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Crone Corkill are currently recruiting on behalf a boutique niche law firm specialising in Employment Law . Associate Employment Solicitor, who will report directly to the firm’s Managing Partner. A minimum of 4 years PQE experience required. An unique opportunity - • The role is 100% flexible home or office based, • Full time would be preferred but the firm will consider four days per week (working Monday to Thursday). - Flexible working . The role - • As an Associate Employment Solicitor, you will act on contentious and non contentious matters representing both individuals and employers on the full range of employment law matters., • An excellent communicator, you will readily build strong and lasting business/client relationships and show a genuine commitment to client care., • You will have a background in purely employment law or an employment law/litigation or other mix. . • The practice has a balanced mix of Claimant and Respondent work. • The firm support you to reaching your full professional potential., • The co will afford you every opportunity to develop yourself and your career in a highly regarded firm providing high quality and high value work. • · A friendly team of secretarial / paralegal working alongside the solicitors providing high quality administrative support

Reconciliations Operations Administrators – Manchester Atrium EMEA are looking for several Operations Administrators to support a client in Manchester with reconciliations and operational processing for the Wealth Services platform. You will validate and execute financial transactions, maintain accurate client records and transaction data and perform daily reconciliations as well as partner closely with client relationship managers, other Operations teams and Wealth Services platform experts to enable the group to be more for our clients. Onsite role 4 days a week and 1 day remote. PERMANENT opportunities covering the areas of client processing, trade processing and corporate actions. Essential: • A strong interest in Operations, which unifies key functions into a global team to better support our business and clients worldwide., • Financial services/Insurance sector experience, • Previous experience working in a busy environment, with tight deadlines, • Good attention to detail and data precision, • Any knowledge across financial reports, trade data, wealth, securities, trade processing and reconciliation/reconciling data – helpful, • An understanding that Operations oversees investment monitoring, measurement, and processing services for our clients., • A willingness to build skills across various levels of experience within the operations function., • An openness to career advancement through continuous learning and team rotation opportunities. Click Apply now to be considered for the Reconciliations Operations Administrators – Manchester role

I’m Hiring: Launch & Operations Lead (3–6 Month Contract) Manchester / Hybrid Immediate Start I’m looking for a senior, hands-on operator to work directly with me to build the operational engine behind the launch of my beauty brand. This is not a strategy-only role. This is for someone who rolls their sleeves up, builds from the ground up, and drives execution daily. We are in startup mode. That means ambiguity, pace, and ownership. You’ll bring structure where there isn’t any yet — and make sure things actually get done. What You’ll Be Doing Build a 90-day execution roadmap from scratch — and run it day to day Translate vision into clear weekly deliverables across product, marketing, supply chain and launch Set up KPI dashboards and reporting rhythms that drive commercial decisions Create operational processes where none exist (from planning to performance tracking) Hold team members and external partners accountable to deadlines and standards Identify gaps, solve bottlenecks, and keep momentum high Support hiring key roles and help define accountability structures Bring commercial focus to every decision — ensuring we launch on time and ready to scale What I’m Looking For: Proven experience launching a DTC / beauty / consumer brand Strong operator mindset — you execute, not just advise Comfortable building processes from zero Confident leading in a founder-led environment High standards, high ownership, and bias toward action Not afraid to get into the detail and solve problems hands-on This is a short-term, high-impact contract role with real ownership. The right person will leave behind a fully functioning operational foundation and a launch-ready business. Accepting applications for a fixed term contract or day rate applicants.

Employment Partner | High-Growth Legal 500 Firm | Manchester Formed less than 10 years ago, this Legal 500-ranked firm is widely regarded as one of Manchester’s leading legal disrupters. With Partners recruited from Top 10 international firms and sustained financial investment behind its strategy, the firm is now seeking an Employment Partner to support its next phase of expansion. The Firm This is a full-service commercial practice advising major business clients across Corporate, Employment, Commercial Disputes and Construction, alongside a strong private wealth offering. The firm has built a reputation for high-quality, big-ticket work delivered within a genuinely collaborative environment. Significant financial backing and ambitious growth plans position the firm strongly for the next 5–10 years with a new London office set to open, and further acquisitions already on the horizon. The Role You will join the Employment team at Partner level, working alongside the Head of Department to further grow and shape the practice. The team advises on a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious matters including TUPE, HR contracts, unfair dismissal, tribunal litigation, whistleblowing, pensions-related employment issues and corporate support. The firm’s strong Corporate practice provides a consistent flow of cross-referral work. This role offers genuine influence, autonomy and the platform to build within a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment. Requirements • Employment Partner with 8+ years’ PQE

Job Title: Procurement Coordinator - Housing Association Location: Manchester Department: Procurement Services Reports to: Head of Procurement Employment Status: Full-time, Permanent Role Summary: As a Procurement Coordinator, you will act as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders, driving strategic procurement initiatives that deliver both commercial and social value within the Public Sector. This role focuses on building strong partnerships across the organisation and with external clients including Housing associations; Local Authorities; Health; and Education sectors, ensuring procurement strategies align with business objectives and regulatory requirements. You will lead on complex projects, provide expert guidance, and influence decision-making to achieve optimal outcomes. Key Responsibilities: • Partner with internal teams and clients to understand business needs and develop tailored procurement strategies., • Lead end-to-end procurement projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices., • Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, acting as the primary point of contact for procurement matters., • Deliver cost savings and efficiency improvements through innovative sourcing and negotiation., • Provide governance and oversight on procurement processes, ensuring transparency and accountability., • Monitor performance against KPIs and report progress to senior leadership., • Support change management initiatives and promote continuous improvement across procurement activities. Skills & Experience: • Proven experience in procurement with a strong understanding of strategic sourcing and category management., • Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills at senior levels., • Strong commercial acumen and ability to deliver measurable value., • Knowledge of PA2023 Procurement regulations and compliance requirements., • CIPS qualification or equivalent experience preferred., • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and project management skills., • Analytical mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and drive change., • Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel.

Commercial Litigation Associate - Manchester The Role We are partnering with a leading City-led, international law firm to recruit an Associate with contentious experience to join their cross-office Commercial Disputes team. This role offers exposure to both national and cross-border disputes, working with clients across a broad range of sectors. You will be encouraged to think commercially, acquiring excellent technical expertise, client management and profile-raising skills. This role offers the chance to develop your career within a respected Legal 500 practice, known for its broad expertise and forward‑thinking approach. Based in the firm’s Manchester office, you will be joining a business that values innovation, diversity and a supportive working environment across all its national and international teams. The ideal candidate will have wide-ranging experience advising clients in commercial litigation matters through litigation, arbitration or alternative dispute resolution. The work type shall include but not be limited to a variety of disputes, including contractual and commercial claims, public law disputes, professional negligence, injunctions, reputation management issues and contentious insolvency matters. The successful candidate will be expected to work with limited supervision but with the benefit of full administrative support. The Candidate • Commercial Litigation Associate with 4+ years PQE, • Experience in insolvency will be beneficial but not essential, • Contentious experience in a broad range of matters, • Assist partners and senior lawyers on more substantial or complex matters, • The ability to take on responsibility and manage own caseload, working independently when appropriate, • Excellent organisation and time-management skills, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Professional and effective communication with individual and business contacts The Benefits and How to Apply • Competitive basic salary, • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Flexible working, 2/3 days in the office, • Company Pension, • Supportive working environment Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation. Contact: Siobhan Deeming, Recruitment Consultant – SD Direct Dial: 0203 918 1665 Mobile: 07939992567 Email: More About William James Recruitment William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients including a range of Legal 500 firms.

What if you could earn more than a partner — without the politics, pressure, or practice overheads? We're helping solicitors in Manchester explore self-employment opportunities. By applying to us, you get the best of both worlds in terms of exploring a career change. The infrastructure and credibility of a reputable agency to promote you, along with a proven marketing, coaching, and referral system to build your own sustainable client base successfully wherever you decide to go for your next move. Many of these roles are what we call 'self-employment with a safety net' — freedom with structure, profit with purpose. What You’ll Receive: 70-100% of billables paid directly to you each month. Choose your hours, clients, and practice location. Full administrative, trust-accounting, and compliance support. Professional indemnity insurance included. Business development support from The Self-Employed Lawyers League (The SELL Life): • Personalised client acquisition strategy and coaching, • Referral network of other self-employed lawyers, • Members benefits program that rivals the big national firms, • Courses, templates, and playbooks to help you scale faster, • Regular CPD Webinars to help you expand your knowledge, • Live sessions to solve business problems and grow your referral network The Result: Most solicitors double their income or replace their salary working half the hours — all while building a practice that belongs entirely to them. You can enjoy all the autonomy of self-employment with the infrastructure of a top-tier firm — and the backing of an international network of like-minded lawyers that want you to succeed. Next Step: Apply here.

Catastrophic Injury Associate – Manchester – Up to £55,000 This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing Catastrophic Injury & Large Loss team within a multi-award-winning national law firm. The team handles complex, high-value claims across a range of sectors, working with insurers and commercial clients on significant injury matters. Due to continued expansion, the firm is seeking an Associate Solicitor to support large loss litigation across motor, employer’s liability, public liability and indemnity matters. This role is ideal for someone who is ready for the next step in their career and can quickly take ownership of demanding workstreams. The Role • Assist on a varied caseload of high-value catastrophic injury and large loss claims, • Conduct liability investigations and support quantum assessment work for multi-track claims, • Take witness statements, review medical records, and manage evidential packages, • Prepare initial case reports and ongoing client updates in line with SLA requirements, • Support court hearings, CMCs and pre-trial meetings, and ensure compliance with court timetables, • Draft legal documents and client advice, including interlocutory applications, • Support partners in servicing and developing client relationships and growing new business The Candidate • Qualified solicitor with experience in personal injury litigation, ideally on the defence side, • Confident managing complex and high-value cases in a fast-paced environment, • Strong case management, drafting and analytical skills, • Able to work to deadlines and meet client SLA/MI requirements, • Strong attention to detail and professional client communication, • Commercially minded and keen to develop client relationships and business development skills, • Transferable experience from claimant-side personal injury work will also be considered The Benefits & How to Apply • Competitive salary up to £55,000 (depending on experience), • 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave and a day off for your birthday, • Hybrid working and flexible working options, • Clear progression opportunities within a leading national team, • Supportive team environment with strong partner mentorship, • Excellent professional development and training Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation. Contact Danielle Lawton Retained Consultant – INDDL Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 0737 602 8332 Email:

Qualified applicants will receive a detailed video briefing outlining the firm’s structure and expectations before any formal discussion takes place. We are the embedded hiring partner to a leading regional accountancy firm operating a structured 4 Day Working Week and hybrid model. As the firm continues to grow, it is strengthening senior client leadership across the practice. This is a portfolio-led role combining client advisory, commercial oversight and team support. The Role You will manage a portfolio of SME clients, acting as a trusted adviser across accounts, VAT and broader commercial matters. You will review work, maintain service standards and ensure engagements remain commercially sound. Alongside client responsibility, you will mentor junior team members and contribute to workflow consistency across the team. About You You are ACA or ACCA qualified with strong experience in accountancy practice. You bring: • Portfolio management experience, • Confidence advising business owners, • Strong technical grounding, • Experience reviewing work and supporting others You are commercially aware, organised and comfortable balancing client service with leadership responsibility. Our Process As an integrated extension of the firm’s leadership team, we operate a structured and confidential hiring process. Qualified applicants will receive a detailed video briefing outlining the firm’s structure and expectations before any formal discussion takes place. If you are ready to step into a senior client leadership role within a modern practice, we welcome a confidential application.

Court of Protection Solicitor - Manchester - Up to £65,000 + Bonus We’re delighted to be working with a leading Legal 500 firm specialising in Court of Protection work. As the team continues to grow, they’re looking for a dedicated Solicitor to join their highly respected department. You’ll handle a diverse Court of Protection caseload and work closely with clients, families, and professional networks to deliver exceptional support. It’s a great opportunity to make a real impact while developing your career in a progressive and supportive environment. The Candidate • Court of Protection Solicitor with 0-4 year of post-qualification experience gained in Court of Protection, • Private Client or Personal Injury experience would be advantageous, • Highly Ambitious and driven, with a proven record of technical knowledge and strong financial acumen, • Proven ability to navigate complex legal matters and manage high-value cases, • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and excellent organisation and time-management skills, • Ability to show business development, • Experience gained in a high street or regional firm The Benefits & How to Apply • Up to £65,000 depending on experience, • 30 days annual leave plus statutory holidays, • Individual & department based bonus, • Access to health and wellness benefits, • Enrolment into Pension scheme, • Death-in-service coverage, • Flexible hybrid working including provision of home office equipment Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation. Contact: Rachel Thompson, Recruitment Consultant Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 | Mobile: 07939 986 652 Email:

About the Job Private Client Salaried Partner - Up to £170,000 salary This award-winning national law firm offers specialist quality legal advice to a broad range of HNW and UHNW individuals and institutional businesses. Due to the continued growth and expansion of their Manchester office, the requirement for a Partner in the Private Client team has arisen to manage a team of lawyers alongside fee earning. The ideal candidate will have at least 6+ years’ of post-qualification experience running a high-value, mixed Private Client caseload to include wills, probate, trusts and estates planning. The Candidate • Private Client Solicitor/Partner with at least 6 years post-qualification experience, • Strong portable client following would be highly advantageous, • Experience working in a reputable regional/national law firm, • Strong commercial acumen and passion for business development, • Ambitious and highly motivated, with a proven record of technical knowledge The incoming Partner will need to hit the ground running and support the growth of the high-performing team. Apply in the strictest of confidence online and/or via telephone. Contact: David Webb, Recruitment Consultant Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 | Mobile: 07376 047 791 Email:

We are currently headhunting for a leading Development Director who is looking for a new home, where they can progress to equity within a successful national consultancy, within a reasonable timeframe. Given within other offices, they already service clients in the public and private sector from both an agency and consultancy perspective, they are particularly strong within public sector advisory, affordable housing, viability, valuations and residential agency. With growing ambitions, no debt and an excellent network of offices across the UK – we are seeking a number of key hires within their Development team. One of their target markets is: Manchester. With an existing network of Surveyors nationally, they are seeking a fee-earning sector/team lead to bring clients and possibly a team with them – and open on sector within this space. Ideally with more of a consultancy-focus as opposed to agency (although they would be open to notable agents), we are on the hunt in particular for those with strong focus in public sector advisory, development consultancy, affordable housing, viability, valuations, CPO, regeneration or strategic consulting. Your role will be to: • Be responsible for fee earning across the North within your specialism., • Advise clients of the Business and your own on consultancy work, doing appraisals and giving strategic advice, while you build up a team around you., • Be responsible for managing an incoming or future team of Surveyors., • Report to SLT and be actively involved in Manchester office leadership alongside others., • Be actively business developing further and attend networking and industry events., • Support junior Surveyors with their APCs. In exchange for bringing your client base and knowledge to this team, you will have the opportunity to gain real equity within a leading property consultancy, and earn excellent bonuses through a direct % of your billings, team bonus and referral bonuses to other departments. Please apply here or give me (Kate) a call to discuss. My client is looking to find the right candidate as soon as possible - so if in doubt, do get in touch. I also have other clients and roles that may be of interest. If you do not hear anything back within one week, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, but I will retain your details for future roles. When applying to any role through Cobalt, your CV will never be shared with a client without your prior consent. Apply in confidence below or get in touch with me for a confidential discussion about the position via .

Bids Executive Location: Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds or London Salary: Up to £35-45k DOE Full time: 12 month Fixed term contract Hybrid: 2 days in the office, 3 days wfh We are looking for an experienced Bids Executive for a high profile Professional Services business. This position is part of our client’s 20+person BD team, offering real opportunities for development and growth. Working for a global professional services firm not only will you gain exceptional experience of Pursuits best practice and strategy but also excellent progression. You will be responsible for managing the production of practice group bids within their Property division. Working closely with the Bids Manager and Bids Partners, you will lead opportunities and advise on best practices at all stages of the bidding process. You will coordinate the firm throughout the process, providing project management and creative oversight to ensure timely bid delivery. Although a 12 month FTC there is a strong possibility of the role going permanent. The Role: • Manage the bids process from start to finish, ensuring effective project and bid management., • Contribute to our bid strategy by collaborating with the bids team to identify key themes and messages., • Work closely with Bid Managers on larger bids, providing essential support and coordination., • Take charge of managing the pre-qualification stages, including qualifying opportunities and guiding Partners and other stakeholders through this stage to produce complete responses., • Oversee content management by maintaining and enhancing pre-written content, guides, and other standard materials to expand and improve our automated content library., • Produce reports and analyses of bid activity to inform business decisions., • Participate in internal projects to improve the flow of bid information, analysis, and best practices within the firm. Who are we looking for? • Proven experience managing bids and offering strategic advice on approach., • Strong stakeholder engagement skills., • Experience in the legal or other professional services sectors., • Highly diligent with exceptional attention to detail. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At We Are Adam, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! We are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require. Interested? Please apply now. We look forward to hearing from you!

Take Everything You’ve Learned in Business - and Multiply Its Impact You’ve been there. Maybe you’ve coached a few businesses on the side - friends, contacts, people who knew you had the answers. Or maybe you’ve run your own practice, helping leaders grow but often feeling like you’re carrying the weight of it all on your shoulders. The truth is, you’ve built up decades of knowledge. Sales, leadership, marketing, culture, customer journeys, strategy. And you know you’re capable of more than just dipping your toe in. Now imagine using all of that experience - with a proven framework, a powerful brand, and a supportive team behind you. The SUMMIT Opportunity At SUMMIT, we bring together experienced leaders, coaches, and former business owners who want to give back, belong to something bigger, and build a business that makes a real difference. As a SUMMIT Growth Guide (Franchise Owner) you’ll: • Use our Success GPS and workshop programmes to unlock growth in businesses across your region., • Work with boards, founders, and leadership teams to drive strategy, marketing, culture and sales - not just “hit the numbers.”, • Be part of a national team of Growth Guides, with regular collaboration, training, and peer support., • Belong to communities like TWENTY and FIVE, where real conversations create real opportunities., • Be supported by marketing that works and attracts the right prospects to you. You’ll be building your own consultancy business, but you’ll never be on your own. Why It Works • Proven delivery frameworks - you’re not reinventing the wheel., • A strong team culture and brand behind you., • The freedom to build your own business with the support of a national movement., • The fulfilment of giving back while creating something meaningful for your future. What You’ll Need • Experience of running, growing, or coaching businesses., • Business Development skills and experience., • A genuine desire to make a difference in your community., • Drive, curiosity, and energy - you’re not ready to “slow down”., • Preparedness to invest in yourself and build something you’re proud of. Your journey starts here. Click Apply, or message us for a confidential conversation today. SUMMIT - Changing the way the world does business by putting people and impact first not profit

Interim HR Business Partner - 12 months Manchester City Centre | Hybrid If HR is done well, it changes organisations. If it’s done brilliantly, it changes lives. We’re working with a large, purpose-led organisation whose work genuinely makes a difference to people, communities and businesses across the UK. With over 1,000 colleagues and multiple services operating across the country, they are looking for an HR Business Partner to work alongside senior leaders and help shape the next chapter of their people strategy. This is not a policy-writing, back-office HR role. It’s about influence, challenge and impact. The role As HR Business Partner, you’ll sit alongside Managing Directors and leadership teams, helping them build high-performing teams while navigating change, growth and complexity. You’ll be the person leaders turn to when they need straight advice, commercial thinking and practical solutions. Your work will include: • Partnering senior leaders to shape and deliver people plans aligned to business goals, • Supporting the organisation through significant change and transformation, • Coaching managers to build strong, confident teams, • Leading complex HR projects such as restructures, redeployments and TUPE, • Using workforce data and insight to highlight risks, trends and opportunities, • Supporting the hiring and development of senior talent You’ll be part of a collaborative HR team, but trusted to operate with autonomy and credibility in the areas you support. The person You’ll likely already be operating at HR Business Partner level, or ready to step into that space. You’ll bring: • Broad generalist HR experience, • Strong knowledge of employment law and best practice, • Experience supporting organisational change, • The confidence to influence senior stakeholders, • A practical, solutions-focused mindset CIPD qualification (or working towards it) would be expected. Just as important is your style. You’ll be someone who builds trust quickly, brings calm thinking into complex situations, and focuses on what will genuinely move the organisation forward. Why this role stands out The organisation behind this role is values-driven and impact-focused. For HR, that means being able to do work that is both commercially important and socially meaningful. If you’re an HR professional who enjoys partnering senior leaders, solving real organisational challenges and helping build strong cultures, this could be a genuinely rewarding next step.

About Ryft Ryft is a regulated payment facilitator and authorised payment institution building the infrastructure layer for modern commerce platforms. We enable marketplaces, SaaS platforms and multi-party ecosystems to embed and monetise payments natively. Our technology handles onboarding, compliance, orchestration, split payments and revenue sharing allowing our partners to focus on growth while we manage complexity. We’ve recently closed our Series A and are entering the next phase of scale: deepening our product moat, expanding into new verticals and building a category-defining embedded payments platform. About The Role This role is a great opportunity for exposure to a fast-paced, groundbreaking, democratic scaleup that continuously pushes boundaries. The business development team is the backbone of our business, so we are looking for bright, motivated, organised self-starters to join us and further develop their sales career. As an Account Executive you'll be responsible for building and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders, pitching the benefits of Ryft and negotiating contracts. In this role you’ll be expected to find and approach suitable new clients for Ryft and manage those clients through the sales cycle all the way to closed deals. You’ll work together with our one of our Senior Account Executives to hit and exceed your own personal targets, while contributing to the business’s wider objectives. You will... • Prospect from a book of ICP leads while also identifying and qualifying your own potential clients, • Build relationships with decision makers, understand customer needs, deliver sales presentations, negotiate contracts, and close deals, • Communicate with and influence C-suite level executives to use Ryft as their payment partner, • Understand client needs and propose solutions based on those needs, • Support the commercial team in the execution of sales initiatives What we are looking for Experience: • 12 months minimum sales experience or similar, • Experience in a B2B sales role selling a complex product with a longer sales cycle (3 months +), • Experience in a role where pipeline generation has been a requirement, • Experience prospecting, developing relationships and negotiating deals through to close, • Experience using CRM systems to track progress and work with leadership to create a sales growth plan Skills that will help you succeed: • Self-driven, • Strong communication skills, • The ability to persuasively demonstrate product and industry knowledge to clients, • The ability to show initiative and bring your own ideas, • A creative approach to sales and the sales cycle, • Strong commercial acumen and a desire to find new ways to grow the business, • Comfortable having relative autonomy over how you achieve your sales targets Please note that these are not all absolute requirements. We value attitude and cultural fit as much as experience, so if you don’t match all the above but you are interested in the role, please don’t hesitate to apply.

Account Executive / Senior Account Executive – AI SaaS (B2B) Industry: AI / SaaS / FinTech / Regulated Markets Location: Manchester (hybrid/on-site presence expected) The Opportunity: We’re supporting a fast-scaling AI SaaS business selling into regulated B2B markets. Demand is strong, and the proposition is proven; the focus now is on building a predictable, disciplined sales engine. This role suits both high-energy Account Executives and experienced Senior AEs. The level and compensation will be aligned based on experience and deal complexity, but expectations around execution, CRM discipline, and closing are non-negotiable. What You’ll Be Doing: • Owning and progressing B2B SaaS opportunities from first contact to close, • Running outbound, follow-up, discovery, demos, proposals, and negotiation, • Managing pipeline with clear next steps, stage integrity, and accurate CRM updates, • Working from defined sales playbooks and improving messaging using conversion data, • Closing deals cleanly and handing over clearly to delivery teams, • (Senior level) Leading complex, multi-stakeholder deals and driving expansion What Our Client is looking for: Account Executive level: • 1–4 years in B2B SaaS or technology sales, • Comfortable with outbound activity, demos, and structured sales processes Senior Account Executive level: • 5+ years closing mid-market or enterprise B2B SaaS deals, • Experience managing procurement, risk, and multi-stakeholder cycles, • Experience: SaaS, fintech, lending, regulated industries, workflow or AI-enabled products. For both: • Strong CRM discipline (HubSpot or Salesforce), • Commission-motivated, resilient, and process-led, • Low ego, high reliability: Executes rather than over-customises, • Experience: SaaS, fintech, lending, regulated industries, workflow or AI-enabled products. What’s On Offer: • Clear ownership and measurable outcomes, • Realistic OTE (not “theoretical”) with uncapped upside, • Strong internal support from marketing, ops, and delivery, • Equity participation in a scaling AI SaaS business Application Process: To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications for the role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged. Equal Opportunity Employer: We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Contact: Elvis Eckardt

Kinetic has partnered with a leading Pharmaceutical company who are hiring an HR Business Partner to be based in North England. The main responsibilities will include but not limited to: • Act as a trusted advisor across the full employee lifecycle., • Responsible for delivering and partnering with the assigned function to achieve the current and future business strategy from an HR perspective, including ensuring adherence to global standards and local regulations., • Support workforce planning, talent management, and leadership capability development., • Contribute to reward, engagement, and culture initiatives, • Implementing and maintaining effective HR strategies & practices., • Oversee employee relations matters, • Ensure compliance with labor law, HR policies, and industry regulations. To be successful you will need to meet the following: • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; relevant HR qualifications or accreditations would be beneficial., • Proven experience in an HR Business Partner or senior HR advisory role in the UK., • Ability to demonstrate passion and long-term drive for a career in HR., • Ability to advocate HR policy, process, and regulatory compliance within a highly regulated industry., • Strong knowledge of UK employment law., • Strong people orientation with excellent interpersonal and communication skills., • Applicants should be available for face-to-face interviews in the location mentioned above. Hiring? If you need help filling a similar position in your company, please contact us on +971(0)4 433 4579 or click here.

Senior Account Director Salary Circa: 65-70k Manchester (Hybrid: 1–2 days/week in office) KnoWho Recruitment is partnering with a leading creative & digital media marketing agency to hire a Senior Account Director. The Role We’re looking for a client servicing leader who’s confident being the point of escalation, while still staying hands-on across one or more flagship accounts. This is an integrated role, so you’ll need a solid grasp of creative, digital media, and strategy, and be comfortable working closely with business leads to deliver and help shape the agency’s offering. Mobile App experience is key for this role too! As Senior Account Director, you’ll play a key part in the agency’s growth story: building relationships, spotting opportunities, and strengthening the commercial and creative output across your portfolio. A brilliant opportunity for someone ready for a true leadership step, without losing the joy of running the work. Key Responsibilities • Act as the senior point of contact and escalation across key accounts, • Lead flagship client relationships with confidence, clarity and calm, • Oversee integrated projects spanning creative, digital media and strategy, • Partner with internal business leads to deliver best-in-class client solutions, • Support in pitching, upselling and helping shape the agency’s commercial offering, • Mentor and guide the client services team, setting the standard for great delivery, • Drive growth across accounts through strategic thinking and proactive leadership, • Ensure smooth operations, clear communication and strong client satisfaction What We’re Looking For • Proven experience in a senior client services role within a creative, digital or integrated agency, • Strong understanding of creative development, digital media and strategic thinking, • Comfortable leading large accounts and acting as the senior escalation point, • A natural leader who enjoys mentoring and elevating a team, • Commercially-minded, collaborative, and confident in fast-paced environments, • Someone excited by agency growth and playing a key role in that journey Why Join? This agency has big ambition, brilliant leadership, and a genuinely exciting vision. You’ll step into a role with real influence, autonomy and the chance to help shape both client relationships and the wider business. If you’re a SAD ready for your next leadership chapter, or a seasoned AD ready to step up, KnoWho would love to hear from you.

Job Title: Head of Lettings Location: Manchester - office based Salary: DOE+ commission Job Type: Full-time, Permanent The Role As Head of Lettings, you will take full responsibility for the performance, compliance, and growth of the lettings department. You will lead the team, drive occupancy and revenue, and ensure a consistently high-quality experience for landlords, residents, and stakeholders. Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, you will play a key role in delivering business objectives while maintaining strong operational standards across the portfolio. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Development • Lead, mentor, and develop the lettings team to deliver consistent high performance, • Conduct regular one-to-ones, performance reviews, and coaching sessions, • Build a culture focused on accountability, professionalism, and service delivery, • Develop and implement the lettings strategy aligned with business growth plans, • Monitor market trends, pricing, and demand to maximise occupancy and rental income, • Track and improve KPIs including conversion, renewals, and void periods, • Act as the senior escalation point for complex landlord or tenant matters, • Build strong relationships with landlords, investors, and internal stakeholders, • Work with marketing teams to support lead generation and brand positioning, • Ensure all lettings activity remains fully compliant with current legislation, • Maintain strong audit standards and documentation processes, • Drive rental growth, retention, and income performance across the portfolio, • Manage lettings budgets and contribute to forecasting and business planning, • Support new developments, lease-ups, and portfolio expansion initiatives What We’re Looking For • Proven experience in a senior lettings or portfolio leadership role, • Strong track record of delivering occupancy, income, and team performance targets, • Excellent knowledge of lettings legislation and compliance requirements, • Confident leader with strong stakeholder and negotiation skills, • Commercially minded, data-driven, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment, • ARLA or equivalent qualification desirable We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. By applying you are confirming you are happy to be added to the Add Property mailing list regarding future suitable positions. You can opt out of this at any time simply by contacting one of our consultants.

Vacancy: AWP Account Manager-UK Zoomlion has covered more than 100 countries and regions worldwide and has already made market arrangements to follow the Belt and Road initiative. Zoomlion products have been well sold to the markets in the Middle East, South America, Africa, Southeast Asia, Russia as well as many high-end markets in the USA, Europe and Australia. The company has subsidiaries in nearly 20 countries in East Asia, Southeast Asia and Europe, etc., also industrial and technological parks in Italy, Germany, India, Brazil and Belarus as well as more than 50 resident offices around the world. Zoomlion is ranked 4th globally in the machinery manufacturing industry. Responsibilities • Visit end customers and companies, establish, maintain and update customer files in database system, • Responsible for public relationship development, build and keep reliable relationship with clients, • Spot business opportunities and follow up with the orders, • Collect project information and promote sales, analyze competitor information, • Develop sales plan and implementation plan together, complete sales targets, • Participate in commercial negotiations for key projects to ensure that regional business objectives are met, • Support financing and collection work Qualifications • Familiar with local market, construction machinery knowledge on priority or Heavy machinery such as Excavator, Mobile Crane, Concrete, Tower Crane, Forklift, Foundation, Aerial Work Machinery, Mining etc., • Diploma and Bachelor Degree or above in marketing, Engineer major mechanical, electrical, international business, English or other relate filed., • Have skills for coordinate with leasing is preference, • Have the sense of responsibility and good communication skills, • Driving License: Driving license required Kindly email your CV to • Subject: Application for AWP Account Manager-UK vacancy.

Junior Recruitment Consultant – Vivid Resourcing Location: Manchester | Start Date: Immediate and Summer 2026 (May - September) Salary: Competitive base + uncapped commission Type: Full-time | Entry-level About Vivid Resourcing Founded in 2009, Vivid Resourcing has grown to become a leading player in the recruitment industry, with 11 offices across the globe. What sets us apart? Our "promote-from-within" culture – 100% of our managers started as Junior Recruitment Consultants, just like the role you’re applying for. We don’t just talk about development – we live it. Our award-winning Learning & Development programme is led by a team of four in-house consultants, providing hands-on coaching, daily support, and real-time feedback – all from day one. We coach, challenge and promote based on merit, not tenure or background. What Will You Be Doing? As a Graduate Recruitment Consultant, you’ll be given the keys to run your own business within a business. From sourcing top-tier candidates to building relationships with niche clients, you'll have full ownership of the 360° recruitment process. You’ll be: • Sourcing high-quality candidates for specialist roles, • Winning and managing clients within your niche market, • Negotiating deals and placing candidates into exciting opportunities, • Working towards clear KPIs and goals We care more about character than credentials. What we’re looking for is, • A recent graduate (any discipline welcome!), • Competitive and likes to lead from the front, • Target-driven and thrives under pressure, • A natural communicator with resilience and energy, • Motivated by goals, growth, and earning potential, • Ideally (but not essential) have experience in customer service What We Offer • Fast, merit-based progression – your promotion is in your hands, • Money from your first deal – no waiting around, • High-earning potential with uncapped commission, • Year 1 - £43,000 average earnings, • Year 2 - £76,000 average earnings, • Year 3 – No consultant earning less than £100,000, • Cycle to work scheme, • Private pension plan, • Half day off on your birthday, • Incredible incentives including:, • Michelin-star Lunch Clubs, • Holidays to Dubai, Palma, Ski Resorts & more, • Team socials and monthly competitions Ready to Build Your Career? If you're ambitious, driven, and ready to make a name for yourself in recruitment – we want to hear from you. Apply today and take your first step with Vivid Resourcing.

What are we looking for At Cosentino we are looking for a Builder Sales Manager to cover Manchester who will have the opportunity to work in a multinational environment, in full expansion, surrounded by numerous challenging projects that you can be part of. As a Builder Sales Manager you will be responsible for all aspects of sales and marketing for assigned accounts. Actively solicits the participation and involvement of Cosentino sales personnel which have made a positive impact on the profitable sales growth within the designated accounts. You will serve as our client’s main point of contact, helping them to reach their goals and ensuring a continued, positive and profitable relationship for both sides. What you will do Drive sales of stone surfacing products in the new home construction market by building strong relationships with regional builders and fabricators. Key Responsibilities: • Sales: Develop strategies, grow builder accounts through visits and calls (85% builders, 15% fabricators), promote product lines, attend industry events, and manage pricing/rebate programs., • Customer Service: Maintain builder profiles, communicate product benefits, and act as liaison between company, builders, and fabricators for pricing and updates., • Business Intelligence: Create action plans, support annual sales strategy, negotiate product placement in model homes/design centers, and keep CRM data accurate. What you need to succeed Professional Experience Required: • 4+ years of sales experience in the builder industry, • 2+ years of proven capacity to interact with multiple levels within all faces with commercial industry projects, • 1+ year of business development Desired: • Stone fabrication or distribution experience, • Experience with Customer database, Salesforce preferred. Knowledge • Building materials experience, • Stone fabrication or distribution experience What we do offer You will join a company: • With an international mindset and presence in 100+ countries., • With an amazing growth story, sustained by extraordinary innovation with products such as Silestone®, Dekton® and Sensa by Cosentino®., • In which you will be able to demonstrate your great sales set skills and grow your career in a challenging project. *Company car, performance bonus, and health insurance included. About Cosentino At COSENTINO, our purpose is to inspire People through innovative and sustainable spaces. We are the world-leading producer of architectural and decorative surfaces. Our products are designed to provide innovative and functional solutions for either home and business spaces, such as Kitchen and Baths worktops, outdoor open spaces, facades, etc. Innovation, sustainability, functionality, and beauty describe our value proposition to the different market stakeholders and end Clients. With a presence in more than 100 Countries and 5 continents, our business keeps growing consistently in all the geographies. as well as career opportunities for Talented people like you. Cosentino is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Cosentino is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Cosentino are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Cosentino will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.”

Claims Administrator 📍 Manchester City Centre | £26,000 – £28,000 DOE Our client is a fast-growing Claims Management Company (CMC) specialising in mis-sold car finance claims 🚗 With demand rising, they’re expanding their operations team and are now hiring a Claims Administrator to join their Manchester city centre office. This team is the engine room of the business – keeping claims moving, chasing missing information, and ensuring lenders respond on time. If you’re organised, confident on the phone, and love a role where you can stay busy and make things happen… keep reading 👇 Key Responsibilities: 📞 Client & Lender Communication • Liaising with clients and lenders via phone + email to progress claims, • Handling inbound calls professionally and resolving queries confidently, • Making outbound chaser calls to request missing documents / updates, • Managing high volumes of emails and allocating them through workflow queues, • Prioritising tasks by urgency, deadlines, and workload, • Updating case notes, documents, timestamps and claim status accurately, • Moving claims through structured stages to avoid delays, • Tracking caseloads to ensure nothing goes stale or dormant, • Requesting missing documentation (ID, agreements, finance docs etc.), • Handling incoming post: opening, scanning, uploading + filing correctly, • Keeping case files organised, complete and compliant, • Following processes in line with regulatory expectations, • Maintaining high accuracy in data entry + document handling, • Handling sensitive information securely and confidentially, • Supporting colleagues during peak demand and managing workloads as a team, • Sharing blockers and case insights with management, • Suggesting improvements to workflows, templates and procedures, • Supporting team targets through efficient, high-quality processing 🔍 What We’re Looking For • Confident and professional phone manner, • Strong admin skills + excellent attention to detail, • Compliance / regulatory experience (nice to have, not essential), • Comfortable processing high volumes of emails, • Able to follow structured workflows and processes, • Confident using CRMs + Google Workspace (Docs/Sheets etc.), • Works well in a fast-paced, process-driven environment 🌟 Why Join? • Fast-growing, reputable CMC brand 📈, • Supportive team culture 🤍, • Training + progression opportunities 🚀, • Incentives to reward performance 🎁, • Manchester city-centre office 🏙️, • Stable Monday–Friday role.. no late nights, no weekends 🙌 If you’re organised, confident on the phone, and ready to build your career in claims management, we’d love to hear from you 💬 📩 Drop me a message / apply now 👇

Would you like to use your Greek language skills in a commercial role with a UK-based recruitment business? Do you need recruitment experience? No. Do you want the opportunity to travel to Greece and meet clients face-to-face? First Achieve builds high-quality recruitment partnerships across technology, engineering and professional markets. We care about reputation. We care about delivery. We care about doing things properly not just quickly. We are growing our presence in the Greek market and are looking for someone who speaks fluent Greek and wants to build a serious career. You’ll be speaking to business leaders, hiring managers and senior professionals. You’ll represent our brand. You’ll build relationships. You’ll open opportunities. Now be honest with yourself: Can you sell? Can you build rapport with someone you’ve never met? Are you confident picking up the phone and starting conversations? Do you want to work in an industry where performance directly impacts your earnings? You don’t need recruitment experience. You do need drive, resilience and the confidence to communicate professionally in Greek. In return, you’ll get: A respected and established UK brand behind you Leadership that understands growth and performance Clear expectations and proper support The opportunity to help build and shape our Greek market All the tools, systems and training you need to succeed Recruitment is an industry with real earning potential and long-term opportunity. If you want to use your language skills in a role that rewards effort and ambition, this is your chance. Manchester hybrid, £27k + comms - Recruitment Consultant

Corporate Partner - Manchester - Up to £180,000 + Excellent Benefits This national law firm, highly regarded in the market and consistently recognised in the Legal 500, is seeking a Corporate Partner to further strengthen its Manchester office. The firm has a well-established and growing corporate practice nationally, advising high-quality clients across a broad range of sectors. It is known for its collaborative, partner-led culture and pragmatic commercial advice. The Manchester corporate team is already well embedded in the local market, with a solid platform and strong internal support. This role offers the opportunity to play a key strategic role in the next phase of growth, working closely with colleagues across the wider North West and national corporate teams. The work will be broad and high quality, including M&A, corporate finance, private equity, joint ventures, fundraising, shareholder agreements and general corporate advisory matters. Instructions will be generated both locally and through the firm’s established national client base. This opportunity will suit an ambitious corporate lawyer who is keen to take on a visible role within a growing Manchester practice, with a genuine opportunity to shape the team’s direction, develop client relationships and contribute meaningfully to business development. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the firm, supporting key client relationships, contributing to tenders and BD initiatives, and helping to drive the continued growth of the Manchester corporate offering as part of the firm’s wider national strategy. The Candidate • Established Corporate Solicitor with broad transactional experience, • Commercially minded, with a clear interest in business development, • Strong training and background within a reputable practice, • Motivated to play a key role in the growth of an established regional team The Benefits • Salary up to £180,000, • Market-leading bonus structure (25%+), • Hybrid and flexible working, • Generous annual leave plus bank holidays, • Private medical and dental insurance, • Life assurance and death in service cover Apply in the strictest confidence online or by telephone. No CV is required for an initial discussion. Contact: Declan Young (Corporate & Commercial Specialist) M: 07931 998 526 E:

Welcome to Metroline Manchester – the Newest Bee on the Block! 🐝 We’re Metroline Manchester, the newest addition to the Bee Network, buzzing in Greater Manchester since January 2025! 🚍 Back in March 2024, we were thrilled to have won four franchise contracts by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) – and just like that, we got to work bringing our services to life. We now operate over 200 routes on behalf of Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) from Hyde Road (Head Office), Tameside, Sharston and Wythenshawe depots. But who are we, really? Well, our roots go back to 1994 when Metroline first hit the roads of London. Fast forward to today, and we’re proud to be the second largest bus operator in the capital, running around 17% of the city's scheduled services. Not too shabby, right? Since 2000, we’ve been part of the global transport powerhouse ComfortDelGro, which operates in 13 countries with a fleet of over 54,000 vehicles and a team of 24,000+ colleagues worldwide. Here in the UK, our 6,000-strong team helps over one million customers get where they need to go every single day – and now, we’re doing it in Manchester too! Hop on board – we’re just getting started. 🚌✨🐝 Job Summary Contract: Permanent full time 38 hours per week Pay: £27,000 Location: Head Office M12 6JS The Trainee Network Planning & Commercial Analyst supports the planning and commercial functions of the business by providing data analysis, operational reporting, and administrative support. The role focuses on ensuring accurate schedule uploads, analysing mileage and hours statistics, maintaining commercial documentation, and assisting in small-scale commercial projects. Working closely with the Commercial Manager, the trainee will develop analytical, planning, and project coordination skills while contributing to service and scheduling efficiency. Main Responsibilities • Analyse operational and commercial data, • Produce regular reports on mileage, hours, cost performance, • Maintain accurate data records within internal systems, • Identify trends, anomalies, and performance improvement opportunities, • Upload schedules into the allocation system accurately and on time, • Validate data integrity between scheduling and allocation systems, • Support timetable updates and service changes, • Prepare and manage commercial paperwork (Contract variations), • Lead small commercial or operational improvement projects, • Assist the Commercial Manager on larger projects, • Coordinate information gathering across departments, • Liaise with operations, finance, and planning teams, • Provide ad hoc analytical support as required Benefits • Free Bus Travel for yourself + 3 (companion + 2 children OR 3 children), • Pension Scheme Contributions, • Benefits Hub, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Cycle to Work Scheme Essential Criteria • Excellent written and spoken English with the ability to communicate clearly., • Excellent attention for detail., • Ability to operate as a team player and work well under pressure., • Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis), • Highly organised, motivated and able to prioritise workload., • Ability to manage own workload effectively and work to strict deadlines. Desirable Criteria • Knowledge of Operating and Scheduling Agreements and the Law relating to Domestic Drivers Hours regulations., • Knowledge of the Company’s operating area in Greater Manchester. The Equality Act Metroline is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with due regard to legal obligations for protected characteristics i.e. age, disability, marriage and civil partnership, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex and sexual orientation.

This role is hybrid with 3 days per week in Manchester office We are currently supporting a highly innovative Financial Services organisation in their search for a Senior Procurement Manager. We're looking for an experienced Procurement Manager who can provide dedicated ownership and commercial leadership of key third-party spend categories, ensuring costs are actively challenged, supplier performance is managed effectively, and value for money and resilience are delivered for the business. This is a great opportunity to join a business going through an exciting period of growth and be part of a positive transformation bringing procurement to the fore within the business as a true value add. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare and manage complex tenders, • Own full IT Category management, i.e. strategic sourcing and renewals management, • Own the key strategic non-IT category delivery, • Contribute to the delivery of the Group’s procurement savings targets, • Rationalise the supply chain, including de-duplication of spend, • Manage supplier relationships, • Deliver key elements of the Procurement maturity roadmap, • Support the Head of Procurement on priority initiatives and escalations as required Skills & Experience: • Significant experience in a senior procurement or category management role, • Proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings and value-for-money, • Extensive experience leading and managing complex end-to-end tenders (RFI/RFP/RFQ through to contract award), • Strong experience in IT category management, including strategic sourcing, renewals management, and supplier negotiations, • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to challenge costs, identify cost leakage, and optimise contract value, • Practical knowledge of third-party risk management and regulatory considerations within procurement, • Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders, • Experience contributing to procurement transformation, maturity roadmaps, or process improvement initiatives

Your new company Hays are partnered with a well-known non-profit organisation in the Manchester region to help them recruit a new senior procurement role within their structure. This organisation has a mature procurement environment and already has great stakeholder buy-in from the wider business, so it's a great opportunity for someone with a strong background in public-sector procurement and contract management to take on a strategic senior level position. Your new role As Senior Procurement & Contracts Manager, you will be involved in the more strategic side of procurement management, which will entail developing and delivering procurement, contract management, and supplier relationship management strategies across the procurement function, ultimately supporting the delivery of optimal value for money across the organisation. A crucial part of this role is around ensuring a robust contract management process, so you will oversee the delivery of a contract assurance programme which will ensure that processes and controls are in place - especially for some of the company's higher value and more complex contracts. Leading a small team within procurement and contract management, you will support colleagues with the implementation and management of contracts, and you'll contribute to the leadership of the wider Procurement team. This role would suit someone looking to take a step into a Head of Procurement or similar level leadership position. Operating at a senior level, you will have overall sight of the Procurement Team's pipeline of work, and you will provide detailed reports and insights to the senior leadership team which will ultimately support decision-making across the business. The role will involve analysing procurement data in Excel, and also creating insightful PowerPoint presentations which you will use to deliver information to senior stakeholders. The role is based in the Manchester office 2-3 days per week depending on business need, but once every 2 months, there will be a requirement to travel to London for senior leadership meetings. What you'll need to succeed • Detailed understanding of PA23 and relevant procurement legislation within the public & non-profit sectors, • Experience of programme management / project management within a public-sector procurement environment, • Proven background in public-sector procurement at a mid-senior level, in a role such as Procurement Manager, Senior Procurement Manager, Commercial Lead etc, • Very strong communication and presentation skills, • Good IT literacy skills, including use of PowerPoint and Excel (with ability to use Pivot Tables and basic formulae for analysing data), • Strong contract management and stakeholder management skills, • Ideally MCIPS qualified or educated to degree level (but not essential) What you'll get in return • Competitive starting salary between £70-74K, • Hybrid working with 2-3 days working in the Manchester office each week, • Matched pension scheme up to 9%, • Discretionary company bonus / corporate award scheme, • 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas closure period, • Private medical insurance options, • Life assurance 3x base salary, • Professional membership annual subscription (i.e. CIPS membership), • £100 annual contribution towards your learning and development in an area of your choosing! 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. Desired Skills and Experience To be considered for this role, you must have an extensive public-sector procurement background with a detailed knowledge of PA23. You will also bring experience in programme management, and strong presentation + communication skills. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release. Cumming Management Group, a Cost and Project Management Consultancy within the construction industry, provides a wide range of services to clients spanning several different sectors. Cumming Management Group are seeking to recruit an Associate Cost Manager in Manchester/Stoke-on-Trent. The role of an Associate Cost Manager includes the following responsibilities: • The individual will be an integral part of a team that is accountable for the commercial and contractual performance of various projects, • Provide cost management services through pre and post contract process, • To support clients and the team in client presentation and new works, • To support business objectives of delivering value for money in all circumstances, • To carry out assigned duties efficiently and in accordance with processes and procedures, • Comply with established commercial/procurement/ contractual strategies, • Take personal responsibility for complying with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards, • Develop relationships with clients, consultants and contractors, • Drafting, advising and executing the procurement strategies Key Attributes: The ability to – • Preparation of indicative cost budgets and appraisals, • Preparation of elemental cost plans, • Provide advice and opinion in respect of our client development plans and expectations, • Market testing of key elements for the developments, • Data analysis on design efficiencies, benchmark comparison, • Preparing and issuing tender documents, • Running tender processes including managing queries from tendering contractors, • Scrutinising and verifying applications for interim payments, • Managing change control in accordance with contracts, • Producing cost reports and cost forecasting, • Assisting project managers in preparing Early Warnings, Instructions and Compensation Events, • Promote commercial awareness throughout project, • Advising and liaising with internal project and cost control team, • Developing Commercial Strategies Qualifications & Skills: • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar technical discipline, • Strong technical delivery experience, • Experience in hotel and residential projects desirable, • MRICS or working towards Chartered status, • Excellent written and communication skills, • Ability to successfully manage complex projects in a proactive and diligent manner, • Strong cost planning experience, • Experience of providing procurement advice, tender documentation and post contract services, • Client facing, ensuring a high standard of delivery, • Previously employed by a consultancy or end user client, • A track record of working with teams and managing projects by prioritising workloads and delivering deadlines Cumming Management Group is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, “race” (includes nationality, national / ethnic origins, colour) marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, gender reassignment, religion and belief.

Corporate Associate/Senior Associate Solicitor | 4-8 PQE | Manchester | Competitive Package (up to £105k) & Benefits A leading national law firm is seeking to appoint a Corporate Associate/Senior Associate, to support the continued growth of its corporate offering in Manchester. With significant investment in its regional offices and a strong reputation, this is a rare opportunity to join a firm looking to continue on a strong growth trajectory. The corporate team advises a diverse client base, including entrepreneurial businesses, family-owned companies, private equity investors, and established corporates. The work is high-quality and varied, covering: • M&A transactions, • Business sales and acquisitions, • Shareholder agreements, joint ventures, and investment work The Candidate • England and Wales qualified solicitor., • Experienced Corporate Solicitor with proven transactional expertise, • Excellent commercial and technical skills, • Entrepreneurial, ambitious mindset with a desire to play a central role in firm growth The Benefits & How to Apply • Competitive remuneration and benefits package, • Strong platform and client base to leverage, • Supportive, forward-thinking culture with clear strategic investment in the region Apply in the strictest of confidence online and/or via telephone. There is no need for a CV for an initial conversation. Contact: Tom Field, Retained Consultant Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 | Mobile: 07376 047 799 Email:

Clinical Negligence Solicitor / Legal Executive Birmingham | Remote & Hybrid Working A well-established and rapidly expanding law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor or Legal Executive to join its Birmingham-based team. This is a remote role, although travel to the office is expected twice a month - combining home working with time spent in a modern, collaborative office environment. This role is suited to a confident clinical negligence practitioner (solicitor or legal executive) ready to take ownership of a varied and complex caseload. Working within a highly regarded team you will play a key part in delivering exceptional outcomes for your clients. The practice has built a strong reputation for quality work, technical excellence and client care. You will manage cases independently, contribute to team performance, and help drive matters forward with a proactive, commercially aware approach. There exists genuine scope for progression within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. • Managing a full caseload of clinical negligence matters from inception to resolution, • Developing case strategies in collaboration with senior colleagues, • Progressing claims through investigation, Letter of Claim, negotiation, settlement or litigation as required, • Coordinating with clients, counsel, experts and other stakeholders, • Supporting junior colleagues through guidance and technical input, • Contributing to team financial and performance objectives, • Maintaining accurate and thorough time recording About You: • 5+ years’ PQE (or equivalent experience) in clinical negligence, • Recent experience handling litigated matters independently, • Strong technical knowledge and commercial awareness, • Excellent communication and drafting skills, • Highly organised with strong attention to detail, • Confident mentoring junior team members, • Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems The firm offers a competitive and flexible benefits package designed to support both professional success and personal wellbeing, including: • Performance-related bonus scheme, • Generous holiday entitlement and Christmas closure, with additional purchase options and long-service enhancements, • Pension scheme, • Life assurance, • Healthcare cash plan (covering dental, optical and other expenses), • Company sick pay, • Enhanced family leave (maternity and paternity), • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, • Ongoing training and structured career development About the Firm This award-winning firm specialises in personal injury and clinical negligence, with consistent rankings in both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Following strategic growth and acquisitions, the business continues to invest heavily in its people and their long-term vision. High performance and hard work is recognized and rewarded, and flexibility is embedded into the firm’s way of working. If you are looking for a truly dynamic, supportive and highly regarded clinical negligence team in Birmingham that will give you all the tools you need to thrive in your career, please apply today or contact Izzie Vaughan at Harkaye Core Talent.

Location: Manchester HQ & Nationwide Travel Job Role: Lending Sales Manager Package: Up to £50,000 Basic + Quarterly Bonus + Commissions + £500 monthly car allowance Introduction Looking to take a significant step forward in your professional journey? Have you been recognised as a top-tier salesperson? Experienced in the real estate sector? Skilled in managing agents, conducting viewings, overseeing listings, setting high standards, rectifying issues, and showcasing a memorable persona? If so, consider the role of Lending Sales Manager. Join as the trusted right-hand person to our lending manager and the incredible team of BDMs! While lending money may be straightforward, the real expertise lies in ensuring the capital is repaid. Take charge of the entire process, collaborating with clients and agents across the UK to bring that cash back. Company Overview Established 11 years ago, a multi-faceted organisation offering development finance on one arm, and on the other arm, a large Developer Contractor based in Manchester delivering world -renowned developments, sold globally to the residential and investment market. As a lender, the business offers 100% Development Finance, deployed in a Joint-Venture style whereby we provide all the money to buy and build the development in return for a 50/50 split of the net profit. The lending division focuses on funding residential property developments with small to medium size developers who see value in working with us as their funding and Joint Venture Partner. Role Overview Seeking to appoint a Lending Sales Manager to assist in its Joint Venture deals, whereby the Sales manager will work with partners to help manage the estate agencies selling the homes, attending and organising Open Days and Viewings, helping close sales and helping us and the Partner bring in monies faster, which in turn makes both parties more money in the profit split. The Sales manager will also be responsible for working with our partners to employ the right agents for the job, ensure that the sites are well kept post-completion of the construction as well as reporting back to heads of departments and directors as to how sales are performing on a weekly basis. Key Responsibilities • Take full ownership of the sales process for residential developments from pre-launch to completion, • Act as the primary lead representing the Build Partner / JV function, • Carry out market research to ensure the project has ample USP’s in order to maximise sale potential, • Work closely with clients to select, appoint, and manage external sales agents o Property listings and promotional materials are correct and consistently maintained • Monitor sales performance and overall site progress, • Undertake regular site visits to review sales activity, development progress and conduct viewings where necessary., • Liaise with clients to support the timely and successful delivery of schemes, • Drive sales volume, with a key objective of achieving full site sales in the shortest possible timeframe, • Regular account management of all sales agents Person Specification • Proven experience in residential development sales, new build housing, or a related property role, • Strong client/agent management skills, • Commercially focused with a results-driven approach, • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple sites simultaneously, • Willingness to travel nationwide as required and go above and beyond where necessary Interview Process Stage 1 - Initial Phone Call Stage 2 - Face-to-Face Stage 3 - Practical Assesment on case studies

A growing organisation is looking for a Power Platform Developer to join its internal transformation function. The team is focused on improving how the business operates, building tools that make work easier, and creating systems that support long-term growth. The environment is collaborative, ambitious, and people‑centred, with a strong emphasis on learning, development, and delivering meaningful improvements. The role is hands‑on and technical, working closely with system leads and stakeholders to build, maintain, and enhance the platforms that keep the organisation running smoothly. You’ll work across Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the wider Power Platform, developing solutions that streamline processes, improve data quality, and support teams across the business. Key Responsibilities • Configure, customise, and enhance Microsoft Dynamics 365 to support evolving operational needs and ensure it remains a reliable central system., • Design and build automations using Power Automate to reduce manual work and increase efficiency., • Develop and extend solutions using Power Platform tools, including Power Apps where appropriate., • Build and maintain integrations between core systems and third‑party platforms, ensuring accurate and consistent data flow., • Troubleshoot and resolve system or integration issues, proactively monitoring performance and addressing root causes., • Create bespoke web tools, dashboards, calculators, and reporting resources that add practical value for internal teams., • Participate in sprint‑based delivery cycles, contributing to planning, refinement, and retrospectives while taking ownership of assigned tasks., • Work with stakeholders to gather requirements, translate needs into technical specifications, and document solutions clearly., • Maintain system documentation and knowledge resources to support adoption and knowledge sharing., • Support integration work during acquisitions, including data migration and system alignment. Experience & Skills • Hands‑on experience configuring and customising Microsoft Dynamics 365., • Strong capability with Power Platform tools, especially Power Automate (Power Apps experience beneficial)., • Experience building and maintaining system integrations., • Solid understanding of data structures, system logic, and workflow design., • Ability to translate business requirements into practical technical solutions., • Experience working within an agile or sprint‑based delivery model is advantageous. What the Organisation Values • Integrity — treating people with respect, taking responsibility, and communicating openly., • Growth — maintaining curiosity, embracing learning, and developing personally and professionally., • Simplicity — finding clear, effective solutions and communicating in a way that lands with the audience., • Excellence — working to high standards with strong attention to detail. What You Can Expect The organisation offers a fast‑paced, supportive environment where collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement are central. The culture balances high standards with a friendly, down‑to‑earth atmosphere that encourages development and celebrates progress. Benefits include: • Support for professional qualifications, including paid study time and exam leave., • A performance‑based bonus scheme tied to team achievements and project milestones., • A generous annual leave allowance and a flexible working framework, including remote working options where appropriate., • A comprehensive benefits package including pension, income protection, and other core benefits

Elevation Procurement & Supply Chain are delighted to be partnered with a growing Financial Services business, with the search for a Senior Procurement Manager, within their central Manchester modern offices. Senior Procurement Manager – Manchester (Hybrid) Take ownership of major procurement categories, lead supplier relationships, and deliver measurable cost savings in a growing, technology-driven business. This Senior Procurement Manager role offers a competitive salary, bonus potential, and hybrid working flexibility. Key Benefits • £70,000–£80,000 per year plus up to 20 percent bonus, • Hybrid working with flexible hours between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday, • Professional development opportunities, including formal qualifications, • Premium Manchester workspace with social events, free coffee, and beer tap The Role As Senior Procurement Manager, you will: • Lead IT and strategic non-IT category management, including sourcing, renewals, and supplier negotiations, • Prepare and manage complex tenders from RFI/RFP/RFQ through to contract award, • Manage key supplier relationships, ensuring performance, resilience, and value for money, • Rationalise the supply chain and reduce duplication of spend, • Deliver procurement savings targets and contribute to the procurement maturity roadmap, • Support the Head of Procurement on priority initiatives and escalations The Person We are looking for someone who has: • Significant experience in senior procurement or category management roles with ownership of material spend, • Proven success in delivering cost savings and value-for-money outcomes, • Expertise in IT procurement and strategic sourcing, including renewals management, • Strong commercial acumen and ability to challenge costs and optimise contract value, • Experience managing supplier performance and implementing governance standards, • Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive procurement adoption across the business About Elevation Elevation Recruitment Group is a specialist recruitment consultancy that helps people build long-term, successful careers. We work across a wide range of industries and disciplines with a focus on making recruitment feel more human, more honest and more effective. We are specialists in every function and experts in every hire. Check out our website to find out more.

📍 UK (Regional Projects) | 🚆 Major Civil Engineering Contractor Are you a commercially astute and driven QS ready to step into a broader role? We’re representing a major UK Civil Contractor with projected increase in revenue of £20m - £30m within 12 months. This is a business that recognises and develops commercial talent – with both the Regional Director and Civils Director having progressed from Quantity Surveying backgrounds. Internal progression is real, visible, and encouraged. Staff retention is strong, and many commercial professionals have progressed into senior leadership and other areas of the business. The Role This position sits between the commercial department and project management teams, acting as a key commercial lead across both 2 frameworks. While pricing capability is important, this role is more about commercial leadership — taking ownership of projects, supporting delivery teams, and confidently driving commercial performance. You will not simply be handed drawings and told to price a job. Instead, you’ll work collaboratively with managers and operational teams to gather information, shape commercial strategy, and ensure projects are delivered profitably. About You • Quantity Surveyor / Senior QS background, • Confident communicator — able to engage with managers and project teams, • Strong commercial awareness and leadership mindset, • The right attitude and ability to quickly understand pricing is crucial, • Comfortable taking ownership and leading jobs commercially, • Motivated by long-term progression Why Join? • Major, growing contractor with secured frameworks, • Clear progression pathways (leadership team are proof), • Strong commercial support network, • Growing turnover and forward pipeline, • Stable environment with excellent staff retention If you’re looking for a business where commercial professionals are genuinely valued and developed — this is worth a confidential conversation. 📩 Get in touch to learn more or apply directly via LinkedIn.

Associate Director (Building Surveying) – Manchester - Up to £75K + DOE Senior leadership opportunity within an established commercial property consultancy, delivering high-profile office refurbishments and fit-outs across Manchester while supporting the growth of a developing Building Consultancy team. This role combines project leadership with professional building surveying advice. You will oversee commercial workspace fit-outs, capital works and landlord-led refurbishments, alongside delivering acquisition surveys, schedules of condition and dilapidations advice to investors, landlords and occupiers. The Role • Lead project management and contract administration on commercial refurbishments and fit-outs, • Manage projects from feasibility through to on-site delivery, • Deliver professional instructions including acquisition surveys and dilapidations, • Provide strategic technical advice across commercial property portfolios, • Mentor junior surveyors and contribute to business development activity About You • MRICS qualified with strong post-qualification experience in commercial building surveying, • Proven track record across both project and professional work, • Experienced Contract Administrator under JCT, • Commercially aware, confident with clients and comfortable leading teams What’s on Offer • Up to £75K + DOE, • Discretionary bonus, • Flexible working with core hours 10am–3pm and early finish Fridays, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas closure, • 5% employer pension contribution, • Modern Manchester city centre office, • Ongoing CPD support If you’re operating at Associate level or ready to step up into a senior leadership role within a growing Manchester consultancy, get in touch for a confidential discussion.

MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT - eDV CLEARED Cloud Strategy & Transformation • Cloud Transformation Consultant / Managing Consultant roles within a specialist Cloud Advisory practice, • Focus on strategy, operating model and FinOps, not just delivery, • Work on some of the largest and most complex cloud migrations in the market, • Hybrid role with offices in Manchester, London or Cheltenham, • Must hold Enhanced DV / UKIC Clearance ABOUT THE CLIENT Our client is a global consulting organisation specialising in technology-led business transformation, supporting organisations through complex cloud and infrastructure change. They partner closely with senior stakeholders to deliver measurable business outcomes at scale. Due to continued growth within their Cloud Transformation capability, they are seeking a Management Consultant / Cloud Transformation Consultant with Enhanced DV / UKIC Clearance to lead enterprise programmes. THE ROLE As a Management Consultant focusing on managing and leading complex cloud and infrastructure transformation programmes, guiding clients from strategic definition through to delivery and value realisation. You will manage multi-workstream programmes, coach cross-functional teams, and translate technical change into tangible business benefits. Key responsibilities include: • Leading medium-to-large cloud and infrastructure transformation programmes, • Owning programme governance including business cases, roadmaps, dependencies and executive reporting, • Aligning cloud and infrastructure strategies to business objectives, • Managing senior stakeholders across technology, finance, procurement and operations, • Collaborating with delivery partners and third-party vendors ESSENTIAL SKILLS • Experience leading cloud & infrastructure transformation programmes, • Hands-on delivery experience with AWS, Azure and/or GCP, • Strong programme and portfolio governance expertise, • Proven stakeholder management at senior and executive level, • Experience operating in complex, matrixed consulting environments, • Must hold Enhanced DV / UKIC Clearance THE BENEFITS • Competitive salary and flexible benefits package, • Clear progression pathways at Managing Consultant / Senior Manager level, • Training and certification support aligned to cloud and delivery frameworks, • Opportunity to shape propositions, bids and thought leadership, • Hybrid and flexible working environment TO BE CONSIDERED Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly via . For further information please call me: 0117 284 0050 / 07719 072 818. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLS Cloud Transformation, Managing Consultant, Change Management, Senior Manager, Cloud Migration, AWS, Azure, GCP, Programme Management, Cloud Strategy, Infrastructure Transformation, Stakeholder Management, FinOps, DevOps, NSD, DV Cleared, UKIC DV

About the Company Join our amazing team at Smallworld Accessories LTD. Are you ready to start on an exciting journey with a dynamic and inspiring team? We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a passion for fashion and someone who can bring an innovative and creative approach to their work. We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Why Join Us? At Smallworld Accessories, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can thrive. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills, grow professionally, and make a meaningful impact. We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed person to join our expanding, dynamic field team as an Area Manager to cover the Manchester, Liverpool and Stoke areas of the UK, ideally based in Manchester. This is a permanent position that is ideally suited to someone with a managerial background, ideally with 2+ years of experience in a multi-site retail business. Starting salary of - £34,000 Job Overview Maximising sales performance across all brands and leading a team of field Visual Merchandisers. To act as an ambassador for Smallworld Accessories Ltd. Key Responsibilities/ Results areas: Maximising Sales Performance across All Brands • Secure the best trading position for our department in each store., • Ensure a quick response from the team to merchandising deliveries., • Analyse sales performance effectively and plan itineraries accordingly., • Visit stores regularly to monitor the field merchandiser’s performance., • Manage a team of Senior Visual Merchandisers, • Ensure field merchandisers have actioned directives as instructed., • Support field merchandisers in developing constructive business relationships with store managers and their teams., • Ensure field merchandisers are aware of team goals and focused on the priorities., • Ensure journeys are planned economically, and expenses are controlled., • Interview candidates for selection., • Coach and develop the team., • Motivate the team and foster a sense of team spirit., • Identify training needs., • Excellent interpersonal skills, • Strong management skills, • Excellent communicator, calm under pressure; assertive yet tactful, • Excellent Excel skills, • Good at thinking outside the box, • Ability to adapt to the ever-changing, fast-paced retail environment Core Competencies/ Experience Minimum two years of management experience, preferably in a multi-site environment Some experience in remote management Job Type: Full-time Pay: From £34,000.00 per year Experience: • Multi-site retail business: 1 year (preferred), • Retail Management: 2 years (preferred)

Commercial Property Solicitor – Senior Associate (Manchester) £70,000 – £95,000 + Bonus Location: Manchester – Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days remote) You’ve built your career in commercial property law, managing high-value transactions and demanding clients with ease. But you’re ready for more—more recognition, more progression, and more impact. Here’s what’s different about this role: • You’ll be part of one of the largest full-service Real Estate / Commercial Property teams in the world—where property law isn’t a side offering, it’s 25% of the firm’s work., • You’ll be trusted to lead day-to-day client relationships on major occupier and investor matters, with exposure to big-ticket national and international deals., • You’ll have the resources, tech, and team support to focus on the law—not firefighting admin. What’s In It for You A high-calibre role deserves a high-calibre package: • £70,000 – £95,000 salary + discretionary bonus + chargeable hours bonus (up to 10% of salary)., • Hybrid working – 3 days in the Manchester office, 2 from home., • 26 days holiday + extra firm-wide holiday in December, with the option to buy/sell leave., • Private medical insurance (firm-funded single cover) + dental plan options., • Matched pension contributions up to 6% after 5 years., • Life assurance (4x salary) and income protection., • GymFlex, cycle to work scheme, and a range of voluntary benefits., • Structured career development – training, mentoring, secondments (national and international)., • Pro bono and CSR opportunities – real ways to give back. The Work You’ll handle a varied, high-quality caseload including: • Major commercial property transactions for leading occupiers and investors., • Strategic client relationship management., • Business development to grow key accounts., • Coaching and mentoring junior colleagues. What We’re Looking For • 4+ years PQE in commercial property / Real Estate (we’ll consider strong applicants with slightly less)., • Proven ability to manage your own caseload and collaborate across teams., • Strong technical knowledge + commercial acumen., • An adaptable, solutions-driven approach—comfortable using legal tech. The Culture Global reach with a Manchester heartbeat. A collaborative, forward-thinking environment that genuinely supports flexible working, invests in your development, and values your contribution. Ready to move into a Senior Associate-level role where your expertise is recognised and rewarded? Don’t let this opportunity pass you by! At this salary the role will have a lot of interest, put your name in by hitting apply now. If you need more information, please contact James @ Wilson Mannion Recruitment. Applications welcome from: Commercial Property Solicitor, Real Estate Solicitor, Senior Associate Commercial Property, Real Estate Senior Associate.

Senior Software Engineer – Greater Manchester / Hybrid Due to continued growth, my client is looking to add a Senior Software Engineer to their development team. This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding business where engineers play a key role in shaping the architecture, design, and delivery of modern cloud-based software products. The Role As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and building scalable software for a cloud-based SaaS platform. You will take ownership across the development lifecycle, contributing to technical design, development, and delivery. You will work closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders within an agile, cross-functional team, helping to deliver high-quality software in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities • Design and develop microservices supporting a SaaS platform, • Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code, • Build and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services, • Work with SQL and NoSQL data stores, • Participate in sprint planning, estimation, and agile delivery, • Conduct peer code reviews and contribute to best practices, • Support the improvement of engineering standards and processes, • Work with CI/CD pipelines to support reliable deployments, • Collaborate across teams to deliver scalable and reliable systems Skills & Experience • 5+ years’ experience in software development, • Strong experience with C# / .NET, • Frontend experience with Vue.js / React.js, • Experience working with Microsoft Azure, including services such as:, • Cosmos DB, • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Event Hubs, Service Bus, Blob Storage, • Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, • Knowledge of microservices architecture and distributed systems, • Experience working within Agile development teams Benefits • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, • Employer pension contributions, • Share options scheme, • Hybrid working model, • Free on-site parking The company operates a hybrid working model, combining 3 days working from home and 2 days in the office. If you are looking to work on modern cloud-based SaaS products within a growing technology business where engineers can have real impact on the platform and future direction of the product, Apply now! Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship on this role. Senior Software Engineer – Greater Manchester / Hybrid

BI Analyst | Power BI | SQL | Large-Scale Transformation | Hybrid (Manchester) | 6‑Month Contract | £500 Inside IR35 BI Analyst is needed for a major transformation programme which is rebuilding its reporting capability, and they’re looking for a BI Analyst who can step straight into a fast‑moving environment. The BI Analyst will be part of the Reporting Workstream, shaping how the business captures requirements, designs reporting solutions, and delivers meaningful insights through Power BI and a centralised data platform. BI Analyst role is all about taking ownership of the full reporting lifecycle. As the BI Analyst you will work closely with stakeholders to understand what they need, translate that into clear low‑level designs, and map those requirements back to the right data sources. From there, you’ll sketch out prototypes, define acceptance criteria, and make sure everything is agreed before build begins. The successful BI Analyst will spend plenty of time in the data too — writing SQL to extract, join, and transform data from the data lake, and turning that into high‑quality dashboards or scheduled extracts. Alongside this, you’ll support testing, help diagnose defects, and keep delivery moving in an Agile environment using Azure DevOps to track work, risks, and dependencies. This BI Analyst role is for someone who’s comfortable working independently, managing shifting priorities, and keeping quality high even when deadlines are tight. Clear documentation, strong communication, and the ability to operate confidently across hybrid teams will be key. Contract Details • Location: Manchester, 2 days onsite, • Rate: £500 per day (Inside IR35), • Duration: 6 months rolling, ASAP Start As the BI Analyst you will bring experience delivering end‑to‑end Power BI solutions on large or complex programmes, with a strong track record of gathering detailed reporting requirements and translating them into robust designs. You’ll be confident with SQL, DAX, Power Query, and data modelling, and comfortable working with data lakes or enterprise data platforms. Experience delivering both dashboards and scheduled extracts is important, as is the ability to work at pace and collaborate effectively in Agile teams. Any exposure to ETL tooling like Azure Data Factory or SSIS is a bonus. If you’re interested in this BI Analyst contract, send your CV via this advert or directly to .

The Opportunity As a business - they monitor, preserve and analyse their clients sensitive data to ensure that important documents are securely stored that are not needed for the businesses day to day operations so realistically you would be working on the build of intricate security software which helps protect highly sensitive information.. very cool. The What? Our client is looking for an Azure Database Engineer and you have to be well versed in Microsoft technology and have a willingness to support others whilst bringing in a skillset which adds to their current situation of migrating to Azure whilst being comfortable with older SQL legacy databases. Requirements... • Strong commercial experience working with SQL Databases., • Experience working with Azure technologies or migrating to them (experiene with Azure Functions, Azure Datalake, Azure Fabric would be great)!, • Any experience using Octopus Deploy or Azure functions/DevOpS is ideal., • Experience working with big datasets., • Develop and maintain data processing workloads using Python and PySpark, including notebook-based development where appropriate., • Support the migration and modernisation of legacy databases and ETL processes to cloud-based architectures., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail, • Experienced Senior with mentorship and architectural experience The Benefits? (Skinny) • 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (option to purchase days), • Hybrid working - 2 days onsite (Didsbury), • A bonus scheme for all staff that allows you to share in the business’s success, • Enhanced company sick pay after 12 months, • Enhanced paid ‘parents leave’ available for the birth of each of your children, • Life insurance up to 3x your salary, • Among more! And finally.. Who are we? FORT - Future of Recruiting Technologists is a technical & IT search consultancy that specialises in placing experienced professionals & teams with leading technology companies in the North of England. We strive to provide our candidates with the most transformative opportunities available. For our clients we understand that technical expertise alone does not make for the best employee. We take time to ensure a strong cultural and technical fit through deep understanding of our client's business and project needs. Ultimately, we pair technologists with businesses based on more than just skills. Please get in touch and apply!!

Product UX Designer (Native Apps) Our client is on a mission to completely transform the way processes are delivered – taking a heavily call-centre-led industry and making it truly digital. This is a rare opportunity to be at the forefront of realigning an entire sector, working on a career-defining project that will shape how people experience financial support. For this position you must have experience native apps- this being the main focus of the role. You will also be responsible in help build a product design culture. The Role As our Senior Product Designer, you’ll take ownership of the end-to-end design process, from mapping flows and journeys to collaborating closely with our engineering teams, all the way through to crafting beautiful, functional UI. You’ll balance a strategic UX mindset with an exceptional eye for detail in visual design, ensuring we deliver a product that’s both intuitive and impactful. You’ll also bring experience in native app design and ideally exposure to customer services products and multi-channel (MC) experiences, helping us shape digital-first journeys that meet users wherever they are. What You’ll Be Doing • Lead the design of seamless digital journeys, reducing the need for human interaction., • Collaborate with product, engineering, and wider stakeholders to bring concepts to life., • Translate complex processes into clear, user-friendly solutions., • Deliver high-quality UI design with a strong sense of craft., • Contribute to design standards and champion best practices across the business., • Apply strategic thinking to ensure our design vision supports business goals while improving user experience., • Shape native app experiences and multi-channel interactions that keep consistency across platforms. What We’re Looking For • Proven experience as a Senior Product Designer., • A portfolio with punchy case studies (2 pages max each) showing clear problem-solving, process, and outcomes., • Strength in both UX research/journey mapping and UI execution., • Experience working on native apps, with an understanding of platform-specific design patterns., • Exposure to customer services products and/or multi-channel (MC) experience design is a strong plus., • A strategic mindset – able to zoom out to see the bigger picture while also obsessing over detail., • Confident collaborator who thrives working with tech teams., • Someone ambitious who’s excited by the chance to build something new, not just iterate. Benefits: • Hybrid working - 1 day per week in the Manchester office, • Learning and development budget, • 25 days holiday + Birthday off Why Join Us? This is not just another design role. You’ll be joining at a pivotal moment where your work will directly influence how an entire industry evolves. If you’re looking for a role where your design thinking will make a real-world impact, this is it. Interested? Please Click Apply Now! Product UX Designer (Native App)

Quantity Surveyor – North-West Ward & Burke are looking for an ambitious Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team and support the delivery of several live construction and water infrastructure schemes across the North West region. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced, growing business. You’ll manage costs from pre-contract through to final account, working closely with our engineers and site teams to ensure commercial control across your projects. We’re looking for a self-starter – someone who takes ownership, works on their own initiative, and is keen to make a real impact. Ward & Burke is a leading direct-delivery contractor, and we need driven people who want to grow with us. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and manage cost plans, budgets, and forecasts for multiple live projects with values ranging from £1m to £20m., • Produce monthly cost and commercial reports., • Manage subcontract procurement, including tender preparation, evaluation, and recommendation., • Negotiate and agree subcontract orders and variations., • Prepare and submit interim applications and manage client valuations., • Assess and value change events, variations, and claims., • Maintain accurate cost records, registers, and commercial documentation., • Work with project and site teams to identify and manage commercial risk., • Support final account negotiations and project close-out. Requirements • Minimum 3 years experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction, civil engineering, or water infrastructure., • Strong understanding of NEC contracts., • Experience with cost reporting, valuations, and subcontract management., • Commercially astute with strong analytical and negotiation skills., • Confident working independently and managing your own workload., • Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (desirable)., • UK driving license What We Offer • Competitive salary – we pay above market rate and reward performance., • Stable, long-term position with a direct-delivery contractor working on high-profile infrastructure projects., • Supportive, no-nonsense team culture where your contribution is valued from day one. Location: North West England Employment type: Full-time, permanent

Criterion Capital are seeking an experienced and dynamic Quantity Surveyor to manage a commercial to hotel conversion in central Manchester. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing the financial and contractual aspects of our development projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality. This position offers the opportunity to work on a marque project and contribute to the growth and success of our business. Key Responsibilities • Prepare, manage, and monitor project budgets., • Conduct cost analysis and cost control throughout the project lifecycle., • Prepare and evaluate tenders, bills of quantities, and contracts., • Source and procure materials and subcontractors., • Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers and subcontractors., • Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures., • Prepare detailed financial reports and forecasts., • Manage and track project expenditures and ensure accurate cost reporting., • Conduct regular cost reviews and provide financial updates to senior management., • Administer contract terms and conditions, ensuring compliance and resolution of any issues., • Manage variations and changes to the project scope., • Prepare and issue interim and final payments to subcontractors and suppliers., • Identify and assess potential risks related to cost and contract management., • Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies., • Work closely with project managers, site teams, and other stakeholders., • Provide support and advice on financial and contractual matters., • Participate in project meetings and contribute to decision-making processes. About You: • Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, Construction Management, or related field., • Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor, preferably within an in-house contractor or development business., • Proven track record of managing project finances and contracts on large-scale developments., • Strong financial and commercial acumen., • Excellent negotiation and communication skills., • Proficient in using relevant software (e.g., MS Excel, Procore, DocuSign)., • Ability to work independently and as part of a team., • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities If you are looking for a commercial position with a rapidly growing developer, please apply today for consideration

Title: Patent Formalities Officer Location: Manchester (Hybrid) Hours: Full Time - 37.5 hours The Position Our Manchester office is home to a dynamic, fast‑paced Patent team supporting clients across life sciences, chemistry, electronics, software and engineering. With demanding and fast‑evolving requirements, we rely on exceptional accuracy, organisation and attention to detail. As a Patent Formalities Officer, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering a high‑quality, timely and reliable formalities service, supporting fee‑earners and contributing to the smooth running of a busy, highly valued team. Key Responsibilities • Provide comprehensive support for the filing and prosecution of UK, European, International (PCT) and other national patent applications., • Ensure all patent deadlines are met with absolute accuracy, complying with legal and fee requirements for each jurisdiction., • Prepare, execute and, where necessary, legalise documentation required to support patent filings and registrations., • Liaise proactively with attorneys and stakeholders to progress actions and ensure timely completion of case tasks., • Maintain strong knowledge of patent law and formalities procedures across key filing countries to deliver a professional, informed service to clients. About You You will bring proven experience across the full range of UK, European and international patent formalities, along with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail when working under pressure. Confident in using your own judgement, you’ll ensure clients’ applications are processed appropriately while maintaining a highly organised and efficient approach to your workload. You’ll be able to prioritise effectively in a fast‑paced environment and collaborate positively as a supportive team player. Having the CIPA patent administrator qualification would be a significant benefit. About HGF: HGF Limited is one of Europe’s largest intellectual property specialist firms offering a fully integrated IP solution, bringing over 200 Patent Attorneys, Trade Mark Attorneys and IP Solicitors together to provide a full-service IP solution. With 25 offices across the UK, Ireland, Germany, Netherlands, France, Switzerland & Austria, HGF’s Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys provide specialist technical and legal advice to blue chip organisations and small to medium businesses across the world. Many of our clients are household names and the work HGF does allows them to protect and exploit their inventions, new products and branding. Why move to HGF? • HGF takes a transparent and merit-based approach to your career development and you will have the opportunity to shape your long-term progression., • We’re a firm with a focus on DEI (Diversity, Equality and Inclusion), with a staff led DEI Focus Group, affinity networks and a DEI Board sponsor, • As a business we have a dedicated Learning and Development team focused on career long development of your skills along with a digital learning platform covering a wide range of content, • Benefits including our award winning enhanced parental leave policy, 27 days holiday, bonus scheme and flexible working HGF Values People - People matter. We treat people fairly, with respect and compassion. We foster a friendly, inclusive and enjoyable culture for everyone to prosper in. We invest in our people and offer appropriate coaching and training to assist with development and learning. We promote a healthy work-life balance. Progression is based on merit. Excellence – We strive to be the best. We pursue excellence in all our individual roles resulting in outstanding legal and technical advice for our clients. Our people are pragmatic, responsive and commercially minded. We do not presume but listen to understand so we can engage proactively and appropriately. Teamwork – We stand together. We work with our clients to protect their interests, and with each other as a mutually supporting firm. We value, appreciate and listen to others, regardless of role, recognising each individual’s particular blend of talent, skill and experience. We are individually and jointly accountable and take responsibility for our actions and decisions. Progressive – We innovate. We continually improve our services and processes through understanding, creativity, and investment. We evolve by taking opportunities and adopting new business procedures, unencumbered by historical structures or out-of-date attitudes. As a firm, we have an entrepreneurial spirit, and encourage new thinking in our people.

ACCOUNT DIRECTOR CREATIVE AWARD WINNING AGENCY MANCHESTER CITY CENTRE £45-55k + Excellent Benefits! HYBRID WORKING Due to continued new business growth, this creative agency based in Manchester's city centre is looking to expand with a new Account Director! Hybrid working. This is a fast-paced agency, that would suit an experienced Account Director with agency experience, who can multitask and juggle different clients & projects at any one time. You will bridge the gap between creative and clients, and have excellent communication, organisation and presentation skills. Experience within sports, lifestyle, streetwear fashion, basketball or football would be advantageous. You will be liaising with and managing clients on a day-to-day basis, being their main point-of-contact and trusted advisor. From here, you will be writing clear & concise briefs for the agency and developing plans. Your role will be to manage the client campaigns and leading the growth of client relationships & remit. As well as growing & developing existing client accounts, you will need to lead & co-ordinate new business pitch presentations. This will involve presenting at a high level to deliver creative responses, strategy, insight, ideas & concepts. A key part of your role will be the responsibility of financial reporting, as well as developing & maintaining clear & accurate budgets. Previous man management experience is required, as you will be managing & motivating Account Manager's and providing support & guidance to other junior members of the client services teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing agency who work with excellent client brands.