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Audit Manager - Top 10 Accountancy Firm - Manchester City Centre Your new company A highly respected Top 10 accountancy practice with a major presence in Manchester is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join its expanding audit division. The firm is recognised for its technical excellence, impressive client portfolio, and strong commitment to developing its people. With continued growth across the region, this is an outstanding opportunity to take on a leadership role within forward-thinking and well-structured practice. Your new role As an Audit Manager, you will play a key leadership role in delivering high-quality audit services to a diverse and often complex client base, including large corporates, international groups, and fast-growing entrepreneurial businesses. Your responsibilities will include: • Managing a portfolio of audit clients and overseeing all stages of the audit process, • Leading, coaching, and developing audit teams to ensure high-quality delivery, • Reviewing audit files and ensuring compliance with regulatory and professional standards, • Acting as a key point of contact for clients, building strong and trusted relationships, • Working closely with senior leadership on technical matters, resource planning, and business development, • ACA/ACCA qualified with significant audit experience in a UK practice, • Proven experience managing audit assignments and leading teams, • Strong technical knowledge and confidence handling complex client work, • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build long-term client relationships What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # 4755926

QS / Senior QS Job for a Lancashire-based General Contractor who work on sites in Lancashire & Manchester Your new companyYou will be joining a long-established regional building contractor with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality projects across industrial, commercial, education and public-sector markets. The business is known for its strong client relationships, low staff turnover, and its commitment to developing and progressing its commercial teams.They offer the stability of a well-resourced main contractor with the feel of a supportive, close-knit environment where your contribution genuinely makes an impact. Your new roleAs Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for a significant new build industrial development in Manchester. This is a large, high value steel frame scheme forming part of a wider pipeline of major projects across the North West. Your role will include: • Full commercial management of the project from start to final account procurement of subcontract packages and management of supply chain performance., • Cost reporting, valuations, change control and forecasting, • Working closely with the Project Manager to ensure contract and programme compliance, • Supporting the wider commercial team on future tenders and regional growth plans, • Experience as a QS or Senior QS within a main contracting environment, • Strong knowledge of JCT contracts, • Ability to manage procurement, cost control and commercial reporting independently, • Strong communication and client-facing skillsWhat you’ll get in return, • Salary up to £60,000 (DOE), • Car/allowance, pension and industry-leading benefits package, • Long-term local projects across the North West 4771048

Freelance Site Manager Job I Manchester I New Build Commercial & Refurb Works Your new company Your new companyYou’ll be joining a long established and highly reputable North West regional contractor delivering projects up to £20m across Manchester and Lancashire. They operate across building and civil engineering, joinery manufacturing, electrical installation and maintenance, supported by strong in house trades and a stable regional footprint.Their project portfolio includes:Education projects such as university facilities and new teaching blocks in colleges across the regionHealthcare refurbishments, ward upgrades and specialist clinical environmentsCommercial & public sector schemes including offices, civic buildings and general public estate worksRegeneration & planned maintenance delivered via framework arrangements and long term programmesSpecialist joinery and interior fit out, all produced through their dedicated in house joinery divisionWith a strong and secure pipeline for 2026, the business is now seeking additional freelance Site Managers to support ongoing delivery. Your new role You will take on one of 2-3 long term freelance Site Manager positions available across Manchester and Lancashire. Projects span:Live refurbishments in occupied buildingsNew build extensions and standalone blocksInternal strip out and fit out packagesExternal works and enabling programmesDay to day, you will:Manage site operations and subcontractorsLead all on site health & safety, inductions and RAMSMonitor programme progress and address issues proactivelyEnsure quality standards across all phases of workLiaise with clients, consultants and the wider project teamMaintain accurate documentation and site reportingThese roles offer continuity, with strong potential for follow on work due to the contractor’s secured regional workload. What you'll need to succeed To be considered, you must hold:Black CSCS (Manager Level)SMSTSFirst Aid at WorkAlongside this, you should have:Proven experience managing refurbishment and/or new build projectsComfortable working in live/operational environments (education or healthcare beneficial)Strong leadership, organisational and communication skillsAbility to manage multiple trades and maintain high standards across safety, quality and programme What you'll get in return Long term freelance contracts with a respected regional contractorCompetitive day rates (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)Well structured, professionally run sites with strong supportContinued pipeline of work across Manchester & Lancashire What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4779484

Senior Finance Manager - Bolton - £70,000 + bonus Hybrid role 3days in the office Your new company This dynamic retail PLC is in an exciting scale-up phase, having recently secured strategic investment from a well-established player in the retail sector. With a diverse service portfolio and strong growth ambitions, the business is now poised to accelerate its expansion. Backed by enhanced operational capabilities from its strong ownership model, the company is focused on driving efficiency, profitability, and long-term success. Your new role Support the bring financial excellence to life with a role that sits at the heart of the business. This is an exciting opportunity to drive strong balance sheet governance through robust reconciliations and controls, while overseeing critical areas such as VAT, payroll, bonus provisions and statutory compliance. You’ll deliver advanced financial analysis and insightful reporting, bringing budgets, trends and variances to life to support smarter decision making. As a hands-on leader, you’ll inspire and develop a high-performing team of four, while also supporting the Audit Lead and acting as the key point of contact for external auditors making a visible, valued impact across the organisation. What you'll need to succeed You will be a commercially minded accountant with strong technical foundations, ideally qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA, . You will bring proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, supported by excellent Excel skills. Your ability to influence and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders and non finance teams will be essential. You will also demonstrate a proactive, solutions focused mindset and a genuine passion for adding value in a fast paced environment. What you'll get in return Flexible working options are available, with a hybrid arrangement requiring three days per week in the office. The role offers a salary of £70,000, along with private health care, a bonus scheme, and a private pension. There are also learning and development opportunities, as well as clear pathways for progression.What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4792410

Freelance Site Manager I Manchester I Start ASAP I NHS Refurb Your new company You’ll be working with a reputable regional general building contractor with a strong portfolio of refurbishment projects across the healthcare and public-sector space. The business has an excellent track record delivering projects in live environments and continues to secure repeat work with NHS-linked clients and private healthcare providers throughout the North West. Your new role As a Freelance Site Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of a Doctors’ Practice refurbishment project. The role will involve managing subcontractors, coordinating works around an operational healthcare facility, and ensuring the project is delivered safely, on programme, and to a high-quality finish. You will be key in maintaining communication with the client and managing works sensitively around staff and patients. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will have proven experience overseeing refurbishment projects, ideally within healthcare or occupied buildings. You will hold SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications as a minimum and have strong health and safety knowledge. Experience working in live environments is essential, along with strong organisational and communication skills. What you'll get in return In return, you will receive a competitive freelance day rate, paid via PAYE. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a well-regarded regional contractor and the potential for ongoing freelance opportunities on future healthcare and public-sector projects What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4787698

Audit Director (RI)Lancashire | Growing Independent Firm | Competitive Package Your new company A well-established and growing independent accountancy firm based in Lancashire is seeking an experienced Audit Director (Responsible Individual) to support the continued development of its audit practice. The firm has a strong regional reputation, a loyal client base across SMEs, owner-managed businesses and groups, and a clear strategy for sustainable growth while maintaining high audit quality. Your new role As Audit Director and Responsible Individual, you will take overall responsibility for the firm’s audit function, playing a key role in client delivery, leadership and strategic growth. You will work closely with the Partner group while retaining autonomy over the audit department. Key responsibilities will include: • Acting as Responsible Individual (RI) for statutory audits under UK regulation, • Leading, managing and developing a growing audit team, • Overseeing audit quality, methodology and compliance with ISAs and regulatory standards, • Managing a varied portfolio of audit clients, primarily SMEs and owner-managed businesses, • Supporting business development and identifying opportunities to grow the audit portfolio, • Maintaining strong client relationships and acting as a trusted adviser, • Contributing to the firm’s wider strategic and operational objectivesWhat you'll need to succeed, • ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent), • Audit Responsible Individual (RI) status is essential., • Strong background in UK practice audit, ideally within the SME / mid-market space, • Proven experience at Senior Manager, Director or Partner level, • Strong leadership, people management and client-facing skills, • Commercial mindset with a collaborative, hands-on approachWhat you'll get in return, • Competitive salary and performance-related bonus, • A genuine opportunity to shape and lead the audit function, • Clear progression potential, including future partnership for the right individual, • Flexible working arrangements and supportive working culture

Senior Audit Manager job, National Independent firm Your new firm A growing and reputable independent Accountancy firm with a national presence are seeking to recruit a Senior Audit Manager to join their team in Stockport. This firm provides a range of general practice services as well as further business services including corporate finance, tax advisory, payroll, trusts and digital transformation. They work with a range of clients across the North West including owner managed businesses to international enterprises. Clients sit within a range of industries which include entrepreneurial, manufacturing, lifestyle, technology and media. This firm is going through an exciting period of growth and have recently moved to a new and modern office. Your new role As Senior Manager, you will be responsible for delivering an excellent audit service to clients. You will oversee audit engagements from planning to completion, identifying risks and taking ownership of audit files. You will lead an experienced and profession audit team, providing training and support where appropriate. You will be required to create and management client relationships, ensuring the values of the firm are upheld in these relationships. What you'll need to succeed The ideal candidate for this role will have previous audit experience in a practice environment to at least manager level. You will need experience managing and coordinating engagements for a range of clients and also managing a team of staff. You will be ACA or ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience (QBE). You will need strong IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Excel. You will also need to be a strong ambition leader, who is keen to progress your career. What you'll get in return In return, you will be offered a competitive salary, dependent on experience. You will be working in a new and modern office located in Stockport. You will also have access to a firm wide benefits package including holidays and pension contributions. You will be working in a tight network of experienced colleagues and will be supported to progress and develop your career as far as you wish too. Being independent, the opportunities to progress with this firm are excellent. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4689883

Rent/Service Charge process improvement within Housing | Immediate | Hybrid | £20.50phr + Holiday About the roleWe are seeking an experienced Rent Setting & Systems Improvement Manager to lead and deliver improvements to our rent and service charge setting processes within a housing management environment. This role will play a key part in streamlining existing processes, managing staff, and supporting the implementation and integration of a new housing management system.You will work closely with Finance, Housing, and IT teams to ensure accurate rent and service charge calculations, robust governance, and efficient end-to-end processes that support both customers and staff.Key responsibilities • Lead and manage the rent and service charge setting process across the organisation, ensuring compliance with legislation and regulatory requirements., • Manage, support, and develop a small team responsible for rent and service charges., • Review, redesign, and streamline rent-setting processes, identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency., • Play a key role in the implementation and integration of a new housing management system, ensuring rent and service charge functionality meets business needs., • Translate business requirements into clear system and process specifications, • Work collaboratively with stakeholders to embed improved ways of working, • Ensure data accuracy, reconciliation, and strong audit trails, • Support change management and staff training during system and process changesAbout youYou will have:, • Proven experience in rent setting and/or service charges within a housing environment (social housing, housing association, or local authority), • Experience of process improvement or service redesign, with the ability to simplify complex processes, • Hands-on involvement in a housing management system implementation or major system change (e.g. Northgate, Capita, Aareon, Civica or similar), • Strong staff management experience, including coaching and performance management, • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, • Confidence working in a hybrid role, balancing home working with on-site collaborationWhy join?, • Opportunity to shape and improve a critical housing service, • Play a key role in a major system and process transformation, • Flexible hybrid working (home-based with 1-2 days per week on site in Manchester), • Supportive, values-driven organisation with a focus on continuous improvement 4786399

HAYS - Permanent position for a leading global firm -Payroll control manager - hybrid Your new company You’ll be joining a growing professional services organisation with a strong national payroll function. The business is committed to delivering high-quality payroll services, strengthening internal controls, and continuously improving its ways of working. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where developing best practice and enhancing compliance are central priorities. Your new role You’ll play a key role in supporting and developing payroll controls, compliance, and risk management across the national payroll service line. You’ll review and strengthen existing processes, contribute to strategic decisions, and work closely with colleagues at all levels.Your responsibilities will include: • Ensuring robust controls and compliance are built into payroll service delivery., • Continuously reviewing and improving payroll processes and assessing proposed operational changes., • Managing the risk register, monitoring service delivery risks, and overseeing incident reporting., • Reviewing compliance and non-compliance trends and recommending improvements., • Leading legislative and procedural updates and ensuring teams meet requirements., • Managing a team within the payroll controls and compliance function., • Identifying weaknesses in current processes and proposing solutions that add value., • Strong experience as a payroll professional., • Proven ability to design and implement effective control frameworks., • A solid understanding of compliance risks and best-practice approaches., • Experience investigating payroll incidents, making recommendations, and overseeing remediation., • Confident communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues both remotely and in person. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4785692

Charity - Temp Finance Manager - £250-300 PDay - 3M+ Hybrid - Manchester Your new company One of the UK’s leading publicly funded cultural organisations. Your new role As Interim Finance Manager / Year-End Accountant, you will report to the Financial Controller and work closely with the finance team to stabilise the day-to-day finance operations. This is a hands-on, process-driven role suited to a seasoned contractor who can step in quickly and add immediate value.You will oversee transactional finance, manage daily cashflow activity, ensure journals are accurate, and support with year-end. You will act as a steady hand during a period of transition. Please note this role is full time and offers hybrid working, with 3 days in the office required in central Manchester. This is initially a 3-month contract, with the potential to be extended dependent on performance and business needs. What you'll need to succeed • Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or strong QBE, • A proven track record as a seasoned interim contractor and extensive experience of supporting with year-end, reconciliations, streamlining processes and tightening controls., • Strong transactional oversight and self-improvements capability., • Payroll and Pensions experience would be desirable., • Comfortable working at pace and resolving operational challenges, • Ability to effectively communicate with finance and non-finance colleagues, and confident to push back when challenged., • Foreign exchange dealings would be useful in this role as you will be liaising with colleagues from across the world., • Immediate or short-notice availabilityWhat you'll get in return, • Competitive day rate £250-300 per day (Inside IR35), • Flexible hybrid working - 3 days onsite required, • A role where you can make a tangible impact quickly

Prestigious opportunity with a fast growing, award winning professional services firm with a national client base. With strong year on year growth and a reputation for delivering exceptional client outcomes, we are investing heavily in data, systems, and operational excellence to support our continued expansion.Due to ongoing growth, we are seeking an experienced and driven IT Operations Manager to play a key role in shaping and enhancing our operational infrastructure. This is a senior, strategic role sitting at the intersection of data, technology, and business operations, responsible for ensuring the organisation runs efficiently through high quality management information, robust systems, and effective cross functional collaboration. As our IT Operations Manager you will: - • Own and enhance the firm's operational data infrastructure, ensuring accuracy, consistency and accessibility., • Lead the development and governance of management information (MI) and reporting for senior leadership, • Manage and develop a data analytics function, including dashboards and reporting tools (eg Power BI, SQL), • Partner with stakeholders across the business to improve reporting, processes, and performance insights, • Oversee operational support functions and team members across the wider business, • Ensure processes align with regulatory and compliance requirements (eg GDPR), • Collaborate with technology, development, and project teams on systems and transformation initiatives, • Support business growth by monitoring and improving new business performance and tracking, • Lead or contribute to key projects including system migrations and process standardisation., • Proven experience in a senior operation or business operations role, ideally within professional services, • Strong expertise in data, reporting, and Business Intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.), • Advanced working knowledge of SQL and relational databases, • Experience with CRM or case management systems and data flows, • Track record of delivering cross functional projects involving multiple stakeholders, • Experience managing teams within a broader operational environment, • Strong commercial awareness and ability to link operations to financial outcomes, • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across all levels, • Comfortable working in a fast paced, evolving environment, • Exposure to AI, automation, or data led innovation is highly desirable. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. 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 on our website.

Financial Accounting Manager required for a global Manufacturing PLC Your new company Your new company is a leading UK-based manufacturing PLC, delivering high-quality, innovative solutions. With a strong focus on precision, efficiency, and sustainability, they combine cutting edge technology with decades of expertise to support clients globally. Your new role The successful candidate will lead on staff management and development to cultivate Financial Accounts Team excellence, with an ongoing focus on continuous improvement, including elements of finance transformation. They will be responsible for the management of quarterly VAT and Plastic Tax preparation and submission, whilst identifying and implementing required process improvements. The role will also involve leading key elements of the Head Office budgeting and forecasting process, alongside monthly KPI reporting. Key responsibilities include reviewing current processes and operations to identify risks, while supporting internal and external audit compliance. What you'll need to succeed To succeed in this role, you will need strong leadership and people management skills to develop and motivate the Financial Accounts Team, alongside solid technical accounting expertise across financial reporting, VAT, tax compliance, and management accounting. You should bring strong commercial awareness and analytical capability to interpret financial data and provide meaningful insights, as well as proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and KPI reporting. Excellent stakeholder management skills are essential, with the confidence to engage and influence senior leaders, non-finance colleagues, and external partners. What you'll get in return In return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, along with the opportunity to play a key role in a high performing finance function. This role offers strong exposure to senior stakeholders and the chance to influence strategic decision making, while being part of a business that is committed to continuous improvement and transformation. You will benefit from a supportive and collaborative environment that encourages professional development and career progression, alongside the opportunity to broaden your skill set across technical, commercial, and leadership areas. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. # 4794718

UK FP&A Manager required for a multisite manufacturing SME based in Hyde Your new company Your new company is a well-established UK multisite manufacturing SME based in Hyde. They're part of one of the world’s leading manufacturers of valves, hydrants, fittings, and related pipeline. Your new role You will take ownership of analysing key manufacturing KPIs, including cost per unit, yield, scrap and throughput, developing a true understanding of operational drivers and how they influence financial outcomes. Collaboration sits at the heart of the role: you will work closely with production teams, supply chain, wider operations and senior leadership, acting as a trusted partner who challenges constructively and brings new perspectives. Given the complexity of the organisation, you will also navigate group, local and in house reporting systems, ensuring alignment and accuracy across all financial processes. What you'll need to succeed To succeed in this role you will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified. A strong technical foundation is essential, not just for credibility with senior leaders, but for navigating the complexity of budgeting, forecasting and manufacturing based financial analysis with confidence and accuracy. Beyond qualifications, success in this environment requires a genuinely commercial mindset someone who understands not just “what the numbers say,” but what they mean for operations, profitability, decision making and long term performance. You will have the modelling and analytical capability to build forward looking scenarios, interrogate assumptions and translate operational drivers into financial impact. What you'll get in return You will be joining a stable and committed team with tenures ranging from four to eighteen years. The culture is built on autonomy, trust and professional maturity, offering a positive working environment where people are relied upon to deliver without micromanagement. While the team is dedicated and reliable, the environment can be somewhat insular, and part of your impact will come from constructively expanding their view. The business is undergoing modernisation and process improvement, but importantly, this is a period of positive change, not one driven by redundancies or instability. You will also receive a salary up to £70,000 plus car and benefits. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4779073

Would you like to kick start your career in a supportive, collaborative and innovative company? \n Do you enjoy working as part of an enthusiastic, passionate, and collaborative team? \n \n Join our Credit Underwriting team \n The credit underwriting team is a business critical, growing, and dynamic team led by the Head of Credit & Commercial risk who reports into the Group Financial Controller. The team work closely with the sales team, financial reporting, and various areas of business operations. The credit underwriting team are ultimately responsible for the management, underwriting, and control of credit exposure to the business in what is a rapidly evolving environment. \n \n Success. The Softcat Way. \n There's a uniqueness to Softcat – what we do, how we do it and why we do it. That's because we help customers to use technology to succeed, by putting our employees first. We give everyone the chance to step up and show how much they can achieve. We succeed when all our people succeed. \n \n Be part of a team that enables business growth \n This role is part of the Finance Management team and will lead the credit underwriting team supporting our rapidly growing and dynamic IT solutions business. This passionate, highly numerate underwriter will work closely with our finance and sales teams as well as external stakeholders, insurance brokers and customers alike, to maintain credit risk controls within an existing framework and provide a unique service to our customers. \n \n As a Credit Underwriting Manager, you'll be responsible for: \n\n • Analyse customer risk profiles and validate automated credit scorecards\n, • Produce monthly risk reports and support senior credit governance forums\n, • Manage credit exposure, limits, and portfolio risk across customers and sectors\n, • Lead and develop senior underwriters, including performance, hiring, and KPIs\n, • Support board approvals and senior decision‑making within agreed authority levels\n, • Oversee trade credit insurance, budgets, and process improvements\n, • Manage and monitor the Deputy Credit Risk Manager performance, manage KPI's during a performance management process through having challenging conversations\n, • Streamlining processes where needed\n, • Partner closely with senior stakeholders across the business to align credit strategy\n, • Strong risk assessment and analytical skills\n, • Proven leadership and team management experience\n, • Solid knowledge of underwriting regulations and compliance\n, • Commercial and financial awareness\n, • Confident decision‑making and stakeholder communication\n, • Strong knowledge across different areas of the business to ensure organisational goals are met. \n, • Demonstrate the ability to think around a subject, considering risk implications of our current policies and procedures. \n, • Experience supporting the growth and development of team members. \n\n \n We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply – we would love to hear from you! \n \n Work in a way that works for you \n We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: \n\n • Hybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home \n, • Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day \n, • Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs \n\n \n Working with us \n Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background. \n \n Join us \n To become part of the success story, please apply now. \n If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence. You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at jobs.softcat.com/jobs/our-culture/ \n \n Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self. \n

Operations Compliance Manager Field Based Up to £45,000 + £6,000 car allowance + expenses Are you an experienced high volume QSR Store Manager looking to step into a Head Office role? Keep reading. We are supporting a fast-growing, award winning international QSR brand with 150+ UK sites and 30+ new openings every year is looking for a Compliance Manager to join its Operations Excellence team. This is a field-based role combining compliance auditing, operational coaching, and stakeholder management across the UK franchise network. It’s an ideal opportunity for a seasoned QSR Store Manager ready to step into a head office operations role and gain exposure to multi-site operations in a rapidly expanding brand. The Role You will spend most of your time visiting stores across the UK franchise network, conducting unannounced audits, coaching teams, and working closely with franchise partners to drive brand standards and operational excellence. This is not a pure audit role. While auditing is a key part of the job, the real value lies in coaching teams, influencing franchise partners, and improving operational performance across the network. You will be part of a lean Operations Excellence team with direct exposure to senior leadership. Why Join? • Join a rapidly scaling international QSR brand, • 30+ new restaurants opening every year, • Direct exposure to senior leadership in a lean head office team, • Opportunity to influence brand standards across the UK network, • Clear progression pathway toward Area Manager or senior operations roles, • Daytime hours with occasional weekends Key Responsibilities • Store Auditing: conduct regular and unannounced audits across franchised restaurants to assess brand standards, operational compliance, food safety, and customer experience., • Coaching & Development: coach store managers and teams during visits to improve operational standards, strengthen processes, and drive better performance., • Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with franchise partners and Franchise Business Managers to align on expectations and address compliance gaps., • Operational Improvement: Identify recurring operational issues and support improvements to processes, training, and standards across the network. You must have • 5+ years’ experience managing a high volume QSR restaurant, • Experience in a major QSR brand, • Exposure to projects outside day-to-day operations, such as: covering for an Area Manager, supporting new store openings, leading training initiatives or operational improvement projects, participating in brand audits or compliance programs, • Strong coaching and stakeholder management skills, • The ability to influence franchise partners and drive standards Most importantly, you are someone who understands operations deeply and enjoys helping teams improve. Travel & Location This is a field-based role with extensive travel. • Nationwide, • 3 nights away per week on average across the year, not every sigle week., • Driving licence required, • Travel is cover from the moment you leave home If this sounds like you, click apply! Know someone perfect for this role? DM us their details - we have a referral scheme in place.

QA Lead / Test Manager Remote (minimal/no travel expected) Up to £490/day (Inside IR35, inclusive) BPSS Clearance Required Initial 3-Month Contract | ASAP Start We’re currently supporting a major public sector programme looking to engage an experienced QA Lead / Test Manager to support a critical delivery phase across a high-profile transformation project. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong coordination, stakeholder management, and end-to-end testing oversight across SIT, E2E, and UAT activities. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in fast-paced delivery environments, managing testing activities across multiple stakeholders, and ensuring successful execution during key delivery milestones. Key Responsibilities • Lead and oversee SIT, E2E, and UAT testing activities, • Coordinate UAT execution and stakeholder engagement, • Manage defect triage and testing governance throughout delivery cycles, • Produce daily and weekly test progress reporting, • Drive test execution across complex enterprise environments, • Work closely with programme delivery, business stakeholders, and technical teams, • Ensure delivery risks, blockers, and dependencies are managed effectively, • Support release readiness and critical delivery phases Required Experience • Proven experience as a QA Lead, Test Lead, or Test Manager, • Strong public sector experience, • Experience delivering large-scale/high-profile programmes (£1m+ preferred), • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, • Experience leading SIT, E2E, and UAT testing, • Comfortable managing fast-paced or high-pressure delivery environments, • Strong defect management and reporting experience, • Agile delivery experience Nice to Have • Experience working on critical delivery or transformation programmes, • Exposure to enterprise-scale system integrations or migration projects, • Experience working across multiple suppliers or delivery partners Additional Information • Initial 3-month engagement with potential extension, • Remote-first assignment with little/no travel expected, • Candidates should be flexible around occasional out-of-hours support during critical delivery periods If interested, please apply with your latest CV for immediate consideration.

We are looking for a Business Development Manager for Generator Rental company. We are looking for someone who is willing to learn and has the energy to build with excellent drive and attitude. Area Covered • Midlands and South Region Responsibilities • Identify partnership opportunities, • Develop new relationships in an effort to grow business and help company expand, • Maintain existing business, • Think critically when planning to assure project success Qualifications • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, • Understands a project based sell approach, • Focused and goal-oriented KE-ALL

The Company: OXBO are partnered with a fast-growing UK IPP delivering utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across the UK. As part of their continued growth, they’re looking for a Quality Manager. As Quality Manager, you’ll be responsible for leading projects from kick-off through to O&M handover, ensuring the highest standards are maintained across quality, safety and compliance. The Benefits: • Competitive Salary + Annual bonus scheme., • Car allowance., • Remote working, with site visits as required., • Fast-growing IPP with real projects, and a hands of management style. What you will be doing: • Lead Quality and HSE from Client’s perspective across multiple battery energy storage (BESS) projects., • Ensure all incidents and cases are recorded, tracked, and resolved effectively., • Monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance with QHSE standards., • Support delivery teams in meeting safety, quality, cost, time, and risk objectives., • Conduct site visits, audits, and stakeholder engagement activities., • Oversee commissioning quality processes (FAT/SAT/SIT) and non-conformance tracking., • Produce reports for senior leadership and board-level review., • Continuously improve QHSE systems, processes, and performance., • Represent the business at stakeholder and industry events., • General support of the delivery team and aiding in continuous improvement of QHSE processes. What you will bring: • 3+ years’ experience in Quality within renewables, energy infrastructure, or construction., • Experience across battery energy storage (BESS) or similar renewable technologies (highly desirable)., • Strong understanding of Quality and HSE systems, reporting, and compliance., • Experience working with contractors, landowners, and external stakeholders., • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously., • Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills., • Proactive, self-motivated, and solutions-focused., • Knowledge of UK grid connections and safety standards (desirable).

Business Development Manager (Painting & Decorating) Manchester £45,000 - £55,000 + Progression + Training + Bonus + Car Allowance + Training + Site Visit + Office Based + Medical Insurance Are you a Business Development from the construction or painting and decorating industry looking to step into a role with a painting and decorating contractor offering 20% performance bonus to boost your earnings and progression to Commercial Director? With 50 years' experience as a painter and decorating contractor, this growing company covers every industry for their perfect finishing touches. Current projects include working on airports and prisons over the UK, and its proven record has seen growth in their business demanding a Business Development Manager to drive this further. The role involves identifying new business opportunities, building strong relationships with clients, and generating leads across Residential and Commercial and Construction projects. Responsibilities include preparing and presenting proposals, managing client accounts, and working closely with the operations and estimating teams to ensure projects are delivered to a high standard. This role would suit someone with business development experience from the construction or painting and decorating industry looking to join a family-run business where no two projects are the same. The role: • Building and developing client relationships, • Generating new projects and leads, • Working closely to the Estimating and Operations team, • Hybrid once probation period completed, • Mon-Thurs (8:30am-5pm) Fri (8:30-4pm), • Experience in Business Development, • From the Construction or painting and decorating industry Reference number: BBBH25086a If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Strong understanding of all aspects of project delivery including planning, governance, stakeholder management, risk management, and benefits tracking. As a Project Manager, you will be based in Leeds and work closely with teams across the business to deliver key strategic projects. Producing regula

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Transformation Team!. As a Project Manager, you will be based in Leeds and work closely with teams across the business to deliver key strategic projects.

Reporting to the Group IT Manager with dotted-line accountability to the Operations Director and CEO, the IT Systems & Support Technician is responsible for the day-to-day operation, support, and reliability of all IT systems across the business, ensuring technology supports a smooth, secure, and ef

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Project Manager, Manchester, Hybrid, £500-£550 per day Outside IR35 We’re supporting a Pensions organisation undergoing a large-scale data migration programme and are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead delivery across the full migration lifecycle. This is a hands-on role requiring a blend of project delivery, stakeholder management, data analysis and governance experience within a regulated environment. Key Responsibilities: • Own and manage the end-to-end migration delivery plan, • Coordinate business and technical stakeholders across multiple workstreams, • Drive data analysis, validation, reconciliation and issue resolution activities, • Manage RAID logs, governance reporting and cutover planning, • Support testing readiness, defect triage and go-live activities, • Proven experience delivering complex data migrations, • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, • Solid data analysis and reconciliation experience, • Experience managing risks, issues and governance reporting • SQL Server / SQL query experience, • Pensions administration knowledge This role would suit someone delivery-focused, proactive and comfortable operating across both business and technology teams in a fast-paced environment.

Team Leader / Recruitment Manager – FMCG (Manchester M3) Up to £50,000 DOE + incentives + clear progression A growing, specialist recruitment business in the food & drink manufacturing (FMCG) space is looking for a hands-on Team Leader / Manager to take ownership of an established team in central Manchester. This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to step into a business that’s still in its early growth phase (approaching year three), but backed by highly experienced, billing directors who know the market inside out. The Opportunity You’ll be stepping into a pivotal “number two” role – managing and developing the team day-to-day, while the directors focus on strategic growth and client relationships. The environment is collaborative, relationship-led, and quality-driven – this is not a transactional, KPI-heavy culture. In fact, they’ve been known to turn away business that doesn’t align with their values. 💡 There is the option to remain hands-on with billing if you enjoy it, but it’s not essential. The priority is taking the day-to-day management responsibility off the directors and leading the team effectively. The Team • 5 Permanent Recruiters, • 2 Interim Recruiters What You’ll Be Doing • Leading, coaching, and developing a team of recruiters, • Supporting both perm and interim desks, • Acting as the key bridge between consultants and directors, • Driving performance while maintaining a supportive, grown-up culture, • Playing a key role in scaling the business and building brand presence in the FMCG market What They’re Looking For • A proven biller with leadership experience, • Track record of developing junior recruiters/rookies into successful consultants, • Experience across permanent recruitment, with some exposure to interim/contract, • Background in FMCG, manufacturing, or food recruitment is ideal (but not essential), • Open-minded, people-first leader who can guide a team through a period of transition The Environment & Benefits • Stunning central Manchester offices (right by the Cathedral), • A genuinely social and supportive culture (quiz nights, team events, regular celebrations), • Monthly lunch clubs + company-wide incentives, • Recent team trip to Madrid, • Healthcare scheme (including dental, physio & more), • Hybrid working available after probation (or sooner for high performers) Why Join? This is a chance to step into a leadership role where you can really make your mark – shaping a team, influencing culture, and helping build a recognised brand in a specialist market. You’ll be trusted, supported, and given the autonomy to lead properly – not micromanaged.

At Citation, we’re not just another company; we’re a force to be reckoned with in the world of Health and Safety, HR, Employment Law, and ISO Services. We don’t believe in micro-management – we believe in empowerment, support, and innovation. We’re not empire builders; we’re leaders. And yes, we absolutely love our business! Backed by KKR, HG and HarbourVest, we have the strength, investment, and ambition to accelerate our growth and continue leading the market. Get ready to make 2026 your year of unparalleled success! We’re on the brink of something extraordinary here at Citation, our most monumental sales year ever. And guess what? We want YOU to be a part of it. This isn’t just any sales year – it’s THE sales year. With the largest bonus pool in our company’s history up for grabs, the opportunities for growth and triumph are limitless. And you? You have the chance to be at the forefront of it all, shaping the narrative of our success story. About the Position: As a Sales Manager, you'll thrive in our fast-paced environment. Your mission: lead, coach, and drive our Sales Team to new heights. Your passion for client service will be the driving force behind achieving our business goals and fostering a culture of excellence within your team. What You'll Do: Motivate and Lead: Your knack for motivating your team will set the bar high. You'll be responsible for identifying strengths and areas for improvement, ensuring each team member reaches their full potential while hitting set targets. Performance Enhancement: Constantly elevate team performance through regular feedback and unwavering support. Celebrate successes and provide steadfast support during challenging times. Engagement is Key: Colleague engagement is a top priority. You'll ensure your team stays engaged and motivated, knowing that's when Salespeople truly shine. What We Expect You to Bring: To excel in this role, we require candidates with proven outbound experience. As part of our team, you'll be at the forefront of engaging with potential clients, initiating meaningful conversations, and working towards closing deals. Outbound experience is crucial because it demonstrates your ability to navigate the challenges of proactive outreach, handle objections, and consistently meet and exceed sales targets. If you're a seasoned outbound professional who thrives on creating opportunities and building lasting client relationships, we want to hear from you. Extraordinary Sales Leadership: We seek an extraordinary Sales Leader with a proven track record in B2B sales and a talent for enabling teams to deliver outstanding results. Mentorship Skills: As an accomplished Sales Manager, you'll bring out the best in your team. You understand what good looks like and can effectively communicate B2B Sales processes. Relentless Drive: "Nearly at target" isn't in your vocabulary. You're a hands-on leader, focused on mentoring and driving your team to surpass expectations. Analytical Insight: You're a numbers guru, capable of dissecting KPIs and driving performance improvements. Your team trusts your expertise, and you lead by example. Data-Driven: Proficiency in Salesforce or CRM systems is a must. Innovation and Results: In our ever-evolving sales environment, we need your innovative mindset and ability to deliver results that take us to the next level. Growth and Development: Join our growing, highly successful company where you can thrive, develop, and shine every day. We offer a fun, professional, and supportive environment. Here’s a taste of the perks we roll out for our extraordinary team members: Benefits: 33 Days of Holiday inc Bank holidays: We’re talking sun-soaked beaches, snow-capped mountains, or simply your favourite cosy spot at home. Take your well-deserved break with 25 days of holiday, plus those cherished bank holidays. Birthday Bliss: Your birthday isn’t just another day on the calendar; it’s YOUR day! Enjoy it in style with a day off, because at Citation, we believe in celebrating YOU. Post-Wedding Bliss: Newlyweds, we’ve got something special for you too! Extra weeks of holiday to bask in the glow of post-wedding happiness. Growing Families: We’re all about supporting our Citation family, and that includes expectant parents. Vouchers and special perks await to celebrate the newest addition to your family. Healthcare cash plan: Your well-being is our priority. That’s why we offer private healthcare to ensure your peace of mind and keep you feeling your best. Pawternity Leave: Welcoming a new furry friend? Enjoy a day off on us to give your new cat or dog the ultimate welcome home experience! Community Days: Looking to give back? Take a day off to volunteer and make a positive impact in your community or support your favourite charities. Here, you'll be surrounded by dedicated individuals who are passionate about our mission and purpose. We don't just stop at hiring; we invest in your continuous growth and development, ensuring that each day is an opportunity for learning and advancement. We trust in your abilities and genuinely care about your success. Our transparent communication ensures you're aligned with our business strategy, and we're excited to offer you pathways for career growth and development. Say goodbye to clock-watching; here, every moment is an opportunity to excel, learn, and make a meaningful impact. Welcome to a workplace that values you as a whole person and helps you become the best version of yourself. • Join us today! Ready to lead, inspire, and drive success? Apply today and be a part of our dynamic team!

A leading, commercial property business is seeking a Group Sustainability Manager to be based in their Manchester office. You will be their first sustainability hire, focused on developing and implementing their sustainability strategy, ESG Reporting and KPIs, managing ESG communications and driving decarbonisation. Duties will include: • Development and delivery of the Sustainability & ESG strategy., • Report into the leadership and update investors on progress, acting as a trusted advisor., • Performance management and reporting, covering ESG requirements, carbon emissions, energy usage and tracking improvements through the introduction of ESG KPIs., • Lead social impact campaigns and charitable initiatives to maximise their benefits., • Work collaboratively across the business to embed ESG strategy, build sustainability best practices and increase awareness., • Work with the marketing team on external ESG communications and lead on external engagement activities, such as partnerships and events. Candidate MUST have: • Experience in a similar sustainability role within the property / built environment / real estate industry., • Sustainability strategy experience, embedding the strategy and driving continual improvement., • Good stakeholder management skills and the ability to work collaboratively across the business’s various departments., • Data analysis and reporting skills, tracking performance indicators, generating annual ESG reports and aligning to industry standards., • Experience working on Social Value / Social Impact / Community and / or Health and Wellness projects., • Passion for sustainability and to continue expanding your knowledge. Desirable are: • Experience of working with investment management, • IEMA or other suitable body membership. The role offers hybrid working, with 2 days a week from home and requires occasional travel to other sites. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and progressive business, that is rapidly expanding and supports your personal development; in a role that you can make your own. The successful candidate will receive a basic salary of up to £50,000 based on your skills, bonus, pension and good benefits. Key words: Sustainability Manager, ESG Manager, sustainability strategy, Sustainability Lead, property, construction, built environment, real estate, ESG reporting, ESG KPIs, social impact, social value, governance, sustainability report, sustainability jobs, ESG jobs, Manchester, Cheshire.

A leading Big 4 accounting practice is seeking a Tax Manager to join its Private Business team in Manchester. This team works closely with entrepreneurs, privately owned businesses, and private equity backed companies, supporting them with a wide range of tax matters throughout the lifecycle of their businesses. From day-to-day tax advisory to major transactions and strategic planning, the team helps clients navigate complex and evolving tax issues while supporting their long-term growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional looking to develop their advisory experience in a highly collaborative environment, working alongside specialists across multiple disciplines. The Role As a Manager, you will take responsibility for managing a portfolio of clients while supporting senior leadership on complex advisory projects. The role offers exposure to a diverse client base and a wide range of tax issues affecting privately owned and entrepreneurial businesses. You will: • Manage a portfolio of private business clients, acting as a key point of contact for tax matters, • Provide advice on a range of corporate and shareholder tax issues affecting privately owned groups, • Support clients through business restructures, transactions, and strategic tax planning initiatives, • Work closely with specialists across tax, deals, and other advisory teams to deliver integrated solutions, • Oversee the delivery of tax compliance work while identifying opportunities for additional advisory support, • Manage project delivery, ensuring work is completed to a high technical standard and within agreed timelines, • Coach and develop junior team members, reviewing work and supporting their professional development, • Build strong client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the teamYour Experience The ideal candidate will demonstrate: • ACA / CTA qualification (or equivalent), • Strong UK tax technical knowledge, • Experience working with privately owned or mid-market businesses, • The ability to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously, • Strong project management and organisational skills, • Excellent communication skills and a client-focused mindset, • Experience mentoring or supervising junior staff, • A proactive approach and a genuine interest in developing long-term client relationshipsThis role offers the opportunity to work within a high-performing private business tax team, gaining exposure to a broad range of advisory work while developing leadership and client management skills.

About Dalkia UK At Dalkia, we’re driven by a shared purpose: tackling climate change and building a better, more sustainable future. We bring together talented people who share knowledge, challenge each other and grow together. Project Manager – Energy Performance Contracts (EPC) UK - Full Lifecycle Delivery - Decarbonisation Projects We’re looking for a Project Manager to take full ownership of EPC projects from Investment Grade Audit (IGA) through to design, construction and Measurement & Verification (M&V). What you’ll be doing • Lead the end-to-end delivery of EPC projects, • Act as the main client interface, ensuring a seamless customer journey, • Own project budgets, P&L and programme delivery, • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, design and construction, • Ensure projects are delivered safely on time and to performance guarantees What we’re looking for • Engineering background (Mechanical or Electrical), • Strong experience delivering M&E projects in live environments, • Proven project management and commercial acumen (NEC/JCT desirable), • Knowledge of energy systems, decarbonisation or infrastructure projects, • Confident stakeholder manager with a proactive, delivery-focused mindset Why join? • Work on impactful decarbonisation projects, • End-to-end project ownership, • Collaborative, expert-led environment, • Opportunity to grow within a leading energy services business Help deliver the projects that power a more sustainable future. #ProjectManagement #Energy #Decarbonisation #Construction #Engineering #Sustainability Equity, Diversity & Inclusion We’re committed to an inclusive and fair recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, please let us know, in confidence, our team is here to support you.

We are looking for an experienced Relationship Manager to join our client’s growing team. This is a hybrid role, ideal for someone with a strong network in the property finance sector who thrives on building relationships, structuring deals, and driving new business. As a key member of the team, you will manage and grow a panel of introducers, whilst also working directly with developers and property investors. You will be responsible for sourcing new lending opportunities, structuring deals and guiding transactions from initial enquiry through to completion, ensuring seamless process for all stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: • Leverage an existing network of development finance contacts to generate new business., • Manage a portfolio of brokers, introducers, and direct clients, ensuring strong engagement and repeat business., • Identify and source new lending opportunities across bridging, refurbishment, and development finance., • Cultivate long-term relationships, nurturing new and existing clients into repeat lending opportunities., • Provide guidance on our product offering, ensuring introducers and clients fully understand available funding solutions., • Stay up to date on market trends, competitor activity, and shifts in credit appetite., • Represent the company at industry events, networking functions, and meetings to strengthen market presence., • Ensure all loan applications adhere to legal and regulatory standards. Keys Skills and Experience Required: • Background in property finance—preference for development finance, bridging and refurbishment finance., • Proven networking and business development skills with a strong introducer and client network., • Experience across residential and commercial assets preferred, residential experience essential., • Strong understanding of credit risk and ability to analyse property project data., • Ability to both originate new business and convert opportunities into completed transactions., • Comfortable working in a field-based role, meeting clients and introducers directly

Sales Manager – Business Development | Manchester | Competitive base + uncapped commission + leadership bonus About the Role We’re looking for an ambitious Sales Manager to lead and develop a high-performing Business Development team selling HR and Payroll software to SMEs across the UK. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll be responsible for driving new business revenue, coaching BDMs to success, and building a winning sales culture. If you’re someone who thrives on performance, enjoys developing people, and knows how to turn pipeline into results, this role offers the chance to make a real impact. Key Responsibilities • Lead, motivate and develop a team of Business Development Managers focused on winning new SME clients, • Drive team performance against new business revenue targets, • Coach and support BDMs through the full sales cycle: prospecting, discovery, pitching and closing, • Run regular sales training, call coaching and pipeline reviews, • Implement structured performance management and development plans, • Work closely with senior leadership to improve sales strategy and processes, • Maintain accurate forecasting and reporting through the CRM, • Foster a high-energy, competitive and supportive sales environment What We’re Looking For • Proven experience managing a B2B new business sales team, • Strong background in high-volume outbound sales environments, • Demonstrated success in hitting and exceeding revenue targets, • Ability to coach, motivate and develop salespeople, • Confident in running pipeline reviews, performance management and training, • Strong communication and leadership skills, • Experience selling services, subscriptions or consultancy solutions is highly desirable What You’ll Get • Competitive basic salary, • Uncapped commission and leadership bonus, • Clear career progression opportunities, • Ongoing sales leadership development, • A fast-paced, ambitious environment where performance is rewarded Why Join? You’ll be joining a business that is passionate about helping SMEs succeed, while giving sales professionals the tools, support and opportunity to build exceptional careers. If you’re a driven sales leader ready to build, coach and win with a talented BDM team, we’d love to hear from you.

A leading independent construction and property consultancy delivering high-quality project management and cost consultancy services across the UK. The business works across both the public and private sectors, supporting clients on complex, high-value developments ranging from refurbishment and fit-out schemes through to major capital programmes and large-scale regeneration projects.\n\nWith a strong reputation for technical excellence and client service, the consultancy operates across a broad mix of sectors including commercial, residential, mixed-use, education, healthcare, and infrastructure. Projects typically range from smaller refurbishment works through to major multi-million-pound developments and long-term strategic programmes.\n\nThe organisation is known for its collaborative, approachable culture, combining experienced leadership with a dynamic and growing team. There is a strong emphasis on trust, autonomy, and delivery excellence, with individuals empowered to take ownership of projects and build long-term client relationships. The environment is professional yet personable, with a clear focus on progression, development, and rewarding contribution.\n\nThe Role\n\nAs Associate Director - Project Manager, you will take a leading role in the delivery of complex and high-profile construction projects across the UK. You will be responsible for managing projects from early feasibility through to completion, ensuring successful delivery across time, cost, quality, and client expectations.\n\nYou will act as a key client interface, providing strategic advice, leading multidisciplinary teams, and driving performance across multiple live projects. This is a senior position with both delivery and leadership responsibilities, offering the opportunity to shape project outcomes as well as contribute to the continued growth of the consultancy.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead the end-to-end delivery of construction projects across multiple sectors\n\nAct as primary client contact, building and maintaining strong long-term relationships\n\nManage project teams including consultants, contractors, and stakeholders\n\nOversee programme, cost, risk, and quality management across all project stages\n\nProvide strategic advice to clients on procurement, delivery strategy, and project feasibility\n\nEnsure projects are delivered in line with contractual requirements and client expectations\n\nSupport business development activity and contribute to securing new work\n\nMentor and support junior team members, contributing to internal development and growth\n\nMaintain high standards of governance, reporting, and project controls\n\nAbout You\n\nProven experience in a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager role within the construction consultancy sector\n\nStrong track record of delivering complex, multi-disciplinary projects\n\nExcellent leadership, communication, and client-facing skills\n\nExperience managing multiple projects simultaneously\n\nStrong understanding of construction procurement and delivery routes\n\nProfessionally qualified (MRICS or equivalent preferred)\n\n What’s on Offer\n\nOpportunity to lead high-profile UK projects across multiple sectors\n\nStrong autonomy and client-facing responsibility\n\nClear progression pathway within a growing consultancy\n\nCollaborative and supportive working culture\n\nExposure to both public and private sector major developments\n\nOpportunity to play a key role in shaping the continued growth of the business

Opportunity available in Manchester City Centre Salary - £32,000 plus, dependant on experience About the Company North Property Group is a fast-growing property investment business and is looking to attract experienced Property Investment professionals who want clarity around progression and have strong earning potential. We are a business that genuinely invests in its people and sell the best investment properties in the UK and overseas. North Property Group offers a market leading commission structure and a well-defined career pathway. This is a great opportunity for a driven professional to excel. About the Role We are looking for an experienced and motivated Lettings Manager with a minimum of 2 years management experience to lead our lettings team and oversee the full lettings process across our residential portfolio. This role is responsible for driving performance, ensuring compliance with UK lettings legislation, and delivering excellent service to landlords and tenants. Key Responsibilities • Manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of the lettings department, • Lead, motivate, and develop the lettings team to achieve targets and KPIs, • Oversee the full lettings cycle, from marketing and viewings through to move-in, • Ensure full compliance with UK lettings legislation and best practice, including Renters Rights Act, Right to Rent, AML, and deposit protection, • Maintain strong relationships with landlords, tenants, and third-party suppliers, • Conduct rental valuations and advise landlords on pricing and market conditions, • Monitor property listings, marketing strategies, and applicant pipelines Skills & Experience • Proven two years minimum experience as a Lettings Manager in the UK, • Demonstrable ability to lead and manage a high-performing team with attention to detail, • Strong negotiation, sales, and customer service skills, • Target-driven with excellent organisational and time management abilities, • Confident communicator with a professional and proactive approach Qualifications (Desirable) • ARLA Propertymark qualification or working towards, • Full UK driving licence What We Offer • Attractive salary with commission/bonus structure If you’re based in Manchester, or looking to work in the city centre, and want to step up your career in lettings with a business that values quality, ambition, and people, we want to hear from you. Get in touch or apply via LinkedIn today.

Broker Manager – Unsecured SME Lending The Opportunity My client is an established international alternative lender that is now building out its UK presence and is seeking one of its first hires in the region — a Broker Manager focused on developing and growing introducer relationships within the UK SME lending market. This is a genuinely exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, being visible in the market, and helping establish a brand within the broker community. The business specialises in unsecured SME lending, with a strong focus on flexible working capital solutions and cash-flow-based lending. The Role My client is looking for a highly relationship-driven and commercially minded Broker Manager to take ownership of building and managing broker and introducer relationships across the UK. This will be the company’s first dedicated Broker Manager hire in the UK, making it a highly autonomous role with significant opportunity to shape how the business develops its introducer network and market presence. The successful candidate will spend a large amount of time: • Meeting brokers and introducers face-to-face, • Attending networking and industry events, • Building long-term relationships within the SME finance market, • Driving awareness and deal flow for the business This role would suit someone who genuinely enjoys networking and being out in the market representing a lender. Key Responsibilities Broker & Introducer Relationship Management • Build and develop relationships with:, • Commercial finance brokers, • SME introducers, • Accountants and professional referrers, • Become a trusted and responsive contact within the broker market, • Maintain regular engagement to drive repeat business and long-term partnerships Business Development • Identify and onboard new broker relationships across the UK, • Generate introducer-led deal flow aligned to the business’s unsecured lending appetite, • Promote the lender’s proposition within the SME finance market Market Presence & Networking • Represent the business at:, • Industry events, • Broker meetings, • Networking functions and roadshows, • Build brand awareness within the broker community, • Develop strong market relationships and visibility Internal Collaboration • Work closely with underwriting and operations teams to support deal progression, • Provide feedback from the market on competitor activity and broker demand, • Help shape broker engagement strategy as the UK business develops Candidate Profile Experience • Strong background within:, • SME lending, • Unsecured business lending, • Broker management or introducer relationship management, • Commercial finance business development, • Existing, active relationships within the UK commercial broker market are essential, • Experience within alternative lending, fintech, or specialist finance preferred Personal Attributes • Highly personable and relationship-oriented, • Genuinely enjoys networking and meeting people, • Comfortable operating autonomously in an early-stage UK environment, • Entrepreneurial mindset with strong self-motivation, • Commercially aware and proactive Skills & Knowledge • Strong understanding of unsecured SME lending products, • Ability to identify quality lending opportunities through introducer relationships, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Why This Role This is a rare opportunity to join a lender at the early stages of its UK growth journey and become one of the key commercial hires in the business. The successful candidate will have: • Significant autonomy and visibility, • The opportunity to build a broker network from the ground up, • Direct influence over how the business establishes itself in the UK market, • Long-term growth potential as the UK team expands Compensation • Competitive base salary, • Performance-related bonus structure, • Strong long-term opportunity within a growing UK platform

The Client: Financial Services, Ethical, highly cerebral colleagues, collaborative environment and meritocratic. Amazing location in Manchester City Centre, hybrid working 3 days in, bespoke Bonus and solid benefits. Industry leaders utilising highly progressive Modelling & Analytics, Simulations and more. The Role: We are looking for a delivery-focused Project Manager to become the operational right hand of the CDAO. This is a pure project management role — you will act as the primary facilitator across a Data Engineering, AI/ML, BI, and Investment Pricing teams, translating high-level organisational ambition into structured, deliverable plans. This is not a coordination role. You will own delivery, challenge timelines, surface blockers early, and drive accountability. You will also act as the central point of contact for senior leadership and third-party technical vendors, translating complex technical progress into clear commercial updates. Requirements: • 2+ years of experience delivering digital transformation, analytics, or technology-enabled change projects end-to-end., • Proven experience operating within a regulated sector — financial services, fintech, or similar., • Formally trained or certified in project methodologies (e.g. Agile PM Foundation, CSM, PSM, or Prince2)., • Strong academic background; a degree in a business, data, or technology-related discipline is desirable., • Technical acumen — sufficient familiarity with the data stack (SQL, Power BI, Databricks, AI/ML workflows) to manage technical teams effectively and ask the right questions., • Outstanding communication skills — engaging and credible with both technical engineers and senior commercial stakeholders., • Proficient in project management tooling, particularly Azure DevOps; familiarity with Jira, Asana, or similar is a plus., • Proactive and self-directed — comfortable managing ambiguity and creating structure where it doesn't yet exist., • Strong attention to detail and a low tolerance for avoidable slippage. Full job description available upon request. Please feel free to call any of the team at People Genius for more information on this role. Keywords: Project Manager, Junior Project Manager, Data Project Manager, PM, CSM, Prince2, Analytics, Data PM

Senior Asset Manager – Industrial & Logistics Portfolio (UK Property Company), North West £60,000 – £70,000 plus car allowance and excellent performance-related bonus Our client is one of the fastest growing privately owned Property Companies in the UK, with significant UK assets including shopping centres, offices and industrial estates, alongside a significant development pipeline which will add a further 5 million sq ft of new build developments. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Asset Manager to oversee a substantial industrial and logistics portfolio stretching for primarily the North West This is a senior-level role focused on driving income and value across the portfolio through strategic asset management initiatives, leasing strategy, development appraisals, refurbishments, tenant retention and proactive landlord & tenant management. Key Responsibilities: • Identify and implement opportunities to increase rental income and asset value across the portfolio., • Lead rent reviews, lease renewals and wider landlord & tenant negotiations., • Develop and implement leasing strategies to improve occupancy and long-term asset performance., • Appraise and identify development and asset enhancement opportunities across existing holdings., • Oversee refurbishments, repositioning projects and value-add initiatives., • Support acquisitions and disposals, including strategic input on portfolio growth opportunities., • Work closely with the marketing team to support leasing activity and promotional initiatives., • Assist in progressing existing development sites and future pipeline opportunities., • Liaise with the head office operations team regarding financial reporting, budgeting and asset performance analysis., • Build strong relationships with occupiers, agents, consultants and key stakeholders across the portfolio., • Contribute to wider strategic business planning and future portfolio growth initiatives. The successful candidate will ideally have 5+ years’ experience within asset management or senior leasing/agency environment with strong commercial awareness and a proven track record of adding value across commercial property assets. MRICS qualification would be advantageous, alongside a solid track record looking to enhance career working on significant new build and large scale industrial and logistic properties. Most importantly, you will be ambitious, commercially driven and motivated to develop your career within a fast-paced and entrepreneurial property company environment. Package includes: • £60,000 – £70,000 basic salary, • Significant transparent performance-related bonus, • Car allowance, • 25 days holiday plus benefits package, • Excellent long-term career progression opportunities

Business Development Manager Location: Manchester Salary: £35,000 + car allowance + OTE Are you looking for a role in which you are in charge of your earning potential? Do you want to work for a company in which your territory is basically your own business? Elevation Recruitment Group are thrilled to be working with one of the UK's longest standing marketing agencies. This is an incredible opportunity to join a brilliant business with an amazing brand presence. Key Roles & Responsibilities: • The Business Development Manager is responsible for driving new business growth by identifying, engaging, and securing new clients for the company’s digital marketing solutions., • This role focuses on building strong relationships with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), understanding their marketing needs, and delivering tailored solutions that help them grow their business and drive revenue Skills & Requirements: • This role is about ambition, drive and determination - uncapped commission and earning potential at your finger tips, • Experience in a territory based role and a track record of driving new business opportunities, • A strong commercial mindset alongside a brilliant rapport building ability

D2 are an independent and growing, professional services business. Since formation in 2011, we have developed a comprehensive suite of programme management capabilities. We combine our industry expertise with innovative thinking and digital products to develop close relationships with our clients our clients and deliver our commitments. We are actively engaged on some of the largest infrastructure projects across the UK and Canada, performing to our mission statement: “Working together to develop intelligent programme management solutions, helping to deliver a more sustainable world”. Overview of Role: As a Programme/Project Controls Manager, you will play a pivotal role in providing project controls leadership across key infrastructure projects. You will support the establishment and operation of best-practice controls, ensuring accurate forecasting, transparent reporting, and effective governance throughout the project lifecycle. You will work closely with senior client stakeholders, delivery teams, commercial leads, and supply chain partners to provide insight, challenge, and drive performance improvement. Responsibilities: • Lead and manage project controls activities across one or multiple infrastructure workstreams., • Develop, maintain and assure integrated project schedules, including baseline management, critical path analysis, and progress measurement., • Provide accurate cost reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis to support decision-making., • Own and maintain risk and opportunity processes, facilitating workshops and ensuring mitigation plans are embedded into delivery plans., • Deliver high-quality project controls reporting packs (weekly/monthly), including KPIs, dashboards, and executive-level narrative., • Support robust change control, capturing schedule/cost impacts and ensuring governance and approvals are maintained., • Provide assurance of programme health, highlighting key risks, issues, and recovery actions early., • Engage confidently with client and stakeholder teams, presenting insights clearly and influencing outcomes., • Mentor and support junior project controls resources where required and contribute to continuous improvement across D2 Global’s controls capability. Requirements: • Proven experience in a Project Controls Manager / Senior Project Controls role within major infrastructure (rail, transport, utilities, energy, civils, or large capital programmes)., • Strong knowledge of project controls disciplines: planning, cost, risk, reporting, governance, and performance management., • High proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project, with strong Excel capability., • Experience producing client-facing reporting and presenting performance insights to senior stakeholders., • Strong understanding of programme controls, baseline management, forecasting, and change control., • A collaborative, proactive approach with the confidence to challenge and influence. Desirable: • Experience working in a consultancy / PMO / client-side environment., • Knowledge of NEC (and/or FIDIC) contracts and how change impacts time and cost., • Familiarity with Power BI, dashboards, and data-led reporting., • Professional qualification or working towards (APM / PMI / RICS or equivalent). Benefits: • Competitive salary (Salary dependant on experience level), • Pension scheme, • 25 days holiday + option to buy 4 days., • Additional 1 day holiday for your birthday, • Private healthcare and employee assistance programme, • Group life insurance., • Medi Cash health insurance providing cashback towards everyday healthcare bills., • Enhanced family leave, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption., • Cycle to work scheme., • Financial and technical support for professional memberships, • Hybrid working, • Summer and Winter staff celebration events Core Values: We pride ourselves on behaving and delivering to our core values: • People – We encourage diversity whilst investing in, and developing, the very best talent., • Integrity - Our reputation, passion, and commitment inspire trust and integrity., • Community - We are a collaborative community, understanding challenges from every angle, exploring innovative solutions based on our expert knowledge., • Innovation – We are driven to inspire others with fresh creative ideas based on continuously learning.

Area Sales Manager – Wall Protection and Louvres\n\nJob Title: Area Sales Manager – Wall Protection and Louvres\n\nIndustry Sector: Architects, Interior Designers, Specifiers, Flooring Contractors, External Cladding Contractors, Main Contractors and Specialist Sub Contractors / Installers, Wall Protection, Entrance Flooring, Specialist Coatings, Expansion Joints, Cubicle Curtain Track, Solar Shading, Explosion Venting and Installation Services\n\nArea to be covered: North West & North Wales\n\nRemuneration: £41,000 - £48,000 Neg. + 17% uncapped commission\n\nBenefits: £500 Car allowance and Salary Sacrifice EV Scheme available & Full Benefits\n\nThe role of the Area Sales Manager – Wall protection and Louvres will involve:\n\n * Field sales role, selling a premium manufactured range of wall protection, as well as other interior building products; entrance matting, expansion joints and exterior building products such as; louvres and explosion/ fire suppression venting (big push on louvres)\n\n * Targeting (historically) heavily into the healthcare market, but also; commercial buildings, leisure and education, car parks, data centres and shopping centres (big push on data centres)\n\n * 60% of your time getting specified by architects and end users\n\n * 40% of your time will be spent getting on to construction sites building relationships with main contractors, and specialist sub-contractors such as flooring contractors, external cladding contractors etc and breaking other manufacturers specs for quick wins whenever possible\n\n * You will inherit a £2.4m+ project bank\n\n * Revenue target will be circa £1.4m (typically split 35% new build, 65% refurbishment projects, although the high growth area is new build!)\n\n * Area currently achieving budget and only available due an internal promotion\n\n * Focussing on projects £50,000+ (telesales team will manage smaller orders\n\n * Typically 15-20 appointments a week over Four days, One day on the phone appointment setting for the following week either from the office or from home (excellent support from head office in respect of quotes and follow ups)\n\n * Splitting your time 60% account management and 40% new business prospecting\n\nThe ideal applicant will be an Area Sales Manager – Wall Protection and Louvres with:\n\n * Must have a proven field sales track record of selling building products\n\n * Must have architect specification field sales experience\n\n * Open to both interior building product and exterior products such as louvres, external cladding, curtain walling or any building envelope system\n\n * Preferably with contacts within main contractors and specialist sub contractors such as flooring contractors, external cladding contractors etc.\n\n * Open to most technical premium building products products such as: walling, flooring, interior finishes, interior fit out, partitioning, ceilings, louvres, external cladding, curtain walling, building envelope systems etc\n\n * Ability to build relationships internally as well as externally\n\n * A mix of specification and contractor experience is ideal\n\nThe Company:\n\n * Est. 50 years+\n\n * 50+ UK employees\n\n * Circa £10m turnover\n\n * Privately held\n\n * Part of a large European group\n\nMitchell Maguire is a specialist construction field sales recruitment consultancy, dealing exclusively with construction field sales jobs, construction field sales vacancies and specification field sales positions within: Architects, Interior Designers, Specifiers, Flooring Contractors, External Cladding Contractors, Main Contractors and Specialist Sub Contractors / Installers, Wall Protection, Entrance Flooring, Specialist Coatings, Expansion Joints, Cubicle Curtain Track, Solar Shading, Explosion Venting and Installation Services

Job Title: Photographer Location: Manchester Department: Studio Reports To: Reporting into Photography Manager, working closely alongside Photographers and Stylists Job Type: Full-time Company Overview Sumwon Studios is a fashion brand group, with an innovative and creative approach to developing & designing direct-to-consumer fashion brands for a diverse global customer base. The current brands we run are MISSGUIDED, SUMWON, AiiRZ and KIZN. Our team of talented designers, trend forecasters, and industry experts collaborate seamlessly to bring our vision to life. We leverage our expertise in market research, consumer insights, and design excellence to create brands that resonate with consumers. We are proud to have forged a strategic and exclusive relationship with one of the largest fashion retailers in the world. This partnership enables us to expand our reach and distribute our brands to a global audience of over 150 million customers. Where others perceive limits, we perceive opportunities. We're building our team ready to challenge everything and embrace bold, new-age thinking. We honour and celebrate individuality, building an international space where everyone can feel inspired and thrive. Role Summary We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Fashion ecommerce Photographer to join our creative team. You will be responsible for capturing high-quality, visually compelling images that reflect the brand’s identity and elevate its fashion collections. This role requires technical photography skills, a keen eye for fashion aesthetics, and the ability to work in a fast-paced studio environment. Key Responsibilities • Shoot ecommerce imagery across all group brands, daily, • Support Photography Manager with shooting for campaigns, creative content and social imagery, • Maintain photography standard for each brand, following proof of concept shoots, • Travel as and when needed for offsite shoots, • Work effectively with Photography team for shoot briefing and execution, • Ensure all imagery is driving KPI’s e.g. click through rate / overall look & feel, • Ensure photography guidelines for each brand are met and are consistently delivered, • Support Group Photography Lead with lighting setups, maintenance of photography equipment and any additional requirements, • Work with shoot team to maintain desired shoot targets to achieve cost per garment target, and reduce reshoot rates, • Drive set start times and productivity on shoots with Stylist, • Use initiatives and creative collaboration to propose new ways of working and creative ideas through retouch and AI, • Support with imagery admin and queries from across the business., • Ensure consistency in lighting, angles, and image selection for product photography across all e-commerce platforms., • Troubleshoot and resolve any technical image issues that arise during the shoot process, • Work with the photography team to troubleshoot creative or logistical challenges, offering solutions to ensure deadlines are met without compromising quality. Key Skills • 3 years of experience in ecommerce shoots, • Proven experience as a fashion photographer and a strong portfolio demonstrating relevant work, • Familiarity with studio environment is essential, • Proficiency in studio lighting setups and digital photography techniques, • Expert in post-production and image editing software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop), • Strong sense of fashion, composition, colour, and visual storytelling, • Ability to take creative direction and bring new ideas to the table, • Experience working in a collaborative studio environment, • Strong organisational and multitasking abilities is essential, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills What's on offer? • 25 working days of annual leave plus bank holidays, • Health Scheme, • 30% employee discount on all Sumwon Studios brands, • Company social events, • Creative work environment, • Competitive salary Sumwon Studios is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion within our work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

🚀 Launch Your Operations & Leadership Career with Playbook Direct! Role: Junior Operations Manager Trainee Location: Manchester | Full Time | On Site | Permanent Salary: £25,000 Base Salary — increasing to £45,000 (Months 6-12, based on performance) If you are aiming to build a career where you can lead, influence performance, and understand how businesses grow from the inside out, this role offers a strong starting point. This isn’t a position where you sit on the sidelines. You will be involved, challenged, and developed from day one. Playbook Direct is looking for a driven individual ready to step into a hands-on operations pathway. This opportunity is designed for those at an early stage in their career who want real responsibility, structured training, and a clear route into leadership. About the Opportunity You will work closely with experienced leaders, gaining practical insight into how sales operations and campaign delivery function on a daily basis. The role combines organisation, communication, and commercial awareness, giving you a well-rounded foundation in business operations. No prior management experience is required. You will be trained, supported, and gradually given more ownership as your capabilities grow. What You Will Be Doing • Contributing to the day-to-day running of sales and campaign activity, • Assisting in the planning and execution of customer-focused campaigns, • Tracking performance metrics and learning how results are improved, • Supporting team scheduling, coordination, and workflow organisation, • Working alongside senior staff to understand operational decision-making, • Gaining exposure to coaching techniques and team development, • Assisting with reporting, standards, and internal processes What We Are Looking For • Someone at an early stage in their career or ready for a new direction, • Strong work ethic and a genuine interest in progressing into leadership, • Comfortable working in a structured, target-driven environment, • Open to feedback and willing to learn through practical experience, • Reliable, proactive, and able to contribute within a team setting, • Motivated by performance, development, and long-term progression (We welcome applications from graduates and individuals from varied professional backgrounds!) What You Will Gain • Structured training across operations, performance, and leadership, • Early exposure to real business responsibility and decision-making, • A clear progression path based on results and consistency, • Development in communication, organisation, and commercial thinking, • A fast-paced, people-focused environment that rewards growth and effort Apply Now If you are ready to build a career that combines operations, sales, and leadership, and want to develop through real experience rather than theory, we want to hear from you! Apply below or send us your CV along with a short note outlining your interest in the role. #Hiring #ManchesterJobs #OperationsManagement #GraduateCareers #PlaybookDirect #LeadershipDevelopment #CareerGrowth #SalesOperations #EntryLevelJobs

An established social housing contractor is looking to appoint a Project Manager to oversee retrofit and decarbonisation projects across occupied residential properties. The business delivers refurbishment, capital investment works, retrofit, decarbonisation, regeneration and new build projects on behalf of major social housing providers across the region. Their work focuses on improving homes, reducing carbon emissions and supporting residents through safer, warmer and more energy-efficient living environments. This is a strong opportunity for a Project Manager with experience in social housing, planned works, refurbishment, retrofit or occupied property works to join a growing contractor with a meaningful pipeline of energy improvement schemes. The Role As Project Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of social housing retrofit and decarbonisation projects from planning through to completion. Key responsibilities will include: • Managing the day-to-day delivery of retrofit and decarbonisation works across occupied social housing properties, • Overseeing programmes involving energy efficiency upgrades, insulation, windows, doors, roofing, ventilation and associated improvement works, • Coordinating site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and resident liaison teams, • Ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards, • Working closely with clients, housing providers, consultants and internal delivery teams, • Managing programme progress, reporting, risk, site issues and project performance, • Ensuring strong communication with residents throughout the works, • Supporting compliance with health and safety, quality and environmental requirements, • Reviewing project information, drawings, surveys and specifications, • Attending client meetings and providing clear updates on programme, performance and delivery, • Helping to ensure works improve energy performance, reduce carbon emissions and enhance residents’ living conditions The Candidate The successful candidate will ideally have experience delivering projects within social housing, planned maintenance, refurbishment, retrofit, decarbonisation or occupied residential environments. You may currently be working as a Project Manager, Contracts Manager, Site Manager, Senior Site Manager or Delivery Manager within a contractor, social housing provider or regeneration business. Experience in any of the following would be highly beneficial: • Social housing refurbishment, • Planned works / capital investment works, • Retrofit and decarbonisation schemes, • External wall insulation / internal wall insulation, • Windows and doors, • Roofing, • Ventilation upgrades, • Energy efficiency improvement works, • Occupied property works, • Resident liaison-led projects, • PAS 2030 / PAS 2035 environments Key Requirements • Previous experience managing construction, refurbishment or retrofit projects, • Strong understanding of occupied social housing environments, • Ability to manage site teams, subcontractors and client relationships, • Good programme management and reporting skills, • Strong health and safety awareness, • Commercial awareness and ability to support budget control, • Excellent communication skills, particularly when working around residents, • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a live housing environment, • Full UK driving licence Package • Competitive basic salary, • Car allowance or company vehicle, • Pension scheme, • Holiday allowance, • Long-term regional workload, • Career development opportunities, • The chance to work on projects that make a genuine difference to local communities

Area Sales Manager - Industrial Paints and Coatings - Northern England Salary: £40,000 – to be discussed depending on experience Company Description Symphony Coatings Group is the UK’s leading independent distributor of high-performance industrial coatings, equipment, and technical support. While we are the market leader in the wood and joinery coatings sector, we are currently undergoing an ambitious strategic expansion of our Metal Division. Utilising our nationwide logistics and world-class manufacturer partnerships, we are bringing our reputation for technical excellence to the metal fabrication and engineering markets. This new focus allows us to provide specialist coating systems for steel fabrication, heavy machinery (OEMs), and architectural metalwork. With a focus on anti-corrosive technology and fire-rated systems, we are becoming the go-to partner for industrial finishers across the UK. The Role: Following the rapid growth of our industrial sector, we are seeking a driven, field-based Sales Professional to spearhead our expansion in the Northwest. While you will be appointed to and supported by our Manchester branch, this is a front-line role with a wide operational reach. Initially focusing on the Northwest, the role will involve supporting our broader network, including Newcastle, Manchester, Birmingham, and Huthwaite, with further expansion into Northern Ireland at a later date. This is a fantastic opportunity for a specialist to lead the growth of our Metal Division, providing technical solutions and high-performance specifications to the engineering and fabrication sectors. Experience & Background: Ideally, you will have a minimum of two years’ experience selling industrial paint systems to a variety of customers across multiple industries, but consideration will be given to technical professionals with knowledge and experience in fields related to industrial coatings, such as coatings inspectors wishing to embark on a new career path. Key Responsibilities: • Promoting and supporting metal coating products in our current range to gain new accounts within your territory., • Maintaining and growing business at existing accounts., • Developing territory sales plans using technical and commercial knowledge which will achieve your sales targets, • Working closely with the Metal Coatings Project Lead to report activities, sales intel and develop sales campaigns for your region. Candidate Profile: • Relevant industry knowledge of coating manufacturers and our competitors, • Technical understanding of basic coating systems and how to match to customers’ needs, • Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to succeed in a competitive and technical market., • Excellent negotiation and communication skills., • Strong interpersonal and relationship building attributes., • Well organised and able to work with relative autonomy., • Capable of building multi-level relationships with customers. We will provide ongoing product training and the opportunity to complete further industry related technical qualifications to develop your career. We are offering an attractive salary and benefits package which includes company car, laptop, mobile phone, and any other equipment required to carry out your duties.

This is not a traditional Office Manager role. This is a chance to become the operational heartbeat of a scaling, high-performance recruitment business. You’ll work hand-in-hand with the Director of Operations to sharpen systems, elevate our brand, fuel growth, and help build an exceptional internal environment. For the right person, this role will grow significantly with the business. If you want a job where you’re genuinely valued, genuinely stretched, and genuinely having fun along the way — read on. Who We Are Strive is a high-performance recruitment agency partnering with early-stage Tech Vendors across the globe. We’re in an exciting phase of expansion — building the infrastructure required for serious, long-term growth — and we need the right person in our corner to help make it happen. We’re a team of good, ambitious, collaborative people who work hard and have a lot of fun doing it. We learn together, we win together, and we celebrate together. The Role You’ll sit at the intersection of operations, marketing, finance, reporting and culture — making sure the business runs efficiently and continues to scale in a structured, professional way across our UK and USA offices. You’ll be the go-to person. The one who keeps things moving, spots problems before they arise, and brings energy and calm in equal measure. This role demands someone highly organised, commercially aware, proactive and comfortable in a fast-paced, multi-timezone environment. What You’ll Do Operations & Office Management • Oversee daily office operations and keep everything running smoothly, • Manage office supplies, equipment, maintenance and workspace providers, • Act as the first point of contact for IT support, • Produce daily, weekly & monthly sales reports, • CRM & data management — offers, placements & invoicing, • Maintain sales presentation materials and intranet documentation Marketing & Brand Support • Upload and manage job postings; process inbound applications, • Schedule and track social media activity, • Support events, community initiatives and case study creation, • Produce weekly & monthly marketing reports Finance, Legal & Administration • Expenses management and statement reconciliation, • Support payroll and chase overdue debt, • Organise business travel and accommodation, • Manage terms of business contracts Culture & Team Support • Coordinate onboarding and new consultant IT set-up, • Organise social events, health activities and incentive trips, • Arrange team recognition, gifts and seasonal celebrations, • Support a positive, high-performance office culture, • Conduct engagement surveys and team welfare check-ins About You • Proven experience in an Office Manager, Operations Coordinator, EA or similar role, • Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail, • Comfortable juggling multiple workstreams at once — without dropping the ball, • Commercially aware and confident in a revenue-driven environment, • Strong Excel, BI and reporting skills, • Quick to pick up new systems and platforms, • Proactive — you don’t wait to be told; you already see the problem coming, • Calm under pressure, positive by nature, solutions-oriented always, • Energised by working in a scaling, ambitious, fast-growing business Sound Like You? If you’re someone who thrives on real variety, real responsibility, and real scope for growth — we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and let’s talk.

At Cosy Club Manchester, you can expect casual days, vibrant evenings, and weekends where we're the life and soul of the party. From brunch and coffee to dinner and drinks, our guests join us for an experience like no other. As our General Manager we look to you for accountability and instead of being confined to an office you play an active and passionate role in setting the scene for our guests across the whole site. As one of our General Managers, you could earn in the region of circa £67,000 per year: • Base Salary: Up to £55,000 per year depending on experience, • Tronc: Estimated between £7.5k - £11k annually. Our tips are shared equally across the team based on hours worked., • Bonus: Up to £6k additional bonus potential, • Overtime Pay: Get paid for any hours worked beyond your contracted hours at your normal hourly rate - no pre-approval required., • A commitment to prioritise your work life balance and respect of your time off., • Two days off a week and one weekend off every six weeks., • 50% off food and drinks (including alcohol) from day one at all three of our brands - Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside, • Power over your pay with Wagestream., • A meal on shift... no matter the length., • Christmas Day off!, • Enhanced maternity/paternity benefit (according to length of service)., • Focus on your development and progression and a clear understanding on how you are able to do this., • An invitation to the most talked-about staff party in hospitality- Loungefest! Most importantly we will ensure you are made to feel welcome at Cosy Club. To join us, you need to be charming. To thrive, you need to have confidence in yourself and the ability to view every shift as an event. Leading from the front, you'll be adaptable, complementing and trusting your team to get things done but never hesitating to roll up your own sleeves. That's the secret to exceptional service - we never let our standards slip. Above all, you know the importance of a warm welcome and why it needs no explanation; offering our guests exceptional and genuine service is all part of the escapism. Interested? Apply today and be part of our growing business!

Are you ready to take ownership of high-value client relationships? Do you enjoy blending technical expertise with commercial strategy? Looking for a role where you can shape growth across key industrial sectors? Key Account Manager – Engineering Services (Northern Regions) UK | Home-Based | Field-Focused Role Our client is seeking a commercially driven Key Account Manager to play a pivotal role in expanding and strengthening relationships across a diverse portfolio of industrial clients. This is an opportunity to step into a highly autonomous position where your ability to spot opportunities, build trust, and deliver tailored solutions will directly influence long-term success. This role offers the perfect blend of technical engagement, strategic sales, and relationship management, all within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. Why This Role is Great • Take ownership of key client relationships across established and emerging accounts, becoming a trusted partner in their operational success, • Drive growth through strategic thinking, identifying new service opportunities and expanding existing frameworks, • Shape tailored service solutions, combining preventative maintenance, repair, and upgrade offerings to meet real-world engineering needs, • Work across diverse sectors, engaging with industries where reliability and performance truly matter, • Collaborate with expert teams, including service centres and field engineers, to deliver high-quality outcomes, • Lead commercial conversations, from initial engagement through to contract negotiation and agreement, • Use data to unlock opportunity, analysing performance trends and identifying areas for expansion, • Enjoy autonomy and flexibility, managing your own schedule while working from home and visiting clients About You You’ll bring a blend of technical understanding and commercial awareness, with the confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels. You might already have experience in a similar role, or be ready to step up into a more strategic position where you can broaden your impact. In this role, you’ll get to: • Work closely with engineering services, maintenance solutions, and rotating equipment environments, • Build on your experience with framework agreements, tenders, and long-term contracts, • Develop your expertise in client strategy, negotiation, and value-based selling, • Use tools like CRM systems and data analysis platforms to drive smarter decisions, • Engage with both technical and commercial stakeholders, sharpening your influencing skills What We’re Looking For (Our Wishlist) • Experience in sales, account management, or commercial roles within engineering or industrial services, • A strong background working with pumps, rotating equipment, or similar mechanical systems, either in a technical or commercial capacity, • Exposure to service-based solutions such as maintenance, repair, or aftersales support, • Confidence in negotiation, presentations, and client relationship management, • A solid foundation in engineering principles (formal qualification or hands-on experience), • Familiarity with framework agreements, tenders, or structured procurement processes, • Ability to manage your own time and priorities effectively in a remote setting, • Competence with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, • Experience with CRM or ERP systems (e.g. SAP) would be beneficial If you don’t tick every box, that’s absolutely fine—transferable skills and a proactive mindset are highly valued. What’s in It for You • Home-based flexibility with regional travel, • Company car scheme and essential tech provided, • The opportunity to work in a high-impact, growth-focused role, • A collaborative environment where your ideas and input are valued, • Clear opportunities to develop your commercial and technical career Diversity & Inclusion Our client and the recruiting agency are committed to building inclusive workplaces where everyone feels valued and supported. Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe diversity drives innovation and strengthens teams. Ready to Take the Next Step? If you’re looking for a role where you can combine technical insight with commercial influence, and where your work genuinely shapes business growth, this could be the move for you. Apply today to explore this opportunity further.

Senior Project Manager – Integrated Agency Location: Manchester City Centre (Hybrid working – 3 days per week in-office) The Role – Project Manager We’re looking for an experienced, proactive Senior Project Manager to lead the day-to-day delivery of client work across our integrated agency. You’ll take ownership of scope, timelines, project plans and budgets, and work closely with our Traffic Manager to coordinate resourcing. You’ll keep clients and internal teams aligned and ensure projects are delivered to a high standard - on time and on budget. What You’ll Do (main responsibilities): • Own and lead delivery of project-based accounts and one-off projects, acting as day-to-day client contact., • Run client communications and status updates, clearly managing expectations on timelines, budget and progress., • Plan and track scope, milestones and deliverables to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery., • Brief and manage freelancers to deliver to agreed scope, deadlines and budget., • Own project burn, recovery and profitability., • Lead internal kick-offs and briefs, aligning teams on objectives, deliverables, roles and timings., • Own RAID (risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies) and escalation, resolving blockers quickly. What We’re Looking For • Preference is integrated channel experience – managing both creative & performance projects alike., • We’re open to level of experience, but you’ll need a minimum of 4+ years in a project management role., • Strong client-facing skills, with experience managing client relationships effectively., • Competent in using project management and workflow tools (Monday.com experience desirable)., • Excellent organisational and communication skills, with attention to detail., • Comfortable working under pressure, able to prioritise tasks, and consistently meet deadlines. Your Rewards As well as a competitive salary, you will receive: • 24 days holiday plus 3 days over Christmas, • 11 life balance days (a half day each month to do whatever you want, with the exception of December), • An additional holiday for each year of service, up to a total of 5 extra days, • Early finish on a Friday, • The option to buy an extra week’s holiday, • Private health insurance which covers pre-existing conditions, cancer care and gives cashback for routine optical and dental treatments, • Life assurance, • Pension scheme, • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, • £1000 for a referring a new hire. And we offer • Working from our Manchester office with flexibility for hybrid working., • Access to a personal trainer/nutritionist, free fruit, and breakfast., • Mental health support and access to professional therapists through ‘Spill’., • Yearly peer feedback and performance reviews tailored personal development plans and objectives., • Access to industry accredited professional qualifications through our IPA membership., • Employee voice, we consult our people on matters affecting them and encourage participation in surveys, our suggestions box and employee awards., • A social buddy, monthly agency socials and events put on by our culture committee., • Lunch & Learn events to gain more understanding of different facets of agency life. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion We had always thought our business was open and inclusive. Afterall, one of our values is “Everyone matters”. We hammer home the behaviour of treating everyone with respect, seeing things from the other person’s perspective, understanding that everyone has different values, responsibilities, concerns, families. But when you delve a little deeper into Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, this value is a great place to start but it involves so much more. Here at Trunk, we naturally welcome difference. It’s what gives us strength as a business, the wide breadth of experience, capabilities, and perspectives. And any creative business knows that the best ideas don’t come from just one place. Diversity is important, but we feel what makes the real difference is inclusivity, or the act of helping people feel valued and enabled regardless of their differences. We have really then only just begun our diversity and inclusivity journey. We started by ensuring everyone has mandatory training to help people understand what it means to be inclusive. We’ve set up a panel of people within the business to champion difference, and we have ambassadors who are gaining their IPA D, E & I certifications. We continue to learn and evolve, and realise that this is not a quick win, or a ‘one and done’. We are adapting our practices, offering home working, flexibility around start times, offer monthly life-balance days, offer access to mental health professionals, assess our working spaces to accommodate brilliant neurodivergent minds. And will continue to evolve to enable the difference around us.

Growth Marketing Manager 📍 Manchester (Hybrid – 3 Days in Office) 📈 Digital / eCommerce / Consumer Brand 💰 Up to £70,000 Overview A growing UK business is looking for a Growth Marketing Manager to lead customer acquisition and digital performance across key channels. This role is focused on scaling revenue, improving efficiency, and identifying new growth opportunities across the full digital funnel. The Role As Growth Marketing Manager, you will take ownership of performance marketing activity, driving growth across paid channels while working closely with internal teams to improve overall marketing effectiveness. This is a hands-on role with strong ownership, suited to someone comfortable managing both strategy and execution. Key Responsibilities • Own and optimise performance channels (paid search, paid social, and other acquisition channels), • Identify new opportunities for growth across channels, audiences, and campaigns, • Manage budgets, forecasting, and performance targets, • Analyse data to drive decision-making and improve results, • Work with product, trading, and creative teams to align marketing activity with business goals, • Run testing programmes to improve conversion rates and acquisition efficiency, • Support improvements across landing pages, messaging, and customer journeys, • Deliver clear reporting and insights to stakeholders Requirements • Strong experience in growth, performance, or digital marketing roles, • Hands-on experience across paid media channels (e.g. Google Ads, Meta Ads), • Proven ability to scale campaigns and drive measurable growth, • Commercial mindset with a focus on revenue and efficiency, • Comfortable working with data and running experiments, • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Desirable • Experience in eCommerce or consumer-focused businesses, • Familiarity with analytics tools such as GA4, • Experience with conversion rate optimisation or testing frameworks Working Setup • Full-time role, • Hybrid: 3 days per week in Manchester office Package • Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience, • Bonus or performance incentives, • Standard benefits package