digestion facilities and wider development projects.You'll work on a hybrid basis from their Birmingham office, with WFH options. \n Responsibilities will include: \n\n • Leading and coordinating EIA projects from inception through to delivery.\n, • Acting as EIA Project Manager and/or EIA Coordinator on multidisciplinary projects.\n, • Providing technical environmental advice and quality assurance.\n, • Preparing and reviewing Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) and environmental documentation.\n, • Managing project programmes, budgets and resource requirements.\n, • Supporting bid preparation, tender submissions and work-winning activities.\n, • Building and maintaining relationships with clients, regulators and key stakeholders.\n, • Working closely with internal technical specialists and partner organisations to deliver integrated project solutions.\n, • Supporting the development and mentoring of junior team members.\n, • Contributing to strategic business development and increasing client engagement opportunities.\n\n \n What you'll need to succeed \n\n • Degree-qualified in an environmental, planning or related discipline.\n, • Significant EIA consultancy experience, ideally gained within the infrastructure, transport, water, energy or development sectors.\n, • Experience managing and coordinating complex environmental projects.\n, • Strong understanding of UK EIA legislation and environmental assessment processes.\n, • Proven client-facing and stakeholder management experience.\n, • Experience preparing bids, tenders and proposals.\n, • Excellent report writing, communication and project management skills.\n, • Chartered status, or actively working towards chartership, would be advantageous.\n\n \n What you'll get in return \n\n • Competitive salary of £50,000 to £70,000 depending on experience and level.\n, • discretionary bonus opportunities\n, • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements\n, • Private medical insurance\n, • Dental insurance\n, • Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support initiatives\n, • Company pension scheme with 5% employer contribution\n, • Life assurance (4x salary)\n, • Income protection cover\n, • Enhanced family-friendly policies\n, • Professional membership fees paid (up to two relevant subscriptions)\n, • Chartership bonus upon achieving professional status\n, • Cycle to Work scheme and electric vehicle benefit\n, • Season ticket loans\n, • Gym and lifestyle discounts\n, • Volunteering leave and charity giving scheme\n, • Ongoing learning and development support through a structured L&D platform\n, • Employee referral bonus scheme\n, • Regular social and networking events\n, • Long service recognition awards\n, • Company sick pay scheme\n\n \n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n 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. \n 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

\n Full-time Permanent Band 10 \n Posted 18 Aug 2026 Description\n Department:Finance \n Location:Manchester – UK Management College, with responsibilities across UKMC and the widerUnibridgeGroup \n Reporting to:Group Chief Executive Officer \n Remit:UKMC, with Group-wide responsibilities and support across the widerUnibridgeGroup. \n Works with:Group shareholders and Board; UKMC Board and senior leadership; leadership teams acrossUnibridgeGroup organisations; Finance and Audit & Risk Committees; external auditors; banks; HMRC; insurers; professional advisers; regulators; awarding bodies; funding partners; and other relevant stakeholders. \n Employment Type:Full-time, Permanent ABOUT UKMC AND UNIBRIDGE GROUP\n UK Management College (UKMC) is a growing higher education provider in the United Kingdom, focused on widening participation andprovidingaccessible higher education opportunities to students from diverse and under-represented backgrounds. \n UKMC delivers partner-validated and franchised degree programmes across multiple campuses in Greater Manchester, the East Midlands and the North-East. \n UKMC forms part of the widerUnibridgeGroup, which includes a growing portfolio of education institutions and businesses. Each institutionoperateswithin its respective governance and regulatory framework, with the wider Group providing strategic direction and support. \n The Chief Financial Officer will be based within UK Management College's Manchester offices and will provide senior financial leadership to UKMC while also supporting the widerUnibridgeGroup and its institutions. ROLE PURPOSE\n The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be the senior finance executive responsible for providing strategic financial leadership,oversightand stewardship across UKMC, while also supporting the widerUnibridgeGroup and its colleges and institutions. \n The post holder will lead UKMC's finance function and provide Group-wide financialexpertiseand support in relation to financial strategy, sustainability, governance, financial modelling, reporting, \n cash and capital management, financial controls, incomediversificationand strategic growth. \n Beyond financial stewardship, the CFO will play a key strategic role in developing sustainable financial models,buildingandmaintainingsophisticated financial forecasts, designing and stress-testing scenarios for growth, diversification and resilience, and supporting the development of new and diversified sources of income. \n The CFO will also provide financial leadership and support for the expansion of academic partnerships and portfolios, providing financial due diligence, businesscasesand investment appraisal to support strategic decision-making. \n The CFO will report to the Group Chief Executive Officer and work closely with UKMC andUnibridgeGroup senior leadership,Boardsand relevant committees. KEY RESPONSIBILITIESA. Financial Strategy and Leadership\n \n • Lead UKMC's financial strategy and provide strategic financial leadership and support across the widerUnibridgeGroup.\n, • Ensure financial strategies support the strategic plans of UKMC and relevant Group institutions and promote long-term financial sustainability.\n, • Act as the principal financial adviser to the Group Chief Executive Officer,providingclear advice on financial performance, forecasts, risks,opportunitiesand strategic options.\n, • Work closely with shareholders,Boardsand senior leadership teams on significant financial and investment decisions.\n, • Develop andmaintainappropriate financialpolicies, delegation limits, approvalthresholdsand financial governance arrangements.\n, • Lead annual financial planning and budget cycles, ensuring budgets are realistic, capacity-led and aligned with organisational plans.\n, • Advise on theappropriate balancebetween investment, reserves,growthand financial sustainability.\n, • Ensure financial decisions support educational quality, studentoutcomesand the long-term sustainability of UKMC and the wider Group.\n B. Financial Modelling and Sustainable Financial Models\n \n, • Build,ownand continuouslymaintainintegrated financial models for UKMC and supportconsolidatedand institutional financial modelling across the widerUnibridgeGroup.\n, • Link student-number forecasts, fee income, staffing, estates, capital plans, cashflowand reserves within financial models.\n, • Develop rolling short,mediumand long-term financial forecasts.\n, • Design and undertake scenario and sensitivity analysis covering recruitment performance, partner concentration, changes in fees or policy, cost inflation, new partnerships, newcampusesand new income streams.\n, • Develop sustainability metrics including surplus margins, reserves,liquidityand partner-concentration thresholds.\n, • Ensure financial models are reconciled with business plans, regulatory submissions,forecastsand statutory accounts.\n, • Translate complex financial information into clear, decision-ready analysis for senior leaders and Boards.\n, • Maintain financial modelling approaches that reflectappropriate UKsector practice and regulatory expectations.\n C. Income Diversification and New Sources of Income\n \n, • Lead and support the identification,appraisaland development of new and diversified income sources for UKMC and the widerUnibridgeGroup.\n, • Identifyopportunities to reduce dependency on individual partners,programmesor income streams.\n, • Develop capability around grant and external funding opportunities.\n, • Support the identification and pursuit ofappropriate research, knowledge-exchange, government, local_authorityand other funding opportunities.\n, • Appraise opportunities including contract and commercial training, professional development,consultancyand appropriate commercialuse of organisational assets.\n, • Ensure new income initiatives are supported by robust business cases,appropriate costing, sensitivityanalysisand risk assessment.\n, • Establish andmonitorappropriate income-diversificationmeasures.\n D. Partnerships and Portfolio Expansion\n \n, • Provide senior financial leadership and support for the expansion of academic and strategic partnerships.\n, • Undertake financial due diligence on prospective partners, universities, awarding bodies and other significant commercial relationships.\n, • Model the income, costs and financial risks associated with proposed partnerships.\n, • Provide financial appraisal for new programmes, subject areas,campusesand modes of delivery.\n, • Ensure expansion proposals are appropriately costed and financially sustainable.\n, • Support fee negotiations and financial contract terms with partner organisations.\n, • Monitor thefinancial impactof partner dependency and significant contractual commitments.\n, • Support the financial evaluation of potential acquisitions,mergersor new institutional opportunities.\n, • Lead or support financial due diligence and integration planning whereappropriate.\n E. Financial Planning, Reporting and Accounts\n \n, • Lead management reporting for UKMC and supportappropriate financialreporting across the widerUnibridgeGroup.\n, • Ensuretimelyandaccuratemonthly management accounts, variance analysis,forecastsand financial commentary.\n, • Oversee statutory financial reporting and annual financial statementsin accordance withapplicable accounting standards and legislation.\n, • Lead relationships with external auditors and ensure audits are appropriately prepared and managed.\n, • Ensureappropriate taxcompliance, including corporation tax, VAT,PAYEand other relevant obligations.\n, • Oversee key financial processes including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control and relevant student-fee processes.\n, • Ensure financial reporting provides senior leaders and Boards with an accurateunderstanding of organisational financial performance.\n F. Treasury, Cash and Capital\n \n, • Lead treasury and cash-flow management for UKMC and provideappropriate strategicsupport across the widerUnibridgeGroup.\n, • Maintain robust cash-flow forecasting and liquidity management.\n, • Develop andmaintainappropriate bankingrelationships.\n, • Ensureappropriate reservesand liquidity targets areestablishedand monitored.\n, • Provide early warning where financial forecastsindicatepotential risks.\n, • Lead or support capital planning and investment appraisal for estates, infrastructure,ITand other significant investment.\n, • Advisesenior leadership onappropriate fundingstrategies for organisational growth.\n, • Ensureappropriate insurancearrangements aremaintainedand reviewed.\n G. Regulatory Financial Compliance\n \n, • Lead the financial aspects of UKMC's regulatory obligations and support relevant financial compliance requirements across the wider Group.\n, • Ensure financial returns, audited financial statements, forecasts and other required financial submissions areaccurateand completed within required timescales.\n, • Maintainappropriate internalcontrols over financial and related data used for regulatory and external reporting.\n, • Ensure compliance with relevant Companies House and other statutory filing requirements.\n, • Monitor regulatory and policy developments affecting education finance in the UK.\n, • Support regulatory submissions and engagements with reconciled andevidence-based financial information.\n, • Ensure consistency between financial information presented across business plans, regulatory submissions,forecastsand statutory accounts.\n H. Risk, Internal Control and Audit\n \n, • Maintain an effective framework of financial internal controls.\n, • Ensureappropriate segregationof duties, authorisation limits, reconciliations, procurementcontrolsand fraud-prevention arrangements.\n, • Maintain oversight of significant financial risks and ensure material risks are appropriately escalated.\n, • Support Audit & Risk Committees and other governance bodies withaccurateand transparent financial information.\n, • Ensure anti-fraud, anti-bribery and anti-money-laundering arrangements are appropriatelymaintained.\n, • Ensure financial audit actions aremonitoredand progressed to completion.\n, • Support financial continuity and resilience planning.\n I. Financial Systems, Data and Transformation\n \n, • Provide strategic leadership for finance systems and financial technology.\n, • Support the development of modern, integrated systems for accounting, planning,payrolland procurement.\n, • Improve integration between finance systems and other organisational systems.\n, • Drive digitalisation,automationand continuous improvement of financial processes.\n, • Improve management information and self-service financial reporting for budget holders and senior leaders.\n, • Ensure financial data is appropriately governed, secure and GDPR-compliant.\n, • Identifyopportunities to improve efficiency,accuracyand financial control through technology.\n J. Leadership and People\n \n, • Build,leadand develop a high-performing UKMC Finance function.\n, • Provideappropriate leadership, professionalsupportand strategic direction to finance colleagues across the widerUnibridgeGroup.\n, • Establish clearobjectives, performanceexpectationsand development plans.\n, • Support succession planning and professional development within Finance.\n, • Develop financial literacy and budget-holder capability across the organisation.\n, • Promote a collaborative and service-oriented Finance function that supports effective organisational decision-making.\n, • Promote consistency and best practice across Finance functions.\n, • Undertake anyadditionalduties assigned by the Group Chief Executive Officercommensuratewith the seniority and scope of the role.\n PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND EXPERIENCE\n The successful candidate will be expected to be a fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA or equivalent) with substantial post-qualification experience at senior finance leadership level. \n The successful candidate shoulddemonstrate: \n \n • Significant senior-level financial leadership experience.\n, • Strong experience of financial strategy,planningand modelling.\n, • Experience of managing complex budgets and financial reporting.\n, • Strong knowledge of financial governance, internal controls,auditand risk.\n, • Experience developing sophisticated financial forecasts and scenario models.\n, • Experience of supporting organisational growth and strategic investment decisions.\n, • Strong commercial and financial judgement.\n, • Experience leading and developing Finance teams.\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.\n, • Ability to present complex financial information clearly to senior executives and Boards.\n, • Experience within higher education, education or another regulated sector would be highly desirable.\n, • Experience within a multi-site or multi-entity organisation would beadvantageous.\n VALUES AND CONDUCT\n The Chief Financial Officer will be expected todemonstratethe highest standards of professional and ethical conduct. \n The post holder will: \n \n • Act with integrity, prudence,accuracyand transparency.\n, • Provide clear and candid financial advice, including where financial risks or challenges need to be addressed.\n, • Protect the long-term financial sustainability of UKMC and support the sustainability of the widerUnibridgeGroup.\n, • Ensure financialobjectivesdo not take precedence over educational quality or student welfare.\n, • Promote equality,diversityand inclusion.\n, • Maintainappropriate confidentiality.\n, • Exercise sound professional judgement.\n, • Work collaboratively across UKMC and the widerUnibridgeGroup.\n, • Comply withapplicable governance, regulatory and professional requirements.\n, • Maintainappropriate professionaldevelopment and standing with their professional body.\n ADDITIONAL INFORMATION\n The Chief Financial Officer will be based at \n and willbe requiredto work collaboratively across UKMC and the widerUnibridgeGroup. \n The role may require travel between UKMC campuses,UnibridgeGroup locations and other locations asrequired. \n The duties and r